The Field of Health Informatics

question 8

Multiple Choice

The field of health informatics:

• A) Is aimed at improving, redesigning, and informing care.
• B) Creates a better understanding of the best interface between humans and computers.
• C) Enhances and deploys knowledge in the areas of health, medicine, organization, and population-based outcomes.
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

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