Integration of technology into clinical practice

Abstract

It is an exciting time in clinical microbiology. New advances in technology are revolutionizing every aspect of the microbiology laboratory, from processing of specimens to bacterial identification; as a result, the microbiology laboratory is rapidly changing. With this change comes the challenge of selecting and implementing the technology that is most appropriate for each laboratory and clinical setting. This review focuses on issues surrounding implementation of new technology such that the improvements to clinical care are maximized.

Keywords: Clinical outcome(s); Decision support; Electronic medical record; Immunocompromised; MALDI-TOF MS; Polymerase chain reaction; Respiratory virus panel; Walk away PCR.