If you were living during primitive times and you became extremely sick, what would people assume was the reason for your sickness?
What is Punishment from the Gods?
During the 18th century the first vaccination was developed. What was the vaccination for?
What is Smallpox?
Which historical man/woman developed a vaccination for smallpox?
Who is Edward Jenner?
What cost containment method focuses on preventing illness?
What was the first surgery?
What is Trepanation?
This time period began after the fall of the Roman Empire and prohibited the study of medicine. What time period was this?
What is The Dark Ages?
What invention led physicians to being to observe microorganisms?
What is the microscope lens?
Who discovered that colds could be passed person-to-person and invented bifocals?
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
Assisted Living Facilities, Nursing homes, Adult day cares are all examples of ___________.
Who accidentally discovered x-rays when they took a picture of their wife's hand and now lets doctors see in the body?
Who is Wilhem Roentgen?
Who built the first public health and sanitation systems?
Who are the Ancient Romans?
During which century did formal training for nurses begin?
What is the 19th century?
Who is known as the "Father of Microbiology" and proved through his germ theory that microorganisms cause disease?
Who is Louis Pasteur?
What is Ayurvedic Practitioners?
Who was the first female doctor?
Who is Elizabeth Blackwell?
During what time period did the Bubonic Plague kill 75% of the population of Europe and Asia?
What is the Middle Ages?
What 20th century discovery is considered one of the most important discoveries?
What is the antibiotic 'penicillin'?
Who are the two people who discovered the polio vaccine and saved many people from becoming paralyzed each year?
Who is Jonas Salk and Albert Sabin?
Which type of wellness is defined as showing concern, fairness, affection, tolerance, and respect for others?
What is social wellness?
During which century was insulin developed to treat diabetes?
What is the 20th century?
Which ancient civilization was the first to observe the body and the effects of disease leading to modern medical sciences?
What is the Ancient Greeks?
During which century was the kidney dialysis machine invented?
What is the 20th century?
Which scientist isolated the bacterium that causes tuberculosis, and developed the culture plate method to identify organisms?
Who is Robert Koch?
What is the cost containment method that medicare and medicaid use to reduce costs?
What is Diagnostic Related Groups?
What kind of alternative medical approach treats a cold with chicken soup and rest?
What is holistic health?