The Use of Computer and Information Technology in Healthcare

These flashcards cover key concepts related to the use of information technology in healthcare as discussed in the lecture.

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

A digital version of a patient’s paper chart that contains medical history, diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, immunization dates, allergies, radiology images, and lab test results.

Packet Switching

A method of data transmission where a message is broken into smaller packets, each sent separately and reassembled at the destination.

Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

A set of protocols that governs how data is sent and received over the Internet, enabling different networks to communicate.

Teleconferencing

A live, interactive conferencing method that allows two or more users to communicate visually and verbally through video technology.

Web 2.0

The current version of the World Wide Web, characterized by user-generated content, usability, and participatory culture.

Blog

An online journal or informational website displaying information in a reverse chronological order.

Wiki

A collaborative website that allows users to create, edit, and organize content collectively.

Healthcare Team

A group of healthcare providers who work together to ensure optimal patient care, including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and specialists.

Listserv

An email-based discussion group that allows users to send messages to a list of subscribers.

Newsgroup

A forum for discussing specific topics where users can read and post messages.

Personal Data Assistant (PDA)

A portable handheld device that combines computing, telephone/fax, and networking features.

Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSS)

Computerized systems that help healthcare providers make clinical decisions based on patient data.

Evidence-Based Practice

A systematic approach to decision-making in healthcare that integrates the best available evidence, clinical expertise, and patient values.

Search Engine

A system designed to carry out web searches that enables users to find information on the internet by entering keywords.

Healthcare Information System

Software applications that manage and integrate healthcare data for improved patient care and operational efficiency.