Medical Technology: Advantages and Disadvantages

Information technology developed for medicine practice brings much convenience to both medical doctors and patients. However, there are some disadvantages contrary to such advantage. Here is the list of advantages and disadvantages of information technology developed for medical practice.

Advantages of Medical Technology:

+ Convenience of usage

+ Easier communication between a doctor and a patient

+ Easier communication between departments for consults (doctor to doctor)

+ Faster to transfer and share information

+ Security of information

Disadvantage:

+ Subject for viruses or other harmful softwares

+ Must be upgraded frequently

+ Battery powered

+ Impossible to restore an information when it is lost

+ Technical difficulties may delay any medical processes