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HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-01-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sociology of Medicine
- Informatics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- health informatics
1, record 1, English, health%20informatics
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- healthcare informatics 2, record 1, English, healthcare%20informatics
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Health informatics is changing the practice and delivery of health care by providing computer technology-based solutions to bridge the knowledge and information gaps experienced within the health care system. 3, record 1, English, - health%20informatics
Record 1, Key term(s)
- health care informatics
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie de la médecine
- Informatique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- informatique de la santé
1, record 1, French, informatique%20de%20la%20sant%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Informatique de la santé [est l'utilisation] combinée de la technologie de l’information (tant le matériel informatique que les logiciels) et des concepts et méthodes de gestion de l'information pour soutenir la prestation de soins de santé [...] 2, record 1, French, - informatique%20de%20la%20sant%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sociología de la medicina
- Informática
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- informática sanitaria
1, record 1, Spanish, inform%C3%A1tica%20sanitaria
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- informática de la salud 2, record 1, Spanish, inform%C3%A1tica%20de%20la%20salud
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Uso de las tecnologías informáticas en la asistencia sanitaria para almacenar, compartir, transmitir y analizar los conocimientos clínicos y datos. 2, record 1, Spanish, - inform%C3%A1tica%20sanitaria
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-08-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- COACH: Canada’s Health Informatics Association
1, record 2, English, COACH%3A%20Canada%26rsquo%3Bs%20Health%20Informatics%20Association
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- COACH 2, record 2, English, COACH
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
COACH : Canada's Health Informatics Association is the voice of health informatics(HI) in Canada, promoting the adoption, practice and professionalism of HI. COACH represents a diverse community of accomplished, influential professionals who work passionately to make a difference in advancing healthcare through information technology. 1, record 2, English, - COACH%3A%20Canada%26rsquo%3Bs%20Health%20Informatics%20Association
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Canada’s Health Informatics Association
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- COACH: Canada's Health Informatics Association
1, record 2, French, COACH%3A%20Canada%27s%20Health%20Informatics%20Association
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- COACH 2, record 2, French, COACH
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Canada's Health Informatics Association
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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