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    Cards (66)

    • Shrapnel
      Fragmented metal from explosive devices causing injuries.
    • Harold Gillies
      Pioneering surgeon known for facial injury treatments.
    • Plastic Surgery
      Surgical specialty focused on reconstructing body parts.
    • Pedicle
      Skin patch moved with blood supply for grafting.
    • Francis Derwent Wood
      Sculptor who created facial masks for injured soldiers.
    • Blood Transfusions
      Process of transferring blood to a patient.
    • Sodium Citrate
      Chemical added to blood for short-term storage.
    • X-rays
      Imaging technique used to visualize internal injuries.
    • Marie Curie
      Scientist who advanced X-ray technology in WWI.
    • Mobile X-ray Units
      Portable machines for on-site medical imaging.
    • Amputation
      Surgical removal of a limb due to injury.
    • Prosthetic Limbs
      Artificial devices replacing missing limbs.
    • James Edward Hanger
      Inventor of improved prosthetic limbs after amputation.
    • Trench Warfare
      Combat method causing numerous limb injuries in WWI.
    • Liberal Reforms
      Health measures introduced by the Liberal Party.
    • Charles Booth
      Researcher revealing poverty levels in London.
    • Absolute Poverty
      Condition where basic needs cannot be met.
    • Seebohm Rowntree
      Philanthropist studying poverty in York.
    • Queen Mary's Hospital
      Facility for treating soldiers with facial injuries.
    • Facial Masks
      Lifelike coverings aiding soldiers' social reintegration.
    • Surgical Innovations
      New techniques developed for treating war injuries.
    • Field Hospitals
      Temporary medical facilities near combat zones.
    • Poverty Line
      Income threshold to avoid poverty, £125 in 2021.
    • 1867 Reform Act
      Legislation granting voting rights to more working-class men.
    • Labour Party
      Political party that first entered Parliament in 1900.
    • Liberal Party
      Political party aiming to maintain working-class support through reforms.
    • Second Boer War
      Conflict revealing public health issues in military recruits.
    • Free School Meals
      Introduced in 1906 to improve children's health.
    • Medical Inspections
      Started in 1907 to assess student health in schools.
    • Old Age Pensions Act
      1908 law providing pensions to eligible seniors over 70.
    • Labour Exchanges Act
      1909 act establishing job matching services for workers.
    • National Insurance Act
      1911 act creating health care and sick pay deductions.
    • Opposition to Reforms
      Criticism of Liberal reforms for insufficient support.
    • Guinea Pig Club
      Support network for soldiers with severe facial injuries.
    • Archibald McIndoe
      Surgeon treating soldiers' facial injuries during WWII.
    • Blood Transfusions
      Technique for transferring blood to treat injuries.
    • Charles Drew
      Surgeon who improved blood storage and transport methods.
    • Blood for Britain
      Campaign for US civilians to donate blood during WWII.
    • Health of Soldiers
      Concerns raised about soldiers' fitness during the Boer War.
    • Pension Eligibility
      Criteria for receiving pensions based on income and age.
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