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What is Healthcare Information Systems (HISs)

Chapter 621
Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Third Edition
Electronic and computer based systems that are targeted at reducing the amount of paper that must be maintained for medical records and medical histories. HISs are also used to quickly transfer medical information between healthcare providers.
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The Use of Body Area Networks and Radio Frequency Identification in Healthcare
Peter J. Hawrylak (The University of Tulsa, USA) and John Hale (The University of Tulsa, USA)
Copyright: © 2015 |Pages: 9
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-5888-2.ch621
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