Information technology and computers have also begun to affect, in ways that are both bad and good, family life, community life, education, freedom, human relationships, democracy, and many other issues. By looking into the broadest sense of the word it can be seen that cyber ethics should actually be understood as a branch of applied ethics, and ethics should be something that is believed in by all that provide medical information, whether via the Internet or in some other way, since providing false or fraudulent information could be damaging and potentially deadly for many people.
This particular branch of ethics analyzes and studies information technology and what type of ethical and social impacts it has. Within recent years this new field has led to countless courses, workshops, articles, journals, and many other ways of expression. With the World Wide Web becoming so popular when it comes to health care information,…...
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It has been working well, and is large enough and high-quality enough to be upgraded at a later date. Because that is the case, MPCC can simply continue to add to its technology as needed, instead of spending a significant amount of money on a new database or other technology that would really not be needed or warranted at this time. It is possible that MPCC may eventually have to upgrade and get new technology, but there is no reason to do so when what it has is working well and still has room for expansion. Rather than assume all forays into new countries require new technology, MPCC would be better off exploring what its current technology can do, first. That way it will also have some idea of when an upgrade may be needed in the future, so it can be prepared for the switch over at a…...
Here second question that is raised for the author is that till now and for the future, many healthcare architectures have been designed that increase the availability of the patient records, not only on the national but on an international scale as well. The author in the study has only focused on the national or local availability of the patient records.
Content of the article is strong and there are a number of important facts given in the article in relation to the importance of healthcare indexing systems. The healthcare indexing systems being used in U.S., UK and Australia have been mentioned as an example. The two models of the indexing architecture given by the author in the beginning have been linked by the author with the examples. The loopholes that can be noticed in these cases are the absence of any privacy and security concerns that may be an…...
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Liu, V., Caelli, W., Smith, J., May, L., Lee, H.M., Ng, H.Z., Foo, H.J., and Li, W. (2010). A Secure Architecture for Australia's Index-Based E-health Environment. Proc. 4th Australasian Workshop on Health Informatics and Knowledge Management (HIKM 2010), Brisbane, Australia, p. 7-16.
Healthcare Information Systems
Faculty of Information Technology at the Queensland University Australia, have written this article to point out the need to change the method of access control in the current health care environment. They have introduced this method keeping in the mind the latest information technology system structures, legal and regulatory requirements and the demands of security operation in the Health Information Systems. The authors have proposed "Open and Trusted Health Information System" as the feasible solution along with the capability to dominate the provision of appropriate levels of secure access control in order to protect the sensitive health data.
Authors have also pointed out what is the problem with NEHTA work programs. NEHTA focuses on securely and reliably exchanging the clinical information with the help of electronic means and secure messaging technology. Authors have raised an important issue that these critical health information computer systems are openly connected to the…...
These areas are highly valued and cultivated in my current work and appear readily applicable to Business Intelligence project management. The coworker, who has similar education and experience, as well as significant work experience with me, agreed in all respects as to the areas of strength and the highest rating of importance for those areas.
3. Areas that Emerged as Areas in Which Competence Should be Strengthened, as Shown on Attached Assessment Instrument
The assessment areas of "Knowledgeable about technology" and "Ability to recognize what you don't know and figure out how to get it" received scores of 8 and 7 respectively on "Self-Assessment" and 8 respectively on "2nd View." These scores are understandably lower than those of the other assessment areas because the types of technology used for Business Intelligence are not my forte at this juncture. There is some awareness of the types of technology and their uses but…...
Careful planning is vital due to the first 9 lessons listed here, that BI solutions: must probably be purchased by multiple providers; requires company it specialists who are well-versed in up-to-date BI solutions; are expensive; are time-consuming; take meaningful intra-company education; require the work of a consequential number of company personnel; should involve only necessary outsourcing with an eye toward educating personnel; require anticipation of change and willingness to adjust; can substantially increase productivity while reducing costs.
