Spurred by the impact consumer health informatics has had on patients and healthcare providers, this volume details aspects of this science, namely patient empo... » 

Spurred by the impact consumer health informatics has had on patients and healthcare providers, this volume details aspects of this science, namely patient empowerment, patient to provider communication, ethics, and security and confidentiality. It serves as a useful tool for medical informaticians, healthcare providers, professors, and students. «