Medicine (Predicted Questions) Flashcards
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Explain one way in which the work of individuals in industrial was similar to the work of individuals in modern. (4)
In both periods, individuals played a key role in improving medical knowledge and treatments.
In the Industrial period, Edward Jenner developed the smallpox vaccination.
In the Modern period, individuals like Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin, leading to antibiotics.
This shows that in both periods, individuals made breakthroughs that led to major changes in disease prevention or treatment.
Explain one way in which ideas about the cause of disease in the medieval were different from the ideas about the cause of disease in the Renaissance period. (4)
Medieval
Caused by punishment from God’s punishment and astrology.
Renaissance
Shift to more natural explanations such as miasma.
Renaissance thinkers began questioning old ideas and used observation and dissection to understand the body.
This shows a move from religious/supernatural explanations to more scientific thinking during the Renaissance.
Explain one way in which the role of the Government in medicine in the period of 1800-1900 was different from the role of the Government in medicine from 1900-present.
One key difference is the level of government involvement in public health.
In 1800–1900, the government followed a laissez-faire approach, meaning it avoided interfering in people’s health.
For example, the 1848 Public Health Act was not compulsory and many towns ignored it.
From 1900 onwards, the government became much more involved, creating the NHS in 1948, launching vaccination programmers, and creating campaigns such as change for life.
How did Vesalius’s work lead to progress during the Renaissance period?
Encouraged others to question old ideas.
Encouraged others to perform there own dissections.
How did Harvey’s work contribute to progress in medicine during the renaissance period?
Laid foundation for modern physiotherapy.
Changes medical thinking.
How does the public health act show the significance of the role of the Government from 1800-present?
Massive change as it shows the Government was willing to improve people’s lives.
How does the NHS show the significance of the role of the Government from 1800-present?
Makes healthcare universally accessible and it shows and increase in Government responsibility.
How does the discovery of anesthetics improve surgery?
Less deaths from shock pain so more complex operations can be done.
