Hippocratic Corpus

The Hippocratic Corpus is a collection of ancient Greek medical texts attributed to Hippocrates and his followers, dating back to around the 5th century BCE. It covers various topics related to medicine, including clinical observations, ethical practices, and patient care. The texts emphasize careful observation of patients and the importance of ethics in medical practice, introducing principles that still resonate today, such as "do no harm." While not all works in the Corpus were written by Hippocrates himself, they collectively form a significant foundation for Western medicine and influence modern medical ethics and practices.