Healthcare Service Disruption refers to interruptions or disturbances in the normal operations of healthcare services, which can affect the delivery of medical care to patients. This disruption may be caused by various factors including natural disasters, pandemics, system failures, labor strikes, or policy changes. Such interruptions can lead to delays in treatment, reduced accessibility to healthcare services, and overall impacts on patient health and safety. The term emphasizes the fragility of healthcare systems and the challenges they face in maintaining continuous and effective care delivery amidst various external and internal pressures.
A recent worldwide technology outage has created havoc across critical services globally, leading to disruptions in healthcare systems. From canceled medical procedures to a reliance on handwritten records, the impact…