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MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY:
SCOPE AND NATURE,
AND HISTORICAL
PERSPECTIVE
Chapter 1: Introduction
Learning Objectives
At the end of this Chapter, the student should be able to;
describe medical technology as a science and philosophy;
describe the essence of medical technology as an
Chapter 1: Introduction
Learning Objectives
identify the affiliating branches of medical
technology;
discuss the scope of medical technology;
explain the nature of medical technology;
Chapter 1: Introduction
Learning Objectives
define medical technology as a clinical science and as
technology; and
identify the three (3) functions of medical technology
Intro to Med Tech
Laboratory
Conference
Clinical
Laboratory
Setting
Diagnosis
Laboratory Waste Management
Laboratory Diagnosis of Diseases of the 21st century
Scientific Researches
United States
Medical Technology in the Philippines post-World
War II
Parasitology
covers
Histopathology
Histopathological
analysis
includes
tissue
handling, processing (automated and manual
methods), and staining through the use of the
microscope, microtome, and other special
apparatuses.
Procedural)
A paramount field of scientific
investigation(Investigative Complicity)
An intervention in the medicinal procedures(Inter-
(Assiduous Partner)
Evidentiary information in medicine (Circumstantial
Medicinal Evidences)
Troubleshooting
Utilization of a computerized information system for
improvement
Inventory control
Clinical trials
microbiological analysis
Engaging in blood donation and bloodletting
Flexible)
High priority for rendering health services
(Informative)
Greater focus on research to come up with new
discovery (Research-oriented)
-Mediator Paradigmatic)
Focuses on providing reliable and accurate
laboratory testing
methods
Management Function
Technical
Fiscal
Human Resources
Educational Function