HCI 385 - Consumer Health Informatics

5 CR

Previously HCTM 385.
This course focuses on consumer healthcare information needs, information seeking behaviors, and information sources. Topics include social networks, patient portals and information sources focused on health conditions. Additional focus will be given to development, use and regulation of personal health records as well as evaluation of health condition specific information available on the web.

Prerequisite(s): HCI 310 with the grades of C or higher, or permission of the instructor.

Course Outcomes

Discuss historical, legal and social trends surrounding consumer health informatics and consumer information needs
Evaluate currently available consumer health information technologies
Examine the impact of technology on consumer health decision making
Compare and contrast different consumer health informatics tools - personal health records, patient portals, and social networking
Propose methods to evaluate consumer health and information literacy
Summarize healthcare informatics policies and regulations that impact consumer health informatics

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