An overview of Medical Technology

Question 1

defined MT as “the application of the principles of natural, physical and biological sciences to the performance of laboratory procedures which aid in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases”

Answer 1

Heinemann

Question 2

defined MT as “the branch of medicine concerned with the performance of laboratory determinations and analyses used in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and the maintenance of health”

Answer 2

Fagelson

Question 3

defined MT “as the health profession concerned with performing laboratory analyses in view of obtaining information necessary in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases as well as in the maintenance of good health”

Answer 3

walters

Question 4

defined MT as an auxiliary branch of laboratory medicine which deals with the examination of tissues, excretion of human body and body fluids by various electronic, chemical, microscopic and other medical laboratory procedures or techniques either manual or automated which will aid in the physician in the diagnosis study and treatment of disease and in the promotion of health in general.

Answer 4

RA 5527

Question 5

refers to the duties performed by clinical laboratory professionals in various settings within the public and private sectors. The work of these professionals encompass clinical applictaions of chemistry, genetics, hematology, immunohematology, immunology, microbiology, serology, urinalysis and miscellaneous body fluid analysis.

Answer 5

Medical technology

Question 6

is the health profession that provides laboratory information services needed for the diagnosis and treatment of disease. It combines the use of sophisticated instruments and techniques with the application of theoretical knowledge to perform complex procedures that they perform.

Answer 6

Medical laboratory science or Medical Technology

Question 7

These are facilities that perform chemical and microscopic examinations of various body fluids like blood and tissue

Answer 7

Clinical Laboratories

Question 8

<100 beds capacity hospital perform only routine procedures

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Small hospitals

Question 9

100-300 beds, has a laboratory that can perform all routine tests including more complicated procedures.

Answer 9

Medium sized hospitals

Question 10

> 300 beds that can handle lrge volumes of work and perform complex tests.

Answer 10

Large-size hospitals

Question 11

is the head of a clinical laboratory and is a licensed physician with a specialty in Pathology as a certified Philippines Board of Pathology

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Pathologist

Question 12

defined as the practice of medicine which contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by laboratory applications of the biologic, chemical pr physical sciences to man or material obtained from man.

Answer 12

Pathology

Question 13

is the diagnosis or confirmation of diseases through autopsy examination and cellular differentiation of autopsy and surgical tissues

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Anatomical pathology

Question 14

specializes in chemical, microbiological and hematologic procedures

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Clinical pathology

Question 15

is a person who engages in the work of medical technollogy under the supervision of a pathologust or a licensed physsician authorized by the Department of Health in places ere there is no pathologist ad who have passed the prescribed course (BSMT/Bachelor of Science in Hygiene) of training examinations is registered under the provisions of RA 5527

Answer 15

Medical Technologist

Question 16

Job Opportunities:

They may also land a job in sales and industry as ______, ______, ______ for their company.

Answer 16

sales representatives, public relations representatives, educational representatives

Question 17

A medical technologist must be:

Answer 17

service oriented
patient
honest
accurate in reporting results
dedicated
emotionally mature

Question 18

Clinical pathology covers many lab functions. It is concerned with disease diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Clinical pathologists are healthcare providers with special training. They often direct all the special divisions of the lab. This may include the following:

Answer 18

Blood bank
Clinical chemistry and biology
Toxicology
Hematology
Immunology and serology
Microbiology