CPE7603

Contemporary issues in health information (6 points)

(MED)

Leader: Ms Wendy McPhee

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2003 (OCL)
Clayton Second semester 2003 (OCL)
Clayton First semester 2004 (OCL)
Clayton Second semester 2004 (OCL)

Synopsis: How healthcare practitioners need to interact with current information. The role of electronic patient summaries, direct order entry with interactive decision support and analysis of resource utilisation and outcomes to identify best practice. The role of the Internet and its associated technologies as they affect health care options. Evaluation methodologies for health informatics.

Assessment: Critical review/evaluation project: 60% + Written assignment: 40%

Contact Hours: 4 hours per week

Prerequisites: CPE7601