Class ResearchElementDefinition.Builder
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- org.linuxforhealth.fhir.model.builder.AbstractBuilder<Resource>
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- org.linuxforhealth.fhir.model.resource.Resource.Builder
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- org.linuxforhealth.fhir.model.resource.DomainResource.Builder
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- org.linuxforhealth.fhir.model.resource.ResearchElementDefinition.Builder
 
 
 
 
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- Enclosing class:
- ResearchElementDefinition
 
 public static class ResearchElementDefinition.Builder extends DomainResource.Builder 
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Field Summary- 
Fields inherited from class org.linuxforhealth.fhir.model.resource.DomainResource.Buildercontained, extension, modifierExtension, text
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Fields inherited from class org.linuxforhealth.fhir.model.resource.Resource.Builderid, implicitRules, language, meta
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Fields inherited from class org.linuxforhealth.fhir.model.builder.AbstractBuildervalidating
 
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Method SummaryAll Methods Instance Methods Concrete Methods Modifier and Type Method Description ResearchElementDefinition.BuilderapprovalDate(java.time.LocalDate approvalDate)Convenience method for settingapprovalDate.ResearchElementDefinition.BuilderapprovalDate(Date approvalDate)The date on which the resource content was approved by the publisher.ResearchElementDefinition.Builderauthor(java.util.Collection<ContactDetail> author)An individiual or organization primarily involved in the creation and maintenance of the content.ResearchElementDefinition.Builderauthor(ContactDetail... author)An individiual or organization primarily involved in the creation and maintenance of the content.ResearchElementDefinitionbuild()Build theResearchElementDefinitionResearchElementDefinition.Buildercharacteristic(java.util.Collection<ResearchElementDefinition.Characteristic> characteristic)A characteristic that defines the members of the research element.ResearchElementDefinition.Buildercharacteristic(ResearchElementDefinition.Characteristic... characteristic)A characteristic that defines the members of the research element.ResearchElementDefinition.Buildercomment(java.lang.String... comment)Convenience method for settingcomment.ResearchElementDefinition.Buildercomment(java.util.Collection<String> comment)A human-readable string to clarify or explain concepts about the resource.ResearchElementDefinition.Buildercomment(String... comment)A human-readable string to clarify or explain concepts about the resource.ResearchElementDefinition.Buildercontact(java.util.Collection<ContactDetail> contact)Contact details to assist a user in finding and communicating with the publisher.ResearchElementDefinition.Buildercontact(ContactDetail... contact)Contact details to assist a user in finding and communicating with the publisher.ResearchElementDefinition.Buildercontained(java.util.Collection<Resource> contained)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.ResearchElementDefinition.Buildercontained(Resource... contained)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.ResearchElementDefinition.Buildercopyright(Markdown copyright)A copyright statement relating to the research element definition and/or its contents.ResearchElementDefinition.Builderdate(DateTime date)The date (and optionally time) when the research element definition was published.ResearchElementDefinition.Builderdescription(Markdown description)A free text natural language description of the research element definition from a consumer's perspective.ResearchElementDefinition.Buildereditor(java.util.Collection<ContactDetail> editor)An individual or organization primarily responsible for internal coherence of the content.ResearchElementDefinition.Buildereditor(ContactDetail... editor)An individual or organization primarily responsible for internal coherence of the content.ResearchElementDefinition.BuildereffectivePeriod(Period effectivePeriod)The period during which the research element definition content was or is planned to be in active use.ResearchElementDefinition.Builderendorser(java.util.Collection<ContactDetail> endorser)An individual or organization responsible for officially endorsing the content for use in some setting.ResearchElementDefinition.Builderendorser(ContactDetail... endorser)An individual or organization responsible for officially endorsing the content for use in some setting.ResearchElementDefinition.Builderexperimental(java.lang.Boolean experimental)Convenience method for settingexperimental.ResearchElementDefinition.Builderexperimental(Boolean experimental)A Boolean value to indicate that this research element definition is authored for testing purposes (or education/evaluation/marketing) and is not intended to be used for genuine usage.ResearchElementDefinition.Builderextension(java.util.Collection<Extension> extension)May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource.ResearchElementDefinition.Builderextension(Extension... extension)May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource.protected ResearchElementDefinition.Builderfrom(ResearchElementDefinition researchElementDefinition)ResearchElementDefinition.Builderid(java.lang.String id)The logical id of the resource, as used in the URL for the resource.ResearchElementDefinition.Builderidentifier(java.util.Collection<Identifier> identifier)A formal identifier that is used to identify this research element definition when it is represented in other formats, or referenced in a specification, model, design or an instance.ResearchElementDefinition.Builderidentifier(Identifier... identifier)A formal identifier that is used to identify this research element definition when it is represented in other formats, or referenced in a specification, model, design or an instance.ResearchElementDefinition.BuilderimplicitRules(Uri implicitRules)A reference to a set of rules that were followed