Learning objectives
Knowledge and understanding of an historical perspective in medicine. Application to examples of diseases or treatments.
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
History and medicine. Evolution of diseases and evolution of medicine. The concept of pathocenosis. AIDS as an example of "new" disease.
Medicine in ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome.
Full programme
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Bibliography
Cosmacini-Storia della medicina e della sanita` in Italia-Laterza.
Corbellini - Breve storia delle idee di salute e malattia - Carocci
Teaching methods
Interactive oral lessons with the support of iconographic material.
Assessment methods and criteria
The achievement of the didactic objectives will be ascertained through the preparation of a presentation in PowerPoint at the fourth year.
Other information
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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development
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