Pediatric Informatics: computer applications in child health

Now is a critical time in pediatric informatics. As information technologies—electronic health records (EHRs), personal health records (PHRs), computerizedphysician order entry (CPOE)—and standards (HL7) are developed to improve thequality of health care, it is imperative for policy makers and pediatricians to be aware of their impact on pediatric care and child health. Informed childadvocates must be at the planning table as national and regional health information networks are developed to insure the unique health care needs of children are being met. Pediatric Informatics: Computer Applications in Child Healthis a current digest of the important trends in pediatric informatics, writtenby leading experts in the field. This book explores how the management of biomedical data, information, and knowledge can optimize and advance child health. Only book on the market dedicated to pediatric informatics Growing field of interest in informatics Editors have top-notch experience in pediatrics and informatics INDICE: From the contents ntroduction: the need for pediatric informatics.Case Study: Hurricane Katrina. The need for pediatric informatics. A brief history of pediatric informatics. The consideration of children as a distinct population. Pediatric specific data. Children with special health needs. Pediatric-specific privacy issues. Improving patient safety/preventing medical errors. Children as a vulnerable populations. Medication processes and information technology. Better diagnosis through diagnostic systems. Technology-enabled equipment (RFID, Smart Pumps, Bar-coding). The electronic health record. RHIOs, registries, and the medical home. Improving health quality. -Guideline design and implementation for pediatric populations.

• ISBN: 978-0-387-76445-0
• Editorial: Springer
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 500
• Fecha Publicación: 01/07/2009
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés