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Logical Data Model

Logical Data Model (LDM) / Entity / Health Care Provider

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Health Care Provider
Appears In: Care Team LDM Subject Area, Diagnostic Imaging Reporting LDM Subject Area, Medication Request, Statement, Administration LDM Subject Area, Person Information LDM Subject Area, Provider LDM Subject Area, CACDI LDM View, Health Care Service LDM Subject Area, Immunization LDM Subject Area, Provider Health Human Resource LDM Subject Area, Appointment LDM Subject Area, Laboratory Test Result Reporting LDM Subject Area
An individual in a formal role who has delivered, is delivering or has the potential to deliver health care–related goods and services.<br/><br/>This includes clinicians, allied health professionals, personal support workers, volunteers, Elders and Knowledge Keepers associated with an organization. This excludes informal caregivers such as neighbours and family members.<br/>
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Attribute Type
National Unique Identifier Identifier
Notes: (Proposed) A registration number, or suitable alternative, that uniquely identifies a provider who may register in more than one province or territory<br/><br/>
Relationship Target Entity
has   Health Care Provider Organization Affiliation
has performer   Immunization Event
Relationship Target Entity
receives primary care from   Patient
has   Health Care Provider Employment Status
has   Health Care Provider Education Status
includes prescriber   Immunization Detail
is
Supports having as care team participants any providers that are not affiliated with an organization<br/>
 Care Team Participant
has
Optional. Examples of providers without a qualification:<br/><ul>
<li>Some PSWs don't have a college degree</li><li>Some  PCAs (Patient Care Aids) are internally trained and don't necessarily have a qualification</li></ul><p/>
 Health Care Provider Qualification
has
Optional:<br/><ul>
<li>Providers that just received their degrees but haven't applied for a license</li><li>Unregulated providers such as Personal Support Workers don't have a license</li></ul><p/>
 Health Care Provider Licence
includes performer   Reported Clinical Information
has prescriber   Medication Request
Connection Direction Entity
Generalization To Party Role