Question

It has been said that "life's only true constant is change." Discuss the changes you have seen in healthcare information systems and what you see for the future. Be sure to include your thoughts on potential ethical issues you see in today's healthcare world as it relates to electronic health records, health informaiton exchanges, interoperability and eHealth in general?

Answer 1

TECHNOLOGICAL REVOLUTION IN THE FIELD OF MEDICINE.

Technology have created wonders in every walks of human life .It is true that sound mind lives in a sound body . The researchers constantly put efforts to find answer to one unique problem,that is 'how effectively technology can be used in health Care system?'.Over the past few decades,the eyes of human beings are witnessing unimaginable changes. But , no where in the wild dreams , he have thought of understanding and analysing his own health conditions with the help of a mobile device. Now a smart phone have converted dreams into reality. A brief description of the innovations brought in by technology in the field of medical science is detailed below.

I. E-Documentation.

Today the entire health and medication history of a patient is converted into e-recods.This helps in quick processing of required information for the medical practitioners.

II.Tele Medicine.

Technological changes in modern communication system paved the way for availing medical treatments from expert doctors without going to their clinics.

III.E-Diagnostic System.

The processed information on medical to history of a patients helps in diagnosing any new illness felt by the client very quickly.

IV.Emergency Medical Care.

At times of emergency ,patients can seek advices from medical experts with the help of technology.

2.FUTURE OF E-HEALTH CARE INFORMATION SYSTEM

The following changes can be witnessed in the field of e health care system.

I. E-Health Administration.

The entire system and subsystem in the health care system,i.e. doctors , nurses,pharmacist , patients and other stakeholders can be managed with the help of E-HCS.

II.Global Networking of Medical Practitioners.

III.Transperancy Medication.

The details of medicine and treatments suggested to the patients can be made available through transparency medication information system.

IV.E-Rating.

The patients can rate the services provided by the medical team and the hospital may lead to improved efficiency in entire health care system.

3.POSSIBLE PROBLES IN IMPLIMENTING HCIS

I. Leakage Of Medical Records Of Patients

II.Privacy Problems

III.Confidentiality Issues Relating To Medical Treatment,Medication,Diagnosis etc.

IV.Threat of E-Record manipulation.

V.Lead to Loss Of Goodwill Of Clinics And Doctors Due To Transparent Rating By The Customers

VI.Lack Of Uniformity In Recode Maintenance By Different Entities Makes The Data Processing A Herculean Task.