HEALTH/NURSING INFORMATICS AND TECHNOLOGY for B.Sc Nursing Students

This book serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding the impact of computers and information systems on healthcare delivery and the significant contribution that nurses can make to encouraging this transformation.

This book is suitable for individuals who may not possess advanced technical skills. Initially, we will cover fundamental skills in utilizing computers for routine nursing activities, like composing patient notes, generating presentations, and conducting web searches for up-to-date medical research.

Throughout our journey, you will uncover the immense potential of health informatics, a field dedicated to utilising information technology to enhance the quality of healthcare. We will examine how information technologies, such as electronic health records, can facilitate the management of patient information, enhance communication among healthcare professionals, and ultimately result in improved patient care.