PHYSICIANS IN MEDICINE: FROM HEALERS TO INNOVATORS IN THE AGE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.70520/kjms.v18i3.770Abstract
In the shadowed halls of ancient temples and the candlelit libraries of medieval Europe, a distinct medical tradition emerged, carried by figures cloaked in authority and learning. These physicians, rooted in the wisdom of Hippocrates and Galen, evolved from mystical healers into the architects of modern medicine, their pens and prescriptions shaping health care across centuries. Their story is one of intellectual ascent, societal privilege, and a legacy that continues to influence medical practice today.
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