Describes and analyzes recent breakthroughs in healthcare and biomedicine providing comprehensive coverage and definitions of important issues, concepts, new tr

Provides coverage of specific topics and issues in healthcare, highlighting recent trends and describing the latest advances in the field.

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This book focuses on the role of computers in the provision of medical services. It provides both a conceptual framework and a practical approach for the implem

Medical and health activities can greatly benefit from the effective use of health informatics. By capturing, processing, and disseminating information to the c