Book Description
University of Maryland, Baltimore.Second edition of a practical reference on the applications of healthcare management systems, planning and managing the move to a system, and developing and purchasing expertise. Previous edition 1991. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

describes current and future systems
The book is not primarily meant for an IT person. Rather, its chapters are pitched at various types of administrators and managers within a hospital (or related organisation) that need to understand what is available in terms of information management. So the chapters are written in the context of those backgrounds.

Having said this, an IT manager for a hospital, or for an IT firm that wants to develop systems for hospitals, can read this book profitably. It describes current systems and desirable properties of future systems in ways that customers can appreciate. For you, it is vital to understand these viewpoints if you intend to develop, maintain or sell management systems to them.

Student oriented - very basic and theoretical
The book seems to be oriented towards students learning about information systems in the healthcare context and is quite elementary in the topics covered.I didn't learn very much and preferred "InformationTechnology for Integrated Health Systems" (an Errnst and Young book)edited by Kerry Kinsinger and Sandra Borchardt. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from City Limits, published by City Limits Community Information Service, Inc. on June 1, 2003. The length of the article is 4149 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

Citation Details
Title: Misrepresenting families: what happens when there are more foster care cases than lawyers to take them? In family court, 'the system itself breaks down'.
Author: Wendy Davis
Publication: City Limits (Refereed)
Date: June 1, 2003
Publisher: City Limits Community Information Service, Inc.
Volume: 28Issue: 6Page: 24(6)

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This innovative book provides the reader with step-by-step information on how to integrate computer technology into the health care setting.The authors clearly explain the processes used in the selection and application of computer software and hardward, contract negotiation, and implementation and evaluation of the software.Numerous examples encourage readers to apply their knowledge and develop strategies to make informed decisions regarding technology. ... Read more