Defining the Practice of the Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science Profession Flashcards
Lesson 2
Its primary concern is study the nature of world; studies many disciplines/branches
Science
It is a physical artefact, machine or instrument that is beneficial to society
Technology
Chemistry, Electronics, Optics and Mechanism (biotechnology that aids in diagnostic of disease)
Disciples in Science
“Technology is the avenue for humans to ALTER
or MODIFY the environment in order to extend
their abilities to ______, ______, ________ or
________ to make the world a BETTER place to
live in.”
Create, Invent, Discover or Innovate
What are the 4 Nature of Medical Technology ?
Detection, Diagnosis, Treatment and Management of Patients
In Philippines the Medical Technology profession and it’s practice is governed and defined in _________________?
Section 2 of RA 5527
Section 2 of RA 5527 is known as ________________?
Medical Technology Act of 1969
It serves as “clinical eye” in diagnosing and treating disease and infection
An intervention in the medical procedures
It embraces the techniques and procedures laid down by Science and technology
An explicit application of Science and technology
Medical Technology utilize wide range of technologies to diagnose certain diseases and infections. Such technologies include the use of automated machines.
A procedure of scientific activities
It encompasses scientific inquiry of various social health problems and a wide range of laboratory activities
A paramount field of scientific investigation
It has been designed to purposely serve the Physicians and other health care providers
An evidentiary information in medicine
What is STAT?
Immediately
It is a laboratory personally that is a duly registered physician who is specially trained in methods of LABORATORY MEDICINE
Pathologist
They specialize in blood extraction
Phlebotomist
