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What is the main focus of Medical Laboratory Science?
What is the main focus of Medical Laboratory Science?
- Treatment of diseases only
- Prevention of diseases only
- Prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases (correct)
- Diagnosis of diseases only
According to Anne Fagelson, what does Medical Technology mainly involve?
According to Anne Fagelson, what does Medical Technology mainly involve?
- Performance of laboratory determinations and analysis used in diagnosis and treatment of diseases (correct)
- Application of principles of natural, physical, and biological sciences to laboratory procedures
- Investigation and determination of the causes of diseases
- Examination of various chemical, microscopic, etc. to aid physicians in diagnosis and treatment
What did the Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969 primarily address?
What did the Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969 primarily address?
- Prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases
- Examination of various chemical, microscopic, etc. to aid physicians in diagnosis and treatment (correct)
- Application of principles of natural, physical, and biological sciences to laboratory procedures
- Investigation and determination of the causes of diseases
Who is considered the Founder of scientific medicine and correlated anatomical and chemical laboratory findings?
Who is considered the Founder of scientific medicine and correlated anatomical and chemical laboratory findings?
In what way does a Medical Laboratory Scientist contribute to healthcare?
In what way does a Medical Laboratory Scientist contribute to healthcare?
According to Heinemann, what is the application of Medical Technology mainly concerned with?
According to Heinemann, what is the application of Medical Technology mainly concerned with?
Who was the first to see protozoa and classify bacteria according to shape?
Who was the first to see protozoa and classify bacteria according to shape?
Who was the Founder of Pathology known for work on embryology and anatomy?
Who was the Founder of Pathology known for work on embryology and anatomy?
Who established the first chemical laboratory related to medicine at the University of Michigan?
Who established the first chemical laboratory related to medicine at the University of Michigan?
Who wrote 'A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis' in 1908?
Who wrote 'A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis' in 1908?
Which event was an important factor in the growth of clinical laboratory during the early 20th century?
Which event was an important factor in the growth of clinical laboratory during the early 20th century?
Where was the first clinical laboratory established in the Philippines at the end of World War II?
Where was the first clinical laboratory established in the Philippines at the end of World War II?
Who opened the first clinical laboratory at John Hopkins Hospital in 1896?
Who opened the first clinical laboratory at John Hopkins Hospital in 1896?
Who was known for inventing and improving the compound microscope?
Who was known for inventing and improving the compound microscope?
Which individual was responsible for allowing clinical lab endorsement into Na?
Which individual was responsible for allowing clinical lab endorsement into Na?
In which year did courses in Medical Technology for Clinical and Laboratory Technician start?
In which year did courses in Medical Technology for Clinical and Laboratory Technician start?
In which year did World War II become an era of sophistication for clinical laboratory?
In which year did World War II become an era of sophistication for clinical laboratory?
Who was responsible for inventing and improving the compound microscope?
Who was responsible for inventing and improving the compound microscope?
Who established the first chemical laboratory related to medicine at the University of Michigan?
Who established the first chemical laboratory related to medicine at the University of Michigan?
Who is considered the Founder of Pathology known for work on embryology and anatomy?
Who is considered the Founder of Pathology known for work on embryology and anatomy?
Which individual was responsible for writing 'A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis' in 1908?
Which individual was responsible for writing 'A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis' in 1908?
In which century did Rudolph Virchow establish the Archives of Pathology in Berlin?
In which century did Rudolph Virchow establish the Archives of Pathology in Berlin?
What is the main focus of Medical Laboratory Science?
What is the main focus of Medical Laboratory Science?
Who is considered the Founder of scientific medicine and correlated anatomical and chemical laboratory findings?
Who is considered the Founder of scientific medicine and correlated anatomical and chemical laboratory findings?
According to Anne Fagelson, what does Medical Technology mainly involve?
According to Anne Fagelson, what does Medical Technology mainly involve?
Who was known for inventing and improving the compound microscope?
Who was known for inventing and improving the compound microscope?
Where was the first clinical laboratory established in the Philippines at the end of World War II?
Where was the first clinical laboratory established in the Philippines at the end of World War II?
Study Notes
Medical Laboratory Science
- The main focus of Medical Laboratory Science is on the application of scientific knowledge and principles to perform laboratory tests and provide accurate results to aid in disease diagnosis and treatment.
Medical Technology
- Medical Technology, according to Anne Fagelson, mainly involves the application of scientific knowledge and principles to perform laboratory tests and provide accurate results to aid in disease diagnosis and treatment.
- Medical Technology is also concerned with the application of scientific knowledge and principles to develop new laboratory tests and improve existing ones, as stated by Heinemann.
History of Medical Laboratory Science
- The Founder of scientific medicine and correlated anatomical and chemical laboratory findings is Rudolph Virchow.
- Rudolph Virchow established the Archives of Pathology in Berlin in the 19th century.
- Zacharias Janssen is known for inventing and improving the compound microscope.
- Giovanni Battista Morgagni is considered the Founder of Pathology, known for his work on embryology and anatomy.
- Henry Ruthenberg wrote 'A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis' in 1908.
- Aldred Scott Warthin established the first chemical laboratory related to medicine at the University of Michigan.
Development of Clinical Laboratories
- The Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969 primarily addressed the standardization of medical technology education and practice in the Philippines.
- World War II was an important factor in the growth of clinical laboratories during the early 20th century.
- The first clinical laboratory was established in the Philippines at the end of World War II.
- The first clinical laboratory in the United States was opened by William Welch at John Hopkins Hospital in 1896.
Contributions to Healthcare
- A Medical Laboratory Scientist contributes to healthcare by performing laboratory tests and providing accurate results to aid in disease diagnosis and treatment.
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Explore the evolution and definition of medical technology, including its application of natural, physical, and biological sciences in laboratory practices. Learn about the role of medical laboratory scientists in investigating and determining the causes of diseases.
