Telemedicine Course Overview Quiz

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What is the primary contact email for the course instructor?

In which year did the health information sector begin?

  • 2000
  • 1960
  • 1980
  • 1928 (correct)

What is a characteristic that makes healthcare different?

  • Error-free
  • High Pressure (correct)
  • Technology-free
  • Low Pressure

What is an example of a Departmental solution?

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What is the primary focus of the Continuity of Care?

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What is the name of the standard that facilitates the exchange of healthcare data?

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

What is the name of the company that Oracle acquired?

<p>Cerner (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between a Holistic View and Continuity of Care?

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What is the purpose of the Google Drive link shared in the course?

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Instructor's Email

The email address for the course instructor.

Birth Year of Health Information

The year when the health information sector officially began.

High Pressure in Healthcare

A key characteristic that sets healthcare apart from other industries.

HIS/EHR: Departmental Solution

A type of solution used by departments in healthcare.

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Continuity of Care

The main goal of ensuring smooth transitions between healthcare providers.

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FHIR Standard

A standard that allows different healthcare systems to easily share data.

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Cerner: Acquired by Oracle

The company that Oracle acquired, known for its healthcare software.

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Holistic View vs. Continuity of Care

The key difference between a broad view of care and focusing on treatment coordination.

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Google Drive Link in Course

The purpose of the link provided in the course for sharing materials.

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Study Notes

Course Overview

Course Objectives

  • The health information sector began in 1928
  • Hospital Information Systems (HIS) emerged in 1960
  • Medical software started to exist in 1980

What Makes Healthcare Different?

  • Healthcare is characterized by high pressure, error-prone, and technology domination
  • A holistic view is essential in healthcare
  • Continuity of care is crucial, which involves:
    • Availability of patient information
    • Coordination of care

HIS/EHR/Departmental Solutions

  • HIS (Hospital Information Systems) and EHR (Electronic Health Records) are related concepts
  • Departmental solutions refer to specific systems or applications used in healthcare

Applications

  • Examples of healthcare applications:
    • Vezeeta
    • Patients Like Me
    • Oracle Insurance Management
    • Oracle Cerner (acquired by Oracle)

Standards

  • Important standards in healthcare:
    • DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine)
    • HL7 (Health Level Seven)
    • FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources)

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