ABSTRACT
This chapter explains various types of computers used in health care. It describes patient monitoring systems. The chapter explains the advantages of electronic medical records (EMRs). It also identifies the functions of spreadsheets used in health care. The chapter also explains the basics of fiber optics in health care. It then explains the Human Genome Project. The chapter examines how telemedicine is revolutionizing health care. Personal digital assistants are small computers that are common in health care facilities. They allows users to easily enter data into the patient's chart. The managing of large amounts of information helps health care professionals to do their jobs with accuracy as well as speed. The primary use of electronic spreadsheet software programs is to calculate numerical data quickly and accurately. Diagnostic imaging allows images to be mathematically converted into measurements. This means that better viewing of soft tissues can now be done.
