Class Contract

  • All Implemented Interfaces:
    Visitable

    @Generated("com.ibm.fhir.tools.CodeGenerator")
    public class Contract
    extends DomainResource
    Legally enforceable, formally recorded unilateral or bilateral directive i.e., a policy or agreement.

    Maturity level: FMM1 (Trial Use)

    • Nested Class Summary

      Nested Classes 
      Modifier and Type Class Description
      static class  Contract.Builder  
      static class  Contract.ContentDefinition
      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.
      static class  Contract.Friendly
      The "patient friendly language" versionof the Contract in whole or in parts.
      static class  Contract.Legal
      List of Legal expressions or representations of this Contract.
      static class  Contract.Rule
      List of Computable Policy Rule Language Representations of this Contract.
      static class  Contract.Signer
      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.
      static class  Contract.Term
      One or more Contract Provisions, which may be related and conveyed as a group, and may contain nested groups.
    • Method Summary

      All Methods Static Methods Instance Methods Concrete Methods 
      Modifier and Type Method Description
      void accept​(String elementName, int elementIndex, Visitor visitor)
      Accept a Visitor and invoke the appropriate visit methods.
      static Contract.Builder builder()  
      boolean equals​(Object obj)  
      List<String> getAlias()
      Alternative representation of the title for this Contract definition, derivative, or instance in any legal state., e.
      Period getApplies()
      Relevant time or time-period when this Contract is applicable.
      Reference getAuthor()
      The individual or organization that authored the Contract definition, derivative, or instance in any legal state.
      List<Reference> getAuthority()
      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.
      Contract.ContentDefinition getContentDefinition()
      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.
      CodeableConcept getContentDerivative()
      The minimal content derived from the basal information source at a specific stage in its lifecycle.
      List<Reference> getDomain()
      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.
      CodeableConcept getExpirationType()
      Event resulting in discontinuation or termination of this Contract instance by one or more parties to the contract.
      List<Contract.Friendly> getFriendly()
      The "patient friendly language" versionof the Contract in whole or in parts.
      List<Identifier> getIdentifier()
      Unique identifier for this Contract or a derivative that references a Source Contract.
      Reference getInstantiatesCanonical()
      The URL pointing to a FHIR-defined Contract Definition that is adhered to in whole or part by this Contract.
      Uri getInstantiatesUri()
      The URL pointing to an externally maintained definition that is adhered to in whole or in part by this Contract.
      DateTime getIssued()
      When this Contract was issued.
      List<Contract.Legal> getLegal()
      List of Legal expressions or representations of this Contract.
      Element getLegallyBinding()
      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.
      CodeableConcept getLegalState()
      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.
      String getName()
      A natural language name identifying this Contract definition, derivative, or instance in any legal state.
      List<Reference> getRelevantHistory()
      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.
      List<Contract.Rule> getRule()
      List of Computable Policy Rule Language Representations of this Contract.
      CodeableConcept getScope()
      A selector of legal concerns for this Contract definition, derivative, or instance in any legal state.
      List<Contract.Signer> getSigner()
      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.
      List<Reference> getSite()
      Sites in which the contract is complied with, exercised, or in force.
      ContractStatus getStatus()
      The status of the resource instance.
      List<Reference> getSubject()
      The target entity impacted by or of interest to parties to the agreement.
      String getSubtitle()
      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.
      List<CodeableConcept> getSubType()
      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.
      List<Reference> getSupportingInfo()
      Information that may be needed by/relevant to the performer in their execution of this term action.
      List<Contract.Term> getTerm()
      One or more Contract Provisions, which may be related and conveyed as a group, and may contain nested groups.
      String getTitle()
      A short, descriptive, user-friendly title for this Contract definition, derivative, or instance in any legal state.t giving additional information about its content.
      Element getTopic()
      Narrows the range of legal concerns to focus on the achievement of specific contractual objectives.
      CodeableConcept getType()
      A high-level category for the legal instrument, whether constructed as a Contract definition, derivative, or instance in any legal state.
      Uri getUrl()
      Canonical identifier for this contract, represented as a URI (globally unique).
      String getVersion()
      An edition identifier used for business purposes to label business significant variants.
      boolean hasChildren()  
      int hashCode()  
      Contract.Builder toBuilder()
      Create a new Builder from the contents of this Resource
    • Method Detail

      • getIdentifier

        public List<Identifier> getIdentifier()
        Unique identifier for this Contract or a derivative that references a Source Contract.
        Returns:
        An unmodifiable list containing immutable objects of type Identifier that may be empty.
      • getUrl

        public Uri getUrl()
        Canonical identifier for this contract, represented as a URI (globally unique).
        Returns:
        An immutable object of type Uri that may be null.
      • getVersion

        public String getVersion()
        An edition identifier used for business purposes to label business significant variants.
        Returns:
        An immutable object of type String that may be null.
      • getStatus

        public ContractStatus getStatus()
        The status of the resource instance.
        Returns:
        An immutable object of type ContractStatus that may be null.
      • getLegalState

        public CodeableConcept getLegalState()
        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.
        Returns:
        An immutable object of type CodeableConcept that may be null.
      • getInstantiatesCanonical

        public Reference getInstantiatesCanonical()
        The URL pointing to a FHIR-defined Contract Definition that is adhered to in whole or part by this Contract.
        Returns:
        An immutable object of type Reference that may be null.
      • getInstantiatesUri

