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Which of the following is NOT a component of medicine?
Which of the following is NOT a component of medicine?
- Surgery (correct)
- Psychotherapy
- Prevention
- Diagnosis
Which of the following is a biomedical science used in contemporary medicine?
Which of the following is a biomedical science used in contemporary medicine?
- Medical devices (correct)
- Psychotherapy
- Prayers
- Herbs
Which of the following is NOT a therapy used in medicine?
Which of the following is NOT a therapy used in medicine?
- Psychotherapy
- External splints and traction
- Prayers (correct)
- Biologics
What is the historical connection between medicine and local culture?
What is the historical connection between medicine and local culture?
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What is the primary goal of medicine?
What is the primary goal of medicine?
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Study Notes
Components of Medicine
- Alternative therapies, such as acupuncture, are components of medicine
- Biomedical sciences, such as biochemistry, are components of medicine
- Social sciences, such as sociology, are components of medicine
- Philosophy is NOT a component of medicine
Biomedical Sciences
- Epidemiology is a biomedical science used in contemporary medicine
- Genetics is a biomedical science used in contemporary medicine
- Pharmacology is a biomedical science used in contemporary medicine
- Biochemistry is a biomedical science used in contemporary medicine
Therapies in Medicine
- Surgery is a therapy used in medicine
- Medication is a therapy used in medicine
- Radiation is a therapy used in medicine
- Faith healing is NOT a therapy used in medicine
Historical Connection between Medicine and Local Culture
- Medicine is influenced by local culture, and local culture is influenced by medicine
- Beliefs and values of local culture affect the practice of medicine
- Medical practices are shaped by the social and cultural context in which they are used
Primary Goal of Medicine
- The primary goal of medicine is to prevent and treat illness and disease
- The primary goal of medicine is to improve health and well-being
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