I have to admit I was both excited and apprehensive to take this course. Although some days I feel I have embraced technology, I have also shyed away from it as well. In my work life, at SERHA, The Moncton Hospital I use email and my outlook calendar daily. What did we do before email anyway? I have not spent a lot of time surfing ( no time at work) and I have a teenager at home ( no computor access for parents!).However I am learning new skills I have already put to use in creating my Blog! Programs such as Excel and Powerpoint are on my list of "to do's" to further advance my skills and knowlege this coming year.
I am continually amazed with the technological advancements in healthcare and particulary in the operating room. We no longer view X-ray films, they are digital images sent to the flat panel screens in the OR. Think of the space we save , and the space we have used storing films! These films are now stored and archived in digital format.
I am continually amazed with the technological advancements in healthcare and particulary in the operating room. We no longer view X-ray films, they are digital images sent to the flat panel screens in the OR. Think of the space we save , and the space we have used storing films! These films are now stored and archived in digital format.
Digital capture devices are used so patients can take home a picture of how their knee looked when they had their arthroscopy procedure, and the surgeon can place an additional picture in the patients file for reference in the future.
Integrated OR suites are becoming more common as OR's redevelop and upgrade and as new OR's are designed. These suites have technology where the lights can be dimmed for surgery, or the table can be raised , all through voice activation. Video links of the surgery can be watched around the world. This technology can be esspecially helpful in remote areas for consultations with other specialist. Technology is enhancing the care we give to our patients through connectivity.
No longer can we use the excuse " Oh, I'll be retired before that happens". Technology is here to stay and we must jump on board so as not to be left behind!
Integrated OR suites are becoming more common as OR's redevelop and upgrade and as new OR's are designed. These suites have technology where the lights can be dimmed for surgery, or the table can be raised , all through voice activation. Video links of the surgery can be watched around the world. This technology can be esspecially helpful in remote areas for consultations with other specialist. Technology is enhancing the care we give to our patients through connectivity.
No longer can we use the excuse " Oh, I'll be retired before that happens". Technology is here to stay and we must jump on board so as not to be left behind!
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