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FHIR CodeSystem 'Publication Status' Defined and Published

CodeSystem: Publication Status - eHealth Infrastructure - Sundhed.dk

June 11, 2026eHealth Infrastructure

Summary

eHealth Infrastructure published the FHIR-based code system 'Publication Status'. This system defines the lifecycle status (draft, active, retired, etc.) of medical resources or concept maps, aiming to enhance data reliability during exchange.

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eHealth Infrastructure has released the 'Publication Status' code system based on the FHIR standard. This code system defines the lifecycle status—such as draft, active, and retired—for various healthcare information resources like Value Sets or Concept Maps. The purpose is to clearly indicate the readiness and official status of data elements. This specification, which uses the concept name 'PublicationStatus', was made active on October 27, 2021, based on FHIR R4. In the context of health IT interoperability, knowing whether a piece of information is still under development (draft), ready for normal use (active), or superseded (retired) is crucial. This clarity ensures data reliability when exchanging information between different systems. The system provides display definitions in multiple languages, supporting international standardization and adoption. This update is an important specification enhancement contributing to information governance within the healthcare IT sector.

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