Informacione tehnologije u medicini 21. veka

Abstract

We are witnessing a lot of unimaginable achievements in information and nanotechnology, and their application in modern medicine which can be considered a revolution in medicine. "Is it radical transformation through innovation?", as asked Jozef Schumpeter, and how does conventional medicine respond to these challenges? How did it begin, and how long did information technology arrive? With this paper we tried to give at least a partial answer. So far a doctor, we can conditionally say, was the only bearer of medical knowledge - medical information, in his hands was a "general database" (professional literature), as well as a database of personal, medical data (medical card of the patient). However, now the situation is completely different. Digitization of medicine and networking, and absolute availability of knowledge, as well as electronic records, represent the systematic storage of a large number of medical findings, quick and targeted search and usability of information about a particular person, and immense help to the doctor. The introduction of algorithms enables the lightning processing of incoming information. However, "knowledge from a computer" can be a danger to the availability of information to lay people, which makes it necessary to verify the validity of the information source. The new concept of "transferring and disseminating knowledge from a computer" aims to transfer responsibility for personal health. In the development of nano technology, two critical moments are: decryption of DNA (genome analysis, to details reveals the "biology" of a person) and micro-sensors and wireless transmission technologies that are integrated into an innovative mobile phone (smartphone) that allows monitoring of a number of vital parameters. Miniature ultrasound devices and powerful micro-analyzers, in smartphones and virtual browsing are a reality. Does the doctor lose the ground under his feet? What is the general attitude of patients towards innovation? The answers to these questions are very different, and we tried to present them with the track of the facts pro et contra. With the conclusion about the undeniable contribution and benefits of innovative technologies in medicine, there are many open questions. We wanted to mention and discuss some of the dilemmas related to information technology and nano technology.