FACILITATING CLINIC-LABORATORY COLLABORATION THROUGH MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY: A REVIEW OF OPERATIONAL SYNERGIES
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.53555/eijmhs.v8i2.236Keywords:
Medical Technology, ClinicLaboratory Collaboration, Electronic Health Records (EHR), Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare, Operational EfficiencyAbstract
The integration of medical technology has significantly transformed the way clinics and medical laboratories collaborate, streamlining communication, data sharing, and operational processes. This review examines the role of various technologies, such as Electronic Health Records (EHR), Laboratory Information Systems (LIS), and telemedicine, in enhancing clinic-laboratory collaboration. By facilitating real-time data exchange and improving workflow efficiencies, these technologies contribute to more accurate and timely diagnoses, better patient outcomes, and optimized healthcare operations. The review also addresses the challenges of technology adoption, including interoperability, data security, and cost, while highlighting future trends, such as artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, and blockchain, in advancing clinic-laboratory synergies.
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