Technology in Healthcare

Technology is helping overcome communication barriers in health care. Based on my experiences during university, I have realized that technology is imperative for learning and communicating.

WebCT has enabled students to reach other students and professors from the comforts of their homes. This is beneficial because students have access to information at a faster rate. Also, WebCT allows students to send documents and assignments right to the professor through the internet.

Such systems, similar to WebCT, are being used in the health care system today. Electronic health records enable physicians and medical professionals to share patient charts digitally. Patient charts can be sent faster and therefore treatment can begin sooner. These advancements in technology have connected health care workers around the world.