Medical historian

A medical historian studies the development of medicine and healthcare throughout human history. They examine past medical practices, treatments, diseases, and the social and cultural contexts of health. By analyzing historical texts, artifacts, and records, they seek to understand how medical knowledge and practices evolved over time. Their work helps us learn from past successes and failures, informing current healthcare practices and policies. Ultimately, medical historians contribute to a broader understanding of how society's views on health and illness have changed and how these changes impact modern medicine.