Contract

Legally enforceable, formally recorded unilateral or bilateral directive i.e., a policy or agreement.

Schema

Elements

Name	Required	Type	Description
identifier		Identifier[]	Contract number Details Unique identifier for this Contract or a derivative that references a Source Contract.
url		uri	Basal definition Details Canonical identifier for this contract, represented as a URI (globally unique). Used in a domain that uses a supplied contract repository.
version		string	Business edition Details An edition identifier used for business purposes to label business significant variants. Note - This is a business versionId, not a resource version id (see discussion http://build.fhir.org/resource.html#versions) Comments - There may be different contract instances that have the same identifier but different versions. The version can be appended to the url in a reference to allow a reference to a particular business version of the plan definition with the format [url]|[version].
status		code	amended | appended | cancelled | disputed | entered-in-error | executable | executed | negotiable | offered | policy | rejected | renewed | revoked | resolved | terminated Details The status of the resource instance. This element is labeled as a modifier because the status contains codes that mark the contract as not currently valid or active.
legalState		CodeableConcept	Negotiation status Details Legal states of the formation of a legal instrument, which is a formally executed written document that can be formally attributed to its author, records and formally expresses a legally enforceable act, process, or contractual duty, obligation, or right, and therefore evidences that act, process, or agreement.
instantiatesCanonical		Reference<Contract>	Source Contract Definition Details The URL pointing to a FHIR-defined Contract Definition that is adhered to in whole or part by this Contract.
instantiatesUri		uri	External Contract Definition Details The URL pointing to an externally maintained definition that is adhered to in whole or in part by this Contract.
contentDerivative		CodeableConcept	Content derived from the basal information Details The minimal content derived from the basal information source at a specific stage in its lifecycle.
issued		dateTime	When this Contract was issued Details When this Contract was issued.
applies		Period	Effective time Details Relevant time or time-period when this Contract is applicable.
expirationType		CodeableConcept	Contract cessation cause Details Event resulting in discontinuation or termination of this Contract instance by one or more parties to the contract.
subject		Reference<Resource>[]	Contract Target Entity Details The target entity impacted by or of interest to parties to the agreement. The Contract.subject is an entity that has some role with respect to the Contract.topic and Contract.topic.term, which is of focal interest to the parties to the contract and likely impacted in a significant way by the Contract.action/Contract.action.reason and the Contract.term.action/Contract.action.reason. In many cases, the Contract.subject is a Contract.signer if the subject is an adult; has a legal interest in the contract; and incompetent to participate in the contract agreement.
authority		Reference<Organization>[]	Authority under which this Contract has standing Details A formally or informally recognized grouping of people, principals, organizations, or jurisdictions formed for the purpose of achieving some form of collective action such as the promulgation, administration and enforcement of contracts and policies.
domain		Reference<Location>[]	A sphere of control governed by an authoritative jurisdiction, organization, or person Details Recognized governance framework or system operating with a circumscribed scope in accordance with specified principles, policies, processes or procedures for managing rights, actions, or behaviors of parties or principals relative to resources.
site		Reference<Location>[]	Specific Location Details Sites in which the contract is complied with, exercised, or in force.
name		string	Computer friendly designation Details A natural language name identifying this Contract definition, derivative, or instance in any legal state. Provides additional information about its content. This name should be usable as an identifier for the module by machine processing applications such as code generation. The name is not expected to be globally unique. The name should be a simple alphanumeric type name to ensure that it is machine-processing friendly.
title		string	Human Friendly name Details A short, descriptive, user-friendly title for this Contract definition, derivative, or instance in any legal state.t giving additional information about its content.
subtitle		string	Subordinate Friendly name Details An explanatory or alternate user-friendly title for this Contract definition, derivative, or instance in any legal state.t giving additional information about its content.
alias		string[]	Acronym or short name Details Alternative representation of the title for this Contract definition, derivative, or instance in any legal state., e.g., a domain specific contract number related to legislation.
author		Reference< Patient | Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization >	Source of Contract Details The individual or organization that authored the Contract definition, derivative, or instance in any legal state.
scope		CodeableConcept	Range of Legal Concerns Details A selector of legal concerns for this Contract definition, derivative, or instance in any legal state.
topic[x]		CodeableConcept, Reference<Resource>	Focus of contract interest Details Narrows the range of legal concerns to focus on the achievement of specific contractual objectives.
