31 Questions
Who is mentioned as possibly the first person for whom a medical oath was written?
Imhotep
According to the theory of Hippocrates, what is considered the cause of diseases?
Disturbance in the balance of fluids in the body
Which ancient figure is accepted as the authority in medicine and was considered the beginning of the Middle Ages?
Galen
What is the etymological origin of the word 'medicine' according to the text?
Indo-European
What does the author describe as 'the methodology of medicine'?
Technical and scientific studies applied in order
Which ancient civilization's records mention Imhotep as a priest, architect, administrator, and physician?
Ancient Egyptian civilization
What is the leading aim of science?
To know and analyze nature
What is the purpose of technique?
To get benefit
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)
What are the departments of Clinical medical sciences?
Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Cardiology, Neurology
What is the relationship between the experimental method and Claude Bernard?
He explained the experimental method in medicine and formulated its necessity.
What is the commitment of doctors in their day-to-day practice?
Integrity, compassion, altruism, continuous improvement
What is considered as a subculture in medicine?
Medical knowledge
What does medicine use to actively change and intervene?
Scientific knowledge and methodology
What are considered as Basic medical sciences?
Biostatistics, Morphology (Anatomy, Histology), Biochemistry, Biophysics
What is the primary focus of telemedicine?
Improving patient access and quality of healthcare
According to the World Medical Association (WMA), what does telemedicine involve?
Medical practice and information technology
In telemedicine, what does the flow of information cover?
Interventions, diagnoses, and treatment recommendations
How does telemedicine reshape the interaction between patients and physicians?
Virtual interaction between patient and doctor
What is the practice of medicine over a distance called?
Telemedicine
What are the two broad areas that telemedicine covers?
Virtual interaction and medical practice involving technology
What does telehealth encompass?
Platforms offering health information without involving a clinician
What do telecare systems aim to achieve?
Supporting care and wellbeing at home
What is the focus of e-health?
Application of information and communications technologies in healthcare
What are the potential ethical concerns surrounding telemedicine?
Informed consent, justice, and competencies of healthcare professionals
How are telemedicine and telehealth different?
Telemedicine involves transmission of specialist knowledge, whereas telehealth does not necessarily involve a clinician
What is the purpose of telemedicine?
To transmit specialist knowledge directly to the patient in need
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
'Telehealth' refers to:
Any platform offering health information and support without necessarily involving a clinician
What is e-health focused on?
Application of information and communications technologies across all functions affecting health
What are the aims of telecare systems?
Supporting care and wellbeing at home
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