How would technology help providers make health care decisions? How would patients and families interact with providers from their homes or in their communities?

Technology can be used to help providers make health care decisions in a variety of ways. For example, electronic health records (EHR) allow healthcare professionals to easily access and review patient information such as diagnoses, treatments, medications etc., from any location with internet access which can save time and improve accuracy when making decisions related to patient care. Additionally, telemedicine has become increasingly popular since the start of the pandemic with many practices now offering virtual visits for patients who are unable or prefer not to visit their doctor’s office in person. This allows providers to deliver quality care while also reducing unnecessary contact with other individuals.

Patients and families can interact with providers from their homes or in their communities using various methods such as telephone calls, text messages/emails, video chat services etc. Depending on the type of appointment being conducted some may find these options more convenient than an in-person visit due to reduced travel time involved along with other associated costs (e.g., gasoline). However, there is still value in face-to-face interactions for certain types of appointments so this should also be taken into consideration when deciding how best to conduct each particular encounter between provider and patient/family member moving forward into the future.