Component 6; Unit 2: Health Information Systems Overview
Description:
Defines the concept of an information system and its characteristics, describes the different types of information systems, and describe various types of technologies that support health care information systems. Examines the challenges presented by emerging trends in information technology (e.g., mobility, web services, the Internet, Intranet, and wireless computing), social media, and global communications and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of using the Internet as a platform for health care applications.
Objectives:
- Define the concept of an information system and its characteristics
- Describe the different types of information systems
- Describe various types of technologies that support health care information systems
- Examine the challenges presented by emerging trends in information technology, social media, and global communications
- Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using the Internet as a platform for health care applications
Component 6; Unit 2; Lecture 2a comp6_unit2a_lecture_slides
Introduction to Health Information Systems: 1) The concept of information systems; 2) Different types of information systems; 3) Types of technologies that support healthcare
Component 6; Unit 2; Lecture 2b comp6_unit2b_lecture_slides
Emerging Trends in Health Information Technology: 1) Challenges presented by emerging trends; 2) Advantages and disadvantages of using the internet in health care applications
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