eHealth Action Guidance Type: Definition of FHIR Extension
DK.EHEALTH.SUNDHED.FHIR.IG.CORE\Ehealth action guidance type - Definitions - FHIR v4.0.1 Sundhed.dk
Sundhed.dk published FHIR v4.0.1 guidance defining the ehealth-action-guidance-type extension.
Summary
The eHealth Infrastructure has defined the 'ehealth-actionguidance-type' extension for use in FHIR resources. This extension provides guidance on specific actions and processes within healthcare data exchange, enabling standardized information sharing.
Key Players
Details
This document details the definition of the 'ehealth-actionguidance-type' extension, based on FHIR v4.0.1 specifications provided by the eHealth Infrastructure in Denmark. The extension is designed as an optional element found in all resources and aims to provide guidance regarding specific actions or processes during healthcare data exchange. Technically, the extension utilizes standard FHIR structures (such as Extension.extension, Extension.url, Extension.value[x]) and defines concrete values (including Coding, date, CodeableConcept). Notably, it uses a slice called `Extension.valueCoding` to ensure that codes referenced must originate from defined Action guidance types. This standardized approach is crucial for improving interoperability in cross-border or multi-system healthcare information exchange. By providing contextual guidelines—not just data structures—it helps bridge the gap between clinical workflows and IT systems, which is highly relevant for enhancing regional cooperation and electronic health record integration in Japan.
Technology Note
FHIR（Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources）は医療データ交換の国際標準。このエントリの関連技術: FHIR
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