Question

You know full well about the wonders and pitfalls of technology in general...Now, extend your knowledge to the use of technology in medicine. Indeed, you have read about and experienced its intrusion in the doctor-patient relationship; and you know full well about the benefits of technology in this vital relationship. So, when you think about everything you have read about, watched, and listened to in this course about the effect of technology on the doctor-patient relationship, do you think it benefits or injures the relationship?

You may see technology as a win-win or lose-lose tool that enhances or impedes the doctor-patient relationship, or you may see it as a little of both. Whatever your views, support them with information from module texts (also, videos and podcasts) from this course, or from your own reading and/or life experience.

Answer 1

Technology is defined as the effective utilization of scientific knowledge in the health care practices. In health care technology plays a major contribution in filling the gaps between provider and patient care.

Technology is a win win tool that enhance doctor patient relationship. Thou technology cannot replace doctor patient relationship. Electronic medical record a recent advancements that help the patients to safeguard their health information. Doctors can easily access the health care data of the patients and it enhances the easy follow up of patient.

Doctor patient relationship continues even in a remote area through telemedicine facility. Patient can reach health care facility by utilising telemedicine and video conference technology to disseminate information regarding patient status.

Critical care services can avail by the patient through doctor guidance by the skilled nurses working in remote areas. Preventive measures to community sector can achieved by mass Heth education programme using technology. I cloud,big data helps physicians to manage health care availability.