LESSON 2 NATURE OF MED TECH Flashcards
Application of science in ways that are considered beneficial
TECHNOLOGY
Primarily concerned with the study of the natural world and the interrelationship
SCIENCE
Defined technology in 3 ways
- physical artefact
- activity or means to accomplish
- knowledge
“Technology is a design for instrumental action that reduces the uncerainty in the cause-effect relationships”
Rogers, 1983
Improve the detection, diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of diseases
Medical technology
Crucial role in the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases
Clinical laboratory testing
One who are involved in the examination and analysis of body fluids
Clinical laboratory scientists
R.A 5527
Medical Technology Act of 1969
Define the practice of med tech
R.A 5527
Med tech professional should accept the responsibilities inherent to being a professional and shall not engage in any illegal activities
Code of Ethics
Code of Ethics orginal version
Dr. Nardito Moraleta
Code of Ethics revised version
Prof. Rodolfo Rabor
Roles and responsibilities of Med Tech
- perform clinical laboratory testing
- perform special procedures
- ensure accuracy and precision of results
- be honest in practice
- ensure timely delivery
- demonstrate professionalism
- uphold confidentiality
- collaborate with other professionals
- conduct reasearch
- involvement in health promotions
ER
Emergency room
OR
Operating room
R.A 4688
Clinical Laboratory Act of1966
R.A 1517
Blood Banking Acts of 1956
R.A 7719
Blood banking Acts of 1995
PAMET
Philippine Association of Medical Technologists, Inc.
PASMETH
Philippine Association of Schools of Medical Technology and Public Health, Inc.
Registered physician who is specially trained in laboratory medicine; head of clinical laboratory; not valid without their signature
PATHOLOGISTS
Certified by and registered with the board of med tech; qualified to assist a med tech or pathologistpathologist; general rating of 70%
Medical Laboratory Technicians
Trained to draw blood
Phlebotomist
Puncturing the skin
Small quantities of blood