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