Health information systems and the advancement of medical practice in developing countries

Kgomotso H. Moahi; Kelvin Joseph Bwalya; Peter Mazebe Sebina

doi:10.4018/978-1-5225-2262-1

Health information systems and the advancement of medical practice in developing countries

Kgomotso H. Moahi
, Kelvin Joseph Bwalya
, Peter Mazebe Sebina

Information and Knowledge Management

University of Botswana

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Abstract

The continuous development of new technologies has led to significant socio-economic advances in modern society. When applied in the medical sector, healthcare delivery techniques are optimized. Health Information Systems and the Advancement of Medical Practice in Developing Countries is a comprehensive reference source for the latest scholarly research on technology utilization for delivering reliable and accurate health information to patients and clinical staff. Highlighting pivotal perspectives on topics such as mobile health, telemedicine, and healthcare access, this book is ideally designed for professionals, practitioners, researchers, academics, and graduate students interested in the benefits and challenges of technology applications in healthcare systems.

Original language	English
Publisher	IGI Global
Number of pages	350
ISBN (Electronic)	9781522522638
ISBN (Print)	152252262X, 9781522522621
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-2262-1
Publication status	Published - 27 Feb 2017

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities

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General Medicine

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