HSC300: Health
Communication Final Exam
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS
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eHealth - CORRECT ANSWER-electronic health involves the use of technology to transcend
geographical distance in promoting good health
mHealth - CORRECT ANSWER-mobile health involves the use of devices such as mobile phone
and tablets as well as apps
telehealth - CORRECT ANSWER-utilizes technology to facilitate long-distance health care,
education, administrative teamwork and disaster responses
telemedicine - CORRECT ANSWER-is a subset of telehealth that specifically offers clinical
services to patients as a set distance, usually through the use of teleconference exams and
shared diagnostic data
ePatients - CORRECT ANSWER-people with illness seeking information or help from the internet
to make informed health decisions
-tend to be tech savy, can find and share health-related information, investigate treatment
options and more
,information sufficiency threshold - CORRECT ANSWER-people tend to seek out information to
help them cope and understand their condition
digital divide - CORRECT ANSWER-the irony of eHealth is that the people most in need to health
information are less likely to have access to internet
-individuals 18-29 are 3x more likely than those 60+ to learn about health online
-high-speed internet access is 2x more prevalent in homes that make $50,000+
-college graduates are 2.5x more likely to use the internet for health information than people
who did not graduate high school
-in addition to older people, or those with low income/low education, individuals with physical
limitations (poor eyesight, poor hand eye coordination, etc) are also unlikely to use eHealth
social networking: strong ties - CORRECT ANSWER-with the people whose social networks
closely overlap ours (close friends, family, etc)
social networking: weak ties - CORRECT ANSWER-with people whose social networks do not
overlap much with out (acquaintances)
advantages of online health information - CORRECT ANSWER--rich array of information
-practical advice
-social support
disadvantages of online health information - CORRECT ANSWER--Unreliable information
-Conflicting information
-Overwhelming amounts of information
-Digital divide
, methods of using the internet effectively - CORRECT ANSWER-it is important to be able to
distinguish between trustworthy and unreliable information online:
-do not trust information if there is not author or reference
-look for another source if the website is trying to sell you something, or the information costs
money
-look out for the following red flags: secret formula, miraculous cure, treat all cancers, or cancer
disappears, nontoxic
-do not rely on reviews from "satisfied customers." Many times they are paid for positive
reviews
-do your own research, read medical journal articles and ask health professionals
-read the fine print carefully, look for disclaimers and vague wording
-report suspicious claims to the Federal Trade Commission, better Business Bureau or State
Attorney General
-if it is an emergency- seek medical attention rather than search the internet
how has technology influenced health communication - CORRECT ANSWER--overall despite
concerns than the technology would replace medicine, people are using online and
interpersonal information (ex from health care professionals) equally
-- eHelath is used when peoples social and informational needs are not met wiht face-to-face
communication
-on the other hand, 60% of college students report that they are addicted to their cellphones,
spending 7-10 hours per day on their cell phone
--but many report interacting with others during that time, so its being used as a form of
communication
mHealth: pros - CORRECT ANSWER--the potential of apps to provide health information is
limitless
--can monitor pregnancy, check a bug bite, identify signs of stroke, check meds and even check
blood alcohol levels before driving
Communication Final Exam
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ LATEST 100%
GUARANTEED PASS
eHealth - CORRECT ANSWER-electronic health involves the use of technology to transcend
geographical distance in promoting good health
mHealth - CORRECT ANSWER-mobile health involves the use of devices such as mobile phone
and tablets as well as apps
telehealth - CORRECT ANSWER-utilizes technology to facilitate long-distance health care,
education, administrative teamwork and disaster responses
telemedicine - CORRECT ANSWER-is a subset of telehealth that specifically offers clinical
services to patients as a set distance, usually through the use of teleconference exams and
shared diagnostic data
ePatients - CORRECT ANSWER-people with illness seeking information or help from the internet
to make informed health decisions
-tend to be tech savy, can find and share health-related information, investigate treatment
options and more
,information sufficiency threshold - CORRECT ANSWER-people tend to seek out information to
help them cope and understand their condition
digital divide - CORRECT ANSWER-the irony of eHealth is that the people most in need to health
information are less likely to have access to internet
-individuals 18-29 are 3x more likely than those 60+ to learn about health online
-high-speed internet access is 2x more prevalent in homes that make $50,000+
-college graduates are 2.5x more likely to use the internet for health information than people
who did not graduate high school
-in addition to older people, or those with low income/low education, individuals with physical
limitations (poor eyesight, poor hand eye coordination, etc) are also unlikely to use eHealth
social networking: strong ties - CORRECT ANSWER-with the people whose social networks
closely overlap ours (close friends, family, etc)
social networking: weak ties - CORRECT ANSWER-with people whose social networks do not
overlap much with out (acquaintances)
advantages of online health information - CORRECT ANSWER--rich array of information
-practical advice
-social support
disadvantages of online health information - CORRECT ANSWER--Unreliable information
-Conflicting information
-Overwhelming amounts of information
-Digital divide
, methods of using the internet effectively - CORRECT ANSWER-it is important to be able to
distinguish between trustworthy and unreliable information online:
-do not trust information if there is not author or reference
-look for another source if the website is trying to sell you something, or the information costs
money
-look out for the following red flags: secret formula, miraculous cure, treat all cancers, or cancer
disappears, nontoxic
-do not rely on reviews from "satisfied customers." Many times they are paid for positive
reviews
-do your own research, read medical journal articles and ask health professionals
-read the fine print carefully, look for disclaimers and vague wording
-report suspicious claims to the Federal Trade Commission, better Business Bureau or State
Attorney General
-if it is an emergency- seek medical attention rather than search the internet
how has technology influenced health communication - CORRECT ANSWER--overall despite
concerns than the technology would replace medicine, people are using online and
interpersonal information (ex from health care professionals) equally
-- eHelath is used when peoples social and informational needs are not met wiht face-to-face
communication
-on the other hand, 60% of college students report that they are addicted to their cellphones,
spending 7-10 hours per day on their cell phone
--but many report interacting with others during that time, so its being used as a form of
communication
mHealth: pros - CORRECT ANSWER--the potential of apps to provide health information is
limitless
--can monitor pregnancy, check a bug bite, identify signs of stroke, check meds and even check
blood alcohol levels before driving
