java.lang.Object
- org.hl7.fhir.r4.model.Base
- - org.hl7.fhir.r4.model.BaseResource
  - - org.hl7.fhir.r4.model.Resource
    - - org.hl7.fhir.r4.model.DomainResource
      - org.hl7.fhir.r4.model.Communication

All Implemented Interfaces:

ca.uhn.fhir.model.api.IElement, Serializable, org.hl7.fhir.instance.model.api.IAnyResource, org.hl7.fhir.instance.model.api.IBase, org.hl7.fhir.instance.model.api.IBaseHasExtensions, org.hl7.fhir.instance.model.api.IBaseHasModifierExtensions, org.hl7.fhir.instance.model.api.IBaseResource, org.hl7.fhir.instance.model.api.IDomainResource
```
public class Communication
extends DomainResource
```
An occurrence of information being transmitted; e.g. an alert that was sent to a responsible provider, a public health agency that was notified about a reportable condition.

See Also:

Serialized Form

Nested Class Summary

Nested Classes
Modifier and Type	Class	Description
`static class`	`Communication.CommunicationPayloadComponent`
`static class`	`Communication.CommunicationPriority`
`static class`	`Communication.CommunicationPriorityEnumFactory`
`static class`	`Communication.CommunicationStatus`
`static class`	`Communication.CommunicationStatusEnumFactory`

