The Importance of Health Information Systems and Implementation of an Electronic Healthcare System

Abstract

As the world’s population increases, existing medical systems face many problems in terms of the quality and intensity of medical care. One way to resolve these problems lies in the use of information and communication technologies in the health sector. To date, rich experience has been gained in the use of ICT to ensure a certain level of quality of medical care and accessibility for patients. ICT in healthcare helps to optimize the use of resources in the work of individual medical organizations, as well as in the management of public health systems at national or local level. Modern technologies are currently in use in the healthcare system of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Even now there is rapid development in e-health systems. The processes involved in making an appointment with a doctor are much easier than in previous years. New integrated technologies are also used in the examination of patients. Some hospitals even use a modern hospital management system.