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Learning resources for medical computing.

F R Jelovsek

    The Western Journal of Medicine
    |December 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Acquiring computer literacy is challenging for medical professionals. Resources range from technical skills training to complex medical information system design.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Informatics
    • Health IT Education

    Background:

    • Medical professionals face challenges in developing computer literacy.
    • Learning resources for medical computing are diverse.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To categorize and describe resources for medical computing education.
    • To differentiate between technical skills acquisition and cognitive specialties in medical informatics.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of resources for medical computing.
    • Categorization of learning materials into four main areas.
    • Analysis of skill types required for each category.

    Main Results:

    • Four categories of medical computing resources identified: technical microcomputer use, office practice computerization, patient care tracking, and medical information systems.

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  • Technical skills (microcomputer use, patient care tracking) are comparable to medical procedures and accessible via commercial resources.
  • Office practice computerization requires data flow analysis; medical information system design is a cognitive specialty.

    • Conclusions:

    • Medical professionals can acquire basic computer skills through readily available commercial resources.
    • Advanced medical computing skills, such as information system design, require specialized cognitive training.
    • A structured approach to medical computing education is necessary to address diverse learning needs.