{"product_id":"9780128046173","title":"Global Health Informatics: How Information Technology Can Change Our Lives in a Globalized World","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGlobal Health Informatics: How Information Technology Can Change Our Lives in a Globalized World\u003c\/i\u003e discusses the critical role of information and communication technologies in health practice, health systems management and research in increasingly interconnected societies. In a global interconnected world the old standalone institutional information systems have proved to be inadequate for patient-centered care provided by multiple providers, for the early detection and response to emerging and re-emerging diseases, and to guide population-oriented public health interventions. The book reviews pertinent aspects and successful current experiences related to standards for health information systems; digital systems as a support for decision making, diagnosis and therapy; professional and client education and training; health systems operation; and intergovernmental collaboration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscusses how standalone systems can compromise health care in globalized world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides information on how information and communication technologies (ICT) can support diagnose, treatment, and prevention of emerging and re-emerging diseases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresents case studies about integrated information and how and why to share data can facilitate governance and strategies to improve life conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Elsevier Science","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47079702102256,"sku":"9780128046173","price":89.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780128046173_p0.jpg?v=1763639668","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780128046173","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}