Ethical, Legal and Social Issues in Medical Informatics

Moving from paper to electronic records has solved some problems, including reducing the likelihood of medical mistakes, it has also created problems of its own. This collection of 12 comprehensive articles closely considers the social changes running parallel to changes in the way we store and use medical information. Contributors consider how the Internet has changed healthcare through online consultations renewed interest in ethical practice, the degree that trust and values apply in clinical and other health information systems, the responsibilities that come packaged with health care systems, quality management, including combining compliance and creativity, upholding privacy and data protection, and dealing with emerging technologies. The result is concise as well as comprehensive. Medical Information Science Reference in an imprint of IGI. Annotation c2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)