History of the Social Foundation of Nursing

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This flashcard set covers the historical evolution of nursing, from intuitive practices to modern-day nursing, highlighting key concepts, figures, and advancements in the field.

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Intuitive Nursing

The earliest form of nursing, originating with primitive mothers tending to sick family members.

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Nutrix

The Latin word from which 'nurse' is derived, meaning 'to nourish'.

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Medicine Men

Skilled individuals in primitive societies who utilized basic remedies to treat illnesses.

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Code of Hammurabi

The oldest known legal code which includes rules governing medical practice in Babylonia.

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Sen Takins

An Egyptian healer who used magic to drive out evil spirits associated with illness.

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Preventive Medicine

Early measures taken by Babylonians to prevent the spread of disease.

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Wet Nurses

Women hired to breast-feed infants of the household.

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Esotericism

Healing practices that included ritualistic and magical components, prevalent in ancient civilizations.

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EBER'S PAPYRUS

An ancient medical document detailing disease classification and prescriptions.

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Imhotep

The greatest physician of ancient Egypt who contributed to the early medical field.

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Rofeh

Hebrew term for physicians, meaning 'to ease'.

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Talmud

A central text in Judaism that contains medical concepts and hygiene laws.

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Purification Rites

Religious ceremonies in Hebrew culture that included bathing and isolation.

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Kenodochik

Medical care shelters for travelers in Hebrew culture.

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Confucius

Chinese philosopher who advocated the Golden Rule and emphasized the importance of treating others well.

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Emperor Shen Nung

The Chinese emperor credited with the origin of acupuncture.

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Hinduism

Ancient belief system in India that preserved medical teachings in sacred texts.

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Charaka-Samhita

An ancient Indian text that outlines the duties and qualifications of healthcare practitioners.

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Buddha

Founder of Buddhism, who aspired to bring contentment to all men.

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King Asoka

Indian ruler who founded hospitals and emphasized community health.

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Aesculapian Medicine

The practice of medicine based on the teachings attributed to Aesculapius, the Greek god of healing.

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Cadaceus

A symbol of the medical profession represented in Greek mythology.

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Hippocrates

Ancient Greek physician known as the Father of Scientific Medicine.

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Corpus Hippocraticum

A collection of medical texts attributed to Hippocrates.

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Roman Public Health

The Roman approach to healthcare emphasizing hygiene and sanitation.

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Soranus

A famous gynecologist and obstetrician in Roman times.

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Galen

A prominent Greek physician whose work contributed significantly to medical knowledge.

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Deaconesses

Early Christian women who served as visiting nurses and social workers.

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Phoebe

The first visiting nurse and deaconess in Christian history.

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The Knights of St. John

A military order known for caring for the sick during the Crusades.

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Teutonic Knights

The German counterpart to the Knights of St. John, involved in military and nursing duties.

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Knights of St. Lazarus

An order organized specifically for the care of lepers.

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Beguines

Lay women who formed communities to care for the sick in early medieval Europe.

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Oblate Order

A religious order founded for nursing duties and still exists today.

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Catherine of Siena

A significant nursing leader known for her care during the plague.

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Healthcare in the Middle Ages

Characterized by custodial care and reliance on the Christian church for nursing practice.

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Hotel Dieu

An early hospital in Paris run by Augustinian nuns.

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Bubonic Plague

A devastating epidemic that greatly affected European populations in the Middle Ages.

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Renaissance

A period of revival in art and science that influenced medical practices.

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Gunshot wounds

Injuries that emerged following the invention of firearms and needed new surgical techniques.

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Reformation Period

A time when nursing services suffered due to the decline of the Catholic Church's influence.

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Sairey Gamp

A term referring to a neglectful and unethical nurse, derived from literature.

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John Howard

An advocate for prison and public health reform.”},{