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The abundance of medical information is enormous, and it continues to grow at a rapidly increasing rate.

1. What are potential problems trending this causes?

2. In what ways does medical computing technology and information systems help alleviate such problems?

3. What are some examples?

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This solution of 212 words discusses concepts in medical computing such as potential problems, usage of technology and information systems and some examples. References used are included.

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The abundance is enormous, and it continues to grow at a. 1. What are potential problems of rapidly increasing rate of medical information trending this causes?

Historically, the healthcare industry generates large amounts of data due in part to record keeping, compliance & regulatory ...

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