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?

    <p>Resources, devices, and methods required to optimize data acquisition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which subdomain is NOT part of Health Informatics?

    <p>Biomedical Informatics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of health informatics?

    <p>Applying information processing in healthcare</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does health informatics differ from Information Technology?

    <p>Health informatics includes science and practice of healthcare, while Information Technology focuses on computer-based information systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the application of informatics?

    <p>Optimizing information management function within an organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between Informatics and Computer Science?

    <p>Informatics applies information technologies to optimize information management, while Computer Science focuses on software and hardware development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Health Informatics focus on?

    <p>Optimal use of health information</p> Signup and view all the answers

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