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Access to health information. Editorial.

C Kulikowski1, A Geissbuhler

  • 1Department of Computer Science, Rutgers-State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ, USA.

Yearbook of Medical Informatics
|July 30, 2008
PubMed
Summary

The 2008 IMIA Yearbook explores universal web-based access to health information. It showcases advancements in health informatics and its global impact on healthcare systems.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Informatics
  • Health Information Access
  • Biomedical Informatics

Background:

  • The 2008 IMIA Yearbook focuses on the theme "Access to Health Information."
  • This issue provides an overview of the Yearbook's purpose, content, and contributors.
  • It outlines the structure and acknowledges the contributions to the 2008 edition.

Discussion:

  • Health Information Access has become ubiquitous via the web over the last decade.
  • Numerous publications in biomedical and health informatics address the science and technology of the field.
  • The field significantly contributes to improving global health systems.

Key Insights:

  • The Yearbook features original contributions and selected papers from the past year.
  • It highlights the widespread availability and use of health information online.

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    • The 40th year of the International Medical Informatics Association (IMIA) is marked by this publication.
    • Informatics plays a critical role in ensuring equitable access to health information.