HL7 EHR-System Functional Model, R2

The HL7 EHR-System Functional Model provides a reference list of functions that may be present in an Electronic Health Record System (EHR-S).

This release builds on the previous release (Release 1.1) of the model, offering a more comprehensive set of functions and criteria. It provides an international standard for global use, supports interoperability, and enables a consistent framework for the development of profiles which are conformant to the base model.

Main sections:

� Changes from previous release

� Scope

� Terms and definitions

� Overview and definition of the functional model (normative)

� Anticipated uses (reference)

� Conformance clause

� Annex A (normative): Function list

� Annex B (informative): Glossary of terms for EHR-S FM

� Annex C (informative): History of the action-verb hierarchy

� Annex D (informative): Contributing organisations

� Annex E (informative): Background

� Annex G (informative) Other Offerings and Requests from the EHR Work