"INTERNETName:Institution of Affiliation:Write a report on internet application areas and internet medicine in Australia1.0 INTERNET APPLICATION AREAS2.0 INTRODUCTIONThe internet is a global interconnection of computer networks together with informationresources on it and their users. The major reasons why people connect to the internet are to shareresources, Sharing hardware devices and Accessing data. Currently almost all sectors of theeconomy are connected to the internet. This means that no section of the global community iscurrently operating in isolation as globalization achieved through internet has penetrated almostall areas of our society. The internet is currently being used in various areas ranging from research to entertainmentmilitary to religion ,all gearing up to make use of opportunities availed by the internet.3.0 APPLICATION AREASThe internet is currently being used by different areas of the society. This includes:3.1 EducationE-learning and virtual or distributed classrooms have enabled the teaching industry to have aglobal reach to students.Educational research: Universities are making use of the internet to promote their journals,abstracts and publications3.2 Security 3.2.1 Intelligence agencies. Intelligent agencies of the government like the central intelligence agency (CIA) andNSIAuse the internet to gather intelligence on online crimes like cyber-attacks, terroristactivities etc.3.2.2 DefenseThe armed forces use internet and satellite based systems to launch and guide missiles,launch rockets ,operate missile defense systems like S500(Russian) and to operateunmanned jet fighters and space crafts.3.2.3 Security companies like RFSLThis companies use online operated devices to monitor security of their clients.3.3 CommunicatingCommunicating on the Internet includes e-mail, discussion groups (newsgroups), and chatgroups.You can use e-mail to send or receive messages to people around the world.You can join discussion groups or chat groups on various topics.3.4 Shopping (e-commerce)Shopping on the Internet is called e-commerce,You can window shop at cyber malls called web storefronts You can purchase goods using cheque, credit cards or electronic cash called electronicpayment.3.5 ResearchYou can do research on the Internet by visiting virtual libraries and browse through stacks ofbooks.You can read selected items at the virtual libraries and even check out books.3.6 EntertainmentThere are many entertainment sites on the Internet such as live concerts, movie previews andbook clubs.You can also participate in interactive live games on the Internet.3.7 BankingThe banking sector has incorporated internet based electronic services in its operations Thisinclude online banking ,automated teller machines, credit analysis of clients records, homebanking and online based customer relations services.3.8 Reservation systems Guest booking, accommodation and bill accounting using internet connected computers havemade the process more efficient. Airline computer reservation have enhanced and streamlined airtravel worldwide. All players in the industry have opted for online reservation systems. 4.0 INTERNET MEDICINE IN AFRICAComputers have an important role in growth and improvement of healthcare that the use of computershas become a medical specialty in itself.Computers are used in areas such as maintenance of patient records, medical in insurance systems,medical diagnosis and patient monitoring. This has greatly improved healthcare in Africa.4.1 Hospital administration (management).The incorporation of information technology in hospitals across Africa has made it easier forthem to be managed and also to handle many patients. Hospital administration can now contactmedical practitioners faster, for consultations on how to manage patients. Hospital intranets(networks) have made it easy to monitor employees, monitor drug movements and hold meetingsthrough teleconference facilities etc.4.2 Medical EducationHealth sciences education in Africa has improved greatly in the past two decades thanks to theinternet. Currently modern medical education e-books are currently available in the internetwhich medical student’s access. Medical distance learning has been made possible by theinternet. It is now possible for Africans to take medical related courses over the internet while inAfrica form universities overseas. 4.3 Medical Insurance SystemsPatients in Africa can now seek medical services in large hospitals easily as a result of onlinemedical insurance service. Major insurance companies like Jubilee though their services haveensured that their customers receive medical services fast as needed.4.4 Medical DiagnosisThe availability of online medical e-books and reference materials has hastened process ofprognosis of patient’s conditions. Medical samples can be sent abroad for pathological diagnosisand the results sent back through internet based services like the email.4.5 Tele-consultations. It is now possible in Africa. Doctors can consult their colleagues in other continents concerningspecial conditions and this help in making correct diagnosis and eventual treatment of parasites.4.6 SurgeryComplex can be done in African thanks to the internet revolution. The performance of surgeriesby consultants in other continents on patients on theater sin Africa over the internet, so calledtele-surgeries this has occurred with some success in some South African hospitals.4.7 Medical RecordsMany hospitals in Africa have now electronified their patient’s records. This has made it easy forthem to be accessed online by medical practitioners using specified codes, passwords and security encryptions. This means that the patients can easily seek medical services in anyhospital within the boundary of a given nation. 5.0 CONCLUSIONAs a conclusion, it is apparent that the internet revolution has made the life of human beings muchbetter. Almost all sections of our society make use of the internet. The internet has found applications inthe field of medicine. It has improved the African health system.6.0 BIBLIOGRAPHY6.1 Eardley, A; Marshall, D V & Ritchie, R L: Management Information Systems, ACCA6.2 French, C. 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