Ch. 12 Computers and Technology in Health Care
A group of related records is combined
File
light beams
lasers
noninvasive computerized X-ray
computerized tomography (CT)
computer-assisted surgery
robotic surgery
collection of related information
Record
allow for rapid dispensing of medication
Telepharmacies
an organized collection of information
Database
an ECG run while the patient is exercising
Exercise stress test
Areas where information is entered into
Fields
computerized, body scanning method
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
a large computer that can control the launch of a rocket to outer space.
mainframe computer
systems that allow computers to be linked together
Networks
computerized, body scanning method
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
a small amount of a radioactive substance is given intravenously
nuclear stress test
a basic understanding of how a computer works
computer literacy
used to protect a computer from electrical surges and power outages
uninterrupted power supply (UPS)
a handheld tablet, smartphone, or personal digital assistant, or a laptop in a compact case.
Microcomputer
involves the use of video, audio, and computer systems to provide medical services
Telemedicine
programs that contain instructions to alter the operation of the computer programs
Viruses
protective programs that limit the ability of other computers to access a computer
Firewalls
secure online websites are established by a physician, health care facility, or other health care provider
patient portals
allows the physician to detect cancer, check for metastasis, or see if treatment is working by decreasing tumor size
Positron emission tomography (PET)
an online teaching and learning environment that uses computers and the internet
Virtual learning
a medication that simulates the effect of exercise is given to increase the blood flow and heart rate.
Dobutamine stress test
uses high-energy particles to decrease the size of tumors and treat cancer
Radiation therapy