Week One - Introduction Flashcards
1
Q
What is the hypothetico-deductive approach?
A
An iterative process for medical data collection and interpretation.
2
Q
What are the 2 issues related to the hypothetico-deductive approach?
A
- Inherently knowledge based - dependent on fact base and problem solving ability of physician.
- Cost benefit trade off.
3
Q
Name the 5 types of medical data.
A
- Numerical
- Narrative
- Recorded Signals
- Visual - machine
- Visual - drawings
4
Q
What is an example of numerical data?
A
Vital signs, lab tests.
5
Q
What is an example of narrative data?
A
Verbal description from patient, responses to questions.
6
Q
What is an example of a recorded signal?
A
ECG
7
Q
What is an example of machine data?
A
X-ray, MRI
8
Q
What is an example of drawn data?
A
Sketches by physician
9
Q
Why is medical data important?
A
Identify subgroups within a population of patients, create basis for medical historical record, support clinical research.