when the resource was constructed, and which must be understood when processing the content.ResearchElementDefinition.Builderjurisdiction(java.util.Collection<CodeableConcept> jurisdiction)A legal or geographic region in which the research element definition is intended to be used.ResearchElementDefinition.Builderjurisdiction(CodeableConcept... jurisdiction)A legal or geographic region in which the research element definition is intended to be used.ResearchElementDefinition.Builderlanguage(Code language)The base language in which the resource is written.ResearchElementDefinition.BuilderlastReviewDate(java.time.LocalDate lastReviewDate)Convenience method for settinglastReviewDate.ResearchElementDefinition.BuilderlastReviewDate(Date lastReviewDate)The date on which the resource content was last reviewed.ResearchElementDefinition.Builderlibrary(java.util.Collection<Canonical> library)A reference to a Library resource containing the formal logic used by the ResearchElementDefinition.ResearchElementDefinition.Builderlibrary(Canonical... library)A reference to a Library resource containing the formal logic used by the ResearchElementDefinition.ResearchElementDefinition.Buildermeta(Meta meta)The metadata about the resource.ResearchElementDefinition.BuildermodifierExtension(java.util.Collection<Extension> modifierExtension)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.ResearchElementDefinition.BuildermodifierExtension(Extension... modifierExtension)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.ResearchElementDefinition.Buildername(java.lang.String name)Convenience method for settingname.ResearchElementDefinition.Buildername(String name)A natural language name identifying the research element definition.ResearchElementDefinition.Builderpublisher(java.lang.String publisher)Convenience method for settingpublisher.ResearchElementDefinition.Builderpublisher(String publisher)The name of the organization or individual that published the research element definition.ResearchElementDefinition.Builderpurpose(Markdown purpose)Explanation of why this research element definition is needed and why it has been designed as it has.ResearchElementDefinition.BuilderrelatedArtifact(java.util.Collection<RelatedArtifact> relatedArtifact)Related artifacts such as additional documentation, justification, or bibliographic references.ResearchElementDefinition.BuilderrelatedArtifact(RelatedArtifact... relatedArtifact)Related artifacts such as additional documentation, justification, or bibliographic references.ResearchElementDefinition.Builderreviewer(java.util.Collection<ContactDetail> reviewer)An individual or organization primarily responsible for review of some aspect of the content.ResearchElementDefinition.Builderreviewer(ContactDetail... reviewer)An individual or organization primarily responsible for review of some aspect of the content.ResearchElementDefinition.BuildershortTitle(java.lang.String shortTitle)Convenience method for settingshortTitle.ResearchElementDefinition.BuildershortTitle(String shortTitle)The short title provides an alternate title for use in informal descriptive contexts where the full, formal title is not necessary.ResearchElementDefinition.Builderstatus(PublicationStatus status)The status of this research element definition.ResearchElementDefinition.Buildersubject(Element subject)The intended subjects for the ResearchElementDefinition.ResearchElementDefinition.Buildersubtitle(java.lang.String subtitle)Convenience method for settingsubtitle.ResearchElementDefinition.Buildersubtitle(String subtitle)An explanatory or alternate title for the ResearchElementDefinition giving additional information about its content.ResearchElementDefinition.Buildertext(Narrative text)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.ResearchElementDefinition.Buildertitle(java.lang.String title)Convenience method for settingtitle.ResearchElementDefinition.Buildertitle(String title)A short, descriptive, user-friendly title for the research element definition.ResearchElementDefinition.Buildertopic(java.util.Collection<CodeableConcept> topic)Descriptive topics related to the content of the ResearchElementDefinition.ResearchElementDefinition.Buildertopic(CodeableConcept... topic)Descriptive topics related to the content of the ResearchElementDefinition.ResearchElementDefinition.Buildertype(ResearchElementType type)The type of research element, a population, an exposure, or an outcome.ResearchElementDefinition.Builderurl(Uri url)An absolute URI that is used to identify this research element definition when it is referenced in a specification, model, design or an instance; also called its canonical identifier.ResearchElementDefinition.Builderusage(java.lang.String usage)Convenience method for settingusage.ResearchElementDefinition.Builderusage(String usage)A detailed description, from a clinical perspective, of how the ResearchElementDefinition is used.ResearchElementDefinition.BuilderuseContext(java.util.Collection<UsageContext> useContext)The content was developed with a focus and intent of supporting the contexts that are listed.ResearchElementDefinition.BuilderuseContext(UsageContext... useContext)The content was developed with a focus and intent of supporting the contexts that are listed.protected voidvalidate(ResearchElementDefinition researchElementDefinition)ResearchElementDefinition.BuildervariableType(VariableType variableType)The type of the outcome (e.g.ResearchElementDefinition.Builderversion(java.lang.String version)Convenience method for settingversion.ResearchElementDefinition.Builderversion(String version)The identifier that is used to identify this version of the research element definition when it is referenced in a specification, model, design or instance.- 
Methods inherited from class org.linuxforhealth.fhir.model.resource.DomainResource.Builderfrom, validate
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Methods inherited from class org.linuxforhealth.fhir.model.resource.Resource.Builderfrom, validate
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Methods inherited from class org.linuxforhealth.fhir.model.builder.AbstractBuilderisValidating, setValidating
 
