Medical Case Studies (Consilia medica) of the Early Modern Period: Great Pox Documented

Consilia was an important part of medieval and early modern professional health literature, consisting of a written statement of a particular case, including the patient's condition and disease, and advice concerning medical treatment. A closer look at nearly 7,000 consilia shows how important they were within the medical community, revealing details about the most common treatments for syphilis.

Format: Hardback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 09 June 2022
Publisher: Amsterdam University Press

Consilia played a significant role in both medieval and early modern professional health literature. A 'consilium' was a written statement detailing a specific case, encompassing the patient's condition, disease, and medical treatment advice. During the sixteenth century, consilia literature was prevalent among numerous esteemed physicians. This is exemplified through an analysis of consilia from twenty-two distinct collections and anthologies, authored by fifteen selected authors, who represent university professors, personal physicians, and urban physicians from early modern Italy, France, and German-speaking Central Europe. A closer examination of nearly 7,000 consilia reveals their profound interconnectedness within the medical community. A detailed view of consilia specifically designed for patients suffering from the 'French disease' provides insights into various treatments for syphilis, including mercury and guaiacum, alongside numerous other fascinating and important details.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789463723640