Definition and History of Medicine

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Who is mentioned as possibly the first person for whom a medical oath was written?

Galen

Cemal Hüseyin Güvercin

Hippocrates

Imhotep (correct)

According to the theory of Hippocrates, what is considered the cause of diseases?

Genetic predisposition

Punishment sent by the gods

Disturbance in the balance of fluids in the body (correct)

Disturbance of the balance of bodily humors

Which ancient figure is accepted as the authority in medicine and was considered the beginning of the Middle Ages?

Imhotep

Hippocrates

Galen (correct)

What is the etymological origin of the word 'medicine' according to the text?

Indo-European Signup and view all the answers

What does the author describe as 'the methodology of medicine'?

Technical and scientific studies applied in order Signup and view all the answers

Which ancient civilization's records mention Imhotep as a priest, architect, administrator, and physician?

Ancient Egyptian civilization Signup and view all the answers

What is the leading aim of science?

To know and analyze nature Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of technique?

To get benefit Signup and view all the answers

What is the Methodology of Medicine? How does medicine work?

Ways of obtaining accurate and realistic information on a topic and reaching descriptive definitions (knowledge generation methods) Signup and view all the answers

What are the departments of Clinical medical sciences?

Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Cardiology, Neurology Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the experimental method and Claude Bernard?

He explained the experimental method in medicine and formulated its necessity. Signup and view all the answers

What is the commitment of doctors in their day-to-day practice?

Integrity, compassion, altruism, continuous improvement Signup and view all the answers

What is considered as a subculture in medicine?

Medical knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What does medicine use to actively change and intervene?

Scientific knowledge and methodology Signup and view all the answers

What are considered as Basic medical sciences?

Biostatistics, Morphology (Anatomy, Histology), Biochemistry, Biophysics Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of telemedicine?

Improving patient access and quality of healthcare Signup and view all the answers

According to the World Medical Association (WMA), what does telemedicine involve?

Medical practice and information technology Signup and view all the answers

In telemedicine, what does the flow of information cover?

Interventions, diagnoses, and treatment recommendations Signup and view all the answers

How does telemedicine reshape the interaction between patients and physicians?

Virtual interaction between patient and doctor Signup and view all the answers

What is the practice of medicine over a distance called?

Telemedicine Signup and view all the answers

What are the two broad areas that telemedicine covers?

Virtual interaction and medical practice involving technology Signup and view all the answers

What does telehealth encompass?

Platforms offering health information without involving a clinician Signup and view all the answers

What do telecare systems aim to achieve?

Supporting care and wellbeing at home Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of e-health?

Application of information and communications technologies in healthcare Signup and view all the answers

What are the potential ethical concerns surrounding telemedicine?

Informed consent, justice, and competencies of healthcare professionals Signup and view all the answers

How are telemedicine and telehealth different?

Telemedicine involves transmission of specialist knowledge, whereas telehealth does not necessarily involve a clinician Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of telemedicine?

To transmit specialist knowledge directly to the patient in need Signup and view all the answers

How do telemedicine and telecare differ?

Telemedicine enables remote consultation, whereas telecare refers to the idea of enabling people to remain independent in their own homes Signup and view all the answers

'Telehealth' refers to:

Any platform offering health information and support without necessarily involving a clinician Signup and view all the answers

What is e-health focused on?

Application of information and communications technologies across all functions affecting health Signup and view all the answers

What are the aims of telecare systems?