Field Summary

Fields
Modifier and Type	Field	Description
`protected List<Reference>`	`about`	Other resources that pertain to this communication and to which this communication should be associated.
`protected List<Resource>`	`aboutTarget`	The actual objects that are the target of the reference (Other resources that pertain to this communication and to which this communication should be associated.)
`static ca.uhn.fhir.rest.gclient.ReferenceClientParam`	`BASED_ON`	Fluent Client search parameter constant for based-on
`protected List<Reference>`	`basedOn`	An order, proposal or plan fulfilled in whole or in part by this Communication.
`protected List<Resource>`	`basedOnTarget`	The actual objects that are the target of the reference (An order, proposal or plan fulfilled in whole or in part by this Communication.)
`protected List<CodeableConcept>`	`category`	The type of message conveyed such as alert, notification, reminder, instruction, etc.
`static ca.uhn.fhir.rest.gclient.TokenClientParam`	`CATEGORY`	Fluent Client search parameter constant for category
`protected Reference`	`encounter`	The Encounter during which this Communication was created or to which the creation of this record is tightly associated.
`static ca.uhn.fhir.rest.gclient.ReferenceClientParam`	`ENCOUNTER`	Fluent Client search parameter constant for encounter
`protected Encounter`	`encounterTarget`	The actual object that is the target of the reference (The Encounter during which this Communication was created or to which the creation of this record is tightly associated.)
`protected List<Identifier>`	`identifier`	Business identifiers assigned to this communication by the performer or other systems which remain constant as the resource is updated and propagates from server to server.
`static ca.uhn.fhir.rest.gclient.TokenClientParam`	`IDENTIFIER`	Fluent Client search parameter constant for identifier
`static ca.uhn.fhir.model.api.Include`	`INCLUDE_BASED_ON`	Constant for fluent queries to be used to add include statements.
`static ca.uhn.fhir.model.api.Include`	`INCLUDE_ENCOUNTER`	Constant for fluent queries to be used to add include statements.
`static ca.uhn.fhir.model.api.Include`	`INCLUDE_INSTANTIATES_CANONICAL`	Constant for fluent queries to be used to add include statements.
`static ca.uhn.fhir.model.api.Include`	`INCLUDE_PART_OF`	Constant for fluent queries to be used to add include statements.
`static ca.uhn.fhir.model.api.Include`	`INCLUDE_PATIENT`	Constant for fluent queries to be used to add include statements.
`static ca.uhn.fhir.model.api.Include`	`INCLUDE_RECIPIENT`	Constant for fluent queries to be used to add include statements.
`static ca.uhn.fhir.model.api.Include`	`INCLUDE_SENDER`	Constant for fluent queries to be used to add include statements.
`static ca.uhn.fhir.model.api.Include`	`INCLUDE_SUBJECT`	Constant for fluent queries to be used to add include statements.
`protected List<Reference>`	`inResponseTo`	Prior communication that this communication is in response to.
`protected List<Communication>`	`inResponseToTarget`	The actual objects that are the target of the reference (Prior communication that this communication is in response to.)
`static ca.uhn.fhir.rest.gclient.ReferenceClientParam`	`INSTANTIATES_CANONICAL`	Fluent Client search parameter constant for instantiates-canonical
`static ca.uhn.fhir.rest.gclient.UriClientParam`	`INSTANTIATES_URI`	Fluent Client search parameter constant for instantiates-uri
`protected List<CanonicalType>`	`instantiatesCanonical`	The URL pointing to a FHIR-defined protocol, guideline, orderset or other definition that is adhered to in whole or in part by this Communication.
`protected List<UriType>`	`instantiatesUri`	The URL pointing to an externally maintained protocol, guideline, orderset or other definition that is adhered to in whole or in part by this Communication.
`protected List<CodeableConcept>`	`medium`	A channel that was used for this communication (e.g.
`static ca.uhn.fhir.rest.gclient.TokenClientParam`	`MEDIUM`	Fluent Client search parameter constant for medium
`protected List<Annotation>`	`note`	Additional notes or commentary about the communication by the sender, receiver or other interested parties.
`static ca.uhn.fhir.rest.gclient.ReferenceClientParam`	`PART_OF`	Fluent Client search parameter constant for part-of
`protected List<Reference>`	`partOf`	Part of this action.
`protected List<Resource>`	`partOfTarget`	The actual objects that are the target of the reference (Part of this action.)
`static ca.uhn.fhir.rest.gclient.ReferenceClientParam`	`PATIENT`	Fluent Client search parameter constant for patient
`protected List<Communication.CommunicationPayloadComponent>`	`payload`	Text, attachment(s), or resource(s) that was communicated to the recipient.
`protected Enumeration<Communication.CommunicationPriority>`	`priority`	Characterizes how quickly the planned or in progress communication must be addressed.
`protected List<CodeableConcept>`	`reasonCode`	The reason or justification for the communication.
`protected List<Reference>`	`reasonReference`	Indicates another resource whose existence justifies this communication.
`protected List<Resource>`	`reasonReferenceTarget`	The actual objects that are the target of the reference (Indicates another resource whose existence justifies this communication.)
`protected DateTimeType`	`received`	The time when this communication arrived at the destination.
`static ca.uhn.fhir.rest.gclient.DateClientParam`	`RECEIVED`	Fluent Client search parameter constant for received
`protected List<Reference>`	`recipient`	The entity (e.g.
`static ca.uhn.fhir.rest.gclient.ReferenceClientParam`	`RECIPIENT`	Fluent Client search parameter constant for recipient
`protected List<Resource>`	`recipientTarget`	The actual objects that are the target of the reference (The entity (e.g.
`protected Reference`	`sender`	The entity (e.g.
`static ca.uhn.fhir.rest.gclient.ReferenceClientParam`	`SENDER`	Fluent Client search parameter constant for sender
`protected Resource`	`senderTarget`	The actual object that is the target of the reference (The entity (e.g.
`protected DateTimeType`	`sent`	The time when this communication was sent.
`static ca.uhn.fhir.rest.gclient.DateClientParam`	`SENT`	Fluent Client search parameter constant for sent
`static String`	`SP_BASED_ON`	Search parameter: based-on
`static String`	`SP_CATEGORY`	Search parameter: category
`static String`	`SP_ENCOUNTER`	Search parameter: encounter
`static String`	`SP_IDENTIFIER`	Search parameter: identifier
`static String`	`SP_INSTANTIATES_CANONICAL`	Search parameter: instantiates-canonical
`static String`	`SP_INSTANTIATES_URI`	Search parameter: instantiates-uri
`static String`	`SP_MEDIUM`	Search parameter: medium
`static String`	`SP_PART_OF`	Search parameter: part-of
`static String`	`SP_PATIENT`	Search parameter: patient
`static String`	`SP_RECEIVED`	Search parameter: received
`static String`	`SP_RECIPIENT`	Search parameter: recipient
`static String`	`SP_SENDER`	Search parameter: sender
`static String`	`SP_SENT`	Search parameter: sent
`static String`	`SP_STATUS`	Search parameter: status
`static String`	`SP_SUBJECT`	Search parameter: subject
`protected Enumeration<Communication.CommunicationStatus>`	`status`	The status of the transmission.
`static ca.uhn.fhir.rest.gclient.TokenClientParam`	`STATUS`	Fluent Client search parameter constant for status
`protected CodeableConcept`	`statusReason`	Captures the reason for the current state of the Communication.
`protected Reference`	`subject`	The patient or group that was the focus of this communication.
`static ca.uhn.fhir.rest.gclient.ReferenceClientParam`	`SUBJECT`	Fluent Client search parameter constant for subject
`protected Resource`	`subjectTarget`	The actual object that is the target of the reference (The patient or group that was the focus of this communication.)
`protected CodeableConcept`	`topic`	Description of the purpose/content, similar to a subject line in an email.

