9781639899395
Treva Linder
States Academic Press
English
2024
Medical Science - Health Care and Medical Technology
$ 154.95
The organized provision of providing medical care to individuals or communities is called healthcare. It is an essential part of society and aims to promote the physical and mental well-being of individuals. It is essential to continuously improve and optimize the available healthcare systems and provide the best possible service to the patients. The healthcare industry has been revolutionized by the increased use of information and communication technologies (ICT) and enabling IOT in healthcare. The healthcare industry has witnessed various technological advancements like electronic health records, artificial intelligence, sensors, wearable technology, Internet of (medical) things, blockchain, big data, and various other applications, which can dramatically affect healthcare services. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the healthcare industry has also seen an upsurge in tele-health and telemedicine. Apart from investing in the latest medical technology and equipment, and ramping up the use of technology, the healthcare systems can also be improved by providing more personalized care to patients, improving communication between healthcare providers and patients, preventing illnesses, and promoting healthy lifestyles among individuals. Healthcare systems across the globe can achieve better patient outcomes by working towards the implementation of goals mentioned above. This book includes a detailed explanation of the various aspects related to improving healthcare systems. It will provide comprehensive knowledge to the readers.