The impact of information technology on health

Abstract

Dear Chief in Editor Information Technology (IT) is the study of systems especially computers for storing, retrieving, and sending information. It uses any networking and other physical devices, infrastructures to secure and exchange all forms of electronic data. IT is used globally as a major portion of daily life and we use it nearly every day within organizations for many reasons. Our computers, mobile phones and most of other devices we use are IT forms. We depend on them everywhere and every day to do our works more efficiently. We use IT for big data, cloud computing, internet, enterprise software, artificial intelligence, blockchain, cyber security, virtual assistance, augmented reality, 3-D printing and more. Now, it seems that a profound revolution has taken place in communication technology today which has influenced the pace and way of relationship in the world. IT has affected all areas and changed the environment so that it was not available for anybody before and also has created the opportunity for human to exchange the information and knowledge easily and in a piece of time [1]. Another aspect of information technology is its contribution to health and health issues. Health information technology (HIT) is a basic factor in care delivery and health care related affairs. In general, HIT refers to electronic information systems, which is used to create, store, transmit, receive, share and analyze health data and information through Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Health Information Exchange (HIE), and telemedicine or telehealth in hospitals, clinics and private sectors. Some of HIT applications are as the following. Some examples of different applications of HIT. Storage, management, share, analysis and transmission of health data and information: including electronic and personal health record systems that contain patient-specific data that can be accessed by patients and professionals (data sharing) for clinical, administrative and/or personal (patient-specific) purposes. The analysis of large population data sets aimed at improving population health through EHRs allow doctors to keep track of their patients' health information (Personal Health Records (PHRs) everywhere and every time needed) better. Decision support: For clinicians, this might include electronic decision support systems that provide diagnostic or treatment advice to facilitate medication prescriptions. For patients, this might include providing personal decision support through the use of, for example, Internet and mobile apps to monitor clinical conditions and inform decision making for instance in chronic disease management and also automated clinical alerting and Electronic prescribing (E-prescribing). Facilitating Long-distance care: Telemedicine, which involves communication between healthcare professionals and patients (e.g. remote consultations through telecare or tele-therapy applications such as monitoring vital signs in patients' homes by telephones or