Which is the fast growing computer based communication media all over the world?

AIIMS Raipur NO- 2019 (shift 3rd)

Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer)

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Appeared in: AIIMS Raipur NO- 2019 (shift 3rd)

Explanation

Email is a method of exchanging digital messages between people using electronic devices.
It operates over the internet, which is explicitly identified as a fast-growing, computer-based communication system enabling instant global contact.
Unlike broadcast media, email facilitates two-way communication between individuals or groups.
Its speed, efficiency, and global reach led to its rapid adoption worldwide for personal, educational, and professional communication.

Option B: Television is a one-way mass communication medium for broadcasting content to a wide audience. It is not an interpersonal, computer-based communication tool.
Option C: The word 'Computerised' is an adjective describing a process that has been adapted for computer use. It is not a noun representing a specific type of communication medium.
Option D: Radio is a one-way audio broadcast medium. While it reaches a broad audience, it is not a computer-based platform for two-way communication.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Computer-Based Communication Media as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
In the healthcare setting, email is a vital tool for professional communication among colleagues, for administrative tasks, scheduling, and disseminating educational materials.
Nurses must adhere to strict institutional policies regarding email use to protect patient privacy and ensure HIPAA (or equivalent national standard) compliance. Confidential patient information should never be sent over standard, unencrypted email.
What if? If a nurse needs to communicate an urgent and critical change in a patient's condition to a physician, email is not the appropriate tool due to potential delays in response. The correct action would be a direct phone call or using the hospital's secure, instant messaging system for critical alerts.

How to Approach the Question

First, analyze the key phrases in the question: 'fast growing', 'computer based', and 'communication media'.
Evaluate each option against these three criteria.
Recognize that 'Television' and 'Radio' are primarily one-way broadcast media, not computer-based systems for interpersonal communication.
Identify that 'Computerised' is an adjective describing a characteristic, not a communication medium itself. This makes it a logically incorrect option.
Conclude that 'Email' is the only option that is a specific communication medium and is fundamentally computer-based, known for its rapid growth with the internet.

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