History 8145/2A/A June 2018

The exam paper examines the history of health and medicine in Britain from c.1000 to the present, emphasizing public health, medical advancements, and influential figures. Topics include the utility of historical sources for studying 19th-century public health, the significance of Hippocratic and Galenic medicine after 1000 AD, and comparisons between Renaissance and 19th-century surgery and anatomy. The role of individuals in advancing medical treatments is analyzed alongside other factors such as technological innovation, societal changes, and institutional contributions. The paper integrates source evaluation, comparative analysis, and contextual understanding to assess the evolution of medical practices and public health reforms.