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1 online resource. |
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polychrome |
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text file |
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Premodern health, disease, and disability
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Premodern health, disease and disability.
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| Contents |
Frontmatter -- Table of Contents -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Consilia Literature from the Beginning -- 3 Consilium, the Physician, Patient and Res Publica Litteraria in Early Modern Consilia Literature -- 4 Consilia on the French Disease -- 5 Conclusion -- 6 An Example Case Study from the 16th Century -- Index |
| Summary |
Consilia played an important role in not only medieval but also early modern professional health literature. A literary 'consilium' consisted of a written statement of one particular case, including the patient's condition and disease as well as advice concerning medical treatment. In the sixteenth century, consilia literature was a common component of the practices of many eminent physicians. This is illustrated through an analysis of consilia from twenty-two different collections and anthologies by fifteen selected authors, who represent university professors, personal physicians, and urban physicians from early modern Italy, France, and German-speaking Central Europe. A closer look at nearly 7,000 consilia shows how important a link they were within the medical community. A detailed view of consilia intended for patients suffering from the 'French disease' reveals details about, for instance, the most common treatments for syphilis - mercury and guaiacum - alongside many other interesting and important details. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Medicine -- Europe -- Case studies -- History -- 16th century.
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Medicine. |
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Europe. |
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History. |
| Chronological Term |
16th century |
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Medicine -- Europe -- History -- 16th century.
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Early history: c. 500 to c. 1450/1500. |
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Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700. |
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History of medicine. |
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HISTORY / Europe / France. |
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History of medicine. |
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European history: medieval period, middle ages. |
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History: plagues, diseases etc. |
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1500-1599 |
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History.
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| Added Author |
Schultz, Frank A., translator.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Divisová, Bohdana Medical Case Studies (Consilia Medica) of the Early Modern Period Amsterdam : Amsterdam University Press,c2022 |
| ISBN |
9789048552573 (electronic book) |
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9048552575 (electronic book) |
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