Sent to Explore, Conquer and Heal History of the evolution of biomedicine in Oman during the 19th century
Journal Title: Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal - Year 2011, Vol 11, Issue 2
Abstract
During the past four decades, Oman has transformed into a modern state with remarkable changes in all felds, including public health and the provision of medical services. Little attention has been paid so far to the history of the development of biomedicine in Oman. A history of healing practices, just like clinical patient histories, helps to diagnose problems, plan interventions and predict their future within a dynamic context. Tis study is the frst to explore the beginnings and evolution of biomedicine in Oman during the 19th century, categorising it into three eras: from the casual system offered by occasional visiting biomedical practitioners to the more organised, but limited, British military hospital and, fnally, to public missionary medical care toward the end of the 19th century. Te study concludes by recommending further focus on medical humanities, including the history of medicine, as a contributing factor to improve and sustain the art and practice of medicine within the existing Omani health care system.
Authors and Affiliations
Nasser Hammad Al-Azri| Medical Department, Petroleum Development Oman, Muscat, Oman
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