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Learned log #6

 The fact that informatics is significantly changing healthcare especially through telemedicine is what most intrigues me about this information.The fact that telemedicine is used by 76% of hospitals worldwide to interact with patients and that it is now an essential component of specialties like dermatology, radiology, and psychiatry shows how well accepted it is. I find it fascinating how informatics may help close the care gap between rural and urban areas, particularly when it comes to giving patients in outlying locations better accessible and cheap care. Telemedicine plays a particularly appealing role in enhancing access to healthcare, managing patient-provider interactions, and optimizing workflows. The use of electronic health records (EHRs), video conferencing, and mobile messaging for effective collaboration represents a significant advancement above conventional approaches. Nonetheless, the difficulties with privacy issues, technology accessibility, and the sluggish acceptance of new technologies by medical practitioners underscore how difficult it is to incorporate informatics into the healthcare system. I would make use of this knowledge in the future to gain a deeper understanding of how technology may improve patient care, lower expenses, and expedite procedures in the healthcare administration field. The requirement to create regulations that protect patient privacy while encouraging innovation really interests me.Comprehending the subtleties of informatics will enable me to make a positive impact on the area, whether I choose to work in data analysis, healthcare management, or policy development pertaining to health technology. Also, there are interesting career potential in clinical informatics due to the expanding leadership responsibilities, which match my passion in technology and healthcare. I can ensure that technology keeps improving patient outcomes while addressing possible hazards related to privacy and ethical concerns by studying more about informatics and how it affects healthcare.

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