Healthcare Exchange Standards

Sensitive Data as Venn Diagram

Healthcare data is split into "Normal" (non‑sensitive) and "Restricted" (sensitive) categories. Sensitive records receive specific sensitivity codes in the FHIR Resource.meta.security tag, creating a Venn diagram of overlapping topics such as Sexual Health, Mental Health, and Substance Use. The tags describe content‑based sensitivity only; patient consent is applied separately to decide who may access the data. For instance, a patient might permit broad treatment use but limit Sexual Health information to the primary‑care physician.