type		CodeableConcept	Legal instrument category Details A high-level category for the legal instrument, whether constructed as a Contract definition, derivative, or instance in any legal state. Provides additional information about its content within the context of the Contract's scope to distinguish the kinds of systems that would be interested in the contract.
subType		CodeableConcept[]	Subtype within the context of type Details Sub-category for the Contract that distinguishes the kinds of systems that would be interested in the Contract within the context of the Contract's scope.
contentDefinition		ContractContentDefinition	Contract precursor content Details Precusory content developed with a focus and intent of supporting the formation a Contract instance, which may be associated with and transformable into a Contract.
id		string	Unique id for inter-element referencing Details Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.
extension		Extension[]	Additional content defined by implementations Details May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.
modifierExtension		Extension[]	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized Details May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions. Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself). There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.
type	✓	CodeableConcept	Content structure and use Details Precusory content structure and use, i.e., a boilerplate, template, application for a contract such as an insurance policy or benefits under a program, e.g., workers compensation.
subType		CodeableConcept	Detailed Content Type Definition Details Detailed Precusory content type.
publisher		Reference< Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization >	Publisher Entity Details The individual or organization that published the Contract precursor content.
publicationDate		dateTime	When published Details The date (and optionally time) when the contract was published. The date must change when the business version changes and it must change if the status code changes. In addition, it should change when the substantive content of the contract changes.
publicationStatus	✓	code	amended | appended | cancelled | disputed | entered-in-error | executable | executed | negotiable | offered | policy | rejected | renewed | revoked | resolved | terminated Details amended | appended | cancelled | disputed | entered-in-error | executable | executed | negotiable | offered | policy | rejected | renewed | revoked | resolved | terminated.
copyright		markdown	Publication Ownership Details A copyright statement relating to Contract precursor content. Copyright statements are generally legal restrictions on the use and publishing of the Contract precursor content.
term		ContractTerm[]	Contract Term List Details One or more Contract Provisions, which may be related and conveyed as a group, and may contain nested groups.
id		string	Unique id for inter-element referencing Details Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.
extension		Extension[]	Additional content defined by implementations Details May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.
modifierExtension		Extension[]	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized Details May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions. Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself). There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.
identifier		Identifier	Contract Term Number Details Unique identifier for this particular Contract Provision.
issued		dateTime	Contract Term Issue Date Time Details When this Contract Provision was issued.
applies		Period	Contract Term Effective Time Details Relevant time or time-period when this Contract Provision is applicable.
topic[x]		CodeableConcept, Reference<Resource>	Term Concern Details The entity that the term applies to.
type		CodeableConcept	Contract Term Type or Form Details A legal clause or condition contained within a contract that requires one or both parties to perform a particular requirement by some specified time or prevents one or both parties from performing a particular requirement by some specified time.
subType		CodeableConcept	Contract Term Type specific classification Details A specialized legal clause or condition based on overarching contract type.
text		string	Term Statement Details Statement of a provision in a policy or a contract.
securityLabel		ContractTermSecurityLabel[]	Protection for the Term Details Security labels that protect the handling of information about the term and its elements, which may be specifically identified..
id		string	Unique id for inter-element referencing Details Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.
extension		Extension[]	Additional content defined by implementations Details May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.
modifierExtension		Extension[]	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized Details May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions. Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself). There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.
number		unsignedInt[]	Link to Security Labels Details Number used to link this term or term element to the applicable Security Label.
classification	✓	Coding	Confidentiality Protection Details Security label privacy tag that species the level of confidentiality protection required for this term and/or term elements.
category		Coding[]	Applicable Policy Details Security label privacy tag that species the applicable privacy and security policies governing this term and/or term elements.
control		Coding[]	Handling Instructions Details Security label privacy tag that species the manner in which term and/or term elements are to be protected.
