Telecommunication is defined as the exchange of information over significant distances by electronic means. It also includes all the types of data, voice and video transmissions. This term therefore is used for a wide range of information transmitting technologies which includes telephones, both wired and wireless, microwave communications, the fiber optics, satellites, radio and television broadcasting and the internet. Due to the growth and demand of internet services there is increasing transfer of telecommunication data and thus more sophisticated tools developed and such tools include, modems, mobile phones, tele printers, communication satellites and fiber optics among others. Health information involves acquisition, analyzing and protecting digital and traditional health information which is essential in providing the most quality patient care. A healthcare system effectiveness is determined by the proper collection, management and use of information within the healthcare system.
What Telecommunication Tools Are Needed for Accessing Health Information? What are some telecommunication tools that can be used to access healthcare differ depending on the medical stage one is in? Those tools that are involved in the diagnostics stage include the electronic health records, clinical decision support and patient engagement tools. These tools are tailored to provide order entry medical imaging systems and health information exchanges. The tools are engaged in capturing information about a patient, information which may be having critical and private information such as patient's clinical history, their physical exam, diagnostics testing results shaping a clinical workflow and they aid in decision making.