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idpublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder id(java.lang.String id) The logical id of the resource, as used in the URL for the resource. Once assigned, this value never changes.- Overrides:
- idin class- DomainResource.Builder
- Parameters:
- id- Logical id of this artifact
- Returns:
- A reference to this Builder instance
 
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metapublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder meta(Meta meta) 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.- Overrides:
- metain class- DomainResource.Builder
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- meta- Metadata about the resource
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- A reference to this Builder instance
 
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implicitRulespublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder implicitRules(Uri implicitRules) 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.- Overrides:
- implicitRulesin class- DomainResource.Builder
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- implicitRules- A set of rules under which this content was created
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- A reference to this Builder instance
 
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languagepublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder language(Code language) The base language in which the resource is written.- Overrides:
- languagein class- DomainResource.Builder
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- language- Language of the resource content
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- A reference to this Builder instance
 
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textpublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder text(Narrative text) 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.- Overrides:
- textin class- DomainResource.Builder
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- text- Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
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- A reference to this Builder instance
 
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containedpublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder contained(Resource... contained) 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.Adds new element(s) to the existing list. If any of the elements are null, calling build()will fail.- Overrides:
- containedin class- DomainResource.Builder
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- contained- Contained, inline Resources
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- A reference to this Builder instance
 
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containedpublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder contained(java.util.Collection<Resource> contained) 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.Replaces the existing list with a new one containing elements from the Collection. If any of the elements are null, calling build()will fail.- Overrides:
- containedin class- DomainResource.Builder
- Parameters:
- contained- Contained, inline Resources
- Returns:
- A reference to this Builder instance
- Throws:
- java.lang.NullPointerException- If the passed collection is null
 
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extensionpublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder extension(Extension... extension) 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.Adds new element(s) to the existing list. If any of the elements are null, calling build()will fail.- Overrides:
- extensionin class- DomainResource.Builder
- Parameters:
- extension- Additional content defined by implementations
- Returns:
- A reference to this Builder instance
 
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extensionpublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder extension(java.util.Collection<Extension> extension) 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.Replaces the existing list with a new one containing elements from the Collection. If any of the elements are null, calling build()will fail.- Overrides:
- extensionin class- DomainResource.Builder
- Parameters:
- extension- Additional content defined by implementations
- Returns:
- A reference to this Builder instance
- Throws:
- java.lang.NullPointerException- If the passed collection is null
 
