MHI2001H

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This course is designed to provide an introduction of basic concepts and recurrent themes in Health Informatics (HI)- an emergent discipline that deals with the collection, storage, retrieval communication and use of health-related data, information and knowledge. During the course we will explore a number of topics central to understanding of the field including the motivation for HI; Biomedical data, information and knowledge; technological support for decision making (including predictive analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence); the main types of information systems in health care and their design; and organizational and societal issues.

Students who participate in this class will get exposure to recurrent themes and IT applications in Health Informatics. Students should be able to:

• Understand the scope and breadth of Health Informatics.

• Understand how information and communication technology can be used to capture, store, analyze, and disseminate health and clinical information in order to improve quality, safety and efficiency.

• Understand how technology may be used to support decision-making processes in health care.

• Apply theoretical concepts from social and information sciences in the design, implementation and evaluation of health informatics initiatives.

• Discuss societal, organizational and ethical issues that surround the application of technology in health care settings.

• Be able to analyze health informatics initiatives and discuss their strengths and weaknesses.