Abstract
The medical informatics scene in Japan is in a phase of spreading Electronic Medical Record. The field of digestive endoscopy has also seen significant advances in picture archiving and electronic reporting systems. However, the interconnectivity and reusability of the information are not in a satisfactory stage, because of their insufficient progression. There were many epoch-making endeavors in standardization. In this article, we will review the standardization activities in Japanese digestive endoscopy, and will make a prediction on the direction of those activities in the near future.
