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W Grimson1, B Jung, E M van Mulligen

  • 1Dublin Institute of Technology, Faculty of Engineering, Dublin, Ireland. william.grimson@dit.ie

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|December 28, 2002
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This study demonstrates a successful healthcare integration using a distributed healthcare environment (DHE) and XML, enabling patient record access and service booking. Engineering challenges were met, proving the system

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Area of Science:

  • Health Informatics
  • Distributed Systems
  • Healthcare Integration

Background:

  • Healthcare delivery requires robust IT infrastructure.
  • Patient record management and service booking are critical functions.
  • Existing systems often lack seamless interoperability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report on the integration of a distributed healthcare environment (DHE).
  • To detail the use of Synapses patient record server and XML for data exchange.
  • To describe client applications for structured data entry and remote booking.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a middleware approach for system integration.
  • Described the role of computerized patient records and a federated record server.
  • Explained the tailoring of XML for healthcare data exchange and integration challenges.

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Main Results:

  • Demonstrated the required functionality for healthcare delivery.
  • Successfully addressed engineering challenges in a controlled manner.
  • Validated the DHE middleware as a central component for service extension.

Conclusions:

  • The DHE middleware acts as a valid 'anchor' for specialized components.
  • XML is a suitable technology for client connectivity over extranets.
  • The described computing environment meets clinical and patient record demands.