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What is one way contemporary medicine treats injury and disease?
What is one way contemporary medicine treats injury and disease?
- Psychotherapy (correct)
- Herbal remedies
- Prayer
- Ancient philosophies
Which of the following is NOT a component of medicine?
Which of the following is NOT a component of medicine?
- Prevention
- Diagnosis
- Prognosis
- Religion (correct)
What is one practice that medicine has evolved to maintain and restore health?
What is one practice that medicine has evolved to maintain and restore health?
- Herbal remedies
- Psychotherapy
- Religious rituals
- Biomedical research (correct)
What are some examples of therapies used in medicine?
What are some examples of therapies used in medicine?
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When did medicine start being practiced?
When did medicine start being practiced?
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Study Notes
Contemporary Medicine
- Treats injury and disease using various approaches, including pharmaceuticals, surgery, and other interventions.
Components of Medicine
- Includes various elements, EXCEPT for spiritualism.
Evolution of Medicine
- Has evolved to maintain and restore health through practices such as prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation.
Therapies in Medicine
- Examples include pharmaceutical therapy, surgical therapy, radiation therapy, and alternative therapies like acupuncture and herbal medicine.
History of Medicine
- Has its roots in ancient civilizations, with evidence of medical practice dating back to around 3000 BCE.
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