Health Care Informatics: An Interdisciplinary Approach (Book + Web Course) by Sheila P. Englebardt PhD RN CAN

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 Read more