Knowledge-Based Technologies in Medical Management: Trends and Challenges in the 21st Century

Abstract

In looking at the future of knowledge-based technologies, we will have to acknowledge that the widespread changes that are presently occurring will escalate as we move into the future. These changes will be enormous in scale, global in scope and will extend across all sectors. In advance of knowledge based technologies will contribute towards Vision 2020, is "to develop a nation of healthy individuals, families and communities through a health system that is equitable, affordable, efficient, technologically appropriate, environmentally adaptable and consumer friendly, with emphasis on quality, innovation, health prevention and respect for human dignity and promotes individual responsibility and community participation towards an enhanced quality of life." This paper highlights the possible application of knowledge based technologies technique in medical management perspective.   In addition, the trend and its challenges in the 21^st Century are also discussed.