Herman Boerhaave

Herman Boerhaave was a notable Dutch physician and scientist from the late 17th and early 18th centuries. He is often called the "father of modern clinical teaching" for his innovative approach to medicine, emphasizing careful observation and patient examination. Boerhaave contributed significantly to medical education, authored influential textbooks, and advanced knowledge in anatomy, physiology, and pathology. His work helped shift medicine toward a more scientific and systematic practice, laying foundations for modern clinical medicine.