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Overview
Discover how medicine has evolved—from ancient remedies and medieval theories to modern science and future breakthroughs. This 20-minute course traces the history of medical understanding and shows how culture, discovery and innovation continue to shape the future of healthcare.
Objectives
- Describe how medical practices evolved from ancient traditions to modern approaches.
- Explain the influence of cultural beliefs and scientific discoveries on historical medical treatments.
- Identify defining features of medical practices in key historical eras.
- Assess how past understandings of disease shaped medical progress and predict how current innovations may shape the future of medicine.