Cda

Cda (Clinical Document Architecture) is an XML-based standard for structuring and exchanging clinical documents, such as discharge summaries or lab reports, in healthcare systems. It defines a framework for encoding clinical information to ensure interoperability between different health IT systems, enabling consistent data sharing and compliance with regulations like HL7 and HIPAA.

Also known as: Clinical Document Architecture, HL7 CDA, CDA R2, C-CDA, Clinical Document

Why learn Cda?

Developers should learn Cda when working on healthcare applications, electronic health records (EHRs), or medical data integration projects to facilitate standardized document exchange. It is essential for ensuring data accuracy, regulatory compliance, and seamless communication between hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare providers.

Learning Resources

• docs: HL7 CDA Release 2 Standard
• tutorial: CDA Tutorial on Health Level Seven International
• video: Introduction to CDA on YouTube
• course: CDA and Healthcare Interoperability Course on Coursera