Cross Enterprise Document Sharing
Cross Enterprise Document Sharing (XDS)
Cross Enterprise Document Sharing (XDS) is a standard for exchanging health information electronically among healthcare providers. It is developed by the International Health Level Seven (HL7) and Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise (IHE).
Pronunciation
Cross Enterprise Document Sharing: /krɒs ˈɛntərˌpraɪz ˈdɒkjʊmənt ˈʃɛərɪŋ/
Etymology
The term "Cross Enterprise Document Sharing" is derived from its function. "Cross" refers to the exchange of information across different healthcare enterprises. "Document" refers to the health information being exchanged. "Sharing" refers to the act of making the information available to other healthcare providers.
Definition
Cross Enterprise Document Sharing (XDS) is a system that facilitates the registration, distribution and access of patient electronic health records. XDS allows healthcare providers to share patient records electronically, improving the efficiency and quality of patient care.
Related Terms
- Electronic Health Record (EHR): An electronic version of a patient's medical history, maintained by the provider over time.
- Health Level Seven (HL7): An international community of healthcare subject matter experts and information scientists collaborating to create standards for the exchange, management and integration of electronic healthcare information.
- Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise (IHE): An initiative promoting the coordinated use of established standards to address specific clinical needs in support of optimal patient care.
See Also
- Health Information Exchange (HIE)
- Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM)
- Clinical Document Architecture (CDA)
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cross Enterprise Document Sharing
- Wikipedia's article - Cross Enterprise Document Sharing
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