Fields inherited from class org.hl7.fhir.r4.model.DomainResource
contained, extension, modifierExtension, text

Fields inherited from class org.hl7.fhir.r4.model.Resource
id, implicitRules, language, meta

Fields inherited from interface org.hl7.fhir.instance.model.api.IAnyResource
RES_ID, SP_RES_ID, SP_RES_LANGUAGE

Fields inherited from interface org.hl7.fhir.instance.model.api.IBaseResource
INCLUDE_ALL, WILDCARD_ALL_SET

Constructor Summary

Constructors
Constructor Description

Communication()
Constructor

Communication(Enumeration<Communication.CommunicationStatus> status)
Constructor

Method Summary

All Methods Instance Methods Concrete Methods Deprecated Methods
Modifier and Type	Method	Description
`Reference`	`addAbout()`
`Communication`	`addAbout(Reference t)`
`Reference`	`addBasedOn()`
`Communication`	`addBasedOn(Reference t)`
`CodeableConcept`	`addCategory()`
`Communication`	`addCategory(CodeableConcept t)`
`Base`	`addChild(String name)`
`Identifier`	`addIdentifier()`
`Communication`	`addIdentifier(Identifier t)`
`Reference`	`addInResponseTo()`
`Communication`	`addInResponseTo(Reference t)`
`Communication`	`addInResponseToTarget()`	Deprecated. Use Reference#setResource(IBaseResource) instead
`Communication`	`addInstantiatesCanonical(String value)`
`CanonicalType`	`addInstantiatesCanonicalElement()`
`Communication`	`addInstantiatesUri(String value)`
`UriType`	`addInstantiatesUriElement()`
`CodeableConcept`	`addMedium()`
`Communication`	`addMedium(CodeableConcept t)`
`Annotation`	`addNote()`
`Communication`	`addNote(Annotation t)`
`Reference`	`addPartOf()`
`Communication`	`addPartOf(Reference t)`
`Communication.CommunicationPayloadComponent`	`addPayload()`
`Communication`	`addPayload(Communication.CommunicationPayloadComponent t)`
`CodeableConcept`	`addReasonCode()`
`Communication`	`addReasonCode(CodeableConcept t)`
`Reference`	`addReasonReference()`
`Communication`	`addReasonReference(Reference t)`
`Reference`	`addRecipient()`
`Communication`	`addRecipient(Reference t)`
`Communication`	`copy()`
`void`	`copyValues(Communication dst)`
`boolean`	`equalsDeep(Base other_)`
`boolean`	`equalsShallow(Base other_)`
`String`	`fhirType()`
`List<Reference>`	`getAbout()`
`Reference`	`getAboutFirstRep()`
`List<Resource>`	`getAboutTarget()`	Deprecated. Use Reference#setResource(IBaseResource) instead
`List<Reference>`	`getBasedOn()`
`Reference`	`getBasedOnFirstRep()`
`List<Resource>`	`getBasedOnTarget()`	Deprecated. Use Reference#setResource(IBaseResource) instead
`List<CodeableConcept>`	`getCategory()`
`CodeableConcept`	`getCategoryFirstRep()`
`Reference`	`getEncounter()`
`Encounter`	`getEncounterTarget()`
`List<Identifier>`	`getIdentifier()`
`Identifier`	`getIdentifierFirstRep()`
`List<Reference>`	`getInResponseTo()`
`Reference`	`getInResponseToFirstRep()`
`List<Communication>`	`getInResponseToTarget()`	Deprecated. Use Reference#setResource(IBaseResource) instead
`List<CanonicalType>`	`getInstantiatesCanonical()`
`List<UriType>`	`getInstantiatesUri()`
`List<CodeableConcept>`	`getMedium()`
`CodeableConcept`	`getMediumFirstRep()`
`Property`	`getNamedProperty(int _hash, String _name, boolean _checkValid)`
`List<Annotation>`	`getNote()`
`Annotation`	`getNoteFirstRep()`
`List<Reference>`	`getPartOf()`
`Reference`	`getPartOfFirstRep()`
`List<Resource>`	`getPartOfTarget()`	Deprecated. Use Reference#setResource(IBaseResource) instead
`List<Communication.CommunicationPayloadComponent>`	`getPayload()`
`Communication.CommunicationPayloadComponent`	`getPayloadFirstRep()`
`Communication.CommunicationPriority`	`getPriority()`
`Enumeration<Communication.CommunicationPriority>`	`getPriorityElement()`
`Base[]`	`getProperty(int hash, String name, boolean checkValid)`
`List<CodeableConcept>`	`getReasonCode()`
`CodeableConcept`	`getReasonCodeFirstRep()`
