Active Ingredient: A chemical component of a Drug Product that supplies pharmacological activity or other direct effect in the Diagnosis, cure, mitigation, Treatment or prevention of Disease, or that affects the function of the human body.
Note: Defined based on Drug Product.Assessment: The evaluation of a Health Concern through a systematic analysis of the symptoms of a Person receiving care, the Patient Medical History, clinical findings and/or diagnostic test results, used by a Health Care Provider to form a clinical judgment or professional opinion about the Health of the Person receiving care.Canadian Core Data for Interoperability: A subset of the Pan-Canadian Health Data Content Framework that aims to define a standardized set of essential health Data Elements and associated Value Sets in the context of a common architecture to support interoperability and data exchange across the Canadian health care ecosystem.
Note: The development of the Canadian Core Data for Interoperability (CACDI) will follow an iterative design process and will expand over time. The CACDI and CA Core+ work in tandem to facilitate interoperability and data exchange within the Canadian health care landscape. Diagnosis: The process of identifying a Disease, Health Condition or injury based on the signs and symptoms experienced by a Person receiving care. A Diagnosis may be supported by a Patient Medical History, physical examination and diagnostic tests such as blood work, imaging or biopsies.Diagnostic Report: The findings and interpretation of diagnostic tests performed on Persons receiving care, groups of Persons receiving care, Products, Substances, Medical Devices, locations, or specimens derived from them.
Note: Includes clinical context such as requesting Provider information, as well as a mix of atomic results, images, textual and coded interpretations, and formatted representation of diagnostic findings. The report may also include non-clinical context such as batch analysis and stability reporting of Products and Substances.Dose: The specific quantity of Substance of a Drug Product administered or prescribed at one time to achieve the desired therapeutic effect.
Note: The Dose may vary depending on factors such as the individual's age, weight and Health Condition. Drug Identification Number: A unique, computer-generated 8-digit number assigned by Health Canada to a Drug Product in Canada.
Note: A Drug Identification Number (DIN) uniquely identifies Drug Products sold in a dosage form in Canada. It appears on the label of prescription and over-the-counter Drug Products that have been evaluated and authorized for sale in Canada. A DIN identifies the Drug Product's manufacturer, Name, Active Ingredient(s); strength(s), pharmaceutical form and Route of Administration. This number is assigned before a Drug Product is marketed in Canada.Health Condition: A health problem or alteration in an individual that may cause distress, interfere with daily activities or result in contact with health Services. A Health Condition may be a Disease (acute or chronic), disorder, injury or trauma, or it may reflect other health-related states such as pregnancy, aging, stress, a congenital anomaly or a genetic predisposition that may lead to Death.Health Status: A multidimensional Concept that reflects a Person's overall Health, measured using various indicators and methods. Health Status can be assessed through standardized examinations, medical records or self-reported information.
Note: Includes factors such as Disease incidence and prevalence; physical, cognitive, emotional and social functioning; and disability.Immunization: The process by which a Person develops resistance to a Disease through exposure to an antigen. This process includes active Immunization, which can be acquired by Vaccination, and passive Immunization, which can be acquired through exposure.
Note: A Person receiving care may have an Immunization record summarizing all Diseases to which they are immune. While the Terms Immunization and Vaccination are not clinically identical, for the purposes of the Pan-Canadian Health Data Content Framework, Immunization includes both Immunizations and Vaccinations.Informal Caregiver: An unregistered individual who offers support, assistance or care to another individual who may be unable to fully care for themselves due to illness, disability, aging or other challenges.
Note: Examples include family members, friends and neighbours.Logical Data Model: A model that describes Entities, their Attributes, the acceptable Values for those Attributes and the relationships between the Entities.Lot Number: A unique combination of letters, figures or both assigned to a specific group of Drug Products at the time of production that can be used to track its manufacturing, processing, packaging, holding and distributing history.
Note: Defined based on Drug Product Lot. Medication Administration: The process by which medication is given to a Person.
Note: Information regarding the Route of Administration, Dose and schedule may be documented.Medication Request: An Order for a medication or Medical Device made by an authorized Health Care Provider. A Medication Request typically includes the medication Name, dosage, frequency and number of refills.Medication Statement: A summary record of all the medication(s) a Person is taking or could be taking.
