This report presents a review of the existing and emerging standards that are, or may be, applicable to healthcare information systems (HISs). The type of standards that are considered are those that focus on the issues of software safety, security, confidentiality, and integrity. This report also provides a discussion of the issues that need to be addressed in compiling a guidance for purchasers and developers of HISs.
This report also examines some standards which do not necessarily concern HISs but instead refer to general computer-based systems. These standards are examined because it is considered that they may be applicable, or adapted, to Healthcare Systems.