ICT in Health Flashcards
1
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Describe an MRI scanning device.
A
MRI means magnetic resonance image
The MRI system goes through the patients body creating 2D or 3D images of tissue types using radio waves.
2
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Describe a CAT scanning system.
A
CAT means computerised axial tomography
A CAT scan uses x rays to build up a 3D model of the patient.
3
Q
Name 3 Advantages of scanning devices.
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- Detailed 3D image
- May avoid exploratory surgery
- Data can be transmitted to a specialist
4
Q
Name 3 disadvantages of scanning devices.
A
- Expensive
- CAT involves radiation
- Experts needed to operate/ interpret results
5
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Name 3 Advantages of blood transfusion.
A
- Blood can be tracked from Donor to Patient
- Ensures that the correct blood is given to the correct patient
- Cuts down the chance of cross contamination
6
Q
Name 2 uses of an Intranet/Extranet and 2 uses of the internet in ICT in Health.
A
Intranet/Extranet
- Internal Memos
- Patient records/ appointments
Internet
- Sharing info between centres
- Emails
- Remote surgery
- Video conferencing
- Online patient booking
- Access expert systems
7
Q
Name 3 Advantages and 3 disadvantages of a distributed medical database.
A
Advantages:
- Reflects organisational structure
- Improved ‘share ability’
- Improved availability
- Improved reliability
- Improved performance
Disadvantages:
- Complexity
- Cost
- Security
- Integrity control more difficult
