Benefits and drawbacks - ICT

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Kulsum Patel                                  AO2c                            ICT Coursework

Choosing & Describing HW & SW (for Chosen & Alternatives HW & SW)

Benefits and Drawbacks for people who use the system.

There are several benefits and drawbacks for people who use the system. Firstly I will mention the benefits.

Benefits For People Who Use The System:-

  • The system is easy to use and manage.
  • It is user-friendly.
  • It is not time-consuming.
  • It is more efficient and beneficial for the user (e.g. receptionist, administrator, medical nurse, doctor etc.)

Drawbacks For People Who Use The System:-

  • Staff needs to be trained on how to use the system, however this costs a lot of money.
  • Viruses and hackers could destroy valuable patient details and records.
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CHANGES IN WORK PRACTICES AND HOW MY SYSTEM WILL COPE:-

  • There is less filing now so not many filing cabinets are needed. Computers will be used instead.
  • All patient details, records and appointments are stored on the computer, they are not hand-written.
  • Less working hours because the computer system is more time-efficient.
  • Less money given to workers because they have worked less hours.
  • Stock checks
  • Stock Ordering
  • Writing letters
  • Sending Letters
  • Writing Messages
  • Sending Messages
  • Reading Messages
  • Advertising
  • Creating adverts and posters
  • Accounting and book-keeping
  • Storing staff details.
  • Medical Operations.

REQUIREMENTS NEEDED FOR TRAINING STAFF:-

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