( 8 reviews )
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Posted: Apr 29 2005
I worked in the USA as a hormonal health educator for nearly 25 years before coming back to live in Australia in 2001. I am a writer and published a book on Women's Health that sold over 30,000 copies in the 1990s. I have just begun a Masters in Health Informatics at Rockhampton University. Starting my studies, I felt as though I was rowing around in circles in heavy seas, and Kathleen's book was a great help to me by giving the big picture about Health Informatics in the U.S. and global scene. Kathleen's book is written for undergraduates, but I understand it is also being used in postgraduate programs. Kathleen's book is well organized, with helpful case studies, and it is written very clearly. My husband has two Ph.Ds (in other areas) and has written over 20 books. He has had a life-long interest in preventive medicine. He also felt this was a very well written book with a lot of helpful information.
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( 2 of 2 found this review helpful ) Posted: Nov 1 2001
AN ANALYSIS OFINFORMATICS FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALSInformatics for Healthcare Professionals, written by Kathleen M. Young of Western Michigan University, serves as a textbook for healthcare professionals participating in informatics courses.VALUE OF INFORMATION
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( 2 of 2 found this review helpful ) Posted: Oct 31 2001
Having read Informatics for Healthcare Professionals, overall, I am moved to put forth efforts to improve gathering, organizing, storing and disseminating health information. I am particularly inspired by Young’s vision of universal access to both medical information and patient records, which would facilitate continuous health maintenance and care for all people, regardless of world location or medical history. In this paper, I will discuss Young’s points regarding information and knowledge, as well as how she affects my career.
