Health Information Science

HSBH3002

This unit will explore basic concepts in the e-Health field including data, information and knowledge in relation to the collection, use and storage of health information. The role of e-Health and health information systems from the perspective of how they can support health care practitioners will be covered. In addition, e-Health will be considered from the perspective of health consumers. Topics can include amongst others: web-based health information systems; legacy data in the Australian healthcare system; electronic health records and personal health records; structuring and searching health data and databases; point of care clinical systems. Consideration of informatics principles will be included.

Unit of study details

Unit of study level: Senior

Credit points: 6

Commencing semesters: 1

Further unit of study information

Unit of study handbook: HSBH3002

Costs and scholarships information: Costs and Scholarships

Final dates to withdraw from units of study: Census Dates

Available for study abroad and exchange: Yes

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