IT Definition:
"Information Technology," and is pronounced "I.T." It refers to anything related to computing technology, such as networking, hardware, software, the Internet, or the people that work with these technologies. Many companies now have IT departments for managing the computers, networks, and other technical areas of their businesses. IT jobs include computer programming, network administration, computer engineering, Web development, technical support, and many other related occupations. Since we live in the "information age," information technology has become a part of our everyday lives. That means the term "IT," already highly overused, is here to stay (Tech Terms, 2005-2011)
Own notes, thoughts:
Technology, communications, and information is all linked in some way. The online communities that are available to users are both varied and filled with different types of information. The way in which we interpret and use this information is ever changing because of modern development in the computer age. This technology allows therapists to utilize the internet, many portable devices, computer applications and software to assist in client interventions as a therapy tool.
Having the knowledge and skill base allows us to feel confident and comfortable using IT. I get a little bit nervous when a new device is introduced to me, questions run through my head.... will I be able to work it, do I need it, how lomg will it take me to figure it out. Im sure others feel the same and have had similar experiences with technology and all of it's inadequacies.
Ethics:
This entry is concerned with the phenomenological approach to interpreting information technology and its social and ethical implications. However, in order to understand the distinctiveness of the phenomenological approach some other possible ways of interpreting this relationship will also be outlined briefly. often about the way information technology is changing or transforming the social domain, and in particular, the ethical domain. This is largely centered around different ways of conceptualizing and interpreting the nature of the information technology and society interrelationship (Introna, 2005).
Own notes, thoughts:
Ethical implications may arise when dealing with IT devices and the sharing, capturing and transferring of data. Technology is a wonderful thing when it is used appropriately. Occupational therapist's (OT) need to be aware of lmitations and precautions assoicated with many dangers that the internet and digital devices pose for clients. For example computer gaming can be associated with negative effects such as aggression or additive qualities. In instances like this it is where the judgement and clinical reasoning would kick in to assess risk factors for each individual and IT device.
Intellectual Property (Definition)
An Explanation of Intellectual Property Rights as the name indicates, intellectual property refers to some idea or knowledge that is produced from the mind or the intellect. The term includes certain inventions, discoveries, written material and recorded media the holder of which is entitled to various legal entitlements similar to physical property. Intellectual property laws are made to protect these legal rights and entitlements. Copyright, patent, trademark and industrial design right are various forms of intellectual property rights designed to safeguard the interest of its holder. These exclusive rights can be transferred to third parties by way of license and mortgage (Explain Intellectual Property Rights, 2007).
Own Notes,Thoughts:
To my thinking Intellectual property in relation to IT and OT practice has signifigance around any legal issues, clients rights, law, copyright, piracy and software piracy issues. Possibly various legal entitlements attached to particular types of information and who has permission to use or print.
So What Is Social Justice? (Definition)
Fair and proper administration of laws conforming to the natural law that all persons, irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, possessions, race, religion, etc., are to be treated equally and without prejudice. See also civil rights (Business Dictionary, 2011).
One definition of justice is "giving to each what he or she is due." The problem is knowing what is "due". Social justice encompasses economic justice. Social justice is the virtue which guides us in creating those organized human interactions we call institutions. In turn, social institutions, when justly organized, provide us with access to what is good for the person, both individually and in our associations with others. Social justice also imposes on each of us a personal responsibility to work with others to design and continually perfect our institutions as tools for personal and social development (Centre For Economic and Social Justice, n.d).
Own Notes, Thoughts:
Fair treatment is something that we all desire and should strive to reflect in our own lives and project to other people. There are many theories relating to social Justice, identity and empathy are involved and come hand in hand, identity creates principles of a moral instinct, and empathy gives a natural law or predisposition to help one another. Evolution of neuroscience technologies suggests that research in pyschology and primatology have involved theorists such as Darwin and links to human nature.
A study by Miller (2001) and colleagues of the brain disorder frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is also instructive. FTD attacks the frontal lobes and anterior temporal lobes, the site of one’s sense of self. One early symptom of FTD is the loss of empathy (Identity Theory, n.d).
What is informed consent?
Informed consent is a legal condition whereby a person can be said to have given consent based upon an appreciation and understanding of the facts and implications of an action.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Informed_consent
Principles of Informed Consent
It is the right and responsibility of every competent individual to advance his or her own welfare. This right and responsibility is exercised by freely and voluntarily consenting or refusing consent to recommended medical procedures, based on a sufficient knowledge of the benefits, burdens, and risks involved. The ability to give informed consent depends on: 1) adequate disclosure of information; 2) patient freedom of choice; 3) patient comprehension of information; and 4) patient capacity for decision-making. By meeting these four requirements, three necessary conditions are satisfied: 1) that the individual’s decision is voluntary; 2) that this decision is made with an appropriate understanding of the circumstances; and 3) that the patient’s choice is deliberate insofar as the patient has carefully considered all of the expected benefits, burdens, risks and reasonable alternatives. Legally, adequate disclosure includes information concerning the following: 1) diagnosis; 2) nature and purpose of treatment; 3) risks of treatment; and 4) treatment alternatives ( Ascension Health, 2011).
Own Notes, Thoughts:
Informed consent can apply to a Occupational Therapists ethical and moral situation when dealing with client information and release of any infomration to other therapists and or family members. Without an informed decision and consent by the client it could be classed as malpractice.
References:
Tech Terms, IT Information Technology. (2005-2011) Retreived March 13, 2011, from:http://www.techterms.com/definition/it
Social Justice, Definition.(2007). Retrieved March 15, 2011, from: http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/social-justice.html
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