Question

Write at least a 265-word response to the following. Your response must address all aspects of each question, must include your personal opinions, ideas, or thoughts; and must provide examples in any situation where it is warranted.

·       Describe a time or situation when you saw the impact of technology in health care. Why was this important?

Answer 1

Impact of technology on health care.

The most important technology I have wondered about is EHR.The information technology becoming a blessing when it comes to patients medical records.They have made enormous influence on health care.

1.It has improved access of the medical data:

The ability to store and access data is the important ability of a electronic data.It is possible to retrieve data from anywhere in the world and possible to consult with experts far away.

2.High data volume:

With minimal time physicians can receive more data regarding the patient and disease.It is much more important to researchers clinical trials also.The data base under studies is very big and can be accessed for all.

3.Communication improved:

Its very easy to communicate with patients anywhere any time.patient can send details and doctors can also have the  data access by keeping it in electronic format. In a hospital any depart can access data within seconds.

4.Tele health:

Remote areas are still there in the world where there is lack of treatment facilities. They can access clinicians from their places itself.

5.Consultation apps.

Now its possible to book an appointment from your places and can avoid long waiting for consultation. Patients can access health care facility very easily and they won't loose their time and money.

6.Easy record keeping.

With EHR its easy to keep any records and files.In older days the paper records grab the big spaces in the hospital and now its safe within a chip.

7.safety of data:

Data can be stored without any physical damage with less time and space.

You can build upon these points..