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modifierExtensionpublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder modifierExtension(Extension... modifierExtension) 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). Adds new element(s) to the existing list. If any of the elements are null, calling build()will fail.- Overrides:
- modifierExtensionin class- DomainResource.Builder
- Parameters:
- modifierExtension- Extensions that cannot be ignored
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- A reference to this Builder instance
 
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modifierExtensionpublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder modifierExtension(java.util.Collection<Extension> modifierExtension) 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). Replaces the existing list with a new one containing elements from the Collection. If any of the elements are null, calling build()will fail.- Overrides:
- modifierExtensionin class- DomainResource.Builder
- Parameters:
- modifierExtension- Extensions that cannot be ignored
- Returns:
- A reference to this Builder instance
- Throws:
- java.lang.NullPointerException- If the passed collection is null
 
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urlpublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder url(Uri url) An absolute URI that is used to identify this research element definition when it is referenced in a specification, model, design or an instance; also called its canonical identifier. This SHOULD be globally unique and SHOULD be a literal address at which at which an authoritative instance of this research element definition is (or will be) published. This URL can be the target of a canonical reference. It SHALL remain the same when the research element definition is stored on different servers.- Parameters:
- url- Canonical identifier for this research element definition, represented as a URI (globally unique)
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- A reference to this Builder instance
 
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identifierpublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder identifier(Identifier... identifier) A formal identifier that is used to identify this research element definition when it is represented in other formats, or referenced in a specification, model, design or an instance.Adds new element(s) to the existing list. If any of the elements are null, calling build()will fail.- Parameters:
- identifier- Additional identifier for the research element definition
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- A reference to this Builder instance
 
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identifierpublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder identifier(java.util.Collection<Identifier> identifier) A formal identifier that is used to identify this research element definition when it is represented in other formats, or referenced in a specification, model, design or an instance.Replaces the existing list with a new one containing elements from the Collection. If any of the elements are null, calling build()will fail.- Parameters:
- identifier- Additional identifier for the research element definition
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- A reference to this Builder instance
- Throws:
- java.lang.NullPointerException- If the passed collection is null
 
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versionpublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder version(java.lang.String version) Convenience method for settingversion.- Parameters:
- version- Business version of the research element definition
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- A reference to this Builder instance
- See Also:
- version(org.linuxforhealth.fhir.model.type.String)
 
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versionpublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder version(String version) The identifier that is used to identify this version of the research element definition when it is referenced in a specification, model, design or instance. This is an arbitrary value managed by the research element definition author and is not expected to be globally unique. For example, it might be a timestamp (e.g. yyyymmdd) if a managed version is not available. There is also no expectation that versions can be placed in a lexicographical sequence. To provide a version consistent with the Decision Support Service specification, use the format Major.Minor.Revision (e.g. 1.0.0). For more information on versioning knowledge assets, refer to the Decision Support Service specification. Note that a version is required for non-experimental active artifacts.- Parameters:
- version- Business version of the research element definition
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- A reference to this Builder instance
 
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namepublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder name(java.lang.String name) Convenience method for settingname.- Parameters:
- name- Name for this research element definition (computer friendly)
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- A reference to this Builder instance
- See Also:
- name(org.linuxforhealth.fhir.model.type.String)
 
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namepublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder name(String name) A natural language name identifying the research element definition. This name should be usable as an identifier for the module by machine processing applications such as code generation.- Parameters:
- name- Name for this research element definition (computer friendly)
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- A reference to this Builder instance
 
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titlepublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder title(java.lang.String title) Convenience method for settingtitle.- Parameters:
- title- Name for this research element definition (human friendly)
- Returns:
- A reference to this Builder instance
- See Also:
- title(org.linuxforhealth.fhir.model.type.String)
 
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titlepublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder title(String title) A short, descriptive, user-friendly title for the research element definition.- Parameters:
- title- Name for this research element definition (human friendly)
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- A reference to this Builder instance
 
