HEALTH SCIENCE-TRENDS,TECHNOLOGY, AND EMERGING ISSUES

TRENDS

technology

epidemiology

geriactric care

wellness

cost containment

TECHNOLOGY

computers and audiovisual

telemedicine

“long distance” surgery

EPIDEMIOLOGY

epidemiology is the study of diseases

many researchers are focuseing on diseases that are influenced by lifestyle factors

taking responsibility for one’s own health is a growing trend in today’s world

GERIACTRIC CARE

because people are living longer, geriactric care is in high demand

geriactric facilities have developed quickly in recent years

-adult care centers

-independent living facilities

-retirement communities

-nursing homes

WELLNESS

change in focus from “sick care” to “health care”

wellness centers include:

weight control facilities

health food stores

nutritional services

stress reducton counseling

habit cessation management

PUBLIC HEALTH

public health serves to protect the health of individual people and communities through:

prevention

education

treatment

research

safety standards and programs

tracking outbreaks

laws that help protect public health

COST CONTAINMENT

outpatient services-reduce the length of hospital stays to reduce costs

preventive care- get regular check-ups and vaccinations to prevent illnesses

energy conservation-use energy-efficiant lighting, solar power, and automatic faucets

CONSUMER RESPONIBILITIES

THE SAME TEAM

healthcare providers and patients are on the same team, working towards the same goal-healthy people

healthcare providers are encouraged practice patient-centered care

PATIENT CENTERED CARE

partnership between the healthcare providers and the patient

empower patients

communicate with patients

advocate for patients

PATIENT RESPONSIBILITIES

patients should communicate with healthcare providers

patients should advocate for themselves

patients should comply with their treatment plan

SELF-ADVOCACY

here are some ways to practice self advocacy:

-request copies of your medical records

-reiview your medical records and use patient portals

-ask questions

-research treatment options

-learn the pros and cons of options including costs

PATIENT COMPLIANCE

patient compliance is cooperation or obediance to a prescribed treatment plan

PATIENT’S BILL OF RIGHTS

the patients bill of rights includes eight key points;

right to emergency treatment

right to respect

right to informed consent

right to refuse treatment

right to choose providers

right to privacy

right to appeal

patient responsibilities

TECHNOLOGY AND EMERGING ISSUES

IMPACT OF EMERGING ISSUES

emerging issues and technologies results in changes in healthcare delivery systems

healthcare providers must be adaptable and learn new things quickly

ADVANCEMENTS IN TECHNOLOGY

mobile stroke unit( MSU )

wireless wearable sensors

miniature wireless peacemakers

spectral CT

BIOETHICS

biothetics is the application of ethics to healthcare. new discoveries must be considered through these principles:

autonomy

justice

beneficience

non-maleficence

ADDICTION

addicition non viewed as a disease called substance abuse disorder

treatments are boarder and more accessible

treated by a team of healthcare providers

ESSENTIAL LIFELONG LEARNING

emerging issues and new discoveries and technologiees and patients be flexible and always willing to learn new things