title: The "Transplant-Euro-Computer-Network": a European medical information system.
abstract: The paper provides an overview of the European Computer Network interconnecting Transplantation facilities (Organ Exchange Organizations, Tissue Banks, and Registries). Background, usage scenarios, technical concepts, and perspectives are outlined. The key functionalities supported are the European Waiting List of urgent patients, the double Registration Check (DRC) Procedure, and interpersonal messaging functions. The DRC is based on a biological identification using the patients HLA characteristics to guarantee the confidentiality and privacy of patient data in inter-organizational communications.
authors.affiliation: DeTeBerkom GmbH, Berlin, Germany.
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Weser
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hors
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Persign
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Langevin
mesh_terms: D003195:Computer Communication Networks; D003219:Confidentiality; D005062:European Union; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010361:Patients / Q000145:classification; D012042:Registries; D014015:Tissue Banks / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009927:Tissue and Organ Procurement / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014850:Waiting Lists