MSYS 116: Medicine and Public Health Informatics

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What is the name of the hospital where 100 babies are born daily?

Fabella Memorial Hospital (correct)

UP Manila Hospital

Philippine General Hospital

National Telehealth Center Hospital

What is the term used to describe the phenomenon of skilled healthcare professionals leaving their home country to work abroad?

Brain Gain

Medical Exodus

Brain Drain (correct)

Healthcare Migration

What is the name of the department that offers a course on Applications in Medicine and Public Health Informatics?

Department of Medicine

Department of Public Health

Department of Health

Department of Information Systems and Computer Science (correct)

What is the term used to describe the process of converting data into useful information?

Information Processing Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the website that provides information on hospital rankings in the Philippines?

Hospitals.webometrics.info Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the book that discusses Medical Informatics?

Not specified in the provided resources Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the factors contributing to the increasing need for health professionals in developed countries?

Increase in life expectancy and quality of life Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an area of opportunity for improving health services?

Information Technology (IT) Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason why Internet adoption is high in the Philippines?

High literacy rate Signup and view all the answers

What is 'sachet marketing'?

A marketing strategy for low-cost, prepaid products Signup and view all the answers

Why is there an increasing need for health professionals in developed countries?

Due to an increase in life expectancy Signup and view all the answers

What is one factor driving internet adoption in the Philippines?

Decreasing cost of connectivity Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of the healthcare system in the Philippines?

Fee-for-service, where you pay for each consultation Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of the lack of income generation in rural areas for health professionals?

Rural areas cannot retain health professionals, who leave for better opportunities Signup and view all the answers

What is a trend observed among doctors in the Philippines?

Doctors are leaving the country to work abroad Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the brain drain of health professionals in rural areas?

No doctors are left in rural areas, where healthcare is most needed Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of public health facilities in the Philippines?

They are often congested and under-resourced Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of the high cost of private health facilities in the Philippines?

Only those who have the money can access high-quality care Signup and view all the answers