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5.6.7 8.7.7 Resource HealthcareService - Detailed Descriptions Resource HealthcareService - Detailed Descriptions Detailed Descriptions for the elements in the HealthcareService resource.

Detailed Descriptions for the elements in the HealthcareService resource.

Binding ServiceCategory : A category of the service(s) that could be provided. Comments Change to serviceType? © HL7.org 2011+. FHIR DSTU2 (v1.0.2-7202) generated on Sat, Oct 24, 2015 07:43+1100. Links: Search | Version History | Table of Contents | Compare to DSTU1
HealthcareService
Definition

The details of a healthcare service available at a location. The details of a healthcare service available at a location.

Control 1..1
HealthcareService.identifier
Definition

External identifiers for this item. External identifiers for this item.

Note This is a business identifer, not a resource identifier (see This is a business identifer, not a resource identifier (see discussion )
Control 0..*
Type Identifier
Summary true
HealthcareService.providedBy HealthcareService.active
Definition

The organization that provides this healthcare service. Whether this healthcareservice record is in active use.

Control 0..1
Type Reference ( Organization boolean )
Summary Is Modifier true
Comments Default Value true
Summary This property is recommended to be the same as the Location's managingOrganization, and if not provided should be interpreted as such. If the Location does not have a managing Organization, then this property should be populated. true
HealthcareService.serviceCategory HealthcareService.providedBy
Definition

Identifies the broad category of service being performed or delivered. The organization that provides this healthcare service.

Control 0..1
Type CodeableConcept Reference ( Organization )
Summary true
Comments

Selecting a Service Category then determines the list of relevant service types that can be selected in the primary service type. This property is recommended to be the same as the Location's managingOrganization, and if not provided should be interpreted as such. If the Location does not have a managing Organization, then this property should be populated.

HealthcareService.serviceType HealthcareService.serviceCategory
Definition

A specific type of service that may be delivered or performed. Identifies the broad category of service being performed or delivered.

Control 0..* 0..1
Binding ServiceCategory: A category of the service(s) that could be provided. ( Example )
Type CodeableConcept
Summary true
Comments

Selecting a Service Category then determines the list of relevant service types that can be selected in the primary service type.

HealthcareService.serviceType.type HealthcareService.serviceType
Definition

The specific type of service being delivered or performed. The specific type of service that may be delivered or performed.

Control 1..1 0..*
Binding Practice Setting Code Value Set: Additional details about where the content was created (e.g. clinical specialty). ( Preferred ServiceType: Additional details about where the content was created (e.g. clinical specialty). ( Example )
Type CodeableConcept
Summary true
HealthcareService.serviceType.specialty HealthcareService.specialty
Definition

Collection of specialties handled by the service site. This is more of a medical term. Collection of specialties handled by the service site. This is more of a medical term.

Control 0..*
Binding ServiceSpecialty : A specialty that a healthcare service may provide. Practice Setting Code Value Set: A specialty that a healthcare service may provide. ( Preferred )
Type CodeableConcept
Summary true
HealthcareService.location
Definition

The location where this healthcare service may be provided. The location(s) where this healthcare service may be provided.

Control 1..1 0..*
Type Reference ( Location )
Summary true
HealthcareService.serviceName
Definition

Further description of the service as it would be presented to a consumer while searching. Further description of the service as it would be presented to a consumer while searching.

Control 0..1
Type string
Summary true
HealthcareService.comment
Definition

Any additional description of the service and/or any specific issues not covered by the other attributes, which can be displayed as further detail under the serviceName. Any additional description of the service and/or any specific issues not covered by the other attributes, which can be displayed as further detail under the serviceName.

Control 0..1
Type string
Summary true
Comments

Would expect that a user would not see this information on a search results, and it would only be available when viewing the complete details of the service. Would expect that a user would not see this information on a search results, and it would only be available when viewing the complete details of the service.

HealthcareService.extraDetails
Definition

Extra details about the service that can't be placed in the other fields. Extra details about the service that can't be placed in the other fields.

