This book offers a comprehensive review of the ongoing activities on patient data cards and health professional cards.
Apart from general issues like World Review, Regional Reviews and Harmonisation, the following topics are covered:
1. Policy and Countrywide Implementation;
2. Interoperability and Standardisation;
3. Financial Aspects of Card Projects;
4. Confidentiality and Security;
5. Legal Aspects and Data Protection;
6. Interoperability and Security;
7. Reports from Medical and Administrative Projects;
8. Health Professional Cards and Networks; 9. Future.
