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Students should be familiar with the role of computers in healthcare, including the features and applications of medical information systems, patient records, pharmacy records, and the use of 3D printing for creating prosthetics, tissue engineering, artificial blood vessels, and personalized medications.

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Cambridge IGCSE Information and Communication TechnologyICT applications

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Students should be familiar with the role of computers in healthcare, including the features and applications of medical information systems, patient records, pharmacy records, and the use of 3D printing for creating prosthetics, tissue engineering, artificial blood vessels, and personalized medications

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  • You need to be able to students should be familiar with the role of computers in healthcare, including the features and applications of medical information systems, patient records, pharmacy records, and the use of 3D printing for creating prosthetics, tissue engineering, artificial blood vessels, and personalized medications.
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Medical Information Systems and 3D Printing in Healthcare

Medical information systems store patient and pharmacy records digitally. 3D printing is used to create prosthetics, engineer tissues, produce artificial blood vessels, and develop personalized medications.

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    Describe two ways computers are used to manage healthcare information.

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