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Health Care Informatics
註釋Informatics - studying the use of computer hardware, software, systematic languages, and data manipulation to collect and apply information - is united with health care in this new interdisciplinary textbook. It focuses on topics in informatics relevant to all fields of health care, in a textbook format complete with chapter outlines, objectives, key terms, and discussion questions. A unique online supplement complements the book to offer complete, electronic support for both instructors and students. Written by experts in health care informatics, this text provides a comprehensive overview of all the major concepts in informatics, discussing trends and innovative strategies from a contemporary, mainstream perspective.
  • Features a unique, interdisciplinary approach to health care informatics, for a well-rounded foundation in working and communicating with many areas of health care
  • Written by an interdisciplinary team of health care professionals who are experts in their respective disciplines
  • Examines all roles and functions of health care - practice, research, education, and administration - in relation to informatics
  • Significant issues and trends in health care informatics are discussed, such as the new regulations regarding the privacy of medical records and related computer security regulations
  • A supplemental online component for instructors and students provides computer-based access to interactive exercises, PowerPoint slides, test questions, and other learning activities
  • Separate chapters address key topics in informatics, including major theories, clinical decision-making, communication approaches, and distributed education
  • A separate chapter explores the history of health care informatics for a background in why and how informatics has developed
  • Learning Objectives focus the readers' attention on essential information in the chapter
  • A Chapter Outline highlights the main chapter concepts, and a Conclusion summarizes key points
  • Key Terms, listed at the beginning of each chapter and bolded throughout, reinforce important terminology
  • Discussion Questions at the end of each chapter challenge readers' critical thinking skills
  • A Glossary includes definitions for each Key Term, for easy access to definitions of important terms
  • An attractive two-color design emphasizes key features and creates an inviting, accessible text.