HL7 for busy professionals : your no sweat guide to understanding HL7

This is a book for healthcare professionals who don't come from a technical background but the changing landscape has put them face to face with HL7 and the world of healthcare IT. If you want to understand HL7 and build up a working knowledge of the topic but don't have the time, then this book is for you. It is an easy read that you will have no problem fitting in your commute time or while waiting at the airport. We are going to demystify this topic! Preface 6 Part I 7 1. Introduction 8 2. What is HL7? 11 3. Integration Concepts 21 4. Evolution of HL7 27 Part II 32 5. Basic Concepts 33 6. Message Building Blocks 38 7. Working with a Message 43 8. Control Segments 51 9. Data Segments 64 10. Other Important Topics 80 HL7