I. Background and Introduction.- 1. History of Computers.- 2. Computers and Health Care.- II. Computer Systems.- 3. Overview of Hardware and Software.- 4. Programming Languages.- 5. Data Bases.- 6. System Implementation.- III. Clinical Applications.- 7. Hospital Information Systems.- 8. Ambulatory Care Systems.- 9. Medical Decision Making.- 10. A Case Study.- Epilogue.- A Computer Glossary.- Selected Readings.