The course will offer a broad coverage of the health informatics. Topics include an introduction to
the health informatics field and its major applications. The course also covers the scope, methods and
evaluation of healthcare information systems and the principles of the electronic health record. Reference
is also made to the diagnostic systems that support decision making in healthcare. Finally, the course
provides an overview of the principles and applications of telemedicine in healthcare and the healthcare
informatics associated ethical and legal topics.
Prerequisites
None.