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social science subjects > library and information science > information science > informatics > health informatics
... > social science subjects > health and social care > health care quality, access, and evaluation > health services research > measurement, data sources and coding, and research methods > health informatics

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health informatics  

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  • Health informatics is the science of evaluating, implementing, and utilizing technology to manage all information related to the patient care delivery process at all levels: clinical, financial, technological, and enterprise. It is a multidisciplinary field, drawing from health information and computer science, psychology, sociology, and engineering. [Source: Encyclopedia of Health Services Research; Health Informatics]

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