CHAPTER 14: Information Technology and Biomedical Instrumentation

Susan H. Fenton, PhD, RHIA, FAHIMA

Frances H. Cornelius, PhD, MSN, RN-BC, CNE

Learning Objectives

After completing this chapter, the reader should be able to:

  • Compare and contrast the differing perspectives of individuals who participate in the development and implementation of health information technology (HIT) and the electronic health record (EHR).

  • Articulate the ethical responsibilities of the health informatics and information management professionals.

  • Describe the ethical issues arising from the use of biomedical instrumentation.

  • Identify potential development and implementation conflicts for EHRs and biomedical instrumentation and propose solutions to those conflicts. ...

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