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The '''[[American National Standards Institute]]''' ('''ANSI''') is a private nonprofit organization that oversees the development of voluntary consensus standards for products, services, processes, systems, and personnel in the United States. The organization also coordinates U.S. standards with international standards so that American products can be used worldwide. For example, standards ensure that people who own cameras can find the film they need for that camera anywhere around the globe.
'''"[[Journal:Unravelling the tangled taxonomies of health informatics|Unravelling the tangled taxonomies of health informatics]]"'''


ANSI accredits standards that are developed by representatives of other standards organizations, government agencies, consumer groups, companies, and others. These standards ensure that the characteristics and performance of products are consistent, that people use the same definitions and terms, and that products are tested the same way. ANSI also accredits organizations that carry out product or personnel certification in accordance with requirements defined in international standards. ANSI's operations office is located in New York City. The ANSI annual operating budget is funded by the sale of publications, membership dues and fees, accreditation services, fee-based programs, and international standards programs. ('''[[American National Standards Institute|Full article...]]''')<br />
Even though [[informatics]] is a term used commonly in healthcare, it can be a confusing and disengaging one. Many definitions exist in the literature, and attempts have been made to develop a clear taxonomy. Despite this, informatics is still a term that lacks clarity in both its scope and the classification of sub-terms that it encompasses.
 
This paper reviews the importance of an agreed taxonomy and explores the challenges of establishing exactly what is meant by [[health informatics]] (HI). It reviews what a taxonomy should do, summarises previous attempts at categorising and organising HI and suggests the elements to consider when seeking to develop a system of classification.
 
The paper does not provide all the answers, but it does clarify the questions. By plotting a path towards a taxonomy of HI, it will be possible to enhance understanding and optimise the benefits of embracing technology in clinical practice.('''[[Journal:Unravelling the tangled taxonomies of health informatics|Full article...]]''')<br />


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''Recently featured'': [[Public health informatics]], [[Health information technology]], [[Clinical decision support system]]
''Recently featured'': [[American National Standards Institute]], [[Public health informatics]], [[Health information technology]]

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"Unravelling the tangled taxonomies of health informatics"

Even though informatics is a term used commonly in healthcare, it can be a confusing and disengaging one. Many definitions exist in the literature, and attempts have been made to develop a clear taxonomy. Despite this, informatics is still a term that lacks clarity in both its scope and the classification of sub-terms that it encompasses.

This paper reviews the importance of an agreed taxonomy and explores the challenges of establishing exactly what is meant by health informatics (HI). It reviews what a taxonomy should do, summarises previous attempts at categorising and organising HI and suggests the elements to consider when seeking to develop a system of classification.

The paper does not provide all the answers, but it does clarify the questions. By plotting a path towards a taxonomy of HI, it will be possible to enhance understanding and optimise the benefits of embracing technology in clinical practice.(Full article...)


Recently featured: American National Standards Institute, Public health informatics, Health information technology

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