100000-9
ClinicalHealth informatics pioneer and the father of LOINC
Definition
This term honors the long-standing contributions of Dr. Clement J. McDonald, the founder of LOINC and health informatics pioneer. Dr. McDonald's dedication, innovation, and hands-on contributions helped develop and continually improve medical informatics and health data standards.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Health informatics pioneer and the father of LOINC
Property
Hx
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Nar
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
H&P.HX
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Health Info Pioneer+Father of LOINC
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 100000-9?
LOINC code 100000-9 identifies "Health informatics pioneer and the father of LOINC". This term honors the long-standing contributions of Dr. Clement J. McDonald, the founder of LOINC and health informatics pioneer. Dr. McDonald's dedication, innovation, and hands-on contributions helped develop and continually improve medical informatics and health data standards.
What does 100000-9 measure?
This code measures Health informatics pioneer and the father of LOINC in ^Patient. It belongs to the H&P.HX class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.