(Computing in Medicine (1

Module description

• Module Goals

Students should acquire knowledge and understanding of the computerized medical systems and their significance in managing health care using computers.

• Assessment Methods

40%: Class activity.

60%: End-of-term exam.

• Module Syllabus

Introduction to computer technology and its use in the medical field - large and small computer systems and related programs - main computer applications in medicine - hospital information systems - patient electronic records - basics of patient records - concept of electronic record - the relationship between paper and electronic records - data collection – reports - information retrieval - computer applications in hospitals and clinics.