Course content

The health services sector is very information- and knowledge intensive. In addition, it is exceptionally large, complex and dynamic. The computerized patient record is an important clinical tool, and its content, structure and usage is discussed i depth. Further themes are coding, record standards, plans, requirements and legal issues, functionality, usability, computer-supported cooperation, decision support and guidelines.

Learning outcome

To give insight in, and understanding of the particular requirements to information systems, and information- and knowledge management, in the health services.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, programming laboratory, projects, theoretical assignments. The final grade will be the result of a portfolio evaluation, where the final exam will have 70% weight and other work 30%. The parts will be graded on a 0 - 100 points scale, the weighted result will be on the usal A - F scale. The course can be held in English if international students attend. If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may change from written to oral.

Compulsory assignments

• Exercises

Recommended previous knowledge

Some knowledge about medicine and healthcare. Basic informatics competence, including software engineering, information systems and modelling.

Course materials

Textbook, articles, lecture notes and other material.

Credit reductions