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What is Health Information System

Chapter 45
Handbook of Research on ICTs and Management Systems for Improving Efficiency in Healthcare and Social Care
A set of organized components and procedures with the objective of generating information for improving health care management decisions at all levels of the health system.
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A Multichannel Framework for Multimedia Content Deployment in E-Health Environments
Crescenzio Gallo (University of Foggia, Italy)
Copyright: © 2013 |Pages: 20
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-3990-4.ch045
Abstract
In this chapter, the authors examine the technical background behind the general problem of multimedia content deployment, and the architectural and technical choices and legal implications to be considered in order to build an effective client/server multimedia content deployment platform. This platform is suited for the implementation and spreading of a series of services, integrated with the Health Information System and the related educational and recreational facilities and support activities. Such infrastructure requires a strong convergence of expertise and innovative technologies to integrate system components and guarantee security, usability, and interoperability as recommended by IHE.
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Chapter 45
A Multichannel Framework for Multimedia Content Deployment in E-Health Environments
A set of organized components and procedures with the objective of generating information for improving health care management decisions at all levels of the health system.
Published in Chapter: A Multichannel Framework for Multimedia Content Deployment in E-Health Environments; From: Handbook of Research on ICTs and Management Systems for Improving Efficiency in Healthcare and Social Care
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Chapter 18
Health Information System
A powerful ICT-based tools able to make health care delivery more effective and efficient.
Published in Chapter: Health Information System; From: Handbook of Research on Healthcare Administration and Management
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Chapter 77
An Overview and a Future Perspective in Health Information Systems in Portugal
Any system that captures, stores, manages or transmits information related to the health of individuals or the activities of organisations that work within the health sector.
Published in Chapter: An Overview and a Future Perspective in Health Information Systems in Portugal; From: Encyclopedia of E-Health and Telemedicine
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Blockchain-Based Health Information Systems to Improve Data Security
This is a collection of multiple hardware peripherals and software that is dedicated to the collection, processing, storage, and dissemination of health-related information.
Published in Chapter: Blockchain-Based Health Information Systems to Improve Data Security; From: Impact of Disruptive Technologies on the Socio-Economic Development of Emerging Countries
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Chapter 13
Essential Characteristics of Health Information Systems
An integrated system that used in healthcare to collect, store, manage, and transmit patients' electronic medical records, as well as to perform various administrative and clinical tasks.
Published in Chapter: Essential Characteristics of Health Information Systems; From: Improving Security, Privacy, and Connectivity Among Telemedicine Platforms
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