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History of Health Care Flashcards

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The Father of Medicine. He Developed organized method to observe human body. Recorded Signs & Symptoms

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Hippocrates

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The rebirth of science. Body dissection was performed

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AD 1350- AD 1650 Renaissance

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It was believed body was system of
channels (ducts)
- Bloodletting was used when channels
were “blocked”

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3000 BC-300 BC Ancient Egyptians

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Illness & disease caused by spirits and

demons

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4000 BC-3000 BC Primitive Times

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The age that used acupuncture to relieve

pain and congestion

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1700 BC-AD 220 Ancient Chinese

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Created high standard of ethics: “The Hippocratic Oath”

used by physicians today.

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1200 BC-200 BC Ancient Greeks

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physician; body is controlled by a balance of fluids

(humors), blood, phlegm and bile. Imbalance in fluids lead to illness.

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753 BC-AD 410 Ancient Romans

- Claudius Galen

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Prayer & divine intervention used to treat illness & disease

- Study of medicine was prohibited

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AD 400- AD 800 Dark Ages

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9
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First to provide medical care for injured soldiers
- Physicians cared for ill people in their
homes
- Hospitals established in religious
institutions

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753 BC-AD 410 Ancient Romans

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Medical universities were created
- Pandemic killed ¾ of the population of
Europe & Asia
- Arab physicians required to pass exam
before getting license to practice
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AD 800- AD 1400 Middle Ages

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He described the circulation to and from the heart

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William Harvey

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12
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Cause of diseases still not known

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16th & 17th Centuries

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Father of modern surgery

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Ambrose Pare

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French barbers: acted as surgeons by extracting teeth,

using leeches for treatment and giving enemas

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19th Century

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In the 18th Century He invented the first mercury thermometer.

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Gabriel Fahrenheit

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In the 16th & 17th Centuries invented microscope.

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Anton van Leeuwenhoek

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In the 18th Century developed vaccination for smallpox.

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Edward Jenner

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In the 19th Century He began use of disinfectants

and antiseptics in surgery to prevent infection

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Joseph Lister

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In the 19th Century She is the founder of modern nursing;
- Began education for nurses
(1850’s & 1860’s)

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Florence Nightingale

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In the 19th century 1st Blood transfusion (1818)

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William Harvey

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He “pasteurized”milk to kill bacteria

- Created rabies vaccine (1885)

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Louis Pasteur

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In the 19th Century first female physician in the U.S.

1849

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Elizabeth Blackwell

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He invented the stethoscope (1819). Father of thoracic medicine

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Rene Laennec

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In the 19th century, he discovered viruses (1892)

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Dimitri Ivanofski

25
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In the 19th century, he discovered x-rays (1895)

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Wilhelm Roentgen

26
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In the 20th century they discovered & used insulin to treat diabetes (1922)

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  • Frederick Banting & Charles Best:
27
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Most rapid growth in modern healthcare occurred during this time period
- Many diseases were specifically identified, treated and cured
Standards of care were established
- Technology is integrated into healthcare and is used in every
the aspect of medical care today

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20th Century

28
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He discovered the antibiotic penicillin (1928).

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Sir Alexander Fleming

29
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He formed the basis for psychology & psychiatry (early 1900’s)

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Sigmund Freud

30
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In the 20th century, he developed the polio vaccine using dead poliovirus (1952)

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Jonas Salk

31
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He classified ABO blood groups (1901)

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Carl Landsteiner

32
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He developed the “pap smear” to detect cervical cancer

in females

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George Papanicolaou

33
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They discovered the structure of DNA, our genetic blueprint (1953)

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Francis Crick & James Watson

34
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In the 20th century - CAT Scan: developed by (1975)

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Godfrey Hounsfield

35
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The First to separate conjoined twins; has pioneered many new procedures (1987)

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Ben Carson

36
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first “test tube” baby, conceived in a laboratory (1978)

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Louise Brown

37
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In the 20th century first identified as a disease (1981)

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Acquired Immune Deficiency

Syndrome (AIDS)

38
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Sheep Cloned: “Dolly” the sheep was cloned by _______ (19970

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Dr. Ian Wilmut

39
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The trend in health care is that patients receive care and are discharged home without being admitted to the hospital.

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Outpatient Services

40
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Combination of Services: health care facilities shop for services (laboratory, x-ray, etc.) to save prices…..

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Diagnostic Related Groups

41
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Trends in health care controlling the rising cost of health care

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Cost Containment

42
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Trends in Health that care of the elderly. People are living longer

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Geriatric Care

43
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Trends in health care that created mainly as a result of DRG’s. History shows that this is not a new concept.

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Home Health Care

44
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Energy is a large expense for health care facilities.

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Energy Conservation

45
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Involves using technology to provide care
Methods:
- Computerized (EKG’s)
- Remote (robotics)
- Video (surgery)
- Phone/Fax (Reports)
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Telemedicine

46
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A state of being in optimum health as it relates to physical, mental and social health.

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Wellness

47
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Involves evaluating and treating illness and disease in ways which may differ from current, modern medical
treatment; or enhance medical treatment being used.

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Alternative Medicine

48
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Types of alternative medicine harmonizing body and

mind

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Ayurvedic:

49
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Types of alternative medicine Acupressure Acupuncture; Life Energy

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Chinese

50
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energy through nerves; spinal alignment

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Chiropractors

51
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body can heal itself with immune system

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Homeopaths

52
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trance-like state; verbal suggestions; follow

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Hypnotist

53
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natural therapies only; fasting, diets, lifestyle changes

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Naturopaths

54
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first doctor and physician, God of healing.

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Egyptian Imhotep

55
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Largest known collection of medical knowledge.

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Ebers Papyrus

56
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Nationalizing health care is being considered as a result of rising health costs

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National Health Care Plan

57
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A healthcare plan that taxes to help pay

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Government Health Care

58
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  • grouping of health care providers which provide

- care at lower costs

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Health Care Co-op

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