2nd DSTU Draft For Comment

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1.22.2.1.null Value Set http://hl7.org/fhir/vs/postal-address-use

This is a value set defined by the FHIR project. Related v3 content: v3 Code System PostalAddressUse.

Uses of an address not included in Address.use

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This value set contains 8 concepts

1.22.2.1.null.1 PostalAddressUse

Uses of an address not included in Address.use

This value set includes codes defined in other code systems, using the following rules:

  • Include these codes as defined in http://hl7.org/fhir/v3/AddressUse
    CodeDisplayDefinition
    BADbad addressDescription: A flag indicating that the address is bad, in fact, useless.
    CONFconfidential addressDescription: Indicates that the address is considered sensitive and should only be shared or published in accordance with organizational controls governing patient demographic information with increased sensitivity. Uses of Addresses. Lloyd to supply more complete description.
    HPprimary homeDescription: The primary home, to reach a person after business hours.
    HVvacation homeDescription: A vacation home, to reach a person while on vacation.
    DIRdirectDescription: Indicates a work place address or telecommunication address that reaches the individual or organization directly without intermediaries. For phones, often referred to as a 'private line'.
    PUBpublicDescription: Indicates a work place address or telecommunication address that is a 'standard' address which may reach a reception service, mail-room, or other intermediary prior to the target entity.
    PHYSphysical visit addressDescription: Used primarily to visit an address.
    PSTpostal addressDescription: Used to send mail.

This value set is not currently used

The OID for the value set is 2.16.840.1.113883.4.642.2.326 (OIDs are not used in FHIR, but may be used in v3, or OID based terminology systems).

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