offer	✓	ContractTermOffer	Context of the Contract term Details The matter of concern in the context of this provision of the agrement.
id		string	Unique id for inter-element referencing Details Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.
extension		Extension[]	Additional content defined by implementations Details May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.
modifierExtension		Extension[]	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized Details May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions. Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself). There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.
identifier		Identifier[]	Offer business ID Details Unique identifier for this particular Contract Provision.
party		ContractTermOfferParty[]	Offer Recipient Details Offer Recipient.
id		string	Unique id for inter-element referencing Details Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.
extension		Extension[]	Additional content defined by implementations Details May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.
modifierExtension		Extension[]	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized Details May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions. Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself). There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.
reference	✓	Reference< Patient | RelatedPerson | Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Device | Group | Organization >[]	Referenced entity Details Participant in the offer.
role	✓	CodeableConcept	Participant engagement type Details How the party participates in the offer.
topic		Reference<Resource>	Negotiable offer asset Details The owner of an asset has the residual control rights over the asset: the right to decide all usages of the asset in any way not inconsistent with a prior contract, custom, or law (Hart, 1995, p. 30). The Contract.topic may be an application for or offer of a policy or service (e.g., uri to a consent directive form or a health insurance policy), which becomes the Contract once accepted by both the grantor and grantee. The Contract Resource may function simply as the computable representation of the executed contract, which may be the attached to the Contract Resource as the “binding” or as the “friendly” electronic form. For example, a Contract Resource may be automatically populated with the values expressed in a related QuestionnaireResponse. However, the Contract Resource may be considered the legally binding contract if it is the only “executed” form of this contract, and includes the signatures as *The Contract Resource may function as the computable representation of an application or offer in a pre-executed Contract if the grantor has not entered any values. In this case, it is populated with values in a “legal” form of the application or offer or by the values in an associated Questionnaire. If the grantor has filled in the legal form or the associated Questionnaire Response, then these values are used to populate a pre-executed Contract Resource. If the Contract.topic is considered an application or offer, then the policy is often required to be attached as the “legal” basis for the application to ensure “informed consent” to the contract, and that any discrepancy between the application and the policy are interpreted against the policy. Implementers should check organizational and jurisdictional policies to determine the relationship among multiple representations of a contract pre- and post-execution.
type		CodeableConcept	Contract Offer Type or Form Details Type of Contract Provision such as specific requirements, purposes for actions, obligations, prohibitions, e.g. life time maximum benefit.
decision		CodeableConcept	Accepting party choice Details Type of choice made by accepting party with respect to an offer made by an offeror/ grantee.
decisionMode		CodeableConcept[]	How decision is conveyed Details How the decision about a Contract was conveyed.
answer		ContractTermOfferAnswer[]	Response to offer text Details Response to offer text.
id		string	Unique id for inter-element referencing Details Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.
extension		Extension[]	Additional content defined by implementations Details May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.
modifierExtension		Extension[]	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized Details May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions. Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself). There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.
value[x]	✓	boolean, decimal, integer, date, dateTime, time, string, uri, Attachment, Coding, Quantity, Reference<Resource>	The actual answer response Details Response to an offer clause or question text, which enables selection of values to be agreed to, e.g., the period of participation, the date of occupancy of a rental, warrently duration, or whether biospecimen may be used for further research.
text		string	Human readable offer text Details Human readable form of this Contract Offer.
linkId		string[]	Pointer to text Details The id of the clause or question text of the offer in the referenced questionnaire/response.
securityLabelNumber		unsignedInt[]	Offer restriction numbers Details Security labels that protects the offer.
asset		ContractTermAsset[]	Contract Term Asset List Details Contract Term Asset List.
id		string	Unique id for inter-element referencing Details Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.
extension		Extension[]	Additional content defined by implementations Details May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.
modifierExtension		Extension[]	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized Details May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions. Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself). There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.
