Hospitals

• What type of patients were treated in the infirmary hall?

  General patients
• How did the layout of medieval hospitals support patient care?

  By providing specialized areas for treatment
• What are buboes associated with?

  Black Death
• What were the common ailments in medieval Europe?

  • Wounds: Bleeding, pus, swelling
  • Infections: Fever, inflammation, sepsis
  • Malnutrition: Weakness, scurvy
  • Skin diseases: Lesions, ulcers
• What was the most terrifying condition in medieval Europe?

  Black Death
• What was the purpose of bloodletting in medieval medicine?

  To balance body humors
• What were the key facilities in medieval hospitals?

  • Infirmary Hall: General patient care
  • Chapel: Spiritual healing
  • Herb Garden: Growing medicinal herbs
  • Kitchen: Preparing meals for patients
  • Cloister: Quiet reflection
• How did the care provided in medieval hospitals differ from modern hospitals?

  It included spiritual support alongside medical care
• What type of care did patients receive in medieval hospitals?

  Basic care
• What were medieval hospitals often built as part of?

  Monasteries
• What type of examinations did patients undergo in medieval hospitals?

  Medical examinations by physicians
• What were the purposes of cauterization in medieval medicine?

  To stop bleeding and prevent infection
• How did the approach to healing in medieval hospitals reflect the beliefs of the time?

  It combined medical treatment with spiritual care
• What was the purpose of the chapel in medieval hospitals?

  Spiritual care
• What did the infirmary typically include?

  Separate areas for different types of patients
• Why was the medical knowledge of physicians in medieval hospitals considered limited?

  Due to the lack of advanced medical training
• What was a key component of the daily routine for patients in medieval hospitals?

  Daily prayer
• How was the infirmary hall organized?

  Divided into wards for different patients
• What was the significance of spiritual care in medieval hospitals?

  It was believed to heal and comfort patients
• Why were mortality rates high during the medieval period?

  Doctors lacked effective treatments
• What is cauterization?

  Burning wounds to stop bleeding
• What was the purpose of surgery in medieval medicine?

  To clean wounds and set bones
• What role did prayer and blessings play in medieval medicine?

  Spiritual care was essential for healing
• What was the purpose of bed rest in the daily routine of patients?

  To provide spiritual support
• How was bloodletting typically performed in medieval times?

  By removing blood, often using leeches
• What was the primary role of physicians in medieval hospitals?

  Diagnosing and treating patients
• What is the main medical section of a medieval hospital called?

  Infirmary
• What were the main activities included in the daily routine of patients in medieval hospitals?

  1. Morning worship in chapel
  2. Meals in infirmary hall
  3. Nursing care from monks/nuns
  4. Medical examinations by physicians
  5. Bed rest with spiritual support
• What was emphasized alongside physical treatment in medieval hospitals?

  Spiritual healing
• What are the main medical procedures and treatments used by medieval doctors?

  • Herbal remedies for pain relief and skin issues
  • Bloodletting to balance body humors
  • Cauterization to stop bleeding and prevent infection
  • Simple surgeries for wound cleaning and bone setting
  • Prayer and blessings for spiritual healing
• What type of contributions did wealthy individuals make to hospitals?

  Private donations
• What roles did Franciscan friars play in medieval hospitals?

  They provided patient care and spiritual support
• Did charities offer spiritual support to patients?

  No, they provided no spiritual support
• What was the shared goal of charitable organizations and religious orders?

  Improving healthcare for the needy
• What factors limited the effectiveness of religious orders and charities in healthcare?

  Limited resources and varying quality of care
• How did religious orders provide healthcare services?

  By offering basic healthcare services
• What role did religious orders play in hospital management?

  Established and oversaw hospitals
• What services did charities provide in medieval healthcare?

  Funded facilities and provided supplies
• What was a limitation of the healthcare provided by religious orders?

  The quality of care varied
• What was one significant contribution of religious orders in medieval times?

  Improved medical care