History of Healthcare
This ancient Greek physician is famous for creating an oath that doctors still take today.
Who is Hippocrates?
This type of care focuses on preventing illness before it starts.
What is preventative care?
This is the shortest degree you can earn in healthcare after high school.
What is an Associate's degree?
This federal law protects patient privacy and medical records.
What is HIPAA?
This government agency tracks disease outbreaks and works to prevent epidemics.
What is the CDC?
This practice involved drilling holes into the skull, possibly to treat headaches or mental illness.
What is trepanation?
This facility provides care for patients with terminal illnesses who want comfort rather than treatment.
What is hospice?
This medical specialty focuses on treating skin conditions and diseases.
What is dermatology?
This document allows a patient to refuse life-sustaining medical treatment.
What is a living will?
This government program provides health insurance for low-income individuals and families.
What is Medicaid?
This scientist discovered penicillin, one of the first antibiotics.
Who is Alexander Fleming?
This government program provides health insurance for people over 65 years old.
What is Medicare?
This specialty involves treating disorders of the digestive system.
What is gastroenterology?
This occurs when a healthcare provider fails to provide proper care, resulting in patient harm.
What is negligence?
This is the fixed amount you pay each month for health insurance coverage.
What is a premium?
This period in European history saw a decline in medical knowledge and practice.
What is the Dark Ages?
This type of care allows patients to receive medical services from home using technology.
What is telemedicine?
This healthcare professional draws blood samples from patients for testing.
What is a phlebotomist?
This legal document allows someone else to make medical decisions for you if you cannot.
What is power of attorney?
This is a percentage of medical costs that you share with your insurance company after meeting your deductible.
What is coinsurance?
This nurse and statistician reduced death rates in hospitals by improving sanitation and hygiene practices.
Who is Florence Nightingale?
This is the amount of money you must pay out of pocket before your insurance begins to pay.
What is a deductible?
This specialty focuses on helping patients recover movement and strength after injury or surgery.
What is physical therapy?
This is the process of explaining a medical procedure to a patient and getting their permission before proceeding.
What is informed consent?
This is a fixed amount you pay for each medical service or visit.
What is a copay?