Internet Of Things: Clinical Decision Making By CDW Health Care

Internet of things is defined as “a device that is connected via internet and informs clinical decision making” by CDW HealthCare. Internet of things is also known as IoT, IoT is what aids in the changes of physician and patient behavior because it can provide devices that make it easier for patients to know if their blood sugar and blood pressure is high. Today, healthcare technology is moving at a lightning speed with smartphones, IPad, Fitbit, Apple Watches, tablets and laptops all having the capability to tell you your heartrate by simply pressing a finger down on the camera lenses. Internet of things is being incorporated in many of the specialties of medicine such as radiology, pathology, oncology, ophthalmology,

In the article by Bruce Harpham he states, “Of all the personal data we accumulate in our personal and digital lives, health data is one of the most sensitive categories.” The Iot technology not only allows you to monitor your health progress it also aids in texting family member when something has gone wrong, this device is called Nexmo. The Internet of things is not only changing healthcare it is changing transportation as well. The signals from the arm held devices are able to communicate with paramedics and the traffic lights so that a patient is able to go to the hospital while avoiding the headache of traffic. This is especially beneficial for cities like Houston and New York due to overpopulation and known traffic. In the article “How the Internet of Things is changing healthcare and transportation.” Harpham how the last major advancement of transportation was the GPS. With IoT the transportation industry has now achieved the Dallas Area Rapid Transit, it is one of the largest public transit providers in the U.S, furthermore, the police department is now able to receive better information from 1,700 smartphone cameras that provide live and recorded

It allows us to take our health into our own hands by being able to closely monitor our vital signs, blood pressure, blood sugar, weight, and heart rate. The article “How the Internet of Things is revolutionizing healthcare” focuses on the technology aspect of the devices and how it is improving the healthcare industry by using data to send and receive health information. The article states how “the consumer takes more control” of their health because the data information is apparent on them. Iot also has the capability to reduce the number of people who are admitted to the hospital because people will be notified of their condition, therefore, they are more likely to take care of their health. The article also explains the future of Iot and how it will be a normal thing in the near future, “By the end of the decade, this data-rich personalized analysis of our health will become the norm.” Individuals will be provided with tailor-made strategies to be able to combat illness and social technologies will enable us to be able to manage our own health. From the data generated, we will learn how to improve our wellbeing and be motivated to take