Computers in Medicine (Cambridge (CIE) IGCSE ICT)

Information Systems

What is an information system?

• An information system is a purpose built system designed to collect, store, process, distribute and use information

• In a hospital an information system would be used to:

  • Access patient medical records

  • Appointment scheduling

  • Manage medication dispensing

  • Facilitate communication between doctors, nurses and other healthcare providers

  • Public health reporting

• Information systems are used by healthcare professionals for making informed decisions about patient care

3D Printers

What is a 3D printer?

• A 3D printer is a machine capable of outputting three-dimensional objects from a digital file

• 3D printing starts with the creation of a 3D model using computer aided design (CAD)

• The benefits of 3D printing include:

  • 3D models can be fully customised on the computer before printing

  • Prototyping

3D printers in medicine