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Clinical Information Systems in Critical Care

Author: Cecily Morrison, Matthew R. Jones and Julie Bracken   Series: Core Critical Care

Concise handbook discussing benefits and pitfalls of clinical information systems in the ICU, offering advice for local implementation and problem-solving.

The complex IT requirements of a critical care unit have led to the development of numerous information systems. This text discusses the benefits and pitfalls of the technology, including advice for local implementation, and is essential reading for anyone developing, implementing, maintaining or using clinical information systems.

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Concise handbook discussing benefits and pitfalls of clinical information systems in the ICU, offering advice for local implementation and problem-solving.

The complex IT requirements of a critical care unit have led to the development of numerous information systems. This text discusses the benefits and pitfalls of the technology, including advice for local implementation, and is essential reading for anyone developing, implementing, maintaining or using clinical information systems.

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The complex IT requirements of a critical care unit have led to the development of numerous information systems. In this concise handbook, the authors share their experience and research findings on how to unleash the power of the technology and overcome potential problems. Clinical Information Systems in Critical Care explains the key aspects of the information systems currently available, covering topics such as how to select the best system to match the requirements of a critical care unit, the issues surrounding data maintenance, patient confidentiality and the concept of the paperless patient record. It discusses both the benefits that may justify investment in the technology and hurdles that may arise, and offers advice for avoiding common problems. Clinical Information Systems in Critical Care is essential reading for all clinicians and health managers involved in developing, implementing, maintaining and using clinical information systems.

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Critic Reviews

“"Morrison, Jones, and Bracken provide a concise, high-level overview of the processes and challenges to consider when implementing a CIS/EHR in an ICU." Critical Care Medicine”

'Morrison, Jones, and Bracken provide a concise, high-level overview of the processes and challenges to consider when implementing a CIS/EHR in an ICU.' Critical Care Medicine

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About the Author

Cecily Morrison is a Research Associate at The Engineering Design Centre, University of Cambridge. Matthew R. Jones is University Lecturer in Information Systems, Judge Business School, University of Cambridge. Julie Bracken is a Critical Care Nurse in the Department of Critical Care, Papworth Hospital, Cambridgeshire.

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Product Details

Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Published
10th October 2013
Pages
188
ISBN
9780521156745

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