A standard set of document types within the medical record must be developed to move the information to a digital form. Once the set of XML document types are developed, there will be a common electronic representation. In order for XML to become the solution, however, there must be coordination between standardization efforts so that the document descriptions, tag names, and attribute representations do not diverge. Established in 1970, E31 meets semi-annually as a committee in May and November. Members and visitors attend three days of meetings that include technical subcommittee sessions and a plenary meeting.
Some subcommittees occasionally meet on an accelerated basis.
The committee, with current membership of approximately 270 members, currently holds jurisdiction of over 30 approved standards and additional draft standards. XML Schema for Patient Medical Record. From Jonathan Borden, Co-Chair, ASTM E31.25 XML Healthcare DTDs. E31.25 XML Healthcare DTDs . By Rachael Sokolowski.