FOSS for Health Primer

About the Book

The field of healthcare is fast-paced and fraught with many changes in protocols and decision algorithms. It is also complex with many stakeholders involved in the care of a single patient. Free and open source software (FOSS) is a philosophy for developing computer programs that have the flexibility to address the needs of many and adapt to rapid changes in the environment. This book takes a high-level view of FOSS and enumerates several high-impact projects in the healthcare domain. It aims to guide the reader through the often-confusing world of software development while keeping them grounded on the realities of healthcare. The result is a concise volume that health and IT professionals can use as a reference as they seek solutions to their clinical requirements.

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