Health informatics — Categorial structure for terminological systems of surgical procedures

This standard specifies the minimal characteristics of a categorial structure for terminological systems of surgical procedures. It also specifies the minimal domain constraints to support interoperability, comparability and the exchange of meaningful information on surgical procedures.

This standard is intended to be used as an integrated part of computer-based applications and for electronic health care records. It is not for manual use or intended for use by individual clinicians or hospital administrators.

Main sections:

· Scope

· Normative references

· Terms and definitions

· Description of categorial structure for terminological systems of surgical procedures

· Domain constraint requirements

· UML (Unified Modelling Language) diagram

· Annex A: Definitions from ISO 17115:2007

· Annex B: Categorial structures of the most recent and/or more widespread terminological systems (in use or in progress) or surgical procedures

· Annex C: Excerpt of EN 15521:2007 giving definitions of the entities of the category human anatomy