October 2021 – The International Patient Summary

Standards and Specifications

The International Patient Summary (IPS) is building the bridge between the “home” health and care environment of the […]

According to Etienne Wenger , the structural characteristics of a community of practice (CoP) comprise a domain of knowledge, a […]

The International Patient Summary is a truly international asset to support the safe and efficient provision of care […]

Over the years, a lot of effort has been given to dissemination and education on the IPS. We […]

Working together towards a common goal. The construction of the IPS involves a number of standard components and bespoke specifications to make […]

As a developer or vendor of health information technologies, having standards for healthcare information is essential to developing […]

Global specification with local returns in patient care. The benefits to the major users of the IPS have […]

New patient, new data, direct in EHR. In most jurisdictions the needs of doctors in primary and secondary […]

Your key health data, whenever you need them. Citizens and patients have a significant interest in the International […]