Publications

This page provides a list of important documents published by HL7 UK, including standards (V2 and V3) and guidance booklets.

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• HL7 UK Ezine Publication

HL7 Version 3 Primer Normative Edition version

HL7 UK first published "The Primer" in 2003, giving a complete introduction to HL7 V3. Since then, it has sold over 3000 copies throughout the world and has been translated into French and Japanese. The new 4th Edition has been completely revised and aligned with the Normative Edition of HL7 V3. It has been expanded from 85 to 120 pages and is essential reading - not only for newcomers to HL7, but also for purchasers of previous versions wanting to bring their knowledge up to date.

Details Understanding Version 3 - A Primer on the HL7 Version 3 Interoperability Standard - Normative Edition 4th edition (completely revised), Andrew Hinchley 2007, ISBN 3-933819-21-0, 120 pages, price £18 (volume discounts available). To obtain your copy complete the order form. If you have any queries regarding this publication please contact   .

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HL7 Messaging

This book provides a comprehensive guide to the HL7 version 2.x standard. The reader does not need to have any experience with HL7.

The book will provide the reader with a detailed explanation of the version 2.x messaging. It makes extensive use of examples. It is especially useful for those who are planning to implement, support, and/or need a good understanding of the standard. The intended audience is engineers, system administrators, interface engineers, IT personnel, and anyone who wants to get a thorough overview of this messaging protocol.

The author is Mike Henderson, who is a true HL7 veteran. He has had a long involvement with the standardization effort as member and/or chair of HL7 working groups, and has a broad experience in the healthcare industry actually implementing this standard. In addition, he has taught this subject for several years in locations as far as Brazil and India.

Note that HL7 Messaging is available directly from the publishers. 

Last modified 02/04/08