MSc Health Informatics

INM339: Telemedicine 2012 Examination

Question 1.

1.a Briefly describe the purpose of a Picture Archiving and Communication System
(PACS) [2 marks]
1.b What is meant by the term 'Modality' [1 mark]
1.c List two modalities supported by the DICOM standard [2 marks]
1.d Draw a diagram showing the main components of a PACS system. including the
systems with which it interfaces [4 marks]
1.e What are the main objectives of the DICOM standard [3 marks]
1.f Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using open standards such as DICOM
for implementing Telehealth systems, including consideration of at least two other
relevant open standards. [8 marks]


Question 2.
2.a Why is web technology a good choice for implementation of Telehealth systems?
Include a discussion of advantages and disadvantages. [8 marks]
2.b Discuss the key aspects of creating a web-based user interface for a Telehealth
system, including appropriate consideration of aspects of clinical safety.
[6 marks]
2.c What are the key advantages delivered by Telehealth systems for different
stakeholders and how might these be evaluated? [6 marks]

Question 3.
3.a Draw a diagram showing the main components of a home telehealth system, including
the use of integration engine for aggregating data from remotely captured data.
[6 marks]
3.b Discuss the role of the XML, ISO-13606 and HL7 CDA standards in representing
data in a Telehealth system. Where is the most appropriate place to use each of these
standards; what are the advantages and disadvantages.
[8 marks]
3.c How can ontologies (represented, for example, in the XML/OWL standard syntax) be
used to design information architectures for Telehealth? [6 marks]