Health informatics: Connecting the dots in global health systems
Smart devices, healthcare apps and AI-powered tools aren’t just impacting the functioning of the healthcare industry, they’re fundamentally changing how we engage with our own health.
Telemedicine, electronic patient files, mobile fitness apps and similar software solutions bear great potential for improving people's well-being. Standards for health-related IT applications enhance data interoperability, security, and user experience, facilitating better patient care and medical research.
Top standards
Information technology — User interface accessibility
Part 1: User accessibility needs
Medical device software — Software life cycle processes
Medical devices — Guidance on the application of ISO 14971
Part 2: Machine learning in artificial intelligence
Information technology — Accessibility considerations for people with disabilities
Part 2: Standards inventory
Health informatics — Information security controls in health based on ISO/IEC 27002
Health software and health IT systems safety, effectiveness and security
Part 5-1: Security — Activities in the product life cycle
Insights
Opinion
Healthcare cybersecurity: Diagnosing risks, prescribing solutions
Cyber-attacks can severely impact personal lives and put patients at risk of harm. That’s why cybersecurity is vital for healthcare organizations to protect patient wellbeing and privacy at all times.
Electronic health records explained
Electronic health records can revolutionize healthcare for both patients and providers. By promoting collaboration between health professionals, they foster a patient-centred approach to healthcare delivery.