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B2 Changes in medicine, c1848–c1948: Practice Questions

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Question 1

1 mark

Which piece of legislation in the late 19th century represented a major shift towards compulsory public health improvements by requiring local authorities to provide clean water and sewage disposal?

Question 2

1 mark

What was the significance of the Liberal Government's 1908 Children's Act (also known as the Children's Charter) for public health?

Question 3

1 mark

Which statement best describes the role of Florey and Chain in the development of penicillin during the Second World War?

Question 4

1 mark

What was the main purpose of the Public Health Act of 1848?

Question 5

1 mark

Which individual is credited with identifying the specific bacteria that caused cholera and tuberculosis, advancing the field of bacteriology?

Question 6

2 marks

What was the primary purpose of the Public Health Act of 1848 in Britain?

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Question 7

4 marks

Identify two ways in which World War I led to improvements in medical treatment or surgery.

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Question 8

6 marks

To what extent did the Beveridge Report (1942) redefine the relationship between the British citizen and the state regarding healthcare provision?

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Question 9

3 marks

Changes in medicine, c1848–c1948

(a) Describe the key features of Florence Nightingale’s changes to nursing at Scutari during the Crimean War.
(b) Explain why the Public Health Act of 1848 was passed. Consider the roles of Edwin Chadwick and the threat of cholera in your answer.

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Question 10

5 marks

B2 Changes in medicine, c1848–c1948

(a) Explain the roles of Florey and Chain in the development of penicillin during the 1940s.
(b) To what extent did the Second World War accelerate developments in surgery and medical treatment? In your answer, you should discuss at least two specific advancements, such as skin grafts or blood transfusions.
(c) Explain the significance of the Beveridge Report for the establishment of the National Health Service (NHS) in 1948.

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