Biomedical Informatics: Computer Applications in Health Care and Biomedicine (Health Informatics) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0387289860 ISBN 13: 9780387289861

Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York Inc., 2012

Synopsis

Biomedical Informatics This book focuses on the role of computers in the provision of medical services. It fills the need for a high quality text in computers and medicine, and meets the demand by practitioners, researchers, and students for a comprehensive introduction to key topics. Full description

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Review

From the reviews of the third edition:

"The third edition, renamed Biomedical Informatics in recognition of the converging course of clinical systems with systems that support molecular biology and genetics ... shows substantial growth in both pages and breadth of coverage relative to earlier editions. ... overall the book is commendably readable ... . In addition to its primary audience of students ... the text’s accumulated wisdom and lessons learned can help educate any health professional responsible for selecting information systems to be acquired and used in office and institutional settings." (Daniel Masys, JAMA, Vol. 296 (21), December, 2006)

"An introduction to an important area in biomedical informatics with suggested additional reading and highlighted concepts. The book is intended to be used in formal courses by health professions students and by biomedical computing students. In addition, it is designed to serve as a reference for established practitioners, conveying concepts in biomedical informatics while providing illustrative examples. ... is an essential contribution to enhancing education in biomedical informatics. The update is timely and relevant and it compares especially favorably in breadth as an introductory text." (David M. Liebovitz, Doody’s Review Service, July, 2008)

Synopsis

The practice of modern medicine requires sophisticated information technologies with which to manage patient information, plan diagnostic procedures, interpret laboratory results, and conduct research. This book, inspired by a Stanford University training program developed to introduce health professionals to computer applications in modern medical care, fills the need for a high quality text in computers and medicine, and meets the growing demand by practitioners, researchers, and students for a comprehensive introduction to key topics in the field. The work is designed for a broad audience interested in the intersection of computer science and medicine. Completely revised and expanded, the Third Edition (previously titled "Medical Informatics") includes several new chapters filled with brand new material.This book will provide both a conceptual framework and a practical approach for the implementation and management of IT used to improve the delivery of health care. Designed for use by professors and students of medical informatics and for practicing professionals, this book will focus on the role of computers in the provision of medical services.

"Biomedial Informatics, Third Edition", provides the conceptual base needed to comprehend and utilize medical informatics through easy to understand examples that demonstrate how computers assist in the delivery of health care. This text also includes pointers to additional literature, chapter summaries, and concise definition of recurring terms for self-study or classroom use.

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0387289860
• ISBN 13: 9780387289861
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 1064
• Editor: Shortliffe Edward H., Cimino James J.