PMIP standards for information content, structure, management and security of electronic pathology reports messaging between Laboratories and GPs have been implemented across the NHS. These standards have been in operational use for since 2000 and pre-date the HL7 message standard.

Information on all aspects of current standards is provided here and also via the list servers which users can register for.

• Guidance materials for Laboratory and GP Practice-based staff

NHS Connecting for Health is supporting the current implementation until new systems and standards are in place. More information on the HL7 Standards.

Lessons learnt

• Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre Hospitals NHS Trust PMIP Implementation Lessons learnt (PDF 43Kb)

NHS Network - supplier status sites

• N3 status and information
• DTS status - NHS Messaging (NHS staff only, N3connection required): Syntegra helpdesk - 0800 590222