Health Information System Flashcards
What refers to the application of both technology and systems in a health care setting?
Health informatics
Focuses on tools, health information systems cover the records, coding, documentation, and administration of patient and ancillary services.
Health Information Technology
Cover different systems that capture, store, manage and transmit health-related information that can be sourced from individuals or activities of a health institution.
Health Information Systems (HIS)
Identify the data source for the health information system.
Refers to the facts about the patient (E.g., age and birthdate, gender, marital status, etc.)
Demographic data
Identify the data source for the health information system.
Information on services (E.g., diagnostic tests, outpatient procedures, etc.)
Administrative data
Identify the data source for the health information system.
- records of lifestyle and behavior
- family’s medical history and other genetic factors
Health risk information
Identify the data source for the health information system.
Refers to the quality of life that a patient leads.
Health status
Identify the data source for the health information system.
Gives information on past medical encounters (E.g., hospital admissions, previous illnesses, etc.)
Patient medical history
Identify the data source for the health information system.
Reflects the patient’s health screening sessions, diagnoses, allergies, etc.
Current medical management
Identify the data source for the health information system.
Presents the measures of aftereffects of health care and of various health problems.
Outcomes data
