Global informing. Impact and implications of technology in a global marketplace.
Although information technology is the foundation of global healthcare, its ultimate success as an enabler rests on balancing its potential against the problems it can create. This article examines the impact and implications of technology in a global marketplace, detailing key organizational, cultural, and clinical issues.
Simpson
Roy L
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Nursing Informatics, Cerner Corporation, Kansas City, MO 64117, USA. rsimpson@cerner.com
D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D014943:Global Health; D006801:Humans; D033181:Information Dissemination; D007255:Information Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D007256:Information Systems / Q000458:organization & administration*; D020407:Internet / Q000458:organization & administration; D008008:Licensure, Nursing; D008389:Marketing of Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration; D013673:Technology Assessment, Biomedical; D017216:Telemedicine / Q000458:organization & administration