Ancient Medicine
Which ancient group was the first to keep written health records?
Egyptians
Who is called the “Father of Medicine”?
Hippocrates
What era is known as the “rebirth of the science of medicine”?
The Renaissance
What treatment was discovered to manage diabetes?
Insulin
What does “wellness” mean?
The state of being in optimum health with balance between physical, mental, and social health
The Greeks believed illness came from what, instead of the gods?
Natural causes
Which nurse became known as the “Lady with the Lamp”?
Florence Nightingale
During the Dark Ages, what method was primarily used to treat illness?
Prayer and divine intervention
What was the first totally implantable artificial organ, placed in Louisville, KY?
Artificial heart
What does DRG stand for, and what is its purpose?
Diagnostic Related Groups – to control healthcare costs by grouping payments
Which culture believed in treating the spirit and body together, using acupuncture?
Chinese
Who proved germs cause disease and created the rabies vaccine?
Louis Pasteur
Which disease killed 75% of Europe’s population during the Middle Ages?
The Bubonic Plague (Black Death)
In 1997, what animal was cloned, marking a scientific breakthrough?
A sheep
What term describes medical care delivered by video or computer systems?
Telemedicine
What structure did the Romans build to improve public health?
Aqueducts and sewers
Who founded the American Red Cross in 1881?
Clara Barton
In which century was the first successful blood transfusion performed on animals?
17th
Which type of care allows patients to receive treatment at home, reducing hospital stays?
Home Health Care
What is “holistic health care”?
Care that treats body, mind, and spirit together
What was the average lifespan during the Egyptian era?
20–30 years
Who was the first female physician in the U.S. in 1849?
Elizabeth Blackwell
What major discovery was made in the 1950s that advanced genetics?
DNA
What technology did surgeons in the Netherlands use to replace part of a skull?
3D printing
What does EHR/EMR stand for, and what is its purpose?
Electronic Health Records / Electronic Medical Records – to store and rapidly transmit patient health information digitally.