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Consider technology and the strides we have made throughout the world and the products that have been developed. Technology has enabled us to see our doctor over video chat (telemedicine) from the comfort of our home; you are also able to print out and investigate blood tests, x-rays, MRI's, etc. Information is valuable and can help to make better decisions about our health.
What are the pros and cons of using video-chat and technology for medical care?
How might the increased use of technology affect the patient-provider relationship?
1. pros and cons
PROCS
*Convenience of the patient (patient can aproach doctor from home)
*Flexibility (time can be scheduled according to the client feasibility)
*Low cost for minor issues
*patient can avoid travel expences
*Less risk of cross infection by avoiding contact with hospital and other infective patients
*No wasteage of time
*Better medical support for rural areas
*All the patient can contact the doctor on a pre fixed time
*Improve patient and doctor interactions by avoiding other external disturbances
*No need of waiting or standing in a huge line of appointments
CONS
* Physical examinations is a great loss which cannot be performed
*Technical problems ( should have a good internet connection)
*Increased Chances of improper understanding
*Privacy issues and chance of hacking
*May not be affordable by all
*May not be covered by insurance
*Chance of worng diagnosis
*Over consultation by doctors
*Needs training with special software
2. The improvement or advancement in technology have brought a lot of changes in the Health care sector . It have both advantages and disadvantages of its own patients now have access to some of the best diagnostic tools, and minimally-invasive procedures resulting in less pain and quicker healing which also helps them to avoid a major procedure such as the advancement of key hole surgeries prevents an open surgery.
Tele consultations with specialists, targeted treatments, and the availability of mobile apps have led to improved patient care and a superior healthcare experience overall. Additionally, the availability of newer treatment technologies leading to better outcomes has enhanced the quality of life of the patients as well.
The following aspects explain how technology has changed the healthcare industry.
Computerised Health Records
Giving away the dusty and bulky paper files and maintaining digital records that are securely uploaded to the cloud and made accessible remotely to patients and healthcare professionals. By this, storing, management, and transmission of data becomes easy and quick.
Mobile App Technology in the Medical Field
There was a time where we wait for an xray filim to have it on hand and again waiting for the consultant. As the technology improves and now once the xray is done then the filim is directly displayed on the consultant computer screen.
And the development of mobile apps and email services will help the patient to have easy access to there reports etc by avoiding travell and other disturbances and even they can also use apps to keep track of doctor’s appointments, get reminders to take their medications. Health and fitness apps help people get healthier by tracking their food intake and activity levels and offering customized solutions etc...
Maintenance of Electronic Medical Records
Electronic medical records or Electronic Health Records (EHRs) consist of digital summaries of a patient’s medical records. They could include diagnoses, lab reports, and details about hospital stays, surgical interventions, and prescriptions. They offer an overview of a patient’s health; permitting a more accurate diagnosis and improved patient care.
Storage of Data and the Cloud
The generation ,storage and collection of huge amounts of data from a number of different sources in the healthcare field are now possible.
Cloud storage of data helps improve efficiency and accessibility while reducing wastage.The data can aloso be further utilised when needed
Improved Patient Care
As we discuss the whole its clear that the improved technology have improved the treatement facility and aslo advancement in the medical science
Telemedicine
Telemedicine has made it possible for patients to use telemedical devices to receive home care and support using various applications and video telephony.
This can significantly reduce waiting time for patients;
speeding up treatment delivery processes and can help manage
chronic conditions effectively and economically with the help of
various apps and devices.