Communication
This represents a clinical or business-level record of information that is transmitted or shared (for example, an alert sent to a responsible provider; a communication from a public health agency to a referring provider in response to a referral; documentation of adherence to guidelines or protocols; or business records of actions taken).
The Communication entity may also be used as part of an information exchange to provide context about the information being shared.
Constraints
Unique key(s)
- Patient Encounter, Encounter Participant Type Code
Stereotype(s)
n/a
Relationships
| From class | From multiplicity | Relationship | To class | To multiplicity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication | 0..* | realizes | Health Event | 0..* |
| Communication | 0..* | related to | Diagnostic Report | 0..* |
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How to cite:
Canadian Institute for Health Information. Communication. Accessed November 02, 2026.
