These have been implemented in six representative regions in Europe, both rural and metropolitan, and a realistic validation of their benefits has been performed by measuring acceptance and usage. The networks are being considered as crystallisation points for future operational regional networks. Technically a Network of Co-operative Health Information Networks within Europe has been established. It consists of modular CHIN clients, linked to CHIN network servers, which are connected on a European level. The technical systems integrate application and service components in a standard modular and scalable way.
Specific services make use of basic and generic services.
Key criteria for the CHIN components are a set of international standards to support interoperability and scalability. The approach as a whole is based on an in depth investigation of user needs and takes into account the expertise of previous phases of research in HCT such as AIM, ENS, RACE and several national research programmes. Official CHIN project site . Details of SHOW .