-Networks is when 2 or more computers are connected together
-LAN/Local Area Networks operate over a small area, e.g building or a group of buildings.
-WAN/Wide Area Networks operate over large areas e.g the world
1. Advantages of Networks
-File sharing allows staff to share a file that has been created by other staff.
-File access means that all users can log onto and work from any computer on the LAN.
-System backups are easier to control since they can be carried out from the main file server.
1. communication devices
-100/10 switch; Ethernet cable switch that senses the speed of the device it connects with.
-Network interface card; connect computer to the network.
-Hub; connects many ethernet cable type devices.
-Switches; connects device to a single unit but it only sends info to one adress only.
-WiFi router; wireless access point and provides networkacess for a range of WiFi devices.
2. sytems software
-Network software; sets up and conrtols LANs
-Operating system; preforms functions such as the input and output of data.
-Backup software; creates copies of each data entry.
-Utillity programmes; virus protextion with automatic updates of virus definitions.
2. applications software
-Web browser; internet research.
-Email; communication software with patients by post, creation of financial reports and invoices.
-Spreadsheets; Financial calculations using a spreadsheet.
2. electronic patient records
-Improved data integrity; no duplication of data.
-Sharing; authorised users cxan acess the same record at the same time.
-Confidentiallity; improved by setting up passwrods and access rights.
-Backups; copies can be held so that the system can be recoverd
-Time consuming to set up; complex systems has to be designed and developed by experts.
-Start-up costs are high; hardware and software need to be purchased.
-Training is needed for all staff.
2. key terms
-Electronic health record; network based software package that groups entire patient histopry in one easy access file.
-Database; collection of information stored and organised.
-Relational Database; patient data contained in multiple tables linked together using primary key in one and the foreign key in the other.
-Primarykey; unique identifier such as the patient number that can be used to identify each record in a database.
3. key terms.
-Static web content; includes general info but cant directly communicate with the website.
-Dynamic web content; patient can request data from the website or log on to the system to make/check appointment times/dates.
-Online communication more efficient.
-Promotes paper-free approach.
-Can communicate with the hospital 24/7
-Doesnt hace to spend a long time in phone queues.
3. use of social media
-Social bookmarking; bookmarks stored online and shared with others over the internet.
-RSS feeds used to keep up to date with the latest changes.
-Embedding videos into a blod or website.
3. website accessibility
website accessibillity aims to make the content usable for a wide ranging audience.
-Hearing; captions can be used to preplace audio.
-Visual; website reader and tags can be included.
-Physical; key board navigation can be used.
-Cognitive; consistent, intuitive and straightforward to understand.
4. telepresence technologies
make use of intricate HD video technologies to give uers the impressiopn of being in the same location.
-Remote surgery;where a doctory xab preform surgery on a patient in a different location.
-Evaluate and diagnose patients.
-Treat and manage chronic conditions.
-Monitor discharged patients.
-Patients in remote areas can get treatment they need.
-Patients are treated sooner.
-Patients can make use if equiptment at home.
4. key trems
-Expert system; computer apps that use a knowlande database to give advice rather than a human.
-Radiography; low-cost approach to produce a 2D xray image.
-CT and MRI scanner; produce many 2D images put together to make 2d images put together to make a 3D image
-Ultrasound; uses soundwaves to create images of soft tissue.
-Keyhole surgery; used to operate on patients using a minature camera and small surgical instruments.
5. key terms
-Sensors are used to detect physical quantaties.
-Biosensors are used to detect the presence of various chemicals in a substance.
-Data logging is where a ICT system collects and stores data at predetermined intervals.
5. types of sensors
-Pressure sensors; used for blood pressure monitoring and kidney dialysis.
-Biosesors; used for testing blood sugar, cholesterol and pregnancy tests.
-Image sensors; for external ovservation and radiography.
6. key terms
-WiFi permits wireless connections between electronic devices to share data or access the internet.
-Bluetooth permits wireless connection between electronic devices over short distances.
-Infared operares a short range cannot penetrate through walls.
6. handbag devices
-MiTag; clips onto patient finger to monitor the vital signs.
-Blood pressure sensors on a smartphone; bphone connects to monitor and sends results to the network.
-Tablet computers; view files and access medical and treatment information.
7. key terms
home/teleworking is the process where they work from home using ICT.
-Webcam and microphone
-General office software
-Adobe PDF reader.
7. advantages and disadvantages
-Solves problems with skills shortage
-Doctors and consultants can be contacted to give advice without needing to travel.
-Staff can work when childeren are ill and off school.
-Difficulty holding and organising meetings.
-Difficult to maintain ICT equiptment.
-Rexognition if individual by a unique physiological or behavioural charescteristis
-Palm print recognition.
-Finger print scanning.
8. advantages and disadvantagesof biometrics
- More reliable than yraditional methods.
-Cannot be lost or copied.
-No need to remember codes or passwords.
-indiciduals concerned for security reasons.
-Not totally reliable
-Some techniques are affected by ambient conditions.
8. physical security
-Key cards and number locks
8. software security
-User access permissions
-User access passwords
9. entertainment technology
-Noise level cut down (headphones)
-Patients can control theor own entertainment.
-Patients have a wide vierity of entertainment choice.
10. paper-free organisation
-Save files on network so everyone can use them.
-invest in equiptment that automatically saves test results.
-Scan paper documents and save them on the network
-Cost saving as printers and ink dont need to be purchased as often.
-Easier to access files on computing devices.
-Patient info can be faved in one easy access file.
10. electronic signs
-Info for menus and promotions.