Health And Tech: Six Improvements That Have Been Made In The World of Healthcare

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Modern ideas, devices and technologies are continuously being introduced to address the ever growing challenges in the healthcare industry. Here are six improvements of note.

Every year, new technology pushes man's understanding of health to the edge. With new devices and techniques comes solutions to unsolved health problems. The following are six areas where healthcare has been greatly improved by modern technology

1. Population Science

In the past, doctors saw individual patients and it was more difficult to track outbreaks in a given population. Today, with improvements in population science and the technology to track populations, it is easier for doctors to identify key medical trends and address underlying problems effecting an entire group of people on a much larger scale.

2. Electronic Medical Records

The importance of electronic medical records (EMR) in modern healthcare should not be underestimated. EMR software makes it possible to file, record, and recall patient information at a rapid rate. It also makes it possible for patients to make their medical records available to multiple doctors at the same time. Since everything is electronic, the speed at which records can be transferred is also a significant factor involved in patient care.

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3. Testing Availability

Today, it is easier for doctors and patients to obtain test results for numerous health issues by providing better tests and screening. Every day, new tests are made available to better identify and diagnose patients, helping to quickly determine which conditions a patient has. Testing for medical devices has also improved with the help of companies like Nelson Laboratories.

4. Virtual Doctor

As mobile devices have become the norm with patients, the idea of a virtual doctor app is now a reality. Instead of being forced to drive to a doctor's office, people can consult with a qualified physician through a handy smart device instead. This potentially makes it possible for doctors to reach more patients, avoiding problems with no shows and people coming late to their appointments.

5. Home Studies

In the area of sleep disorder monitoring technology, for example, it is no longer a necessity to perform a home study at a sleep clinic. With little more than a portable computer and monitoring equipment, people are able to undergo sleep studies in the comfort of their own home. This helps patients to partake in a needed medical test in a familiar, less stressful environment.

6. Open Information

With the advent of the Internet, patients finally had the means and the opportunity to get more involved in their own healthcare. People accessing information online, learn to explain their symptoms using more formal medical terminology. Simply knowing what a particular symptom is called has helped patients to better explain what is wrong to their physician.

Technology is an important part of advancing healthcare. Modern ideas, devices and techniques add critical insights and help produce new solutions to address the ever growing challenges in the healthcare industry. These advancements also make healthcare more accessible to a broader segment of the population at a reduced cost to the patient-base.

By Anita Ginsburg

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Author Bio - Anita Ginsburg is a freelance writer from Denver, CO and often writes about business, finance, education and home. She graduated from Colorado State University in 2004. A mother of two, she enjoys traveling with her family when she isn’t writing.