COMPUTER AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES IN MEDICINE

This article provides a detailed examination of the role and significance of information technologies in modern medicine. The active introduction of digital solutions into the healthcare system is currently transforming approaches to diagnosis, treatment, disease prevention, and healthcare management. It is noted that electronic medical records, telemedicine services, mobile platforms, diagnostic systems based on artificial intelligence, as well as Big Data analysis technologies, optimize the work of specialists, improve the quality of medical care, and enhance the overall efficiency of healthcare systems. The article also presents the results of an analysis of reforms, state programs, and innovative initiatives aimed at the digital transformation of healthcare in the Republic of Uzbekistan. The use of IT tools in medicine not only ensures more efficient interaction between doctor and patient, but also expands the possibilities of remote consultation. Telemedicine is especially important in organizing highly qualified medical care for the population of rural areas. Particular attention is paid to issues of information security in the medical field, the protection of electronic information resources, and the confidentiality of personal data. The use of modern software increases the efficiency of rapid collection, storage, and analytical processing of information on patients’ health status. This serves as an important condition for disease prevention, epidemiological control, and strategic decision-making in the healthcare system. In conclusion, the article emphasizes the steadily growing importance of information technologies in medicine: they act not only as a means of improving the efficiency of diagnostic and treatment processes, but also as a strategic tool for modernizing the entire healthcare system. The results of the study indicate that the wider application of digital technologies in medical practice will, in the long term, contribute to improving the quality of life and increasing life expectancy of the population.