THE ROLE OF INFORMATION IN HEALTH SERVICES IN ENSURING THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL PROGRESS OF A COUNTRY

MIHALACHE Iuliana-Claudia, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi

Abstract:
Information is knowledge, the basis for the development and evolution of society and is essential in any field of activity, ensuring its progress. In healthcare, information is indispensable to healthcare professionals and patients and is the fundamental element in both researching and accessing these services. Research means learning, knowledge, and evolution. It is no coincidence that the most developed countries of the world attach great importance to research, as it is considered to be a first step in the evolution of technology and thus of humanity, and in the current period, the human dependence on technology is known, regardless of the field in which activates. In the context of globalization and the ongoing evolution of health technology, possession of information is essential, both by healthcare professionals for research and the ability to work with high-performance devices, as well as by patients, in order to access programs offered by to the system. Unfortunately, not all people have access to information sources additional to those provided by healthcare professionals, and in this respect, the living environment is an important element in terms of the level of information held, how to access it, and how the information is provided in that environment. This article aims to inform the reader about the importance of having qualitative information as a basis for society's progress, as well as the need for information in research and access to health-related services that are indispensable to life.

Keywords: information, economy, health, development, access

JEL Classification: A10, A12, I15, O10

Volume: 70, Issue: 5

Pages: 73 - 85

Publication date: November, 2018

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