In this chapter, we introduce document image processing methods and their applications in the field of Medical (and Clinical) Science. Though the use of electronic health record systems are gradually spreading especially among big hospitals in Japan, and e-health environment will be thoroughly available in near future [1–3], a large amount of paper based medical records are still stocked in med...

background: informing plays a prominent role in attracting medical tourists. the enjoyment of proper medical information systems is one of the most important tools for the attraction of medical tourists. iran's ability in designing and implementing information networks has remained largely unknown. the current study aimed to explore information needs for designing a medical tourism website. met...

The large extent and complexity of scientific evidence described in the concept of evidence-based medicine often overwhelms clinicians who want to apply best external evidence. Hospital Information Systems usually do not provide knowledge-based functions to support context-sensitive linking to external information sources. Knowledge-based components need specific data, which must be entered man...

Strengthening the information support for decision making has been identified as an important first step toward improving the efficiency, effectiveness, and equitability of the health care system in the Philippines. A Philippine-German Cooperation is in partnership toward developing a need-responsive and cost-effective Health and Management Information System (HAMIS). Four information baskets a...