Information Retrieval: A Health and Biomedical Perspective (Health Informatics)

Book Details

• Publisher: Springer

• Author: William Hersh

• Language: English

• Edition: 3rd Edition, 2009

• ISBN: 9780387787022

• Pages: 486

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.0 x 1.0 inches

About the Book

Health Informatics: Practical Guide for Healthcare and Information Technology Professionals by William Hersh is a comprehensive resource for healthcare professionals leading the transformation of healthcare by leveraging information and knowledge to enhance patient care quality. As part of the Health Informatics series, this book focuses on the role of information technology in modern healthcare delivery systems.

Originally launched in 1988 as Computers in Health Care and later renamed Health Informatics in 1998, the series addresses the ever-evolving field of health informatics. The book delves into the integration of electronic health records, networked healthcare systems, and computer-based patient records, exploring the ways information and technology contribute to the advancement of healthcare delivery worldwide.

This edition is particularly relevant for professionals working across disciplines such as nursing, medicine, and health administration, offering insights into interdisciplinary issues like the organizational, behavioral, and societal changes brought about by the diffusion of information technology in healthcare environments.

With 27 black-and-white illustrations and 33 color illustrations, this book is an essential guide for anyone involved in the healthcare IT field, from healthcare providers to those managing information systems. It emphasizes the importance of both "peopleware" and technology in driving improvements in healthcare systems and patient care.