Question

Health Information Exchange : What is it used for? How does it work and where does the data come from (sources)? What are its benefits? What are its drawbacks?

Answer 1

It helps the all health care workers including doctors ,nurses and pharmacist to access patients details appropriately and share securely during treatment process.

This data can be stored in any electronic devices such computer and mobile phone.when patient get admitted in the hospital all information about him like diagnosis,treatment plans,history and investigations can be stored .so that it can transfer from one devices to another devices through social media applications.i t controls the usage of details of patient health among care givers..

Main advantages are

1.Time saving

2.enhance the quality of care.

3.improve patient safety.

4.act promptly while giving care.

5.updation about all findings and medication.

Dis advantages:

1.cost of treatment increases.

2.some medical errors due to wrong results and medication entering.

3.work flow loses

4.increase maintaianace cost.

5.productuvity of organisation decreases(need to change software and all)