Medical Subject Headings (MeSH): Health Information Systems

Health information systems (HIS) are systems that are used to manage and organize health-related information. These systems can be used by healthcare providers, hospitals, and other healthcare organizations to store, retrieve, and analyze health-related data, and they can support a wide range of activities, including patient care, research, and population health management.

Some examples of HIS include:

Electronic health records (EHRs): EHRs are digital systems that are used to store and manage patient health information. They can include a wide range of data, such as patient demographics, medical history, diagnoses, medications, test results, and treatment plans.

Clinical decision support systems: Clinical decision support systems are systems that are designed to help healthcare providers make informed decisions about patient care. They may provide recommendations for diagnosis, treatment, or other clinical actions based on the patient’s medical history and current condition.

Population health management systems: Population health management systems are systems that are used to monitor and improve the health of a population. These systems can help to identify trends and patterns in health data and can be used to inform public health interventions and policies.

Overall, HIS play an important role in healthcare by helping to manage and organize health-related information and by supporting a wide range of activities that are essential to the delivery of high-quality, safe, and efficient care.