The module introduces students to population level health information and to principles of health informatics.
The aim of the module is to provide students with an understanding of: why health information is important; how to identify valid sources of health information; health information system in UK and how they are integrated; the governance structure behind health information; the role of computerised decision support systems; and emerging information related technologies in delivering health care.
The module enables students to: appreciate the vast amount of accessible health information available; value the impact of high-quality health intelligence in shaping public health policies and interventions and understand the role of health informatics in delivering health care in an efficient way.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Develop, collate and appraise suitable health information data and systems to describe given health conditions;
Understand and interpret current trends and future developments in population health data collection and storage;
Critically analyse governance structures in handling health information related data;
Understand the principles of the role of computerised decision support tools in the management of health conditions at a population level.
Assessment
37774-01 : Assignment : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions
Assessment:
One 2500 word written assignment to investigate the epidemiology of a given health condition and analyse aspects of a health information system related to that subject
