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Tables of Contents for Computer Literacy for Health Care Professionals
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Preface
An Introduction to Computer Literacy
1
11
Objectives
1
1
A Glimpse of Technology Over Generations
1
1
Pioneering for the Future
2
1
Computer Literacy for Health Professionals
3
1
Computer Applications in Health Care Today
3
3
Hospitals
4
1
Research Facilities
4
1
Physician's Offices
4
1
Insurance Companies
4
1
Specialized Service Companies
5
1
Specialized Professional Groups
5
1
Medical Informatics
6
1
Classifications of Computers and Computer Systems
6
3
Computer Classifications by Size
6
2
Classifications by Type of Data Transmission
8
1
Computerphobia and Technostress
9
1
Chapter Summary
10
1
Terminology and Review Exercises
10
2
Fundamental Components of Computers and Computer Systems
12
13
Objectives
12
1
Elements of Computer Systems
13
1
Computer Hardware
13
3
The Central Processing Unit
13
1
Peripherals
14
1
Interfacing Peripherals with the CPU
15
1
Computer Software
16
5
Systems Software
17
1
Applications Software
18
1
Choosing Applications Software
19
2
Compatibility Issues
21
1
Secondary Storage
21
2
Rules for Diskette Care
22
1
Chapter Summary
23
1
Terminology and Review Exercises
23
2
Data Processing
25
12
Objectives
25
1
Data Representation
25
1
Bits and Bytes
25
1
Coding
26
1
Data and Information
26
1
Components of the Data Processing Cycle
27
3
Input
28
1
Output
28
2
Storage
30
1
Types of Data Processing
30
1
Basic Data Processing Operations
31
2
Calculation
31
1
Input
31
1
Output
32
1
Query or Inquiry
32
1
Classification
32
1
Sort
32
1
Update
32
1
Summarize
33
1
Storage
33
1
Retrieval
33
1
Data Processing Operations at Work
33
1
Chapter Summary
34
1
Terminology and Review Exercises
35
2
Word Processing
37
13
Objectives
37
1
Keyboard Basics
38
1
Essential Word Processing Functions
39
1
Formatting
40
1
Editing
40
1
Printing
40
1
Saving
40
1
Retrieving
40
1
Word Processing Terminology
40
1
Modes of Operation
40
1
Block Operations
41
1
Search Operations
41
1
Other Word Processing Features
41
1
Advanced Word Processing Applications
42
2
Learning Word Processing
44
1
Using Documentation
45
1
Desktop Publishing
46
1
Command Driven, Menu Driven, and User Friendly
46
1
Word Processing at Work
47
1
Chapter Summary
47
1
Terminology and Review Exercises
47
3
Spreadsheets
50
10
Objectives
50
1
Essential Spreadsheet Terminology
51
2
Cells and Cell Location
51
1
Labels, Values, Formulas, and Special Functions
51
1
Argument and Range
52
1
Precedence
53
1
Relatives and Absolutes
53
1
Modes of Operation
53
2
Ready Mode
54
1
Edit Mode
54
1
Formatting Features
54
1
Numeric Formats
54
1
Column Formats
54
1
Function Keys
55
1
Advanced Features of Spreadsheets
55
1
Macros
55
1
Templates
55
1
Windows
56
1
Rules for Designing and Constructing Spreadsheets
56
1
Chapter Summary
57
1
Terminology and Review Exercises
58
2
Database Software and Information Management
60
15
Objectives
60
1
Data Base Essentials
61
1
Fields
61
1
Records
62
1
Files
62
1
The Data Base
62
1
Data Entry Operations
62
1
Additions and Deletions
62
1
Modification and Verification
63
1
Typical Database Operations
63
3
Sorting
63
2
Indexing Files
65
1
Types of Database Reports
66
2
Summary Reports
66
1
Exception Reports
67
1
Detail Reports
67
1
Database Organization and System Development
68
1
Relational Databases
68
1
Hierarchical Databases
68
1
Network Databases
69
1
Programming Prepackaged Database Systems
69
1
Information Systems
69
2
Categories of Information Systems
69
2
Factors in Designing or Selecting Information Systems
71
1
Chapter Summary
72
1
Terminology and Review Exercises
72
3
Communications and Networking
75
9
Objectives
75
1
Data Communications
75
3
Types of Transmission
76
1
Transmissions Speed
76
1
Types of Communications Lines
77
1
Communications Service Carriers
77
1
Value Added Networks (VANs)
78
1
Hardware and Software for Data Communications
78
1
