This National Technology Day, we salute all the scientists and engineers who have worked tirelessly to make our country proud of its technological advances.
During the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, it becomes more important than ever to remind ourselves that technology can play a crucial role in building a healthy community.
Here are some ways in which technology has improved healthcare:
National Technology Day is celebrated on 11th May annually as a reminder of India’s technological achievements. It is celebrated to highlight the importance of science and the valuable contribution by scientists and engineers in the field of science and technology.
The technology itself is the gateway to the future. Some of the ways that technology has improve the healthcare are:
Better treatments, equipment and tracking: Better equipment has enabled the doctors to provide more comprehensive care. This has led to better treatments and has improved the quality of life of many people suffering from long-term illnesses. There has also been speedy research because of the improved equipment.
It helps to predict outbreaks: Since the majority of people search online for answers when they start to feel sick, this data can create a larger picture specific to that query. Locations can be established from these online searches and databases can be created that will show the rise and spread of certain illnesses. This is essential in preparing for outbreaks predicting the rate of their spread. The Aarogya Setu app being used for self-assessment and contact tracing of Covid-19 by the government of India is a prime example.
Improved relationship with patients: Through technology, doctors can access a patient’s records. This gives them in-depth medical information of a certain patient. Hence it makes the patient feel more comfortable with the doctor because he understands their complete health history.
Faster results: This is a good move because it reduces the patient’s anxiety and provides them with the answers that they need. The web portals also enable patients to access their past medical records, giving them a chance to keep tracks of their appointments, medical issues, and billing.
Reduced risk and recovery time: Due to advanced technology, technological innovations such as laser treatments, medical procedures are now less risky. The use of new technology has reduced the recovery time. In some cases, the recovery time has been reduced from several weeks down to a couple of days.