`List<Reference>`	`getReasonReference()`
`Reference`	`getReasonReferenceFirstRep()`
`List<Resource>`	`getReasonReferenceTarget()`	Deprecated. Use Reference#setResource(IBaseResource) instead
`Date`	`getReceived()`
`DateTimeType`	`getReceivedElement()`
`List<Reference>`	`getRecipient()`
`Reference`	`getRecipientFirstRep()`
`List<Resource>`	`getRecipientTarget()`	Deprecated. Use Reference#setResource(IBaseResource) instead
`ResourceType`	`getResourceType()`
`Reference`	`getSender()`
`Resource`	`getSenderTarget()`
`Date`	`getSent()`
`DateTimeType`	`getSentElement()`
`Communication.CommunicationStatus`	`getStatus()`
`Enumeration<Communication.CommunicationStatus>`	`getStatusElement()`
`CodeableConcept`	`getStatusReason()`
`Reference`	`getSubject()`
`Resource`	`getSubjectTarget()`
`CodeableConcept`	`getTopic()`
`String[]`	`getTypesForProperty(int hash, String name)`
`boolean`	`hasAbout()`
`boolean`	`hasBasedOn()`
`boolean`	`hasCategory()`
`boolean`	`hasEncounter()`
`boolean`	`hasIdentifier()`
`boolean`	`hasInResponseTo()`
`boolean`	`hasInstantiatesCanonical()`
`boolean`	`hasInstantiatesCanonical(String value)`
`boolean`	`hasInstantiatesUri()`
`boolean`	`hasInstantiatesUri(String value)`
`boolean`	`hasMedium()`
`boolean`	`hasNote()`
`boolean`	`hasPartOf()`
`boolean`	`hasPayload()`
`boolean`	`hasPriority()`
`boolean`	`hasPriorityElement()`
`boolean`	`hasReasonCode()`
`boolean`	`hasReasonReference()`
`boolean`	`hasReceived()`
`boolean`	`hasReceivedElement()`
`boolean`	`hasRecipient()`
`boolean`	`hasSender()`
`boolean`	`hasSent()`
`boolean`	`hasSentElement()`
`boolean`	`hasStatus()`
`boolean`	`hasStatusElement()`
`boolean`	`hasStatusReason()`
`boolean`	`hasSubject()`
`boolean`	`hasTopic()`
`boolean`	`isEmpty()`
`protected void`	`listChildren(List<Property> children)`
`Base`	`makeProperty(int hash, String name)`
`Communication`	`setAbout(List<Reference> theAbout)`
`Communication`	`setBasedOn(List<Reference> theBasedOn)`
`Communication`	`setCategory(List<CodeableConcept> theCategory)`
`Communication`	`setEncounter(Reference value)`
`Communication`	`setEncounterTarget(Encounter value)`
`Communication`	`setIdentifier(List<Identifier> theIdentifier)`
`Communication`	`setInResponseTo(List<Reference> theInResponseTo)`
`Communication`	`setInstantiatesCanonical(List<CanonicalType> theInstantiatesCanonical)`
`Communication`	`setInstantiatesUri(List<UriType> theInstantiatesUri)`
`Communication`	`setMedium(List<CodeableConcept> theMedium)`
`Communication`	`setNote(List<Annotation> theNote)`
`Communication`	`setPartOf(List<Reference> thePartOf)`
`Communication`	`setPayload(List<Communication.CommunicationPayloadComponent> thePayload)`
`Communication`	`setPriority(Communication.CommunicationPriority value)`
`Communication`	`setPriorityElement(Enumeration<Communication.CommunicationPriority> value)`
`Base`	`setProperty(int hash, String name, Base value)`
`Base`	`setProperty(String name, Base value)`
`Communication`	`setReasonCode(List<CodeableConcept> theReasonCode)`
`Communication`	`setReasonReference(List<Reference> theReasonReference)`
`Communication`	`setReceived(Date value)`
`Communication`	`setReceivedElement(DateTimeType value)`
`Communication`	`setRecipient(List<Reference> theRecipient)`
`Communication`	`setSender(Reference value)`
`Communication`	`setSenderTarget(Resource value)`
`Communication`	`setSent(Date value)`
`Communication`	`setSentElement(DateTimeType value)`
`Communication`	`setStatus(Communication.CommunicationStatus value)`
`Communication`	`setStatusElement(Enumeration<Communication.CommunicationStatus> value)`
`Communication`	`setStatusReason(CodeableConcept value)`
`Communication`	`setSubject(Reference value)`
`Communication`	`setSubjectTarget(Resource value)`
`Communication`	`setTopic(CodeableConcept value)`
`protected Communication`	`typedCopy()`

