Chapter 6 - technology

Practice flashcards covering vocabulary related to computer systems and technology used in ambulatory care.

anisometropia

A condition in which the refraction is different in both eyes.

astigmatism

Inability of the cornea to focus, causing blurred vision.

boot

The process of starting or restarting a computer when the operating system is loaded.

business associate

A person or business that provides a service involving access to protected health information.

claim

An itemized statement of services and costs from a healthcare facility submitted to a health insurance plan for payment.

computer network

A system that links personal computers and peripheral devices to share information and resources.

covered entity

A healthcare facility or provider that transmits protected health information electronically.

decryption

The process of changing encrypted text to readable or plain text after a user enters a secret key.

docking station

A hardware device that allows a laptop to connect with other devices, turning it into a desktop computer.

dongle

A small device that connects to a computer allowing access to wireless devices.

downtime

The interval of time during which something is not functioning.

drive

A computer device that reads data from and may write data to storage mediums.

electronic health record (EHR)

An electronic record that contains health-related information about a patient, accessible by authorized clinicians.

electronic medical record (EMR)

An electronic record of health-related information about an individual within a single healthcare organization.

e-prescribing

The use of electronic software to send prescribing information to pharmacies.

Ethernet

A communication system for connecting several computers for information sharing.

file

A collection of data or program records stored as a unit.

hackers

Unauthorized users aiming to break into computer systems.

hardware

Physical equipment of the computer system required for communication and data processing.

hyperopia

Farsightedness.

interface

An interconnection between systems.

intranet

A private computer network that can only be accessed by authorized users.

malware

Malicious software designed to damage or disrupt a system.

media

Types of communication or data storage devices.

modem

Peripheral hardware that connects to the router for internet access.

myopia

Nearsightedness.

no-show

To fail to keep an appointment without notice.

operating system

Software that manages and controls computer resources.

output device

Hardware that displays processed data from the computer.

patient portal

A secure online website granting patients access to their health information.

phishing

A cyberattack aimed at stealing confidential data from users.

point-of-care

Tools designed to be used at or near where the patient is seen.

practice management software

Software that allows for managing patient demographics, scheduling, and billing.

protected health information (PHI)

Individually identifiable health information stored or transmitted by covered entities.

revenue

Money collected for providing a product or service.

secondary storage devices

Media capable of permanently storing data until replaced or deleted.

server

Computer hardware and software that perform data analysis and storage, responding to requests from devices.

software

A set of electronic instructions to operate a computer.

spear phishing

A customized cyberattack aimed at stealing confidential data from an individual.

spoofing

To assume or mimic another user's identity to gain system access.

stylus

A pen-shaped device used on touchscreens to input commands.

telehealth

Remote clinical services and nonclinical education.