Free and Open-Source Software Applications

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Which of the following is a photo editing application that rivals Photoshop in features?

GIMP

What is the primary focus of the openEHR Foundation?

Working towards the development of interoperable, lifelong EHRs

Which of the following is a window-based application that allows connecting to multiple IM accounts simultaneously?

PIDGIN

What is the primary function of the Free MED Software Foundation?

Developing OSS/FS electronic medical record (EMR) and billing systems Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the Open Source Health Care Alliance (OSHCA)?

To support the aims and work of the organization through annual conferences and email discussion lists Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a feature of Open EHR/EMR?

Prescription writing capability with ability to email and print prescriptions Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of the IMIA-NI Working Group?

To inform the nursing profession worldwide about the potentials of OSS/FS Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of CARE 2x?

One of the few OSS/FS projects to have been originated by a surgery nurse Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a feature of Open Office?

Compatible with and a free replacement for Microsoft Word documents Signup and view all the answers

What is data processing referred to in the context of healthcare informatics?

A collection of organized information from various sources Signup and view all the answers

Which organization aims to work both within IMIA and through encouraging joint work with other OSS/FS organizations?

International Medical Informatics Association (IMIA) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a feature of Mozilla Thunderbird?

Powerful spam filtering, solid interface, and all the features needed by sophisticated nurses Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of integrating different information systems into one efficient system?

Enhancing the efficiency of healthcare information systems Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the International Medical Informatics Association (IMIA)?

Exploring issues around the use of OSS/FS within healthcare and health informatics Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the Special Interest Group in NI (IMIA-NI)?

To inform the nursing profession worldwide about the potentials of OSS/FS Signup and view all the answers

What is the main benefit of using open-source healthcare software?

Enhancing the efficiency of healthcare information systems Signup and view all the answers

What does the extension of a file typically identify?

The software used to create the file Signup and view all the answers

In a database model, what is an example of a one-to-many relationship?

A patient's medication list with multiple doses Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an input in data processing?

Entering a patient's medication order Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a database in healthcare?

To store patient data securely Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a many-to-many relationship in a database model?

A medication order with multiple doses and multiple patients Signup and view all the answers

What is the final stage of data processing?

Outputting data in a useful format Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Window-Based Applications

PIDGIN: Connect to multiple IM accounts simultaneously, including AOL IM, MSN, and Jabber.
MOZILLA THUNDERBIRD: Features powerful spam filtering and solid interface.
CABOS: Simple and easy-to-use file sharing program by Gnutella network.
OPEN OFFICE: A full-featured suite of tools for word processing and spreadsheets, compatible with Microsoft Word documents and supports OpenDocument Format.
GIMP: Photo editing application that rivals Photoshop in features.

Health Care Applications

OPEN EHR/EMR: A free, open source medical clinic practice management and EHR application that offers features like patient scheduling, demographics, online EMRs, prescription writing, and electronic billing.
FREE MED: A flagship product of the freeMED Software Foundation, it focuses on the needs of the healthcare team and offers an OSS/FS electronic medical record (EMR) and billing system.
CARE 2x: A practical, integrated healthcare information system (HIS) that aims to integrate different information systems into one efficient system.

Health Care Specific Organizations

OPEN SOURCE HEALTH CARE ALLIANCE (OSHCA): The oldest organization, established in 2000, holding annual conferences and having an email discussion list.
INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL INFORMATICS ASSOCIATION (IMIA): Established in 2002, it aims to work within IMIA and with other OSS/FS organizations to explore issues around the use of OSS/FS within healthcare and health informatics.
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP IN NI (IMIA-NI): The first nursing organization to establish a group dealing with OSS/FS issues, established in 2003, aiming to inform the nursing profession worldwide about the potentials of OSS/FS.

Data Processing

DATA: Refers to a collection of organized information, usually the result of experience, observation, or experiment.
PROCESSING FILES: An executable program or set of instructions that, when executed, causes a computer to open or start a specific computer program.

Data Processing Terminologies

DATABASE MODELS:
- ONE TO ONE: Single data element in relation to singular data element.
- ONE TO MANY: A single data element related to more than one data element.
- MANY TO MANY: Multiple data elements related to a set of data elements.
DATABASE OPERATIONS:
- INPUTS: Entry, update, modification of data.
- PROCESS: Conversion of data in meaningful operations.
- OUTPUT: Includes online and written reports.