Pharmacy Informatics

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Which field does informatics apply information technology to?

  • Medicine
  • Engineering
  • Art
  • All of the above (correct)

What is informatics defined as?

  • The study of information systems
  • The study of information technology
  • The study of communication algorithms
  • The study of natural and artificial systems (correct)

What does informatics study in relation to information systems?

  • The mental and social impact
  • The legal and economic impact
  • The structure and behavior
  • All of the above (correct)

What is the role of information technologies (IT) in society?

<p>To enhance human abilities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what areas can IT be applied?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of computing in informatics?

<p>To solve knowledge and application-specific problems (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which technology is used to track and manage medication inventory in a pharmacy?

<p>Automated Dispensing Cabinets (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What technology is used to electronically send prescriptions from healthcare providers to pharmacies?

<p>Electronic Prescribing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which technology is used to input and store patient health information in a pharmacy?

<p>Health Information Systems (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What technology is used to automate the process of administering medication to patients in a healthcare setting?

<p>Electronic Medication Administration Records (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which technology is used to assist healthcare providers in making informed decisions about patient care?

<p>Clinical Decision Support (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What technology is used to automate the process of dispensing medication to patients in a pharmacy?

<p>Automated Dispensing Cabinets (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which field of informatics focuses on using information technologies to improve healthcare?

<p>Health informatics (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organization was formed in 1990 to prioritize informatics training, research, and development in medicine in the United States?

<p>American Medical Informatics Association (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which era of healthcare informatics is characterized by extreme, high-speed computers and highly connected network environments?

<p>1995 - (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of medical informatics according to the American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA)?

<p>The use of information science and technology to advance medical knowledge and improve quality of care and health system performance. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the aspect of medicine that relates to the application of information technologies to biology and medicine?

<p>Biomedicine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What field of informatics uses computers to analyze and interpret the vast amount of data generated in the field of biology and the Human Genome Project?

<p>Bioinformatics (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following accurately defines pharmacy informatics?

<p>The use of technology in pharmacy practice (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three sub-disciplines of Health Informatics that intersect with pharmacy informatics?

<p>Medical Informatics, Biomedical Informatics, and Clinical Informatics (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHSP) define pharmacy informatics as?

<p>The use of information systems and medication use processes in pharmacy practice (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for pharmacists to understand pharmacy informatics?

<p>To integrate information about drugs and patients (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the information technology skills required in pharmacy informatics?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does pharmacy informatics work to benefit patients?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a goal of pharmacy informatics?

<p>To provide a cost-effective method for pharmacies and hospitals to communicate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one benefit of pharmacy informatics?

<p>Reduces the need for numerous doctor visits (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a competency/characteristic of an informatics pharmacist?

<p>Ability to perform clinical procedures (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the primary roles of an informatics pharmacist?

<p>Managing medication-related information (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the categories that the responsibilities of an informatics pharmacist encompass?

<p>Leadership and management of change (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does pharmacy informatics contribute to in healthcare?

<p>Transformation of healthcare (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of informatics?

<p>Informatics is the study, invention, and implementation of structures and algorithms to improve communication, interpretation, understanding, and management of information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main areas of study in informatics?

<p>The main areas of study in informatics include the application of information technology to various fields of knowledge or study, the study of the mental, social, legal, and economic impact of information systems, and the research and development of technologies needed to implement artificial information systems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does informatics contribute to solving problems?

<p>Informatics helps solve knowledge and application-specific problems by improving communication, interpretation, understanding, and management of information through the use of information technology.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of information technology in informatics?

<p>Information technology is an indispensable component of informatics as it is used to generate, process, store, and communicate information, and to develop advanced information systems that enhance human abilities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of fields where informatics can be applied?

<p>Informatics can be applied in science, engineering, arts, humanities, education, business, healthcare, and other fields where information needs to be stored, manipulated, and made beneficial to humanity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can information technology be both beneficial and detrimental?

<p>Information technology can be beneficial by improving communication, understanding, and problem-solving. However, it can also be detrimental if used in negative ways or if it hinders rather than enhances human abilities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some current technologies in pharmacy practice?

<p>Health Information Systems, Electronic Medication Administration Records, Computerized Provider Order Entry, Clinical Decision Support, Electronic Prescribing, Automated Dispensing Cabinets, Inventory Management Systems, Bar Coding, Radio-frequency identification, Smart Pumps, Robotics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of technology in pharmacy practice?

<p>The purpose of technology in pharmacy practice is to increase safety, reduce cost, and increase efficiency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of information technology in pharmacy practice?

<p>Information technology in pharmacy practice plays a role in increasing safety, reducing cost, and increasing efficiency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is pharmacy practice evolving with the introduction of technology?

