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health informatics for medical librarians
written specifically for information professionals this text helps you grasp the fundamentals of a rapidly emerging field and describes how medical libraries can be essential players in the health informatics revolution . the book includes discussion of the history role and infrastructure of medical informatics as well as its impact on access to medical information and the culture and quality of medical care . from data and information processing to database management telecommunications and networks computer aided instruction and special technologies like wearable computers youll find thorough information on medical knowledge and the use of information technology tools in the health sciences . all major arenas including nursing pharmaceutical dental public health hospital and veterinary informatics are considered in detail . a must have for every medical or health library and information center this is also an ideal text for undergraduate or graduate level courses in biomedical information management .
hardcover neal schuman pub 2008 isbn13 9781555706272 isbn10 1555706274
book type nf isbn 13 9781555706272 number of pages 288 publisher amer library assn release date 62135769600000