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4.3.2.441 4.3.2.458 CodeSystem http://hl7.org/fhir/CodeSystem/knowledge-representation-level

Terminology FHIR Infrastructure icon Work Group   Maturity Level : 0 Informative Use Context : Country: World
Official URL : http://hl7.org/fhir/CodeSystem/knowledge-representation-level Version : 5.0.0 6.0.0-ballot3
draft as of 2019-05-08 Computable Name : KnowledgeRepresentationLevel
Flags : CaseSensitive, Complete. All codes ValueSet: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/cpg/ValueSet/knowledge-representation-level OID : 2.16.840.1.113883.4.642.4.1864

This "This Code system is used in the following FHIR core-defined or referenced value sets:

4.3.2.441.1 4.3.2.458.1 Definition

A knowledge representation level, narrative, semi-structured, structured, and executable

4.3.2.441.2 4.3.2.458.2 Content

Generated Narrative: CodeSystem knowledge-representation-level

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Profile: Shareable CodeSystem

This case-sensitive code system http://hl7.org/fhir/CodeSystem/knowledge-representation-level defines the following codes:

Code Display Definition Copy
narrative Narrative The knowledge is expressed as narrative text, affording broad shareability, but limited computability. The knowledge is typically expressed independent of delivery method (modality), technology platform, and implementation site. Knowledge at this level is typically authored by guideline developers for a broad range of purposes including communication of policy, synthesis of evidence, and dissemination of best-practices. btn   btn
semi-structured Semi-Structured The knowledge is expressed as organized text, often accompanied by diagrams such as flow charts and decision tables, affording broad shareability and moderate computability. The knowledge is typically expressed independent of delivery method (modality), technology platform, and implementation site. Knowledge at this level is typically authored by clinical domain experts for the purpose of communication the description of recommendations for implementation in various modalities. btn   btn
structured Structured The knowledge is expressed in a structured way that is interpretable by computer, including being coded using standard terminologies and specifications for the representation of structured content, affording broad shareability and high computability. The knowledge is typically expressed independent of delivery method (modality), technology platform, and implementation site. Knowledge at this level is typically authored by knowledge engineersto enable precise communication and validation of the recommendations. btn   btn
executable Executable The knowledge is expressed in a way that is coded and interpretable by CDS systems using a variety of formats, affording direct executability, but potentially limited shareability. The knowledge is typically expressed focusing on a specific delivery method (modality), technology platform, and implementation environment. Knowledge at this level is typically built and developed by implementers working in specific technology platforms, for the purpose of implementation at a specific site, though affordances such as computable mappings and configuration capabilities can broaden the usability of the knowledge artifact. btn   btn

 

See the full registry of code systems defined as part of FHIR.

Explanation of the columns that may appear on this page:

Level A few code lists that FHIR defines are hierarchical - each code is assigned a level. See Code System for further information.
Source The source of the definition of the code (when the value set draws in codes defined elsewhere)
Code The code (used as the code in the resource instance). If the code is in italics, this indicates that the code is not selectable ('Abstract')
Display The display (used in the display element of a Coding ). If there is no display, implementers should not simply display the code, but map the concept into their application
Definition An explanation of the meaning of the concept
Comments Additional notes about how to use the code