On 5/06/2015 2:25 PM, James Collins wrote: > I used to be a Systems Programmer/Analyst at Sperry/Univac.
I got to know Exec8 quite well. Another now useless skill. > Then I pick up my Tablet device and look for a Digital Movie to watch while > I engage in the International pool of information and create cooperative > systems using computer arrays that make the old Univac look like an > Abacus... Future's not so bad sometimes :) Technology can be good and very useful. Unfortunately, it's not all good. People use the technology without understanding the consequences - think inappropriate selfies, give-away of personal information, assuming that because it's on the internet it must be true and the real big one - data in a computer is correct. This last one is rather important when it comes to health data and eHealth records. The PCEHR is built upon the assumption that its data is accurate. If a health professional makes an error of judgement based upon data in the PCEHR, it could kill. The government has said that it is not responsible for the accuracy of the data and that the patient owns the data. Do they make this clear in their promotional material? Not that I've seen. Would it help if all Australian's were well versed in "coding"? It is likely that everyone associated with the PCEHR, including the "coders", are experts in the technology. Do they understand the wider ramifications and consequences of their narrow, technology oriented thinking? My money is on "No". -- Regards brd Bernard Robertson-Dunn Sydney Australia email: [email protected] web: www.drbrd.com web: www.problemsfirst.com Blog: www.problemsfirst.com/blog _______________________________________________ Link mailing list [email protected] http://mailman.anu.edu.au/mailman/listinfo/link
