Clinical Information Systems in Critical Care
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Specialties, Critical Care, Anesthesiology
| Author: | Julie Bracken, Dr Cecily Morrison, Dr Matthew R. Jones | ISBN: | 9781107501508 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press | Publication: | October 10, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Cambridge University Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Julie Bracken, Dr Cecily Morrison, Dr Matthew R. Jones |
| ISBN: | 9781107501508 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
| Publication: | October 10, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Cambridge University Press |
| Language: | English |
The complex IT requirements of a critical care unit have led to the development of numerous information systems. In this concise handbook, the authors share their experience and research findings on how to unleash the power of the technology and overcome potential problems. Clinical Information Systems in Critical Care explains the key aspects of the information systems currently available, covering topics such as how to select the best system to match the requirements of a critical care unit, the issues surrounding data maintenance, patient confidentiality and the concept of the paperless patient record. It discusses both the benefits that may justify investment in the technology and hurdles that may arise, and offers advice for avoiding common problems. Clinical Information Systems in Critical Care is essential reading for all clinicians and health managers involved in developing, implementing, maintaining and using clinical information systems.
The complex IT requirements of a critical care unit have led to the development of numerous information systems. In this concise handbook, the authors share their experience and research findings on how to unleash the power of the technology and overcome potential problems. Clinical Information Systems in Critical Care explains the key aspects of the information systems currently available, covering topics such as how to select the best system to match the requirements of a critical care unit, the issues surrounding data maintenance, patient confidentiality and the concept of the paperless patient record. It discusses both the benefits that may justify investment in the technology and hurdles that may arise, and offers advice for avoiding common problems. Clinical Information Systems in Critical Care is essential reading for all clinicians and health managers involved in developing, implementing, maintaining and using clinical information systems.
