kchalme1

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1. UTHSC students

   kchalme1 replied to kputman's topic in General Students

   Lindsey, I agree that computers are not required for informatics. True enough, it makes information more readily available which in turn makes healthcare more efficient, but it definitely is not a...

2. UTHSC students

   kchalme1 replied to kputman's topic in General Students

   Esha, I agree that it doesn't matter on what technology is available if the flow of communication is not efficient. Technology hasn't always been available and healthcare depended solely on the...

3. UTHSC students

   kchalme1 replied to kputman's topic in General Students

   Jauclyn, I agree that timeliness and effectiveness of informatics is essential in patient care. If someone is confused about how a system works, they might document wrong or maybe even skip...

4. UTHSC students

   kchalme1 replied to kputman's topic in General Students

   A computer is just a tool in informatics because a computer can't make a decision, only a human can. A computer, in informatics, is a tool that a nurse or any other healthcare provider controls. It...