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VocabularyDomainQualifier     

Vocabulary domain qualifiers are concepts that are used in domain constraints to specify behavior of the new domain.

Lvl Type, Domain name and/or Mnemonic code Concept ID Mnemonic Print Name Definition/Description
1 A: Extensibility A11047

The extensibility of coding determines whether or not extensions are allowed in the domain of a coded attribute.

2   L:  (CNE) C11049 CNE Coded No Extensions

The coded attribute allows only concepts from the defined value set. No extensions are allowed.

2   L:  (CWE) C11048 CWE Coded With Extensions

The coded attribute allows local codes or user entered text to be sent when the concept that the user would like to express is not a member of the defined value set. If the concept that the user wants to express is represented by a code in the standard value set, the standard code must be sent. The local code can be sent in addition to the standard code if desired. Only if the concept that the user wants to express is NOT represented by a standard code, can a solitary local code be sent.

1 A: RealmOfUse A11050

The jurisdiction or realm within which the domain will be used. A realm might be a country, a group of countries, a region of the world, or an organization.

2   L:  (Canada) C20838 Canada Canada
2   L:  (NorthAmerica) C20837 NorthAmerica North America
2   L:  (USA) C20836 USA United States
2   L:  (UV) C11051 UV Universal

The root or universal HL7 jurisdiction or realm from which all subsequent specializations are derived.


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