Which term describes tools and equipment used to diagnose and treat patients?

• A. Telemedicine
• B. Medical Technology
• C. Consumer's Goal in Health Care
• D. Patient Registration Technology

Answer: (B)

Medical technology refers to the tools and equipment used to diagnose and treat patients. This broad category includes devices, instruments, and systems that help healthcare professionals observe health status, identify problems, and deliver therapies. Examples span imaging machines (MRI, CT, X-ray), diagnostic instruments (stethoscopes, endoscopes, lab analyzers), monitoring devices (ECG, pulse oximeters), and therapeutic equipment (infusion pumps, ventilators, surgical instruments).

Telemedicine, by contrast, is about delivering care remotely through telecommunications rather than the physical tools used at the point of care. The Consumer's Goal in Health Care describes what patients want to achieve, not the equipment. Patient Registration Technology covers administrative tasks to capture patient information at intake, not diagnostic or treatment tools.