Lecture 17 Health Information And Technology

Question 0

Name some non-invasive imaging systems

Answer 0

Ultrasound
Tomography
X-rays
MRI scanning

Question 1

What are health Information Systems used for

Answer 1

Diagnosis and treatment
Mobile testing and diagnosis
Electronic patient records
 E booking
E prescribing
Self-help find the Internet

Question 2

Name some uses for a smart phone in health

Answer 2

Smartphones can use additional hardware and become powerful diagnostic aids

Eye tests can be done by a smartphone

You are able to buy blood pressure monitors

Blood glucose meters

Stethoscope apps

Question 3

Name some advantages of electronic patient records

Answer 3

Sharing data with health professionals

Reduces paper

Less transcription errors

Allows screening programmes to be developed on a national scale

Question 4

Name some negatives of electronic patient records

Answer 4

Privacy concerns

Concerns over the security of your data

Question 5

What is telemedicine

Answer 5

Receiving a diagnosis or consultation via electronic means such as videoconferencing or instant messaging

Question 6

Online pharmacies

Answer 6

Online pharmacies have set up to sell highly regulated drugs without controls

Weight loss drugs

Based outside the UK and difficult to prevent or shutdown

Question 7

What is robotic surgery

Answer 7

Robotic surgery refers to the machines used by surgeons when carrying out procedures

Less blood loss faster recovery less scarring

Question 8

Name some future applications of technology in health

Answer 8

Artificial eyes
Intelligent limbs and exoskeletons
Implants for diagnosis and treatment
Direct neural interfaces