In this episode, we’ll explore the changing landscape of medical treatment during the Renaissance. We’ll discuss how some doctors embraced modern approaches while many still relied on outdated methods due to limited training. We’ll examine the continued influence of religion and superstition in medicine, including pilgrimages, prayers, and the "Royal Touch." Additionally, we’ll highlight the role of the printing press in spreading new medical ideas, the shift in hospitals toward treatment, and the rise of pharmacies in towns. Finally, we’ll look at the persistence of ineffective remedies from "quacks" and the publication of home-treatment guides.

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