History of Health Care timeline.

This is the time when people thought disease was directly correlated with possession by supernatural spirits and demons. Ceremonies were used to drive out the evil spirits but their methods were typically ineffective. This time period shaped medicine today by creating medication using plants and herbs which is the basis of pharmaceuticals in present times. Although trepanation and other undesirable practices were used, this time period was the gateway to the progression of medicine.

The ancient Egyptians were the first to maintain adequate medical records, one of the most important tools utilized in modern medicine. Medical records keep health care organizations running correctly and efficiently to treat their patients with the best care possible. Maintaining medical records proved to have a drastic effect on medicine and the way hospitals and care facilities work today.

The ancient Chinese changed the perspective on how to view medicine which had a heavy impact on the health care world today. Changing the idea that looking at all aspects of the body including physical, mental, and emotional wellness instead of just treating a specific body part drastically reformed the ideology of medicine. Focusing on holistic medical practices improves the ability of a health professional to treat a patient with better accuracy and with lasting results.

The Greeks were one of the first to dive into the study of medicine and science. For the first time illness was discovered to be created by different causes other than foul odor and possession. Diets and cleanliness as well as different treatments were used and are still used today. The observations of the human body led to the discovery of the effects of the disease which has been further discovered based on the primitive discoveries of the Greeks. This group of people furthered medicine today.

Hippocrates, known as the "father of medicine," helped to develop a method of body observation, seeing presented signs and symptoms of the disease, and creating a medical oath to uphold high ethical standards. The Hippocratic Oath has been adapted to today's society but the structure is the outline in modern medicine. His research has been the baseline of the majority of medical developments today. His discoveries helped formulate a path of medical advancement making him a central figure.

The Ancient Romans developed the facilities that we now call hospitals. This practice started when the ill were cared for in people's homes and religious institutions. Public health and sanitation practices began to improve people's welfare, including filtering systems, sewers, and aqueducts. They figured out the regulating fluids which are central to the understanding of the body as well as the discovery of bodily functions and study of symptoms that has changed the modern way of thinking.

Renewed interest in medicine sparked the creation of medical universities to help create a focused study. Chemistry was used to advance pharmaceutics and cures were developed for diseases. Blood was discovered to be the culprit of many diseases and a suture technique was discovered which radically transformed and is now is common practice in every medical scene. People started basing diagnoses on observed symptoms which helped further medical discovery and laid the basis for observation today.

The rebirth of medicine led to extreme advancement. For example, dissection led to a better understanding of anatomy and physiology. Dissection allowed for more detailed depictions of the body, and the images were used for the study. Books were published on topics such as anatomy and dietetics. The circulatory system was discovered which created a specialty in lungs. Chemical remedies were used to treat disease and optics were studied. All these reforms have translated to today's medical realm.

Ambroise Paré is known as the "Father of Modern Surgery." The discovery of surgery is one of the most important parts of medicine in helping the wellness of people. This French surgeon discovered the use of ligatures to tie off arteries and stop bleeding, stopped the use of boiling oil to cauterize wounds, improved fracture treatments, and promoted the use of artificial limbs. All of these practices have been built off of and modernized but stem from the same idea of Dr. Paré.

William Harvey was the first to describe the way blood moves through the body from the heart. He discovered that the heart is the hearth and regulator of blood movement which changed the way people understand circulation. The way blood moves have become an extremely important discovery that has helped in cases such as identifying if an organ is dying because of loss of blood. The movement of blood is extremely important because it aids doctors in decisions and diagnoses.

Leeuwenhoek is named the "Father of Microbiology." The creation of the microscope is one of the most important tools that was discovered. Because of this tool, the study of medicine and advancements drastically changed for the better. Now a bacterium and microscopic body parts can be isolated and studied, vaccines can be developed, and the microscopic world is now tangible. The development of such a key tool forever changed the trajectory of medicine.

Franklin discovered bifocals for glasses. Surgeons constantly use glasses to see minuscule parts of the body and are able to accomplish surgeries with better accuracy because of better sight which is aided by the discovery of bifocals. With better vision, fewer accidents are likely to happen and lessen eye strain helping the surgeon's endurance. Bifocal glasses revolutionized the way medical professionals carry out their daily duties.

John Hunter was an English Surgeon that created the feeding tube. Many people require feeding tubes for various reasons so being able to maintain a steady supply of nutrients necessary for survival is crucial. This innovation has led to a longer life span for people with nutritional needs that cannot be met by eating food by mouth. He also established scientific surgical procedures. Both of these discoveries have continued to the present day and have been built upon in modern society.

Laëneec was a French physician who is called the "Father of Pulmonary Diseases." He invented the stethoscope which is a tool seen by almost any therapeutic service professional. This tool developed a way to listen to the heart and lungs for any abnormalities. He used auscultation and percussion to form the basis of diagnostic techniques that are still used in medicine today. He dedicated his life to further understanding of the lungs which was the foundation for today's pulmonary world.

Florence Nightingale is the founder of modern nursing. She helped lead 38 other nurses to serve in the war, helping to treat wounded soldiers. She helped reform conditions that were inadequate and unsanitary in hospitals and other care facilities. Her efforts decreased deaths by 2/3. She then established a training school for nurses in London. Many of her principles are adapted and used today. Nurses are crucial to efficient and functional care facilities.

Clara Barton was a female nurse that created a renowned organization called the American Red Cross. This organization has been built upon and is still functioning today to aid disaster relief. This organization is crucial to maintaining the welfare of citizens as well as providing medical care to those who are victims of a disaster. The Red Cross provides supplies and in-person care to people who have gone through devastation and I think this organization is important for healthcare in the US.

Pasteur was a French biologist and chemist that is known as the "Father of Microbiological Sciences and Immunology," He discovered that microorganisms cause disease and created the germ theory, pasteurization, vaccination, and fermentation. He proved that there are harmful germs grown on perishable foods cause infections. He used weaker germs to kill off more dangerous bacteria. His sanitation and discovery of causative agents created reforms and spurred innovation in medicine.

Both of these men aided in the discovery of DNA and the double helix. This influential discovery has helped medical professionals dive deeper into susceptibility, genetics, and understanding of diseases and how they are genetically carried. The use of the x-ray helped to create a better understanding of the true power of DNA and has given the medical field the ability to place the structure of the body with function. Their discovery is the basis of genetic research today.

I think that the establishment of this organization had a detrimental effect on medicine and medical practices. Since the transplant of organs has grown throughout the centuries, the lack of organs became an issue but has now been aided by the UAGA. I think this is an important event because it gives people and health care professionals access to life-saving organs. Lives can be saved because of the donation process. Now more lives can be saved because of a wider access to viable organs.

Da Vinci, the first robotic surgical system, allowed for a less invasive approach, faster recovery times, and less pain. In our rapidly changing world that is always busy this use of technology has spurred innovation in using technology to aid surgery and create more efficient and quicker surgical endeavors. Surgery is now taking less time and people are able to recover quicker and have a higher survival rate because of this technology. Robotic surgery was a milestone in the medical profession.