In this short chapter an overview of technology currently in use in health care is discussed. Both hardware and software are explained offering the reader a high level summary of critical components used in conventional computing. Comparisons between computer functionality and human activity such as riding a bike or driving on a motorway are described. Cloud computing is introduced and the example of how mobile technology applications on medication management can be used is illustrated.
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Henry, C., Hussey, P., & Kennedy, M. A. (2015). The mechanics of computing. In Introduction to Nursing Informatics, Fourth Edition (pp. 67–78). Springer-Verlag London Ltd. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-2999-8_5
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