Health sciences

The discipline of Health sciences addresses the study of health, health care, and related subjects. Incorporating a wide range of academic disciplines, this field of study engages with both STEM and emerging patient-centric paradigms such as patient safety and social care research. The ever-evolving knowledge bases in health sciences sometimes appear conflicting due to diverse intellectual origins. Notably, a pronounced bias is evident favoring views that prioritize control over human agency, as illustrated in the Randomized Control Trial designs, contrasted against more naturalistic interpretations evident in research methodologies like Ethnography.

Branches of health sciences[edit | edit source]

The field of health sciences is vast and covers multiple domains:

Mental health - Concerned with psychological well-being and cognitive functioning.
Social health - Pertains to one's ability to interact in the societal setting and maintain social relationships.
Physical health - Focuses on the physiological functioning of the body and its systems.

Medicine and its branches[edit | edit source]

Medicine is central to the health sciences, emphasizing the diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and understanding of diseases. This broad field encompasses numerous specialized branches:

Anesthesiology: Addressing life support and anesthesia requirements during surgical procedures.
Angiology: Studying the circulatory system and related diseases.
Audiology: Dedicated to preventing and treating auditory impairments.
Cardiology: Concerned with heart and blood vessels disorders.
Critical care medicine: Provides intensive care for critically ill patients.
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History of health sciences[edit | edit source]

To understand the progression and evolutions in the health sciences, one must delve into:

History of medicine: A chronology tracing the discoveries, advancements, and methodologies in the field of medicine.

General health sciences concepts[edit | edit source]

Key concepts and professionals in the realm of health sciences include:

Disease: Abnormal conditions affecting the body or mind.
Healing: The process of recovery or restoration of health.
Doctor: Professionals like Dentist, Physician, Surgeon, and Veterinarian.
Institutions like Hospital and roles like Nurse.
Therapeutic agents and procedures such as Medication and Operation.

Diagnostic methods[edit | edit source]

Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective health care. Some standard diagnostic methods include:

Physical examination: Methods like Auscultation and Percussion.
Medical history: Gathering past health and illness data for diagnostic insights.
Medical imaging: Advanced techniques such as X-ray, CT scan, PET scan, and more.

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