Chapter 12: Computers & Technology in Health Care
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Name 5 general areas of health care that use computers and technology.

Info systems, Diagnostic Testing, Treatment, Patient Monitoring, Educational Tools

Define computer literacy.

Basic understanding of how computers work and of the applications used in your field.

What is ergonomics?

Study of people's efficiency in their working environment.

Identify 3 ergonomic techniques that should be used while working on a computer.

<p>Proper lighting, Proper posture, A chair with good support.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify 5 types of info that can be managed.

<p>Word processing, Scheduling, Monitoring patients, Compiling databases, Maintaining financial records.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the HIE? What is its purpose?

<p>Health Information Exchange; allows all health care agencies to readily transfer patient EHRs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can confidentiality be maintained while using a computer for patient records?

<p>Individuals' files are locked and secured.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a CT scanner enable a physician to do?

<p>Provide easier identification of basic structures, tumors, and abnormalities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does ultrasonography create an image of a body part, such as in a developing fetus?

<p>It uses high frequency sound waves that bounce back as an echo when they hit different tissues and organs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name 6 types of technology that can be used in the treatment of patients.

<p>Lasers, Robotic Surgery, Image Guided Surgery, Radiation Surgery, Computer Aided Surgery, Automatic Drug Dispensing System.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify 4 advantages to using digital radiography in place of conventional radiographs in dental offices.

<p>Safer for the patient, Environmentally friendly, Image storing is easier, Images can be enhanced or contrasted.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does external-beam radiation therapy kill cancer cells?

<p>It uses photon beams.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are fetal heart monitors used during labor and delivery?

<p>To constantly measure heart rate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define electrical impedance tomography.

<p>An imaging technique that creates images by measuring electrical conductivity of body tissues from sensors placed on the skin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is MEDLINE?

<p>Manufacturer of medical supplies serving hospitals, nursing homes, and healthcare agencies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are networks? What do they allow between individuals?

<p>Networks allow multiple users to share the same data or information at the same time and enable rapid communication.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is electronic mail?

<p>Another name for email.</p> Signup and view all the answers

List 3 types of attachment healthcare workers might send by email.

<p>Insurance forms, Files in word processing, Financial data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define telemedicine.

<p>Use of video, audio, and computer systems to provide medical and/or health care services.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define telepharmacies.

<p>Uses computerized dispensing units to dispense medications rapidly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define virtual communities.

<p>A practice that allows patients to communicate with a physician by email.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a major use for the Internet in health care?

<p>Organ transplants.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to evaluate the source of all info found on the Internet?

<p>Not all data is correct or current.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify 4 things that can lead to a loss of info and/or damage to the software and hardware of a computer.

<p>Electrical surges, Power outages, Viruses, Hacking.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do computer viruses gain access to a computer?

<p>They can come through the files downloaded.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a firewall?

<p>Protective programs that limit the ability of other computers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify the 4 ways you can protect and secure computerized patient records.

<p>Develop and implement a security plan, Prepare documents that patients sign, Determine the level of security, Incorporate periodic password expirations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

ADDS

<p>Associate Director for Data Science.</p> Signup and view all the answers

CAD

<p>Computer Aided Design.</p> Signup and view all the answers

CAI

<p>Computer Assisted Instruction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

CT

<p>Computerized Tomography.</p> Signup and view all the answers

EHR

<p>Electronic Health Record.</p> Signup and view all the answers

HIE

<p>Health Information Exchange.</p> Signup and view all the answers

HIS

<p>Hospital Information Systems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

IGS

<p>Image-Guided Surgery.</p> Signup and view all the answers

MIS

<p>Magnetic Information Systems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

MRI

<p>Magnetic Resonance Imaging.</p> Signup and view all the answers

PET

<p>Position Emission Tomography.</p> Signup and view all the answers

UPS

<p>Uninterrupted Power Supply.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

General Areas of Health Care Using Technology

  • Information systems
  • Diagnostic testing
  • Treatment methods
  • Patient monitoring systems
  • Educational tools for health professionals and patients

