The Internet and the Future of Patient Care
Explore the profound impact of the Internet on the delivery of healthcare from the patient and provider perspectives, including the role of the Internet as an information source, a communication tool and a conduit for clinical consultations and chronic disease management. Examine how health websites, blogs and other popular social media tools are being used in health care.
Consider the changing nature of the doctor-patient relationship and the potential of the Internet to enhance access to and quality of care. Learn protocols for the use of email between doctors and patients, and investigate concepts of "Internet addiction" and "cyberchondria." Explore the future of health care in an information age where care will become increasingly personalized and distributed, and gain hands-on experience using virtual reality environments.
Instructor(s):
Peter Yellowlees, M.D.,
is chair of the Health Informatics Graduate Group; director of the Health Informatics Training Program; professor-in-residence with the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, UC Davis. He has an international reputation in telemedicine and education delivery, and is presently working on projects involving data mining and disease management protocols, Internet email and video consultation services, and the use of virtual reality environments for education and clinical practice.When:
Enroll now through Jan.4 and complete by March 26. Passwords issued Jan. 11.
Format:
You must provide your email address when enrolling to receive your password. Please set up your email account to receive email from "extensiondlc.net"; otherwise, the email containing your password may not reach your inbox. You will receive your password via email on the start date, or within two business days of enrolling if you enroll after the start date. From the day you receive your password, you will have until the completion date noted above to complete the course. If you do not receive your password in the time frame noted, please email us at: adminsupport@extensiondlc.net . This is not a self-paced course. Students will progress through the course together. Lessons will be posted one week at a time. The previous week's lesson will remain available for the duration of the course. Students, who enroll after the start date of the course, will have to contact the instructor regarding missed lessons.
Technical requirements:
A multimedia capable computer, a current email account and access to the Web using an Internet browser. More info.
Fee:
$950.00.
Special Discount fee:
10% discount for organizations enrolling three or more people at the same time in the same course. All registrations must be submitted at the same time and fees paid with one check, credit card or purchase order.
Credit:
3 quarter units academic credit, X420.13
Required textbooks:
Your Health in the Information Age by Peter Yellowlees ISBN 9780595527755. Buy this book from the UC Davis Bookstore.
Recommended textbooks:
The Innovator’s Prescription by Christensen, Grossman, and Hwang ISBN 0071592083. Buy this book from the UC Davis Bookstore.
Section:
093MHI214
Enrollment policies:
Refund or transfer requests will be approved, less a $30 processing fee, if a written email request, sent to studentservices@extensiondlc.net is received within two weeks of the student's start date and if the student has not gone beyond Lesson 1 of the course. The student will need to include his/her name, the course title and the course section number.
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