# Concepts

Code: AM
Display: administrative management
Definition:
**Description:** Represents the HL7 V3 publishing section that deals with the administration and management of health care activities and organizations.

*UsageNote:* V3 Specifications are published in a set of "domains", which contain interactions and related specifications for a single area of health care within which can be supported by a single, coherent set of interoperability specifications.

For publishing purposes, these domains are aggregated into sub-sections of related health care areas and these sub-sections are further aggregated into three major sets.


Code: HM
Display: health and clinical management
Definition:
**Description:** Represents the HL7 V3 publishing section that deals with the health care provision and clinical management.

*UsageNote:* V3 Specifications are published in a set of "domains", which contain interactions and related specifications for a single area of health care within which can be supported by a single, coherent set of interoperability specifications.

For publishing purposes, these domains are aggregated into sub-sections of related health care areas and these sub-sections are further aggregated into three major sets.


Code: IM
Display: infrastructure management
Definition:
**Description:** Represents the HL7 V3 publishing section that deals with the definition and management of the computing and communication infrastructure necessary to support health care.

*UsageNote:* V3 Specifications are published in a set of "domains", which contain interactions and related specifications for a single area of health care within which can be supported by a single, coherent set of interoperability specifications.

For publishing purposes, these domains are aggregated into sub-sections of related health care areas and these sub-sections are further aggregated into three major sets.


Code: UU
Display: unknown
Definition:
**Description:** Represents the HL7 V3 publishing section that holds specifications that are unassigned - that have not yet been assigned to one of the formal publishing sections.

*UsageNote:* V3 Specifications are published in a set of "domains", which contain interactions and related specifications for a single area of health care within which can be supported by a single, coherent set of interoperability specifications.

For publishing purposes, these domains are aggregated into sub-sections of related health care areas and these sub-sections are further aggregated into three major sets.


Code: CO
Display: common
Definition:
**Description:** Represents the HL7 V3 publishing sub-section that holds common or shared specifications within the Infrastructure Management (IM) section.

*UsageNote:* V3 Specifications are published in a set of "domains", which contain interactions and related specifications for a single area of health care within which can be supported by a single, coherent set of interoperability specifications.

For publishing purposes, these domains are aggregated into sub-sections of related health care areas and these sub-sections are further aggregated into three major sets.


Code: FI
Display: financial information
Definition:
**Description:** Represents the HL7 V3 publishing sub-section that holds specifications related to the management of financial information within the Administrative Management (AM) section.

*UsageNote:* V3 Specifications are published in a set of "domains", which contain interactions and related specifications for a single area of health care within which can be supported by a single, coherent set of interoperability specifications.

For publishing purposes, these domains are aggregated into sub-sections of related health care areas and these sub-sections are further aggregated into three major sets.


Code: MC
Display: message control
Definition:
**Description:** Represents the HL7 V3 publishing sub-section that holds specifications related to the definition and control of interoperability messages within the Infrastructure Management (IM) section.

*UsageNote:* V3 Specifications are published in a set of "domains", which contain interactions and related specifications for a single area of health care within which can be supported by a single, coherent set of interoperability specifications.

For publishing purposes, these domains are aggregated into sub-sections of related health care areas and these sub-sections are further aggregated into three major sets.


Code: MF
Display: master file
Definition:
**Description:** Represents the HL7 V3 publishing sub-section that holds specifications related to master file and registry management activities within the Infrastructure Management (IM) section.

*UsageNote:* V3 Specifications are published in a set of "domains", which contain interactions and related specifications for a single area of health care within which can be supported by a single, coherent set of interoperability specifications.

For publishing purposes, these domains are aggregated into sub-sections of related health care areas and these sub-sections are further aggregated into three major sets.


Code: PO
Display: operations
Definition:
**Description:** Represents the HL7 V3 publishing sub-section that holds specifications related to managing clinical operations within the Health and Clinical Management (HM) section.

