CA Core+ v1.1.0 DFT-preBallot
1.1.0-DFT-preBallot 
DFT-preBallot - The specification is a DFT-preBallot version of CA Core+ for collecting community feedback. For a full list of available versions, see the Directory of published versions
Pronouns
Links
Extension
Description
The pronouns to use when referring to an individual in verbal or written communication. This extension is published in this guide to pre-adopt an extension published in R5 and re-profile it further through CA Core+ project. This extension is an R4 (4.0.1) conversion and re-profiling of the canonical extension published in the R5 FHIR Extensions Pack.
References to this Extension
| Standards Status | FMM |
|---|---|
| trial-use | 2 |
Resource Content
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| valueString | string | ||
| url | 1..1 | uriFixed Value | |
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<copyright value="Copyright © 2025+ Canada Health Infoway. All rights reserved. [Terms of Use and License Agreements](https://ic.infoway-inforoute.ca/en/about/tou). [Privacy Policy](https://www.infoway-inforoute.ca/en/legal/privacy-policy)." />
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Terminology bindings
| Path | Conformance | ValueSet |
|---|---|---|
| Extension.extension.value[x]:valueCodeableConcept | preferred | https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/ValueSet/pronouns |