HEALTH INFORMATION AND HEALTH COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY: IMPACTS AND IMPLICATIONS

Abstract

When an individual simply places his thumb on the screen of a cell phone which measured his blood sugar level or a physician is consulted through wireless telephone. This individual has successfully used HIT system. According to [1], Information Communication and Technology (ICT) is a broad concept that is associated with application of communication gadgets which comprises of radio, television, cell phones, computer, network hard ware and software, satellite and internet devices. It also includes other services that are closely related to them such as distance learning programme (Uni-air and radio schools) and video conferencing. Information communication technology can be used in many fields other