Introduction Flashcards
Medical IT (14 cards)
What does ICT stand for in the context of healthcare?
Information and Communication Technology
What does ‘Informatics’ encompass?
All aspects of computer systems, data processing, and information flow
Name three areas included under Informatics.
- Bioinformatics
- Clinical Informatics
- Health Informatics
True or False: Computing is avoidable in the context of healthcare.
False
What is the role of the Clinical Scientist in ICT?
Planning, specification, procurement, installation, clinical commissioning, quality assurance, maintenance, updates, decommissioning, feedback, acceptance
Fill in the blank: The new accreditation standard for Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering services is called _______.
BS 70000: MPACE
What does IEC 80001-1 focus on?
Lifecycle risk management of medical devices connected to IT networks
List three components that may be included in the ICT in Healthcare.
- Corporate
- Clinical
- Scientific
What is the role of the Caldicott Guardian?
To ensure that patient information is used appropriately
What is the purpose of the Chief Clinical Information Officer (CCIO)?
To oversee the clinical aspects of information technology
True or False: All aspects of computing in healthcare are only related to hardware.
False
What is the focus of clinical coding in informatics?
To assign codes to diagnoses and procedures for healthcare data
What does the term ‘Clinical Governance’ refer to?
The framework through which healthcare organizations are accountable for continuously improving the quality of their services
What does AI stand for in the context of ICT?
Artificial Intelligence
