in medicine T is unit covers digital technologies used for academic research and study, along with some technologies used in medicine. T e unit begins by looking at vocabulary for online research which students will use in their studies, and introduces a mock-up virtual learning environment (VLE). Later in the unit, students practise researching sources using Google Scholar.
Language skills • reading and writing
Topics
• digital technologies: PACS • telemedicine • AI • DNA sequencing
• online research Vocabulary focus
• fi xed phrases for online study • abbreviations and acronyms • verb and noun suffi xes
Skills focus
• understanding text structure • doing eff ective online research • recording and reporting fi ndings
Key vocabulary
access (n, v) administration AI automation back up (v) backup (n) bookmarks capture data processing data sharing database digital image DNA DNA sequencing document eRx hyperlink ICD keyword log in/log on log off medical informatics MeSH NIH
NLM PACS password patient records PDF personalized medicine search (n, v) search engine search operator sensor software sync (v) telemedicine URL username VLE webpage
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