Comparing thermometers or blood pressure monitors

Medical instruments are assessed and compared (supports AQA Unit 8).

This resource features study sheets for two subjects:

Fit for its purpose: the key features needed by a clinical thermometer or blood pressure monitor. The generic features required by physiological measuring devices are determined by considering clinical thermometers.
Comparing two measuring devices.Students design and carry out an investigation to determine which of two clinical thermometers or blood pressure monitors is better suited to a particular purpose.