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Computers have revolutionized healthcare by optimizing medical information systems (MIS) for effective management and diagnostic testing. They streamline processes like patient record keeping, budgeting, and scheduling, enhancing overall healthcare efficiency. Diagnostic tools like ECG, MRI, and CT scans leverage computer technology for accurate imaging and analysis, aiding in swift diagnosis. Additionally, computers facilitate advanced communication and educational tools that support both healthcare professionals and patients. This integration of technology is crucial for delivering high-quality patient care.
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Computers in Healthcare Computers have become essential in almost every aspect of healthcare. • Medical Information Systems (MIS or HIS) • Budgets, inventory, patient records, lab reports, scheduling and general records • Diagnostic Testing • Analyzing blood, CT Scan, MRI, PET and Ultrasound • Educational Tools • Computer assisted training/education, interactive videos • Basic Applied Research • Internet searches and statistical data collection • Communication • Email, automated phone calls, fax
Diagnostics The major goal in healthcare and medicine is determining what is wrong with the patient. Diagnostic Tests have a real impact on patient care. ECG or EKG – printout of electrical activity of the heart Stress Test – EKG while exercising Echocardiograph – uses sound waves to get an image inside the body Computerized Tomography (CT) – computerized x-ray shoots pencil thin beam of x-rays through body from many different angles – gives cross sectional image of a body part
Diagnostics • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) – uses nuclear magnetic resonance instead of x-ray to create a cross sectional image. • Uses magnetic field to measure activity of hydrogen atoms in body. • Allows to see blood moving, joints/tumors to shrink • Positron Emission Tomography (PET) – Radioactive substance is injected into patient and computer composes a three dimensional image from the radiation detected. • See organ or bones from all sides • Similar to a model that can be picked up
Diagnostic • Ultrasonography – High frequency sound waves that bounce as an echo • Computer uses the sound waves signals to create a picture of the body part