Identifies two or more records (resource instances) that refer to the same real-world "occurrence".

Indicates whether the asserted set of linkages are considered to be "in effect".

Need to be able to mark a linkage record as not to be used because it was created in error.

If false, any asserted linkages should not be considered current/relevant/applicable.

Identifies the user or organization responsible for asserting the linkages as well as the user or organization who establishes and establishing the context in which the nature of each linkage is evaluated.

Identifies which record a member of a set of resource instances considered as the reference to refer to the same real-world occurrence as well as how the items should be evaluated within entity and classifies the collection role of linked items. the resource instance in the set.

Distinguishes which item is "source of truth" (if any) and which items are no longer considered to be current representations.

The resource instance being linked as part of the group.