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Physicians and the Utilization of Information Technology

Physicians and the Utilization of Information Technology

James W. Holsinger
Copyright: © 2009 |Pages: 16
ISBN13: 9781605663562|ISBN10: 1605663565|EISBN13: 9781605663579
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-60566-356-2.ch025
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Holsinger, James W. "Physicians and the Utilization of Information Technology." Handbook of Research on Information Technology Management and Clinical Data Administration in Healthcare, edited by Ashish N. Dwivedi, IGI Global, 2009, pp. 398-413. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-60566-356-2.ch025

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Holsinger, J. W. (2009). Physicians and the Utilization of Information Technology. In A. Dwivedi (Ed.), Handbook of Research on Information Technology Management and Clinical Data Administration in Healthcare (pp. 398-413). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-60566-356-2.ch025

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Holsinger, James W. "Physicians and the Utilization of Information Technology." In Handbook of Research on Information Technology Management and Clinical Data Administration in Healthcare, edited by Ashish N. Dwivedi, 398-413. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2009. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-60566-356-2.ch025

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Abstract

This chapter introduces the issues faced by physicians in interacting with information technology (IT). It argues that the needs of physicians must be taken into consideration in order for successful implementation of information technology systems to occur. Physician professionalism and the development of their IT competence must be understood as well as understanding the need for physicians to acquire IT skills. The personality of physicians and the issues of their dissatisfaction with their profession are key elements for understanding physician engagement with IT. The Dreyfus model of skills acquisition may play a useful role in developing physicians’ IT skills. The author hopes that understanding the need for physician involvement in the development of information technology solutions in healthcare, as well as their level of IT skills, will assist healthcare organizations in the successful implementation of information technology both in heathcare institutions and physician practice settings.

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