# Scope and Content - HL7 Europe Extensions v1.3.0

* [**Table of Contents**](toc.md)
* **Scope and Content**

## Scope and Content

This guide sets out a collection of HL7 Europe extensions designed for applicability within the EU realm for both HL7 FHIR R4 and R5.

This includes extensions defined for HL7 Europe implementation guides, such as:

* HL7 Europe Laboratory Report
* HL7 Europe Medication Prescription and Dispense
* HL7 Europe Hospital Discharge Report
* HL7 Europe Imaging Study Report

### Purpose

This guide aims to:

* **Promote reuse** of FHIR artefacts across different European Implementation Guides and projects.
* **Avoid duplication** by complementing, rather than duplicating, existing FHIR core extensions or other widely adopted implementation guides.
* **Support harmonisation** across Member States to facilitate cross-border data exchange and EU-wide interoperability.
* **Encourage adoption beyond Europe**, contributing to globally usable solutions where appropriate.

