F Martin-Sanchez1, V Maojo, G Lopez-Campos. 1. Department of Bioinformatics, Health Informatics Coordination Unit, Institute of Health Carlos III, Ministry of Health and Consumer Affairs, Madrid, Spain. fmartin@isciii.es
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To outline the main issues related to the impact of the data generated by the Human Genome Project on health information systems. A major challenge for medical informatics is identified, consisting of adapting traditional systems to new genetic-based diagnostic and therapeutic tools. METHODS: Reviewing and analysing the different health information levels from an organisational complexity point of view. A model is proposed to explain the interactions between health informatics, bioinformatics and molecular medicine. RESULTS: We suggest a new framework that integrates genetic data into health information systems. Using this model, new topics for future research and development are identified. CONCLUSIONS: We are witnessing the birth of a new era (post-genomics). In this era technological advancements in genomics offer new opportunities for clinical applications. Medical informaticians should play an important role in this new endeavour.
OBJECTIVE: To outline the main issues related to the impact of the data generated by the Human Genome Project on health information systems. A major challenge for medical informatics is identified, consisting of adapting traditional systems to new genetic-based diagnostic and therapeutic tools. METHODS: Reviewing and analysing the different health information levels from an organisational complexity point of view. A model is proposed to explain the interactions between health informatics, bioinformatics and molecular medicine. RESULTS: We suggest a new framework that integrates genetic data into health information systems. Using this model, new topics for future research and development are identified. CONCLUSIONS: We are witnessing the birth of a new era (post-genomics). In this era technological advancements in genomics offer new opportunities for clinical applications. Medical informaticians should play an important role in this new endeavour.
Authors: Erik M van Mulligen; Montserrat Cases; Kristina Hettne; Eva Molero; Marc Weeber; Kevin A Robertson; Baldomero Oliva; Guillermo de la Calle; Victor Maojo Journal: J Am Med Inform Assoc Date: 2007-12-20 Impact factor: 4.497
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