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v2.x
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Generic term for HL7 Versions 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.3.1, 2.4, 2.5, etc.
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2.XML
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HL7 recommended tags for encoding v2.x messages in XML. Raterly used in real workd - typically systems use "pipe-and-hat" format (see also).
Warning: Do not implement a new ancillary system interface that only speaks 2.XML. You will ultimately need support for pipe-and-hat at most institutions. |
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Accept
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That a TCP/IP server does to complete a client connection request.
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ACK
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Acknowledgement. Often used to "pace" connections between trading partners, see Original Mode and Enhanced Mode Acknowledgements.
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ACK, Enhanced Mode
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"Applicaiton" ACK. Added in 2.2. Useful response to prior message (e.g., query results, order response , etc.). This is not a communications-level response, but rather a resultant status return.
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ACK, Original Mode
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"Receive" ACK. Message has been received, but not processed yet. Original mode acknowledgements are what 95% of HL7 users mean when they speak of ACKs. Defined in v2.1, their use has remained in effect mostly to pace connections. Contrast with Enhanced Mode ACK.
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ACR/NEMA
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American College of Radiologists/National Electrical Manufacturers Association. Responsible for defining the DICOM message standard.
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ADT
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Admit, Discharge, Transfer. HL7 messages which cary patient demographics information. Defined in Chapter 3 of the HL7 standard. ADT are often sent by the HIS or registration application and broadcast to many other applicaitons in a typical hospital.
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Analyte
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A single result value. Typically a single OBX segment a lab result (ORU) message.
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ANSI
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American National Standards Institute. HL7 is an ANSI-certified standard.
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ASCII
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American Standard Code for Information Interchange. HL7 messages are encoded in ASCII encoding rules. Some systems use UNICODE to exchange messages, bu tht is not "official" valid.
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ASTM
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American Society for Testing and Materials. Defines ASTM standards used to exchange lab result data between and instrument or analyzer and a LIS.
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Attachment
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In HIPAA, clinical information complementing insurance claims. Used in 275 messages.
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Batch
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A collection of records in a single file. HL7 defines a batch file format, but it is rarely used because HL7 messages are typically sent in real time.
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Billing
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Clinical healthcare billing information systems.
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