Technology

Technology is helping health care members communicate in more ways , more often and more efficiently. Today nurses are able to communicate with patients who live in remote areas of Canada or in smaller communities, such as Northern Ontario. For instance, telehealth, an example of information communication technology allows nurses to communicate with other health care teams throughout Ontario. Telehealth offers an alternative way of seeking medical attention for patients who are unable to travel the distance to hospitals to see specialized doctors. In addition, technology allows health care team members to communicate more efficiently, for example, through the use of fax, computer or telephone.