Health History and Trends

What are the Romans responsible for contributing to modern medicine?

Wellness promoted by a well-balanced diet; regular exercise; routine physical exams

All of the following are cost containment measures except:

The Father of Medicine

The founders of modern medicine are the

Rising cost of health care is due to all of the following except:

Archaeological evidence indicates that trepanation occurred as early as

Invented the stethoscope

The "Father of Microbiology"

Founded the American Red Cross

Acupuncture and holistic medicine originated with the

The "rebirth of the science of medicine" occurred during the

First female physician in the U.S.

The first pharmacies were created during the

Discovered the polio vaccine

What culture required the examination and licensing of physicians?

Insulin was discovered in the

These were the first to recognize illness as a result of natural causes.

Wellness promoted by understanding personal feelings and expressing them appropriately

The first doctor to use antiseptic during surgery

Wellness promoted by using values, ethics, and morals to find meaning and purpose

Formal training for nurses began during the:

In the middle ages this disease led to the death of 75% of the population in Europe and Asia

All of the following are discoveries of the 21st century except:

The founder of Modern Nursing

Developed the small pox vaccine

Discovered penicillin