Advancement In Health

The level of technology that concerns the health of people in the United States has grown dramatically in the last twenty years. With this new wave of advanced technology numerous controversies have risen up into the public eye. At the top of this list, in health technology is the materials and methods used in keeping humans alive. There are many different viewpoints on how far technology should be allowed to go. Technology cannot effect the patient’s way of life.

Technology is an essential part of our life. The use of technology can be seen in almost every aspect of our daily routines. Despite some people’s belief that technology is progressively destroying humanity, it is evident that technology’s advancements have greatly benefited humankind due to its contributions to improving education, health, and communication.

Over the past decade, virtually every major industry invested heavily in computerization. The heath care industry was no exception to the rise in the use of technology. These technologies are starting to allow health care practitioners to offer faster, and more efficient patient care than ever before. No doubt this is the right direction we expect health care to follow.

To formulate a solution to the gaps and the issues presented, we first must determine the tendency of healthcare providers with their use of computers. A study that was conducted to determine the relationship of the healthcare provider and the computer hardware device selection yielded great information. According to the study, “The majority (93.1%) of observed nursing tasks were conducted using generic COWs. Most nursing tasks were performed in patients’ rooms (57%) or in the corridors (36%), with a small percentage at a patient’s bedside (5%). Most nursing tasks related to the preparation and administration of drugs. Doctors on ward rounds conducted 57.3% of observed clinical tasks on generic COWs and 35.9% on tablet PCs. On rounds, 56% of doctors’ tasks were performed in the corridors, 29% in patients’ rooms, and 3% at the bedside. Doctors not on a ward round conducted 93.6% of tasks using stationary PCs, most often within the doctors’

Groundbreaking innovations have taken the health system to greater heights. Scientists are working around the clock to unmask some of the most pressing needs in the field of medicine. They are in search of drugs that will one day cure some of the deadliest diseases in human history. But how significant have these innovations been to the majority of people who cannot afford expensive health care? If the innovation of high-tech medical care is to the detriment of the common people, why should we continue embracing such kind of technology? We all appreciate the levels to which technology has taken health care. However, such kind of technology has proved very costly and the majority of people cannot sustain such kind of system. Some renowned medics have discovered scientific inventions that are still very relevant in our daily lives. The history of medicine dates back to the discovery of polio vaccine and the agents that cause cancer. The use of Deep Brain Stimulation in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease is also another great invention in medicine. Another major innovation of recent

Healthcare is rapidly changing. From the 1850s until now, the focus of healthcare has shifted from an acute illness mentality to the overall long-term well-being of patients with the management of chronic illnesses (Williams & Torrens, 2008). This change is in large part due to the eradication of several deadly diseases such as smallpox and polio (Roser, n.d.). This step forward can be attributed to the development of antibiotics and more recently vaccines. Vaccines are now widely available and helped eradicated once deadly diseases (Paulson & Hammer, 2002). As the change in healthcare shift to a more patient-centered focus, we will see a great use of technology in the system.

Over the course of many centuries, medical technology has developed to a great extent. Studies show that recent equipment has evolved more in the last ten to twenty years than in the past thousand years. Before human time, people learned to treat themselves by just using natural substances. Now-a-days, our hi-tech systems in the medical field have been created for the most effective tools for a high level of patient care. While they advance the tools, it will then allow for quicker diagnosis, less pain, and fewer costs, which in the end will help save more lives. Some people are accepting that modern technology can buy them more time to live while others might find it quite alarming because they fear they have a loss of control. In places like hospitals, nursing homes, and households, patients and doctors are using this technology all the time. Unfortunately, not always is the equipment going to be successful to patient care; there could be a few cases where something could go wrong.

The modern advancements in health technologies that have benefited from engineering insights and accomplishments continues to grow all throughout the centuries, improvements in imaging techniques brought by the development of new systems— X-ray machines to MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scanners—enabled doctors to diagnose more accurately by providing a more exacting view of the body. Pharmaceuticals like Antibiotics for the treatment of bacterial infections and Vaccines for preventable diseases.

Many people may question the worthiness of such increased technology in the health care setting. To those people it must be conveyed that in almost every other industry,

Technology plays a key role in the world today, it has integrated itself into society in so many ways. It’s true, the question isn’t whether technology will change the health and medical care in the U.S. but where the line is drawn. It all depends on how much technology is relied on. Medical technology should be used as a major tool, and not the ultimate decision maker. If that fine line isn’t crossed then technology can have a major positive impact on the health care in the United States and around the

Healthcare administration has always been an interest of mine. Recalling my childhood visits at the hospital, I was always aware of how the organization held the hospital together. Each of the staff has their specific duties and rely on each other in order to maintain a stress-free environment for patients. Nevertheless, hospital visits can still make patients puzzled, whether it be the administrative area or navigating the hospital. Consequently, hospitals are constantly evolving to make experiences less mentally wearing in all aspects. Furthermore, with the advancements in technology to benefit patient care and administrative duties, the changes are apparent. In witnessing these advancements I can only hope I am able to be a part of this

Science has made invaluable advancements for humanity. And one of these advancements can be seen in the application of biomedical techniques like genetic screening. Man has acquired such knowledge and power that he is now able to manipulate and control the natural process of procreation.

One monumental advantage in any field of medicine is that as the years progress on, technology advances further and medicine changes for the greater good. Gina claims that hopefully in the next ten years, medicine in neurology will advance to the point that doctors will be finding cures for Alzheimer's and Parkinson’s disease. Consequently, with the new advancements in years to come, there is still a multitude of poorly treated and untreated diseases. This is a disadvantage if you are more on the empathic side. “It is sad to try to help and do your best to make sure the patient is getting better when there isn’t anything you can do. It’s tough being a doctor.” Gina quoted. Furthermore, doctors working in a private practice can set their own

Technology is essential for improving the efficiency of today’s healthcare world, and to continue the advancement of the processes involving patients’ care. In fact, according to Dr. John Haughom, senior advisor of Health Catalyst states, “Over the past several decades, thanks to improved diagnostic and therapeutic options, healthcare has experienced an explosion of innovations designed to improve life expectancy and quality of life.” In other words, technology is rapidly changing the healthcare world, whether the change is causing a good or bad effect on the methods of healthcare, as technology progresses the healthcare world must follow. Although, technology can cause small dilemmas in the healthcare world, for example, malfunctions, unreliability, and security breaks; it is capable of improving the healthcare world by providing electronic patient records (EPR), patient’s satisfaction, and increase accuracy within a hospital. Technology has proven to be an important player in furthering a hospital into the challenging game of becoming successful, and innovated.

For decades, health care practitioners have endured hardships in order to better the life of patients in America. Healthcare professionals deliver the proper care to patients and have used their own skills to determine and treat the problems patients have. Throughout the years, medical technologies have been developed in order to benefit the lives of not only health care professionals, but also the lives of other people. Medical technology in broad terms refers to the equipment, procedures, and how the care is given. These changes in technology can provide an efficient and less risky process in order for these professionals to do their job. Technologies such as artificial intelligence, brain computer interfaces, hi-tech imaging, heart pacemaker, and even 3-D printing, have revolutionized the way health care professionals deliver health care to citizens, not just in America, but also around the world. However, with these new technologies being developed, the costs of these technologies can sometimes be more than its benefits intend to have. Even though most medical technologies are costly, it has given healthcare professionals and patients better lifestyles through efficiency and proficiency.