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shortTitlepublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder shortTitle(java.lang.String shortTitle) Convenience method for settingshortTitle.- Parameters:
- shortTitle- Title for use in informal contexts
- Returns:
- A reference to this Builder instance
- See Also:
- shortTitle(org.linuxforhealth.fhir.model.type.String)
 
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shortTitlepublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder shortTitle(String shortTitle) The short title provides an alternate title for use in informal descriptive contexts where the full, formal title is not necessary.- Parameters:
- shortTitle- Title for use in informal contexts
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- A reference to this Builder instance
 
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subtitlepublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder subtitle(java.lang.String subtitle) Convenience method for settingsubtitle.- Parameters:
- subtitle- Subordinate title of the ResearchElementDefinition
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- A reference to this Builder instance
- See Also:
- subtitle(org.linuxforhealth.fhir.model.type.String)
 
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subtitlepublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder subtitle(String subtitle) An explanatory or alternate title for the ResearchElementDefinition giving additional information about its content.- Parameters:
- subtitle- Subordinate title of the ResearchElementDefinition
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- A reference to this Builder instance
 
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statuspublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder status(PublicationStatus status) The status of this research element definition. Enables tracking the life-cycle of the content.This element is required. - Parameters:
- status- draft | active | retired | unknown
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- A reference to this Builder instance
 
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experimentalpublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder experimental(java.lang.Boolean experimental) Convenience method for settingexperimental.- Parameters:
- experimental- For testing purposes, not real usage
- Returns:
- A reference to this Builder instance
- See Also:
- experimental(org.linuxforhealth.fhir.model.type.Boolean)
 
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experimentalpublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder experimental(Boolean experimental) A Boolean value to indicate that this research element definition is authored for testing purposes (or education/evaluation/marketing) and is not intended to be used for genuine usage.- Parameters:
- experimental- For testing purposes, not real usage
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- A reference to this Builder instance
 
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subjectpublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder subject(Element subject) The intended subjects for the ResearchElementDefinition. If this element is not provided, a Patient subject is assumed, but the subject of the ResearchElementDefinition can be anything.This is a choice element with the following allowed types: When of typeReference, the allowed resource types for this reference are:- Parameters:
- subject- E.g. Patient, Practitioner, RelatedPerson, Organization, Location, Device
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- A reference to this Builder instance
 
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datepublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder date(DateTime date) The date (and optionally time) when the research element definition 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 research element definition changes.- Parameters:
- date- Date last changed
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- A reference to this Builder instance
 
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publisherpublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder publisher(java.lang.String publisher) Convenience method for settingpublisher.- Parameters:
- publisher- Name of the publisher (organization or individual)
- Returns:
- A reference to this Builder instance
- See Also:
- publisher(org.linuxforhealth.fhir.model.type.String)
 
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publisherpublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder publisher(String publisher) The name of the organization or individual that published the research element definition.- Parameters:
- publisher- Name of the publisher (organization or individual)
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- A reference to this Builder instance
 
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contactpublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder contact(ContactDetail... contact) Contact details to assist a user in finding and communicating with the publisher.Adds new element(s) to the existing list. If any of the elements are null, calling build()will fail.- Parameters:
- contact- Contact details for the publisher
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- A reference to this Builder instance
 
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contactpublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder contact(java.util.Collection<ContactDetail> contact) Contact details to assist a user in finding and communicating with the publisher.Replaces the existing list with a new one containing elements from the Collection. If any of the elements are null, calling build()will fail.- Parameters:
- contact- Contact details for the publisher
- Returns:
- A reference to this Builder instance
- Throws:
- java.lang.NullPointerException- If the passed collection is null
 
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descriptionpublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder description(Markdown description) A free text natural language description of the research element definition from a consumer's perspective.- Parameters:
- description- Natural language description of the research element definition
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- A reference to this Builder instance
 
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commentpublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder comment(java.lang.String... comment) Convenience method for settingcomment.Adds new element(s) to the existing list. If any of the elements are null, calling build()will fail.- Parameters:
- comment- Used for footnotes or explanatory notes
- Returns:
- A reference to this Builder instance
- See Also:
- #comment(org.linuxforhealth.fhir.model.type.String)
 
