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Who is recognized as the 'Father of Medicine' for his contributions to medical ethics and observation?
Who is recognized as the 'Father of Medicine' for his contributions to medical ethics and observation?
What medical observation was first noted by Indian physicians around 500 A.D.?
What medical observation was first noted by Indian physicians around 500 A.D.?
Which ancient physician performed the first recorded autopsy on Julius Caesar?
Which ancient physician performed the first recorded autopsy on Julius Caesar?
What type of laboratory procedure is considered the oldest?
What type of laboratory procedure is considered the oldest?
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What did Vivian Herrick trace as the beginnings of medical technology?
What did Vivian Herrick trace as the beginnings of medical technology?
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Which document described treatments for diseases and included information about hookworm infection?
Which document described treatments for diseases and included information about hookworm infection?
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What notable event is associated with Anne Fagelson in the history of medical technology?
What notable event is associated with Anne Fagelson in the history of medical technology?
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What year was the first laboratory related to medicine opened at the University of Michigan?
What year was the first laboratory related to medicine opened at the University of Michigan?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding Hippocrates' contributions?
Which of the following statements is true regarding Hippocrates' contributions?
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Who started the first laboratory instruction in 1884?
Who started the first laboratory instruction in 1884?
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What significant contribution did Dr. William H. Welch make between 1878 and 1885?
What significant contribution did Dr. William H. Welch make between 1878 and 1885?
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Which institution established a laboratory under Dr. William Osler?
Which institution established a laboratory under Dr. William Osler?
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In what year was the first laboratory course in pathology offered in an American Medical School?
In what year was the first laboratory course in pathology offered in an American Medical School?
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What size was the first clinical laboratory opened by Dr. William Osler?
What size was the first clinical laboratory opened by Dr. William Osler?
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What methodology did Sir John Scott Burdon-Sanderson apply in his medical practice?
What methodology did Sir John Scott Burdon-Sanderson apply in his medical practice?
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What disease was specifically searched for during the routine examinations at Osler's laboratory?
What disease was specifically searched for during the routine examinations at Osler's laboratory?
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What year was the William Pepper Laboratory opened at the University of Pennsylvania?
What year was the William Pepper Laboratory opened at the University of Pennsylvania?
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How many technicians were employed in the US in 1900?
How many technicians were employed in the US in 1900?
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What was Dr. James C. Todd's contribution to medical literature in 1908?
What was Dr. James C. Todd's contribution to medical literature in 1908?
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Which act was approved in 1911 that influenced the development of laboratory science?
Which act was approved in 1911 that influenced the development of laboratory science?
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What significant change occurred in 1940 regarding laboratory technician training in the US?
What significant change occurred in 1940 regarding laboratory technician training in the US?
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Which organization was established in 1936?
Which organization was established in 1936?
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What was a major advancement in laboratory medicine during World War II?
What was a major advancement in laboratory medicine during World War II?
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Who introduced the science of medical technology in the Philippines at the end of World War II?
Who introduced the science of medical technology in the Philippines at the end of World War II?
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Who conducted the feasibility study for the BS MedTech course at Centro Escolar University?
Who conducted the feasibility study for the BS MedTech course at Centro Escolar University?
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When did the first batch of the BS MedTech course at Far Eastern University graduate?
When did the first batch of the BS MedTech course at Far Eastern University graduate?
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What is one of the primary purposes of the Philippine Association of Schools of Medical Technology and Public Health?
What is one of the primary purposes of the Philippine Association of Schools of Medical Technology and Public Health?
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Who served as the first president of PASMETH?
Who served as the first president of PASMETH?
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Which year was the first organizational meeting of PASMETH held?
Which year was the first organizational meeting of PASMETH held?
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What role did Dr. Serafin Juliano hold in the first set of PASMETH officers?
What role did Dr. Serafin Juliano hold in the first set of PASMETH officers?
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In what year was PASMETH formed?
In what year was PASMETH formed?
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Who appointed Dr. Serafin Juliano and Dr. Gustavo Reyes to organize PASMETH?
Who appointed Dr. Serafin Juliano and Dr. Gustavo Reyes to organize PASMETH?
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Who was instrumental in preparing the formal syllabus for the medical technology training program in 1954?
Who was instrumental in preparing the formal syllabus for the medical technology training program in 1954?
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In what year did the Bureau of Education approve the Medical Technology School with a five-year curriculum?
In what year did the Bureau of Education approve the Medical Technology School with a five-year curriculum?
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Who was the first graduate of the Medical Technology program in March 1955?
Who was the first graduate of the Medical Technology program in March 1955?
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What significant change occurred at AUP in 2006 regarding the Medical Technology course?
What significant change occurred at AUP in 2006 regarding the Medical Technology course?
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When was the temporary permit for the Medical Technology program issued to UST?
When was the temporary permit for the Medical Technology program issued to UST?
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What was the original reason for offering Medical Technology as an elective at UST?
What was the original reason for offering Medical Technology as an elective at UST?
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Which institution offered the Medical Technology course as early as 1953?
Which institution offered the Medical Technology course as early as 1953?
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What major event happened on June 30, 1960, regarding UST's Medical Technology program?
What major event happened on June 30, 1960, regarding UST's Medical Technology program?
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Who served as President of PASMETH from 1973 to 1974?
Who served as President of PASMETH from 1973 to 1974?
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Which of the following individuals served as Vice President during the 1972-1973 school year?
Which of the following individuals served as Vice President during the 1972-1973 school year?
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What was one of the recognized accomplishments of PASMETH?
What was one of the recognized accomplishments of PASMETH?
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In what year did PASMETH receive SEC registration help from Attorney Dexter Bihis?
