homework week 2 a2

Consumer Health Informatics

Consumer Health Informatics (CHI) is the field that helps to connect  the gap between patients and health resources. Its focus is to provide  patients with the most complete health information possible.

Using the South University Online Library or the Internet, research  on CHI. Based on your readings and understanding, create a 3- to 4-page  Microsoft Word report that provides the answers to the following  questions:

• What role will medical informatics professionals play in CHI? What are some of the barriers to the growing role of CHI?
• What do you believe is the most important thing that needs to happen  next in order for CHI to continue evolving? How can it best be  addressed?
• What are the key factors in training users of health information systems technologies?
• How can personal health record systems and electronic health systems contribute to advancing the role of CHI?
• What are the three options for CHI that could improve healthcare quality and lower costs in the future? 

Submission Details:

• Support your responses with examples.
• Cite any sources in APA format.