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Chapter 1 History AH

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Creator of Pasteurization/Smallpox Vaccine   Louis Pasteur  
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First culture to have medical records (written)   Egyptians  
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Culture that introduced acupuncture   chinese  
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Culture/Time Period that believed illness came from demons or angry gods.   Primitive  
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"Father of Medicine"   Hippocrates  
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First to organize care for injured soldiers.   Romans  
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Used filter systems in public baths to encourage cleanliness.   Romans  
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Person who described the circulation of blood flow from the heart.   William Harvey  
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Started "American Red Cross"   Clara Barton  
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Considered the "Founder of Modern Nursing"   Florence Nightingale  
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Described the structure of DNA.   Watson and Crick  
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"Father of Microbiology"   Robert Koch  
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People who introduced the use of insulin for diabetes.   Banting and Best  
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Name of the type of healthcare for the elderly.   Geriatric  
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State of being in optimum health with a balanced relationship of physical, social, and mental health.   wellness  
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Use of video, audio, and computer systems to provide medical and or healthcare services.   telemedicine  
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Methods used in conjunction with conventional medical therapies.   Complementary Therapies  
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Term for "Trying to control the rising cost of health care and achieving the maximum benefit for every dollar spent."   Cost containment  
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Dr. George Papanicolau developed this test to detect cervical cancer in females. (Hint: answer is shortened to a three letter abbreviation for the test)   Pap test  
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Alternate name for a Roentgenogram.   X-Ray  
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