Table of Contents

Abstract

Defines the implementation of diagnostic imaging orders and results using HL7 Version 2.3.1 protocol, for communication between health service providers and diagnostic imaging providers within and between Australian health care settings.

Scope

This Standard covers implementation of diagnostic imaging orders and results using HL7 Version 2.3.1 protocol, for communication between health service providers and diagnostic imaging providers, within and between Australian healthcare settings. It includes the data segments and data elements that are mandatory (required), optional or conditional (required, based on a condition), and relevant usage notes in the Australian health environment, as well as use cases. The Standard provides consistent use of data definitions as well as commentary and references to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the National Health Data Dictionary (NHDD), the National Association of Testing Authorities Australia (NATA), The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) and the Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise (IHE) initiative. The content covers the description and usage of placer order management; that is, a new order from an order placer and order cancellation by an order placer. It goes on to describe the filler order management.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
Pages
ISBN
Committee	IT-014
Under Revision	DR 06584 CP
Supersedes	DR 04535