Module 03 Project - Introduction and References

Running Head: RADIOLOGY 1

Radiology.

Brooklyn Maasch

Rasmussen College

08/29/2020

Introduction

Radiology is a respect of medicine that utilizes imaging technology in performing diagnosis as well as treating of a number of illness. It is subdivided into a two distinct areas, which are intervention radiology and diagnostic radiology. With globalization, technology has become an essential part of medicine. In radiology, technology has been used in areas such as X-rays, Computer tomography, Magnetic reasoning imaging (MRI), Ultrasound and Positron emission tomography (PET imaging), Mammography among others. (MedlinePlus n.d).

Use of Technology in healthcare delivery and information management (Radiology)

Reduced Medical Error: Such technology as the MRI machines. These have been used in treating and determining the size and location of the tumour, which enables for a radiation dose. This has helped reduced errors in radiation treatment and have permitted for a reduction in planned volume of tissues treated and hence reducing total radiation dose that is administered to a given normal tissue.

Effective Communication: Information technology has improved communication between radiologists with patients and clinicians. This has facilitated a direct communication between patients and assigned radiologists. IT on the other hand have enabled patients to communicate radiologists whenever they need explanation of findings. This has created greater awareness of the essential role of radiologists.

Increase In-patient Cantered Care: With the use of internet portals, access to varied services can be achieved like video consulting on radiography services, appointment scheduling, monitoring of crucial functions and giving opinions/advice. Similarly, radiologists can give patients medical results such as radiological images and reports. These innovations are creating a leeway into great patient care. This implies that patients can be involved in the management of their individual health processes. This can transform how the radiological services are conducted. (Shaw, (2009). 

Risks of using Technology in Radiology.

With increased technology, information security of patient data is another major concern. Many of the internet protocols containing patient information are vulnerable to malicious acts by attackers. The application used to communicate between radiologist and patients and other clinicians have been subject to risks where patient data have been misused. Therefore, it is important that technologies used to communicate and administer treatment to patient should never compromise patient data to hands of people with malicious intentions. (Donoso-Bach, & Boland, G, 2018).

References

Shaw, A. (2009). Radiology. Chichester, UK: Wiley-Blackwell.

National Health Informatics Conference, In Grain, H., & In Schaper, L. K. (2013). Health informatics: Digital health service delivery, the future is now! : selected papers from the 21st Australian National Health Informatics Conference (HIC 2013).

In Donoso-Bach, L., & In Boland, G. W. L. (2018). Quality and safety in imaging.