Retrieval for Clinical Knowledge

The Retrieval for Clinical Knowledge Profile describes how Health IT systems, Person Health Records, and HIEs can retrieve clinical knowledge on a topic suitable for presentation to a clinician or patient.

Summary

Each time an EHR or PHR wants to integrate with a new provider of clinical content, a new interface needs to be developed. The Retrieval for Clinical Knowledge (RCK) Profile provides a more complete implementation specification that will ensure that the same interface can be used across a wide variety of clinical content.

Systems Affected

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Specification

Profile Status: Trial Implementation

Documents:

IHE Patient Care Coordination Technical Framework:

• RCK Profile

Underlying Standards:

• HL7 Service Functional Model: Coordination of Care Service (CCS)
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See Also

Related Profiles

Consumer Information

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Implementer Information

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Reference Articles

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