HCS 320 Week 4

Individual Assignment: Communications Process Paper (Communication and Information Technology Paper)

Write a 700-1050- APA word paper examining a new technology for communication

(i.e., Electronic medical records, voice recognition, etc.) and how it is

impacting communication in healthcare. Consider how efficient and effective

communication is with this technology, advantages and disadvantages, impact on

consumers, and financial impact on organizations both long and short term.

Identify any technological improvements that could still be made in the future

with this new technology and why. Make recommendations. Utilize a minimum of

two research sources, with one from UOP Library and the other from rEsource to

support your claims.

Discussion Questions

According to the Health Belief Model what five criteria affect peoples decision to make different health choices?

How might consumers be mislead by the media on health care issues