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Overview of MedTech Flashcards

1
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The application of principles of natural, physical and biological sciences to the performance of laboratory procedures which aid in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.

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Heinemann

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Branch of medicine concerned with the performance of laboratory determinations and analyses used in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and maintenance of health.

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Anne Fagelson

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A health profession concerned with performing laboratory analyses in view of obtaining the information necessary in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases as well as in the maintenance of good health.

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Walters

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Laboratory determinations and analyses are performed in the __ by the___.

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clinical laboratory by the medical technologist.

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Medical technologist must have acquired …

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adequate scientific knowledge, attitude and skills in the performance of the various test procedures.

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An auxiliary branch of medicine which deals with the examination by various chemical, microscopic, bacteriologic and other medical procedures.
or
Technique which will aid the physician in the diagnosis, study and treatment of disease and in the promotion of health in general.

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Medical Technology according to RA 5527 Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969.

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Facilities that perform chemical and microscopic examinations of various body fluids like blood and tissues.
Found in a variety of settings, both in government and private hospitals or free standing (non hospital) laboratories such as those found in clinics, group practices, physician’s offices, veterinary offices, government agencies and military institutions.

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CLINICAL LABORATORIES

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May be large, offering sophisticated services and employing many medical technologists and technicians or it maybe a small facility having only few employees.

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Medical laboratory

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tested with high level of complexity need to be sent to reference laboratories. Can handle large volumes of work and perform complex tests.

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Large size (over 300 beds)

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has a laboratory that can perform all routine tests including more complicated procedures.

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Medium size (100-300 beds)-

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– perform only routine procedures and that more complicated or infrequently requested may be sent to reference laboratory.

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Small size hospital(<100 beds)

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Director of a clinical laboratory

Licensed physician with a specialty in Pathology as certified by the Philippine Board of Pathology.

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pathologist

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Defined as the practice of medicine which contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.

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Pathology

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diagnosis or confirmation of diseases through autopsy examination and cellular differentiation of autopsy and surgical tissues.

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Anatomic Pathology –

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Two areas of pathology

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Anatomic Pathology –

Clinical Pathology –

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specializes in chemical, microbiological (study of bacteria) and hematologic (study of blood) procedures.

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Clinical Pathology –

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Has a baccalaureate degree program from a college or university recognized by CHED..

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Medical technologist

18
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Work as medical detectives
They use microscope to observe details of cells, ova and cysts of parasitic organisms.
They test whether the blood of the donor is compatible with the blood of the patient-recipient.

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Medical technologist

19
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Utilize stains to identify microorganisms and to analyze various cells.
They measure substance in blood and other fluids such as glucose and cholesterol.

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Medical technologist

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Has completed a specified a specified clinical internship in a training laboratory accredited by BHFS (now Health Facilities and Services Regulatory Bureau) of the DOH and has passed the licensure examination administered by the Board of Medical Technology of the PRC Professional Regulation Commission.

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Medical technologist

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Medical technologist

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They discover and identify organisms causing infection and disease.
They operate complex apparatus, instruments and machines.
They use standards and control liability of laboratory results.
They work under pressure with speed, accuracy and precision.
They adhere to high ethical standards and performance.

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Personal traits of a medical technologist

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Personal stamina
Good eyesight
Normal color vision
Manual dexterity
Good intellect
Aptitude for the biological sciences
Caring attitude
Communication skills
Ability to relate well to fellow workers
Observant
Motivated
Able to practice precise manipulations and calculations
Good organizational skills
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Special characteristics needed in persons working in clinical laboratories

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Service oriented
patience
Honesty, accuracy and skills
dedication
Emotional maturity
X Factor
24
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Medical technologist deals with human lives

Any error, dishonesty and negligence in the work endanger the life of the patient.

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Honesty, accuracy and skills

25
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Makes one likeable not only as a medical technologist but as a “total person”

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X Factor

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Enables medical technologist to work devotedly and conscientiously in fulfilling his duties and responsibilities.
It makes service a source of pride and pleasure.

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dedication

27
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Is a must.
Deals with irritable people like the sick and children.
A service with a smile is of great help to the clientele.

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patience

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Helps medical technologists deal with the colleauge in the medical and paramedical profession harmoniously.
This gives him dignity which com,mends respect, fosters close rapport and makes people attentive what he says or does.

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Emotional maturity

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It is a fact that a profession is not really a materially rewarding profession especially here in the Philippines, but the self satisfaction you feel of helping the doctor diagnose a disease and of seeing the patient rise up from his bed is certainly beyond measure.

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Service oriented

30
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history

a medical technologist
1500 BC
intestinal parasites
	(taenia and ascaris)
Ebers Papyrus
Parasitology section
    (id of intestinal parasites
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Vivian Herrick

31
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history 
also a medical technologist
Medieval period
   (1096 – 1438)
Urinalysis
Hindu doctors
Quacks
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Ruth Williams

32
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compound microscope
able to describe red blood cells, see protozoa and classify bacteria
rapid progress of microbiology and pathology

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Leewenhoek (1632-1723)

33
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greatest microscopist
founder of pathology
youngest of the medical specialist
Archives of Pathology in Berlin(1847)

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Malphigi (1628-1694)

34
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In (year), (name)performed the first quantitative test for urine sugar.

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In 1848, Fehling

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