Indicates the level of importance associated with reaching or sustaining a goal.
This Code system is referenced in the content logical definition of the following value sets:
This CodeSystem is not used here; it may be used elsewhere (e.g. specifications and/or implementations that use this content)
This case-sensitive code system http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/goal-priority defines the following codes:
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Definition
high-priority
High Priority
Indicates that the goal is of considerable importance and should be a primary focus of care delivery.
medium-priority
Medium Priority
Indicates that the goal has a reasonable degree of importance and that concrete action should be taken towards the goal. Attainment is not as critical as high-priority goals.
low-priority
Low Priority
The goal is desirable but is not sufficiently important to devote significant resources to. Achievement of the goal may be sought when incidental to achieving other goals.