,Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
Contributors
A Visual Walkthrough
SECTION I: BUILDING BLOCKS OF HEALTH INFORMATICS
1 Informatics, Disciplinary Science, and the Foundation of Knowledge
Kathleen Mastrian and Dee McGonigle
Introduction
The DIKW Paradigm
The Foundation of Knowledge Model
Core Informatics Competencies
Summary
Thought-Provoking Questions
Apply Your Knowledge
References
2 Introduction to Information, Information Science, and Information Systems
Dee McGonigle, Kathleen Mastrian, and Craig McGonigle
Introduction
Information
Information Science
Information Processing
Information Science and the Foundation of Knowledge
,Introduction to Information Systems
Information Systems
Summary
Thought-Provoking Questions
Apply Your Knowledge
References
3 Computer Science and the Foundation of Knowledge Model
June Kaminski, Dee McGonigle, Kathleen Mastrian, and Craig McGonigle
Introduction
The Computer as a Tool for Managing Information and Generating Knowledge
Computer Components
What is the Relationship of Computer Science to Knowledge?
How Does the Computer Support Collaboration and Information Exchange?
What is the Human–Technology Interface?
Looking to the Future
Summary
Thought-Provoking Questions
Apply Your Knowledge
Additional Resources
References
4 Introduction to Cognitive Science and Cognitive Informatics
Dee McGonigle and Kathleen Mastrian
Introduction
, Cognitive Science
Sources of Knowledge
Nature of Knowledge
How Knowledge and Wisdom are used in Decision Making
Cognitive Informatics
Cognitive Informatics and Health Care Practice
What is Artificial Intelligence?
Summary
Thought-Provoking Questions
Apply Your Knowledge
References
5 Ethical and Legal Aspects of Health Informatics
Kathleen Mastrian, Dee McGonigle, and Kathleen M. Gialanella
Introduction
Ethics
Ethical Dilemmas and Morals
Ethical Decision Making
Theoretical Approaches to Health Care Ethics
Applying Ethics to Informatics
Case Analysis Demonstration
New Frontiers in Ethical Issues
Legal Aspects of Health Informatics
Overview of the HITECH Act
Preface
Acknowledgments
Contributors
A Visual Walkthrough
SECTION I: BUILDING BLOCKS OF HEALTH INFORMATICS
1 Informatics, Disciplinary Science, and the Foundation of Knowledge
Kathleen Mastrian and Dee McGonigle
Introduction
The DIKW Paradigm
The Foundation of Knowledge Model
Core Informatics Competencies
Summary
Thought-Provoking Questions
Apply Your Knowledge
References
2 Introduction to Information, Information Science, and Information Systems
Dee McGonigle, Kathleen Mastrian, and Craig McGonigle
Introduction
Information
Information Science
Information Processing
Information Science and the Foundation of Knowledge
,Introduction to Information Systems
Information Systems
Summary
Thought-Provoking Questions
Apply Your Knowledge
References
3 Computer Science and the Foundation of Knowledge Model
June Kaminski, Dee McGonigle, Kathleen Mastrian, and Craig McGonigle
Introduction
The Computer as a Tool for Managing Information and Generating Knowledge
Computer Components
What is the Relationship of Computer Science to Knowledge?
How Does the Computer Support Collaboration and Information Exchange?
What is the Human–Technology Interface?
Looking to the Future
Summary
Thought-Provoking Questions
Apply Your Knowledge
Additional Resources
References
4 Introduction to Cognitive Science and Cognitive Informatics
Dee McGonigle and Kathleen Mastrian
Introduction
, Cognitive Science
Sources of Knowledge
Nature of Knowledge
How Knowledge and Wisdom are used in Decision Making
Cognitive Informatics
Cognitive Informatics and Health Care Practice
What is Artificial Intelligence?
Summary
Thought-Provoking Questions
Apply Your Knowledge
References
5 Ethical and Legal Aspects of Health Informatics
Kathleen Mastrian, Dee McGonigle, and Kathleen M. Gialanella
Introduction
Ethics
Ethical Dilemmas and Morals
Ethical Decision Making
Theoretical Approaches to Health Care Ethics
Applying Ethics to Informatics
Case Analysis Demonstration
New Frontiers in Ethical Issues
Legal Aspects of Health Informatics
Overview of the HITECH Act
