with the discovery and development of science and technology, the medicine diverted its path and people were used to cure by means of several compounds and mixtures from trees and roots.
In very ancient times, around 100 B.C. the Romans created hospital for soldiers and slaves. But, unfortunately, much more important information could not be drawn from their history.
As also stated earlier, the religion was from the very first times, linked with medicine and care. With the arrival of Christianity as a religion, human care was given great importance and it was ordered by the religion to help poor, sick and widows. The religion also enforced the construction of hospitals. Very earliest hospitals created include the hospital built by Saint Sampson in Constantinople . Then, in Islamic era, hospitals were given a great importance and there were hospitals that had physicians curing sick and ill free of charge. Medieval Europe also has a history of hospitals related to religious leaders. Some private health services were also given in that era.
The very first hospital that was built in America was Called Hostos, and it was built in 1503. New France and Mexico has the honor of having world's oldest and firstly created hospitals. These hospitals, in addition of curing, also give care to refugees and disables. These hospitals were created in 16 th century.
The 18 th century saw the modern hospitals in the cities and towns. These hospitals included surgeons, physicians and specialized doctors for curing and looking after specialized diseases. One of the oldest hospitals of 18 th century was 'The Charite' which was built in 1710 in Berlin . Thomas Guy built a hospital in London in 1724 with the name 'Guy's Hospital'. Many private hospitals as well as charity-operated hospitals sprang up on to the map of the world in late 18 th and early 19 th centuries.
The motive and concept behind all of these early hospitals was to cure the sick and give the patient happiness. |