scope		CodeableConcept	Range of asset Details Differentiates the kind of the asset .
type		CodeableConcept[]	Asset category Details Target entity type about which the term may be concerned.
typeReference		Reference<Resource>[]	Associated entities Details Associated entities.
subtype		CodeableConcept[]	Asset sub-category Details May be a subtype or part of an offered asset.
relationship		Coding	Kinship of the asset Details Specifies the applicability of the term to an asset resource instance, and instances it refers to orinstances that refer to it, and/or are owned by the offeree.
context		ContractTermAssetContext[]	Circumstance of the asset Details Circumstance of the asset.
id		string	Unique id for inter-element referencing Details Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.
extension		Extension[]	Additional content defined by implementations Details May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.
modifierExtension		Extension[]	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized Details May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions. Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself). There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.
reference		Reference<Resource>	Creator,custodian or owner Details Asset context reference may include the creator, custodian, or owning Person or Organization (e.g., bank, repository), location held, e.g., building, jurisdiction.
code		CodeableConcept[]	Codeable asset context Details Coded representation of the context generally or of the Referenced entity, such as the asset holder type or location.
text		string	Context description Details Context description.
condition		string	Quality desctiption of asset Details Description of the quality and completeness of the asset that imay be a factor in its valuation.
periodType		CodeableConcept[]	Asset availability types Details Type of Asset availability for use or ownership.
period		Period[]	Time period of the asset Details Asset relevant contractual time period.
usePeriod		Period[]	Time period Details Time period of asset use.
text		string	Asset clause or question text Details Clause or question text (Prose Object) concerning the asset in a linked form, such as a QuestionnaireResponse used in the formation of the contract.
linkId		string[]	Pointer to asset text Details Id [identifier??] of the clause or question text about the asset in the referenced form or QuestionnaireResponse.
answer		[]	Response to assets Details Response to assets.
securityLabelNumber		unsignedInt[]	Asset restriction numbers Details Security labels that protects the asset.
valuedItem		ContractTermAssetValuedItem[]	Contract Valued Item List Details Contract Valued Item List.
id		string	Unique id for inter-element referencing Details Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.
extension		Extension[]	Additional content defined by implementations Details May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.
modifierExtension		Extension[]	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized Details May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions. Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself). There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.
entity[x]		CodeableConcept, Reference<Resource>	Contract Valued Item Type Details Specific type of Contract Valued Item that may be priced.
identifier		Identifier	Contract Valued Item Number Details Identifies a Contract Valued Item instance.
effectiveTime		dateTime	Contract Valued Item Effective Tiem Details Indicates the time during which this Contract ValuedItem information is effective.
quantity		Quantity	Count of Contract Valued Items Details Specifies the units by which the Contract Valued Item is measured or counted, and quantifies the countable or measurable Contract Valued Item instances.
unitPrice		Money	Contract Valued Item fee, charge, or cost Details A Contract Valued Item unit valuation measure.
factor		decimal	Contract Valued Item Price Scaling Factor Details A real number that represents a multiplier used in determining the overall value of the Contract Valued Item delivered. The concept of a Factor allows for a discount or surcharge multiplier to be applied to a monetary amount.
points		decimal	Contract Valued Item Difficulty Scaling Factor Details An amount that expresses the weighting (based on difficulty, cost and/or resource intensiveness) associated with the Contract Valued Item delivered. The concept of Points allows for assignment of point values for a Contract Valued Item, such that a monetary amount can be assigned to each point.
net		Money	Total Contract Valued Item Value Details Expresses the product of the Contract Valued Item unitQuantity and the unitPriceAmt. For example, the formula: unit Quantity * unit Price (Cost per Point) * factor Number * points = net Amount. Quantity, factor and points are assumed to be 1 if not supplied.
payment		string	Terms of valuation Details Terms of valuation.
paymentDate		dateTime	When payment is due Details When payment is due.
responsible		Reference< Organization | Patient | Practitioner | PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson >	Who will make payment Details Who will make payment.
recipient		Reference< Organization | Patient | Practitioner | PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson >	Who will receive payment Details Who will receive payment.
linkId		string[]	Pointer to specific item Details Id of the clause or question text related to the context of this valuedItem in the referenced form or QuestionnaireResponse.
securityLabelNumber		unsignedInt[]	Security Labels that define affected terms Details A set of security labels that define which terms are controlled by this condition.
