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Advanced study of the strategies and frameworks that support the development and safe application of digital and information systems technology in healthcare.
| Paper title | Principles of Digital Health and Informatics |
|---|---|
| Paper code | DIGH701 |
| Subject | Digital Health |
| EFTS | 0.2500 |
| Points | 30 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 1 (Distance learning) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $2,889.00 |
| International Tuition Fees (NZD) | $10,674.00 |
- Restriction
- HEIN 701, HEIN 702
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- Course outline
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Critical thinking, Ethics.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
- Critically appraise Digital Health strategic goals (national and global) and articulate how digital technologies help address key public health priorities.
- Identify and demonstrate an understanding of the frameworks and key principles in place to guide the development of digital health and technology in the health sector
- Explain the foundational concepts in healthcare information technology; software, messaging standards, reference sets etc
- Consider the uses for the range of data and terminologies used in the health sector, acquisition, management, storage and governance
- Assess the ethical issues and risks associated with the application and use of digital and information technology and their mitigation
