Dr. Thompson is a general practitioner with a large practice. Her patients come to her with a variety of health concerns, including head colds, aching Joints, migraine headaches, and fevers, as well as for annual wellness checkups. Dr. Thompson counts on health Informatics to keep her
practice running smoothly.
Use the Internet to research four health informatics professionals who would be helpful to Dr. Thompson. As you do your research, think about
the following questions:
• Who can help Dr. Thompson keep all of her patients' information secure and accessible?
• Who can help Dr. Thompson to bill her patients for the care they receive?
• Who can help Dr. Thompson quickly make notes about her patients' symptoms and diagnoses for her reference?
• Who can help Dr. Thompson communicate with patients who speak a different language?
• Who can help Dr. Thompson get quick and easy access to Information about different symptoms and treatments?
After you've researched these questions, write two to three paragraphs about the health Informatics professionals who would work at Dr.
Thompson's practice.