Risk Mitigation
a process whereby the organization takes concrete actions against risks, such
as implementing controls and developing a disaster recovery plan
Ethical decision making
process of making informed decisions about ethical dilemmas based on a set
of standards differentiating right from wrong
Ethical use of social networking applications
concept of nonmaleficence
Casuistry
case-based ethical reasoning method that analyzes the facts of a case in a
sound, logical, and ordered/structured manner
Bioethical Standards
bioethical decision-making model centers on the healthcare professional's
implicit agreement with the patient or client (1) autonomy, (2) freedom, (3)
veracity, (4) privacy, (5) beneficence, and (6) fidelity.
Accountability
, ability to answer for one's own actions
Biometric devices
authentication devices that recognize thumb prints, retinal patterns, or facial
patterns
Haptic devices
joysticks, data gloves, etc; to feel or sense and manipulate or control a virtual,
3D object's attributes of texture, shape, surface, temperature, and/or weight
Mobile Health (mHealth)
Refers to healthcare professionals using smartphones or tablets to access
health records stored in the cloud, and patients using digital devices to
monitor their conditions and treatments.
Telehealth
telecommunication technologies used to deliver health-related services or to
connect patients and healthcare providers to maximize patients' health status
Mobile technology
mobile phones, personal digital assistants, tablet computers, remote
diagnostic and monitoring devices, GPS equipment