3. Conclusion
The Marchfield Clinic and Exclusive Resorts cases offer a number of Business Intelligence lessons, ten of which are discussed in this paper. Even without considerable it education and experience, the researcher learns that: businesses must often use Business Intelligence products from more than one company; a company's internal Information Technology specialists must know the state of the art; implementation of the Business Intelligence solutions is expensive; implementation can be quite time-consuming on…...
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For these reasons, too, all stakeholders must be on the same page, so for instance Markson's group had to wait for consensus from a certain department before building the software but this consensus resulted in a much safer, more standardized process.
3. Unique challenges that face this company. Are they different from challenges in other environments?
Challenges to this company might have been unique in that their IT system was homegrown and customized for their particular hospital environment. In this way, they had challenges that other companies may not have had, such as having to know when to halt implementation and which software packages to install.
On the other hand, even though they employed a vender for only a short time, they did not run the risks of security and infiltration in database that another company may have had. Possibly, too, devotion of their team may be ascribed to the fact that their…...
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Integrating Fingerprint Verification into the Smart Card-Based Healthcare Information System and it was published in 2009. This research article was a result of the efforts put in by Daesung Moon, Yongwha Chung, Sung Bum Pan and Jin-Won Park.
Due to the increase in very large scale integration technology, smart cards, which are credit card sized plastic cards embedded with memory inside a chip were introduced. These smart cards are able to store all information which is personal and is not shared with others. This research paper describes where the use of a smart card is applied in healthcare information systems and how integrating the use of smart cards is different from the usual ways in which patient information is gathered. In order to obtain relevant patient data, connection to the hospital database is necessary. This, however, is not possible in cases where connections are not available for example in ambulances…...
Health Care Administration Health information Technology (HIT) has over the years been one of the most sought after application in the pursuit of a cost effective and streamlined health care provision, this has however been facing a lot of challenges. According to Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, HIT is defined as ““hardware, software, integrated technologies or related licenses, intellectual property, upgrades, or packaged solutions sold as services that are designed for or support the use by health care entities or patients for the electronic creation, maintenance, access, or exchange of health information” (Zeng X, 2009). HIT in a nutshell avails high quality, real time access to critical information to the patient, it is patient centered. HIT, from the definition could also mean a range of services like robotic surgeries to complex processes like chronic diseases home monitoring devices, though this is not often the case. There…...
technology underlying healthcare information and determine the most pressing need for innovation.
Technology in any field is critical, but in healthcare, because of the importance of the product, it is even more important. Healthcare information technology is a way for different departments within an organization to talk to one another about a specific person and their needs, or it can even be between organizations. Whatever the need, there are going to be issues that need to be corrected.
Probably the biggest issue with any type of technology is error, and, generally, that error is due to the operator. If a wrong number is entered into a system, or an operator makes some other type of error, it can be detrimental to the patient. Therefore, one of the most pressing issues as far as information technology is concerned is operator training. Without an adequate training program, an organization cannot be sure that…...
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Healthcare Delivery Systems Annotated...
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Evolution of Health Care Information Systems
The objective of this study is to compare and contrast a contemporary healthcare facility or physician's office health care facility or physician's office operation of 20 years ago and to identify at least two major events and technological advantages that influenced current HCIS practices. The physician's office and health care facility of 20 years ago was a paper-based operation. All records were paper records, appointments were written on calendars and prescriptions were handwritten, notations on the patient's health records was done by writing on the physical paper record and all hospital orders were written by hand. During the 1970s hospital growth and expansion occurred and the expenditures for Medicare and Medicaid were on the rise. At this time mainframes were still in use and microcomputers became available and not only were they smaller but they were also less expensive. However, transformation did not come until…...
