The model of clinical reasoning in approach to febrile infectious diseases in medieval Persia

Abstract

Reviewing ancient manuscripts of Persian medicine (PM) reveals that there have been some basic principles for decision-making in epidemic infectious diseases that existed in the past. These PM rules for clinical reasoning were applied through a personalized approach along with public health advice in such situations. Currently, the coronavirus pandemic has been the biggest problem in the world. Its mainstay of treatment is based on preventative measures and symptomatic treatments. Meanwhile, traditional medical systems for providing preventive, supportive, and rehabilitative care to patients have received more attention than before. Thus, the specific individual approach considered by PM scholars for clinical courses of epidemic infectious diseases may help shed more light on the spread of knowledge on epidemic diseases in ancient Persia.

Dietary Modifications in Critically‐Ill Patients: A Comparison of Persian Medicine and Conventional Medicine Perspectives

“…PM physicians used several categories such as absolute aliment, functional food, and pharmaconutrient to define and classify foods, which demonstrates their concern for determining the qualities and uses of each food item in various health contexts [ 7 , 8 ]. Dietary guidelines are an important aspect of the PM treatment strategy for most diseases, including crises and acute illnesses such as fever, as well as critically-ill patients (CIPs) [ 9 , 10 ].…”