<p>Pharmacy practice is evolving with the introduction of technology by adopting Health Information Systems, Electronic Medication Administration Records, Computerized Provider Order Entry, Clinical Decision Support, Electronic Prescribing, Automated Dispensing Cabinets, Inventory Management Systems, Bar Coding, Radio-frequency identification, Smart Pumps, and Robotics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the benefits of technology in pharmacy practice?

<p>The benefits of technology in pharmacy practice include increased safety, reduced cost, and increased efficiency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of developing technology in pharmacy practice?

<p>The goal of developing technology in pharmacy practice is to increase safety, reduce cost, and increase efficiency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the areas to which informatics can be applied?

<p>informatics can be applied in the social, biological, and physical sciences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of healthcare informatics?

<p>Healthcare informatics is the science that uses information technologies to improve healthcare.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did the current era of healthcare informatics begin?

<p>The current era of healthcare informatics began in 1995.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of medical informatics according to the American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA)?

<p>Medical informatics is the use of information science and technology to advance medical knowledge and improve quality of care and health system performance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the aspect of medicine that relates to the application of information technologies to biology and medicine?

<p>The aspect of medicine that relates to the application of information technologies to biology and medicine is biomedicine or genomic medicine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the field of informatics that uses computers to analyze and interpret the vast amount of data generated in the field of biology and the Human Genome Project?

<p>The field of informatics that uses computers to analyze and interpret the vast amount of data generated in the field of biology and the Human Genome Project is bioinformatics or biomedical informatics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of pharmacy informatics according to the American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHSP)?

<p>An important subset of medical informatics in which pharmacists use their knowledge of information systems and medication use processes to improve patient care by ensuring that new technologies lead to safer and more effective medication use.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of pharmacy informatics according to the Health Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS)?

<p>The scientific field that focuses on medication-related data and knowledge within the continuum of healthcare systems, including its acquisition, storage, analysis, use and dissemination- in the delivery of optimal medication-related patient care and health outcomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the information technology skills required in pharmacy informatics?

<p>Effective literature and web search skills, understanding of databases and controlled vocabularies, and knowledge of databases and the components and functions needed to build efficient and effective systems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the working model for pharmacy informatics study and practice based on?

<p>The idea that pharmacists must use information and technology skills to integrate information about drugs and information about patient-related issues from various sources in order to achieve patient-centered care.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does pharmacy informatics synchronize in order to benefit patients?

<p>Doctors, pharmacists, hospital workers, and other healthcare professionals, so as to ensure that a patient’s medical history and prescription records are available to those who need them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the primary roles of an informatics pharmacist?

<p>To use information and technology skills to integrate information about drugs and patient-related issues and make the best possible decisions for patient care.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of pharmacy informatics?

<p>Pharmacy informatics is primarily focused on ensuring effective and efficient patient care.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the benefits of pharmacy informatics?

<p>Pharmacy informatics allows for improved speed of diagnosis, checking for possible drug interactions or allergies, and increased patient understanding of their medications.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the competencies/characteristics of an informatics pharmacist?

<p>An informatics pharmacist should have a strong understanding of pharmacy practice, medication use process, information systems, healthcare technology, and automation. They should also be knowledgeable about database design and function, relevant standards, regulations, and initiatives. Additionally, they should possess the ability to anticipate future needs and challenges, think about the end user, teach and guide others, have good communication skills, and be technology-oriented, innovative, and analytical.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of an informatics pharmacist?

<p>The role of an informatics pharmacist revolves around their knowledge of pharmacy practice, safe medication use, clinical decision-making, and the improvement of medication therapy outcomes, combined with their understanding of informatics and healthcare information technology (HIT) systems. They contribute to the transformation of healthcare by analyzing, designing, implementing, maintaining, and evaluating information and communication systems that improve medication-related outcomes and strengthen the pharmacist-patient relationship.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary roles and responsibilities of an informatics pharmacist?

<p>The primary roles and responsibilities of an informatics pharmacist encompass five broadly defined categories: data, information, and knowledge management; information and knowledge delivery; practice analytics; applied clinical informatics; and leadership and management of change. These categories involve managing medication-related information, delivering medication-related information and knowledge, developing analytic solutions for improving decision-making, applying informatics principles to improve clinical practice, and leading and participating in the procurement, development, implementation, customization, management, evaluation, and continuous improvement of clinical information systems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does pharmacy informatics benefit patients?

<p>Pharmacy informatics benefits patients by improving the speed of diagnosis, checking for possible drug interactions or allergies, increasing patient understanding of their medications, reducing the need for numerous doctor's visits, and lowering the cost of healthcare.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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