Biomedical Informatics: Computer Applications in Health Care and Biomedicine (Health Informatics) 3rd Edition

by Edward H. Shortliffe (Editor),‎ James J. Cimino (Editor)

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ISBN-13: 978-0387289861

ISBN-10: 0387289860

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This book focuses on the role of computers in the provision of medical services. It provides both a conceptual framework and a practical approach for the implementation and management of IT used to improve the delivery of health care. Inspired by a Stanford University training program, it fills the need for a high quality text in computers and medicine. It meets the growing demand by practitioners, researchers, and students for a comprehensive introduction to key topics in the field. Completely revised and expanded, this work includes several new chapters filled with brand new material.

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From the reviews of the third edition:

"The third edition, renamed Biomedical Informatics in recognition of the converging course of clinical systems with systems that support molecular biology and genetics … shows substantial growth in both pages and breadth of coverage relative to earlier editions. … overall the book is commendably readable … . In addition to its primary audience of students … the text’s accumulated wisdom and lessons learned can help educate any health professional responsible for selecting information systems to be acquired and used in office and institutional settings." (Daniel Masys, JAMA, Vol. 296 (21), December, 2006)

"An introduction to an important area in biomedical informatics with suggested additional reading and highlighted concepts. The book is intended to be used in formal courses by health professions students and by biomedical computing students. In addition, it is designed to serve as a reference for established practitioners, conveying concepts in biomedical informatics while providing illustrative examples. … is an essential contribution to enhancing education in biomedical informatics. The update is timely and relevant and it compares especially favorably in breadth as an introductory text." (David M. Liebovitz, Doody’s Review Service, July, 2008)

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Department of Biomedical Informatics, Columbia University Medical Center.

Series: Health Informatics
Hardcover: 1038 pages
Publisher: Springer; 3rd edition (2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0387289860
ISBN-13: 978-0387289861
Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 2 x 10.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
Average Customer Review: 52 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #752,597 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #75 in Books > Textbooks > Medicine & Health Sciences > Medicine > Biotechnology
- #102 in Books > Medical Books > Medical Informatics
- #154 in Books > Computers & Technology > Computer Science > Bioinformatics

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MedIT

Gold Standard w/ Limitations of Edited Volume

January 3, 2011

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This seems to be the gold standard in the field, and deservedly so. I've seen it selected as the book for almost every intro Informatics course I've been exposed to. I've read all but three chapters (13,15, and 21) of it and found that in general the chapters are quite strong. Because it is an edited volume the quality and style of the chapters are mixed. The chapters are, without exception, meticulously sourced making the references section a real gem. The questions at the end of the chapter wouldn't be close to adequate for a self study book (I'd say they are only slightly more than perfunctory).

I think this book has two limitations:
- Lacks any substantive cross chapter continuity (on the upside this means it can really be read in almost any order).
- The chapter length to depth ratio is unfavorable. At an average of 40ish pages the chapters should really be able to get into real technical depth; instead, it seems to gloss over the technical details with repetitions of "gee whiz" platitudes.

I think this book has one annoyance:
- A lot of the contents (particularly in the first few chapters of the book) have an "in the future we'll all drive flying cars" feel that makes them more dated than the publication date would suggest.

Bottom line: best-of-breed, recommended.

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Morgan Donovan

For what?

November 1, 2014

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In my opinion overly general information. No algorithms or methods of implementation, even at a high level or schematic. Got it as required reading for a course. 3rd edition is essentially same for real purposes. OK for getting some paper (degree) to advance a bureaucratic or other career, but not really for anything useful. Doesn't mean sales shouldn't be good with AHCA creating a new army of the aforementioned.

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Lori-Ann

Came as promised

June 20, 2017

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Came as promised

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F. Malkin

Five Stars

July 15, 2017

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great deal

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yokoaraki

Five Stars

March 12, 2017

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Great

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Amazon Customer

Don't like Kindle

March 29, 2016

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Cannot view in HTML. Cannot print any pages. Don't like it. Not the greatest at least for me. Other online book publishers allow you to print copies and view in HTML. And this is a book I own and have paid for.

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Nataliya Ferdinand

Four Stars

November 22, 2017

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the book need include a vendors, features, pros and cons of the systems.

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kc-lam

Good Read!

December 2, 2010

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This book covers comprehensive topics in biomedical informatics and its applications. In particular, UNIT I (Recurrent themes in biomedical informatics) presents biomedical knowledge which are essential to computer professionals for effective system development. On the other hand, UNIT II (Biomedical informatics applications) provides useful illustrations of current information systems in the field. I reckon that the most interesting applications are Consumer Health Informatics and Telehealth; Imaging Systems in Radiology and Clinical Decision Support Systems.

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