Medicine (UK: /ˈmɛdsɪn/ (listen), US: /ˈmɛdɪsɪn/ (listen)) is the science and practice of the diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. The word "medicine" is derived from Latin medicus, meaning … See more

Working together as an interdisciplinary team, many highly trained health professionals besides medical practitioners are involved in the delivery of modern health care. Examples include: nurses, emergency medical technicians and paramedics, … See more

Medical ethics is a system of moral principles that apply values and judgments to the practice of medicine. As a scholarly discipline, medical ethics encompasses its practical application … See more

Medical availability and clinical practice varies across the world due to regional differences in culture and technology. Modern scientific … See more

Contemporary medicine is in general conducted within health care systems. Legal, credentialing and financing frameworks are established by individual governments, … See more

Medical education and training varies around the world. It typically involves entry level education at a university medical school, followed by a period of supervised practice or internship, or residency. This can be followed by postgraduate vocational training. … See more

Ancient world
Prehistoric medicine incorporated plants (herbalism), animal parts, and minerals. In many cases these … See more