Template:Information Model Design Pattern

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The displayed contents below this line is the outline for an design pattern

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Return to Candidate Information Model Design Pattern List

Some Design Pattern Name

Descriptive label for the pattern

Effective Date

Date on which the pattern received final (ballot) approval. (Leave blank for an initial submission.)

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Purpose

Why is this pattern needed and what does it accomplish? What problem is it trying to solve? Should ideally be only a few sentences

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Sponsor

Which Work Group has primary responsibility for the pattern and should be the first point of contact for proposed changes?

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Diagram(s)

Diagrams (generally incomplete HL7 RMIM-style diagrams) that show the key elements of the pattern (what connects to what, what constraints apply, etc.)

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Description

Explanation of the pattern and how it works

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Applicable circumstances

Identifies the model circumstances in which the pattern applies. Use "MAY" for optional and "SHALL" for mandatory

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Non-applicable circumstances

Identifies the model circumstances in which the does not pattern applies. Use "SHOULD NOT" for optional and "SHALL NOT" for mandatory

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Examples

Reference to models (and locations within them) where the pattern has been used

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Variations

Identify other variations of this pattern, if any.

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