CPE7603 - Contemporary issues in health informatics

Leader(s): Ms Janette Agg

Offered

Clayton First semester 2009 (Off-campus)

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