        public Uri getInstantiatesUri()
        The URL pointing to an externally maintained definition that is adhered to in whole or in part by this Contract.
        Returns:
        An immutable object of type Uri that may be null.
      • getContentDerivative

        public CodeableConcept getContentDerivative()
        The minimal content derived from the basal information source at a specific stage in its lifecycle.
        Returns:
        An immutable object of type CodeableConcept that may be null.
      • getIssued

        public DateTime getIssued()
        When this Contract was issued.
        Returns:
        An immutable object of type DateTime that may be null.
      • getApplies

        public Period getApplies()
        Relevant time or time-period when this Contract is applicable.
        Returns:
        An immutable object of type Period that may be null.
      • getExpirationType

        public CodeableConcept getExpirationType()
        Event resulting in discontinuation or termination of this Contract instance by one or more parties to the contract.
        Returns:
        An immutable object of type CodeableConcept that may be null.
      • getSubject

        public List<Reference> getSubject()
        The target entity impacted by or of interest to parties to the agreement.
        Returns:
        An unmodifiable list containing immutable objects of type Reference that may be empty.
      • getAuthority

        public List<Reference> getAuthority()
        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.
        Returns:
        An unmodifiable list containing immutable objects of type Reference that may be empty.
      • getDomain

        public List<Reference> getDomain()
        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.
        Returns:
        An unmodifiable list containing immutable objects of type Reference that may be empty.
      • getSite

        public List<Reference> getSite()
        Sites in which the contract is complied with, exercised, or in force.
        Returns:
        An unmodifiable list containing immutable objects of type Reference that may be empty.
      • getName

        public String getName()
        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.
        Returns:
        An immutable object of type String that may be null.
      • getTitle

        public String getTitle()
        A short, descriptive, user-friendly title for this Contract definition, derivative, or instance in any legal state.t giving additional information about its content.
        Returns:
        An immutable object of type String that may be null.
      • getSubtitle

        public String getSubtitle()
        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.
        Returns:
        An immutable object of type String that may be null.
      • getAlias

        public List<String> getAlias()
        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.
        Returns:
        An unmodifiable list containing immutable objects of type String that may be empty.
      • getAuthor

        public Reference getAuthor()
        The individual or organization that authored the Contract definition, derivative, or instance in any legal state.
        Returns:
        An immutable object of type Reference that may be null.
      • getScope

        public CodeableConcept getScope()
        A selector of legal concerns for this Contract definition, derivative, or instance in any legal state.
        Returns:
        An immutable object of type CodeableConcept that may be null.
      • getTopic

        public Element getTopic()
        Narrows the range of legal concerns to focus on the achievement of specific contractual objectives.
        Returns:
        An immutable object of type CodeableConcept or Reference that may be null.
      • getType

        public CodeableConcept getType()
        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.
        Returns:
        An immutable object of type CodeableConcept that may be null.
      • getSubType

        public List<CodeableConcept> getSubType()
        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.
        Returns:
        An unmodifiable list containing immutable objects of type CodeableConcept that may be empty.
      • getContentDefinition

        public Contract.ContentDefinition getContentDefinition()
        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.
        Returns:
        An immutable object of type Contract.ContentDefinition that may be null.
      • getTerm

        public List<Contract.Term> getTerm()
        One or more Contract Provisions, which may be related and conveyed as a group, and may contain nested groups.
        Returns:
        An unmodifiable list containing immutable objects of type Contract.Term that may be empty.
      • getSupportingInfo

        public List<Reference> getSupportingInfo()
        Information that may be needed by/relevant to the performer in their execution of this term action.
        Returns:
        An unmodifiable list containing immutable objects of type Reference that may be empty.
      • getRelevantHistory

        public List<Reference> getRelevantHistory()
        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.
        Returns:
        An unmodifiable list containing immutable objects of type Reference that may be empty.
      • getSigner

        public List<Contract.Signer> getSigner()
        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.
        Returns:
        An unmodifiable list containing immutable objects of type Contract.Signer that may be empty.
      • getFriendly

        public List<Contract.Friendly> getFriendly()
        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.
        Returns:
        An unmodifiable list containing immutable objects of type Contract.Friendly that may be empty.
      • getLegal

        public List<Contract.Legal> getLegal()
        List of Legal expressions or representations of this Contract.
        Returns:
        An unmodifiable list containing immutable objects of type Contract.Legal that may be empty.
      • getRule

        public List<Contract.Rule> getRule()
        List of Computable Policy Rule Language Representations of this Contract.
        Returns:
        An unmodifiable list containing immutable objects of type Contract.Rule that may be empty.
      • getLegallyBinding

        public Element getLegallyBinding()
        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.
        Returns:
        An immutable object of type Attachment or Reference that may be null.
      • accept

        public void accept​(String elementName,
                           int elementIndex,
                           Visitor visitor)
        Description copied from interface: Visitable
        Accept a Visitor and invoke the appropriate visit methods. A typical implementation would look like this:
         if (visitor.preVisit(this)) {
             visitor.visitStart(elementName, elementIndex, this);
             if (visitor.visit(elementName, elementIndex, this)) {
                 // visit children
             }
             visitor.visitEnd(elementName, elementIndex, this);
             visitor.postVisit(this);
         }
         
        Specified by:
        accept in interface Visitable
        Specified by:
        accept in class AbstractVisitable
        Parameters:
        elementName - the name of the element in the context of this visit
        elementIndex - the index of the element in a list or -1 if it is not contained within a List
        visitor - the visitor to use
      • hashCode

        public int hashCode()
        Overrides:
        hashCode in class Object