Biomedical Informatics - Computer Applications in Health Care and Biomedicine

Edward H.Shortliffe

ISBN 10: 8184890214 / ISBN 13: 9788184890211

Published by Springer, 2008

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Through more than a decade of evolution in the field of biomedical informatics, the first and second editions of Biomedical Informatics: Computer Applications in Health Care and Biomedicine have been leading resources for informatics students, researchers and practitioners. This Third Editions (renamed Biomedical Informatics to reflect wider breadth of the field), heavily updated and revised to include the most current thought in the biomedical informatics field, continues the tradition of unparalleled excellence. The field of biomedical informatics sits at the crossroads of computer science, decision science, information science, cognitive science and biomedicine. Biomedical Informatics, Third Edition, brings together leaders from many of these areas in one comprehensive text designed to both introduce an explore topics fundamental to the discipline. Each chapter has been drawn from expert knowledge and tested in biomedical informatics courses across the country, together creating an effective textbook for students as well as a useful reference for professionals. The practice of modern medicine and biomedical research is growing increasingly dependent upon information technology to fill a wide range of needs, from interpreting laboratory results to managing patient information. Biomedical informatics, Third Edition, provides the conceptual framework and practical know-how to navigate this integral discipline.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Biomedical Informatics - Computer Applications in Health Care and Biomedicine
• Publisher: Springer
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 8184890214
• ISBN 13: 9788184890211
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: As New

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Synopsis

This 5th edition of this essential textbook continues to meet the growing demand of practitioners, researchers, educators, and students for a comprehensive introduction to key topics in biomedical informatics and the underlying scientific issues that sit at the intersection of biomedical science, patient care, public health and information technology (IT). Emphasizing the conceptual basis of the field rather than technical details, it provides the tools for study required for readers to comprehend, assess, and utilize biomedical informatics and health IT. It focuses on practical examples, a guide to additional literature, chapter summaries and a comprehensive glossary with concise definitions of recurring terms for self-study or classroom use. Biomedical Computer Applications in Health Care and Biomedicine reflects the remarkable changes in both computing and health care that continue to occur and the exploding interest in the role that IT must play in care coordination and the melding of genomics with innovations in clinical practice and treatment. New and heavily revised chapters have been introduced on human-computer interaction, mHealth, personal health informatics and precision medicine, while the structure of the other chapters has undergone extensive revisions to reflect the developments in the area. The organization and philosophy remain unchanged, focusing on the science of information and knowledge management, and the role of computers and communications in modern biomedical research, health and health care.