Modern Treatment

Question 1

What are some methods of alternative medicine? (2)

Answer 1

1. Aromatherapy - essential oils to promote mental healing

2. Hypnotherapy - hypnosis to relieve stress or addictions e.g. smoking

Question 2

What disease emerged in the 20th century? (3)

Answer 2

1. 1981: AIDS was reported in the US - it’s when HIV destroys the body’s immune system
2. 2000: Approx. 30 million were infected with AIDS
3. New drugs to prevent HIV from developing into AIDS but not known cures

Question 3

What problem arised with antibiotics? (2)

Answer 3

1. 1961: antibiotic-resistant bacteria had evolved e.g MRSA which is a hospital superbug
2. Doctors are still trying to find ways to deal with MRSA in hospitals

Question 4

What issue arised with the NHS?

Answer 4

1. Pressure of an aging population, underfunding and the cost of new medicines meant the the NHS is struggling to stay afloat.