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Article: Health informatics education: An opportunity for public health in Canada
- Article from:
- Canadian Journal of Public Health
- Article date:
- May 1, 2001
- Author:
CopyrightCopyright Canadian Public Health Association May/Jun 2001. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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ABSTRACT
Health information infrastructure is being developed across Canada, and health informatics education should be a component of the emerging infrastructure. However, educational opportunities do not appear to be developing in pace with infrastructure. This study characterizes the required education, and describes specific issues facing the development of health informatics education. Twenty-six key informants were interviewed, and responses were analyzed to identify major themes. Subjects agreed that the current capacity for health informatics education is inadequate. Also, limited expertise could adversely affect health infostructure implementation and health system performance. A ...