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What significant medical condition was described by Sushruta around 600 BC?

  • Heart disease
  • Diabetes (correct)
  • Intestinal infection
  • Leprosy
  • Which ancient text is considered the oldest preserved Egyptian compilation of medical texts?

  • Sushruta Samhita
  • Ebers Papyrus (correct)
  • The Canon of Medicine
  • Hippocratic Corpus
  • What did Hippocrates contribute to medical understanding during 300 BC - 180 AD?

  • Identifying infectious agents
  • Advancements in surgical techniques
  • Theory of the four humors (correct)
  • The concept of contagion
  • What unusual attraction did Sushruta note about the urine of diabetic patients?

    <p>It attracts black ants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What symptom of diabetes was recorded in the Ebers Papyrus around 1500 BC?

    <p>Passage of large amounts of urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following responsibilities should a clinical laboratory professional prioritize for accurate testing results?

    <p>Ensure accuracy and precision of results</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which job opportunity would a medical technologist typically NOT be employed?

    <p>Veterinary laboratory scientist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which field of specialty focuses specifically on diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs?

    <p>Hematology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which option does NOT represent a typical place of work for professionals in clinical laboratory science?

    <p>Technical schools</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key role of laboratory professionals in health promotion programs?

    <p>Collaborating with other health care professionals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who led the reorganization of the abandoned laboratory in October 1945?

    <p>Dr. Alfredo Pio de Roda</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of the training program offered by Dr. de Roda and his colleagues between 1947 and 1954?

    <p>To train medical technicians</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which division of the US army was responsible for establishing the first clinical laboratory in the Philippines?

    <p>6th Infantry Division</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the Manila Public Health Laboratory become non-operational?

    <p>June 1945</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which individual served as the Manila City Health Officer and supported Dr. de Roda in 1945?

    <p>Dr. Mariano Icasian</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of Robert Koch's postulates states that a pathogen must be present in all cases of a disease?

    <p>The pathogen must be present in all cases of a disease.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant contribution did Dr. William Welch make to medical education?

    <p>He became the first dean of a major university medical school.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The book titled 'Clinical Diagnosis: A Manual of Laboratory Methods' was authored by which individual?

    <p>James Campbell Todd</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year did the Pennsylvania state legislature enact a law related to clinical laboratories?

    <p>1918</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which university was the first to offer a medical technology degree program?

    <p>University of Minnesota</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary focus of the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science when it was established?

    <p>Promoting collaboration between laboratory technicians and physicians.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which divisions were included in clinical laboratory administrative units established in large hospitals in 1920?

    <p>Bacteriology, serology, and radiology.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant development in the professional recognition of medical technologists during the 1950s?

    <p>The implementation of licensure laws.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did John Kolmer publish in 1918 regarding laboratory technicians?

    <p>A demand for and training requirements of laboratory technicians.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of the Bureau of Government Laboratories established in 1901?

    <p>It managed the production of vaccines.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which significant change occurred in the Bureau of Government Laboratories in 1905?

    <p>It became the Bureau of Science which focused on tropical diseases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which institution was established first as a clinical laboratory in the Philippines?

    <p>First Clinical Laboratory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the first director of the Bureau of Government Laboratories known for?

    <p>Leading vaccine production efforts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year was the Hospital Real established in Cebu?

    <p>1887</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was NOT part of the Bureau of Government Laboratories' facilities?

    <p>Clinical sample examination rooms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did the U.S. healthcare team play in relation to the First Clinical Laboratory?

    <p>They built the laboratory based on military needs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the main functions of the Laboratory Municipal de Manila?

    <p>Performing laboratory examinations of food, water, and samples</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What medical technology was invented in the 1590s?

    <p>Compound microscope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is known as the 'Father of Microbiology' for improving the compound microscope in the 17th century?

    <p>Anton van Leeuwenhoek</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately describes Richard Lower's contribution in the 18th century?

    <p>He performed blood transfusions from one animal to another.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Frederick Dekkers discover regarding proteins in urine?

    <p>They precipitate when boiled with acetic acid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Louis Pasteur is best known for which significant achievement in the 19th century?

