Proposes use of Soft Systems Methodology (SSM) as a tool for analysing clinical decision support systems using various models. Authors Lee, P.C.H. and Loo, G.S

The study looked at tools that include interactive computer discs, videotapes, audiotapes, brochures, and computer-generated fact sheets to help patients make decisions about medical screening and treatment. According to the study, most research has looked more at the effects of the tools on patient knowledge and satisfaction than on patient-clinician communications and health behavior and outcomes. Author: AHCPR Research Report. AHCPR Publication No. 98-N001, September 1997. Agency for Health Care Policy and Research, Rockville, MD.

Email bulletins on internet and other technologies in health. Includes an archive of back issues, contact details, news and subscription details.

Written for healthcare professionals who wish to understand the principles of informatics, and the clinical applications of information and communication systems.

A comprehensive and well indexed text and web site combined detailing the essentials of Health (Medical) Informatics. A useful introduction to those interested in the growing field.

Journal on health informatics and related areas. Monthly publication with full article text available as well as news and trends information.

Journal of news, developments and resources of medical and health informatics across Europe.

Information on healthcare related technology, news, ratings, reviews and forums. Emphasis on Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and medical software. Significant advertising content.

A monthly magazine for informatics managers.

Content ranges from scientific research papers, through editorials and case studies, to websites, useful tools, reviews and conferences. Details of journal plus full online text access with citation information and contents alerts. Sample copy available.

Comment on value and importance of informatics in medical training. No references. Author: Krister Friday.

Provides an international medium for dissemination of original results and interpretative reviews concerning the field of medical informatics. Full text available by subscription.

International scientific peer-reviewed journal on all aspects of research, information, and communication in the healthcare field using Internet and Intranet-related technologies.

Current articles with full text and abstracts. Archives available as well as details for authors. Customized alerts, details of editorial board, guestbook and mirrored site links.

Conference report to Academy of Regents College's Information Group,London. Details topics, people and key ideas presented.

Offers free online access to articles, advertisements, events calendar and industry news.

Discusses four areas: structures to represent complex data and knowledge relationships, acquiring and presenting data to lessen overload, managing change to optimize information use and integrating information. Author: Nancy M. Lorenzi in Jnl. Am. Med. Inform. Assoc.

MSc in Healthcare Informatics essay on the planning and procurement stages of the United Kingdom integrated health record service. References listed. Author: Gavin Jamie

An on-line journal devoted to the field of clinical informatics and computer-based decision making.

Archived till September 2000 and then became 'Informatics in Primary Care' published by Radcliffe Medical Press.