Health informatics – HL7 Electronic Health Record-System Functional Model

This document provides a reference list of functions that may be present in an Electronic Health Record System (EHR-S). The function list is described from a user perspective with the intent to enable the consistent expression of system functionality.

The EHR-S Functional Model (EHR-S FM) sets out functional profiles that enable a standardised description and common understanding of the functions sought and/or available in a given setting (e.g. intensive care, cardiology, office practice in one country or primary care in another country).

Main sections:

· Scope

· Normative references

· Terms and definitions

· Overview and definition of the functional model (normative)

· Anticipated uses (reference)

· Conformance clause

· Glossary

· Glossary supplement: Record lifecycle events and descriptions (normative)

· Annex A: Function list

· Annex B: Glossary of terms for the EHR-S FM

· Annex C: Background