44 Questions
What does PACS stand for?
Picture-archiving and communication systems
What is the purpose of DICOM in the context of medical imaging?
To standardize imaging formats
What was a barrier to the transition to filmless radiology?
Extensive initial costs
What technology eliminated the need for film processing and storage rooms in medical imaging?
Computed technology
What type of digital detector involves a laser reader scanning the image after x-ray exposure to convert it to a digital image?
Computed Radiography (CR)
What did the Veterans Health Administration launch in 2007 to provide radiology coverage to all its regions?
Teleradiology network
What is the primary focus of Medical Imaging Informatics?
Integration of imaging with EHRs
What are the disadvantages of PACS systems?
High cost, complexity of integration, lack of interoperability
What are the transmission modes in telemedicine?
Store-and-forward, real-time, remote monitoring
What are the barriers to telemedicine adoption?
Limited reimbursement, high initial costs, licensure laws
What is the goal of bioinformatics?
Developing algorithms for biological hypotheses
Which areas are within the field of bioinformatics?
Genomics, proteomics, pharmacogenomics, metabolomics
Phenotype refers to:
Physical characteristics of an organism as a result of both genetic and environmental influences
What is the purpose of Clinical Outcomes Surveillance?
To study disease progression or regression in a population
What does the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 protect patients against?
Discrimination by employers and healthcare insurers based on genetic information
What capability does Meaningful Use and Public Health Surveillance require?
Electronically transmit syndromic surveillance data from an EHR
What is the primary purpose of a Geographic Information System (GIS) in public health?
Mapping and analysis of geographic data
What is the skill set required for Data Science?
Mathematics, statistics, programming, machine learning, big data, communication
What does Cardinality mean in the context of databases?
Uniqueness in relationships between tables
What is the purpose of Normalization in database management?
To prevent duplication of inputted data
What does First Normal Form prevent in a database table?
Each row from having duplicate data
What is the role of Stakeholders/sponsors in a project?
People involved in the project with invested interest and sponsorship
What is the Access Lab Key Term 'Queries' used for?
To extract information from a table based on certain criteria
What is the primary purpose of creating 'Forms' as per Access Lab Key Terms?
To enter and manage data easily without using spreadsheets directly
What does the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 protect patients against?
Discrimination by employers and healthcare insurers based on genetic information
What is the primary purpose of using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in public health?
Mapping and analysis of geographic data
What is the primary focus of Medical Imaging Informatics?
Managing and interpreting medical images
What is the primary goal of bioinformatics?
Analyzing complex biological data
'Cardinality' in the context of databases means:
'Uniqueness' of relationships between tables
'Normalization' in database management serves to prevent:
Data redundancy
What is the primary focus of Telehealth?
Supporting long-distance clinical health care
What is the primary goal of Bioinformatics?
Developing tailored medications based on individual genetic profiles
What does Genomics focus on within the field of Bioinformatics?
Study of an organism's complete set of DNA
What are the transmission modes in Telemedicine?
Store-and-forward, real-time, and remote monitoring
What is the difference between Phenotype and Genotype?
Observable characteristics of an organism
What is the primary purpose of a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) in medical imaging?
To provide economical storage and convenient access to images from multiple modalities
What technology eliminated the need for film processing and storage rooms in medical imaging?
Digital Imaging Systems
What was a barrier to the transition to filmless radiology before the creation of the DICOM standard?
Use of proprietary imaging formats
What is the purpose of Digital Imaging Systems in medical imaging?
To enable cost savings, storage, and retrieval of images
What did the Veterans Health Administration launch in 2007 to provide radiology coverage to all its regions?
A teleradiology network
What is the purpose of Computed Radiography (CR) in medical imaging?
To convert x-ray exposure to a digital image using a laser reader
What is the role of DICOM in digital imaging?
To integrate PACS with EHRs, HISs, and RISs
What are the advantages of a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) in medical imaging?
Economical storage of images from multiple modalities
What is required for transitioning to digital imaging in medical facilities?
Investment in digital imaging technology
Study Notes
Telehealth, Telemedicine, and Bioinformatics Overview
- Digital Radiography (DR) allows cassettes to be erased and reused, eliminating the need for laser scanning.
- Disadvantages of PACS systems include high cost, complexity of integration, and lack of interoperability with other PACSs.
- Telehealth involves using electronic information and telecommunications to support long-distance clinical health care, education, and public health.
- Telemedicine is gaining popularity due to rising healthcare costs, specialist shortages in rural areas, and an aging population.
- Telemedicine transmission modes include store-and-forward, real-time, and remote monitoring.
- Barriers to telemedicine adoption include limited reimbursement, high initial costs, and licensure laws.
- The goals of telehealth include preventing readmissions, addressing specialist shortages, and improving collaboration among healthcare organizations.
- Bioinformatics merges biology, computer science, and information technology to develop algorithms for biological hypotheses.
- Genomics, proteomics, pharmacogenomics, and metabolomics are all areas within the field of bioinformatics.
- Phenotype refers to observable characteristics of an organism, while genotype is based on raw genetic information.
- The Human Genome Project, an international collaborative effort, was completed in 2003 and led to the discovery of 3 million SNPs.
- Personal genomics aims to develop tailored medications and treatments based on individual genetic profiles, with projects like the "All of Us Project" collecting biological data for personalized medicine.
Telehealth, Telemedicine, and Bioinformatics Overview
- Digital Radiography (DR) allows cassettes to be erased and reused, eliminating the need for laser scanning.
- Disadvantages of PACS systems include high cost, complexity of integration, and lack of interoperability with other PACSs.
- Telehealth involves using electronic information and telecommunications to support long-distance clinical health care, education, and public health.
- Telemedicine is gaining popularity due to rising healthcare costs, specialist shortages in rural areas, and an aging population.
- Telemedicine transmission modes include store-and-forward, real-time, and remote monitoring.
- Barriers to telemedicine adoption include limited reimbursement, high initial costs, and licensure laws.
- The goals of telehealth include preventing readmissions, addressing specialist shortages, and improving collaboration among healthcare organizations.
- Bioinformatics merges biology, computer science, and information technology to develop algorithms for biological hypotheses.
- Genomics, proteomics, pharmacogenomics, and metabolomics are all areas within the field of bioinformatics.
- Phenotype refers to observable characteristics of an organism, while genotype is based on raw genetic information.
- The Human Genome Project, an international collaborative effort, was completed in 2003 and led to the discovery of 3 million SNPs.
- Personal genomics aims to develop tailored medications and treatments based on individual genetic profiles, with projects like the "All of Us Project" collecting biological data for personalized medicine.
Test your knowledge of telehealth, telemedicine, and bioinformatics with this quiz. Explore topics such as digital radiography, telehealth goals, telemedicine transmission modes, bioinformatics areas, and the Human Genome Project.
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