Short Course

Impact of emerging and disruptive technologies in healthcare delivery

Date: 20 May 2009  Venue: City University London

The potential impact of any new technology in the healthcare setting
can be complex as technical issues and the requirements for patient
care need to be integrated. Therefore the need for new methodologies
for the successful implementation of emerging technologies into the
healthcare sector is a current concern.

This short course aims to provide attendees with up to date
information on emerging issues and so enable them to prepare for
future challenges.

Topics to be presented by leading health informaticians include:

- Emerging areas such as implantable chips

- Case study: RFID and challenges

- Common user interface

- Emerging Technologies in Emerging Markets

- Identifying disruptive technologies in healthcare

- Open Source EHR - Ready for Prime Time?

For further information go to
http://www.soi.city.ac.uk/organisation/chi/news_and_activities.html


Gill Smith
Executive Officer
Centre for Health Informatics

Tel: 020 7040 8369
Fax: 020 7040 8364