Describe the role of consumer informatics in the elimination of health disparities.

Introduction to Information Systems for Health Information Technology

Consumer Informatics

Learning Objectives

Explain consumer informatics.

Describe the importance of health literacy to the state of health.

Describe the role of consumer informatics in the elimination of health disparities.

Differentiate between the patient portal and a personal health record.

Clarify telehealth’s impact on the delivery of healthcare.