Making surgery safer in an increasingly digital world: the internet-friend or foe?

摘要: The internet has resulted in huge efficiency gains health care, the ability to deal with massive data accumulation and better manage patient data. However, potential real pitfalls exist, including breeches security of confidentiality, storage issues, errors, user interface issues. A MEDLINE review was performed using MeSH terms “health care” “information technology.” Cross-referencing used explore different opportunities challenges offer. As professionals, we are fast adopting technologies at our fingertips, such as WhatsApp video capabilities, into clinical practice increase productivity improve care. breaches significant for professional service. Further, electronic medical records have theoretical advantages reduce medication expedite referrals. downside is a less personalized approach well these systems be even more cumbersome. In regard acquisition knowledge, there no doubt friend. Health care professionals patients unlimited resources learning, podcasts videos, apps, simulators, wearable devices. Unfortunately, this comes risk misinformation poorly referenced little regulation content. increasing digital world, it task providers embrace new but develop guidelines control minimize pitfalls.