This significantly expanded and newest edition of the bestselling HIMSS Dictionary of Health Information and Technology Terms Acronyms and Organizations has been developed and extensively reviewed by a robust team of industry experts. The fifth edition of this dictionary serves as a quick reference for students health information and technology (IT) professionals and healthcare executives to better navigate the ever-growing health IT field. This valuable resource includes more than 3 400 definitions organizations credentials acronyms and references. Definitions of terms for the health IT medical and nursing informatics fields are updated and included. This fifth edition also includes an acronyms list with cross references to current definitions and a list of health IT-related associations and organizations including contact information mission statements and web addresses. Academic and professional certification credentials are also included. As a mission driven non-profit HIMSS offers a unique depth and breadth of expertise in health innovation public policy workforce development research and analytics to advise global leaders stakeholders and influencers on best practices in health information and technology. Through our innovation companies HIMSS delivers key insights education and engaging events to healthcare providers governments and market suppliers ensuring they have the right information at the point of decision. As an association HIMSS encompasses more than 72 000 individual members and 630 corporate members. We partner with hundreds of providers academic institutions and health services organizations on strategic initiatives that leverage innovative information and technology. Together we work to improve health access and the quality and cost-effectiveness of healthcare. HIMSS Vision Better health through information and technology. HIMSS Mission Globally lead endeavors optimizing health engagements and care outcomes through information and technology.
This significantly expanded and newest edition of the bestselling HIMSS Dictionary of Health Information and Technology Terms Acronyms and Organizations has been developed and extensively reviewed by a robust team of industry experts. The fifth edition of this dictionary serves as a quick reference for students health information and technology (IT) professionals and healthcare executives to better navigate the ever-growing health IT field. This valuable resource includes more than 3 400 definitions organizations credentials acronyms and references. Definitions of terms for the health IT medical and nursing informatics fields are updated and included. This fifth edition also includes an acronyms list with cross references to current definitions and a list of health IT-related associations and organizations including contact information mission statements and web addresses. Academic and professional certification credentials are also included. As a mission driven non-profit HIMSS offers a unique depth and breadth of expertise in health innovation public policy workforce development research and analytics to advise global leaders stakeholders and influencers on best practices in health information and technology. Through our innovation companies HIMSS delivers key insights education and engaging events to healthcare providers governments and market suppliers ensuring they have the right information at the point of decision. As an association HIMSS encompasses more than 72 000 individual members and 630 corporate members. We partner with hundreds of providers academic institutions and health services organizations on strategic initiatives that leverage innovative information and technology. Together we work to improve health access and the quality and cost-effectiveness of healthcare. HIMSS Vision Better health through information and technology. HIMSS Mission Globally lead endeavors optimizing health engagements and care outcomes through information and technology.
Sellers offer a range of delivery options, so you can choose the one that’s most convenient for you. Many sellers offer free delivery. You can always find the postage cost and estimated delivery date in a seller’s listing. You'll then be able to see a full list of delivery options during checkout. These can include: Express delivery, Standard delivery, Economy delivery, Click & Collect, Free local collection from seller.
Your options for returning an item vary depending on what you want to return, why you want to return it, and the seller's return policy. If the item is damaged or doesn't match the listing description, you can return it even if the seller's returns policy says they don't accept returns. If you've changed your mind and no longer want an item, you can still request a return, but the seller doesn't have to accept it. If the buyer changes their mind about a purchase and wants to return an item, they may need to pay return postage costs, depending on the seller's return policy. Sellers can provide a return postage address and additional return postage information for the buyer. Sellers pay for return postage if there's a problem with the item. For example, if the item doesn't match the listing description, is damaged or defective or is counterfeit. By law, customers in the European Union also have the right to cancel the purchase of an item within 14 days beginning from the day you receive, or a third party indicated by you (other than the carrier) receives, the last good ordered by you (if delivered separately). This applies to all products except for digital items (e.g. Digital Music) that are provided immediately to you with your acknowledgement, and other items such as video, DVD, audio, video games, Sex and Sensuality products and software products where the item has been unsealed.
Sellers have to offer a refund for certain items only if they are faulty, such as: Personalised items and custom-made items, Perishable items, Newspapers and magazines, Unwrapped CDs DVDs and computer software. If you used your PayPal balance or bank account to fund the original payment, the refunded money will go back to your PayPal account balance. If you used a credit or debit card to fund the original payment, the refunded money will go back to your card. The seller will effect the refund within three working days but it may take up to 30 days for Paypal to process the transfer. For payments funded partially by a card and partially by your balance/bank, the money taken from your card will go back to your card and the remainder will return to your PayPal balance.