History of Hospitals and Nursing Reform

<p>An increase in middle-class patients seeking advanced medical treatment. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An assessment method considering both the patient's body and systemic factors. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Addressing the needs of children of the poor and unmarried women (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Immediate separation of children from parents became common (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Emphasis on acute care and trained medical staff (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They recognized hospitals for effective medical and nursing care (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The body could be pathologized and classed into healthy and ill categories (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased professionalization of medical practitioners (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It illustrated injuries and diseases related to war for study (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By advancing the understanding of human anatomy through dissections (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Economic considerations influencing medical decisions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>College of Surgeons (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To escape traditional practices of home-based care (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Improvement in surgical technique and understanding of anatomy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It reduced the availability of bodies for dissection (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A framework used by historians to analyze the provision of medical care in early modern times, focusing on economic factors influencing decisions.

The process of establishing formal qualifications, education, and standards for medical practitioners.

An early institution that shaped the professionalization of surgeons in England, providing education and certification.

A male practitioner specializing in childbirth, often competing with traditional midwives.

Military conflicts provided valuable opportunities for advancements in medical practices and understanding of the human body.

Surgical removal of a limb, a common procedure during wars, which led to improvements in technique and understanding.

The practice of examining and studying human bodies, especially after death, which greatly advanced medical knowledge.

A repository established after the American Civil War to collect and study medical artifacts and data, contributing to advancements in medicine.

The way doctors examine and understand a patient's body, influenced by medical knowledge and practices.

Florence Nightingale's approach to nursing emphasized cleanliness, sanitation, and patient care.

Methods used to prevent infection during medical procedures, reducing the risk of disease.

Hospitals that serve as training grounds for physicians and nurses, providing hands-on learning opportunities.

Nurses trained and organized to provide efficient and effective medical care.

Children's hospitals initially focused on providing care for impoverished children and the children of unmarried women, often located within 'Foundling Hospitals'.

During the 19th century, children's hospitals shifted their focus towards moral reform and incorporating medical treatment, reflecting the changing societal views on children's health.

In the early 20th century, specialized medical care became a key aspect of children's hospitals, attracting middle-class families. This led to a shift where parents had a limited role in their children's care within the hospital.

Cottage hospitals emerged as small hospitals designed to serve rural communities, providing basic healthcare and addressing the lack of travel options for those in isolated areas.

By the early 20th century, hospitals transformed into clinical spaces where the human body was closely studied, categorized into healthy and ill, and medical interventions became more standardized.