This page is part of the HL7 Europe Hospital Discharge Report (v0.1.0-ballot: STU 1 Ballot 1) based on FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) R4. This is the current published version in its permanent home (it will always be available at this URL). For a full list of available versions, see the Directory of published versions
The HL7 Europe Hospital Discharge Report FHIR Implementation Guide defines a standard approach for representing and exchanging hospital discharge reports using HL7 FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) within the European context. It is aligned with the eHealth Network (eHN) Guidelines on Hospital Discharge Reports, supporting the European Health Data Space (EHDS) and ensuring interoperability across EU Member States.
This Implementation Guide aims to enable the consistent and interoperable exchange of hospital discharge information using the HL7 FHIR standard. It supports healthcare providers, IT vendors, and public health authorities in implementing cross-border exchange of hospital discharge data. The guide addresses the representation of structured and narrative clinical information to ensure the continuity of care in cross-border and national healthcare settings.
The scope of this guide includes: