FHIR Release 3 (STU) R4 Ballot #1 (Mixed Normative/Trial use)

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4.3.1.827 4.3.1.908 Value Set http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/postal-address-use

Vocabulary FHIR Infrastructure Work Group   Maturity Level : 0 Informative Use Context : Any

This is a value set defined by the FHIR project.

Summary

Defining URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/postal-address-use
Name: PostalAddressUse
Definition:

Uses of an address not included in Address.use

Committee: FHIR Infrastructure Work Group
OID: 2.16.840.1.113883.4.642.3.827 2.16.840.1.113883.4.642.3.908 (for OID based terminology systems)
Source Resource XML / JSON

This value set is used in the following places:

4.3.1.827.1 4.3.1.908.1 Content Logical Definition

This value set includes codes from the following code systems:

  • Include these codes as defined in http://hl7.org/fhir/v3/AddressUse
    Code Display Definition
    BAD bad address Description: A flag indicating that the address is bad, in fact, useless.
    CONF confidential address Description: Indicates that the address is considered sensitive and should only be shared or published in accordance with organizational controls governing patient demographic information with increased sensitivity. Uses of Addresses. Lloyd to supply more complete description.
    HP primary home Description: The primary home, to reach a person after business hours.
    HV vacation home Description: A vacation home, to reach a person while on vacation.
    DIR direct Description: Indicates a work place address or telecommunication address that reaches the individual or organization directly without intermediaries. For phones, often referred to as a 'private line'.
    PUB public Description: Indicates a work place address or telecommunication address that is a 'standard' address which may reach a reception service, mail-room, or other intermediary prior to the target entity.
    PHYS physical visit address Description: Used primarily to visit an address.
    PST postal address Description: Used to send mail.

 

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