| Description |
xvii, 238 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Ch. 1. Introduction to information technology - hardware, software, and telecommunications -- Ch. 2. Security and privacy in an electronic age -- Ch. 3. An introduction to medical informatics and the administrative applications of computers -- Ch. 4. Telemedicine -- Ch. 5. Information technology in radiology -- Ch. 6. Information technology in dentistry -- Ch. 7. Information technology in surgery -- Ch. 8. Information technology in pharmacy -- Ch. 9. Computerized medical devices, assistive technology, and prosthetic devices -- Ch. 10. Informational resources : computer-assisted instruction, expert systems, and health information online -- Ch. 11. Conclusion and future directions |
| Summary |
"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 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Medical informatics.
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Medical Informatics.
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Information Systems.
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| Author |
Weill, Barbara.
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| LC no. |
2004014880 |
| ISBN |
0131175920 (paperback) |
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