Chapter 1 offers an overview of the basic computer technology. Each succeeding chapter, describes the problems in medicine, followed by a review in chronological sequence of why and how computers were applied to try to meet these problems. Only the technical aspects of computer hardware, software, and communications are discussed as they are necessary to explain how the technology was applied. This approach generally led to defining the objectives for applications of medical informatics. At the end of each chapter, the author summarizes his personal views and interpretations of the chapter...
Chapter 1 offers an overview of the basic computer technology. Each succeeding chapter, describes the problems in medicine, followed by a review in ch...
Provides an in-depth review of the history of the development, use and continued importance of medical informatics to the professional involved. From hospital administrators to clinicians running their own practice, this book will reflect the story of health informatics to date and provide answers as to the whys and whens of the discipline
Provides an in-depth review of the history of the development, use and continued importance of medical informatics to the professional involved. From ...