action		ContractTermAction[]	Entity being ascribed responsibility Details An actor taking a role in an activity for which it can be assigned some degree of responsibility for the activity taking place. Several agents may be associated (i.e. has some responsibility for an activity) with an activity and vice-versa. For example, in cases of actions initiated by one user for other users, or in events that involve more than one user, hardware device, software, or system process. However, only one user may be the initiator/requestor for the event.
id		string	Unique id for inter-element referencing Details Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.
extension		Extension[]	Additional content defined by implementations Details May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.
modifierExtension		Extension[]	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized Details May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions. Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself). There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.
doNotPerform		boolean	True if the term prohibits the action Details True if the term prohibits the action.
type	✓	CodeableConcept	Type or form of the action Details Activity or service obligation to be done or not done, performed or not performed, effectuated or not by this Contract term.
subject		ContractTermActionSubject[]	Entity of the action Details Entity of the action.
id		string	Unique id for inter-element referencing Details Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.
extension		Extension[]	Additional content defined by implementations Details May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.
modifierExtension		Extension[]	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized Details May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions. Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself). There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.
reference	✓	Reference< Patient | RelatedPerson | Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Device | Group | Organization >[]	Entity of the action Details The entity the action is performed or not performed on or for.
role		CodeableConcept	Role type of the agent Details Role type of agent assigned roles in this Contract.
intent	✓	CodeableConcept	Purpose for the Contract Term Action Details Reason or purpose for the action stipulated by this Contract Provision.
linkId		string[]	Pointer to specific item Details Id [identifier??] of the clause or question text related to this action in the referenced form or QuestionnaireResponse.
status	✓	CodeableConcept	State of the action Details Current state of the term action.
context		Reference<Encounter | EpisodeOfCare>	Episode associated with action Details Encounter or Episode with primary association to specified term activity.
contextLinkId		string[]	Pointer to specific item Details Id [identifier??] of the clause or question text related to the requester of this action in the referenced form or QuestionnaireResponse.
occurrence[x]		dateTime, Period, Timing	When action happens Details When action happens.
requester		Reference< Patient | RelatedPerson | Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Device | Group | Organization >[]	Who asked for action Details Who or what initiated the action and has responsibility for its activation.
requesterLinkId		string[]	Pointer to specific item Details Id [identifier??] of the clause or question text related to the requester of this action in the referenced form or QuestionnaireResponse.
performerType		CodeableConcept[]	Kind of service performer Details The type of individual that is desired or required to perform or not perform the action.
performerRole		CodeableConcept	Competency of the performer Details The type of role or competency of an individual desired or required to perform or not perform the action.
performer		Reference< RelatedPerson | Patient | Practitioner | PractitionerRole | CareTeam | Device | Substance | Organization | Location >	Actor that wil execute (or not) the action Details Indicates who or what is being asked to perform (or not perform) the ction.
performerLinkId		string[]	Pointer to specific item Details Id [identifier??] of the clause or question text related to the reason type or reference of this action in the referenced form or QuestionnaireResponse.
reasonCode		CodeableConcept[]	Why is action (not) needed? Details Rationale for the action to be performed or not performed. Describes why the action is permitted or prohibited.
reasonReference		Reference< Condition | Observation | DiagnosticReport | DocumentReference | Questionnaire | QuestionnaireResponse >[]	Why is action (not) needed? Details Indicates another resource whose existence justifies permitting or not permitting this action.
reason		string[]	Why action is to be performed Details Describes why the action is to be performed or not performed in textual form.
reasonLinkId		string[]	Pointer to specific item Details Id [identifier??] of the clause or question text related to the reason type or reference of this action in the referenced form or QuestionnaireResponse.
note		Annotation[]	Comments about the action Details Comments made about the term action made by the requester, performer, subject or other participants.
securityLabelNumber		unsignedInt[]	Action restriction numbers Details Security labels that protects the action.
group		[]	Nested Contract Term Group Details Nested group of Contract Provisions.
supportingInfo		Reference<Resource>[]	Extra Information Details Information that may be needed by/relevant to the performer in their execution of this term action.
