Computers in the Medical Field

Computers play a vital role in more than one way in the daily operation of the medical field. One function I can relate to is triage. It involves processing patients or organizing documents; it prioritizes patient care based on the severity of their condition, determining the level of care they require, and accessing any other medical needs, such as insurance or documents. Computers are utilized to input and access patient information without making a patient transfer request for information from their provider. This information allows healthcare professionals to make informed decisions about the urgency of each patient's needs and any prior medications or conditions they may have. Without computers we would be back to sorting file cabinets and running from clinic to clinic.

Moving forward, the healthcare industry is determined to undergo significant changes driven by the medical and technological advances that are made. Over the next decade, I believe we will see more incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning
in the healthcare industry, aiding in diagnosis, treatments, and medicine. Additionally, with the advancements in networking such as the development of 5G technology, patients and healthcare workers will provide faster and more reliable communication between healthcare facilities and patients enhancing the capabilities of both medical and technology applications. Overall, the evolution of computers, medical and technology advancements in the next decade will be life changing since we continue to strive to the newest break throughs in all fields further improving the quality and assurance we give to our patients and healthcare workers.