Overview of Health Informatics Flashcards
Identify the type of health information technology.
The patient’s official health record in digital form.
Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Identify the type of health information technology.
A person’s self-maintained health record.
Personal Health Record (PHR)
Identify the type of health information technology.
– the health data clearing house
– comprised of health care organizations with
interoperability pact to share data among their health information technology systems
Health Information Exchange (HIE)
What used to be the primary repository for medical images?
Radiology
What department is among the large-scale producers of clinical images?
Cardiology & Neurology
Identify what advantage of cloud technology was referred to by the statement.
Offers a single access point for patient information that allows multiple doctors to review lab results or notes on patients.
Integrated and Efficient Patient Care
Identify what advantage of cloud technology was referred to by the statement.
The accumulation of EHR will allow more meaningful data mining that can better assess the health of the general public.
Better management of data
Identify what disadvantage of cloud technology was referred to by the statement.
The transition from a traditional to an automated system might be difficult for some members of health care organizations not familiar with cloud technology.
Cloud Setup Seems Cumbersome
What refers to the application of both technology and systems in a health care setting?
Health informatics
This involves the development and management of health information for improved health service delivery.
Health information technology
