The history of medicine: a Scottish perspective

This course provides a historical perspective on medicine, focusing on policies of health, old and new models of the body, and the evolution of medical ideas. The learning outcomes include understanding the impact of diseases, poverty, and hospitals on health policies. Students will learn about different models of the body and the popularization of medical concepts. The course employs a combination of lectures, readings, and discussions. It is designed for individuals interested in the history of medicine, healthcare policies, and societal influences on health practices.

• Introduction
• Learning outcomes
• 1 Policies of health: diseases, poverty and hospitals
• 1 Policies of health: diseases, poverty and hospitals
• 1.1 Introduction
• 1.2 The poor as patients
• 2 Old and new models of the body
• 2 Old and new models of the body
• 2.1 The sensible body
• 2.2 The popularisation of ideas
• 3 Conclusion
• 3 Conclusion
• References
• Acknowledgements