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Essay / Computers in the Medical Field - 1404
“Computers play a key role in almost every sphere of life” (Berry, Terrie). Without them, everything would be different. People all over the world own or use a computer. Whether you are a tech professional or just a regular person, computers remain very important in your everyday life. “No other technology has accessed the world like computers and the use of the Internet” (Maddox, Amanda). Without computers, consumers wouldn't be able to do half the things as quickly as we can. Advances in computer design have increased their use in different industries, including the medical field. Computers are a great help to hospitals and pharmacies. Pharmacists use computers to keep a record of medications and dosages to be given to each patient. Most hospital computers are used to track patients and their status. Computers also track the location of equipment and its status. Scientists depend on computers to find cures for cancer, STDs and other diseases. Computer software helps doctors to research different symptoms, remedies and treatments for different diseases. Many diseases could not have been cured without the help of computers. Today's medical tools are almost all made using small, programmed computers. “Medical imaging is a broad field that deals with techniques for creating images of the human body. Most modern methods of scanning and imaging rely heavily on computer technology” (“Importance of Computers in Medicine.”). We have been able to apply many advanced medical imaging techniques over the years, thanks to advances in computing. Magnetic grade imaging uses computer software. To obtain high-resolution images, doctors...... middle of paper ...... in a computer application or by searching for the disease they have. Computers have made life so much easier by allowing us to improve the way we see things. Works CitedBerry, Terrie. "The Impact of Computers on a Medical Practice | EHow.com." EComment | How to videos, articles and more - Discover the expert in you. | EHow.com. Internet. November 30, 2011. Maddox, Amanda. "How Computers are Used in the Medical Field | EHow.com." EComment | How to videos, articles and more - Discover the expert in you. | EHow.com. Internet. January 3, 2012. .Oak, Manali. Oak, Manali. “Importance of computers in medicine.” Buzzle Web Portal: intelligent life on the Web. Internet. November 30. 2011. .