Methods inherited from class org.hl7.fhir.r4.model.DomainResource
addContained, addExtension, addExtension, addExtension, addModifierExtension, addModifierExtension, checkNoModifiers, copyValues, getContained, getExtension, getExtensionByUrl, getExtensionsByUrl, getModifierExtension, getModifierExtensionsByUrl, getText, hasContained, hasExtension, hasExtension, hasModifierExtension, hasText, setContained, setExtension, setModifierExtension, setText

Methods inherited from class org.hl7.fhir.r4.model.Resource
copyValues, getId, getIdBase, getIdElement, getImplicitRules, getImplicitRulesElement, getLanguage, getLanguage, getLanguageElement, getMeta, hasId, hasIdElement, hasImplicitRules, hasImplicitRulesElement, hasLanguage, hasLanguageElement, hasMeta, setId, setIdBase, setIdElement, setImplicitRules, setImplicitRulesElement, setLanguage, setLanguageElement, setMeta

Methods inherited from class org.hl7.fhir.r4.model.BaseResource
getStructureFhirVersionEnum, isResource, setId

Methods inherited from class org.hl7.fhir.r4.model.Base
castToAddress, castToAnnotation, castToAttachment, castToBase64Binary, castToBoolean, castToCanonical, castToCode, castToCodeableConcept, castToCoding, castToContactDetail, castToContactPoint, castToContributor, castToDataRequirement, castToDate, castToDateTime, castToDecimal, castToDosage, castToDuration, castToElementDefinition, castToExpression, castToExtension, castToHumanName, castToId, castToIdentifier, castToInstant, castToInteger, castToMarkdown, castToMarketingStatus, castToMeta, castToMoney, castToNarrative, castToOid, castToParameterDefinition, castToPeriod, castToPopulation, castToPositiveInt, castToProdCharacteristic, castToProductShelfLife, castToQuantity, castToRange, castToRatio, castToReference, castToRelatedArtifact, castToResource, castToSampledData, castToSignature, castToSimpleQuantity, castToString, castToSubstanceAmount, castToTime, castToTiming, castToTriggerDefinition, castToType, castToUnsignedInt, castToUri, castToUrl, castToUsageContext, castToXhtml, castToXhtmlString, children, clearUserData, compareDeep, compareDeep, compareDeep, compareDeep, compareValues, compareValues, dateTimeValue, equals, getChildByName, getFormatCommentsPost, getFormatCommentsPre, getNamedProperty, getUserData, getUserInt, getUserString, hasFormatComment, hasPrimitiveValue, hasType, hasUserData, isBooleanPrimitive, isDateTime, isMetadataBased, isPrimitive, listChildrenByName, listChildrenByName, primitiveValue, setUserData, setUserDataINN

Methods inherited from class java.lang.Object
clone, equals, finalize, getClass, hashCode, notify, notifyAll, toString, wait, wait, wait

Methods inherited from interface org.hl7.fhir.instance.model.api.IAnyResource
getId, getIdElement, getLanguageElement, getUserData, setId, setUserData

Methods inherited from interface org.hl7.fhir.instance.model.api.IBase
getFormatCommentsPost, getFormatCommentsPre, hasFormatComment

Methods inherited from interface org.hl7.fhir.instance.model.api.IBaseResource
getMeta, getStructureFhirVersionEnum, setId

