title: The European challenge in health information systems.
abstract: The challenge for Europe in the field of information and communication technologies applied to health care is that of "integration, modularity and security" of health information systems in order to obtain greater efficiency of health care, to assure quality of care and to promote industrial competitiveness.
authors.affiliation: Centre for Medical Informatics, Cath. Univ. of Louvain, Brussels, Belgium.
authors.forename: F H
authors.initials: FH
authors.lastname: France
mesh_terms: D003219:Confidentiality / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D005060:Europe; D006801:Humans; D007256:Information Systems / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration; D008499:Medical Records; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D018511:Systems Integration