Control 0..1
Type string
HealthcareService.photo
Definition

If there is a photo/symbol associated with this HealthcareService, it may be included here to facilitate quick identification of the service in a list. If there is a photo/symbol associated with this HealthcareService, it may be included here to facilitate quick identification of the service in a list.

Control 0..1
Type Attachment
Summary true
HealthcareService.telecom
Definition

List of contacts related to this specific healthcare service. List of contacts related to this specific healthcare service.

Control 0..*
Type ContactPoint
Comments

If this is empty, then refer to the location's contacts. If this is empty, then refer to the location's contacts.

HealthcareService.coverageArea
Definition

The location(s) that this service is available to (not where the service is provided). The location(s) that this service is available to (not where the service is provided).

Control 0..*
Type Reference ( Location )
Comments

The locations referenced by the coverage area can include both specific locations, including areas, and also conceptual domains too (mode = kind), such as a physical area (tri-state area) and some other attribute (covered by Example Care Organization). These types of Locations are often not managed by any specific organization. This could also include generic locations such as "in-home". The locations referenced by the coverage area can include both specific locations, including areas, and also conceptual domains too (mode = kind), such as a physical area (tri-state area) and some other attribute (covered by Example Care Organization). These types of Locations are often not managed by any specific organization. This could also include generic locations such as "in-home".

HealthcareService.serviceProvisionCode
Definition

The code(s) that detail the conditions under which the healthcare service is available/offered. The code(s) that detail the conditions under which the healthcare service is available/offered.

Control 0..*
Binding ServiceProvisionConditions: The code(s) that detail the conditions under which the healthcare service is available/offered. ( ServiceProvisionConditions: The code(s) that detail the conditions under which the healthcare service is available/offered. ( Example )
Type CodeableConcept
Comments

The provision means being commissioned by, contractually obliged or financially sourced. Types of costings that may apply to this healthcare service, such if the service may be available for free, some discounts available, or fees apply. The provision means being commissioned by, contractually obliged or financially sourced. Types of costings that may apply to this healthcare service, such if the service may be available for free, some discounts available, or fees apply.

HealthcareService.eligibility
Definition

Does this service have specific eligibility requirements that need to be met in order to use the service? Does this service have specific eligibility requirements that need to be met in order to use the service?

Control 0..1
Binding ServiceEligibility : Coded values underwhich a specific service is made available. : Coded values underwhich a specific service is made available.
Type CodeableConcept
HealthcareService.eligibilityNote
Definition

Describes the eligibility conditions for the service. Describes the eligibility conditions for the service.

Control 0..1
Type string
Comments

The description of service eligibility should, in general, not exceed one or two paragraphs. It should be sufficient for a prospective consumer to determine if they are likely to be eligible or not. Where eligibility requirements and conditions are complex, it may simply be noted that an eligibility assessment is required. Where eligibility is determined by an outside source, such as an Act of Parliament, this should be noted, preferably with a reference to a commonly available copy of the source document such as a web page. The description of service eligibility should, in general, not exceed one or two paragraphs. It should be sufficient for a prospective consumer to determine if they are likely to be eligible or not. Where eligibility requirements and conditions are complex, it may simply be noted that an eligibility assessment is required. Where eligibility is determined by an outside source, such as an Act of Parliament, this should be noted, preferably with a reference to a commonly available copy of the source document such as a web page.

HealthcareService.programName
Definition

Program Names that can be used to categorize the service. Program Names that can be used to categorize the service.

Control 0..*
Type string
Comments

Programs are often defined externally to an Organization, commonly by governments; e.g. Home and Community Care Programs, Homeless Program, …. Programs are often defined externally to an Organization, commonly by governments; e.g. Home and Community Care Programs, Homeless Program, ….

HealthcareService.characteristic
Definition

Collection of characteristics (attributes). Collection of characteristics (attributes).

