Chapter 16.2

Question 1

chiropractic medicine

Answer 1

medical treatment with emphasis on manipulation of spinal column

Question 2

what is chirporactor based on

Answer 2

life-giving energy is given through spin via nervous system. Having a misaligned or dislocated spine disrupts the force

Question 3

How many accredited schools in canada can a chiropractor obtain their license?

Answer 3

1

Question 4

massage therapist

Answer 4

manipulates soft tissue to provide relief by apply degrees of pressure and movements

Question 5

How long is training to become a massage therapist

Answer 5

2 year intensive program

Question 6

accupuncture

Answer 6

2000 year old chinese art inserting fine needles at one point on the skin falling along 14 major meridians or pathways of energy (qi)

Question 7

herbalist and homeopaths

Answer 7

medicinal qualities of plants and herbs

Question 8

what percent of canadians use herbalist and homeopathic remedies

65%

74%

38%

73%

Answer 8

73%

Question 9

herbs make up what percent of pharmaceutical drugs today?

85%

45%

30%

25%

Answer 9

25%

Question 10

what are tinctures? standardized extracts? freeze dried?

Answer 10

fresh -dried extract

pill or capsule form

long lasting

Question 11

herbal medicines tend to be more intense or milder than synthetic drugs

Answer 11

milder b/c effect are more slow

Question 12

group practice vs solo practioners

Answer 12

single or multi-speciality, physicians share office, equipment’s, bills, and staff cost

medical provider practicing independently

Question 13

what is better group or solo practioners

Answer 13

group b/c they save on equipment duplicates and improved quality b/c peer reviewed

Question 14

nonprofit (voluntary) hospitals vs for-profit (proprietary) hospitals

Answer 14

hospitals funded by people through taxes

hospital that provide return on earning to investors; not funded by government

Question 15

define outpatient (ambulatory) care

Answer 15

treatment that does not involve an overnight stay in the hospital

Question 16

Most hospitals are now designated trauma centres. What is a drawback of this?

Answer 16

they are expensive but they reduce mortality rates of trauma patients

Question 17

who is repsibisbile for HSOs

Answer 17

ministry of health