- Field Detail
  - identifier
```
protected List<Identifier> identifier
```
    Business identifiers assigned to this communication by the performer or other systems which remain constant as the resource is updated and propagates from server to server.
  - instantiatesCanonical
```
protected List<CanonicalType> instantiatesCanonical
```
    The URL pointing to a FHIR-defined protocol, guideline, orderset or other definition that is adhered to in whole or in part by this Communication.
  - instantiatesUri
```
protected List<UriType> instantiatesUri
```
    The URL pointing to an externally maintained protocol, guideline, orderset or other definition that is adhered to in whole or in part by this Communication.
  - basedOn
```
protected List<Reference> basedOn
```
    An order, proposal or plan fulfilled in whole or in part by this Communication.
  - basedOnTarget
```
protected List<Resource> basedOnTarget
```
    The actual objects that are the target of the reference (An order, proposal or plan fulfilled in whole or in part by this Communication.)
  - partOf
```
protected List<Reference> partOf
```
    Part of this action.
  - partOfTarget
```
protected List<Resource> partOfTarget
```
    The actual objects that are the target of the reference (Part of this action.)
  - inResponseTo
```
protected List<Reference> inResponseTo
```
    Prior communication that this communication is in response to.
  - inResponseToTarget
```
protected List<Communication> inResponseToTarget
```
    The actual objects that are the target of the reference (Prior communication that this communication is in response to.)
  - status
```
protected Enumeration<Communication.CommunicationStatus> status
```
    The status of the transmission.
  - statusReason
```
protected CodeableConcept statusReason
```
    Captures the reason for the current state of the Communication.
  - category
```
protected List<CodeableConcept> category
```
    The type of message conveyed such as alert, notification, reminder, instruction, etc.
  - priority
```
protected Enumeration<Communication.CommunicationPriority> priority
```
    Characterizes how quickly the planned or in progress communication must be addressed. Includes concepts such as stat, urgent, routine.
  - medium
```
protected List<CodeableConcept> medium
```
    A channel that was used for this communication (e.g. email, fax).
  - subject
```
protected Reference subject
```
    The patient or group that was the focus of this communication.
  - subjectTarget
```
protected Resource subjectTarget
```
    The actual object that is the target of the reference (The patient or group that was the focus of this communication.)
  - topic
```
protected CodeableConcept topic
```
    Description of the purpose/content, similar to a subject line in an email.
  - about
```
protected List<Reference> about
```
    Other resources that pertain to this communication and to which this communication should be associated.
  - aboutTarget
```
protected List<Resource> aboutTarget
```
    The actual objects that are the target of the reference (Other resources that pertain to this communication and to which this communication should be associated.)
  - encounter
```
protected Reference encounter
```
    The Encounter during which this Communication was created or to which the creation of this record is tightly associated.
  - encounterTarget
```
protected Encounter encounterTarget
```
    The actual object that is the target of the reference (The Encounter during which this Communication was created or to which the creation of this record is tightly associated.)
  - sent
```
protected DateTimeType sent
```
    The time when this communication was sent.
  - received
```
protected DateTimeType received
```
    The time when this communication arrived at the destination.
  - recipient
```
protected List<Reference> recipient
```
    The entity (e.g. person, organization, clinical information system, care team or device) which was the target of the communication. If receipts need to be tracked by an individual, a separate resource instance will need to be created for each recipient. Multiple recipient communications are intended where either receipts are not tracked (e.g. a mass mail-out) or a receipt is captured in aggregate (all emails confirmed received by a particular time).
  - recipientTarget
```
protected List<Resource> recipientTarget
```
    The actual objects that are the target of the reference (The entity (e.g. person, organization, clinical information system, care team or device) which was the target of the communication. If receipts need to be tracked by an individual, a separate resource instance will need to be created for each recipient. Multiple recipient communications are intended where either receipts are not tracked (e.g. a mass mail-out) or a receipt is captured in aggregate (all emails confirmed received by a particular time).)
  - sender
```
protected Reference sender
```
    The entity (e.g. person, organization, clinical information system, or device) which was the source of the communication.
  - senderTarget
```
protected Resource senderTarget
```
    The actual object that is the target of the reference (The entity (e.g. person, organization, clinical information system, or device) which was the source of the communication.)
  - reasonCode
```
protected List<CodeableConcept> reasonCode
```
    The reason or justification for the communication.
  - reasonReference
```
protected List<Reference> reasonReference
```
    Indicates another resource whose existence justifies this communication.
  - reasonReferenceTarget
```
protected List<Resource> reasonReferenceTarget
```
    The actual objects that are the target of the reference (Indicates another resource whose existence justifies this communication.)
  - payload
```
protected List<Communication.CommunicationPayloadComponent> payload
```
    Text, attachment(s), or resource(s) that was communicated to the recipient.
  - note
```
protected List<Annotation> note
```
    Additional notes or commentary about the communication by the sender, receiver or other interested parties.
  - SP_IDENTIFIER
```
public static final String SP_IDENTIFIER
```
    Search parameter: identifier
    Description: Unique identifier
    Type: token
    Path: Communication.identifier
    
    See Also:
    
    Constant Field Values
  - IDENTIFIER
```
public static final ca.uhn.fhir.rest.gclient.TokenClientParam IDENTIFIER
```
    Fluent Client search parameter constant for identifier
    Description: Unique identifier
    Type: token
    Path: Communication.identifier
  - SP_SUBJECT
```
public static final String SP_SUBJECT
```
    Search parameter: subject
    Description: Focus of message
    Type: reference
    Path: Communication.subject
    
    See Also:
    
    Constant Field Values
  - SUBJECT
```
public static final ca.uhn.fhir.rest.gclient.ReferenceClientParam SUBJECT
```
    Fluent Client search parameter constant for subject
    Description: Focus of message
    Type: reference
    Path: Communication.subject
  - INCLUDE_SUBJECT
```
public static final ca.uhn.fhir.model.api.Include INCLUDE_SUBJECT
```
    Constant for fluent queries to be used to add include statements. Specifies the path value of "Communication:subject".
  - SP_INSTANTIATES_CANONICAL
```
public static final String SP_INSTANTIATES_CANONICAL
```
    Search parameter: instantiates-canonical
    Description: Instantiates FHIR protocol or definition
    Type: reference
    Path: Communication.instantiatesCanonical
    
    See Also:
    
    Constant Field Values
  - INSTANTIATES_CANONICAL
```
public static final ca.uhn.fhir.rest.gclient.ReferenceClientParam INSTANTIATES_CANONICAL
```
    Fluent Client search parameter constant for instantiates-canonical
    Description: Instantiates FHIR protocol or definition
    Type: reference
    Path: Communication.instantiatesCanonical
  - INCLUDE_INSTANTIATES_CANONICAL
```
public static final ca.uhn.fhir.model.api.Include INCLUDE_INSTANTIATES_CANONICAL
```
    Constant for fluent queries to be used to add include statements. Specifies the path value of "Communication:instantiates-canonical".
  - SP_RECEIVED
```
public static final String SP_RECEIVED
```
    Search parameter: received
    Description: When received
    Type: date
    Path: Communication.received
    
    See Also:
    
