IFSM 305 ASS 1

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CALVIN SARFO-MAINOO IFSM 305 ASSIGNMENT 1 13 th March 2024

TECHNOLOG Y DESCRIPTIO N EFFICIENCY CONS IMPROVEMEN TS IoHT- Internet of Healthcare Things These wearable gadgets are linked together to monitor signs. They are utilized in time to exchange information, between the patient and the healthcare provider. These gadgets effectively ensure that healthcare providers receive data promptly. The timely delivery of this information can help prevent emergency room visits and doctor appointment s ultimately reducing healthcare expenses, for patients and potentially saving lives. The sporadic errors, in the data provided can be a drawback, for these emerging gadgets. Continued exploration and advancement of technologies are crucial to guarantee the precision of transmitted data. Additionally enhancing cost effectiveness and increasing the production of devices can enhance accessibility, for patients. EHR- Electronic Health Record A person’s medical history that is shared among healthcare facilities. Healthcare professionals and employees are, in charge of entering data into a system. Electronic health records (EHR) offer advantages, such, as access to patient information for healthcare providers improved quality of care delivered promptly and enhanced There are some drawbacks associated with the advancement of health records, such, as the potential for access, by hackers to patient data the expenses involved in maintaining records and the concern In the changing landscape of EHR there are areas that require attention; ensuring consistent medical terminology, across records enhancing database security for data transfers,

financial performance, for healthcare institutions. of relying too heavily on technology. between organizations and providing clear and concise information. ePHR- Electronic Patient Health Record This task involves maintaining a collection of information sourced from providers and overseen by the individual through electronic means. ePHR offers advantages such, as providing patients with access to health data from channels serving as a convenient hub, for staying informed about their health status. Another important point to consider is how readily a patient can make a choice and revisit the information times to confirm their understandin g of their health. Downsides of using ePHRs may involve lengthy information along, with challenges, in navigating for patients. A way to enhance the healthcare system could be for all providers to adopt a language and software for ensuring consistency in information. Patient Portals Healthcare offers a service for patients to connect with their healthcare providers Healthcare portals offer round the clock access, for scheduling or canceling appointment Downsides of patient portals may include the misuse of the communicati on system to ask Enhancement s that could enhance the usability of patient portals may include implementing

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