An OpenEHR Template with the Integrated German LOINC Terms

Abstract

An OpenEHR template based on LOINC terms in German language (LOINC-DE) has been created for the structured clinical data capture. The resulting template includes all terms available in LOINC-DE, which can be selected from the drop-down menu for clinical data capture. The template can be used as an independent laboratory form or it can be customized for local needs. This approach presents the possibility to include terminologies in EHR when capturing patient data.