    Constant Field Values
  - RECEIVED
```
public static final ca.uhn.fhir.rest.gclient.DateClientParam RECEIVED
```
    Fluent Client search parameter constant for received
    Description: When received
    Type: date
    Path: Communication.received
  - SP_PART_OF
```
public static final String SP_PART_OF
```
    Search parameter: part-of
    Description: Part of this action
    Type: reference
    Path: Communication.partOf
    
    See Also:
    
    Constant Field Values
  - PART_OF
```
public static final ca.uhn.fhir.rest.gclient.ReferenceClientParam PART_OF
```
    Fluent Client search parameter constant for part-of
    Description: Part of this action
    Type: reference
    Path: Communication.partOf
  - INCLUDE_PART_OF
```
public static final ca.uhn.fhir.model.api.Include INCLUDE_PART_OF
```
    Constant for fluent queries to be used to add include statements. Specifies the path value of "Communication:part-of".
  - SP_MEDIUM
```
public static final String SP_MEDIUM
```
    Search parameter: medium
    Description: A channel of communication
    Type: token
    Path: Communication.medium
    
    See Also:
    
    Constant Field Values
  - MEDIUM
```
public static final ca.uhn.fhir.rest.gclient.TokenClientParam MEDIUM
```
    Fluent Client search parameter constant for medium
    Description: A channel of communication
    Type: token
    Path: Communication.medium
  - SP_ENCOUNTER
```
public static final String SP_ENCOUNTER
```
    Search parameter: encounter
    Description: Encounter created as part of
    Type: reference
    Path: Communication.encounter
    
    See Also:
    
    Constant Field Values
  - ENCOUNTER
```
public static final ca.uhn.fhir.rest.gclient.ReferenceClientParam ENCOUNTER
```
    Fluent Client search parameter constant for encounter
    Description: Encounter created as part of
    Type: reference
    Path: Communication.encounter
  - INCLUDE_ENCOUNTER
```
public static final ca.uhn.fhir.model.api.Include INCLUDE_ENCOUNTER
```
    Constant for fluent queries to be used to add include statements. Specifies the path value of "Communication:encounter".
  - SP_SENT
```
public static final String SP_SENT
```
    Search parameter: sent
    Description: When sent
    Type: date
    Path: Communication.sent
    
    See Also:
    
    Constant Field Values
  - SENT
```
public static final ca.uhn.fhir.rest.gclient.DateClientParam SENT
```
    Fluent Client search parameter constant for sent
    Description: When sent
    Type: date
    Path: Communication.sent
  - SP_BASED_ON
```
public static final String SP_BASED_ON
```
    Search parameter: based-on
    Description: Request fulfilled by this communication
    Type: reference
    Path: Communication.basedOn
    
    See Also:
    
    Constant Field Values
  - BASED_ON
```
public static final ca.uhn.fhir.rest.gclient.ReferenceClientParam BASED_ON
```
    Fluent Client search parameter constant for based-on
    Description: Request fulfilled by this communication
    Type: reference
    Path: Communication.basedOn
  - INCLUDE_BASED_ON
```
public static final ca.uhn.fhir.model.api.Include INCLUDE_BASED_ON
```
    Constant for fluent queries to be used to add include statements. Specifies the path value of "Communication:based-on".
  - SP_SENDER
```
public static final String SP_SENDER
```
    Search parameter: sender
    Description: Message sender
    Type: reference
    Path: Communication.sender
    
    See Also:
    
    Constant Field Values
  - SENDER
```
public static final ca.uhn.fhir.rest.gclient.ReferenceClientParam SENDER
```
    Fluent Client search parameter constant for sender
    Description: Message sender
    Type: reference
    Path: Communication.sender
  - INCLUDE_SENDER
```
public static final ca.uhn.fhir.model.api.Include INCLUDE_SENDER
```
    Constant for fluent queries to be used to add include statements. Specifies the path value of "Communication:sender".
  - SP_PATIENT
```
public static final String SP_PATIENT
```
    Search parameter: patient
    Description: Focus of message
    Type: reference
    Path: Communication.subject
    
    See Also:
    
    Constant Field Values
  - PATIENT
```
public static final ca.uhn.fhir.rest.gclient.ReferenceClientParam PATIENT
```
    Fluent Client search parameter constant for patient
    Description: Focus of message
    Type: reference
    Path: Communication.subject
  - INCLUDE_PATIENT
```
public static final ca.uhn.fhir.model.api.Include INCLUDE_PATIENT
```
    Constant for fluent queries to be used to add include statements. Specifies the path value of "Communication:patient".
  - SP_RECIPIENT
```
public static final String SP_RECIPIENT
```
    Search parameter: recipient
    Description: Message recipient
    Type: reference
    Path: Communication.recipient
    
    See Also:
    
