orthopaedic informatics introduction
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Orthopaedic InformaticsIntroduction
Christian Veillette M.D., M.Sc., FRCSCAssistant Professor, University of TorontoShoulder & Elbow Reconstructive Surgery
Toronto Western Hospital University Health NetworkEmail: [email protected]
What is Orthopaedic Informatics?
• Physiology = the logic of life
• Pathology = the logic of disease
• Health informatics = the logic of healthcare
Orthopaedic informatics
=
the logic of orthopaedics
Orthopaedic Informatics
• Rationale study of– the way we think about patients– the way that treatments are
defined, selected, evolved– how clinical knowledge is
created, shared, applied
Study of information & communication systems in orthopaedics
Informatics skills
Every clinical action, every treatment choice and investigation, is shaped by the available information and how effectively that information is processed and communicated.
Informatics Skills
5 basic clinical informatics skills
• Communicating effectively
• Structuring information
• Questioning to find information
• Searching for knowledge
• Making decisions
Tools of Informatics
• Clinical guidelines/decision support
• Formal health languages
• Information systems- EHR, PACS, integrated databases
• Communication systems- Internet, Telecommunication
Only a means to an endDelivery of the best possible healthcare
Why learn about Informatics?
• Information you need– Detail– Quality
• When you need it
• Where you need it
Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of patient care, research and education.
References
• Guide to Health Informatics. Coiera. 2003.
Thank you
The Orthopaedic Internet:
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