Computational technology for effective health care : immediate steps and strategic directions / William W. Stead and Herbert S. Lin, editors ; Committee on Engaging the Computer Science Research Community in Health Care Informatics, Computer Science and Telecommunications Board, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences, National Research Council of the National Academies.

Despite a strong commitment to delivering quality health care, persistent problems involving medical errors and ineffective treatment continue to plague the industry. Many of these problems are the consequence of poor information and technology (IT) capab.

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Online Access:	Full text (Emerson users only)
Contributors:	Stead, William W., Lin, Herbert
Corporate Contributors:	National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Engaging the Computer Science Research Community in Health Care Informatics, National Research Council (U.S.). Computer Science and Telecommunications Board, National Research Council (U.S.). Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences
Format:	Electronic eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, 2009.
Subjects:	Medical informatics. Medical care. Information storage and retrieval systems > Hospitals. Information resources management. Hospital Information Systems Medical Informatics Delivery of Health Care Information Management Computers Delivery of Health Care > trends Patient Care computers. United States
Local Note:	ProQuest Ebook Central