Hospital structure, care and carers in Extremadura hospitals during the Low Middle Ages

• Main Authors: María del Prado Álvaro Barra (Author), María José Morlans Loriente (Author), Esperanza de la Peña Tejeiro (Author), Rafael Gómez Galán (Author), Joaquín Garrido González (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universidad de Alicante, 2012-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The Christian philosophy, the battles with religious content, poor economy and cultural heterogeneity, were relevant characteristics that influenced hospitals structure, resources and care. Paupers, the sick, pilgrims, homeless and orphans were assisted in this homes or hospitals. Food, rest and adm...