MetadataResource - FHIR v4.2.0

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2.30.5 Resource MetadataResource - Detailed Descriptions

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Maturity Level: N

Normative (from v4.2.0)

Compartments: Not linked to any defined compartments

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Detailed Descriptions for the elements in the MetadataResource Resource.

MetadataResource
Definition	Common Ancestor declaration for conformance and knowledge artifact resources.
Cardinality	0..*
Type	CanonicalResource
MetadataResource.approvalDate
Definition	The date on which the resource content was approved by the publisher. Approval happens once when the content is officially approved for usage.
Cardinality	0..1
Type	date
Comments	The 'date' element may be more recent than the approval date because of minor changes or editorial corrections.
MetadataResource.lastReviewDate
Definition	The date on which the resource content was last reviewed. Review happens periodically after approval but does not change the original approval date.
Cardinality	0..1
Type	date
Requirements	Gives a sense of how "current" the content is. Resources that have not been reviewed in a long time may have a risk of being less appropriate/relevant.
Comments	If specified, this date follows the original approval date.
MetadataResource.effectivePeriod
Definition	The period during which the {{title}} content was or is planned to be in active use.
Cardinality	0..1
Type	Period
Requirements	Allows establishing a transition before a resource comes into effect and also allows for a sunsetting process when new versions of the {{title}} are or are expected to be used instead.
Summary	true
Comments	The effective period for a {{title}} determines when the content is applicable for usage and is independent of publication and review dates. For example, a measure intended to be used for the year 2016 might be published in 2015.