HSPC Telecom Type

A set of codes that describe the manner in which an addressed is used.

This value set has an inline code system http://hl7.org/fhir/patient-hspc-telecomType, which defines the following codes:

Code	Display	Definition
Fax	Fax	Method of communication which uses telephone lines to send and receive printed documents between facsimile devices.
NS	NotSpecified	The type of telecom system was not specified for the given number.

In addition, this value set includes codes from other code systems:

• Include these codes as defined in http://hl7.org/fhir/v3/AddressUse

  Code	Display
  AS	Answering service	Description: An automated answering machine used for less urgent cases and if the main purpose of contact is to leave a message or access an automated announcement.
  EC	Emergency contact	Description: A contact specifically designated to be used for emergencies. This is the first choice in emergencies, independent of any other use codes.
  MC	Mobile contact	Description: A telecommunication device that moves and stays with its owner. May have characteristics of all other use codes, suitable for urgent matters, not the first choice for routine business.
  PG	Pager	Description: A paging device suitable to solicit a callback or to leave a very short message.