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5.6.6 Resource HealthcareService - Detailed Descriptions

Detailed Descriptions for the elements in the HealthcareService resource.

HealthcareService
Definition

The details of a Healthcare Service available at a location.

Control1..1
HealthcareService.identifier
Definition

External Identifiers for this item.

NoteThis is a business identifer, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
Control0..*
TypeIdentifier
Summarytrue
HealthcareService.providedBy
Definition

The organization that provides this Healthcare Service.

Control0..1
TypeReference(Organization)
Summarytrue
Comments

This property is recommended to be the same as the Location's managingOrganization, and if not provided should be interpreted as such. If the Location does not have a managing Organization, then this property should be populated.

HealthcareService.location
Definition

The location where this healthcare service may be provided.

Control1..1
TypeReference(Location)
Summarytrue
HealthcareService.serviceCategory
Definition

Identifies the broad category of service being performed or delivered. Selecting a Service Category then determines the list of relevant service types that can be selected in the Primary Service Type.

Control0..1
TypeCodeableConcept
Summarytrue
HealthcareService.serviceType
Definition

A specific type of service that may be delivered or performed.

Control0..*
Summarytrue
HealthcareService.serviceType.type
Definition

The specific type of service being delivered or performed.

Control1..1
BindingDocumentC80PracticeSetting: Preferred: See http://hl7.org/fhir/vs/c80-practice-codes (Additional details about where the content was created (e.g. clinical specialty))
TypeCodeableConcept
Summarytrue
Comments

Change to serviceType?

HealthcareService.serviceType.specialty
Definition

Collection of Specialties handled by the Service Site. This is more of a Medical Term.

Control0..*
TypeCodeableConcept
Summarytrue
HealthcareService.serviceName
Definition

Further description of the service as it would be presented to a consumer while searching.

Control0..1
Typestring
Summarytrue
HealthcareService.comment
Definition

Additional description of the or any specific issues not covered by the other attributes, which can be displayed as further detail under the serviceName.

Control0..1
Typestring
Summarytrue
HealthcareService.extraDetails
Definition

Extra details about the service that can't be placed in the other fields.

Control0..1
Typestring
Comments

Can this just be removed, and extension if needed?

HealthcareService.photo
Definition

If there is a photo/symbol associated with this HealthcareService, it may be included here to facilitate quick identification of the service in a list.

Control0..1
TypeAttachment
Summarytrue
HealthcareService.telecom
Definition

List of contacts related to this specific healthcare service. If this is empty, then refer to the location's contacts.

Control0..*
TypeContactPoint
HealthcareService.coverageArea
Definition

The location(s) that this service is available to (not where the service is provided).

Control0..*
TypeReference(Location)
Comments

The locations referenced by the coverage area can include both specific locations, including areas, and also conceptual domains too (mode = kind), such as a Physical Area (tri-state area) and some other attribute (covered by Example Care Organization). These types of Locations are often not managed by any specific organization. This could also include generic locations such as "in-home".

HealthcareService.eligibility
Definition

Does this service have specific eligibility requirements that need to be met in order to use the service.

Control0..1
TypeCodeableConcept
HealthcareService.eligibilityNote
Definition

The description of service eligibility should, in general, not exceed one or two paragraphs. It should be sufficient for a prospective consumer to determine if they are likely to be eligible or not. Where eligibility requirements and conditions are complex, it may simply be noted that an eligibility assessment is required. Where eligibility is determined by an outside source, such as an Act of Parliament, this should be noted, preferably with a reference to a commonly available copy of the source document such as a web page.

Control0..1
Typestring
HealthcareService.programName
Definition

Program Names that can be used to categorize the service.

Control0..*
Typestring
Comments

Programs are often defined externally to an Organization, commonly by governments. E.g. Home and Community Care Programs, Homeless Program, ….

HealthcareService.characteristic
Definition

Collection of Characteristics (attributes).

Control0..*
TypeCodeableConcept
Comments

These could be such things as is wheelchair accessible.

HealthcareService.referralMethod
Definition

Ways that the service accepts referrals, if this is not provided then it is implied that no referral is required.

Control0..*
BindingReferralMethod: Example: http://hl7.org/fhir/service-referral-method (The methods of referral can be used when referring to a specific HealthCareService resource)
TypeCodeableConcept
HealthcareService.publicKey
Definition

The public part of the 'keys' allocated to an Organization by an accredited body to support secure exchange of data over the internet. To be provided by the Organization, where available.

Control0..1
Typestring
Comments

Note: This is a base64 encoded digital certificate.

HealthcareService.appointmentRequired
Definition

Indicates whether or not a prospective consumer will require an appointment for a particular service at a Site to be provided by the Organization. Indicates if an appointment is required for access to this service.

Control0..1
Typeboolean
HealthcareService.availableTime
Definition

A Collection of times that the Service Site is available.

Control0..*
Comments

More detailed availability information may be provided in associated Schedule/Slot resources.

HealthcareService.availableTime.daysOfWeek
Definition

Indicates which Days of the week are available between the Start and End Times.

Control0..*
TypeCodeableConcept
HealthcareService.availableTime.allDay
Definition

Is this always available? (hence times are irrelevant) e.g. 24 hour service.

Control0..1
Typeboolean
HealthcareService.availableTime.availableStartTime
Definition

The opening time of day. Note: If the AllDay flag is set, then this time is ignored.

Control0..1
Typetime
Comments

The timezone is expected to be that of the location this HealthcareService is provided at.

HealthcareService.availableTime.availableEndTime
Definition

The closing time of day. Note: If the AllDay flag is set, then this time is ignored.

Control0..1
Typetime
Comments

The timezone is expected to be that of the location this HealthcareService is provided at.

HealthcareService.notAvailable
Definition

The HealthcareService is not available during this period of time due to the provided reason.

Control0..*
HealthcareService.notAvailable.description
Definition

The reason that can be presented to the user as to why this time is not available.

Control1..1
Typestring
HealthcareService.notAvailable.during
Definition

Service is not available (seasonally or for a public holiday) from this date.

Control0..1
TypePeriod
HealthcareService.availabilityExceptions
Definition

A description of Site availability exceptions, e.g., public holiday availability. Succinctly describing all possible exceptions to normal Site availability as details in the Available Times and Not Available Times.

Control0..1
Typestring
Comments

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