Question

What are some interesting facts about innovations in information technology?

Answer 1

1). The interesting development areas for health IT are,

a). Electronic health records

b). Personal health records

c). E-prescriptions

d). Personal health tools

e). Online health communities

The health care information technology allows the storage of a huge number of health records of the patients. This is helpful in a quick review and also the storage of a large quantity of the data is possible. Personal health records are controlled by the patient. It would be more helpful to present of health record when we meet a new doctor, and also during emergencies.

E-prescriptions avoid the misreading of prescriptions and also losing the prescriptions. The physician can directly communicate with the pharmacist through the e-prescription. Personal health tools and online communities improve communication among the scientific community and people.