Knowledge Coupling
New Premises and New Tools for Medical Care and Education
Published on 31. August 1991
Book
Hardback
XXIX, 362 pages
978-3-540-97537-3 (ISBN)
Description
"Medical Metamorphosis" discusses the premises upon which the coupling of knowledge to every action is based in the practice of medicine, as well as why these premises must change. The volume explores the methods of structuring and using medical knowledge and medical records that enables implementation of new premises and sets forth a specific approach to use of the computer. The work examines the new roles and skills that will be demanded of both patients and health care providers within the system based on these new premises. The author takes into account the broad implications of his philosophy for the social, economic, educational, and political structuring of the health care system. This monograph on computer medicine and nursing is intended for health administrators, physicians, medical educators, and allied health personnel.