*UsageNote:* V3 Specifications are published in a set of "domains", which contain interactions and related specifications for a single area of health care within which can be supported by a single, coherent set of interoperability specifications.

For publishing purposes, these domains are aggregated into sub-sections of related health care areas and these sub-sections are further aggregated into three major sets.


Code: PR
Display: practice
Definition:
**Description:** Represents the HL7 V3 publishing sub-section that holds specifications related to the management of practice settings within the Administrative Management (AM) section.

*UsageNote:* V3 Specifications are published in a set of "domains", which contain interactions and related specifications for a single area of health care within which can be supported by a single, coherent set of interoperability specifications.

For publishing purposes, these domains are aggregated into sub-sections of related health care areas and these sub-sections are further aggregated into three major sets.


Code: QU
Display: query
Definition:
**Description:** Represents the HL7 V3 publishing sub-section that holds specifications related to query/response activities within the Infrastructure Management (IM) section.

*UsageNote:* V3 Specifications are published in a set of "domains", which contain interactions and related specifications for a single area of health care within which can be supported by a single, coherent set of interoperability specifications.

For publishing purposes, these domains are aggregated into sub-sections of related health care areas and these sub-sections are further aggregated into three major sets.


Code: RC
Display: records
Definition:
**Description:** Represents the HL7 V3 publishing sub-section that holds specifications related to the definition and communication of records of clinical care within the Health and Clinical Management (HM) section.

*UsageNote:* V3 Specifications are published in a set of "domains", which contain interactions and related specifications for a single area of health care within which can be supported by a single, coherent set of interoperability specifications.

For publishing purposes, these domains are aggregated into sub-sections of related health care areas and these sub-sections are further aggregated into three major sets.


Code: RE
Display: reasoning
Definition:
**Description:** Represents the HL7 V3 publishing sub-section that holds specifications related to the definition and communication of reasoning (knowledge) within the Health and Clinical Management (HM) section.

*UsageNote:* V3 Specifications are published in a set of "domains", which contain interactions and related specifications for a single area of health care within which can be supported by a single, coherent set of interoperability specifications.

For publishing purposes, these domains are aggregated into sub-sections of related health care areas and these sub-sections are further aggregated into three major sets.


Code: UU
Display: unknown
Definition:
**Description:** Represents the HL7 V3 publishing sub-section that holds specifications that are unassigned - that have not yet been assigned to one of the formal publishing sections.

*UsageNote:* V3 Specifications are published in a set of "domains", which contain interactions and related specifications for a single area of health care within which can be supported by a single, coherent set of interoperability specifications.

For publishing purposes, these domains are aggregated into sub-sections of related health care areas and these sub-sections are further aggregated into three major sets.


Code: BindingRealms
Display: binding realms
Definition:
**Description:** Concepts that can be used as Binding Realms when creating Binding Statements. These codes are permitted to appear in the InfrastructureRoot.realmCode attribute.


Code: AffiliateRealms
Display: Affiliate Realms
Definition:
**Description:** Realm codes for official HL7 organizational bodies. This includes both the HL7 International organization as well as all recognized international affiliates (past and present). These groups have the ability to bind vocabulary and develop artifacts. As well, they have the ability to have "ownership" over other binding realms and namespace realms via the owningAffiliate property of those other realm codes.


Code: ZZ
Display: Localized Version
Definition:
**Description:** An artifact created for local use only. This realm namespace has no owning affiliate. Its use is uncontrolled, i.e. anyone can create artifacts using this realm namespace. Because of this, there is a significant likelihood of artifact identifier collisions. Implementers are encouraged to register their artifacts under an affiliate owned and controlled namespace to avoid such collision problems where possible.


Code: I
Display: ignored
Definition:
**Description:** Implementers receiving this property must not raise an error if the data is received, but will not perform any useful function with the data. This conformance level is not used in profiles or other artifacts that are specific to the "sender" or "initiator" of a communication.


