Information Systems and Technologies Applied to Health: The Future Today

Information systems and technologies applied to healthcare are fundamental tools for improving the quality, efficiency and scope of healthcare services and, consequently, the care provided to patients. There are many different areas where these systems are essential, including the management of healthcare institutions, direct patient care and clinical research. Today, the use of these systems is essential for the proper functioning of countries’ healthcare systems, and the outlook is for the continued evolution of these technologies with the central aim of providing quality and safe healthcare. These systems are crucial to continuing to modernise the healthcare sector, making it more efficient, accessible and sustainable, as well as improving the experience and results for patients. Its application is a fundamental pillar for the advancement of health in the 21st century. The aim of this article is to describe the most relevant systems applied in healthcare and discuss future impacts, possibilities and challe