T1-WK6-HSS701-Topic 3: Technology in healthcare

The UAE healthcare system is known to be one of the most technologically advanced in the world. Every day new technologies are used by healthcare professionals. These aim to increase care for patients, increase productivity of staff, reduce the chance of mistakes and reduce the overall cost of providing healthcare. 

​​3.1 The role of technology in healthcare

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• Medical technology is used from the moment you enter a healthcare facility until when you leave. 

• Technology can be used to diagnose illnesses before symptoms show and it can even prevent illnesses from happening. It is used in medicine and vaccine production; it is also used in the treatment and recovery of patients. 

Smart devices and wearable technology in healthcare includes electronic devices that people can wear..

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As Group of 4 members, watch

identify 2 medical devices , mention its benefits, and how does it work.​ (Each 2 to present 1 device)

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Draw on the board with: ( 5 mins )

• Name of device

• Image of device

• Benefits and mode of work​

​Some text here about the topic of discussion.

3.2 Smart medical devices

and wearables​

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