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Information technology in health care management
Information technology in health care management

Author(s): Tomasz Lis
Subject(s): Economy
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Ekonomicznego we Wrocławiu
Keywords: information technology; telemedicine; health care

Summary/Abstract: Information and communication technology tools are nowadays present in each institution or business entity. They allow optimizing management. In the case of health care agencies, they also allow improving quality of medical services. The aforementioned tools are not only computers and software but also computer network or other external devices. Presently, in the age of the information society, on-line medical services via the Internet gained in importance. These services reduce costs of health centers functioning and simplify access to specialists, shorten waiting time for an appointment or treatment, allow making remote registration, remote examinations and treatments.

  • Issue Year: 2012
  • Issue No: 24
  • Page Range: 60-72
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: English