In almost all Western countries, concerted efforts are undertaken to
stimulate the use of information and communication technology in healthcare.
Yet the number of success stories are few. This textbook introduces readers to
the challenges, the lessons learned and the new insights of health information
management at the start of the 21st century.In almost all Western countries, concerted efforts are made to stimulate
the use of information and communication technology (ICT) in health care. Yet
the number of success stories are few and the frustrations many. Health
Information Management is a new textbook that introduces readers to the
challenges, the lessons learned and the new insights of health information
management at the start of the twenty-first century. With a strong
international orientation and a critical eye on many traditional information
management views the book illustrates key developments by drawing on many
examples from different countries. This comparative approach provides readers
with a comprehensive and well-balanced perspective to this core management
topic in the health care field. It highlights how seemingly 'technical'
management decisions affect both clinicians and patients, and how the
unpredictable nature of technology development in complex organizational
organizations may be handled.; Featuring case studies and an overall practitioner's perspective, this is
an accessible textbook that combines theoretical backgrounds and starting
points with practice-oriented guidelines and advice on the best methods for
bringing these ideas to the challenges of everyday health care management.
Topics covered include: * Patient Care Information Systems * Integrating
Quality Improvement * Information Strategy * Implementing Information Systems
An original and refreshing textbook on this core health care topic, this is
essential reading for students of health care management and health care
practitioners alike.