Note: The Medication Statement lists any medication that could induce drug interactions or have an impact on the Health of a Person receiving care such as prescription medications, non-prescription medications, and natural health Products.Population Health: The Health of a group of people, which can be influenced by social, economic and physical environments; personal health practices; individual capacity and coping skills; human biology; early childhood development; and Health Care Services. Population Health can be measured using Health Status indicators.
Note: The Population Health approach aims to improve the Health of the entire population and reduce health inequalities among population groups.
Population Health focuses on understanding why some groups are healthier than others, while Public Health refers to the organized effort to keep people healthy and prolong life. Protocol: A set of guidelines and standards on how particular processes and actions should be carried out.
Note: Clinical Protocols are typically informed by a systematic review of evidence and include recommendations to optimize health care.Public Health: The organized effort to keep populations healthy and prevent injury, illness and premature Death. It involves a combination of programs, Services and policies that protect and promote the Health of all individuals.
Note: Public Health is a sector of the health system whose core functions include health surveillance, Health Promotion, and emergency preparedness and response.
Population Health focuses on understanding why some groups are healthier than others, while Public Health refers to the organized effort to keep people healthy and prolong life.Referral: A request by one Health Care Provider to another for a Health Care Service to be provided to a Person receiving care.
Note: In certain health care contexts, Referral and Consultation may be used interchangeably.
For the purposes of the Pan-Canadian Health Data Content Framework, a Consultation differs from a Referral in that a Referral may involve the temporary or partial transfer of care from one Provider to another.
While Referrals are often initiated by Health Care Professionals, self-Referrals (by Persons receiving care or Informal Caregivers) are also common in some care settings.Social Determinants of Health Assessment: A detailed evaluation of the social and environmental factors that influence an individual's Health and Well-Being. This Assessment may include factors such as education level, housing stability and access to Health Care Services.Specialist: A Health Care Professional who has received additional training and may be certified or licensed to practise in a specific area of medicine.
Note: Specialists focus on a specific area of medicine or a group of Persons receiving care to diagnose, manage, prevent or treat certain symptoms and Health Conditions.Specialty: A distinct branch of medical or clinical practice defined by the type of Patient, the Diseases addressed, the skills required or the specific approach taken by the Health Care Professional. For example, cardiology is a Specialty focused on the Diagnosis and Treatment of the heart and related Diseases.
Note: Not a specialization, but rather a defined area of specialized practice. For example, a cardiologist is a Specialist, whereas cardiology is a Specialty. Any Health Care Professional may have a Specialty.Substance: A homogeneous material with a definite composition that is a constituent of medicinal and/or non-medicinal Products.
Note: Substances include therapeutic Substances administered correctly at an appropriate dosage for the individual (e.g., medications or Vaccinations); food; materials derived from plants or Animals; and venom from insect stings.Substance Use: The consumption or intake of Substances such as tobacco and nicotine Products, vape Products, alcohol, and Regulated or unregulated drugs. This behaviour may be screened for or assessed to support clinical care and related data collection.
Note: Screening and Assessment for Substance Use have the potential to be stigmatizing. Using approaches that are non-judgmental, trauma-informed and Person-centred helps build trust and encourages honest and open communication. Therapeutic Moiety: The functional and clinically significant part of the Active Ingredient Substance(s) present in a Drug Product.
Note: The Therapeutic Moiety is an abstract representation of a Drug Product without reference to strength and Dose form, focusing only on Active Ingredients. For example, amlodipine.Treatment: An action taken for a therapeutic, preventive, palliative, diagnostic, cosmetic or other health-related purpose. Treatment may include a course of Treatment, a Treatment plan or a community Treatment plan.Vaccination: A Procedure in which a biological preparation containing immunizing agent(s) is introduced into the body to stimulate an immune response.
Note: While the Terms Immunization and Vaccination are not clinically identical, for the purposes of the Pan-Canadian Health Data Content Framework, Immunization is used to represent both Immunizations and Vaccinations.
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