Medical Jokes

The History of Medicine

A short history of medicine: I have an ear ache. 2000 B.C.
- Here, eat this root. 1000 A.D. - That root is heathen, say
this prayer. 1850 A.D. - That prayer is superstition, drink
this potion. 1940 A.D. - That potion is snake oil, swallow
this pill. 1985 A.D. - That pill is ineffective, take this
antibiotic. 2000 A.D. - That antibiotic is artificial. Here,
eat this root.