Goal priority

Indicates the level of importance associated with reaching or sustaining a goal.

This code system http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/goal-priority defines the following codes:

CodeDisplayDefinition
high-priority High PriorityIndicates that the goal is of considerable importance and should be a primary focus of care delivery.
medium-priority Medium PriorityIndicates 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 PriorityThe 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.
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