Australian Digital Health: Example Implementation of Organization Data using FHIR
Organization-metro-qld-path-lab.xml - Digital Health Developer Portal Digital Health Developer Portal
The Australian Digital Health Agency provided a Digital Health Developer Portal containing FHIR resources.
Summary
The Australian Digital Health Agency published an implementation guide example showing the organization data for a pathology laboratory, 'Metropolitan Pathology QLD,' based on the FHIR standard. This example uses HL7 FHIR format to structure detailed information such as identifiers and contact details.
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This page is part of the Australian Digital Health Agency's FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) Implementation Guide. It provides a concrete example, in XML format, of an organization resource for a pathology laboratory named 'Metropolitan Pathology QLD.' By structuring this data, it allows complex, institution-specific information—such as identifiers (e.g., HPI-O: 8003623233366565), NATA accreditation numbers (100101), and specialized fields (Pathology and Diagnostic Imaging Services)—to be represented in a standardized, machine-readable format. This is crucial for ensuring interoperability and data exchange between different systems. In Japan's healthcare IT sector, utilizing international standards like HL7 FHIR to structure metadata related to organizations and facilities is essential for achieving regional collaboration and enabling remote care. The example utilizes the `Organization` resource, defining multiple identifiers (Identifier) and contact details (Telecom, Address). This approach allows for a multi-faceted view of the healthcare facility's identity, significantly enhancing reliability in system data linkage.
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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