Server
Server (Medicine)
Server (pronounced: /ˈsɜːrvər/) in the context of medicine, refers to a computer or system that manages access to a centralized resource or service in a network. The term is derived from the Latin word "servire", meaning "to serve".
Function
In a medical setting, a server is used to store, retrieve and send patient data, medical records, and other healthcare information. It plays a crucial role in Health IT, EHRs, telemedicine, and medical imaging.
Types
There are several types of servers used in healthcare:
- Database servers: These servers store and manage databases that contain patient records and other medical data.
- File servers': These servers store and manage files, such as medical images and documents.
- Web servers: These servers deliver web pages to users, often used in telemedicine and patient portals.
- Application servers: These servers host applications, such as EHR software and other healthcare applications.
Related Terms
- Client: A client is a piece of computer hardware or software that accesses a service made available by a server.
- Network: A network is a group of computers that are linked together to share resources and information.
- Health IT: Health IT refers to the use of various forms of technology to store, manage and exchange health information.
- EHRs: EHRs are digital versions of patients' paper charts.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Server
- Wikipedia's article - Server
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