The Handbook serves as an introduction to informatics for those in the healthcare professions. It is an easy-to-read guide that provides useful information on topics that range from basic computing concepts and electronic communication, data integrity and security, to information system selection and implementation, disaster planning and recovery, telehealth, and Informatics applications for education and research. KEY TOPICS: The authors address general computer information, health care information systems including strategic planning, system implementation and maintenance, network integration, the electronic or computer-based patient record, disaster planning and recovery and specialty applications such as telehealth. MARKET: For nurses and clinicians interested in learning more about informatics.

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