Table 1 Semantic types, modifier classes, and modifiers available to the user
Semantic Type | Modifier Class | # of Modifiers | Sample of Modifiers |
|---|---|---|---|
Allergy Intolerance | Allergy/Intolerance Type | 2 | allergy, intolerance |
Allergen | unlimited | any drug or food concept | |
Severity | 7 | mild, moderate, severe | |
Anatomical Site | Body Side | 3 | right, left, bilateral |
Body Laterality | 33 | dorsal, medial, superior | |
Disease Disorder | Course | 37 | increased, worsened, maintained |
Severity | 7 | mild, moderate, severe | |
Encounter | From Location | unlimited | home, ER, SICU, nursing home |
To Location | unlimited | home, ER, SICU, nursing home | |
Lab/Test/Measurement | Abnormal Interpretation | 3 | abnormal, not abnormal, very abnormal |
Delta Flag | 8 | changed, unchanged, increased | |
Lab/Test/Measurement Value | unlimited | 500Â cc, 100Â kg, 12000 WBCs | |
Ordinal Interpretation | 35 | excessive, high, low, positive | |
Medication | Medication Form | 27 | capsule, cream, liquid, tablet, pill |
Medication Route | 21 | inhalation, intradermal, oral | |
Medication Strength | unlimited | 500Â mg | |
Status Change | 8 | changed, unchanged, increased | |
Dosage | unlimited | 250Â mg, 16 units | |
Patient Demographic | Birth Date | unlimited | Â |
Death Date | unlimited | ||
Age | unlimited | ||
Gender | 2 | ||
First Name | unlimited | ||
Last Name | unlimited | ||
Middle Name | unlimited | ||
Problem | Course | 37 | increased, worsened, maintained |
Severity | 7 | mild, moderate, severe | |
Procedure Intervention | Delta Flag | 8 | changed, unchanged, increased |
Procedure Completion | 3 | complete, incomplete, N/A | |
Procedure/Intervention Device | unlimited | Â | |
Procedure/Intervention Method | unlimited | arthroscopic surgery | |
Sign or Symptom | Course | 37 | increased, worsened, maintained |
Severity | 7 | mild, moderate, severe | |
Social Risk Factor | Delta Flag | 8 | changed, unchanged, increased |
Social Risk Qualifier | 6 | occasional, frequent, social | |
Social Risk Quantity | unlimited | 5 packs, 3 drinks | |
Social Risk Status | 5 | former risk, current risk | |
Vital Sign | Abnormal Interpretation | 3 | abnormal, not abnormal, very abnormal |
Delta Flag | 8 | changed, unchanged, increased | |
Ordinal Interpretation | 37 | excessive, high, low, positive | |
Vital Sign Value | unlimited | 19Â bpm, 86Â %, 101.4Â F |