Medical history (WW1)

The Army Medical Services' role throughout history

Synopsis

This lesson looks at the development of important medical discoveries such as vaccination and pasteurisation. It introduces students to the British Army's contribution to the discovery and prevention of diseases such as malaria and brucellosis. It also explains the difficult but important role of the Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC) and demonstrates how the First World War played an important part in stimulating the discovery of penicillin.

MOD Topic

The Army Medical Services' role throughout history

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Curriculum Links

• Science
• Citizenship
• English

Prior Knowledge

None required.

Learning Outcomes

Lower ability students will:

• Have a basic understanding of the importance of the discoveries made by Ross, Bruce, Jenner, Pasteur and Fleming.
• Have a basic understanding that conflicts have historically provided a pressing need for improvements in the medical field, stimulating discovery and providing an opportunity to refine treatments.
• Have a basic understanding of the Royal Army Medical Corps.

Average ability students will:

• Understand the importance of the discoveries made by Ross, Bruce, Jenner, Pasteur and Fleming.
• Understand that conflicts have historically provided a pressing need for improvements in the medical field, stimulating discovery and providing an opportunity to refine treatments.
• Understand the role of the Royal Army Medical Corps.

Higher ability students will:

• Fully understand the importance of the discoveries made by Ross, Bruce, Jenner, Pasteur and Fleming.
• Fully understand that conflicts have historically provided a pressing need for improvements in the medical field, stimulating discovery and providing an opportunity to refine treatments.
• Fully understand the role of the Royal Army Medical Corps.

Lesson code

H8