PCC TF-2/Conventions

Conventions

Various tables used in this section will further constrain the content. Within this volume, the follow conventions are used.

R

A "Required" data element is one that shall always be provided. If there is information available, the data element must be present. If there is no information available, or it cannot be transmitted, the data element must contain a value indicating the reason for omission of the data. (See PCC TF-2: 5.3.4.2 for a list of appropriate statements).

R2

A "Required if data present" data element is one that shall be provided when a value exists. If the information cannot be transmitted, the data element shall contain a value indicating the reason for omission of the data. If no such information is available to the creator or if such information is not available in a well identified manner (e.g. buried in a free form narrative that contains additional information relevant to other sections) or if the creator requires that information be absent, the R2 section shall be entirely absent. (See section PCC TF-2: 5.3.4.2 for a list of appropriate statements).

O

An optional data element is one that may be provided, irrespective of whether the information is available or not. If the implementation elects to support this optional section, then its support shall meet the requirement set forth for the "Required if data present" or R2.

C

A conditional data element is one that is required, required if known or optional depending upon other conditions. These will have further notes explaining when the data element is required, et cetera.

Note:

The definitions of R, R2, and O differ slightly from other IHE profiles. This is due in part to the fact that local regulations and policies may in fact prohibit the transmission of certain information, and that a human decision to transmit the information may be required in many cases.