relevantHistory		Reference<Provenance>[]	Key event in Contract History Details Links to Provenance records for past versions of this Contract definition, derivative, or instance, which identify key state transitions or updates that are likely to be relevant to a user looking at the current version of the Contract. The Provence.entity indicates the target that was changed in the update. http://build.fhir.org/provenance-definitions.html#Provenance.entity.
signer		ContractSigner[]	Contract Signatory Details Parties with legal standing in the Contract, including the principal parties, the grantor(s) and grantee(s), which are any person or organization bound by the contract, and any ancillary parties, which facilitate the execution of the contract such as a notary or witness. Signers who are principal parties to the contract are bound by the Contract.activity related to the Contract.topic, and the Contract.term(s), which either extend or restrict the overall action on the topic by, for example, stipulating specific policies or obligations constraining actions, action reason, or agents with respect to some or all of the topic. For example, specifying how policies or obligations shall constrain actions and action reasons permitted or denied on all or a subset of the Contract.topic (e.g., all or a portion of property being transferred by the contract), agents (e.g., who can resell, assign interests, or alter the property being transferred by the contract), actions, and action reasons; or with respect to Contract.terms, stipulating, extending, or limiting the Contract.period of applicability or valuation of items under consideration.
id		string	Unique id for inter-element referencing Details Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.
extension		Extension[]	Additional content defined by implementations Details May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.
modifierExtension		Extension[]	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized Details May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions. Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself). There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.
type	✓	Coding	Contract Signatory Role Details Role of this Contract signer, e.g. notary, grantee.
party	✓	Reference< Organization | Patient | Practitioner | PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson >	Contract Signatory Party Details Party which is a signator to this Contract.
signature	✓	Signature[]	Contract Documentation Signature Details Legally binding Contract DSIG signature contents in Base64.
friendly		ContractFriendly[]	Contract Friendly Language Details The "patient friendly language" versionof the Contract in whole or in parts. "Patient friendly language" means the representation of the Contract and Contract Provisions in a manner that is readily accessible and understandable by a layperson in accordance with best practices for communication styles that ensure that those agreeing to or signing the Contract understand the roles, actions, obligations, responsibilities, and implication of the agreement.
id		string	Unique id for inter-element referencing Details Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.
extension		Extension[]	Additional content defined by implementations Details May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.
modifierExtension		Extension[]	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized Details May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions. Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself). There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.
content[x]	✓	Attachment, Reference< Composition | DocumentReference | QuestionnaireResponse >	Easily comprehended representation of this Contract Details Human readable rendering of this Contract in a format and representation intended to enhance comprehension and ensure understandability.
legal		ContractLegal[]	Contract Legal Language Details List of Legal expressions or representations of this Contract.
id		string	Unique id for inter-element referencing Details Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.
extension		Extension[]	Additional content defined by implementations Details May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.
modifierExtension		Extension[]	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized Details May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions. Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself). There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.
content[x]	✓	Attachment, Reference< Composition | DocumentReference | QuestionnaireResponse >	Contract Legal Text Details Contract legal text in human renderable form.
rule		ContractRule[]	Computable Contract Language Details List of Computable Policy Rule Language Representations of this Contract.
id		string	Unique id for inter-element referencing Details Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.
extension		Extension[]	Additional content defined by implementations Details May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.
modifierExtension		Extension[]	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized Details May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions. Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself). There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.
content[x]	✓	Attachment, Reference<DocumentReference>	Computable Contract Rules Details Computable Contract conveyed using a policy rule language (e.g. XACML, DKAL, SecPal).
legallyBinding[x]		Attachment, Reference< Composition | DocumentReference | QuestionnaireResponse | Contract >	Binding Contract Details Legally binding Contract: This is the signed and legally recognized representation of the Contract, which is considered the "source of truth" and which would be the basis for legal action related to enforcement of this Contract.

