Type of research: basic Duration from: 01/01/91. to 12/15/95. Papers on project (total): 21
Institution name: Hrvatska akademija znanosti i umjetnosti, Zagreb (101) Department/Institute: Instute of History of Philosophy of Science Department of History of Medical Science Address: Demetrova 18 City: 10000 - Zagreb, Croatia
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Phone: 385 (0)41/428-491
Summary: The main aim of this project is oriented toward the
collecting and interpreting of the relevant historical sources and
documenatation available in the country and abroad to biuld up the
database, as well as the preparation and publication of the scientific
papers, case studies, theoretical essays and guides to medicohistorical
information sources et similar publication data, as the preliminary work
for the final synthesis of the sociological and gnoseological aspects of
the development of medical theory, medical practice and public health in
Croatia from the ancient time to the middle of the 20th century. Within the
project are included: archival sources, manuscripts, printed
theoretic-practical medical works, publications and activities, official
reports, preparations for the publlication the critical editions and
reproductions of selected medical works of the Croatian medical writers and
scientists, in Croatia and abroad; study of the development and
institutionalization of medical professions and medical specialisations;
the analysis of their practical, scientific, health care and social work
and status; health culture in urban and rural communities; folk and
domestic medicine; study of the development and characteristics of public
health policy, forms of health care in the relation to the health
conditions and epidemiological situation, with special attention to the
exploring new approaches, methods and techniques into the history of
medicine.
Keywords: Croatian Medical Heritage, sources, database, medical theory, medical practice, medical professions, education, institutions, health and sanitary conditions, health care, public health policy
Research goals: To establish the adequate scientific database for
reliable interpretation and valorization of the role and contribution of
Croatian medical heritage in the develpment of medicine in Europe and the
World, as well as the investigation of the development of medical science
and practice, professionalization and institutionalization in the field of
medical care and public health policy, sanitary and preventive measures,
health condition of the population, history of particular diseases,
epidemiological situation in the particular periods in urban and rural
communities, exact identification and interpretation of pathocenotic
phenomena in Croatia. Reprint, translation and critical interpretation of
selected medical essays, manuscripts, and books written by Croatians in
Croatia and abroad. Collecting sources for study of bioethical aspects and
history of medical, social and iuridical interactions in the field medical
ethics and deontology in Croatia. Other information about the project.