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The discipline of computer science is introduced through a focus on computers and the hardware and software that
make up these evolving systems
Computer science offers extremely valuable tools that if used skillfully, can facilitate the acquisition and manipulation of data and
information by healthcare professionals, who can then synthesize these into an
evolving knowledge and wisdom base
Computers accept data input via a variety of devices, process data through logical and arithmetic rendering, store
the data in memory components, and output data and information to the user.
information age Computer technology has ushered in what has been called the ___________ , an age
when data, information, and knowledge are both accessible and able to be
manipulated by more people than ever before in history.
electronic information-processing machine a computer is an _____________________ that serves as a tool to manipulate data
and information
input-output systems The easiest way to begin to understand computers is to realize they are
input devices -the origin or medium used to input text, visual, audio, or multimedia data into the
computer system for viewing, listening, manipulating, creating, or editing
-Two primary on a computer are the keyboard and mouse
Input devices include 1. The keyboard or mouse
2. Joysticks (playing computer games)
3. Game controllers or pads
4. Web cameras
5. A stylus ( tablets or personal digital assistants)
6. Image scanners (for copying a digital image of a document or picture)
7. Other plug-and-play devices, such as a digital camera, digital video recorder, MP3
player, electronic musical instrument, or physiologic monitor.
throughput devices -Uses specific software, depending on the application and data involved
-One key hardware component, the computer monitor, is a unique example
because it is the part of the computer focused on the most when users are working
on a computer.
The monitor -is critical for the efficient rendering during this part of the cycle, because it
facilitates user access and control of the data and information.
, Inputted data can be visualized and accessed by manipulating the mouse and keyboard, but the monitor receives the user's attention.
productivity, creativity, and communication software. Users are able to contribute to the development of knowledge through the use of
computer systems, architecture, applications, and Scholars and researchers are just beginning to understand the effect that
processes _ _____________________________________ have on the potential for knowledge
acquisition and development.
World Wide Web interface Users are able to disseminate knowledge on a grand scale with other users via
For knowledge to emerge the deluge of information available via computers must be mastered and organized
by the user.
wisdom Discernment and the ability to critique and filter this information must also be
present to facilitate the further development of
The field of computer science is one of the fastest growing disciplines.
innovations in computer hardware, software, and architecture have occurred over the past few
decades, and there are no indications that this trend will stop
Computers have developed in speed, accuracy, and efficiency, yet cost and physical size have decreased; these
trends are predicted to continue.
Productivity, creativity, and communicative software tools can enable healthcare professionals to work with computers to further foster
knowledge acquisition and development.
meaningful and creative ways Wide access to vast stores of information and knowledge shared by others
facilitates the emergence of wisdom in users; this can be applied to our disciplines
in
It is imperative that healthcare professionals become discerning yet skilled users of computer technology in order to apply the principles
of health informatics to practice and to contribute to the profession's ever growing
body of knowledge
Information theory -branch of applied mathematics and electrical engineering and involves the
quantification of information.
-impacts math to management, astronomy to physics, biology to medicine
information science has developed as a multidisciplinary field primarily concerned with the analysis,
collection, classification, manipulation, storage, retrieval and dissemination of
information.
Health informatics and information management (HIIM) concerned with the timely and accurate and processing of transactional information.
also managing information in all forms and using to full potential
contemporay information management practices rest on three foundational principles
1. information asset management IAM
2. information management IM
3. information governance IG
Information is an asset of the organization that has strategic value