Medical Knowledge System And Ethics Flashcards
The Germ Theory of Disease was by
Louis Pastor
What year was ether first used as an anesthetic?
1846
When was HIV/AIDS known
1980
First drug used to treat HIV/AIDS
AZT
Best Research Evidence
New evidence from relevant clinical research disproves and replaces previously accepted diagnostic tests and treatments
Clinical Expertise
The ability to use skills and past experience to identify Someone's health issue Diagnosis and Risks Something's to consider Individual risks Benefits of potential intervention or treatments Patients values Expectations Quality of life
Patient Values
The unique preferences , concerns and expectations that each patient brings to a clinical encounter must be considered
Whole medical systems
Ancient healing systems
Homeopathy
Mind-body medicine
Meditation
Prayer
Relaxation
Art therapies
Biologically based practices
Herbs
Supplements
Manipulation and body-based practices
Chiropractic and osteopathic massage
Energy medicine
Qi gong
Therapeutic touch
Reiki
Magnet therapy
Why are many doctors hesitant about CAM (complementary & alternative med)
No training
Don’t feel comfortable about addressing patients problems
People may stop going to conventional doctors
Unanswered questions about CAM
CAM
Complimentary and Alternative Medicine
Types of traditional medicine
Oriental
First Nations
Tibetan
African
