EMBRACING THE DIGITAL HEALTH ERA
to be shared between health care officials
tests such as x-rays can be shared in an instant with decisions on next steps being made much quicker than they are today . Doctors will then be able to share information with each other digitally which means patients will no longer be waiting hours for guidance on next steps .
The road to the future While the hospital of tomorrow is undoubtedly some years from becoming a reality , the technology is in place to begin the transformation now .
It begins with a review of hospital networks and an understanding of who needs to use it . Medical staff , patients and visitors need to use the facilities in very different ways and with different devices , but we now have the capabilities to cater to each of these preferences .
In order for healthcare organizations to take this towards becoming smarter , more efficient and more comfortable for their patients , leaders need to start considering , and building around , the digital age .
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