Physicians were male doctors that trained at university for 7 years but had little practical experience. They used vademecums and clinicalobservations to diagnose and treat patients.. Only the rich could afford them.
Apothecaries trained through apprenticeships and gave remedies. The majority of them were males but some were 'wise' women. They were the most accessible and common form of treatment.
Barber-Surgeons performed mild surgicalprocedures and had very little training. They were used by the poor and cuthair on the side.
People without medicalknowledge who sold 'treatments' were known as Quack Doctors.
