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4.3.2.141 CodeSystem http://hl7.org/fhir/linkage-type

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Official URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/linkage-type Version: 5.0.0
active as of 2021-01-05 Computable Name: LinkageType
Flags: CaseSensitive, Complete. All codes ValueSet: Linkage Type OID: 2.16.840.1.113883.4.642.4.315

This Code system is used in the following value sets:

  • ValueSet: Linkage Type (Used to distinguish different roles a resource can play within a set of linked resources.)

4.3.2.141.1 Definition

Used to distinguish different roles a resource can play within a set of linked resources.

4.3.2.141.2 Content

This code system http://hl7.org/fhir/linkage-type defines the following codes:

CodeDisplayDefinitionCopy
source Source of TruthThe resource represents the "source of truth" (from the perspective of this Linkage resource) for the underlying event/condition/etc.btn btn
alternate Alternate RecordThe resource represents an alternative view of the underlying event/condition/etc. The resource may still be actively maintained, even though it is not considered to be the source of truth.btn btn
historical Historical/Obsolete RecordThe resource represents an obsolete record of the underlying event/condition/etc. It is not expected to be actively maintained.btn btn

 

See the full registry of code systems defined as part of FHIR.

Explanation of the columns that may appear on this page:

LevelA few code lists that FHIR defines are hierarchical - each code is assigned a level. See Code System for further information.
SourceThe source of the definition of the code (when the value set draws in codes defined elsewhere)
CodeThe code (used as the code in the resource instance). If the code is in italics, this indicates that the code is not selectable ('Abstract')
DisplayThe display (used in the display element of a Coding). If there is no display, implementers should not simply display the code, but map the concept into their application
DefinitionAn explanation of the meaning of the concept
CommentsAdditional notes about how to use the code