Description
Book SynopsisThe first resource of its kind,
Introduction to Health Informatics examined the effects of health informatics on healthcare practitioners, patients, and policies from a distinctly Canadian perspective. This second edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect current trends and innovations in health informatics, and includes new figures, charts, tables, and web links.
In this text, author Christo El Morr presents the subject of health informatics in an accessible, concise way, breaking the topic down into 12 chapters divided into 3 sections. Each chapter includes objectives, key terms, which are defined in a full glossary at the end of the text, and a "Test Your Understanding" section for student review. The second edition also features 15% brand new content, with a full chapter on analytics, machine learning, and AI for health, as well as information on virtual care, mHealth apps, COVID-19 responses, adoption of EHR across provinces, clinical informatics, and precisions medicine.
Packed with pedagogical features and updated instructor supplements, this text is a vital resource for students, instructors, and practitioners in health informatics, health management, and health policy.
Trade ReviewA great introduction for students to health informatics in Canada! The text provides an excellent overview of the key concepts, health information technologies, and future directions of health informatics research, applications, and professionalism with a Canadian focus." - Elizabeth Borycki, RN, PHD, Professor, School Of Health Information Science, University of Victoria
"A great introduction for students to health informatics in Canada! The text provides an excellent overview of the key concepts, health information technologies, and future directions of health informatics research, applications, and professionalism with a Canadian focus." - Elizabeth Borycki, RN, PhD, Professor, School of Health Information Science, University of Victoria
"This first of its kind health informatics textbook provides a unique and very interactive introduction to the key concepts within the field of health informatics in Canada. The guiding framework adopted provides students with a rich and practical foundation of the topic paired with the associated technical aspects specific to healthcare. Students will gain valuable knowledge about the significance of data, how it is generated and used to create personal health records and electronic health records, the different types of systems used in Canada, and the several telemedicine applications available across the country. Highlighting both the current and future trends and challenges, this textbook enables students to be successful leaders in the field of health informatics." - Pria Nippak, PhD, Associate Professor, School of Health Services Management, Ryerson University
Table of Contents
- Acknowledgements
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Preface
SECTION I: BUILDING BLOCKS
- Chapter 1: Introduction to Health Informatics
- Chapter 2: Computers and Networks and Databases
- Chapter 3: Information System Analysis and Design
- Chapter 4: The Human Factor: Usability and User Experience
SECTION II: HEALTH INFORMATICS SYSTEMS
- Chapter 5: Information Systems in Hospitals
- Chapter 6: Virtual Care
- Chapter 7: Consumer Health Informatics
- Chapter 8: Public Health Informatics
- Chapter 9: Electronic Health Records
- Chapter 10: Analytics, Machine Learning, and AI for Health
SECTION III: CHALLENGES AND EMERGING TRENDS
- Chapter 11: Privacy, Confidentiality, and Security
- Chapter 12: Emerging Trends in Health Informatics
- Glossary
- Index
