2020/21 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
YCHI5010M Informatics in Health Care
15 creditsClass Size: 40
Module manager: Carolyn Czoski Murray
Email: C.J.CzoskiMurray@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2020/21
Pre-requisite qualifications
Acceptance onto an M level programmeThis module is approved as an Elective
Module summary
This module is an introduction to health informatics for students from a variety of backgrounds eg IT, health. Basic IT skills are needed but the module is about how IT is applied to health care and does not involve any programming. It considers the role of information and technology with health care, primarily within England but the delivery of the module allows for debate and discussion of issues that apply to other countries. The module addresses the important political and sociological factors that impact upon the success or otherwise of systems in health. A key component of the module is the application of theory to practice by a visit to a local health care organisation.Objectives
Health care and the improvement of health are complex activities for which information is vital. The aims of this module are to introduce students with varied backgrounds to health informatics and to give them a wide appreciation and understanding of the many factors that influence the effective use of information and technology in health care.Learning outcomes
Articulate the contribution that health informatics can make to improving patient care and demonstrate an understanding of informatics theory, concepts and practice.
Skills outcomes
Evaluation methods, investigation and research of evidence base in health informatics.
Syllabus
This module will discuss the basic principles of health informatics taking a critical approach to what it encompasses. It will consider health informatics primarily within the English NHS but consideration will also be given to approaches taken in other countries.
The outline syllabus is:
- Health care structure and processes in the NHS in England
- Changes brought about increased consumer power and how these impact upon the use of information in health care
- Clinical encounters and the role of record keeping in individual patient care and for population based planning, audit and research at local, national and international level.
Visit to a local health care department/organisation; use of technology to support the delivery and planning of health care systems currently in use in health care.
The role of structured and unstructured clinical data, coding and data standards; security and risk implications in health care; key issues in health informatics and how particular design strategies are suited to addressing them; the scope for automated clinical decision support.
Introduction to methods of evaluation; evaluation of a system within a primary care organisation; introduction to optional modules.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Group learning | 2 | 2.00 | 4.00 |
| Lecture | 10 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
| Practical | 4 | 1.00 | 4.00 |
| Seminar | 8 | 2.00 | 16.00 |
| Private study hours | 116.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 34.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 | ||
Private study
- 26 hours directed exercises and reading- 90 hours self study and assessment.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
- Seminar discussion and short exercises- One formative peer and tutor assessed presentation will be used in the module
- Email and tutorials will be used to provide feedback and support to students.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | about 3,000 words | 100.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 10/08/2020 08:41:25
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