Data exchange
Data Exchange
Data exchange (pronunciation: /ˈdeɪtə ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/) refers to the process of transferring data from one system to another. The term is often used in the context of Information Technology and Healthcare Informatics, where it is crucial for different systems and applications to communicate and share information effectively.
Etymology
The term "data exchange" is derived from the English words "data", which comes from the Latin datum meaning "something given", and "exchange", which originates from the Old French eschangier, meaning "to exchange".
Related Terms
- Data Integration: The process of combining data from different sources and providing users with a unified view of the data.
- Data Migration: The process of transferring data between data storage systems, data formats, or computer systems.
- Data Interoperability: The ability of different systems, technologies, or software to exchange and make use of information.
- Health Information Exchange (HIE): The mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system.
- Electronic Health Record (EHR): A digital version of a patient's paper chart. EHRs are real-time, patient-centered records that make information available instantly and securely to authorized users.
In Healthcare
In the healthcare sector, data exchange is a critical component of Health Information Systems. It allows for the sharing of patient information between different healthcare providers, improving the quality and coordination of care. Data exchange can occur through various methods, including Direct Exchange, Query-based Exchange, and Consumer Mediated Exchange.
Direct Exchange
Direct exchange allows healthcare providers to send and receive secure information electronically to other healthcare providers with whom they have an established relationship.
Query-based Exchange
Query-based exchange is used by healthcare providers to search and discover accessible clinical information about a patient, particularly when treating a patient for the first time.
Consumer Mediated Exchange
Consumer mediated exchange allows patients to aggregate and control the use of their health information among healthcare providers.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Data exchange
- Wikipedia's article - Data exchange
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