Search Parameters

Name	Type	Description	Expression
authority	reference	The authority of the contract	Contract.authority
domain	reference	The domain of the contract	Contract.domain
identifier	token	The identity of the contract	Contract.identifier
instantiates	uri	A source definition of the contract	Contract.instantiatesUri
issued	date	The date/time the contract was issued	Contract.issued
patient	reference	The identity of the subject of the contract (if a patient)	Contract.subject.where(resolve() is Patient)
signer	reference	Contract Signatory Party	Contract.signer.party
status	token	The status of the contract	Contract.status
subject	reference	The identity of the subject of the contract	Contract.subject
url	uri	The basal contract definition	Contract.url

Inherited Elements

Name	Required	Type	Description
id		string	Logical id of this artifact Details The logical id of the resource, as used in the URL for the resource. Once assigned, this value never changes. The only time that a resource does not have an id is when it is being submitted to the server using a create operation.
meta		Meta	Metadata about the resource Details The metadata about the resource. This is content that is maintained by the infrastructure. Changes to the content might not always be associated with version changes to the resource.
implicitRules		uri	A set of rules under which this content was created Details A reference to a set of rules that were followed when the resource was constructed, and which must be understood when processing the content. Often, this is a reference to an implementation guide that defines the special rules along with other profiles etc. Asserting this rule set restricts the content to be only understood by a limited set of trading partners. This inherently limits the usefulness of the data in the long term. However, the existing health eco-system is highly fractured, and not yet ready to define, collect, and exchange data in a generally computable sense. Wherever possible, implementers and/or specification writers should avoid using this element. Often, when used, the URL is a reference to an implementation guide that defines these special rules as part of it's narrative along with other profiles, value sets, etc.
language		code	Language of the resource content Details The base language in which the resource is written. Language is provided to support indexing and accessibility (typically, services such as text to speech use the language tag). The html language tag in the narrative applies to the narrative. The language tag on the resource may be used to specify the language of other presentations generated from the data in the resource. Not all the content has to be in the base language. The Resource.language should not be assumed to apply to the narrative automatically. If a language is specified, it should it also be specified on the div element in the html (see rules in HTML5 for information about the relationship between xml:lang and the html lang attribute).
text		Narrative	Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation Details A human-readable narrative that contains a summary of the resource and can be used to represent the content of the resource to a human. The narrative need not encode all the structured data, but is required to contain sufficient detail to make it "clinically safe" for a human to just read the narrative. Resource definitions may define what content should be represented in the narrative to ensure clinical safety. Contained resources do not have narrative. Resources that are not contained SHOULD have a narrative. In some cases, a resource may only have text with little or no additional discrete data (as long as all minOccurs=1 elements are satisfied). This may be necessary for data from legacy systems where information is captured as a "text blob" or where text is additionally entered raw or narrated and encoded information is added later.
contained		Resource[]	Contained, inline Resources Details These resources do not have an independent existence apart from the resource that contains them - they cannot be identified independently, and nor can they have their own independent transaction scope. This should never be done when the content can be identified properly, as once identification is lost, it is extremely difficult (and context dependent) to restore it again. Contained resources may have profiles and tags In their meta elements, but SHALL NOT have security labels.
extension		Extension[]	Additional content defined by implementations Details May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.
modifierExtension		Extension[]	Extensions that cannot be ignored Details May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource and that modifies the understanding of the element that contains it and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions. Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself). There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Usage

This resource allows for the instantiation of various types of legally enforceable agreements or policies as shareable, consumable, and executable artifacts as well as precursory content upon which instances may be based or derivative artifacts supporting management of their basal instance. The resource is general enough to encode broad range of legal artifacts such as:

• A Contract instance, which may undergo legal state transitions during its formation.
• Templates for or agreed upon instances of rules, obligations, and prohibitions.
• An organizational or jurisdictional policy, for example, for establishing rules of conduct or obligations necessary to achieve societal goods. Or it may encode a contract instance, which may be accepted by one party in exchange of considerations offered by another party.
• A derivative of a contract instance for purposes of workflow management of the agreement, e.g., for retrieval or indication of agreed upon terms, such as entities allowed to exchange governed assets.

