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This paper introduces the topic of this special issue: challenges for medical informatics in the 21st century. This paper discusses the nature of medical informatics. Some descriptions and definitions of medical informatics are reviewed. Then the research aspects of medical informatics are discussed. It is argued that the more mundane aspects of medical informatics like system development and implementation are important and need further consideration, especially concerning social aspects and correctness.
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Academic and community-based family physician faculty must be adept at using technology as an information management tool and a vehicle for written communication. Today's family physicians must apply communication and technology skills in the traditional areas of research and education and in the ever-changing world of managed care, which in turn influences research and education. Written communication and computer competencies are interconnected by the need to collect, manage, and share information. While technology is changing the way family physicians practice, teach, and conduct research, the written word remains one of the most important means for communicating that information to others. This article summarizes the literature on competencies needed, methods used to prepare faculty, evidence of effectiveness of the methods, and recommendations for faculty development activities specific to communication of the written word, emphasizing information technology. We highlight gaps in that literature and offer a revised set of competencies for managing and communicating information in the context of a managed care environment.
In 1992 the Dutch College of General Practitioners (NHG) started a project, which lasted until May 1994. The project had three major objectives: establishing as exactly as possible what benefits we gain from using an Electronic Medical Dossier (EMD) can we find an influence on the quality of care? Which drawbacks or problems are there, advising on the optimal use of an EMD; What is the best place to record certain data? advising the Working Committee on Informatics (WCIA), of Dutch National Association of General Practitioners (LHV) and NHG on the directions for the new Reference Model 1995. To obtain these goals panel discussions and a questionnaire were used. The project resulted in advice on how to use the EMD in the most efficient way. Also we have learned about the use of GP-information systems and the perception about this usage by the Dutch GPs.