Year 10 - History
Modern improvements in diagnosis
Medicine in Britain, c1250–present
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils learn about either migrants in Britain or medicine in Britain over a period of roughly 1000 years. They examine one of these themes, analysing the impact it had in Medieval, Early Modern, Industrial and Modern Britain, with a particular focus on change and continuity.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain how and why diagnosis improved after 1900.
Key Notes
- Diagnosis in 1900 mainly depended upon the judgement of individual doctors.
- Laboratory testing became commonplace during the 20th century.
- New technologies have provided more detailed information to support diagnoses.
- Many technologies used for modern diagnosis remove the need for invasive procedures.
Vocabulary To Learn
- diagnosis: the process of saying what is wrong with someone who is sick
- invasive: in this context, medical treatments which involve cutting into the body
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- The use of technology in modern medicine means doctors aren't very involved in making diagnoses.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.
Diagnosis in 1900 mainly depended upon the judgement of individual doctors. Laboratory testing became commonplace during the 20th century.
2. Define this history term and explain why it matters in this topic. 'diagnosis'
the process of saying what is wrong with someone who is sick.
3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.
Mistake: The use of technology in modern medicine means doctors aren't very involved in making diagnoses. Correction: Technology can help patients to monitor some health conditions themselves but many technologies that help diagnosis require a doctor to operate them or to interpret the information they provide.
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