Contracts are promises or understandings that are enforceable by law in case of any violation or breech by any involved party or organization. A Contract instance may be a unilateral mandate such as a policy, or a unilateral, bilateral, or multilateral agreement, which impacts the influence of the parties over the terms of the agreement, and the burdens and risks incurred.

Contract Resource may be typed to support multiple types of domain policies and contractual agreements, and specializations of those types.

A Contract instance must include at least one term with an offer, which obligates the offerer to or not to do, perform, or effectuate some action in exchange for some consideration in return from the offeree, e.g., another obligatory action or non-action, or an asset.

The Contract action element follows the Request Pattern to describe the proposal, plan, or order to effectuate the obligatory service or activity specified in a term’s offer. The Contract action may reference and specify the roles for one or more target entities, the requesters, and performers. By following the Request Pattern, the Contract provides the criteria needed to assess whether the contract obligations have been enforced, for example, in the case of a privacy policy, by an access control system.

The Contract asset element supports detailed description of the consideration being exchanged in a Contract instance or the satisfaction of a policy imperative such as the obligation to render aid as required by local law.

The Contract valuedItem element supports detailed description of the monetary worth of a Contract asset being marketed, the price of products being sold, or the property taxes required under a jurisdictional tax law.

A Contract may be used as a content derivative, which contains the minimal content derived from the basal information source at a specific stage in its lifecycle, which is needed for management and communications about the basal information source. For example, the metadata used to register a Contract’s characteristics and retrieval address in a federated registry/repository exchange ecosystem.

In addition to other uses of derivatives, the Contract Resource may function simply as the computable representation of the executed contract, which may be the attached to the Contract Resource as the 'legally binding' scanned paper contract attachment or referenced location, or as the 'friendly' electronic form such as an html page or a QuestionnaireResponse.

By using the Contract linkID elements, which are associated with key Contract elements, a Contract Resource may be automatically populated with the values expressed in a related QuestionnaireResponse.

Note that the Contract Resource may be considered the legally binding contract only if it is intended to be the sole 'executed' encoding of this contract, and includes the legally binding signatures. I.e., even if the Contract Resource is populated based on content in a hard-copy contract or an electronic contract form intended to collect both the content and the signature of relevant parties to the contract, if contracting parties have agreed or acknowledged that the Contract Resource conveys the binding and enforceable legal contract and that it is fully traceable to the forms used to collect its content, meeting the legal concept of being within the 'four corners of a contract', i.e., that the meaning of the contract, will, or deed is represented solely by this instance of the Contract Resource. This usage could be implemented with digital ledger technology to form a 'smart contract' to the extent that an instance supports elements critical to computable algorithms intended to achieve some output.

Where the Consent resource applies, the Consent resource should be used. Where a Contract exists for a consent directive then if a Consent for this also exists the Consent shall reference the Contract.

Relationships

• Contracts are used to record in machine processible form a legal agreement between parties

Background and Context

Implementers should be familiar with legal concepts, Ricardian Contracts and have a general knowledge of recording agreements.

Legal State Machine

This Resource supports tracking of the progress of a Contract instance during its lifecycle as a 'legal instrument' from inception as a draft, possibly based on a definitional contract template to negotiations and the various permutation on term elements that may occur, on to execution. Then it follows the Contract as enforceable obligations, which may be breached, disputed, or modified, until the Contract reaches renewal, termination, or revocation. This is flow is orthogonal to the Contract.status, which tracks the progress of the documentation of the Contract whether it is definitional, a derivative, or an instance. The legal state value set specifies the characteristics of these states based on legal definitions.

Referenced By

• Consent
• Coverage
• SupplyDelivery