Database Search: Health Care Professionals

"Using medical data from leading UK clinicians and automatic generation techniques, Patient Rescue supports health professionals to understand the signs of patient deterioration, use correct assessment protocols and intervene effectively."

In The Anatomy of Care, players can experience a bit of what it is like to be hospital employee. Players assume the role of five different hospital workers and can experience the importance of good communication between medical staff and patients.

"The American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) is the national professional society for physicians committed to disease prevention and health promotion. ACPM was established in 1954. Its 2,400 members are engaged in preventive medicine practice, teaching and research. Specialists in preventive medicine are uniquely trained in both clinical medicine and public health. They have the skills needed to understand and reduce the risks of disease, disability and death in individuals and in population groups."

"Founded in 1859, the American Dental Association is the oldest and largest national dental society in the world. Since then, the ADA has grown to become the leadingsource of oral health related information for dentists and their patients. There are over 157,000 ADA members from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. The ADA is a member-run organization managed by an elected Board of Trustees and a 473-member House of Delegates."

"The American Dietetic Association is the world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. ADA is committed to improving the nation's health and advancing the profession of dietetics through research, education and advocacy."

"AMIA is dedicated to promoting the effective organization, analysis, management, and use of information in health care in support of patient care, public health, teaching, research, administration, and related policy. AMIA’s 4,000 members advance the use of health information and communications technology in clinical care and clinical research, personal health management, public health/population, and translational science with the ultimate objective of improving health."

"The American Telemedicine Association is the leading resource and advocate promoting access to medical care for consumers and health professionals via telecommunications technology. ATA seeks to bring together diverse groups from traditional medicine, academic medical centers, technology and telecommunications companies, e-health, medical societies, government and others to overcome barriers to the advancement of telemedicine through the professional, ethical and equitable improvement in health care delivery.

“Bayer HealthCare researches, develops, manufactures and markets innovative products for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases. The company thus plays an important part in improving the health of people and animals. This subgroup comprises four global divisions: Animal Health, Consumer Care, Medical Care (Diabetes Care and MEDRAD) and Bayer Schering Pharma AG, Germany.”

"Founded in 1995 by Harvard Medical School teaching hospitals, the Center for Connected Health develops new strategies to move health care from the hospital and doctor's office into the day-to-day lives of patients. Leveraging information technology -- cell phones, computers, networked devices and simple remote monitoring tools -- the Center helps providers and patients manage chronic conditions, maintain health and wellness, and improve adherence, engagement and clinical outcomes."

"The Center for Information Therapy (IxCenter) is an independent, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, not-for-profit that aims to advance the practice and science of information therapy to improve health, consumer decision making and healthy behaviors. Launched in 2001, the IxCenter acts as a catalyst for health care delivery innovation by diffusing Ix strategies through research, education and collaboration. A core function of the IxCenter is engaging with Ix proponents and industry leaders through its IxAction Alliance."

"The eHealth Initiative is an independent, non-profit affiliated organization whose missions is to drive improvement in the quality, safety, and efficiency of healthcare through information and information technology. The adoption of ehealth initiatives promises to revolutionize health care in the United States by reducing errors, improving the quality of care delivered, reducing costs, and empowering consumers to better understand and address their own health care needs. eHI is the only organization that represents all of the stakeholders in the healthcare industry.

"Handicap International is an international organisation specialised in the field of disability. Non-governmental, non-religious, non-political and non-profit making, it works alongside people with disabilities, whatever the context, offering them assistance and supporting them in their efforts to become self-reliant-... the organisation has set up programmes in approximately 60 countries and intervened in many emergency situations.”

"Health Hero Network is a leading innovator of technology solutions for remote health monitoring and management. These solutions have demonstrated improved quality of care and cost savings in numerous published reports in medical literature, while winning industry awards as the best enabling technology for disease management. Health Hero Network offers health management programs delivering personalized daily monitoring and patient education in order to promote positive behavior change and provide timely, relevant, and actionable information to care providers."

"Inflexxion® develops scientifically-based, interactive technologies that help people improve their lives through behavioral change. Pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, healthcare professionals, and educational institutions rely on Inflexxion for online interactive programs that reduce health-related risks, enhance clinical outcomes, and positively influence quality of care."