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MT14-CC’s Docs Assignment

Javinder Sadagnot

BSMT LEVEL 1

MT14 LAB-CC

 

What is Laboratory Information System (LIS)?

 

A laboratory information system (LIS) is is a type of medical software system that stores, records, and consolidates laboratory information generated from various departments of the laboratory. Its purpose is to keep track of patient samples, test findings, and lab procedures. This system also provides vital information that medical professionals may access during patient visits.

 

  1. What are its uses?

 

The Laboratory Information System (LIS) provides a variety of uses that help in the improvement of a medical laboratory’s day-to-day operations, as well as the prevention of medical errors. Some of the most common uses of LIS include;

  1. Assist in the tracking and management of samples and patient data.
  2. Connect with other healthcare systems, such as Electronic Health Records (EHRs), to provide a comprehensive view of patient data.
  3. Improve the quality of data because it plays a central role in laboratory decision-making.
  4. Optimize laboratory workflows, reducing manual labor and improving efficiency.

Thus, LIS can help laboratories enhance their efficiency, accuracy, and productivity, eventually leading to improved patient outcomes.

 

  1. What is the implication of AI as a medical technologist or in any job?

 

Artificial intelligence has simplified professions, tasks, and responsibilities in a wide range of sectors, facilitating human labor and improving productivity by utilizing computers and technology to imitate how the human mind makes decisions and solves problems. The impact of AI on medical technologists and other jobs is significant and diverse. It will help in interpreting enormous amounts of data efficiently and accurately and can help predict and prevent medical problems, leading to better patient outcomes. However, there are also possible drawbacks to the use of AI in healthcare, such as concerns about data privacy, regulatory compliance, and ethical considerations relating to the use of AI in decision-making.

 

References:

What is LIS software and how does it work? Orchard Software. (2023, February 15). Retrieved February 19, 2023, from https://www.orchardsoft.com/resources/learn-about-lis/

DelVecchio, A. (2015, June 25). What is laboratory information system? Health IT. Retrieved February 19, 2023, from https://www.techtarget.com/searchhealthit/definition/laboratory-information-system

Laboratory information system. Laboratory Information System – an overview | ScienceDirect Topics. (n.d.). Retrieved February 19, 2023, from https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/biochemistry-genetics-and-molecular-biology/laboratory-information-system

TransPerfect Life Sciences 13.02.2023, Director, T. L. S., TLS Senior Direct Stuart Claire and Directors Nick Roscoe and Brandon Rimnac 02.02.2023, By: TransPerfect Gaming Solutions & DataForce, B. (2022, August 16). The impact of AI in Healthcare. TransPerfect. Retrieved February 19, 2023, from https://www.transperfect.com/dataforce/blog/impact-ai-healthcare

Ahuja, A. S. (2019, October 4). The impact of Artificial Intelligence in medicine on the future role of the physician. PeerJ. Retrieved February 19, 2023, from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6779111/

 

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