    <p>Developing a vaccine against anthrax.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principle forms the basis of Koch's postulates?

    <p>Pure cultures must induce disease when introduced to healthy subjects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technique is associated with John Snow in relation to public health in the 19th century?

    <p>Identifying the cholera outbreak sources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which historical figure is associated with the identification and classification of bacteria shapes?

    <p>Anton van Leeuwenhoek</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Isaac Judaeus known for in relation to uroscopy?

    <p>Formulating rules for using urine in diagnosis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes hematuria as defined by Rufus of Ephesus?

    <p>A diagnosis related to visual examination of urine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Prayer Before Class

    • Holy Spirit, Divine Creator, is the true source of light and wisdom
    • The prayer asks for brilliance to be poured upon the intellect
    • The darkness of sin and ignorance should be dissipated
    • A penetrating mind is needed to understand concepts with ease
    • A strong memory and methodical approach are requested
    • Lucidity to comprehend the material and abundant grace in expressing thoughts are requested for the work
    • Success is desired as well as guidance through Jesus Christ, true God, true man, living and reigning with God and the Father through eternity.

    Overview of the Medical Technology Profession

    • Principles of Medical Technology Practice 1
    • The study is about Medical Technology Profession
    • The outline includes introduction, historical perspective, and medical technology education

    Learning Outcome

    • Discuss the practice of medical technology, with emphasis on the Philippine setting.

    Formative Assessment Questions

    • Question 1: Location of the first clinical laboratory in the Philippines
    • a. Intramuros, Manila
    • Correct answer
    • Question 2: The first medical technologist in the Philippines to earn a Bachelor's degree?
    • a. Dr. Alfredo Pio de Roda
    • Correct answer
    • Question 3: Founder of Medical Technology Education in the Philippines?
    • b. Dr. William Welch
    • Correct answer
    • Question 4: Who wrote the book "Clinical Diagnosis: A Manual of Laboratory Methods"?
    • a. James Campbell Todd
    • Correct answer
    • Question 5: Definition of Medical Technology based on principles.
    • b. Ruth I. Heinemann
    • Correct answer

    Introduction

    • Overview of the Medical Technology Profession

    What is Medical Technology?

    • Also known as Clinical Laboratory Science (Moraleta) or Medical Laboratory Science (CMO 13 s. 2017)
    • A branch of medicine concerned with the performance of laboratory determinations and analyses used in the diagnosis, treatment of the disease and maintenance of health

    Medical Technology Profession

    • Described as an auxiliary branch of laboratory medicine
    • Deals with various chemical, microscopic, bacteriologic, and other medical laboratory procedures to aid physicians

    What does a Medical Technologist do?

    • Engages in the work of medical technology under the supervision of a pathologist or licensed physician (DOH)
    • Has passed the prescribed course and examination

    Medical Technology Practice

    • Designed to improve the detection, diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of diseases
    • Has linkages with other disciplines for specific diagnostic and therapeutic purposes
    • Its nature is contextual, interdisciplinary, and interdependent

    R.A. 5527 - The Medical Technology Act of 1969

    • Details the examination of human tissues, secretions, and bodily fluids using various laboratory techniques/procedures like blood banking, histotechnology, cytotechnology, and clinical research, as well as reagent preparation, quality control, and specimen collection/preservation

    Roles and Responsibilities

    • Perform clinical laboratory testing
    • Perform special procedures
    • Ensure accuracy and precision of results
    • Be honest in practice
    • Ensure timely delivery of results
    • Demonstrate professionalism
    • Uphold confidentiality
    • Collaborate with other health care professionals
    • Conduct research
    • Involvement in health promotion programs

    Job Opportunities

    • Medical technologist in a clinical laboratory
    • Histotechnologist/research scientist in an anatomical laboratory
    • Academe
    • Perfusionist
    • Molecular scientist
    • Diagnostic product specialist
    • Public health practitioner
    • Health care leader
    • Molecular biology/epidemiology
    • Veterinary laboratory science
    • Forensic science
    • Nuclear medicine/science
    • Health facility administration and management
    • Quality management

