High-tech Surgery: Causes and Consequences

History
GCSE / Grade 8 / Year 11
9 questions
~18 mins
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This worksheet explores the causes and consequences of advancements in high-tech surgery within modern medicine, encouraging students to analyze historical developments and their impacts.

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High-tech Surgery: Causes and Consequences

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Grade GCSE / Grade 8 / Year 11
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Introduction to High-tech Surgery

Source A: Report on the Development of Modern Surgical Techniques

'Advances in technology, such as imaging and robotics, have revolutionized surgery, enabling less invasive procedures and improved recovery times.' Provenance: Article published in the Medical Journal, 2020.

1.
Outline the main technological advances in modern surgery described in Source A. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Explain how these technological advances have improved patient outcomes. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Causes of Technological Development in Surgery

Source B: Historical Perspective on Medical Innovation

'The desire to reduce surgical risks and improve survival rates drove investment in new technologies like imaging and robotics.' Provenance: Historian’s review, 2018.

1.
Compare the motivations behind the development of high-tech surgical methods as described in Source B with earlier motivations for surgical improvements. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
2.
Analyse how technological progress in medicine has been influenced by wider societal changes. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
C

Consequences of High-tech Surgery

Source C: Patient Perspectives on Modern Surgery

'Patients benefit from quicker recoveries and less pain, but some worry about the high costs and access to advanced technologies.' Provenance: Patient survey, 2021.

1.
Explain the positive consequences of high-tech surgery based on Source C. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Outline some negative consequences of high-tech surgery discussed in Source C. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
3.
Compare the societal impacts of high-tech surgery with its individual benefits and drawbacks. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
D

Evaluation and Future Developments

Source D: Expert Opinion on Future of Surgery

'Emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and nanotechnology promise to further transform surgery, but raise ethical and practical questions.' Provenance: Expert interview, 2022.

1.
Analyse the potential future impacts of emerging technologies on surgery. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
2.
Write a balanced conclusion on the impact of technological advancements in surgery. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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1/1/2026
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