DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A WEB-BASED E-MEDICAL RECORD SYSTEM (A CASE STUDY OF FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE, LOKOJA) Oluwatoyin L. Ofusori C/o National Open University, School of Science and Technology, Lokoja study centre. Kogi State. Nigeria lizzyofusori@yahoo.co.uk Umoru Jacob O. Department of Computer Science, Federal College of Education, Okene, Kogi State. Nigeria jacobumoru2004@yahoo.com Prof. Bamidele Oluwade Department of Computer Science, Lead City University, Ibadan. Oyo State, Nigeria
Paper record is data collected on paper format on an individual patient. This data is standard clinical data that can include treatment, tests, and anything else pertinent to the patient. The record data is initially created at the time a patient gets admitted or is seen at the medical facility and then broken down and filed away once the patient is discharged (Davis &LaCour, 2014). Electronic health records (EHR), on the other hand, is clinical data that goes beyond the standard data collection
INTRODUCTION Healthcare industry has shown tremendous increase in its growth. With increasing growth health care organizations have become overwhelmed with patient data and the health care industry has been unwilling to upgrade to an electronic format. One of the reasons for this, is that the paper system was functioning effectively due to lesser population but nowadays the healthcare sector offers potential mix of opportunities and challenges. Increasing patient data can result in misdiagnosis
big data analytics in health sector provides stakeholders, the new insights that have the capacity to advance personalized care improve patient outcomes and avoid unnecessary costs. This paper describes big data analytics and its characteristics, advantages and challenges in health care. Keywords--Big data, Analytics, Hadoop, Healthcare, Framework, Methodology, challenges; future applications I. INTRODUCTION Big data is “a term that includes large volumes of complex, high velocity, and variable data
similar. On that note, I plan to join the medical discourse community. Based on my previous knowledge of the medical community, it has an array of publications, an adequate use of code words to communicate, and straightforward goals. To that, I know communication in the medical community is superb because in an emergency
Many health institutions are finding it impossible to carry on with their business without investing in technology. The use of technology such as electronic health record has helped many facilities enjoy improved health care delivery. Many investors in this field are taking advantage of digital technology to develop new services and eliminate inefficiencies of outdated structures. These technologies have been seen as way of retaining customers due to high quality services that comes with it. For
Integrated Micro-Electronics, Inc. (IMI) I. Brief history of the company and its profile IMI was established in 1980 as a joint venture between Ayala Corporation and Resins Inc. Today, IMI is a widely recognized expert in providing electronics manufacturing services (EMS) and power semiconductor assembly and test services (SATS) for diversified markets including those in the automotive, industrial, medical, solar energy, telecommunications infrastructure, storage device, and consumer electronics industries
uses of electronic technologies for the improvement, operation, information delivery and assessment. E – Assessment in health school based on learners work on assignments as regular, but their files are accessed via computer or technology instead of printed papers that assess by an assessor or teacher. The using of technology by teachers to introduce the information to students and access and manage their assignments and examinations is become part of the medical education. The advantages of e-assessment
different career paths to choose from in the health field, but one which caught my eye is the Health Information Management. Health Information Management also known as HIM is the “practice of acquiring, analyzing, and protecting digital and traditional medical information vital to providing quality patient care” (HIC). With, a HIM degree a person can go as far as obtaining a certificate, license, or PHD. When I graduate with my Bachelors of Science in Health Information Management I want to go one step
Introduction We live in an era that is subjected to ever increasing changes in terms of Information, Services and Technology, where information forms an integral part of all operations, daily tasks and business practices. Information is plentiful and can be easily accessed, but “having the ‘right’ information when it is required is essential if your organisation is to carry out its duties in an efficient and effective manner” (In-Form Consult Ltd., 2005). The only way on which one can ensure that