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commentpublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder comment(String... comment) A human-readable string to clarify or explain concepts about the resource.Adds new element(s) to the existing list. If any of the elements are null, calling build()will fail.- Parameters:
- comment- Used for footnotes or explanatory notes
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- A reference to this Builder instance
 
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commentpublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder comment(java.util.Collection<String> comment) A human-readable string to clarify or explain concepts about the resource.Replaces the existing list with a new one containing elements from the Collection. If any of the elements are null, calling build()will fail.- Parameters:
- comment- Used for footnotes or explanatory notes
- Returns:
- A reference to this Builder instance
- Throws:
- java.lang.NullPointerException- If the passed collection is null
 
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useContextpublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder useContext(UsageContext... useContext) The content was developed with a focus and intent of supporting the contexts that are listed. These contexts may be general categories (gender, age, ...) or may be references to specific programs (insurance plans, studies, ...) and may be used to assist with indexing and searching for appropriate research element definition instances.Adds new element(s) to the existing list. If any of the elements are null, calling build()will fail.- Parameters:
- useContext- The context that the content is intended to support
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- A reference to this Builder instance
 
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useContextpublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder useContext(java.util.Collection<UsageContext> useContext) The content was developed with a focus and intent of supporting the contexts that are listed. These contexts may be general categories (gender, age, ...) or may be references to specific programs (insurance plans, studies, ...) and may be used to assist with indexing and searching for appropriate research element definition instances.Replaces the existing list with a new one containing elements from the Collection. If any of the elements are null, calling build()will fail.- Parameters:
- useContext- The context that the content is intended to support
- Returns:
- A reference to this Builder instance
- Throws:
- java.lang.NullPointerException- If the passed collection is null
 
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jurisdictionpublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder jurisdiction(CodeableConcept... jurisdiction) A legal or geographic region in which the research element definition is intended to be used.Adds new element(s) to the existing list. If any of the elements are null, calling build()will fail.- Parameters:
- jurisdiction- Intended jurisdiction for research element definition (if applicable)
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- A reference to this Builder instance
 
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jurisdictionpublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder jurisdiction(java.util.Collection<CodeableConcept> jurisdiction) A legal or geographic region in which the research element definition is intended to be used.Replaces the existing list with a new one containing elements from the Collection. If any of the elements are null, calling build()will fail.- Parameters:
- jurisdiction- Intended jurisdiction for research element definition (if applicable)
- Returns:
- A reference to this Builder instance
- Throws:
- java.lang.NullPointerException- If the passed collection is null
 
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purposepublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder purpose(Markdown purpose) Explanation of why this research element definition is needed and why it has been designed as it has.- Parameters:
- purpose- Why this research element definition is defined
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- A reference to this Builder instance
 
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usagepublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder usage(java.lang.String usage) Convenience method for settingusage.- Parameters:
- usage- Describes the clinical usage of the ResearchElementDefinition
- Returns:
- A reference to this Builder instance
- See Also:
- usage(org.linuxforhealth.fhir.model.type.String)
 
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usagepublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder usage(String usage) A detailed description, from a clinical perspective, of how the ResearchElementDefinition is used.- Parameters:
- usage- Describes the clinical usage of the ResearchElementDefinition
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- A reference to this Builder instance
 
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copyrightpublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder copyright(Markdown copyright) A copyright statement relating to the research element definition and/or its contents. Copyright statements are generally legal restrictions on the use and publishing of the research element definition.- Parameters:
- copyright- Use and/or publishing restrictions
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- A reference to this Builder instance
 
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approvalDatepublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder approvalDate(java.time.LocalDate approvalDate) Convenience method for settingapprovalDate.- Parameters:
- approvalDate- When the research element definition was approved by publisher
- Returns:
- A reference to this Builder instance
- See Also:
- approvalDate(org.linuxforhealth.fhir.model.type.Date)
 
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approvalDatepublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder approvalDate(Date approvalDate) The date on which the resource content was approved by the publisher. Approval happens once when the content is officially approved for usage.- Parameters:
- approvalDate- When the research element definition was approved by publisher
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- A reference to this Builder instance
 
