A3 (Chapter 5)-1

COHP 101 - Assignment 3 Chapter Assignments are based upon the information found within the appropriate chapters of the text. Reading the textbook is important in understanding the U.S. health care system and its relationship to you, your chosen profession and the national as well as a global community. Instructions:  Answer the items using Chapter 5 from the textbook .  Using the chart below, fill in answers in the space provided. Use ONLY this format.  The text box will expand as needed.  Provide a complete, short, concise answer (from the information provided in the text) for each question/item. Questions Answers Chapter 5: 1. In Chapter 5, you will learn to understand the role of medical technology in health care delivery. Technology has changed the organization of medical services. For example, specialized services that could previously ONLY be offered at hospitals are now available: ____________________________________. In outpatient settings and homes. 2. Table 5-1 in your textbook outlines examples of Medical Technologies. a. Positron Emission Tomography (PET) is an example of what type of technology? b. Pharmaceuticals are an example of what type of technology. c. Vaccines are an example of what type of technology? d. Bone marrow transplants are an example of what type of technology. A. Diagnostic B. Cure C. Prevention D. Survival, saving lives 3. Telemedicine is also known as ‘distance medicine’ uses telecommunications technology for patient care and medical diagnosis. a. What characteristic of telemedicine allows the users to review the information at a later time? b. What characteristic of telemedicine allows telecommunication to occur in real time? A. Asynchronous technology B. Synchronous technology