Patient education is an effective tool in supporting compliance and treatment for a diagnosis. It is important to consider effective ways to educate patients and their families about a diagnosis—such as coaching, brochures, or videos—and to recognize that the efficacy of any materials may differ based on the needs and learning preferences of a particular […]

The systems development life cycle (SDLC) is the traditional approach used by organizations to plan large IT projects, such as IT infrastructure. The SDLC is a structured framework that consists of sequential processes by which information systems are developed. Whether companies use a structured method, such as the traditional waterfall approach, or more agile methods, […]

As noted in the introduction to this week, we are going to explore current topics in the field of information technology. There are many areas in the field, and it continues to grow. In the news there are always articles about individuals and organizations getting hacked or their data stolen. There are just as many […]

In the Western academic world, the presumption is that you do, in some sense, own your words and thoughts; at the very least, you have privileges pertaining to them. The main privilege is to be credited, or cited, for your effort and scholarship. These notions of authorship and ownership, however, are based on cultural expectations. […]

As technology grows and becomes more sophisticated, you—as an IT professional—are presented with new ethical, legal, and social concerns. Everyone involved with technology must understand these concerns. Professional responsibility is an all-encompassing domain that covers everything you do as a professional. Consider all of what your professional responsibility might encompass and to whom you have […]