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lastReviewDatepublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder lastReviewDate(java.time.LocalDate lastReviewDate) Convenience method for settinglastReviewDate.- Parameters:
- lastReviewDate- When the research element definition was last reviewed
- Returns:
- A reference to this Builder instance
- See Also:
- lastReviewDate(org.linuxforhealth.fhir.model.type.Date)
 
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lastReviewDatepublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder lastReviewDate(Date lastReviewDate) The date on which the resource content was last reviewed. Review happens periodically after approval but does not change the original approval date.- Parameters:
- lastReviewDate- When the research element definition was last reviewed
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- A reference to this Builder instance
 
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effectivePeriodpublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder effectivePeriod(Period effectivePeriod) The period during which the research element definition content was or is planned to be in active use.- Parameters:
- effectivePeriod- When the research element definition is expected to be used
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- A reference to this Builder instance
 
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topicpublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder topic(CodeableConcept... topic) Descriptive topics related to the content of the ResearchElementDefinition. Topics provide a high-level categorization grouping types of ResearchElementDefinitions that can be useful for filtering and searching.Adds new element(s) to the existing list. If any of the elements are null, calling build()will fail.- Parameters:
- topic- The category of the ResearchElementDefinition, such as Education, Treatment, Assessment, etc.
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- A reference to this Builder instance
 
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topicpublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder topic(java.util.Collection<CodeableConcept> topic) Descriptive topics related to the content of the ResearchElementDefinition. Topics provide a high-level categorization grouping types of ResearchElementDefinitions that can be useful for filtering and searching.Replaces the existing list with a new one containing elements from the Collection. If any of the elements are null, calling build()will fail.- Parameters:
- topic- The category of the ResearchElementDefinition, such as Education, Treatment, Assessment, etc.
- Returns:
- A reference to this Builder instance
- Throws:
- java.lang.NullPointerException- If the passed collection is null
 
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authorpublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder author(ContactDetail... author) An individiual or organization primarily involved in the creation and maintenance of the content.Adds new element(s) to the existing list. If any of the elements are null, calling build()will fail.- Parameters:
- author- Who authored the content
- Returns:
- A reference to this Builder instance
 
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authorpublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder author(java.util.Collection<ContactDetail> author) An individiual or organization primarily involved in the creation and maintenance of the content.Replaces the existing list with a new one containing elements from the Collection. If any of the elements are null, calling build()will fail.- Parameters:
- author- Who authored the content
- Returns:
- A reference to this Builder instance
- Throws:
- java.lang.NullPointerException- If the passed collection is null
 
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editorpublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder editor(ContactDetail... editor) An individual or organization primarily responsible for internal coherence of the content.Adds new element(s) to the existing list. If any of the elements are null, calling build()will fail.- Parameters:
- editor- Who edited the content
- Returns:
- A reference to this Builder instance
 
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editorpublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder editor(java.util.Collection<ContactDetail> editor) An individual or organization primarily responsible for internal coherence of the content.Replaces the existing list with a new one containing elements from the Collection. If any of the elements are null, calling build()will fail.- Parameters:
- editor- Who edited the content
- Returns:
- A reference to this Builder instance
- Throws:
- java.lang.NullPointerException- If the passed collection is null
 
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reviewerpublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder reviewer(ContactDetail... reviewer) An individual or organization primarily responsible for review of some aspect of the content.Adds new element(s) to the existing list. If any of the elements are null, calling build()will fail.- Parameters:
- reviewer- Who reviewed the content
- Returns:
- A reference to this Builder instance
 
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reviewerpublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder reviewer(java.util.Collection<ContactDetail> reviewer) An individual or organization primarily responsible for review of some aspect of the content.Replaces the existing list with a new one containing elements from the Collection. If any of the elements are null, calling build()will fail.- Parameters:
- reviewer- Who reviewed the content
- Returns:
- A reference to this Builder instance
- Throws:
- java.lang.NullPointerException- If the passed collection is null
 
