Tag: health informatics

  • What if you can edit your doctor’s note?

    The patient portal provides a secure, convenient way for patients to access their medical information and records online. With this portal, patients can easily view their medical history, medications, lab results, and other health-related information. They can also schedule appointments, request refills, and contact their healthcare providers. The patient portal is designed with the patient’s…

  • Who owns your health data? It might not be you.

    Health data is the information collected about a person’s health, including diagnoses and treatments. It is owned by the individual whose health data it is, and the individual has the right to control how it is shared. It is important for individuals to be aware of their rights when it comes to their health data,…

  • Do medical decision support systems improve patient care?

    Medical decision support systems are computer-based systems that provide clinical decision-making support to clinicians. These systems are designed to help clinicians make better-informed decisions, improve patient safety, reduce medical errors, and improve the overall quality of healthcare. They are increasingly being used in a variety of settings, such as in hospitals, community health centers, and…

  • Mental health in the age of technology

    Mental health is an important part of overall wellbeing. Good mental health helps us to enjoy life, cope with stress, and make meaningful connections with others. It is essential for our physical health and emotional wellbeing. Mental health can be affected by many different factors such as our relationships, lifestyle, genetics, environment, and even cultural…

  • How AI impact human health – the time to act is now

     The authors of a BMJ article foresee advanced AI potentially causing indirect yet serious health threats across three categories: And then there are the dangers of self-training AGI (artificial general intelligence). Should AGI be permitted to proliferate unimpeded, McCoy and colleagues suggest, the technology could heighten all the above threats while also disrupting critical infrastructures, consuming…

  • Smart health gadgets

    The world of technology is constantly advancing and becoming more integrated into our everyday lives. Smart health gadgets are one of the most exciting and innovative developments to come out of this progress. Smart health gadgets are devices that track or measure your health data, and provide you with valuable insights into your health and…

  • Telemedicine in radiology

    The digital revolution has ushered in a new era of healthcare delivery, one in which telemedicine is becoming an increasingly popular option for many patients. Telemedicine is the use of telecommunications technology to deliver medical services, such as diagnosis, treatment, and even follow-up care, from a distance. In this blog post, we will explore the…

  • Does EHRs improve healthcare efficiency?

    Electronic health records (EHRs) are a powerful tool that can help to improve healthcare organizations’ record-keeping system. EHRs are digital versions of the paper-based medical record systems, allowing you to store, manage, and share patient health information more efficiently and securely. EHRs can help streamline many processes within a healthcare organization, including scheduling appointments, ordering…

  • About Dr. AOB

    About Dr. AOB

    Ayoade Oluwatobiloba Bamgbose (Nee Adeyemo) is currently a postgraduate student of health informatics at Swansea University, Wales. United Kingdom. She attempts to demystify healthcare, health tech, and research in her writeups while logging her personal and professional growth in a simple, relaxing and fun space. She is a medical doctor, project manager, health IT specialist,…