What is one of the major technological contributors to changes in self-management by healthcare consumers?
1. The introduction of cell phones
2. Change in elementary education
3. Computers and information technology
4. Better transportation
Correct Answer: 3
Computers and information technology are some of the major technological contributors to changes in self-management by health care consumers. The Internet and health-related portals bring information technology to the public as never before, and telehealth and remote telemetry are changing the way health care is delivered. Cell phones increased communication between people but did not impact the healthcare field as computers and related technology have. Elementary education and better transportation have not been indicated as contributors to changes in the ability of consumers to manage their healthcare.
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