ASSESSMENT ON IMPACT OF COMPUTERIZATION OF HEALTH INFORMATION IN HEALTH CARE DELIVERY

Computers are progressively being used within healthcare institutions to enhance the quality and safety of patients care.  Computerized system keeps tract of patient’s progress over time while making sure that the latest medical research gets used by doctors in making informed decision. With patient’s record on a digital form, it is easier for doctors to spot what have changed since the last appointment, see medical history and medication at a glance and target areas where you need to work harder on. Computerization of health information has been known to be of great impact and immense importance in healthcare delivery over the traditional method used, although there may be some challenges facing its implementation.