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