Religion in the Middle ages - Medicine and Church

Where were most hospitals run by and who looked after the sick?

In medieval times, most hospitals were run by the church, and many monks and nuns helped look after the sick.

What did people believe sickness was usually caused by?

People believed that sickness was often caused by sin or was a punishment from God.

Were Treatments simple and what were they mostly based on?

Treatments were simple and were based on herbs or prayers.

What did Monks grow?

They grew healing plants in monastery gardens.

Where was medical help coming from?

Since there wasn’t trained doctors like now. Most medical help came from monks or wise women in the village.

What did some Church leaders try to stop?

Some Church leaders tried to stop certain medical studies, especially those that disagreed with Church beliefs.

Were Galen’s Ideas correct?

No Galen’s ideas were incorrect as he made mistakes with the organs and other parts.

Why were Galen’s ideas used if they were incorrect?

Because you were not allowed to kill somebody to see how the body worked in Church rules. So the church forced these ideas even if he was incorrect.

What did Medieval Monks get taught and used?

Medieval Monks were taught and used treatment through books of a man called Galen. He taught about a single God which fit the churches ideas, so his books were considered correct by the Church.