Hospitals

• What led to far fewer hospitals in England during the Renaissance period?

  The dissolution of the monasteries - hospitals were run by the church
• How did hospitals improve?

  They became more scientific in the 1700 s
• How were hospitals funded instead of by the church?

  Funded by private individuals e.g. Guy's Hospital in London
• What viewpoint changed in hospitals?

  They stopped the church's 'care not cure' approach and went from caring to curing
• Why would doctors treat poor patients for free in hospitals?

  Because it boosted their reputation and brought them wealthy patients
• What did hospitals start to do?

  Train doctors
• What did hospitals start to have?

  Specialisms
• Some examples of specialist hospitals:

  • The Foundling Hospital for children
  • The Lock Hospital of sexually transmitted diseases
  • Maternity hospitals
• How many patients went to hospital every year by 1800?

  20,000 patients - compared to under 5000 in 1400