Technologies of Healthcare

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Technologies of Healthcare by Mind Map: Technologies of Healthcare

1. Electronic Health Records

1.1. EHR that helps doctor to doctor

1.1.1. Description: A system that allows patient information to be sent electronically, allowing info to be up to date and accurate. Also allows papers to be viewed at a faster time and makes business run smoother due to the use of electronics versus tons of files.

1.1.2. Advantages: Stores information, provides a better diagnosis can be performed. Less chance of medicine being a contraindication.

1.1.3. Disadvantages: Security issues, are notes reliable, can these files be flexible or universal with other systems.

2. CareSystems

2.1. CareSystems helps Health Care Offices

2.1.1. Description: A system, where it helps make sure staff is available, make efficient schedules, and keeps up to date with certificates. And more.

2.1.2. Advantages: Makes great use of time efficiency, stores important dates, notifies what needs to be done.

2.1.3. Disadvantages: How flexible is this system, Will it allow certain things to be override, is system secure

3. mHealth

3.1. mHealth helps patients

3.1.1. Description: Smart phone applications that help patients monitor their conditions, which includes taking medication, BP, glucose test, etc.

3.1.2. Advantages: Allows smart phones to keep track, helps patients remember, monitors information for patient

3.1.3. Disadvantages: Will this app apply to all of health populations, How will maintenance be done, is this information dependable.

4. TeleHealth

4.1. Telehealth helps patients

4.1.1. Description: Uses video chats to see patients, this can be used with multiple platforms to make it convenient for patients.

4.1.2. Advantages: More convenience, less of a wait time, allows business to get done quicker

4.1.3. Disadvantages: Not quite sure of scams, how secure are sites, are these check ups reliable?

5. References

5.1. Herman, B. (2012, January 17). 10 Technologies to Keep Hospitals Competitive. Retrieved January 22, 2017 from

5.2. Helwig, A. & Lomotan, E. (2016). Can electronic health records prevent harm to patients? AHRQ.

5.3. Costa, S. (2015). Telehealth is Changing Patient Care Now. U.S. News.

5.4. Moyle, S. (2015 March, 15). What is mHealth Technology? Retrieved January 22, 2017 from

6. By: Emily Doan