Patients use e-mails to communicate with their providers for many reasons such as, lab results, prescription refills, schedule appointments, and any question about a follow-up and medical condition. There are some concerns regarding e-mails, but these concerns do not stop patients from taking advantage of this form of communication. RE-mailing in health care has advantages for patients, like, convenience, access to care, patient satisfaction, and quality care. This interaction between patient and provider can be done without a schedule
People skills, planning activities and typing are the human skills a good Administrative Medical Assistant should possess. People skills will help with communication. Communication is important because you will be dealing with patients every day. It will help when you have an anger or upset patient. You will know how to calm them down.
Some studies suggest that e-mail has the potential to improve the quality of health care, encourage patient- physician communication, and enhance professional relationships among physicians (Stephens & Parrillo, 2011). When physicians can easily communicate with other physicians, it serves to better help patients because ideas can be shared and problems can find solutions. Patient confidentiality has always been a concern because the use of the Internet allows for patient information to potentially be leaked. The main concern is the issue of privacy of a patient’s medical records. Privacy and security concerns increase reluctance, among physicians and patients alike, to communicate via email (Stephens
Online Therapy Paper Elizabeth Kilpatrick BSHS 351/ Technology in Human Services May 23, 2012 Eleane Young Online Therapy Paper With the popularity of the internet, online therapy sites have become a common tool in the human services field. Now a client can sit at their computer and ask for the help they need. The concept that there are resources available 24 hours a day can be comforting to someone who is suffering from a phobia or disorder. There are many sites available, ranging from free chat rooms to paid eight week courses. This paper will examine three online therapy sites, how they are ran, how they are monitored, and the related ethical issues.
The sharing of electronic health information with the Department of Public Health can also help in the early discovery of disease epidemics. Electronic records provide doctors with a means to remind patients of regular checkups and preventive exams (Electronic Personal
Let’s take a more in-depth look at how the internet is changing healthcare. Since the United States is now a considerable melting pot of different ethnicities, being able to care
Based on the information presented in this paper, EHRs can be beneficial to the healthcare industry by saving money and reducing errors but also can benefit the patient by having the doctors and hospitals they go to be more efficient, convenient, and allows the caregiver to spend more time with the patient instead of updating paperwork. With the ease of new software in development, healthcare facilities will train properly and quickly so they are not losing focus on the patient. Cost may be a major factor now why the healthcare industry has not already embraced this technology but that will soon change with the new incentive programs coming in the near future. By 2014, these incentives will be in place and the healthcare industry will grow in the 21st
This will make patient records, test results, which practice guidelines make records accessible from the exam room. This allows providers the ability to consult with each other electronically and able to communicate a treatment plan. The internet has shifted toward better patient care, allowing patients to gather information on health related subjects on themselves. It allows them to communicate with their health care providers, health administrators, and other patients electronically and even receive care at home. This allows the patient to have a more active say in their health care and the tools to help improve their own health situation.
John Providence Health System has many resources for patients. Sometimes patients want to explore other resources of care. Patients believe that once he or she can acquire more knowledge on certain conditions, the better educated him or her become. Although modern technology has allowed an enormous amount of online resources, people can explore the Internet and find solutions and answers to almost anything, including medical advice. St. John Providence website has many links in which patients and family members can find information on medical advice, medical procedures, and medical terminology.
Administrative Ethics Paper Andrea Wagner HCS/335 September 2, 2013 Melissa Green Administrative Ethics Paper In the modern age of society, social networking has a strong influence on everyday life for many individuals. When social networking interferes with the health care industry, multiple problems may arise. Violating personal health information can occur with one tiny slip of a key. Medical advice may be given with consequences. Social networks can be helpful, but may also be damaging.