Chapter 6: Technology in Healthcare

Learning Objectives

  • Define the major terms associated with health information technology.
  • Examine the categories of innovative health information technologies that support safe and effective patient care.
  • Summarize health information legislation created to improve the delivery of healthcare and protect confidential patient information.
  • Describe developing health information technologies designed to change the way we safeguard human health.

Chapter Sections:

6.1 Health Information Technology

6.2 Health Information Legislation

6.3 Developing Technology in Healthcare

6.4 Chapter Summary

6.5 References & Attributions

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