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HL7 Europe Extensions v1.2.0 Released: Guide for EU-Specific FHIR R4/R5 Implementation

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May 4, 2026HL7 Europe

Summary

This guide, HL7 Europe Extensions v1.2.0, provides a collection of extensions designed for use within the European Union (EU) region. It supports both HL7 FHIR R4 and R5 standards, covering multiple critical healthcare processes.

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This implementation guide is based on FHIR R5 and offers a comprehensive package for medical information exchange within the EU realm. Key included extensions cover vital clinical processes such as 'HL7 Europe Laboratory Report,' 'HL7 Europe Medication Prescription and Dispense,' and 'HL7 Europe Hospital Discharge Report.' The package is designed to be applicable across both FHIR R4 and R5, requiring developers to declare a dependency on version 1.2.0 in configuration files like `sushi-config.yaml`. This release represents a significant step toward standardizing electronic health records and data exchange within the European Union. The package is copyrighted by HL7 Europe and is based on FHIR 5.0.0.

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