T1-WK6-HSS701-Topic 3: Technology in healthcare

T1- HSS701-Week6

​HSS701- Week6

Technology in Healthcare​

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Objectives Covered for Today:

3.1 The role of technology in healthcare

3.2 Smart medical devices and wearables

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Activity 1: Individually, define the role of technology in healthcare. (5 mins)

Activity 2: Group Work, Identify the different medical devices and wearables. (5 mins)

Closure: Pool Question​ - Mobile applications

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The UAE healthcare system is known to be one of the most technologically advanced in the world. Every day new technologies are used by healthcare professionals. These aim to increase care for patients, increase productivity of staff, reduce the chance of mistakes and reduce the overall cost of providing healthcare. 

​​3.1 The role of technology in healthcare

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• Medical technology is used from the moment you enter a healthcare facility until when you leave. 

• Technology can be used to diagnose illnesses before symptoms show and it can even prevent illnesses from happening. It is used in medicine and vaccine production; it is also used in the treatment and recovery of patients. 

Multiple Choice

Which of the below is not considered as advantage of technology in healthcare?

• Diagnosing illness

• Preventing illness

• Communication of information

• Food marketing

Multiple Choice

__________________is the practice of medicine using technology to deliver care at a distance.

• Virtual reality

• Telemedicine

• Augmented reality

• Artificial intelligence

Multiple Choice

What type of technology in represented in the figure?

• Artificial intelligence (AI)​

• Augmented reality (AR)

• Robotic surgery​

• Medical wearables​

Smart devices and wearable technology in healthcare includes electronic devices that people can wear..

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As Group of 4 members, watch

identify 2 medical devices , mention its benefits, and how does it work.​ (Each 2 to present 1 device)

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Draw on the board with: ( 5 mins )

• Name of device

• Image of device

• Benefits and mode of work​

​Some text here about the topic of discussion.

3.2 Smart medical devices

and wearables​

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Draw

Each Group to Draw their product over the board- Mention its Name- and Benefit/ 5 MIN

Poll

Referring to your life experience and usage, which Mobile application had best impact on your health?

• Fitness / activity application

• Social Media application

• SEHA/ MOH application

• Calling/ Chatting application