defining the practice of the medical tech/ clinical lab sci profession Flashcards
what is the study of the natural world and the interrelationship among the biological , physiological and even the social world
science
(Howell, 1996) technology can be defined in 3 ways. what are they
as a physical artifact
as a means to accomplish a goal
as knowledge
tech consists of physical elements such as
equipments
materials
products
intangible elements
what is designed to improve the detection, diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of disease
medical technology
who perform most of the laboratory test
clinical laboratory scientist
section two (2) of R.A. 5527 is aka as…
the philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969
what defines the practice of medical technology
Section 2 of the Republic Act no. 5527, as amended by
R.A. 6132
P.D. 498
P.D. 1534
practising as a medical technologist without a license is…
punishable by law
med tech can perform special procedures like
molecular
nuclear diagnostics
med tec should always be …. when testing process and its results
accurate and precised
med tech must be… at all times in the conduct of test procedures
honest
why do med tech must perform the duties required for him or her asap?
as they must be aware of the urgency. esp in case that require urgent treatment
what does PAMET stands for
philippine association of medical technologists
PASMETH
philippine association of schools of medical technology and public health
med tech must perform his or her functions according to the…
professional code of ethics
why do med tech have to collaborate with other health care practitioners
to build a well functioning team to achieve desired outcome
what are the 7 different roles of different laboratory personnel
pathologist
medical laboratory technicians
phlebotomist
cytotechnologist
histotechnologist
nuclear medical technologist
toxicologist
identify the role:
microscopic study and interpenetration of tissues, secretion and excretions of human body and its function.
diagnose disease, determine effective treatment
pathologist
identify the role:
draw blood for lab tests or blood donations.
phlebotomist
identify the role:
works tgt with a pathologist to detect change in body cells. it is important in the early diagnosis of diseases
cytotechnologist
identify the role:
responsible for routine preparation, processing and staining of biopsies and tissues specimens for microscopic examination
histotechnologist
identify the role:
who works alongside nuclear physicians . they apply their knowledge of radiation physics and safety regulations to limit radiation exposure, prepare and administer radiopharmeceutical, and use of radiation devices
nuclear medical technologists