Proposes use of Soft Systems Methodology (SSM) as a tool for analysing clinical decision support systems using various models. Authors Lee, P.C.H. and Loo, G.S

Powerpoints of lecture to National Health Online Summit. Author: Prof. Enrico Coiera (Australia)

The study looked at tools that include interactive computer discs, videotapes, audiotapes, brochures, and computer-generated fact sheets to help patients make decisions about medical screening and treatment. According to the study, most research has looked more at the effects of the tools on patient knowledge and satisfaction than on patient-clinician communications and health behavior and outcomes. Author: AHCPR Research Report. AHCPR Publication No. 98-N001, September 1997. Agency for Health Care Policy and Research, Rockville, MD.

Email bulletins on internet and other technologies in health. Contains an archive of back issues, contact details, news and subscription details.

Publication by Prof. Enrico Coiera. 2nd edition with sample content, resources, glossary and references. Links to extensive publication bibliography.

A comprehensive and well indexed text and web site combined detailing the essentials of Health (Medical) Informatics. A useful introduction to those interested in the growing field.

Online resources of interest to multidisciplinary healthcare practitioners, researchers, academics, and informatics specialists.

Journal on health informatics and related areas. Monthly publication with full article text available as well as news and trends information.

Online journal of news, developments and resources of medical and health informatics across Europe.

A monthly magazine for informatics managers.

Content ranges from scientific research papers, through editorials and case studies, to websites, useful tools, reviews and conferences. Details of journal plus full online text access with citation information and contents alerts. Sample copy available.

Comment on value and importance of informatics in medical training. No references. Author: Krister Friday.

Elsevier Science Journal publication

International scientific peer-reviewed journal on all aspects of research, information, and communication in the healthcare field using Internet and Intranet-related technologies.

Current articles with full text and abstracts. Archives available as well as details for authors. Customized alerts, details of editorial board, guestbook and mirrored site links.

Conference report to Academy of Regents College's Information Group,London. Details topics, people and key ideas presented.

Report (pdf) and summary of findings for reform proposal for Alberta health care. Details about an electronic health record initiative.

The contents, list, editorial and abstracts of main articles are online, plus details of BJHC events.

Discusses four areas: structures to represent complex data and knowledge relationships, acquiring and presenting data to lessen overload, managing change to optimize information use and integrating information. Author: Nancy M. Lorenzi in Jnl. Am. Med. Inform. Assoc.

MSc in Healthcare Informatics essay on the planning and procurement stages of the United Kingdom integrated health record service. References listed. Author: Gavin Jamie

An on-line journal devoted to the field of clinical informatics and computer-based decision making.

Archived till September 2000 and then became 'Informatics in Primary Care' published by Radcliffe Medical Press.

Discussion of the semantics of the object of any recording (some view of ?reality?) and those of the recording / organising / persisting process itself is distinguished, leading to a number of useful consequences and models. Author: Thomas Beale.