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ORS 3 PRACTICAL EXAMINATION

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Case #3: Agust D is a 27 year old is a music producer who spends most of his time in in his studio remixing and making music. Patient has been suffering from lowback pain for the longest of time but only decided to do consultation because it is already affecting his work, thus, affecting his concentration as well. Pain is worsened by prolonged sitting or standing and is relieved by trunk flexion activities . WHAT IS THE DIAGNOSIS OF THE PATIENT? Low Back Pain Secondary to SpondyloLYsis Spondylolysis is a condition in which there is a defect in a portion of the spine called the pars interarticularis (a small segment of bone joining the facet joints in the back of the spine). It is common in kids and teens, especially males and those who participate in high impact activities and one of the most common structural causes of low back pain and is readily identified and characterized in terms of its chronicity and likelihood to heal . Overstretching or overextending the spine, but not inf...

HEALTH INFORMATICS ACTIVITY

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Sayson, Dion Ann - 2A Suelan, Carmela Beatriz - 2A Tenefrancia, Gilean Gayle - 2A Trivilegio, Gabrielle Nina - 2A Zaragoza, Alex - 2A Villaran, Lanz Louis - 2C

E-PATIENT

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Sayson, Dion Ann - 2A Suelan, Carmela Beatriz - 2A Tenefrancia, Gilean Gayle - 2A Trivilegio, Gabrielle Nina - 2A Zaragoza, Alex - 2A Villaran, Lanz Louis - 2C 1) WHAT IS E-HEALTH?          E-health is a use of digital technologies and telecommunications, such as computers, the Internet, and mobile devices, to facilitate health improvement and healthcare services. It is often used alongside traditional “off-line” (non-digital) approaches for the delivery of information directed to the patient and the health care consumer. Advantages Providing accurate, up-to-date, and complete information about patients at the point of care Enabling quick access to patient records for more coordinated, efficient care Securely sharing electronic information with patients and other clinicians Helping providers more effectively diagnose patients, reduce medical errors, and provide safer care Improving patient and provider interaction and...