Healthcare informatics brings together healthcare-generated information with technology for the purpose of improving quality of care in a cost-effective manner. Written by industry experts, Introduction to Healthcare Informatics provides a comprehensive introduction to key concepts related to healthcare informatics. Each chapter explores the different aspects of healthcare informatics, including definitions and theories, technological foundations, databases and information management, legal issues, and consumer informatics. The book concludes with an exploration of the future of healthcare informatics. An instructor manual is available including PowerPoint notes for lectures, case studies and discussion questions, as well as syllabi for bachelor's and master's level classes. Key Features: Definitions and methods of the informatics field are explained in detail, as well as associated functions In-depth analysis of data types, standards, data quality, and the interpretation and display of information Healthcare legal issues are explored, such as HIPAA and the legal electronic health record
Healthcare informatics brings together healthcare-generated information with technology for the purpose of improving quality of care in a cost-effective manner. Written by industry experts, Introduction to Healthcare Informatics provides a comprehensive introduction to key concepts related to healthcare informatics. Each chapter explores the different aspects of healthcare informatics, including definitions and theories, technological foundations, databases and information management, legal issues, and consumer informatics. The book concludes with an exploration of the future of healthcare informatics. An instructor manual is available including PowerPoint notes for lectures, case studies and discussion questions, as well as syllabi for bachelor's and master's level classes. Key Features: Definitions and methods of the informatics field are explained in detail, as well as associated functions In-depth analysis of data types, standards, data quality, and the interpretation and display of information Healthcare legal issues are explored, such as HIPAA and the legal electronic health record
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