hipocrática

Hipocrática is a term that refers to anything related to Hippocrates, the ancient Greek physician often called the "Father of Western Medicine." It encompasses his teachings, his methods, and the ethical principles that have guided medical practice for centuries. The Hippocratic Oath, a foundational document in medical ethics, is a key aspect of this legacy. It outlines a physician's responsibilities to their patients, emphasizing principles such as acting for the benefit of the sick, maintaining confidentiality, and abstaining from harm. The term "hipocrática" also extends to the humoral theory, Hippocrates' influential model of the human body, which proposed that health was maintained by the balance of four bodily fluids: blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile. While this theory has been superseded by modern scientific understanding, its historical significance in shaping medical thought is undeniable. Modern medicine continues to grapple with and build upon the ethical framework established by Hippocrates.