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Work item:
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H.Med-MGD
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Subject/title:
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Minimalistic Graph-based Data System for Web-based Healthcare Information Management
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Status:
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Under study
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Approval process:
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Type of work item:
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Recommendation
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Version:
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New
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Equivalent number:
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Timing:
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2027-01 (Medium priority)
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Liaison:
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ISO/IEC TC215, W3C
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Supporting members:
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Kamaleon, The University of Tokyo, OKI,
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Summary:
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Graph-structured data arises naturally in many areas of healthcare. Clinical pathways, referral relationships, diagnostic workflows, and medication interactions can all be naturally expressed as connected sequences of steps or relationships, in other words, as directed graphs. Graph representation aimed at edge-centric, browser-based systems is especially relevant to digital healthcare information management for the following reasons:
Privacy and Security: Healthcare data are bound by strict minimisation and protection mandates. Edge-centric architectures keep both data and computation close to their point of origin, reducing the volume of personally identifiable information transmitted or stored centrally.
Latency: Clinical environments rely on fast, continuous decision support. Processing data locally at the edge enables real-time alerts and interventions where every millisecond can affect patient outcomes.
Scalability and Efficiency: Most healthcare facilities are relatively small: from fewer than 200 beds to 500. Minimalist graph storage and querying can reduce resource requirements and simplify deployment.
Connectivity and Resilience: Edge-centric, offline-capable graph systems allow healthcare professionals to continue their work even when connectivity is not reliable, e.g., during emergency responses, home visits, or operations in rural areas.
IoT and Localised AI: Modern e‑health architectures use a great deal of sensor data and preliminary AI analytics. Bringing these to edge environments will promote further use of such technologies even in rural areas, bridging the gap in the use of AI in developing countries.
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Comment:
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First registration in the WP:
2026-03-17 17:38:25
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Last update:
2026-03-26 15:33:01
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