What cured Scurvy in the 1700s?
Tea (Lime Tea)
Whats the #1 common diasese nowadays?
Syphilis.
The poor went to hospitals, while the rich went to private physicians.
True or False.
True.
One of the common disease that the settlers faced was ______.
Scurvy
Ed Sheeran has a bad cough. He is looking for a way to get rid of it, or make it less scratchy. What can Ed do to treat his cough?
DAILY DOUBLES (if you get the daily double question correct you will get double the points).
Normal question: Who had the most Medical Care knowledge in the 1700s?
DAILY DOUBLE: What side effects does Scurvy have?
Normal question: The First nations had more Medical Care knowledge in the 1700s
DAILY DOUBLE: Anemia, myalgia, bone pain, easy bruising, swelling, petechiae, gum disease, poor wound healing, and depression
What are some remedies that we didnt have/rare to find things that we didnt have in the past?
Multi-Vitamins
The hospitals were free for the poor.
True or False
True.
The First Nations made a ___ of boiled White Spruce twigs and bark, or Hemlock in water and had their people drink the liquid to ward off this terrible disease.
Tea
Dr Eggman has caught Scurvy. He does not want Scurvy at this time. He wants to get rid of it, and he heard a lot of First Nations say that a specific Tea recipe can cure Scurvy. He wants to try this theory, but he does not remember the recipe, and he did not write it down. He makes the Tea by just trying to remember. He puts in some leaves, Pine twigs, some Acorns, and grass. After boiling for some time, he puts it into a Tea cup, and drank the whole thing. It tastes bitter so he thinks it worked.
Did his Scurvy go away?
No. The Tea recipe has been made incorrect. The real tea recipe was to put in was White Spruce twigs and bark, Hemlock water.
His Scurvy is still there.
What were the 1700s hospital staffed with?
Catholic missionaries, and nuns.
What are hospitals in the present staffed by?
Medical doctors / nurses
Interns
Head of Department
Chief/Senior/Junior Resident
e.t.c.
DAILY DOUBLES (if you get the daily double question correct you will get double the points).
Normal question: Scurvy is harmless. True or False.
DAILY DOUBLE: We had more tools in the past than we have now. True or False.
False.
DAILY DOUBLE: False
Once _________________ became more populated, _________ were built in Quebec City, Montreal, and Toronto.
North America, and Hospitals
Gabriel is in need of Medical assistance. He is dumber than a rock so he has no idea what to do. Thankfully, he is right outside the hospital. He walks in and goes to the front counter. He asks,” I nEEd MadcAL ASITaNce huwejUGI@uyW, TelL hOW MucH pAY".
Does he need to pay?
No. He doesnt not need to pay for healthcare, as in healthcare is free in Canada.
Where did the Poor go if they needed Medical assistance?
The poor went to the hospital, if required Medical assistance.
What Medical treatment can treat Cancer?
Surgery with chemotherapy,or
Like other survival skills, the early explorers relied heavily on the guidance and knowledge of the First Nations people for medical care.
True or False.
True
Like other survival skills, the early explorers relied heavily on the __________ and ___________ of the First Nations people for medical care.
Guidance, and knowledge
Jamal is one of the First Nations. Somebody is not feeling too well. His brother. What should he do?
Name something.
Possible remedies:
Rest, Drink water ( Tea perhaps), Vitamin C (Oranges), Ginger, Hydration, and e.t.c.
Where did the rich go, if they needed Medical assistance?
The rich would hire/visit a private physician, if they required Medical assistance.
Whats a doctor who specializes in cancer treatment?
Oncologist.
The First Nations boiled a tea made of dirt, Oak wood twigs, Leaves, and water for their health.
True or False.
False.
Medical care in Canada is _______.
Free.
Quinn is in a sticky situation. He has caught Scurvy. He wants to get rid of it, and get on with the rest of his life. What can make Quinn's Scurvy go away / ease his pain, OTHER than Tea.
Vitamin C, Fruits and Vegetables, Lemonade, Just keeping a healthy diet is a good way to wash Scurvy away.