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The Impact of Louis Pasteur and Joseph Lister on 19th Century Medicine

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
5 questions
~10 mins
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This worksheet focuses on the contributions of Joseph Lister to 19th-century medicine, particularly his development of antiseptic techniques. Students will analyze primary sources to evaluate Lister's impact and the reliability of historical evidence.

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#History
#History
#19th Century Medicine
#Standard
#Source Analysis (Text)
#Lister
#Understand Lister's contributions to medicine
#Analyze primary sources to evaluate historical significance
#Compare different perspectives on medical advancements

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The Impact of Louis Pasteur and Joseph Lister on 19th Century Medicine

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Analyzing Lister's Contributions to Surgery

Source A: Lister's Report on Antiseptic Surgery

'In my experiments, I have found that applying carbolic acid to wounds significantly reduces infection and improves healing outcomes. I began using antiseptic techniques in my surgical procedures, which drastically decreased post-operative infections and death rates. The use of disinfectants has become a vital part of modern surgery, saving countless lives.' Provenance: Joseph Lister, 1867, report presented to the Medical Royal Society.

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What does Source A tell us about Lister's work in medicine? (3 marks)
[3 marks]
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Explain the purpose and origin of Source A. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
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How useful is Source A for understanding Lister’s impact on medicine? Explain your answer. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
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Compare how Lister’s approach differed from earlier surgeons. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
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Outline the importance of Lister’s work in the history of medicine. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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