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RoleLinkType    NormativeStandard1

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
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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