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RoleLinkType A code specifying the meaning and purpose of every RoleLink instance. Each of its values implies specific constraints to what kinds of Role objects can be related and in which way. This table controls values for structural elements of the HL7 Reference Information Model. Therefore, it is part of the Normative Ballot for the RIM.
Lvl | Type, Domain name and/or Mnemonic code | Concept ID | Mnemonic | Print Name | Definition/Description
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1 | S: RelatedLinkType (REL) | S21429 | REL | related | An action taken with respect to a subject Entity by a regulatory or authoritative body with supervisory capacity over that entity. The action is taken in response to behavior by the subject Entity that body finds to be undesirable. Suspension, license restrictions, monetary fine, letter of reprimand, mandated training, mandated supervision, etc.Examples:
2 | L: (DIRAUTH) | C11605 | DIRAUTH | has direct authority over | The source Role has direct authority over the target role in a chain of authority.
2 | L: (INDAUTH) | C11606 | INDAUTH | has indirect authority over | The source Role has indirect authority over the target role in a chain of authority.
2 | L: (PART) | C11604 | PART | has part | The target Role is part of the Source Role.
2 | L: (BACKUP) | C21302 | BACKUP | is backup for | This relationship indicates the source Role is available to the target Role as a backup. An entity in a backup role will be available as a substitute or replacement in the event that the entity assigned the role is unavailable. In medical roles where it is critical that the function be performed and there is a possibility that the individual assigned may be ill or otherwise indisposed, another individual is assigned to cover for the individual originally assigned the role. A backup may be required to be identified, but unless the backup is actually used, he/she would not assume the assigned entity role.
2 | L: (REPL) | C15952 | REPL | replaces | This relationship indicates that the source Role replaces (or subsumes) the target Role. Allows for new identifiers and/or new effective time for a registry entry or a certification, etc.

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