Technology in the healthcare industry has made
vast improvements in the last twenty years. The advancement of technology has
increased the seep and quality of patient care in the industry. In hospitals
and private healthcare, technology has decreased the waiting times and
enrollment for patients. Technological advancements have also increased the
ability to store, share and analyze health information. Telemedicine using
technology has enabled doctors to accurately diagnose patients’ problems
remotely (skinner, 2020).
With new technology, training
is essential for the staff who performs computer tasks. Having well-trained and
computer literate employees is vital in the accuracy and practicality of
patient care and diagnosis. Training ensures that technical equipment is
correctly used to improve the quality of life for patients and reduce errors in
patient records. The role of IT professionals will be more critical as the need
for trained technicians will increase. More healthcare jobs require skills in
the use of medical and computer equipment, and the ability to solve problems
and communication skills is essential in the healthcare industry.
Technological advances will have a significant impact on
the healthcare industry in the future. Each year, automated processes improve
with new operating systems, and with the advancement of artificial
intelligence, most common tasks are done faster. New computer systems will also
allow for less paper to write down important patient information, and advanced
networks can result in the increased use of telemedicine and virtual reality
technology to assist patients remotely (Thimbleby, 2013).
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