The Role of the Individual in 18th and 19th Century Medicine

What role did the individual play in medicine in the 18th and 19th centuries?

Individual genius led to a lot of discoveries and progress within medicine and surgery in the 18th and 19th centuries so it was a highly significant factor.

What are some examples of individuals influencing medicine in the 18th and 19th century?

Here are some examples of the role that the individual played:

• ❖ Edward Jenner created a vaccine for smallpox.
• ❖ Reformers like Florence Nightingale argued that cleaning up the medical environment would stop diseases.
• ❖ John Snow discovered that cholera was caused by drinking dirty water.