Telemedicine, electronic patient files, mobile fitness apps and similar software solutions bear great potential for improving people's well-being. Standards for health-related IT applications enhance data interoperability, security, and user experience, facilitating better patient care and medical research.

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Healthcare cybersecurity: Diagnosing risks, prescribing solutions

Cyber-attacks can severely impact personal lives and put patients at risk of harm. That’s why cybersecurity is vital for healthcare organizations to protect patient wellbeing and privacy at all times.

Remote patient monitoring: A guide for healthcare specialists

Regular, accurate and timely information is crucial for managing health conditions and monitoring patient progress. This is true for physicians everywhere: from busy hospital wards to self-run practices.

Electronic health records explained

Electronic health records can revolutionize healthcare for both patients and providers. By promoting collaboration between health professionals, they foster a patient-centred approach to healthcare delivery.

Top standards

Knowledge management of health information standards

Health informatics — Categorial structure for terminological systems of surgical procedures

Business requirements for health summary records
Part 1: Requirements

Health informatics — Directory services for healthcare providers, subjects of care and other entities

Health informatics — Principles and guidelines for the measurement of conformance in the implementation of terminological systems

Health informatics — Guidelines for terminology development organizations