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Later, people started to believe in healers and in shamans who were very observant and knew a large number of medicinal properties of different plants.
However, medicine took a huge leap forward, when the ancient Greek physician, Hippocrates, was able to merge all of the studies and knowledge of medicine into one at that time. He lived in Greece. Hippocrates was interested in different causes of disease and methods of treatment.
Hippocrates is traditionally regarded as the father of medicine. Nowadays about 60 medical writings have survived that bear his name, but most of them have been not written by Hippocrates. Hippocrates has been revered for his ethical standards in medical practice, mainly for the Hippocratic Oath. It is suspected that he has not written these ethical standards.

Why is Hippocrates considered to be the father of medicine?

  • Hippocrates has made up his ethical standards for medical workers.
  • Hippocrates has written many works which are dedicated to medicine.
  • Hippocrates has made many medical discoveries.
  • Hippocrates has described different causes of disease and methods of treatment.