changing health services

Question 1

what is changing health services

Answer 1

the move to digitisation(process of changing from analog to digital form); a historical perspective

Question 2

3 types of digital technologies in healthcare?

Answer 2

-software for examining x-rays
-electronic patient records for use by hoc professionals
-electronic patient records

Question 3

what is digital technology like in the NHS?

Answer 3

-some could find it adopt new technology particularly those relating to communication
-introduction of NHS app-more online services for patients -industry involvement is important to distribute technology but is at odds with centrally funded health systems

Question 4

what is the summary care record

Answer 4

single central electronic health record accessible across hospitals and general practice

Question 5

what are 2 benefits of patients having a summary care record?

Answer 5

-allows them to share decisions with other hcps
-provide accessible record to refer back to

Question 6

2 risks of having a summary care record

Answer 6

-health and literacy rate impact’s ability to understand patient record
-increase workload for gps

Question 7

in adoption of technology what is the theory?

Answer 7

Rodger’s diffusion of innovations

Question 8

what is Rodger’s diffusion of innovations?

Answer 8

theory that explains how, why and what rate new ideas and technology spread

Question 9

what is included in the diffusion of innovation model?

Answer 9

Techies-start the plan
2.visionaries-test out
3.progenatists-adopt new idea

Question 10

what is digital divide?

Answer 10

division between have access to digital media and those who don’t