Have finally had my first book published. [/b]
GLIF3: A Representation Format for Sharable Computer-Interpretable Clinical Practice
Journal Article
Reference:
Manish Jansari . Journal of Biomedical Informatics, JBI, 37, 3, 147-161. Published 2008.
Abstract:
The Guideline Interchange Format (GLIF) is a model for representation of sharable computer-interpretable guidelines. The current version of GLIF (GLIF3) is a substantial update and enhancement of the model since the previous version (GLIF2). GLIF3 enables encoding of a guideline at three levels: a conceptual flowchart, a computable specification that can be verified for logical consistency and completeness, and an implementable specification that is intended to be incorporated into particular institutional information systems. The representation has been tested on a wide variety of guidelines that are typical of the range of guidelines in clinical use. It builds upon GLIF2 by adding several constructs that enable interpretation of encoded guidelines in computer-based decision-support systems. GLIF3 leverages standards being developed in Health Level 7 in order to allow integration of guidelines with clinical information systems. The GLIF3 specification consists of an extensible object-oriented model and a structured syntax based on the Resource Description Framework (RDF). Empirical validation of the ability to generate appropriate recommendations using GLIF3 has been tested by executing encoded guidelines against actual patient data. GLIF3 is accordingly ready for broader experimentation and prototype use by organizations that wish to evaluate its ability to capture the logic of clinical guidelines, to implement them in clinical systems, and thereby to provide integrated decision support to assist clinicians.


Dr Manish Jansari
Dr Manish Jansari, MBChB, MRCGP, DRCOG, DFFPBM, graduated from Manchester in 1992. He spent 2 years in General Medicine with an interest in Cardiology before undertaking a Vocational Training Scheme in his hometown of Leicester. He completed the Leicester VTS in 2000 and became a full-time partner in a large local practice.
He has been involved with PasTest since this time, initially through lecturing and then through the development of the book title 'Hot Topics for the MRCGP and General Practitioners' which is now in its 4th Edition. He is actively involved in GP education and is currently the Leicester Vocational Training Scheme Organiser.
As well as his educational interests Manish Jansari is involved in management at practice level as Executive Partner and at PCT level. He has also been appointed as a founding Director of an independent Stockport-wide Practice Based Commissioning (PBC) organisation which controls the commissioning budget of the local PCT and is Director of an independent NHS estates company undertaking development and improvement of healthcare premises. He has been a Board member of the Local Medical Committee since 2001