Match the words (1-7) with the definitions (A-G).

1 _ implanted microchip               5 _interoperability

2 _PACS                                           6 _bar coding

3 _EHR                                           7 _ micro robotic  tweezers

4 _ lab-on-a-chip     

A a computerized version of a patient's health record

В a device that holds cells and fluid that a doctor can analyze easily

С a system in which doctors scan medicines and match them to patients

D very tiny tools that let a doctor operate in very small areas

E a tiny device in a person's body that releases medicine

F the ability to send electronic health data between systems

G a system that stores medical images from different sources

4. Place a (+) next to the response that answers the question.

1Have you used CPOE before?

A _ Yes, I've used it to share records with doctors.

В _ Yes, I've used it to fill out a prescription.

2  Why is CDSS helpful?

A _ It helps doctors diagnose and treat patients.

В It allows doctors to access patient data easily.

3  What is this optic scanner for?

A _ You can use it to read and record information on medicine labels.

В _ You can use it to measure out specific amounts of a drug.

4  Are you familiar with ADMs?

A _ Yes, I've used them to operate in very small areas.

В _ Yes, I've used them to measure out medications.

5  Does this hospital use EMM?

A _ Yes, we use it to analyze cells and fluid easily.

В _Yes, we use it to keep track of medicines and supplies.

Listen and read the article from Health and Science Digest again. Why have CPOE systems become popular?

Listening

Listen to a conversation between an IT worker and a doctor. Mark the following statements as true (T) or false (F).

1 _CPOE reduces medication mix-ups.

2 _The doctor has not used the CPOE system.

3_ The optic scanner records the ID number of a drug.

Listen again and complete the conversation.

Hello Dr. Samson. I got your message about the JPC

new electronic systems.

Yes, I could 1 understanding them.

. system and a

Well, we just installed a 2  

3  system.

What's the CPOE system for?

It's kind of like an 4   

. form. It lets you

fill out prescription orders.

5  do I use it?

Well, in this box, you type in the patient's 6

    Then just click send.

Doctor: Okay. That sounds 7    

Speaking

With a partner, act out the roles below based on Task 8. Then, switch roles.

USE LANGUAGE SUCH AS:

I could use some help understanding them.

What's the... for?

How exactly do I use it?

Student A; You want to learn about the hospital's new electronic systems. Ask Student В about:

•               what the new system is for

•               how to use it

Student B: You are an IT worker at the hospital. Answer Student A's questions. Make up a name for your colleague.

Writing

9. You are a scientist developing new health technology. Use the article and the conversation from Task 8 to write a short speech about this new technology (120-150 words). Talk about:

•   What the new systems or devices are

•   How the systems or devices work

•   How they can help doctors and improve healthcare

 

 

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4) Keyword

5) Natural language

6) Root directory

 

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