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Chapter 1: History of Medicine & Pharmacy

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Aesculapius   God of medicine in Greek mythology.  
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Aristotle   Greek scientist, philosopher.  
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Bacon, Roger   English scientist responsible for scientific methods; he had an interest far in advance of his times in natural science, in controlled experiments, and in the accurate observation of phenomena.  
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Galen   Greek physician.  
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Hippocrates   Greek physician and philosopher, considered to be the father of medicine.  
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Mendel, Gregor   Scientist and monk known as the father of genetics.  
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Paracelsus   Swiss physician, philosopher, and scientist.  
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Apothecary   Latin term for pharmacist. Also, a place where drugs are sold.  
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Clinical Pharmacist   Pharmacist who monitors patient medications in inpatient and some retail settings.  
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Dogma   Code of beliefs based on tradition rather than fact.  
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Drug Education Coordinator   Pharmacist who helps set protocol in a hospital setting.  
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Formulary   A list of preferred drugs to be stocked by the pharmacy. Also, a list of drugs covered by an insurance company.  
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Inpatient Pharmacy   A pharmacy in a hospital or institutional setting.  
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Opioid   A synthetic analgesic that is similar to opium.  
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Opium   An analgesic that is made from the poppy plant.  
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Outpatient Pharmacy   Pharmacies that serve patients in their communities; pharmacies that are not in inpatient facilities.  
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Pharmacist   Person who dispenses drugs and counsels patients on medication use and any interactions it may have with food or other drugs.  
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Pharmacy   Drug or remedy (Greek word pharmakon).  
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Pharmacy Technician   Person who assists a pharmacist by filling prescriptions and performing other non-discretionary tasks.  
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Protocol   A set of standards and guidelines within which a facility works.  
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Shaman   Medicine person who holds a high place of honor in a tribe.  
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Pharmacy Clerk   Person who assists the Pharmacist at the front counter of the pharmacy; the person who accepts payment for medications.  
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