Information technology for the health professions /
Burke, Lillian.
Weill, Barbara.
Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Pearson Prentice Hall,
c2005.
"Information Technology for the Health Professions Second Edition provides a general review of the history, uses, and potential for information technology (IT) across a broad spectrum of health professions. The book discusses how IT is transforming every aspect of health care - from administrative applications, to clinical systems involved in direct patient care."--BOOK JACKET.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction to information technology--hardware, software, and telecommunications -- Security and privacy in an electronic age -- An introduction to medical informatics and the administrative applications of computers -- Telemedicine -- Information technology in radiology -- Information technology in dentistry -- Information technology in surgery -- Information technology in pharmacy -- Computerized medical devices, assistive technology, and prosthetic devices -- Informational resources: computer-assisted instruction, expert systems, and health information online -- Conclusion and future directions.
"Information Technology for the Health Professions Second Edition provides a general review of the history, uses, and potential for information technology (IT) across a broad spectrum of health professions. The book discusses how IT is transforming every aspect of health care - from administrative applications, to clinical systems involved in direct patient care."--BOOK JACKET.
Medical informatics.
Information technology for the health professions.