Evolution of Healthcare

What advancements in medicine were made 100 years ago?

• Doctors could cure diseases

• Doctors could treat diseases

• Doctors could prevent diseases

• Doctors could perform surgeries

Which of the following drugs were available 50 years ago?

• Penicillin and insulin

• Aspirin and ibuprofen

• Antidepressants and antihistamines

• Antibiotics and antacids

What is a holistic approach to the treatment of disease?

• Treating only the physical symptoms

• Treating only the mental symptoms

• Treating the patient as a whole person

• Treating the patient based on their social status

What is genomic medicine?

• Using technology in medical procedures

• Using stem cells to create new tissue

• Using a patient's unique genes to prevent illness

• Using regenerative medicine to treat diseases

What can regenerative medicine be used to treat?

• heart disease and diabetes

• Diabetes, arthritis, and asthma

• Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis

• High blood pressure, obesity, and allergies

What is an example of future technology in medicine?

• Virtual colonoscopy

• Traditional X-rays

• Physical therapy

• Traditional surgery

What is a current issue in healthcare?

• Affordability

• Accessibility

• Availability

• Acceptability

What is one way to address the affordability issue in healthcare?

• Diagnostic-related groups

• Health maintenance organizations

• Preferred provider organizations

• All of the above

What is the purpose of the Affordable Care Act?

• To increase healthcare costs

• To decrease healthcare accessibility

• To improve healthcare affordability

• To limit healthcare options