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INTENET'S IMPACT ON HEALTH CAE INFOMATION
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The Internet's Impact on Health Care Information
The Internet's Impact on Health Care Information
This paper explores some of the best and well-known cites and sites around the world for information and health care. Early in the 21st century, the World Health Organization made its first attempt to rank the quality of health care in approximately 200 countries. (NYT, 2007) The WHO ranked the countries' health care based on factors such as fairness, quality, access, insurance coverage, patient satisfaction, and use of information technology among other factors. (NYT, 2007) According to this research, some of countries in the world that provide the best health care overall are France, Italy, Malta, Japan, and Monaco, among others. (NYT, 2007) As much as the United States of America boasts at being the best in the world at nearly everything, United States health care was not in even the top thirty…...
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Others include delays in data accessibility, albeit shorter delays and the continued need for source data verification (Donovan, 2007).
Other obstacles have occurred in the developing of mobile healthcare applications. These have included mobile device limitations, wireless networking problems, infrastructure constraints, security concerns, and user distrust (Keng and Shen, 2006).
A third problem that has been encountered is that of a lack of education on not only the importance of the information technology but also training on how to use the specific pieces of equipment. The tools that are provided to people are only as good as the training that is provided on how to use them. The tools may be able to do wonderful things, but if those that are using them do not know how to get the best use out of them they will in the end be less efficient.
Medical Errors
According to an Institute of Medicine (IOM) medical…...
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Damberg, Cheryl L., Ridgely, M. Susan, Shaw, Rebecca, Meili, Robin C., Sorbero, Melony E.,
Evolution of Healthcare Information System
Evolution of health care information system
Over the last twenty years, technology in provision of healthcare has evolved tremendously and what was available then now seems primitive in comparison. Today, patient care is at a much higher level. The management of healthcare institutions has become far more efficient through the growth of technology. esearch is now more readily available. The growth of technology has proved beneficial to not only the healthcare workers, rather, more so to the patients. Nowadays, treating a patient correctly and effectively is easier than it was then; the patient is also more secure due to machines that can monitor all his processes and new technology has also enhanced the skills of the healthcare workers in handling their patients (Bavova, 2013).
This paper seeks to discuss highlight similarities and differences between healthcare provision twenty years ago and today, as a result of technological developments. The…...
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Overview of Interview Discussion
The interview commenced with an exploration of the candidate's professional background and skillset. The candidate highlighted their extensive experience in project management, particularly in the healthcare industry. They elaborated on their expertise in coordinating complex projects, managing budgets, and overseeing teams.
Moving forward, the discussion delved into the candidate's understanding of the healthcare industry. They demonstrated a comprehensive grasp of industry dynamics, regulations, and best practices. They emphasized their familiarity with healthcare information systems and their ability to leverage technology to enhance patient care.
The interview progressed to a deeper examination of the candidate's leadership and interpersonal skills. The....
One way to use technology for better patient care is by implementing predictive analytics. By analyzing large amounts of data, healthcare providers can identify patterns and trends that may lead to potential health issues. This can help in predicting and preventing adverse events, such as medication errors or hospital readmissions.
Another way technology can improve patient care is by giving patients digital access to their health records. This allows patients to have more control over their own healthcare information and enables them to easily share this information with different healthcare providers. Having access to their health records can also help patients....
Ensuring Equal Access to Quality Healthcare for All
Introduction
Equal access to quality healthcare is a fundamental human right that should be available to all members of society. However, various factors can hinder individuals from accessing the healthcare services they need, leading to disparities in health outcomes. This essay explores strategies to address these barriers and ensure equitable access to quality healthcare for all.
Barriers to Healthcare Access
Several barriers contribute to unequal healthcare access, including:
Socioeconomic Factors: Poverty, lack of insurance, and limited transportation can make it challenging for individuals to afford and access healthcare services.
Geographic Factors: Rural and underserved communities often....
1. Statistical data demonstrates the importance of interoperability in healthcare information systems.
2. The challenge of sharing data between different administrative ISs highlights the need for standardized protocols.
3. Effective data sharing in healthcare relies on seamless integration and communication between various systems.
4. Interoperability issues in administrative ISs can have direct impacts on patient care and outcomes.
5. Collaboration between healthcare providers and IT professionals is essential for achieving true interoperability in ISs.
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