L2 A. Nature Of Medical Technology Flashcards
What constantly evolve to adapt to the changing needs of human beings?
Disciplines in the sciences
It it the application of science in ways that are considered beneficial to the society
Technology
Technology ca be defined in three ways, what are those?
- Physical artefact, machine, instrument
- As an activity or a means to accomplish goal
- knowledge
It is an avenue for humans to alter or modify the environment in order to extend their abilities to create, invent and discover, or innovate to make the world a better place to live in.
Technology
It is designed to improve the detection, diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of diseases.
Medical technology
It plays a crucial role in the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases
Clinical laboratory testing
They perform most of the laboratory tests, involved in the examination and analysis of body fluids, tissues and cells. They analyze the chemical contents of fluids, match blood transfusions and test for drug levels in the blood to show a patient’s response to a specific treatment.
Clinical laboratory scientists
It is primarily concerned with the study of the natural world and the interrelationship among the biological, psychological and even the social world.
Science