Glossary
Searchable terminology from accessibility, web standards, and related fields.
4 results found in health informatics.
- E-Health (eHealth, Electronic Health)
- The use of information and communication technologies for health services, including electronic health records, telemedicine, mobile health applications, and patient portals. E-health aims to improve …
- Health Informatics (Medical Informatics, Clinical Informatics)
- The interdisciplinary field concerned with the design, development, and use of information technology and systems to improve healthcare delivery, management, and outcomes. Health informatics encompass…
- Informal Caregiver (Family Caregiver, Unpaid Caregiver)
- A person, typically a family member, friend, or neighbor, who provides unpaid assistance to someone with a disability, chronic illness, or age-related needs. Informal caregivers often help with daily …
- Patient Portal (Electronic Health Portal, Health Portal)
- A secure online platform that gives patients access to their personal health information, such as medical records, lab results, medication lists, and appointment summaries. Patient portals are intende…