title: Problem-based education and health informatics.
abstract: In this contribution the traditional approach to education is presented and compared with the problem-based approach. Trends in the healthcare system indicate that education in health informatics and training in ICT becomes mandatory for students and healthcare professionals. These trends are presented. In addition the role of ICT in education and training is discussed. Finally some educational programs are presented.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical Informatics, University Maastricht, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Hasman
mesh_terms: D004493:Education / Q000639:trends; D005060:Europe; D006801:Humans; D008490:Medical Informatics / Q000193:education*; D018794:Problem-Based Learning; D012984:Software; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods*; D013664:Teaching Materials