Healthcare Information Systems (Coursework Sample)

Healthcare Information Systems
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My experience with healthcare information systems has been both positive and negative. On the one hand, I have found that accessing patient records and other data electronically has made my job much easier and more efficient. Another positive experience I have had is communicating with other healthcare providers via secure messaging systems. On the other hand, I have also experienced negative healthcare information systems. One such negative experience was when the hospital's electronic medical record system crashed, and we were unable to access patient records for several hours (Lintern & Motavalli, 2018). This caused a lot of inconvenience and frustration for both patients and staff. Another negative experience I have had is the way some of these systems are designed – they can be very confusing and difficult to use, leading to errors.
However, on the other hand, I have also experienced some frustration with the systems themselves, mainly when they are not working properly or when they do not contain the information that I need. Ultimately, I believe that the positive aspects of electronic healthcare information systems outweigh the negatives. Still, it is essential to be aware of both when deciding whether or not to implement them in a healthcare setting.
Nursing school provides an excellent introduction to medical records and their importance in inpatient care. Still, it is not until you are working with them on a daily basis that you understand their va