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Reference Architecture

Overview

Reference Architecture provides guidance on how to apply specific IHE patterns and pan-Canadian Interoperability Specifications to address interoperability needs pertaining to the Patient Summary-CA use cases. It defines the interoperability landscape and outlines the rules of engagement to support the development of a connectivity platform for which external vendors can test and validate their solutions. For more information on core IHE Profiles and specific Canadian implementation guidance, refer to the Reference Architecture available here. Within the Reference Architecture, two options for implementation have been highlighted, with Option 1 having two scenarios.

• Option 1 - Document Repository/Registry Pattern Using MHD Profile

  • Option 1, Scenario #1: MHD implementation, where the Document Repository is Central
  • Option 1, Scenario #2: MHD implementation, where the Document Repository is Local

• Option 2 - FHIR Health Information Exchange (HIE) Pattern Using CA:FeX

• Option 3 - Generation of a Shareable Health Link (SHLink) for a PS-CA from a Clinical Data Repository

The transactions patterns presented above represent initial options to implement the Patient Summary use cases and are expected to evolve as we hear from the implementer community, and use cases are refined and added. We encourage the community to provide feedback on these emerging specifications.