Open Source Medical Informatics!
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The open source regime is not new to the world. Generally, the term open source refers to non-proprietor based software that is available to all the programmers/coders of the world in terms of source code and for free. The notion of open source health informatics can ideally be considered as a fresh provision for the health sector to process health related data. Laboratory Information and Management Systems are a very good example of Open Source Health Information Systems.
The current challenges that are faced by the health sector are of two main types. Firstly, the health professionals are not well versed with the usage health information systems and the data they gather goes in vain without suitable processing. Secondly, the provision of suitable and correct software is very difficult due to the hefty amounts charged against the license fee and maintenance. In these circumstances, switching to the open source platform is one of the solutions. However, there are certain issues and obstructions that are needed to be taken care of. With the merits of open source health informatics, the demerits and difficulties in its adaption are there too.
Decision Support Systems are also widely being built on the scale of Open Source nowadays. The future generations are set to witness the same with much precision and accuracy.
CURRENT SITUATION:
Currently the dominance of software giants like Microsoft can easily be witnessed in the field of medical informatics. Under Microsoft Amalga, leading software and hardware companies have collaborated to improve the field of health informatics. Few of them are DELL, Cognizant, Encore Health Resources, Health Unity and Medseek etc.
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H. Siddiqui is an technology enthusiast, writer, computer science professional and an academician. The writer has a passion for research and writing in various fields of life and beyond. H. Siddiqui has been writing on various domains for the past 15 years. The major interests are Smartphones, Smartphones App Development, Evolution in Technology and the impacts of technology on businesses and society.
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