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What is pencillin, when was it discovered, and what is it used for?
It is an antibiotic discovered in in 1928 by Alexander Fleming; it was the 1st antibiotic to treat bacterial infections
Antoine Van Leeuwenhoek
invented the microscope
Clara Barton
founder of the American Red Cross
Edward Jenner
pioneered concept for vaccines, created the smallpox vaccine
Hippocrates
known as “Father of Medicine”, 1st to believe disease was caused naturally rather by superstitions, Hippocratic Oath
Dedectible
amount of money you must pay BEFORE your insurance begins paying for your services
HMO
Health Maintenance Organization, medical insurance where you must choose a primary care doctor to see, but company pays more if you got to a preferred doctor
Premium
the amount of money that must be paid to purchase/obtain health insurance
Medicaid
for ppl with lower incomes and few personal assets
Worker’s Comp
governement insurance that provides medical benefits and wage replacement for those injured at work