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endorserpublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder endorser(ContactDetail... endorser) An individual or organization responsible for officially endorsing the content for use in some setting.Adds new element(s) to the existing list. If any of the elements are null, calling build()will fail.- Parameters:
- endorser- Who endorsed the content
- Returns:
- A reference to this Builder instance
 
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endorserpublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder endorser(java.util.Collection<ContactDetail> endorser) An individual or organization responsible for officially endorsing the content for use in some setting.Replaces the existing list with a new one containing elements from the Collection. If any of the elements are null, calling build()will fail.- Parameters:
- endorser- Who endorsed the content
- Returns:
- A reference to this Builder instance
- Throws:
- java.lang.NullPointerException- If the passed collection is null
 
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relatedArtifactpublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder relatedArtifact(RelatedArtifact... relatedArtifact) Related artifacts such as additional documentation, justification, or bibliographic references.Adds new element(s) to the existing list. If any of the elements are null, calling build()will fail.- Parameters:
- relatedArtifact- Additional documentation, citations, etc.
- Returns:
- A reference to this Builder instance
 
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relatedArtifactpublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder relatedArtifact(java.util.Collection<RelatedArtifact> relatedArtifact) Related artifacts such as additional documentation, justification, or bibliographic references.Replaces the existing list with a new one containing elements from the Collection. If any of the elements are null, calling build()will fail.- Parameters:
- relatedArtifact- Additional documentation, citations, etc.
- Returns:
- A reference to this Builder instance
- Throws:
- java.lang.NullPointerException- If the passed collection is null
 
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librarypublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder library(Canonical... library) A reference to a Library resource containing the formal logic used by the ResearchElementDefinition.Adds new element(s) to the existing list. If any of the elements are null, calling build()will fail.- Parameters:
- library- Logic used by the ResearchElementDefinition
- Returns:
- A reference to this Builder instance
 
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librarypublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder library(java.util.Collection<Canonical> library) A reference to a Library resource containing the formal logic used by the ResearchElementDefinition.Replaces the existing list with a new one containing elements from the Collection. If any of the elements are null, calling build()will fail.- Parameters:
- library- Logic used by the ResearchElementDefinition
- Returns:
- A reference to this Builder instance
- Throws:
- java.lang.NullPointerException- If the passed collection is null
 
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typepublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder type(ResearchElementType type) The type of research element, a population, an exposure, or an outcome.This element is required. - Parameters:
- type- population | exposure | outcome
- Returns:
- A reference to this Builder instance
 
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variableTypepublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder variableType(VariableType variableType) The type of the outcome (e.g. Dichotomous, Continuous, or Descriptive).- Parameters:
- variableType- dichotomous | continuous | descriptive
- Returns:
- A reference to this Builder instance
 
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characteristicpublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder characteristic(ResearchElementDefinition.Characteristic... characteristic) A characteristic that defines the members of the research element. Multiple characteristics are applied with "and" semantics.Adds new element(s) to the existing list. If any of the elements are null, calling build()will fail.This element is required. - Parameters:
- characteristic- What defines the members of the research element
- Returns:
- A reference to this Builder instance
 
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characteristicpublic ResearchElementDefinition.Builder characteristic(java.util.Collection<ResearchElementDefinition.Characteristic> characteristic) A characteristic that defines the members of the research element. Multiple characteristics are applied with "and" semantics.Replaces the existing list with a new one containing elements from the Collection. If any of the elements are null, calling build()will fail.This element is required. - Parameters:
- characteristic- What defines the members of the research element
- Returns:
- A reference to this Builder instance
- Throws:
- java.lang.NullPointerException- If the passed collection is null
 
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buildpublic ResearchElementDefinition build() - Specified by:
- buildin interface- Builder<Resource>
- Specified by:
- buildin class- DomainResource.Builder
- Returns:
- An immutable object of type ResearchElementDefinition
- Throws:
- java.lang.IllegalStateException- if the current state cannot be built into a valid ResearchElementDefinition per the base specification
 
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validateprotected void validate(ResearchElementDefinition researchElementDefinition) 
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fromprotected ResearchElementDefinition.Builder from(ResearchElementDefinition researchElementDefinition) 
 
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