Distributed Processing Configurations
78
1
Trends in Automated Office Systems
79
2
Electronic Mail
79
1
Voice Mail
79
1
Facsimile
80
1
Teleconferencing
80
1
Ergonomics
80
1
Telecommuting
80
1
Information Services
81
1
Chapter Summary
81
1
Terminology and Review Exercises
81
3
Administrative Applications in Health Care
84
13
Objectives
84
1
Types of Computer Applications in Health Care
84
1
Administrative Systems
85
1
Clinical Systems
85
1
Special Purpose Systems
85
1
Accounting and Financial Management Applications
85
4
Billing Systems
85
1
Office Practice Billing Systems
86
1
Insurance Claims Forms
87
1
Computerized Accounting Systems versus Financial Management Systems
88
1
Prospective Payment and Cost Containment
89
1
Trends in Health Care Financing Systems
89
1
Aspects of Operations Management
90
1
Materials Management
90
1
Staffing and Patient Scheduling
91
1
Interfacing and Integrating Computer Systems
91
2
The HELP System
92
1
COSTAR System
93
1
Chapter Summary
93
1
Terminology and Review Exercises
94
3
Specialized Information Management Systems in Health Care
97
12
Objectives
97
1
Computerized Pharmacy Systems
97
1
Medical Records Management Systems
98
3
Trends in Medical Record Maintenance
101
1
Computerized Laboratory Management Systems
101
1
Computerized Instructional Software Systems
102
2
Health Care Research Information Systems
104
2
Chapter Summary
106
1
Terminology and Review Exercises
106
3
Direct Patient Care and Treatment Applications
109
13
Objectives
109
1
Health Assessment Systems
109
2
Clinical Monitoring and Special Purpose Systems
111
6
Sensor Technology
113
1
Physiological Monitoring Systems
113
2
Arrhythmia Monitoring Systems
115
1
Pulmonary Monitoring Systems
115
1
Obstetrical and Neonatal Monitoring Systems
116
1
Drug Administration Systems
116
1
Patient Maintenance System
116
1
Holtor Monitoring
117
1
Issues in the Use of Automated Systems
117
2
Reliability and Validity
117
1
Fault Tolerance
118
1
Chapter Summary
119
1
Terminology and Review Exercises
119
3
Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems
122
12
Objectives
122
1
Artificial Intelligence
122
1
Definitions of Artificial Intelligence
123
1
Philosophical Considerations in the Area of Artificial Intelligence
124
1
Artificial Intelligence Methodologies
125
1
Searching and Heuristics
125
1
Knowledge Representation
126
1
Statistical Pattern Recognition
126
1
Challenges in Study of Artificial Intelligence
126
1
Robotics
127
1
Expert Systems in Health Care
128
3
The State of the Art
128
1
Examples of Current Applications
129
1
Social and Legal Issues
130
1
Advantages and Limitations of Expert Systems
131
1
Chapter Summary
131
1
Terminology and Review Exercises
131
3
Diagnostics
134
9
Objectives
134
1
Digital Imaging
135
1
Computerized Axial Tomography
135
2
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
137
1
Ultrasound Imaging
138
1
Expanding Technologies and Research
139
1
Fiber Optics and Lasers: The New Treatment Tools
139
1
Chapter Summary
140
1
Terminology and Review Exercises
140
3
Confidentiality and Patient Rights
143
10
Objectives
143
1
Computer Crime
143
4
Types of Computer Crime
144
2
Impact on Medical Environments
146
1
Guarding Against Computer Crime
147
1
Electronic Processing and Privacy
147
2
Privacy Legislation
148
1
AMA Guidelines for Computer Security
148
1
Protection of the Individual
149
1
Dehumanization and Depersonalization
150
1
Chapter Summary
150
1
Terminology and Review Exercises
151
2
Current Status and Future Directions
153
62
Objectives
153
1
Supercomputing and Multiprocessing
154
1
Applications in Medicine
155
5
Genetic Research and Genetic Engineering
155
1
Bioethics and Gene Research
156
1
Computers and Bioethics
157
3
Chapter Summary
160
1
Terminology and Review Exercises
160
19
Glossary
162
17
APPENDICES
Appendix A: Introduction to Disk Operating Systems
179
12
Appendix B: Word Processing Exercises
191
16
Appendix C: Spreadsheet and Database Exercises
207
6
Appendix D: Programming Languages
213
2
Index
215