Information Technology Roles in Society

These flashcards cover key concepts related to the roles and importance of information technology in various sectors as discussed in the lecture notes.

Information Technology (IT)

The application of computers and telecommunications equipment to store, retrieve, transmit, and manipulate data.

Health Information Technology (HIT)

Application of information processing involving both computer hardware and software that deals with health care information, data, and knowledge.

Computer-Assisted Learning (CAL)

Utilization of electronic devices/computers to deliver educational instruction and facilitate learning.

Virtual Reality (VR)

Technology that allows professionals to visualize and simulate environments, including human anatomy.

Human Patient Simulators

Life-size adult and infant patient simulators that mimic human physiology for medical training.

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Digital versions of patients' paper charts, which provide real-time, patient-centered records.

Financial Technology (Fintech)

Use of technology to transform and improve financial processes, including digital products and platforms.

Automated Reporting

Functionality in IT systems that speeds up the process of generating management reports.

Signature Retrieval Facilities

Technology used by banks to verify signatures, reducing the risk of fraud.

Global Positioning System (GPS)

Navigation system that determines geographic location using signals from satellites.