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Medical informatics: between science and engineering, between academia and industry.

Y Shahar1

  • 1Medical Informatics Research Center, Department of Information Systems Engineering, Ben Gurion University, Beer Sheva, Israel. yshahar@bgumail.bgu.ac.il

Methods of Information in Medicine
|April 6, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Medical Informatics is a scientific and engineering field, best viewed as an informatics specialization. Its future depends on strong ties to academia, healthcare, and industry.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Informatics as a scientific and technological discipline.
  • Its position bridging science and engineering, leaning towards engineering principles.

Background:

  • Analysis of the current state of Medical Informatics.
  • Examination of its role in academic, industrial, and healthcare settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define the nature and role of Medical Informatics in the 21st century.
  • To explore its connections with academic, industrial, and healthcare environments.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of existing Medical Informatics programs.
  • Observation of research in academic and industrial settings.

Main Results:

  • Medical Informatics is a scientific and technological field with an evolving scope.

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  • It aligns well with the engineering paradigm due to its multidisciplinary nature.

    • Conclusions:

    • Medical Informatics is a specialization within informatics, not a basic medical science.
    • Its survival and growth necessitate integration with academia, industry, and clinical practice.
    • Medical informaticians operate across academic, clinical, and industrial domains, all crucial for future development.