History of healthcare
Who was Florence Nightingale? What was she most famous for?
She was the founder of modern nursing, and helped in the crimean war from 1854-1856.
What is hospice?
Do you have to be old to be in hospice?
End- of- life care for people with terminal illnesses
No you can be younger than old
What is complementary medicine?
Compliments traditional medicine, it is done WITH traditional medicine.
What changes did Florence Nightingale make that improved patient health?
1- Improved sanitation
2- Established better nutrition
What is the difference between ER and UR
an ER handles urgent, critical care
an UR evaluates patient medical records
is done INSTEAD OF traditional medicine
Oldest hospital in Georgia
Oldest mental health hospital
Oldest hospital is Candler hospital
Oldest mental health hospital is Bethlem Royal
What is a nursing home?
Where a doctor helps people who can't fend for themselves at home regardless of age
Examples of Complementary/Alternative medicine
-Chiropractic care
-Massage
-Aromatherapy
-Acupuncture
-Reiki
What is the oldest hospital?
What is the oldest hospital in America
Oldest hospital is St. Bartholomew's
Oldest hospital in America is NYC Bellevue
What is a mental health center?
Where someone goes when a mental illness prevents a person from doing their normal activities or they present danger to them and/or others
When were germs introduced?
When was the great sanitary awakening?
In 1876
In the 1800's-1900's
What is a Rehabilitation center?
when a doctor assist a patient from hospital to home and after they get surgery to get them moving before they go home. It's like therapy for your body