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Type:
Change Request
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Resolution: Persuasive
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Priority:
Medium
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FHIR Core (FHIR)
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DSTU2
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Orders & Observations
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BodyStructure
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Eric Haas/Kathy Walsh: 7-0-2
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Clarification
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Non-compatible
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DSTU2
Comment:
BodySite.modifier = "Modifier to refine the anatomical location. These include modifiers for laterality, relative location "
It is understood that "modifier" changes the meaning of a concept, e.g. family history changes the meaning of condition from that of a patient to family member, differntial diagnosis changes the meaning of diagnosis somewhat
Laterality (e.g. left hand, right hand) does not change the meaning of hand, merely refine the concept. Therefore, it should be a qualifier, not a modifier
Summary:
Suggest rename: BodySite.modifier to BodySite.qualifier to align with the definition and the intended use of the concept
- is voted on by
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BALLOT-2975 Affirmative - Stephen Chu : 2018-Sep-FHIR R1
- Closed