The Informatics Committee is a standing committee of the Central
Executive Committee
Chair
Dr Martin Bagaley
1. The Informatics Committee will provide a source of advice for
the College on all matters related to health information and
developments in health information management. This will be
achieved through two principal processes:
- Commenting and advising on all Reports received by the
Committee on issues related to health information. It is
anticipated that the majority of these will emanate from the NHS
Executive and Department of Health.
- Participation by its members on relevant national committees
and working groups concerned with health service information
issues.
2. The Committee will represent the College and provide expert
advice to appropriate national committees concerned with health
informatics (e.g. Academy of College’s Information Group and
National Programme for IT).
3. The Committee will provide advice to the Dean and relevant
Committees, through PPC, on matters related to professional
standards, education and training in relation to health
informatics.
4. The Committee will represent the College on national initiatives
on curriculum development and multi-disciplinary education and
training.
5. The Committee will disseminate information directly to College
members to increase their knowledge and support them in all areas
of health informatics.
Membership
Membership requirements of the Committee are currently under
review. If you are a member of the Royal College of
Psychiatrists and are working in or interested in Health
Informatics, you can enquire about joining by calling +44 (0)20
7235 2351 ext.152 or email: skennedy@rcpsych.ac.uk