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What is the term for a feature that codes the content of messages to make them unreadable to unauthorized recipients?
What legislation was enacted to protect the confidentiality of patient health information?
What has led to the outsourcing of certain health care jobs to overseas vendors?
What has resulted in reduced blood loss, less pain, and shorter hospital stays for patients?
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What is the term for the creation and editing of electronic documents using computer software designed for that purpose?
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What is the term for a clinical support system that assists healthcare professionals in decision-making tasks?
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What is commonly used for obtaining the results of blood tests such as a complete blood count (CBC)?
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What is the purpose of a computerized physician/provider order entry system?
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What is tele-monitoring in healthcare?
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What are the physical components that make up a computer system known as?
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What are PubMed and OmniMedicalSearch examples of in healthcare?
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Why is it important to regularly back up electronic files in healthcare?
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What are smart phones, PDAs, and tablet PCs examples of in healthcare?
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What do health care professionals need to stay informed about in terms of research and technology?
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What is the purpose of medical coding in healthcare?
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Study Notes
Information Security and Legislation
- Encryption: Feature that encodes message content to ensure unreadability by unauthorized recipients.
- HIPAA: Legislation enacted to protect patient health information confidentiality and establish standards for data privacy.
Healthcare Operations and Job Market
- Job Outsourcing: Driven by cost reduction pressures and increased efficiency, leading to certain healthcare jobs being transferred to overseas vendors.
Medical Advancements
- Minimally Invasive Surgery: Innovations have led to reduced blood loss, less pain during recovery, and shorter hospital stays for patients.
Document Management and Support Systems
- Word Processing: Refers to the creation and editing of electronic documents using specialized computer software.
- Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSS): Tools that assist healthcare professionals in making informed clinical decisions.
Laboratory and Ordering Systems
- Laboratory Tests: Complete Blood Count (CBC) is typically conducted for obtaining various blood test results.
- Computerized Physician/Provider Order Entry (CPOE): System designed to streamline and improve ordering processes in healthcare settings.
Technology in Healthcare
- Tele-monitoring: Remote monitoring of patient health data, enhancing patient care through technology.
- Physical Components: The tangible parts that constitute a computer system are referred to as hardware.
Online Medical Resources
- Medical Databases: PubMed and OmniMedicalSearch serve as online databases for accessing health-related research and articles.
Data Management
- File Backup: Regularly backing up electronic files is crucial in healthcare to prevent data loss and ensure continuity of care during emergencies.
Mobile Technology in Healthcare
- Portable Devices: Smart phones, PDAs, and tablet PCs are examples of mobile technologies utilized in healthcare to enhance communication and access to information.
Continuous Learning
- Research and Technology Updates: Healthcare professionals must stay informed about the constant advancements in research and technology to provide optimal patient care.
Medical Coding Purpose
- Resource Identification: Medical coding serves to translate healthcare diagnoses, procedures, services, and medical equipment into universal codes for billing and record-keeping.
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Test your knowledge of computers and technology in the healthcare industry with this quiz. From the use of computers to analyze blood test results to the impact of new technologies on healthcare job outsourcing, this quiz covers key topics related to technology and healthcare.
