Solved: What changes are information systems bringing to health care?

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Following are some of the changes brought about by the information systems in healthcare domain.

1. Healthcare records management has become easier because of the use of IT. The records can be easily transmitted anywhere for prompt service delivery and decision making. It also eliminates the errors and risk of loss annd related inconvenience.

2. Smart patient care tools enable a patient to monitor and manage a medical condition with ease and contact a healthcare facility in case of an emergency.

3. The IT enabled systems can share vital patient information with the experts for an informed decision with multiple opinions leading to prompt action that can save a life.

4. In case of medical emergency, electronically managed records can prove to be vital and helpful in decision making.

5. IT helps to manage the services better, reducing patients’ waiting time and inconvenience. It also eliminates the unnecessary and avoidable movement of patients over long distances.