Who was Hippocrates?
Q: Who was Hippocrates?
A: Hippocrates was a Greek doctor who is called the "father of medicine".
Q: What did Hippocrates teach about illness?
A: Hippocrates was the first person to teach that people got sick for scientific reasons.
Q: What did people previously believe caused disease?
A: Previously, people believed that disease was caused by angry gods.
Q: What are some of Hippocrates' teachings that are still important to doctors today?
A: Many of Hippocrates' writings are still important to doctors, such as patient confidentiality and never leading a patient to suffering or death.
Q: What is the Hippocratic Oath?
A: The Hippocratic Oath is a set of rules which doctors promise to obey.
Q: What is the origin of the name Hippocratic Oath?
A: The Hippocratic Oath is named after Hippocrates.
Q: Can you provide an example of a modern Hippocratic Oath?
A: Yes, a modern Hippocratic Oath used at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine begins with the following statement: "I do solemnly swear by all I hold most sacred..."
