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Why implement ISBT 128 bar coding since HL7 is the data transfer method used by most computers?

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Why implement ISBT 128 bar coding since HL7 is the data transfer method used by most computers?

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The two systems are complementary and designed to work together. HL7 is an electronic data interchange (EDI) (communication) protocol. It does not provide a system for electronically coding information on products. ISBT 128 is recognized within HL7. The systems are therefore compatible.