Learning Activities

1. View the following YouTube clip Precision Surgery - Advancements in Minimally Invasive Techniques and justify the effectiveness of precision surgery.

2. ‘Group Research and Presentation’ activity. Divide the class into four groups, assigning each group one of the following topics:

• Measuring Health: Research wearable devices (e.g. fitness trackers, smartwatches) and their role in health measurement (e.g. heart rate, step count, sleep patterns).
• Monitoring Health: Investigate remote monitoring tools used for managing chronic conditions 
• (e.g. continuous glucose monitors, blood pressure monitors).
• Early Diagnosis: Explore how AI, machine learning, and genomic testing are used to detect diseases at an early stage (e.g. AI in diagnostic imaging, genetic screenings for cancer).
• Precision Surgery: Study how robotic surgery, laser surgery and augmented reality are used to improve surgical precision and patient outcomes.

Each group will research their assigned topic, focusing on:

• What technology is being used in this area?
• How does this technology improve healthcare or patient outcomes?
• What are the challenges or limitations of using this technology?

Provide a real-world example of the technology in use (e.g. a particular device, surgery, or application). Each group will prepare a short presentation to explain their findings, including:

• Describe how the technology works and its role in health.
• Highlight the benefits and challenges.
• Use visual aids (images, videos or slides) to enhance the presentation.

Revision Questions  

1. Identify examples of current changes and challenges to the healthcare system.

2. Describe possible future changes and challenges to the healthcare system.

3. Explain why privatisation may pose challenges for the healthcare system.

4. Analyse how the function of hospitals may be impacted by changes in the healthcare system.

5. Assess the impact of rising GP and emergency waiting times.

Sample Answers

Sample answers coming soon.