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The focus of my blog, is to record my learning about how information technology is used in Occupational Therapy practice, the problems this can encounter and also the issues it can solve.

I would like to start off with a few definitions of words that may arise within my blog, and words to think about in relation to technology and Occupational therapy.

A definition of 'Information technology'

–noun. The development, implementation, and maintenance of computer hardware and software systems to organize and communicate information electronically. Abbreviation:  IT

Basically information technology (IT) is all around us, cell phones, desk top computers, laptop computers. These are all hardware and software systems designed for us to communicate electronically making it...um easier?

S, Hawker. & C, Crowley. (1996) The oxford colour dictionary & thesaurus. Oxford university press 

 definition of 'Intellectual Property'

Intellectual- using intellect, having strong intellect, academic. 

property- things owned, or a quality or characteristic.

Is property that results from an original creative thought. For example familiar logos of many large New Zealand businesses are copyrighted material. Meaning it is against the law to copy the intellectual property, in this case the logo.   

S, Hawker. & C, Crowley. (1996) The oxford colour dictionary & thesaurus. Oxford university press

Definition of 'Social justice'

Social- living in a community, society or organization, sociable or social gathering.

Justice- just treatmemt, fairness, equity, rightfulness.

Social justice is distribution of advantages and disadvantages righfully within society.

Definition of 'Informed consent'

Inform- meaning to tell.

consent- meaning someone is willing to do, or allow what is asked. an agreement or permition. 

So informed consent is being properly advised of relevant materials positives and negatives, then permition is given based on that information.