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Pertaining to systems or records stored and accessed via computers, such as an electronic health record (EHR).
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The overall state of a patient's physical and mental well-being, which is documented and managed using technology.
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A comprehensive document of a patient's medical history, diagnoses, and treatments.
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The ability of different healthcare information systems and devices to exchange, interpret, and use data seamlessly.
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The use of digital communication technologies to provide healthcare services remotely.
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A specialty that integrates nursing science, computer science, and information science to manage and communicate data, information, and knowledge in nursing practice.
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Relating to the direct care and treatment of patients.
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A choice made by a healthcare professional based on available information, often aided by technology.
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Tools and systems that provide assistance and guidance to clinicians, like clinical decision support (CDS).
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Acronym for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, a federal law that protects the privacy of patient health information.
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The right of a patient to control who can access their personal and health information.
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Measures and policies designed to protect patient data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.
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The systematic computational analysis of data to discover meaningful patterns and improve health outcomes.
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The practice of caring for individuals, families, and communities to promote health and prevent illness, increasingly utilizing technology.
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The recipient of medical care.
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A secure online platform that allows patients to access their health information, schedule appointments, and communicate with their healthcare team.
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The sequence of tasks or steps required to complete a process, often optimized by health IT systems.
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Raw facts and figures collected about a patient's health status.
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Pertaining to portable electronic devices like smartphones and tablets used for healthcare tasks.
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The use of technology to perform tasks automatically without human intervention, such as automated medication dispensing.
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The application of game-design elements and principles in non-game contexts to engage users and encourage specific behaviors, like adherence to a treatment plan.
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A controlled set of terms used to ensure consistency in data entry and analysis.
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The ease with which a healthcare information system can be used by nurses and other clinicians.
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An abbreviation for Bachelor of Science in Nursing, an academic degree for nurses.