Code: NP
Display: not permitted
Definition:
**Description:** All implementers are prohibited from transmitting this content, and may raise an error if they receive it.


Code: R
Display: required
Definition:
**Description:** All implementers must support this property. I.e. they must be able to transmit, or to receive and usefully handle the concept.


Code: RC
Display: required for consumer
Definition:
**Description:** The element is considered "required" (i.e. must be supported) from the perspective of systems that consume instances, but is "undetermined" for systems that generate instances. Used only as part of specifications that define both initiator and consumer expectations.


Code: RI
Display: required for initiator
Definition:
**Description:** The element is considered "required" (i.e. must be supported) from the perspective of systems that generate instances, but is "undetermined" for systems that consume instances. Used only as part of specifications that define both initiator and consumer expectations.


Code: affirmativeResolution
Display: affirmative resolution
Definition:
**Description:** An abstract concept grouping resolutions that can be applied to affirmative ballot comments.


Code: affi
Display: affirmative-incorporated
Definition:
**Description:** The recommended change has been incorporated or identified issue has been answered.


Code: negativeResolution
Display: negative resolution
Definition:
**Description:** An abstract concept grouping resolutions that can be applied to negative ballot comments.


Code: nonsubp
Display: non-substantive proposed
Definition:
**Description:** Responsible group has recommended that the negative vote be considered non-substantive. (Issue raised does not provide sufficiently convincing reason to make changes to the item under ballot, or otherwise impede its adoption.)


Code: notrelp
Display: not related proposed
Definition:
**Description:** Responsible group has recommended that the negative vote be considered not-related. (Issue raised is not related to the current scope of the item under ballot, or does not prevent the item under ballot for being used for its defined intent. Recommended changes may be considered as part of future versions.) (Perhaps after further reading or explanation).


Code: prevcons
Display: previously considered
Definition:
**Description:** Committee identifies that the same issue has been raised as part of a previous ballot on the same element version and was found by the ballot group to be non-substantive or not related.)


Code: retract
Display: retracted
Definition:
**Description:** Voter has formally withdrawn their vote or comment as having been in error. (Perhaps after further reading or explanation).


Code: withdraw
Display: withdrawn
Definition:
**Description:** Voter has formally withdrawn their vote or comment on the basis of agreed changes or proposed future changes.


Code: CRYS
Display: Crystals
Definition:
A naturally produced angular solid of definite form in which the ultimate units from which it is built up are systematically arranged; they are usually evenly spaced on a regular space lattice.


Code: GUM
Display: ChewingGum
Definition:
A sweetened and flavored insoluble plastic material of various shapes which when chewed, releases a drug substance into the oral cavity.


Code: PELLET
Display: Pellet
Definition:
A small sterile solid mass consisting of a highly purified drug (with or without excipients) made by the formation of granules, or by compression and molding.


Code: DOUCHE
Display: Douche
Definition:
A liquid preparation, intended for the irrigative cleansing of the vagina, that is prepared from powders, liquid solutions, or liquid concentrates and contains one or more chemical substances dissolved in a suitable solvent or mutually miscible solvents.


Code: SHMP
Display: Shampoo
Definition:
A liquid soap or detergent used to clean the hair and scalp and is often used as a vehicle for dermatologic agents.


Code: ELIXIR
Display: Elixir
Definition:
A clear, pleasantly flavored, sweetened hydroalcoholic liquid containing dissolved medicinal agents; it is intended for oral use.


Code: SYRUP
Display: Syrup
Definition:
An oral solution containing high concentrations of sucrose or other sugars; the term has also been used to include any other liquid dosage form prepared in a sweet and viscid vehicle, including oral suspensions.


Code: CHEWTAB
Display: Chewable Tablet
Definition:
A solid dosage form containing medicinal substances with or without suitable diluents that is intended to be chewed, producing a pleasant tasting residue in the oral cavity that is easily swallowed and does not leave a bitter or unpleasant after-taste.


