This document starts by identifying and describing the several benefits expected as a result of incorporating ICTs in health and goes on to summarize present and future challenges for health policies, especially inasmuch as the most vulnerable populations are concerned. Thirdly, the document showcases global progress made in several applications, strategies implemented and difficulties faced in some developed and LAC countries. The document finishes with generic proposals for the formulation of policies and strategies to be considered and adapted by countries throughout the region.
| ISBN: | 9789211217445 |
| Publication date: | 30th December 2010 |
| Author: | United Nations |
| Publisher: | United Nations Publications |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 52 pages |
| Genres: |
Impact of science and technology on society |
This document starts by identifying and describing the several benefits expected as a result of incorporating ICTs in health and goes on to summarize present and future challenges for health policies, especially inasmuch as the most vulnerable populations are concerned. Thirdly, the document showcases global progress made in several applications, strategies implemented and difficulties faced in some developed and LAC countries. The document finishes with generic proposals for the formulation of policies and strategies to be considered and adapted by countries throughout the region.
Information and Communication Technologies in the Health Sector features in the following genres: Impact of science and technology on society
Information and Communication Technologies in the Health Sector is available in Paperback
Information and Communication Technologies in the Health Sector was written by United Nations and published by United Nations Publications
Information and Communication Technologies in the Health Sector has 52 pages