Health Technology Sourcebook (Health Reference Series)

Technology has revolutionized the way healthcare is delivered today, from preventive medicine to rehabilitation. The digitization of health records allows health-care professionals to provide better patient care with enhanced precision. It has increased the quality of life for patients suffering from terminal illnesses. The use of technology-enabled devices helps people track their health status on a day-to-day basis and allows health-care professionals to monitor patient health efficiently. It enables patients to make informed health choices and improves overall well-being. Health Technology Sourcebook, Third Edition provides information on digital health, telehealth, artificial intelligence and its application in health care, health information technology, innovations in preventive medicine, big data in predictive analysis, screening and detection technologies, and wireless patient monitoring services. It further discusses various treatment technologies in cancer, precision medicine, robotics, and various rehabilitation and assistive devices in health care. In addition, it provides insight into the future of health technology and its ethical and legal limitations. The book concludes with a glossary of related terms and a directory of resources for additional information.