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So far we far we have been discussing the advantages of HIT, but have not considered its disadvantages. Discuss at least three (3) of the disadvantages or challenges that can be encountered by adoption of the HIT, such as EHR (Electronic Health Record) or HIE (health Information Exchange).
HIT or health information technology is the use of information
technology such as computers in the field of healthcare. HIT helps
collect, store and manage the patient's personal records, medical
information and billing by using information technology system such
as computers and laptops.
HIT has greatly increased the quality and efficiency of
the healthcare system. It has also resulted in reduced errors and
paper work.
But with benefits HIT also has some disadvantages which are listed
below:
1. Expensive : the setup and installation of information
technology system is costly.
2. HIT requires employment of new staff which possess the knowledge
of information technology which increases the cost of
healthcare.
3. The information technology systems are prone malfunctioning due
to various causes such as viruses which can result in loss of
stored data.
4. The information technology systems and application are
susceptible to hacking which may lead to straling of patient
personal and medical information.
5. Maintaince of HIT is time consuming, complex and costly.
6. overdependency on technology