Standardisation of electronic data

1. Standardisation forms the foundation for accurate and efficient communication of electronic data
2. Benefits of standardisation:
   • Reduce cost of technical integration by allowing systems to interface in a uniform way and relieving system developers from building separate interfaces
   • Ensure information is interpreted by all users with the same understanding
   • Support reuse of data
   • Improve efficiency of healthcare services by reducing duplicate tests
   • Avoid errors by reducing miscommunication and reducing data transcription and duplication