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EntityDeterminer    MembershipNormativeBallot1

This table controls values for structural elements of the HL7 Reference Information Model. Therefore, it is part of the Normative Ballot for the RIM.

Lvl Type, Domain name and/or Mnemonic code Concept ID Mnemonic Print Name Definition/Description
1 S: EntityDeterminerDetermined (KIND) V10879 KIND described

The described determiner is used to indicate that the given Entity is taken as a general description of a kind of thing that can be taken in whole, in part, or in multiples.

2   L:  (QUANTIFIED_KIND) 10880 QUANTIFIED_KIND described quantified

The described quantified determiner indicates that the given Entity is taken as a general description of a specific amount of a thing. For example, QUANTIFIED KIND of syringe (quantity = 3,) stands for exactly three syringes.

1 L:  (INSTANCE) 10881 INSTANCE specific

The specific determiner indicates that the given Entity is taken as one specific thing instance. For example, a human INSTANCE (quantity = 1,) stands for exactly one human being.


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