The ReTaM lab code table management tool is a visual (and searchable) representation of the authentic source for laboratory codes.
KMEHR makes use of usual XSchema literals such as xsd:boolean, xsd:decimal and xsd:nonNegativeInteger.
The three following basic elements are essentials to build a KMEHR message and are used at all structure level.
For a first introduction to KMEHR messages, please follow the next guided tour. You can then turn to Basic page for a more structured and technical presentation or you can consult the complete example of the Tutorial.
Some messages use OIDs: unique object identifiers. Mostly to refer to a system or organization that itself uses its own codes to identify its elements or members.
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The syntax of a KMEHR message is primilarly determined by the XSchema, which is mainly composed of five files.
To take account of a new measure from January 2026, a version 2.2.1 has been created. This is an addition to the current iteration 1 in production, and with a proviso of new urgent political measures in the meantime.
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