Informatics Nurses have to stay on top of technology trends. We need to be in the know about new approaches that change how healthcare is provided. One major trend that gave...
Articles
Here at Writing the Future of Health, I break down what you need to know in this rapidly growing field of health technology. I am here to help you understand your options, more easily care for others, and perform your job better if you are a healthcare professional. Scroll down to find your area of interest.
Digital Health Basics
Are you wondering what ‘digital health’ even means? If you want to understand the basics of health technology without all the jargon, you are in the right place. Check out these articles to get started.
(Slowly) Connecting EMS and Hospitals
Emergency medical service (EMS) providers have to make life-saving decisions in a split second. Every community offers this critical service, whether as a public, private, or...
Healthcare Cyberattacks: Bigger & Bolder
With the increased vaccine supply and more appointments, it may seem like we can finally put 2020 behind us. But cyberattacks on healthcare organizations are an unfortunate...
Caregivers
Are you caring for a loved one at home? It can be daunting to keep track of all those appointments, update family members, and coordinate who will run errands. But technology can help. Here I break down the best health technology tools to make caring for your loved one easier, and what these tools mean for you and your family.
How to Make Your Parent’s Home ‘Smart’
When one of my family members recently fell ill, my husband and I got a lesson in how unprepared we truly were. This family member was vomiting and coughing so hard he briefly...
How to Make a Personal Health Record
Have you ever gone with a family member or friend to see a new doctor, and giving their medical history takes up most of the appointment? If you are lucky, they brought a sheet...
How to Get Virtual Therapy
Most of us know someone who should be in therapy but is not. Too many people still feel ashamed about getting help with mental health. But virtual therapy - speaking with a...
Health Professionals
Whether you are a nurse, radiologist, counselor, or lab tech, the rapid growth and advancement of technology in medicine can feel overwhelming at times. How do you do your job and also keep up with all the changes? Good news! Here I do the research and legwork to help you understand the health technologies that will impact your job directly. You can stay well-informed and ahead of the curve.
What are the Different Types of Informatics Nurses?
I recently came across an article called, Types of Nurse Informaticists Infographic, published by HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society). The article...
The Downside of Nursing Informatics
One criticism I often receive on social media is that Nursing Informatics is not a flawless field. Some people are quick to point out that there are those in Nursing Informatics...
Professional Groups for Nursing Informatics
For nurses interested in this field, it is helpful to know some of the important professional groups for Nursing Informatics. Professional groups can help with networking,...
Out-There Ideas
There are so many changes in health technology that one moment something sounds insane and the next moment we are all doing it. Join me as I dig into all the wildest new tech out there. I will give you a sneak peek into the essential principles at work, and what it means for you.
What Is Biohacking & Is It the Next Big Idea?
Jurassic Park was the first film I remember bringing to life what genetic engineering was. Before the movie came out, not as many people knew about the idea of cloning. And,...
4 Ways Bionic Technology is Changing Disability
When you hear the words bionic technology, you might think of brain implants and robotic arms from 1970s science fiction (yeah 'Bionic Woman' fans!). But this is where science...
Printing Human Organs in Space: Science Fact or Fiction?
You probably heard of 3D printing being used to manufacture everything from jewelry to dolls to furniture. Maybe you have even heard of bioprinting tissues for pharmaceutical...