RT Journal
A1 Hersh WR
T1 Medical informatics: Improving health care through information
JF JAMA
JO JAMA
YR 2002
FD October 23
VO 288
IS 16
SP 1955
OP 1958
DO 10.1001/jama.288.16.1955
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.288.16.1955
AB 
There is a growing concern that information is not being used as effectively
as possible in health care. Recent reports from the Institute of Medicine
have reviewed research findings related to information use and expressed concerns
about medical errors and patient safety,1 the
quality of medical records,2 and the protection
of patient privacy and confidentiality.3 The
latest Institute of Medicine report on this topic ties all these problems
and potential solutions together in a vision for a health care system that
is safe, patient-centered, and evidence-based.4 A
variety of solutions is required to address the information-related problems
in health care; many solutions involve the use of computers and computer-related
technologies.