Computer Literacy

  • Defined as a basic understanding of computer operations and relevant applications in various fields

Ergonomics

  • Study focused on optimizing people's efficiency in their working environments, particularly when using computers

Ergonomic Techniques

  • Ensuring proper lighting to reduce eye strain
  • Maintaining proper posture to prevent musculoskeletal issues
  • Using chairs that provide good support to promote comfort and health

Types of Information Managed

  • Word processing tasks
  • Scheduling appointments and resources
  • Monitoring of patient health and progress
  • Compiling and maintaining databases
  • Managing financial records within healthcare settings

Health Information Exchange (HIE)

  • Facilitates the seamless transfer of electronic health records (EHRs) across healthcare agencies

Confidentiality in Patient Records

  • Individual patient files must be locked and secured to maintain confidentiality and privacy

CT Scanner Functionality

  • Enables physicians to easily identify basic structures, tumors, and other abnormalities in patients

Ultrasonography

  • Creates images of body parts, such as a developing fetus, using high-frequency sound waves that echo back from different tissues

Technologies in Patient Treatment

  • Various advanced treatments include:
    • Lasers
    • Robotic surgery
    • Image-guided surgery
    • Radiation surgery
    • Computer-aided surgery
    • Automatic drug dispensing systems

Advantages of Digital Radiography

  • Safer alternatives for patients compared to conventional radiographs
  • Environmentally friendly options
  • Easier storing of images
  • Ability to enhance or contrast images for better diagnostics

External-Beam Radiation Therapy

  • Kills cancer cells using focused photon beams

Use of Fetal Heart Monitors

  • Constant monitoring of fetal heart rates during labor and delivery

Electrical Impedance Tomography

  • Imaging technique measuring electrical conductivity of body tissues via sensors on the skin

MEDLINE

  • Manufacturer providing medical supplies for hospitals, nursing homes, and healthcare agencies

Networks in Healthcare

  • Enable multiple users to share and access the same data simultaneously
  • Support rapid communication among healthcare professionals

Electronic Mail (Email)

  • Digital communication tool widely used for correspondence in healthcare

Email Attachments in Healthcare

  • Common types of attachments include:
    • Insurance forms
    • Word processing files
    • Financial data reports

Telemedicine

  • Utilizes video, audio, and computer systems to provide remote medical or health care services

Telepharmacies

  • Operate computerized dispensing units for rapid medication distribution

Virtual Communities

  • Platforms allowing patients to communicate with physicians via email for inquiries and consultations

Internet in Healthcare

  • Major use includes facilitating organ transplants and coordinating donor information

Evaluating Internet Information Sources

  • Critical to assess the accuracy and currency of online health information due to variability in the quality of data

Causes of Data Loss and Damage

  • Potential threats include electrical surges, power outages, viruses, and hacking incidents

Computer Virus Access

  • Viruses typically gain entry through downloaded files

Firewalls

  • Protective software designed to limit access from external computers or networks, enhancing security

Securing Patient Records

  • Measures for protecting computerized patient records include:
    • Developing a comprehensive security plan
    • Preparing patient-signed consent documents
    • Setting security levels based on sensitivity
    • Implementing periodic password changes to enhance security

Acronyms in Healthcare Technology

  • ADDS: Associate Director for Data Science
  • CAD: Computer Aided Design
  • CAI: Computer Assisted Instruction
  • CT: Computerized Tomography
  • EHR: Electronic Health Record
  • HIE: Health Information Exchange
  • HIS: Hospital Information Systems
  • IGS: Image-Guided Surgery
  • MIS: Magnetic Information Systems
  • MRI: Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • PET: Position Emission Tomography
  • UPS: Uninterrupted Power Supply

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This quiz focuses on the importance of computers and technology in the healthcare sector as covered in Chapter 12. You will explore various applications such as information systems, diagnostic testing, and patient monitoring. Tests on definitions like computer literacy and ergonomics are also included.

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