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A proposed referral centre based on HL7/XML.

T S Chen1, B S Liao, C H Lee

  • 1Department of Engineering Science, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.

Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|October 6, 2004
PubMed
Summary

This study introduces an electronic referral system using Health Level Seven (HL7) and eXtensible Markup Language (XML) over the Internet. This improves patient referral speed and reduces medical resource waste.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Informatics
  • Medical Systems Engineering

Background:

  • The internet's growth facilitates digital data exchange in healthcare.
  • Hospital referral systems are crucial for timely patient care and resource allocation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an electronic referral system using HL7 and XML standards.
  • To accelerate patient referrals and minimize redundant medical examinations.

Main Methods:

  • Designed a referral message adhering to Health Level Seven (HL7) standards.
  • Developed an internet-based referral center utilizing eXtensible Markup Language (XML) for data transformation and exchange.

Main Results:

  • Successfully created a mechanism for electronic data exchange in patient referrals.

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  • Demonstrated the potential to streamline the referral process and reduce resource wastage.

    • Conclusions:

    • The developed electronic referral system offers a model for efficient inter-hospital data sharing.
    • This HL7 and XML-based approach can enhance referral practices and optimize medical resource utilization.