Topic: Computers in Medicine

Introduction

Computers in Medicine are hardware and

software specifically designed for the needs
of healthcare professionals.

These usually contain the information of

patients, the analysis of medicine, caring for
critically ill patients,computer assisted
therapy, and so on. These are also used for
research, patient monitoring, billing,
scheduling appointments, and insurance
information.

Name: Chrisla Bellevue

Class: 3G
Date: May 12, 2023
Subject: Information Technology
Advantages of Computers in Medicine
include;
● Easier management of patients
information
● Improvement of diagnosis and treatment
● Ability to monitor chronic diseases
● Improved accuracy of surgical repair
● Patients have lower risks to medical
mistakes
● Can process x-rays, 3d models and MRI
scans to identify abnormalities
Disadvantages of Computer in Medicine
however, include;
● Risk of Miscommunication
● More struggling, less caring
● Patients more likely interacting with
computer than live care provider
● Unable to access critical medical
records, which can delay or prevent
treatment
● Data may be altered which can lead to
incorrect healthcare decisions.
 Conclusion

Computers in Medicine have a wide range

of uses and it's knowledge will continue to
expand and benefit both healthcare patients
and health care providers as we continue to
update and mend flaws in the system.
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