Electronic Readiness of Saudi Health Organizations

In this chapter, the author uses a questionnaire as an instrument s to evaluate the use of Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) in Saudi health organizations. Information and Communication Technology has become an important tool for improving the efficiency of health organizations. E-Health applications are increasingly being drawn into evaluating the Internet as a useful source of information on health by end-users. This chapter is an attempt to explore E-Health applications and related implementations issues in developing countries, and in particular Saudi Arabia.