In this module you will revise;
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Ideas about the cause of disease and illness (Advances in understanding the causes of illness and disease: the influence of genetic and lifestyle factors on health. Improvements in diagnosis: the impact of the availability of blood tests, scans and monitors)
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Approaches to prevention and treatment (the extent of change in care and treatment. The impact of the NHS and science and technology; improved access to care; advances in medicines, including magic bullets and antibiotics; high-tech medical and surgical treatment in hospitals. New approaches to prevention: mass vaccinations and government lifestyle campaigns)
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Module 4 case studies:
(Key individual; Fleming, Florey and Chain’s development of penicillin
Situation: The fight against lung cancer in the 21st century: the use of science and technology in diagnosis and treatment; government action)