Information technology (IT), also known as Information and Communication(s) Technology (ICT) and Infocomm in Asia, is concerned with the use of technology in managing and processing information, especially in large organizations (Retrieved February 14, 2007, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Information_Technology). Also known as the production, storage and communication of information using computers and microelectronics (Hanks, P. (ed). (1989) Collins Concise Dictionary. Glasgow: Bath Press).
How is this form of technology prevalent in our society? How common place has it become?
Technology has become a huge influence on today's society changing and growing continuously year by year. This sets expectations for the society for everyone to be at the same level of using technology for example these days texting is more desirable than making a phone call, even job agency's use texting to ask a staff member a question rather than phoning the person. Technology has created a lot of social networking sites which allows a wider connection with other parts of the world, technology will always have it's ups and downs which becomes controversial subject amongst the society.
What IT devices or system do you feel comfortable and competent using?
I feel comfortable in using the computer at a basic level due to having education and training in my high school years. I now have a laptop and still learning how to use it at more adavanced level but I am competent in using it for study purposes. Also cellphones, digital cameras, faxes and mp3 player.
Thinking about your own fieldwork experiences consider how IT is being used in Occupational therapy practice?
Computer systems used to book therapy rooms and orderlies within the hospital for patients and to keep patient records including their x-rays.
Digital cameras used to take pictures of a clients home when modifying their home.
What ethical implications arise from capturing, sharing and transferring of information via IT devices or systems.
Confidentiality and informed consent arises when capturing and sharing information. Transferring information via IT systems is not always safe, there is no gurantee this information will not be seen by other people who can also get into those systems.
Definition of computer ethics
Computer ethics is a branch of practical philosophy which deals with how computing professionals should make decisions regarding professional and social conduct (Retrieved February 14, 2007, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_ethics).
Defintion of intellectual property
In law, intellectual property (IP) is an umbrella term for various legal entitlements which attach to certain types of information, ideas, or other intangibles in their expressed form. The holder of this legal entitlement is generally entitled to exercise various exclusive rights in relation to the subject matter of the IP. The term intellectual property reflects the idea that this subject matter is the product of the mind or the intellect, and that IP rights may be protected at law in the same way as any other form of property. However, the use of the term and the concepts it is said to embody are the subject of some controversy (Retrieved February 14, 2007, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intellectual_property).
Definition of Social Justice
Social justice mostly refers to an ideal of society, where "justice" refers to economic status rather than to the administration of laws. It is based on the idea of a society which gives individuals and groups fair treatment and a just share of the benefits of society, although what is "fair treatment" and a "just share" must remain unclear or subject to interpretation (Retreived Februry 14, 2007, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_justice).
Definition of 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 (Retrieved February 14, 2007, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Informed_consent).
Summary of why a greater understanding of ITC and the ethical issues it encompasses will help us in our practice and daily lives.
Understanding of ITC and the ethical issues informs us on our rights and obligations that we need to uphold for safe practice for ourselves and our patients or clients.
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