Time Periods
What invention was developed during the Renaissance?
The Printing Press
What is acupuncture?
Type of alternative medicine. Needles piece through your skin
What is trepanation?
Drilling holes in the skull - to relieve evil spirits
Housing, group meals, personal care, support services
Assisted living facility
What is Microbiology?
The branch of biology that studies microorganisms and there affect on humans
In which era was the Canon of Medicine written?
Medieval era
What is homeopathy?
Medical system based on the belief that the body can cure itself
What was bloodletting used for?
Used to open up blocked channels in the body. Bleed disease out
People in crisis or needing long term counseling
Mental health facility
What is the Hippocratic Oath?
It was an oath written by Hippocrates that serves as the moral basis for many medical regulations and guidelines still in use today
What killed over half of the population of Europe and Asia during the Renaissance?
The Bubonic plague
What can chiropractic care help with?
Back pain, joint pain, and headaches
At what type period did Hippocrates emphasize prognosis?
Ancient greece
Non-profit–provide health care screenings, services, meals for elderly and disabled
Volunteer services
Interdisciplinary Team?
A group of healthcare professionals with varied medical educations, backgrounds, and experiences who work together to deliver the best possible care of reach patient
What was a common procedure made in the Prehistoric era? What was it? Why was it used?
Trephination was the drilling of holes in the skull to relieve evil spirits
What is complementary therapy? What is one example?
This is a type of preventative care. This includes nutrition, exercise, yoga, meditation, acupuncture, massage.
Who created the aqueducts?
Ancient Romans
Care program focused on reducing pain, symptoms, and stress during the last stage of a terminal illness(death)- may be a hospital, outpatient facility, or in home
Hospice
What is an Acute Care Facility?
A healthcare facility that provides care for patients who have extremely severe conditions that require medical attention immediately
What were the 4 main inventions during the Modern Times?
The stethoscope, microscope, mercury thermometer, and the sphygmometer
What led to higher demand for healthcare providers?
Aging population, technological advancements, increasing in specialization
Who used tannic acid to treat burns?
Ancient Egyptians
Departments visiting nurse’s association, hospital based, and home health agencies
Home healthcare agencies
What is an Extended Care Facility?
A facility that provides health care and help with the activities of daily living people who may be physically or mentally unable to care for themself; this type of care may last from days to years