Resource Management

Question 1

Define eHealth.

Answer 1

The transfer of health resources and healthcare by electronic means.

Question 2

Name the three areas that comprise eHealth.

Answer 2

1. The delivery of health information for health professionals and clients through the Internet and telecommunications
2. Using the power of information technology and e-commerce to improve public health services
3. The use of e-commerce and e-business practices in health systems management

Question 3

Define eHealth literacy.

Answer 3

The ability to seek, find, understand and appraise health information from electronic sources and apply knowledge gained to address or solve a health problem.

Both clinicians and clients need to be eHealth literate.

Question 4

What is GATOR?

Answer 4

Mnemonic to help clients evaluate health info they encounter online:

Genuine
Accurate
Trustworthy
Origin
Readability