What Types of Healthcare Software Are There?

Medical Database Software

Clinicians can use medical database software to reference previous cases. This way when new similar cases come in clinicians have a database which allows them to see what the process for different individuals looked like. As a result, better care is provided as the offered care comes from informed decision making.

 

Medical Diagnosis Software

Medical diagnosis software has been a game changer for multidisciplinary teams. As health professionals are able to record their findings into one system and can see the findings of other specialists it becomes easier to reach a diagnosis for a specific patient.

This software has made a great difference in working collaboratively to help patients. Systems such as these bring about greater collaboration, while simultaneously saving time.

 

Medical Imaging Software

Another great innovation has been the use of imaging and visualisation enabled by software. Think of imaging techniques such as a CT scan or an MRI. This imaging has allowed healthcare professionals to give more accurate diagnosis as they could view internal body systems.

 

Clinical Trial Software

A separate software solution can offer great value to fully manage a clinical study and trial. Separate and highly specialised is Clinical Trial Software. This type of software is used in research settings to manage data, and operations of clinical trials. It brings together all information and help organise it and streamline workflows.

Think of having an overview of research participants, and keeping track of milestones and objectives.

 

Primary Care Management Software

While the above-named systems can be installed across health and at times also social care, there are a number of management tools that are specific to a primary care setting. The different types of software can be quite specific and only relevant in a specific field. The biggest one can be defined as Practice Management Software.

Practice Management Software

A broad term for software that includes the previously mentioned appointment scheduling software. This type of software can deal with anything from setting up appointments, to assigning rooms to inventory checks. There are even systems that allow you to analyse workflow, manage payroll and evaluate costs.

An example of this is Edenbridge’s Apex, which provides GP practices with data insight.

 

Secondary Care Management Software

Hospital management software is designed for administrative function within trusts and other hospital settings. This type of software covers a broad field and can be specific to certain departments.

The result of a good hospital management system is improved patient safety, improved patient care, a better administration, and a more streamlined service. One example is named below.

Medical Equipment Management Software

In particular relevant in a secondary care setting, keeping track of medical equipment is not an easy task. This is made easier via a software system. Managing and reporting on maintenance can be a game changer in offering better patient care.

The list above lists some of the main software systems used in healthcare. This list is certainly not exhaustive as there is a great number of specialist healthcare software.