Improvements in diagnosis (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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In which century did the diagnostic revolution occur?
In which century did the diagnostic revolution occur?
20th century
What are pathologists?
What are pathologists?
Specialists who analyse blood samples
What can blood tests reveal about a patient's health?
What can blood tests reveal about a patient's health?
Infections, organ function & blood sugar
What can X-rays enable doctors to see?
What can X-rays enable doctors to see?
Bones, fractures & certain diseases
Which technologies provide detailed images of internal organs and tissues?
Which technologies provide detailed images of internal organs and tissues?
MRI, CT scans & ultrasound
What are endoscopes?
What are endoscopes?
Flexible instruments with cameras
What is the function of a pacemaker?
What is the function of a pacemaker?
Regulates heart rhythms
What do dialysis machines do?
What do dialysis machines do?
Perform the function of failing kidneys
What do modern doctors combine for accurate diagnosis?
What do modern doctors combine for accurate diagnosis?
Traditional knowledge & scientific testing
When were CT and MRI scanning introduced?
When were CT and MRI scanning introduced?
1970s-1980s
What key benefit have technological advances brought to diagnosis?
What key benefit have technological advances brought to diagnosis?
More accurate & reliable diagnosis
What does prosthetic technology provide?
What does prosthetic technology provide?
Artificial limbs to restore mobility