ASTM E2436 PDF

Standard Specification for the Representation of Human Characteristics Data in Healthcare Information Systems (Withdrawn 2017)

ASTM E2436 – Standard Specification for the Representation of Human Characteristics Data in Healthcare Information Systems (Withdrawn 2017)

1.1 This document presents a standardized representationfor the content and structure of human characteristics data for use in healthcareinformation systems.

1.2 This specification may be extended to apply to characteristicsof non-human living things, such as in data systems supporting veterinarymedicine.

1.3 The following provisions are within the scope ofthis specification:

1.3.1 Logical representation of human characteristicsdata for individuals and populations.

1.3.2 Physical representation of human characteristicsat the data tier of healthcare information systems.

1.4 The following provisions are outside the scope ofthis specification:

1.4.1 The standardization of policy or regulation concerningthe employment of human characteristics data described in this specification.

1.4.2 The establishment or standardization of legal constraintsover the use of human characteristics in conjunction with healthcare clinicalor business processes.

1.4.3 Addressing or standardizing personal privacy, medicolegal,and system security provisions associated with documenting human characteristicsor storing human characteristics data.

1.5 This standard does notpurport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use.It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriatesafety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatorylimitations prior to use.