Introduction to Health Informatics Dr. Abeer Elhaj Khalid, VD

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What is the main focus of Information Science?

Analysis, collection, classification, manipulation, storage, retrieval and dissemination of information (correct)
Storing data records in a computer system and automating activities
Theoretical foundations of information and computation
Optimizing the acquisition, storage, retrieval, and use of information in health and biomedicine

According to the DIKW hierarchy, what comes after information?

Data
Algorithmic processes
Wisdom
Knowledge (correct)

What is the intersection of information science, computer science, and health care referred to as?

Biomedical Informatics
Clinical Informatics
Public Health Informatics
Health Informatics (correct)

What does Health Informatics deal with?

Resources, devices, and methods required to optimize data acquisition (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which subdomain is NOT part of Health Informatics?

Biomedical Informatics (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of health informatics?

Applying information processing in healthcare (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does health informatics differ from Information Technology?

Health informatics includes science and practice of healthcare, while Information Technology focuses on computer-based information systems (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the application of informatics?

Optimizing information management function within an organization (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between Informatics and Computer Science?

Informatics applies information technologies to optimize information management, while Computer Science focuses on software and hardware development (A) Signup and view all the answers