IT used in the Healthcare field

 

        Based on my current understanding of Information Technology and my experience in learning about the medical field, I have more knowledge of the medical field than I do Information Technology for the moment. However, I am excited to learn more and better myself in knowledge of Technology. Healthcare uses Technology for many things and here is a list of some.

• Ø  Healthcare records
• Ø  Imaging such as x-rays, CT scan, and MRIs
• Ø  Remote doctor appointments
• Ø  Patient portals to get messages from and to your doctors.
• Ø  Labs which can be ordered by your doctors.
• Ø  Medical software uses technology in helping patients, from the machines used in doing stress tests to the monitors they need in reading vitals and the amazing technology used in ultrasound machines.
• Ø  Billing and scheduling
• Ø  Prescriptions rather than being handwritten can be done electronically and sent over faster.
• Ø  Patient monitoring tools for home (glucose meters, blood pressure cuffs)

Technology has improved the way healthcare works, which provides everyone with faster, more proficient healthcare. As well as allowing us the chance to make appointments from home to avoid getting others sick or avoid getting sick easier. And it helps us save gas as well as time and prevents us from sitting for long periods in waiting rooms.

It is very important in healthcare professions to be computer literate as the whole career field is widely using Information Technology to better their outcomes. This helps proficiently keep records of each patient and be able to keep all new information documented to better serve them on future visits. This also allows doctors from different parts of the office to see what other doctors have provided as they can also pull up the up-to-date records and show all allergies and procedures as well as medication lists. In ten years, I predict more life saving machines will likely be created or at least upgraded.