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EUPHIX
EUPHIX (/juː'fɪks/) is an acronym for EUropean PHealth Information eXchange. It is a web-based tool that provides comprehensive and reliable health information to health professionals and policymakers in Europe.
Etymology
The term EUPHIX is derived from the combination of the abbreviation for European (EU), the abbreviation for Public Health (PH), the letter 'I' for Information, and the letter 'X' for eXchange.
Related Terms
- Public Health: The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private, communities and individuals.
- Health Information Exchange: The mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system.
- European Union: A political and economic union of 27 member states that are located primarily in Europe.
See Also
References
- European Public Health Information Network. (2008). EUPHIX: EUropean Public Health Information eXchange. Retrieved from http://www.euphix.org
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on EUPHIX
- Wikipedia's article - EUPHIX
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