History of Pharmacy Practice PDF

1. Some History of Pharmacy Practice 1. Lead-in "The role of pharmacists has changed significantly over the centuries." Write down your thoughts on what you believe are the key differences between the role of ancient apothecaries and modern pharmacists. Share your ideas with the group. 2. Match t...

1. Some History of Pharmacy Practice 1. Lead-in "The role of pharmacists has changed significantly over the centuries." Write down your thoughts on what you believe are the key differences between the role of ancient apothecaries and modern pharmacists. Share your ideas with the group. 2. Match the words to their meanings: 1. medicine a. лекарство 2. scientist b. ученый 3. sick c. больной 4. nurse d. древний 5. patient e. открыть 6. ancient f. медсестра 7. advanced g. продвинутый 8. discover h. аптекарь 9. apothecary i. трава 10. herb j. пациент 3. Read the text and decide if the statements are true or false. 1. In ancient Egypt, apothecaries wrote medicine recipes on special paper called papyrus. T/F 2. Hippocrates is known as the "father of pharmacy." T/F 3. Apothecaries' shops became common in Europe during the Middle Ages. T/F 4. In the 1800s, new machines and science did not help in making better medicines. T/F 5. Today, pharmacists only work in pharmacies. T/F A long time ago, people used plants and herbs to make medicines. They did not have doctors like we do today. Instead, healers and wise people made the medicines. These medicines helped people feel better when they were sick. This was the beginning of pharmacy practice. In ancient Egypt, around 2000 BC, there was a special person called an "apothecary." An apothecary made and sold medicines. They wrote down recipes for medicines on special paper. This paper was called a "papyrus." In ancient Greece, around 400 BC, a famous person named Hippocrates wrote about medicines and how to use them. He is often called the "father of medicine." In the Middle Ages, around 700 AD, apothecaries became more common in Europe. They opened shops in towns. These shops were called "apothecaries' shops." People went to these shops to buy medicines. The apothecaries learned more about plants and herbs. They also learned about new medicines from other countries. This helped them make better medicines. In the 1800s, new machines and new science helped make better medicines. Chemists and scientists worked together. They discovered new drugs. They also learned how to make medicines in a laboratory. This was a big change. It helped more people get the medicines they needed. Today, pharmacy practice is very advanced. Pharmacists go to school for many years. They learn about medicines and how they work. Pharmacists work in pharmacies, hospitals, and clinics. They help doctors and nurses. They also help patients understand their medicines and how to take them. The history of pharmacy practice is very interesting. It shows how people have always tried to help each other feel better. From ancient times to today, making and giving medicines has been an important job. 4. Read the text again and choose the correct answer. 1. What did people use to make medicines a long time ago? A. Doctors B. Plants and herbs C. Machines D. Chemicals 2. Where did the "apothecary" work in ancient Egypt? A. In a hospital B. In a pharmacy C. In a laboratory D. In a temple 3. What did people call the shops where apothecaries worked in the Middle Ages? A. Chemist shops B. Medicine shops C. Apothecaries' shops D. Herb shops 4. What helped make better medicines in the 1800s? A. New inventions B. More herbs C. Increased trade D. Traditional remedies 5. Where do pharmacists work today? A. Only in hospitals B. Only in pharmacies C. Only in clinics D. In pharmacies, hospitals, and clinics 5. Discuss the questions with your partner. 1. Have you ever used a natural remedy for a cold or headache? 2. What do you think about using plants for medicine? 3. Do you know any old remedies from your family? 4. How do you feel when you are sick? 5. Who do you ask for help when you are not well? 6. What is your favourite way to take care of yourself when you are ill? 7. Do you prefer going to a doctor or trying home remedies first? 8. What medicines do you usually have at home? 9. How important is it to understand how to use medicine? 10. Why do you think people like to learn about health and medicine? 6. Unscramble the words to make sentences. 1. Pharmacy / 2,000 / over / practice / started / ago / years ________________________________________________________________________________ 2. opened / first / pharmacy / The / 754 / in / AD / in / Baghdad ________________________________________________________________________________ 3. ancient / made / doctors / medicines / In / Egypt ________________________________________________________________________________ 4. Greek / language / from / The / word / pharmacy / comes ________________________________________________________________________________ 5. sold / the / middle / apothecaries / medicines / In / ages ________________________________________________________________________________ 6. 1821 / school / France / in / first / pharmacy / The / was ________________________________________________________________________________ 7. Pharmacists / many / years / for / must / study ________________________________________________________________________________ 8. are / UK / in / the / 300,000 / over / pharmacists / There ________________________________________________________________________________ 9. use / helps / safe / Pharmacy / medicine / people / with ________________________________________________________________________________ 10. give / patients / health / also / advice / Pharmacists / to ________________________________________________________________________________ 7. Choose one of the topics below and write an opinion essay (120-150 words). Personal essay topics: 1. My favourite medicine and how it helps me feel better. 2. How learning about pharmacy practice has changed my view on health. 3. The most interesting thing I discovered about pharmacists in my town. 4. How a visit to the pharmacy made me understand more about medicines. 5. My dream job as a pharmacist and how I would help people. General essay topics: 1. Pharmacy practice is essential for keeping people healthy. Do you agree? 2. Some people believe that pharmacists are just sellers of medicine. What do you think? 3. The role of pharmacists is becoming more important in our communities. Do you agree or disagree? 4. Many people rely on pharmacists for advice about their health. Is this a good idea? 5. The history of pharmacy shows us how far we have come in medicine. Are these changes mostly positive or negative?