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" The Role Modern Technology In Health "

As with all other aspects of our life, technology advancements

are rapidly replacing many things that we used to do manually,
and the healthcare industry is no exception. From patient
registration, to data monitoring and lab tests to self-care tools,
it’s become clear that advancements in the industry have been
a game changer in making many tasks easier, while also
making registration processes quicker and more
accurate.Besides providing positive experiences for patients
and their families, these advancements have had a huge
influence on medical processes and the practices of healthcare
professionals. Researchers are creating new innovations that
are expanding and transforming healthcare, with some
technologies allowing doctors to diagnose illnesses with a
hundred percent accuracy.Here are some important new
technology additions in healthcare that have transformed the
industry with tools to advance and improve the medical field.

Medical Technology Advances with the Digitalization of

Health Records : Though the paper-based collection of data is
still followed to an extent, the healthcare industry is moving to
store everything in an electronic format - simplifying the way
medical history documents are created. The old system of
paper records required medical practitioners and nurses to
create and complete files for their patients, often leading to long
wait times in order to collect, retrieve and update the correct
data.Besides the actual digitalization of basic patient details,
nurses and technicians can input patient data such as vital
signs, weight, test results, etc. into a central, digitized system.
This allows for patient data to be changed and updated easily
as time progresses. On the administrative side, medical
assistants, medical records and health information technicians
(MRHITs), and medical billing and coding professionals can
use electronic health records, or EHRs, for scheduling
appointments, updating patient records with diagnostic codes,
and submitting medical claims using new technology in
healthcare.All this data, combined with the patient’s medical
history in one centralized place, makes it easier to analyze the
patient’s health history and medications to provide effective
treatments.

Telemedicine :Although not necessarily a new development in

healthcare technology, telemedicine is a growing field that
allows people in rural settings, with limited access, to get the
help they need without having to travel far.Used to refer to two-
way video consultations or the transmission of healthcare data
like electrocardiograms (ECGs), telemedicine or telehealth can
help monitor vital signs and symptoms remotely. The
implementation of these options means less crowded waiting
rooms and shorter waiting times for patients who are physically
in the doctor’s office.Patients can receive a full assessment
through a video chat with a physician, claims are automatically
generated, and the fees are lower compared to traditional office
costs.

Sensors and Wearable Technology : When people typically

think of a wearable device, they think of fitness trackers or
other smart electronic devices that can be worn on the body
and transmit information to a mobile application to help track
health stats, such as the amount of sleep, heart rate, and
physical activity. A fitness tracker, for instance, helps the
wearer change their pace or incorporate new options into their
fitness regime.In cardiology, there are wearable devices that
can provide information on heart rhythm and the patient’s
cardiac behaviors, as well as information like blood pressure,
breathing patterns, and blood glucose levels.