Learning forums

Topic Forum Description Discussions
What is information/informatics and why is it important Reflection on the definition and importance of health informatics

Reflect on what you understand about the topic of health informatics and why it might be important in your setting

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Produce, Collect and Collate information Reflection on the production, collection or collation of information

Reflect on how Information Technology might aid the production, collection of collation of information to assist health care or prevention in your setting

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Access information - make it available Reflection on accessing information

Reflect on what you think might be the most appropriate way for clinicians, policy makers and citizens to access health information in your setting.

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Data governance and data protection Reflection on data governance and protection

Reflect on how any system or project in which you are currently involved deals with data governance and protection. What are the strengths and weaknesses of your own processes?

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Use information for evidence based practice and policy Reflection on using information

Reflect on the potential uses of health informatics in your setting, and focus on one clinical and one public health use that you can see would have potential benefit.

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Evaluating the benefits of health informatics Reflection on evaluating the benefits of health informatics

Reflect on the examples of the evaluations you will see in the resources in this section, and how they may impact on the use and development of health informatics in your own setting

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