Introduction to computers for healthcare professionals / Irene Joos, Ramona Nelson, Marjorie J. Smith.

Rev. ed. of: Introduction to computers for healthcare professionals / Irene Joos ... [et al.]. 4th ed. c2006.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

On the way to computer and information literacy -- Computer systems : hardware, software, and connectivity -- The computer and its operating system environment -- Software applications : common tasks -- Introduction to word processing -- Introduction to presentation graphics -- Introduction to spreadsheets -- Introduction to databases -- Using the world wide web -- Computer-assisted communication -- Distance education : a student perspective -- Information : access, evaluation, and use -- Privacy, confidentiality, security, and integrity of electronic data -- Healthcare informatics and information systems.