| [ Summary ] |
In order to facilitate accurate interchange and integrated utilization of hemodialysis information, we have designed a data interchange format for hemodialysis clinical information, HeMX (Hemodialysis Medical Information Exchange Format). HeMX has been intended to describe precise information on ordering and records required for hemodialysis therapy. It has been decided that ordinary health care information, including patient background, history of illnesses and prescriptions should be handled with other exchange methods. XML (Extensible Markup Language) was chosen as a describing language because of its portability, flexibility, ability for data structuring and affinity to the Internet. It is expected that prevalent usage of HeMX will improve the quality and efficiency of hemodialysis therapy by facilitating information sharing and health care cooperation. |