RAVINDER KAUR 202102978

RAVINDER KAUR 202102978. THE IMPACT OF HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ON PATIENTS.

INTRODUCTION. THE IMPACT OF HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ON PATIENTS.

[Audio] What is health information technology Healthcare information technology is "The application of information processing, encompassing both hardware and software, that deals with the preservation, recovery, distribution, and use of health care information, data, and knowledge for communication and decision making,".

[Audio] INTRODUCTION Health information technology encompasses a range of technologies, from simple tracking to more complex decision aid and interfacing with hospital equipment. A good example being, prior to the use and acceptance of technology, medical files of patients were held on paper, which posed a significant danger of misplacement and other unforeseen events. But, because of technology improvements, there is now a prolonged shelf life available to deal with these unexpected circumstances, and files are now saved in online databases that can be accessed at whatever time. Since the IOM report, the development and use of health information technology has accelerated, with varying degrees of evidence about the impact of health information technology on patient outcomes..

[Audio] Purpose of health information technology Human mistake reduction Data tracking throughout time Enhancing clinical outcomes Enhancing practice efficiency Support better responses to health needs by providing information.

TYPES OF HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY(HIT). A FEW SHALL BE DISCUSSED TO REVEAL HOW THEY IMPACT PATIENTS.