Abstract: The present invention provides methods for extracting generalized guideline execution tasks from a guideline representation model. The present invention further provides methods for integrating generalized guideline execution tasks into a generic guideline representation model. The present invention also provides methods and systems for providing a generic guideline representation model for use by a guideline execution engine. Finally, the present invention provides methods and systems for enabling a user to map between a guideline representation model and a generic guideline representation model.

Abstract: The present invention provides computerized methods, corresponding systems, and computer-readable media for executing a guideline encoded in a format based on one of a plurality of guideline representation models that include: identifying the encoding format of the guideline; translating the guideline from the identified encoding format into a generic representation format, using a generic guideline execution engine capable of executing a guideline in the generic representation format, and capable of executing guidelines originally encoded in a format based on one of a plurality of guideline representation models; and executing the translated guideline.

Abstract: The present invention provides computerized methods, systems, and computer-readable media for flexibly executing a guideline encoded in a format based on a guideline representation model. The method includes retrieving a trace record for an instance of the guideline being executed, and recommending to a user a guideline step for execution based on the execution history of the guideline instance. The trace record includes an execution history for the instance of the guideline being executed. Flexibility further provided therewith by allowing a user to override a recommended step, stop a step and start a step of a guideline.