    Field of Specialty

    • Hematology
    • Clinical chemistry
    • Clinical microscopy
    • Microbiology
    • Blood bank and transfusion practices
    • Immunology and serology
    • Histopathology and anatomic pathology

    Places of Work

    • Private and Non-profit Organizations
    • Hospitals
    • Laboratories
    • Biotechnology firms
    • Blood banks
    • Clinics
    • Medical equipment manufacturers
    • Colleges and universities
    • Physician's offices
    • Diagnostic testing companies
    • Pharmaceutical companies
    • Health maintenance organizations
    • Research institutes

    Historical Perspective

    • - Ancient Egyptian Period:*
      • Ebers Papyrus (1500 BC): Oldest preserved Egyptian medical texts containing first records of diseases such as intestinal infection
    • - Classical Greek Period:*
      • Sushruta (600 BC): Described diabetes, detailing large urine passage and the sweet urine attracting ants
    • - Hellenistic Period:*
      • Hippocrates (300 BC − 180 AD): Known as the "Father of Medicine", focusing on humors.
    • - Roman Period:*
      • Galen (300 BC): Developed ideas about diabetes and the relationship between bodily fluids, intake, and urine volume
    • - Medieval Period:*
      • Rufus of Ephesus (50 AD): Defined hematuria and identified kidney problems -Uroscopy (Medieval Period): Diagnosis through visually examining urine
    • - Middle Ages:*
      • Isaac Judaeus (900 AD), compiled medical rules of urine (Kidney problem diagnosis)
    • - 16th and 17th Centuries:*
      • Zacharias Janssen and Hans Janssen (1590s): Contributed to modern microscopic designs and analysis
      • Anton van Leeuwenhoek (17th Century): improved compound microscope, observed and classified bacteria according to shape.
        • Frederic Dekkers (17th Century): noted the protein precipitation in urine.
        • Richard Lower (18th Century): researched blood transfusion from one animal to another.
        • William Hewson (18th Century): discovered plasma as a separate constituent of blood
    • - 19th Century:*
      • John Snow (1854): Cholera outbreak
        • Louis Pasteur (1857): success in producing immunity to rabies.
        • Robert Koch (mid-1800s): Developed Koch's postulates to define the specificity of diseases.
        • Ernst Von Bergmann (1886): Introduced steam sterilization in surgery
        • Elie Mechnikov (1886): described phagocytes in fighting infections.
        • Karl Landsteiner (1902): Distinguished blood groups through the development of the ABO blood group system.
        • August von Wassermann (1906): Developed immunologic tests for syphilis,
        • Howard Ricketts (1906): Discovered microorganisms (Rickettsiae) which lies between bacteria and viruses
        • Hans Fischer (1929): Identified the structure of hemoglobin.
    • - 20th Century:*
    • James Westgard (1954) : Introduced the westgard rules for quality control
    • Jonas Salk (1954): Developed poliomyelitis vaccine
    • Baruch Samuel Blumberg (1973): Introduced hepatitis B vaccine
    • Kary Mullis (1985): Developed the PCR (polymerase chain reaction)
    • Andre Van Steirteghem (1992): Introduced Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)
    • James Thomson (1998): Derived the first human stem cell line

    History of Medical Technology in the United States

    • The evolution of medical technology labs in the United States from the mid-1800s.
    • University of Michigan Hospitals
    • The work of Dr. William Welch & development of medical programs in the United States. Other points are located in respective sections

    History of Medical Technology in the Philippines

    • Colonial period developments and origins of Manila hospitals
    • 16th Century through 1960. Reorganization and establishment of facilities and their programs.
    • 1901: Establishment of the Bureau of Government Laboratories, other points are located in respective sections

    Prayer after Class

    • Prayer for a mind to know God, a heart to seek Him, wisdom to uncover Him, for a life that will be pleasing to Him.
    • Hope to embrace and be with God.

    Formative Essay Assignment

    • Goal setting after earning a Medical Technology degree
    • Include the vital roles of a medical technologist and approaches to accomplish the goals.
    • The length of the essay should be between 300-500 words.

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