Hippocrates

Hippocrates, often referred to as the "Father of Medicine," was a Greek physician who lived around 460-370 BCE. He is best known for establishing a systematic approach to medicine, emphasizing observation and documentation of patient symptoms. Hippocrates introduced ethical standards for medical practice, famously outlined in the Hippocratic Oath, which emphasizes the importance of patient care and confidentiality. His ideas shifted the understanding of health from supernatural beliefs to natural causes, laying the foundation for modern medical science and ethical standards in healthcare. His teachings continue to influence medicine to this day.