Chapter 56 Title: Health Information Technology: Challenges in Ethics, Science,

Chapter 56 Title: Health information Technology: Challenges in Ethics, Science, and Uncertainty Quote: “It is usually and too often the case that many professionals regard ethics as a source of codes for the edification of the not-yet virtuous, as a place where pointy-headed boffins pass judgment on heathens…” Expectations: I expect to learn more about the health information technology, its systems, functions and importance. Book Review: This chapter talks about health information technology and various challenges in ethics, science and uncertainty. Computer has a big role in our society especially in the health professions is also indeed a rich source of ethical issues and challenges. This chapter also looked at these following issues; privacy and confidentiality, use of decision support systems and development of personal health records. Health information technology has also privacy and confidentiality, clinical support systems, diagnostic expert systems, prognostic scoring systems, the standard view and progressive caution. The functions of personal health records are to support decisions and to see the status of the professions. Things I have learned: I have gained the knowledge of understanding the health information technology and especially its importance in our society.

Integrity Questions: 1. Who is Kenneth W. Goodman? 2. What is a Health Information Technology? 3. What is the importance of Health Information Technology? 4. What are the different systems in health Information Technology? 5. What are the different functions of personal health?