PRELIM 01 - Introduction to Pharmacy Informatics Flashcards
__________ are driving healthcare systems toward the adoption of health information technology with the goal of higher quality, more cost-effective patient care
Government initiatives
Is the study of the best practices in information accrual, handling, dissemination, and comprehension using appropriate technology
Informatics
Refers to discrete and objective facts about a given subject or an event
Data
Refers to data that has relevance and purpose; it can be contextualized, categorized, calculated, corrected, and condensed
Information
Data is ___________ to form information (5Cs)
Contextualized, Categorized, Calculated, Corrected, Condensed
Is broader, deeper, and richer than data and information
Knowledge
Information involves __________ to form knowledge (4Cs, 1P)
Comparison, Consequences, Connections, Conversation, Perception
Refers to the use of information science and technology to advance medical knowledge and improve quality of care and health system performance
Medical informatics
According to the __________, medical informatics is “the use of information science and technology to advance medical knowledge and improve quality of care and health system performance”
American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA)
According to the __________, medical informatics is “the rapidly developing scientific field that deals with methods for optimizing biomedical information for problem solving and decision making”
American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC)
Refers to the scientific discipline encompassing all aspects of biologic information acquisition with the aim of understanding the biologic significance of a variety of data
Bioinformatics
Deals with the subset of informatics relevant to the practice of pharmacy
Pharmacy informatics
According to the __________, pharmacy informatics “involves the use of knowledge of information systems to improve patient care”
American Society of Health-system Pharmacists (ASHP)
Includes computer set, printers, scanners, internet connection, modem, LAN, tablets, phones, and PDAs (Elements of pharmacy information system)
IT infrastructures
Involves general procedure, search algorithm, literature education, and response transmission (Elements of pharmacy information system)
Processes
An algorithm used for finding an item with specified properties among a collection of items which are filed in a computer program
Search algorithm
Involves forms that are classified based on nature of query and category of information (Elements of pharmacy information system)
Information resources
Involves communication and other skills needed to use the tools to support the highest levels of pharmaceutical clinical judgment (Elements of pharmacy information system)
Competencies
They are knowledgeable about both the pharmacy practice and informatics; they serve as a translational bridge between IT staff and clinicians
Informatics pharmacists
Informatics pharmacists serves as a liaison between pharmacy and other departments, namely __________, __________, __________, and __________ (INPV)
IT, Nurses, Physicians, Vendors
Provide credible information, supportive communities, and in-depth reference materials about health subjects (10 most popular health websites)
WebMD
Is the primary agency of the US government responsible for biomedical and public health research (10 most popular health websites)
NIH
Is an online, healthcare media publishing company that provides medical information for consumers; was acquired by WebMD in 2004 (10 most popular health websites)
MedicineNet
Is a non-profit organization committed to clinical practice, education and research, providing expert, whole-person care to everyone who needs healing (10 most popular health websites)
Mayo Clinic
Is the largest, most widely visited, independent medicine information website available on the internet; it provides drug and related health information (10 most popular health websites)
Drugs.com
Is a website providing access to medical information for clinicians; it also provided continuing education for physicians and health professionals (10 most popular health websites)
Medscape
Is an online medical resource dedicated to offering detailed and current pharmaceutical information on brand and generic drugs (10 most popular health websites)
RxList
It was founded in 1999 as YourDoctor.com by endocrine specialist James Norman (10 most popular health websites)
Healthline
Is a unique source of medical, health, and wellness information created by users (10 most popular health websites)
MedHelp
This website has an extremely wide scope, covering every conceivable health topic (10 most popular health websites)
Right Health
Offers symptom checkers, medical news, and articles on various health topics; known for its user-friendly interface and extensive resources (10 most popular health websites)
WebMD
Provides authoritative information on health and medical research (10 most popular health websites)
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Delivers health and medical information produced by doctors (10 most popular health websites)
MedicineNet
Known for its high-quality, evidence-based content (10 most popular health websites)
Mayo Clinic
It is a valuable resource for understanding prescription and over-the-counter drugs (10 most popular health websites)
Drugs.com
A resource for health professionals offering medical news, clinical reference tools, and continuing education resources (10 most popular health websites)
Medscape
It is a useful tool for patients and healthcare providers alike (10 most popular health websites)
RxList
It is known for its easy-to-read articles and comprehensive coverage (10 most popular health websites)
Healthline
It is a community-driven health information website that includes forums and support groups (10 most popular health websites)
MedHelp
Provides health information and resources, including articles on diseases, conditions, and treatments (10 most popular health websites)
RightHealth
