Technology Flashcards
(16 cards)
What is the goal of Australia’s National Digital Health Strategy?
Make health information accessible, secure digital communication, improve access for rural/remote communities, promote wellness through digital tools
Key components include initiatives like My Health Record.
Define telehealth in Australia.
Health services via digital means when clinician & client are not co-located
Includes communication through video, phone, SMS, and email.
What factor accelerated the adoption of telehealth in Australia?
COVID-19
This led to significant growth in telehealth services.
As of July 2022, how many telehealth services were delivered and to how many patients?
118.2 million telehealth services delivered to 18 million patients
Over 95,000 practitioners were involved.
What are some drivers of telehealth adoption?
- Ageing population
- Advancing technology
- Demand for efficient, flexible care
List some government and NGO uses of technology in healthcare.
- Online intake forms
- Screening surveys
- Digital resources
- Automated reminders
What are the benefits of telehealth?
- Reaches rural/remote clients
- Reduces travel time and isolation
- Enhances comfort, safety, and caregiver involvement
- Promotes autonomy and personalized care
What barriers exist to telehealth accessibility?
- Digital Divide
- Digital Literacy
- Housing Instability
- Language/Culture
What is the Online Disinhibition Effect in telehealth?
Clients may open up more or act rudely due to perceived anonymity
This can lead to communication challenges.
Identify key limitations of telehealth.
- Communication challenges
- Ethical dilemmas
- Privacy concerns
- Client fatigue/disengagement
- Equity issues
What is a critical aspect of risk management in telehealth?
Location checks to know client’s address in case of emergency
Establishing shared expectations and informed consent are also vital.
How does online therapy differ from face-to-face therapy?
Online therapy lacks tone/body language; face-to-face allows for nuanced emotional recognition
Conversation Analysis reveals differences in timing, expression, and empathy cues.
What are some uses of AI in healthcare?
- EMR support
- Diagnostics
- Decision-making
- Treatment planning
- Smart apps for mood tracking
What are the benefits of AI in healthcare?
- Enhances clinician focus
- Continuous data collection
- Expands access to underserved populations
- Real-time prompts based on biological cues
What ethical concerns are associated with AI in healthcare?
- Privacy & Consent
- Bias
- Scope limits
- Delay in help-seeking
- Lack of regulation
- Language & Equity
What is a significant environmental impact of AI?
- Energy & Water Use
- E-Waste
- Global Inequity
