H i s to r y a n d T r e n d s o f H e a l t h C a r e
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REVIEW QUESTIONS
1. Name the person responsible for each of the following
events in the history of health care. Briefly state how
their accomplishments contributed to the current state of
health care.
a. ancient Greek who is known as the Father of
The
Medicine
b. artist who drew the human body during the
An
Renaissance
c. The inventor of the microscope
d. The individual who discovered roentgenograms (X-rays)
e. The person who discovered penicillin
2. Create a time line for the history of health care showing
the twenty (20) events you believe had the most impact on
modern-day care. State why you believe these events are
the most important.
3. List six (6) specific ways to control the rising cost of health
care.
4. You are employed in a medical office with four physicians.
Identify four (4) specific ways to conserve energy in the
office.
5. Write a brief essay describing how you maintain physical,
emotional, social, mental, and spiritual wellness. Be sure to
include specific examples for each type of wellness.
6. Review all the CAM therapies shown in Table 1-8. Identify
two therapies that you believe would be beneficial. Explain
why you think the therapies might be effective.
