Islamic hospitals served many purposes. Bimaristans were some of Islamicate societies greatest achievements. Bimaristans served the purpose of being a designated place where medical treatment would be given to individuals in need. Along with being a central place for medical treatment to be given, Islamic hospitals also served the purpose of being a designated place where recovering individuals could go to help gain back their strength. They were hospitals, but were able to serve a wider purpose than just being a hospital. In Islamicate culture, there was not a limit on who would be seen; bimaristans were a place where people could be treated for any medical issues they were experiencing, where people could recover from illnesses or accidents that they were dealing with, where those that were suffering from mental problems could go, and where those that were suffering from illness and old age could go for assistance. The individuals were typically recovering from accidents as well as sicknesses.