Hx of Medicine
Who created the ethical standards still referenced by doctors today?
Hippocrates
A healthcare delivery model that emphasizes prevention, wellness, and coordinated care is:
Managed Care
What is the overall goal of healthcare?
Overall goal is to improve health, reduce suffering, and promote overall quality of life
Which level handles routine checkups?
Primary Care (family doctors)
Which pathway includes nurses and physical therapists?
Therapeutic services
What scientific tool led the discovery to the germ theory of disease?
Microscope
In a fee-for-service model, providers are paid based on:
Services rendered (ordered)
Name 3 ways healthcare has evolved
Prevention
Data
Integrated community health
Patient empowerment
Digital tools (AI, telehealth, wearable tech)
Value-based care
Coordination with social services for holistic outcomes
Which level involves specialists like cardiologists?
Secondary Care
Which pathway includes radiology and lab techs?
Diagnostic services
What did Florence Nightingale improve in hospitals?
Nursing care, sanitation (cleanliness), ventilation
A form of health care delivery that utilized technology- like video calls, remote monitoring, etc.
Telemedicine
Name an herbal remedy example that helped with anesthesia & pain management
Which level includes complex surgeries?
Tertiary Care
Which pathway includes medical billing and health IT?
Health informatics/support services
Who was the scientists who created the antibiotic Penicillin, which was a turning point in medical history
Alexander Fleming
Examples of preventative care include: (name 3)
Diet, physical activity, routine wellness visits, screenings (BW, BP, etc.), immunizations
Name 3 examples of modern technology
AI, Internet of medical things (smart watches, etc.(, Telehealth, Electronic health records, 3D printing, Robotics
What is an interdisciplinary team?
Multiple healthcare professionals working together
Which pathway focuses on research and new treatments?
Biotechnology research & development
What is the name of one of the earliest written medical codes for the ethics of healthcare professionals?
Code of Hammurabi
Give specific insurance examples (1) that fall under the managed care..
Aetna, United Health, BCBS, Humana, Cigna...
What type of health care level focuses on:
prevention and population health
Examples: health departments, vaccination programs, disease tracking
Public Health
Why are interdisciplinary teams important?
Combine expertise for better patient outcomes
Name two careers from one pathway and explain their role.
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