Control 0..*
Binding ServiceCharacteristic : A custom attribute that could be provided at a service (e.g. Wheelchair accessibiliy). : A custom attribute that could be provided at a service (e.g. Wheelchair accessibiliy).
Type CodeableConcept
Comments

These could be such things as is wheelchair accessible. These could be such things as is wheelchair accessible.

HealthcareService.referralMethod
Definition

Ways that the service accepts referrals, if this is not provided then it is implied that no referral is required. Ways that the service accepts referrals, if this is not provided then it is implied that no referral is required.

Control 0..*
Binding ReferralMethod: The methods of referral can be used when referring to a specific HealthCareService resource. ( ReferralMethod: The methods of referral can be used when referring to a specific HealthCareService resource. ( Example )
Type CodeableConcept
HealthcareService.publicKey
Definition

The public part of the 'keys' allocated to an Organization by an accredited body to support secure exchange of data over the internet. To be provided by the Organization, where available. The public part of the 'keys' allocated to an Organization by an accredited body to support secure exchange of data over the internet. To be provided by the Organization, where available.

Control 0..1
Type string
Comments

Note: This is a base64 encoded digital certificate. Note: This is a base64 encoded digital certificate.

HealthcareService.appointmentRequired
Definition

Indicates whether or not a prospective consumer will require an appointment for a particular service at a site to be provided by the Organization. Indicates if an appointment is required for access to this service. Indicates whether or not a prospective consumer will require an appointment for a particular service at a site to be provided by the Organization. Indicates if an appointment is required for access to this service.

Control 0..1
Type boolean
HealthcareService.availableTime
Definition

A collection of times that the Service Site is available. A collection of times that the Service Site is available.

Control 0..*
Comments

More detailed availability information may be provided in associated Schedule/Slot resources. More detailed availability information may be provided in associated Schedule/Slot resources.

HealthcareService.availableTime.daysOfWeek
Definition

Indicates which days of the week are available between the start and end Times. Indicates which days of the week are available between the start and end Times.

Control 0..*
Binding DaysOfWeek: The days of the week. ( DaysOfWeek: The days of the week. ( Required )
Type code
HealthcareService.availableTime.allDay
Definition

Is this always available? (hence times are irrelevant) e.g. 24 hour service. Is this always available? (hence times are irrelevant) e.g. 24 hour service.

Control 0..1
Type boolean
HealthcareService.availableTime.availableStartTime
Definition

The opening time of day. Note: If the AllDay flag is set, then this time is ignored. The opening time of day. Note: If the AllDay flag is set, then this time is ignored.

Control 0..1
Type time
Comments

The timezone is expected to be for where this HealthcareService is provided at. The timezone is expected to be for where this HealthcareService is provided at.

HealthcareService.availableTime.availableEndTime
Definition

The closing time of day. Note: If the AllDay flag is set, then this time is ignored. The closing time of day. Note: If the AllDay flag is set, then this time is ignored.

Control 0..1
Type time
Comments

The timezone is expected to be for where this HealthcareService is provided at. The timezone is expected to be for where this HealthcareService is provided at.

HealthcareService.notAvailable
Definition

The HealthcareService is not available during this period of time due to the provided reason. The HealthcareService is not available during this period of time due to the provided reason.

Control 0..*
HealthcareService.notAvailable.description
Definition

The reason that can be presented to the user as to why this time is not available. The reason that can be presented to the user as to why this time is not available.

Control 1..1
Type string
HealthcareService.notAvailable.during
Definition

Service is not available (seasonally or for a public holiday) from this date. Service is not available (seasonally or for a public holiday) from this date.

Control 0..1
Type Period
HealthcareService.availabilityExceptions
Definition

A description of site availability exceptions, e.g. public holiday availability. Succinctly describing all possible exceptions to normal site availability as details in the available Times and not available Times. A description of site availability exceptions, e.g. public holiday availability. Succinctly describing all possible exceptions to normal site availability as details in the available Times and not available Times.

Control 0..1
Type string