QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED
A+)
A ________ is the name for a newly coined term, word, or phrase that may be in the
process of entering common use, but that has not yet been accepted into
mainstream language. - ANSWERNeologism
True or false: "eHealth" is a neologism - ANSWERTrue
What can telehealth be used to deliver? - ANSWER1. Health care
2. Patient/provider education
3. Public health and health administration
What are some example of non-care Telehealth? - ANSWEReLearning, webinars,
grand rounds
What is eConsult? - ANSWERA part of Telemedicine where you can ask a specialist
a question about a patient
What is eVisit? - ANSWERA part of Telemedicine where you can book a patient to
see a specialist (ex. teledermatology, telehomecare, telestroke)
What is eCare? - ANSWERA part of Telemedicine where you can monitor a patient
at home
________ is the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) for health.
- ANSWEReHealth
True or false: the CPhA blueprint for pharmacy is to support a provincial clinical
decision support software. - ANSWERFalse, it is to support a NATIONAL clinical
decision support software.
Name the term:
Remote healthcare services that rely on videoconferencing, internet, store and
forward imaging, streaming media, and terrestrial/wireless communication. -
ANSWERTelehealth
Is there a clear consensus about the meaning of the term eHealth? - ANSWERNo
(51 definitions have been published!), but it is still an important concept
What are the two universal themes in most eHealth definitions? - ANSWERHealth