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Which organization was part of the National Telemedicine Task Team in South Africa?

  • Department of Education
  • World Health Organization
  • Department of Communications (correct)
  • Department of Agriculture

    • What is the objective of the South African Telemedicine System?

  • To prioritize the delivery of healthcare to men
  • To provide medical services regardless of distance (correct)
  • To deliver healthcare services to urban areas
  • To enhance the knowledge of medical personnel

    • What is telemedicine?

  • A combination of information and telecommunication technologies (correct)
  • A priority tool in the delivery of healthcare
  • A system to deliver healthcare services in urban areas
  • A tool to enhance the knowledge of medical personnel

    • Who benefits the most from the South African Telemedicine System?

    <p>Women and children in rural areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a benefit of telemedicine?

    <p>Increased pressure on front desk teams</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the benefits of telemedicine implementation?

    <p>Shorter patient waiting times</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the potential effects of telemedicine implementation?

    <p>Increased pressure on front desk teams</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a benefit of telemedicine?

    <p>Increased patient satisfaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the potential effects of telemedicine implementation?

    <p>Improved access to healthcare services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the benefits of telemedicine implementation?

    <p>Savings in terms of efficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a potential advantage of technology in medicine?

    <p>Increased patient satisfaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the ways technology helps to improve patient safety?

    <p>Reducing potential medical errors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the common factors that contribute to the occurrence of adverse events in patient care?

    <p>Miscommunication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of Electronic Health Records (EHRs)?

    <p>To compile and maintain all the patient's health information into one easily accessible record</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the potential effects of technology implementation in medicine?

    <p>Decreased patient satisfaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

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