Public Health Informatics and Information Systems [Hardcover]

Patrick W. O'Carroll (Editor), William A. Yasnoff (Editor), M. Elizabeth Ward (Editor), Laura H. Ripp (Editor), Ernest L. Martin (Editor), D.A. Ross (Foreword), A.R. Hinman (Foreword), K. Saarlas (Foreword), W.H. Foege (Foreword)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0387954740 | ISBN-13: 978-0387954745 | Publication Date: October 16, 2002 | Edition: 1

This book covers all aspects of public health informatics and discusses the creation and management of an information technology infrastructure that is essential in linking state and local organizations in their efforts to gather data for the surveillance and prevention. Public health officials will have to understand basic principles of information resource management in order to make the appropriate technology choices that will guide the future of their organizations. As the major topic at the American Medical Informatics Association's (AMIA) spring congress in 2001, public health has moved into the spotlight, given the importance of implementing a population- based health approach and to addressing chronic health conditions. This book marks the first systematic effort to provide informatics principles and examples of practice in a public health context. In doing so, it clarifies the ways in which newer information technologies will improve individual and community health status. This book's primary purpose is to consolidate key information and promote a strategic approach to information systems and development, making it a resource for use by faculty and students of public health, as well as the practicing public health professional. Chapter highights include: The Governmental and Legislative Context of Informatics; Assessing the Value of Information Systems; Ethics, Information Technology, and Public Health; and Privacy, Confidentiality, and Security. Review questions are featured at the end of every chapter. Aside from its use for public health professionals, the book will be used by schools of public health, clinical and public health nurses and students, schools of social work, allied health, and environmental sciences. Drs. O'Carroll and Yasnoff are public health specialists at the Centers for Disease

Product Details

• Hardcover: 824 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (October 16, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0387954740
• ISBN-13: 978-0387954745
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.4 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #697,818 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent introduction and review, February 16, 2003

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Paul Fu Jr. "he of many interests" (San Clemente, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Public Health Informatics and Information Systems (Hardcover)

The publication of this book has been highly anticipated by many in the emerging field of public health informatics and it does not disappoint. Although seemingly targeted at those new or recently introduced to the discipline, or those "crossing over" from other areas within the broader informatics arena, content is very well-suited for all comers, with sufficient detail to satisfy even those familiar with the many issues detailed in the richly detailed case example chapters.

The breadth of material covered is excellent, making it especially appropriate as an introductory or intermediate text. Of particular interest will be the section of the book on "The Science of Public Health Informatics" which includes particularly fine chapters on information architecture, value assessment, management of personnel and projects, and organizational change. Bill Yasnoff does a particularly good job adding clarity to a muddled domain in a chapter on privacy, confidentiality, and security of Public Health Information. Those readers generally interested in PHI education, or with specific interest in developing training programs for PHI programs or for public health agency personnel would find great value in Janise Richard's chapter on core competencies.

The writing style is generally clear and illustrative, albeit not terribly concise. We have adopted this book as the core text for our graduate-level introductory course in PHI.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Public Health Informatics: In Evolution, January 13, 2009

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Joseph J Grenier "jjg MD PhD" (Aurora, IL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Public Health Informatics and Information Systems (Hardcover)

Very in depth coverage of PHIs. The book is a little short on algorithms and comprehensive coverage of databases. This book has a place in every Public Health Library and will be definitive for years to come. The second edition should be released in a couple of years.

5.0 out of 5 stars Informatics, November 8, 2010

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Sue H. Winard - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Public Health Informatics and Information Systems (Paperback)

Excellent. Well-written and informative. Arrived early.

Sue H. Winard
White Plains, NY