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Specification:

FHIR Core (FHIR)
Raised in Version:

R4
Work Group:

Structured Documents
Related URL:
https://hl7.org/fhir/documentreference.html
Related Artifact(s):

DocumentReference
Grouping:
Resolution Description:

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Adjust the definition of attester to read "A participant who has authenticated the accuracy of the document."

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Adjust the definition of attester to read "A participant who has authenticated the accuracy of the document."
Resolution Vote:
John Moehrke / Rob Hausam : 5 - 0 - 0
Change Category:
Clarification
Change Impact:
Non-substantive
Applied for Version:

R5

Similar to FHIR-15154: Support for relatedPerson to be an attester of a Composition, it seems like in some cases, such as patient-signed advance directives or POLST docs, the most appropriate person for the DocumentReference.authenticator to be is the patient. Should FHIR allow this?