Assessment Item: Research Paper

Task Description:

Students are required to write a 2,000 word research paper based on the technologies and/or health information systems utilised in their chosen medical field of interest. Research topics are to be discussed and agreed by the Lecturer.

Learning Outcomes - After successfully completing this course you should be able to:

1. Develop a broad understanding of the use of information technology within the health sector including how it pertains to efficiency, effectiveness of service delivery and patient care.

2. Develop a broad understanding of information flows, use of data and development of information to inform decision making

3. Describe the key attributes of a health information system.

4. Understand the management issues in the acquisition and implementation of information systems in the health industry.

5. Critically evaluate the systems used in health management, education, practice and research.

6. Recognise and debate the philosophical and ethical issues pertaining to information technology in the health industry.

7. Develop a broad understanding of current e-Health strategies and initiatives utilised to improve patient care nationally and globally.