Final Exam Unit 2

What were some key milestones in the historical development of health sciences?

• Key milestones include the Hippocratic Corpus, the invention of the printing press, the development of germ theory, and the introduction of evidence-based medicine.

• The discovery of DNA structure

• The invention of the stethoscope

• The establishment of the World Health Organization

How did limited scientific understanding influence patient care in the past?

• Patients received personalized care based on individual needs.

• Limited scientific understanding resulted in ineffective treatments and reliance on superstition, compromising patient care.

• Scientific breakthroughs improved patient outcomes significantly.

• Limited scientific understanding led to advanced surgical techniques.

What was the significance of the shift from informal to formal medical education?

• It led to a decrease in the number of medical practitioners.

• It emphasized the importance of informal apprenticeships.

• The significance was the standardization and improvement of medical training and practice.

• It resulted in the elimination of all traditional healing practices.

In what ways has health insurance impacted healthcare delivery?

• Health insurance has improved access, reduced costs, incentivized preventive care, and influenced provider networks.

• Health insurance has eliminated all healthcare costs.

• Health insurance has decreased the quality of care provided.

• Health insurance has made preventive care unnecessary.

What are the main insights from the 2023 Global Health Care Outlook report?

• It highlights the decline of telehealth services in 2023.

• The report emphasizes the role of traditional medicine in healthcare.

• The focus is on increasing pharmaceutical prices and their impact.

• Key insights include the impact of digital transformation, the importance of health equity, and the need for sustainable practices in healthcare.

How does virtual health delivery address existing healthcare challenges?

• Increased hospital visits for patients

• Higher costs for telehealth services

• Virtual health delivery addresses healthcare challenges by providing remote access, reducing wait times, lowering costs, and enhancing patient engagement.

• Decreased patient satisfaction with care

What role does digital transformation play in modern healthcare?

• Digital transformation has no impact on patient communication.

• Digital transformation reduces the need for technology in healthcare.

• Digital transformation plays a crucial role in improving patient care, operational efficiency, and communication in modern healthcare.

• Digital transformation focuses solely on financial gains for healthcare providers.

How can health equity be achieved in healthcare systems?

• By limiting access to specialized care

• By addressing social determinants, ensuring access, implementing equitable policies, engaging communities, and promoting cultural competence.

• By focusing solely on medical treatments without community input

• By increasing healthcare costs for all

What are the implications of sustainability in healthcare delivery?

• Higher patient wait times and dissatisfaction

• Sustainability in healthcare delivery leads to improved patient care, reduced costs, and a minimized ecological footprint.

• Increased environmental pollution in healthcare

• Limited access to medical technology and resources

What are the future workforce dynamics in the healthcare sector?

• Increased demand for healthcare professionals, emphasis on technology integration, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Isolation of healthcare roles without collaboration

• Focus on traditional practices only

• Decreased need for healthcare workers