Technology is making new waves across various industries, including the healthcare sector. Thanks to its advancement, there is increased ease and reduced stress.
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The benefits of technology in healthcare include:
• Enhanced Communication
Technology has made it easier for professionals in the medical field to share relevant information and updates in healthcare. Online platforms has facilitated meetings, seminars, workshops and conferences, increasing access to knowledge. Geographic barrier has lessened as a result of this.
• Electronic Medical Records
Also called Electronic Health Records. EMRs have made documentation much less stressful. Papers and files are gradually going out of use. The old means of patients record is very cumbersome as it can be hard to locate some files or some may even go missing.
However, EMRs are designed to have different sections, and are highly comprehendible. At first glance, relevant information about a patient’s health, interventions and progress in treatment can be reviewed. Cloud storage for backup is the highlight of this as any information lost can almost always be retrieved.
EMRs also serve as a form of link between healthcare professionals. A patient’s health record on the database can be viewed in by a professional in another department for necessary decision making.
• Information and Communication Technology
Technology doesn’t just link healthcare professionals to one another but also links them to patients. Telemedicine is a great revolution in healthcare that has helped improve the health of many.
Patients can book appointments in the comfort of their homes. Certain patients don’t have to appear physically at the hospital. A tele-session with their healthcare provider allows access to care and answers any questions they may have. This also helps to reduce patient traffic at hospitals.
In addition, certain apps and devices assist patients with adherence to medical advice and treatment. There are trackers that help monitor vital records such as blood pressure, pulse rate, blood glucose level, and so on. Alarms also serve as reminders for medication administration, meals, fitness among others.
• Improved Patient Care
Certain technologies that help to facilitate patient care have emerged. Some surgeries can now be performed noninvasively with the use of Laser technology. Technologically-improved medical devices and instruments have helped greatly in performing procedures and surgeries, reducing time spent and stress.
Many patients have digital access to information relating to health. Some even read about the symptoms they are experiencing and the likely diagnosis before seeing a physician.
Health resources being provided online have been of great help to the general public as knowledge on health improvement and lifestyle modifications for good health outcome are available.
Final Thoughts
It is quite clear that technology has done more good than harm to the healthcare sector. Technology is not just emerging, it is the pioneer of the modern world.
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