Challenges in Medical Tech Development and Adoption

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Why is the government in Canada cynical about accepting new technologies in healthcare?

To control the healthcare system (correct)
To promote preventive care
To increase healthcare expenditure
To enhance patient engagement

What is one of the goals of digital health mentioned in the text?

Limiting access to care
Promoting adverse effects
Increasing healthcare expenditure
Enhancing patient engagement (correct)

Why can some industries bypass certain policies and regulations in entering the healthcare market?

By ensuring extensive testing of their products
Due to government regulations
Without sufficient product testing (correct)
Through links between adverse effects

Why is digital technology important for those living in rural areas in Canada?

Due to fast aging population (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential benefit of remote patient monitoring as mentioned in the text?

Enhancing patient engagement (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a major challenge in the digitization of healthcare according to the text?

Interoperability between different systems (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why are some people hesitant about integrating different healthcare systems into one?

Fear of cybercrime and data security breaches (D) Signup and view all the answers

What contributes to the challenges faced in healthcare digitization due to human factors?

Anxiety and burnout among healthcare professionals (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why do hospitals need to be cautious about their cybersecurity measures?

To ensure transparency and ethics (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does the digital divide impact healthcare outcomes?

By creating technological inequality (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the drivers of digitization in healthcare according to the text?

Cost reduction, malpractice avoidance, increased innovation (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is highlighted as a key determinant in revolutionizing healthcare according to the text?

Data (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is mentioned as a challenge related to technology use in healthcare for some people?

Overuse of technologies (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of care delivery is highlighted as part of the decentralization of healthcare according to the text?

Home-based and community-based care (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of patient involvement is supported by technologies in healthcare according to the text?

Self-care, health monitoring, and lifestyle interventions (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does medical replacement involve?

Developing a new intervention superior to an existing one (D) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of health technologies, what are some ethical issues mentioned?

Loss of human touch/caring relationship (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key aspect of medical reassessment mentioned in the text?

Periodically reevaluating existing interventions (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to consider accountability in the context of new health technologies?

To hold responsible parties if something goes wrong (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common ethical concern related to insurance companies and healthcare as mentioned in the text?

Misuse of people's data for economically viable decisions (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'digital divide' refer to?

The gap between individuals who can access and use digital technologies, and those who cannot. (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to CADTH, what is the definition of Telehealth?

Delivery of healthcare services through various technologies when the patient and provider are not in the same location. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does WHO define eHealth?

The use of information and communication technologies to support health services. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main barrier to equity in digital access to healthcare depicted in the text?

Language barriers (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to consider readiness in adapting new technology according to the text?

To address issues beyond mere access to technology. (B) Signup and view all the answers