Medical software
Medical Software
Medical software (pronunciation: /ˈmɛdɪkəl ˈsɒftweər/) is a category of software that aids in the creation, management, and use of medical information. It is used by healthcare professionals to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of medical care.
Etymology
The term "medical software" is a combination of the words "medical", derived from the Latin medicus meaning "pertaining to physicians", and "software", which originated in the mid-20th century as a term for non-hardware components of a computer system.
Types of Medical Software
There are several types of medical software, including:
- Electronic Health Record (EHR) Software: This type of software is used to store and manage patients' health information in a digital format.
- Medical Practice Management Software (MPMS): MPMS helps healthcare providers manage the day-to-day operations of a medical practice.
- Medical Imaging Software: This software is used to create and manage digital images for medical diagnosis and treatment.
- Telemedicine Software: Telemedicine software enables healthcare providers to deliver medical services remotely via video conferencing.
- Medical Research Software: This type of software is used to collect, analyze, and manage data for medical research.
Related Terms
- Health Information Technology (HIT): HIT refers to the use of technology to store, manage, and exchange health information.
- Medical Informatics: This is the interdisciplinary study of the design, development, adoption, and application of IT-based innovations in healthcare services delivery, management, and planning.
- Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS): CDSS is a health information technology system designed to assist healthcare professionals with decision-making tasks.
- Patient Portal: A patient portal is a secure online website that gives patients convenient 24-hour access to personal health information.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Medical software
- Wikipedia's article - Medical software
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