Medical technology Updates

Did you know that according to a study conducted to more than 300,000 patients, at least twelve percent of preventable medical errors caused dismemberment or death? Technically, more than one out of ten patients were harmed during medical care. These numbers are upsetting statistics and are technically telling us to do something about it. Let us define medical errors first. Medical errors are preventable circumstances that can be harmful to the patient. Factors of medical error include misdiagnosis and the mistreatment of a disease. What Causes Medical Errors? Based on the data provided by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, there are eight causes of medical errors regarding mismanagement of health records that can greatly affect the overall course of healthcare: Problems in communication - Issues may arise during verbal, non-verbal, or written communications between people. May it be patients, doctors, nurses, and other medical health personnel. This is the most c...

Technology has revolutionized the way we interact with each other and the world around us. Consumer technology in particular, such as smartphones or laptops, have become so ingrained in our personal lives that for some of us, being apart from our devices can be tantamount to losing your senses. The rise of portable devices has made communication so fast and efficient that we often feel slow when cut off from it. With that said, how can this sped-up communication help us in the face of disaster? Digital services such as online shopping and mobile medical apps can help us in a controlled environment, but can our phones help us when events become chaotic? Here’s How We Can Use Our Smartphones to Deal With Emergencies. Against Crime Criminal activity has stepped up with the expansion of the online world, but plenty of traditional crime still persists. While bystanders shouldn’t be expected to put themselves in the line of danger, cameras, recordings, and other data can help identi...