Information technology for the health professions

Description

"Clear and comprehensive, it explores the applications of healthcare IT across health professions, including medical administration, telemedicine, public health, radiology, surgery, pharmacy, dentistry, and rehabilitation. Students will learn about rapid technological advances shaping health care delivery, federal laws impacting health care IT, and strategies for protecting patient privacy"--Publisher's web site.;An Introduction to Medical Informatics: Administrative uses of Computers in the Medical Office -- Telemedicine -- Information Technology in Public Health -- Information Technology in Radiology -- Information Technology in Surgery: The Cutting Edge -- Information Technology in Pharmacy -- Information Technology in Dentistry -- Informational Resources: Computer-Assisted Instruction, Expert Systems, Health Information Online -- Information Technology in Rehabilitative Therapies: Computerized Medical Devices, Assistive Technology, and Prosthetic Devices -- Security and Privacy in an Electronic Age.