For nursing courses. The Health Guide to Health IT and Health Applications The Health Guide for Physicians and Clinicians is a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of the key issues related to the adoption and use of health IT and patient care. Provides basic guidance to nurses and other healthcare professionals on the use of computer applications and medical information. The authors describe the concepts, technologies, and activities needed to achieve national IT goals that will help transform health care. The sixth edition reflects rapid changes in health information and information technology and draws on the expertise of partners involved in daily practice, education and research.