Standardized Semantic Markup for Reference Terminologies, Thesauri and Coding Systems: Benefits for distributed E-Health Applications
Simon Hoelzer MD(1,2), Ralf K. Schweiger PhD(1,2), Raymond Liu(3), Dirk Rudolf(1), Joerg Rieger(1), Joachim Dudeck MD(1,2)
(1)Institute of Medical Informatics, Justus-Liebig-University of Giessen, Germany
(2)HL7 User Group, Germany
(3)University of California, Department of Medicine, San Francisco, USA
Abstract:
With the introduction of the ICD-10 as the standard for diagnosis, the development of an electronic representation of its complete content, inherent semantics and coding rules is necessary. Our concept refers to current efforts of the CEN/TC 251 to establish a European standard for hierarchical classification systems in healthcare. We have developed an electronic representation of the ICD-10 with the extensible Markup Language (XML) that facilitates the integration in current information systems or coding software taking into account different languages and versions. In this context, XML offers a complete framework of related technologies and standard tools for processing that helps to develop interoperable applications.
Tagged: CEN, diagnose, e health, ICD 10, interoperability, standards and terminology ; posted on Saturday, June 4th, 2005 at 4:20 pmNo Comments »
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