Health Care Systems Chapter 2
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What was the belief as to why individuals became sick during primitive times?

The belief that an individual was sick because of bad air or demons.

Which group of people began public health and sanitation?

Romans

Which group of people is noted as keeping the first accurate medical records?

The Egyptians

For the abbreviations below, identify what stands for as well as what they're responsible for.

<p>CDC: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; they are responsible for controlling the spread of diseases in the US. FDA: Food and Drug Administration; They are responsible for protecting the public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, our nation's food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does WHO stand for and what are they responsible for?

<p>World Health Organization; They are responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, and providing technical support to countries to strengthen their health systems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define the following terms:

<p>Wellness = The state of being in good health, both physically and mentally. Meditation = A practice where an individual uses mental techniques to train attention and awareness, and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state. Acupuncture = Traditional Chinese medicine technique that involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body. Holistic health care = A system of healthcare that considers the whole person, including their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects, rather than just treating specific symptoms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Primitive Times Sanitation

  • Belief about illness causes in primitive times is not specified.

Public Health Systems

  • Groups responsible for initial public health and sanitation systems are not mentioned.

Medical Records

  • The group responsible for early and accurate medical records is not described.

Chapter 2 - Health Care Systems

  • Abbreviations and their meanings and responsibilities are listed.
  • CDC: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  • FDA: Food and Drug Administration
  • WHO: World Health Organization
  • AHA: American Heart Association
  • ARC: American Red Cross
  • NIH: National Institutes of Health

Health Care Terms

  • Various health care terms are defined.

  • Wellness: Not defined.

  • Meditation: Not defined.

  • Acupuncture: Not defined.

  • Holistic health care: Not defined.

  • Long-term care: Not defined.

  • Hospice: Not defined.

  • Emergency care: Not defined.

  • Managed care: Not defined.

  • Deductible: Not defined.

  • Co-payment: Not defined.

  • HMO: Health Maintenance Organization

  • PPO: Preferred Provider Organization

  • Medicare: A federal health insurance program for people 65 or older.

  • Medicaid: A state and federal health insurance program for low-income individuals and families.

  • Workers' compensation: Not defined.

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Explore key health care systems and terms in Chapter 2. This quiz covers significant organizations like the CDC, FDA, and WHO, along with various health-related definitions. Test your knowledge on public health responsibilities and critical health care terminology.

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