Code: DISINTAB
Display: Disintegrating Tablet
Definition:
A solid dosage form containing medicinal substances which disintegrates rapidly, usually within a matter of seconds, when placed upon the tongue.


Code: ORTROCHE
Display: Lozenge/Oral Troche
Definition:
A solid preparation containing one or more medicaments, usually in a flavored, sweetened base which is intended to dissolve or disintegrate slowly in the mouth.


Code: TPASTE
Display: Toothpaste
Definition:
A paste formulation intended to clean and/or polish the teeth, and which may contain certain additional agents.


Code: LIN
Display: Liniment
Definition:
A solution or mixture of various substances in oil, alcoholic solutions of soap, or emulsions intended for external application.


Code: _ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode
Display: ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode
Definition:
Substitution occurred or is permitted with another product that may potentially have different ingredients, but having the same biological and therapeutic effects.


Code: E
Display: equivalent
Definition:
Substitution occurred or is permitted with another bioequivalent and therapeutically equivalent product.


Code: EC
Display: equivalent composition
Definition:
Substitution occurred or is permitted with another product that is a:

 *  pharmaceutical alternative containing the same active ingredient but is formulated with different salt, ester
 *  pharmaceutical equivalent that has the same active ingredient, strength, dosage form and route of administration

*Examples:* 

 *  *Pharmaceutical alternative:* Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate for Erythromycin Stearate
 *  *Pharmaceutical equivalent:* Lisonpril for Zestril


Code: BC
Display: brand composition
Definition:
Substitution occurred or is permitted between equivalent Brands but not Generics

*Examples:* 

 *  Zestril for Prinivil
 *  Coumadin for Jantoven


Code: G
Display: generic composition
Definition:
Substitution occurred or is permitted between equivalent Generics but not Brands

*Examples:* 

 *  Lisnopril (Lupin Corp) for Lisnopril (Wockhardt Corp)


Code: TE
Display: therapeutic alternative
Definition:
Substitution occurred or is permitted with another product having the same therapeutic objective and safety profile.

*Examples:* 

 *  ranitidine for Tagamet


Code: TB
Display: therapeutic brand
Definition:
Substitution occurred or is permitted between therapeutically equivalent Brands but not Generics

>

*Examples:* 

 *  Zantac for Tagamet


Code: TG
Display: therapeutic generic
Definition:
Substitution occurred or is permitted between therapeutically equivalent Generics but not Brands

>

*Examples:* 

 *  Ranitidine for cimetidine


# Designations

UseSystem: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/hl7TermMaintInfra
UseCode: preferredForLanguage
Lang: it
Value:
Le Risorse aventi l'identità "example" non possono essere cancellate (per finalità di test/formazione)


UseSystem: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/hl7TermMaintInfra
UseCode: preferredForLanguage
Lang: fr
Value:
Les ressources ayant l'identité "example" ne peuvent pas être supprimées (utilisées pour les tests/formations)


UseSystem: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/hl7TermMaintInfra
UseCode: preferredForLanguage
Lang: nl
Value:
Resources met identiteit "voorbeeld" kunnen niet worden verwijderd (ten behoeve van testen/training)


UseSystem: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/hl7TermMaintInfra
UseCode: preferredForLanguage
Lang: pl
Value:
Konflikt podczas uaktualnienia (obecna wersja na serwerze = "%s", wersja wskazana przez klienta = "%s")


UseSystem: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/hl7TermMaintInfra
UseCode: preferredForLanguage
Lang: es
Value:
Conflicto de actualizaciones (versión actual del servidor = "%s", versión del cliente referenciada = "%s")


UseSystem: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/hl7TermMaintInfra
UseCode: preferredForLanguage
Lang: it
Value:
Errore: non è stato trovato alcun parametro di ricerca processabile per %s parametri di ricerca "%s"


