Open source
Open Source (Medicine)
Open Source (pronounced: /ˈoʊpən ˈsɔːrs/) in the context of medicine refers to the practice of sharing and collaboration in the development and use of medical software, hardware, and data. The term is derived from the broader concept of open-source software development, which encourages universal access and contribution to a product's design or blueprint.
Etymology
The term "Open Source" originated in the context of software development to denote a specific approach to creating computer programs. Today, "Open Source" has a broader meaning, encompassing a set of values and practices that promote access to the product's source materials. The term was first adopted by the Open Source Initiative in 1998.
Related Terms
- Open Source Software: Software for which the original source code is made freely available and may be redistributed and modified.
- Open Source Hardware: Hardware whose design is made publicly available so that anyone can study, modify, distribute, make, and sell the design or hardware based on that design.
- Open Data: Data that is available to everyone to use and republish as they wish, without restrictions from copyright, patents or other mechanisms of control.
- Health Informatics: The interdisciplinary study of the design, development, adoption, and application of IT-based innovations in healthcare services delivery, management, and planning.
- Electronic Health Records: Digital version of a patient’s paper chart, real-time, patient-centered records that make information available instantly and securely to authorized users.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Open source
- Wikipedia's article - Open source
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