02093cam a22003013u 4500 18331 UtSlPG 20260610133428.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG la iso639-1 R Pohl, Rudolf, 1879- De Graecorum Medicis Publicis Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-05-06 Produced by Louise Hope, David Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "De Graecorum Medicis Publicis" by Rudolf Pohl is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the establishment and practices of public physicians in ancient Greece, examining their development from antiquity through the Roman era. The likely topic of the text is the evolution of public medicine within Greek society, focusing on notable figures and practices associated with this profession. The opening of the dissertation introduces the concept of public physicians, illustrating their historical significance and societal role in ancient Greece. Pohl references classic sources such as Herodotus to demonstrate that the institution of public medicine was well established by the 5th century BCE. He offers insights into the early practices of public physicians, the circumstances of their employment, and their contributions to public healthcare. The text also hints at a broader inquiry into how these medical roles changed and persisted through the Roman period, providing a foundation for understanding the evolution of medical practices and institutions over time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Medicine, Greek and Roman https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18331 59717 59717