By Yoasnel Barroetabena
In recent years, the field of communication and the access to information have been radically transformed by networks such as the Internet. The accelerated development of programs that facilitate their use has aroused the interest of millions of users. In the field of health, many professionals and technicians use the Internet as a tool of updates, communication and information on topics of their interest. In fact, many networks have arisen on specific health issues that help us to focus with the information, but that at the same time fragment their availability. These networks can lead to the creation of isolated networks of knowledge, since the rapid overall growth of the network it makes difficult the location of
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First, the Internet has allowed an easy way for patients to access medical information. The main source of medical information before the invention of the Internet was physicians. Medical books and journal articles were difficult to find in the standard library. Patients in the 21st Century can read or download E-books and medical journals online and educate themselves about the physiological processes associated with the medical conditions affecting them. This phenomenon has changed the physician-client relationship from a linear relationship to a triangular relationship. The other way the Internet has changed the practice of medicine concerns the sources of medical information for physicians. The Internet has availed a variety of research and education sources and tools to physicians. Reading print copies of books, journal articles, reports and other medical publications was the only way physicians could research and educate themselves on new medical practices. However, the Internet has brought online library databases such MEDLINE, PubMed and CINAHL where medical professionals can access thousands of electronic books, journals and other medical publications (Younger, 2010). Thirdly, doctors can collaborate through the Internet in performing some medical procedures. Remote surgery is one of the medical transformations that have emerged due to the
There are a variety of health settings that provide patient health services. With the use of health services there has to be some type of health information exchange or system that will enable users to exchange data. Today there are networks that do this. Some of these networks are Community health information network (CHIN), Regional health information network (RHINO), National Health Information Network (NHIN) and Health Information technology for economic and clinical health act (HITECH Act). The purpose of this paper is to identify these networks, discuss the relationship among each other and lastly, explain their relationship to formation of a patient-centered management system and electronic health records (EHRs).
Introduction “Health informatics is the science that underlies the academic investigation and practical application of computing and communications technology to healthcare, health education and biomedical research” (UofV, 2012). This broad area of inquiry incorporates the design and optimization of information systems that support clinical practice, public health and research; understanding and optimizing the way in which biomedical data and information systems are used for decision-making; and using communications and computing technology to better educate healthcare providers, researchers and consumers. Although there are many benefits of bringing in electronic health systems there are glaring issues that associate with these systems. The
information using the internet. Today patients are encouraged to be active in their care. Patient
Caveat lector is a Latin phrase meaning, “let the reader beware.” Health information on the internet is growing at an alarming rate. However, some information on the internet is not accurate or current, and unfortunately, many web sites regarding healthcare offer misleading, incomplete, and incorrect information. Many consumers do not have the knowledge to judge and evaluate the quality of online information. This paper aims to discuss how the website WebMD presents information to readers. It will evaluate WebMD according to its source, where was the source obtained; type of funding, is it commercially funded or private; the validity and quality, how valid is the information and can it be verified; and privacy, is your personal information protected and how?
Patient portal is a Web-based access point which enables physicians and patients to chat and exchange health details remotely, adds an extra element for the continued handling of the patient's care. Although portals cannot substitute a face-to-face visit, they have got a lot of advantages, these are generally developed to improve patient's involvement in his or her care, portals help monitoring test results as well as health records and can also improve a regular doctor-patient discussion. Moreover, portals are effective in reducing expensive paperwork by functioning as online billing and pay centers.
Technology is a driving force in our society. People can now manage their bank accounts, pay bills, and get their news with the click of the mouse. It only makes sense that the health care industry would join in on these web-based initiatives. More and more providers are using online patient portals as a means for communicating with patients and allowing them to have access to important health information. While patient portals are still in their emerging stages, positive results are being reported from patients and healthcare professionals alike. Online patient portals allow more effective communications between patients and their healthcare professionals by developing stronger, more utilized relationships and by creating a way to get information out to patients more efficiently. Through this enhanced communication there will be patients that are more actively engaged in their treatment, have stronger relationships with their healthcare professionals, and in many cases have improved medical conditions.
...uys out. In conclusion, a warning, technology is there to guide and help a physician it is not, nor has it ever been intended to replace the physician patient relationship.
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RHIOs which consist of hospitals, physicians, health plans, laboratories, consumers, and other relevant stakeholders seem to provide governance body and policies for facilitating health information exchange among participants and the technical infrastructure for automated exchange. The surge toward technological advancement and internet usage has made the establishment of national health information network (NHIN) an important source for sharing health information across the nation, which RHIOs are considered as integral part for its success. This paper will focus on pros and cons of RHIOs to achieving NHIN 's goals as well as major challenges confronting RHIOs ' long-term achievements in viability, broad participation, and financial
Currently, Kaiser Permanente, a nonprofit organization has already begun to implement the practice of electronic medical records. Kaiser Permanente patients have the privilege of sharing their medical history with each medical provider seen during their Kaiser membership. Depending on the level and type of information needed, every healthcare professional patients have encounters with within their geographical region will have access to notes, prescriptions, procedures, and diagnostic tests at the click of a mouse, to effectively and proficiently render care. All medical documentation provided to Kaiser Permanente from othe...
“Telemedicine is the use of medical information exchanged from one site to another via electronic communications to improve patients’ health status” (Wager, Lee, & Glaser, 2013, p. 156.)
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Through communication, health information can be shared to the public or the individual patient. Health material is transferred by newspaper, television, Internet, radio, flyers, or billboard, etc. Though there is a reduction i...
The internet is a very functional form of electronic communication. Let’s think external delivery. Using the internet as a source of delivery for communicating patient information this is considered external delivery that transmits instantaneously between all healthcare businesses. The internet gives us the tools to do a lot, expand technology in the healthcare field that will allow the physicians and their patients to...
It is pertinent to note that ICT gives room for technological convergence in that various communication channels or platforms are integrated in it. This has opened the way for health enlightenment in various forms such as podcasts, short videos, blogs and so on. The limitless coverage of the internet allows these enlightenment efforts to be accessed all over the world enhancing global health. The information system of any health center will not function effectively without Information and Communication Technology (ICT). In other words, ICT is the backbone of the current information system. Information can be transmitted within a couple of no time. The array of purveyor of information under ICT is extremely vast and this technology helps doctors, hospitals, the general public and all other medical care providers. It is pertinent to note that Pharmaceutical industry is the industry that enjoys the biggest benefits of ICT. All the medical data available helps in assessing the medical requirements, makes them aware of similar research being carried out in different parts of the world and in letting the world know about their developments Consequently, the advent of ICT has made