In what year did PASMETH receive SEC registration help from Attorney Dexter Bihis?
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Who was the Dean of PASMETH from 2002 to 2010?
Who was the Dean of PASMETH from 2002 to 2010?
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What type of programs did PASMETH conduct as part of their accomplishments?
What type of programs did PASMETH conduct as part of their accomplishments?
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What does the value of INTEGRITY emphasize?
What does the value of INTEGRITY emphasize?
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Which core value refers to high-quality performance?
Which core value refers to high-quality performance?
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What does PROFESSIONALISM encompass?
What does PROFESSIONALISM encompass?
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Which aspect defines COMMITMENT within the core values?
Which aspect defines COMMITMENT within the core values?
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The PAMET logo's circle symbolizes what concept?
The PAMET logo's circle symbolizes what concept?
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What does the triangle in the PAMET logo represent?
What does the triangle in the PAMET logo represent?
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Who proposed a primitive version of the germ theory in the 16th century?
Who proposed a primitive version of the germ theory in the 16th century?
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Which scientist is known as the 'Founder of Pathology'?
Which scientist is known as the 'Founder of Pathology'?
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What significant medical procedure was first successfully conducted by Richard Lower in 1665?
What significant medical procedure was first successfully conducted by Richard Lower in 1665?
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Which invention allowed human beings to observe bacteria for the first time?
Which invention allowed human beings to observe bacteria for the first time?
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Who pioneered clinical cytology in the 18th century?
Who pioneered clinical cytology in the 18th century?
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Which dye discovery in the 19th century advanced microbiology?
Which dye discovery in the 19th century advanced microbiology?
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What did Alexander Fleming discover about Penicillium?
What did Alexander Fleming discover about Penicillium?
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In what year did Karl Landsteiner discover the major blood groups?
In what year did Karl Landsteiner discover the major blood groups?
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What is the primary aim of the Philippine Society of Medical Technology Students (PHISMETS)?
What is the primary aim of the Philippine Society of Medical Technology Students (PHISMETS)?
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Who is recognized as the Father of PAMET?
Who is recognized as the Father of PAMET?
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When was PAMET formally established?
When was PAMET formally established?
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What is one of the goals of PAMET's vision?
What is one of the goals of PAMET's vision?
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What type of events does PHISMETS promote for Medical Technology students?
What type of events does PHISMETS promote for Medical Technology students?
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What does PAMET aim to achieve for its members?
What does PAMET aim to achieve for its members?
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What function does PHISMETS serve in relation to student research?
What function does PHISMETS serve in relation to student research?
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Where was the first national convention of PAMET held?
Where was the first national convention of PAMET held?
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Study Notes
Early History of Medical Technology
- Hippocrates (460 B.C.): Known as the "Father of Medicine"; studied signs and symptoms; rejected divinity-related illness; influenced medical ethics through the Hippocratic Oath.
- Rufus of Ephesus: First to describe hematuria (blood in urine).
- Antistius: First forensic pathologist; performed Julius Caesar's autopsy.
- Indian Physicians (500 A.D.): Identified "honey urine" as a sign of diabetes mellitus due to high sugar content.
- Isaac Judaeus (900 A.D.): Established guidelines for using urine in diagnosis.
- Vivian Herrick (1550 B.C.): Identified intestinal parasites, marking a foundational moment in medical technology.
- Ebers Papyrus (circa 1500 B.C.): Ancient Egyptian text detailing medical practices; included records of polyuria and intestinal worms.
Medical Milestones
- 16th Century: Girolamo Fracastoro proposed early germ theory; validated centuries later by Koch and Pasteur.
- William Harvey (1628): Described blood circulation; foundational to cardiovascular science.
- Anton van Leeuwenhoek (1632-1723): Invented microscopes, leading to advances in microbiology; first to observe bacteria.
- Rudolph Virchow (1847): Established cellular pathology principles and founded the Archives of Pathology.
Development of Medical Technology in the United States
- 1884: First chemical laboratory related to medicine opened at University of Michigan; Dr. Silas Douglas initiated laboratory education.
- 1878-1885: Dr. William H. Welch created the first pathology course in the U.S. at Bellevue Hospital Medical College.
- 1896: Dr. William Osler opened the first clinical laboratory at John Hopkins Hospital, focusing on malaria detection.
- 1920 Census: Recorded 3,500 laboratory technicians, a growth from just 100 in 1900.
Formal Education and Growth of Medical Technology in the Philippines
- 1954: Dr. Pio de Roda initiated a structured training program in medical technology.
- Manila Sanitarium and Hospital: Offered the first medical technology course in the Philippines in 1953.
- University of Santo Tomas (UST): Introduced medical technology as an elective in 1957; became an established course by 1960.
- Centro Escolar University (CEU): First batch of medical technology graduates in 1962.
Professional Organizations and Milestones
- PASMETH (1970): Formed to maintain standards in medical technology education; organized by deans and heads of medical technology schools.
- PAMET (1963): National organization for registered medical technologists, founded by Mr. Crisanto Almario; aims for professional standardization and recognition in the field.
Contemporary Developments
- World War II: Advancements in laboratory medicine; increased use of blood transfusions and automated lab equipment.
- PAMET Mission and Core Values: Focus on integrity, excellence, professionalism, commitment, and unity to elevate the profession.
PAMET Logo
- Symbolism: Circle represents continuous education and practice; triangle signifies love, respect, integrity; green color symbolizes health; microscope and snake reflect the scientific basis of medical technology; logo features the year of the first PAMET election (1964).
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Explore the fascinating origins of medical technology from ancient times to the Renaissance. This quiz covers influential figures such as Hippocrates and major milestones in medical practices. Gain insight into how early observations and innovations laid the groundwork for modern medicine.
