Taxonomy Code 2083C0008X

The directory of Physicians (Clinical Informatics) in Palo Alto, California was last updated 1/9/2024

Physicians (Clinical Informatics)
Taxonomy Code 2083C0008X

Classification: Preventive Medicine

Description

Physicians who practice Clinical Informatics collaborate with other health care and information technology professionals to analyze, design, implement and evaluate information and communication systems that enhance individual and population health outcomes, improve patient care, and strengthen the clinician-patient relationship. Clinical Informaticians use their knowledge of patient care combined with their understanding of informatics concepts, methods, and tools to: assess information and knowledge needs of health care professionals and patients; characterize, evaluate, and refine clinical processes; develop, implement, and refine clinical decision support systems; and lead or participate in the procurement, customization, development, implementation, management, evaluation, and continuous improvement of clinical information systems.

Notes

Source: The American Board of Preventive Medicine, 2013 [1/1/2014: new]
Additional Resources: The American Board of Preventive Medicine, www.theabpm.org