Information Technology in Health-Care Systems and Primary Health Care

BACKGROUND: Health information technology (HIT) is being increasingly necessary to manage the ever-increasing amount of data generate by health system in general, including primary care (PHC). AIM: This study aimed provide an overview HIT currently use systems and PHC as well highlight advantages disadvantages options. METHODS: a narrative literature review papers, documents, websites that address discuss for systems. The analysis retrieved materials provided importance system, various options available, future trends. Strengths weaknesses have been highlighted well. RESULTS: used sector, indispensable tool handle extraordinary generated but also instrument improve quality through reduction medical errors care-associated costs, improvement patient follow-up monitoring, informs guides clinical decision-making. A large variety telehealth, telemedicine, mobile health, electronic records, personal prescriptions (e-prescriptions), wearables, metadata, even artificial intelligence. Each option has its own disadvantages. could benefit from implementation CONCLUSIONS: decision which option(s) employ will depend on many factors, process needs small steps, strong political will, cooperation, coordination between all stakeholders.