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Review
. 2002 Nov;56(11):808-12.
doi: 10.1136/jech.56.11.808.

Basic concepts in medical informatics

J C Wyatt  1 , J L Y Liu
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Review

Basic concepts in medical informatics

J C Wyatt et al. J Epidemiol Community Health. 2002 Nov.

Abstract

This glossary defines terms used in the comparatively young science of medical informatics. It is hoped that it will be of interest to both novices and professionals in the field.

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