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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical and Health Informatics
  • Medical Informatics

Background:

  • Author's nearly 50-year career in medical informatics, starting in 1973.
  • Professional work commenced in 1978, concluding with retirement in 2021.
  • Farewell lecture occasioning reflections on the field's evolution.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Provide guidance on the future development and role of medical informatics.
  • Offer reflections based on extensive professional experience.
  • Contribute to the ongoing discourse in biomedical and health informatics.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of a 50-year career in medical informatics.
  • Presentation of twenty distinct reflections on various aspects of the discipline.
  • Leveraging personal experiences to inform future perspectives.

Main Results:

  • Twenty reflections cover professional careers, the interdisciplinary nature of medical informatics, research, education, academic governance, and scientific practice.
  • Insights into the evolution of medical informatics as a discipline.
  • Discussion on key competencies, collaborations, and ethical considerations in the field.

Conclusions:

  • The field of medical informatics has seen significant advancements over the past five decades.
  • Personal participation in medical informatics has been a rewarding experience.
  • The reflections aim to pass on knowledge and inspire future contributions to the field.