    Constant Field Values
  - RECIPIENT
```
public static final ca.uhn.fhir.rest.gclient.ReferenceClientParam RECIPIENT
```
    Fluent Client search parameter constant for recipient
    Description: Message recipient
    Type: reference
    Path: Communication.recipient
  - INCLUDE_RECIPIENT
```
public static final ca.uhn.fhir.model.api.Include INCLUDE_RECIPIENT
```
    Constant for fluent queries to be used to add include statements. Specifies the path value of "Communication:recipient".
  - SP_INSTANTIATES_URI
```
public static final String SP_INSTANTIATES_URI
```
    Search parameter: instantiates-uri
    Description: Instantiates external protocol or definition
    Type: uri
    Path: Communication.instantiatesUri
    
    See Also:
    
    Constant Field Values
  - INSTANTIATES_URI
```
public static final ca.uhn.fhir.rest.gclient.UriClientParam INSTANTIATES_URI
```
    Fluent Client search parameter constant for instantiates-uri
    Description: Instantiates external protocol or definition
    Type: uri
    Path: Communication.instantiatesUri
  - SP_CATEGORY
```
public static final String SP_CATEGORY
```
    Search parameter: category
    Description: Message category
    Type: token
    Path: Communication.category
    
    See Also:
    
    Constant Field Values
  - CATEGORY
```
public static final ca.uhn.fhir.rest.gclient.TokenClientParam CATEGORY
```
    Fluent Client search parameter constant for category
    Description: Message category
    Type: token
    Path: Communication.category
  - SP_STATUS
```
public static final String SP_STATUS
```
    Search parameter: status
    Description: preparation | in-progress | not-done | on-hold | stopped | completed | entered-in-error | unknown
    Type: token
    Path: Communication.status
    
    See Also:
    
    Constant Field Values
  - STATUS
```
public static final ca.uhn.fhir.rest.gclient.TokenClientParam STATUS
```
    Fluent Client search parameter constant for status
    Description: preparation | in-progress | not-done | on-hold | stopped | completed | entered-in-error | unknown
    Type: token
    Path: Communication.status
- Constructor Detail
  - Communication
```
public Communication()
```
    Constructor
  - Communication
```
public Communication(Enumeration<Communication.CommunicationStatus> status)
```
    Constructor
- Method Detail
  - getIdentifier
```
public List<Identifier> getIdentifier()
```
    Returns:
    
    identifier (Business identifiers assigned to this communication by the performer or other systems which remain constant as the resource is updated and propagates from server to server.)
  - setIdentifier
```
public Communication setIdentifier(List<Identifier> theIdentifier)
```
    Returns:
    
    Returns a reference to this for easy method chaining
  - hasIdentifier
```
public boolean hasIdentifier()
```
  - addIdentifier
```
public Identifier addIdentifier()
```
  - addIdentifier
```
public Communication addIdentifier(Identifier t)
```
  - getIdentifierFirstRep
```
public Identifier getIdentifierFirstRep()
```
    Returns:
    
    The first repetition of repeating field identifier, creating it if it does not already exist
  - getInstantiatesCanonical
```
public List<CanonicalType> getInstantiatesCanonical()
```
    Returns:
    
    instantiatesCanonical (The URL pointing to a FHIR-defined protocol, guideline, orderset or other definition that is adhered to in whole or in part by this Communication.)
  - setInstantiatesCanonical
```
public Communication setInstantiatesCanonical(List<CanonicalType> theInstantiatesCanonical)
```
    Returns:
    
    Returns a reference to this for easy method chaining
  - hasInstantiatesCanonical
```
public boolean hasInstantiatesCanonical()
```
  - addInstantiatesCanonicalElement
```
public CanonicalType addInstantiatesCanonicalElement()
```
    Returns:
    
    instantiatesCanonical (The URL pointing to a FHIR-defined protocol, guideline, orderset or other definition that is adhered to in whole or in part by this Communication.)
  - addInstantiatesCanonical
```
public Communication addInstantiatesCanonical(String value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - instantiatesCanonical (The URL pointing to a FHIR-defined protocol, guideline, orderset or other definition that is adhered to in whole or in part by this Communication.)
  - hasInstantiatesCanonical
```
public boolean hasInstantiatesCanonical(String value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - instantiatesCanonical (The URL pointing to a FHIR-defined protocol, guideline, orderset or other definition that is adhered to in whole or in part by this Communication.)
  - getInstantiatesUri
```
public List<UriType> getInstantiatesUri()
```
    Returns:
    
    instantiatesUri (The URL pointing to an externally maintained protocol, guideline, orderset or other definition that is adhered to in whole or in part by this Communication.)
  - setInstantiatesUri
```
public Communication setInstantiatesUri(List<UriType> theInstantiatesUri)
```
    Returns:
    
    Returns a reference to this for easy method chaining
  - hasInstantiatesUri
```
public boolean hasInstantiatesUri()
```
  - addInstantiatesUriElement
```
public UriType addInstantiatesUriElement()
```
    Returns:
    
    instantiatesUri (The URL pointing to an externally maintained protocol, guideline, orderset or other definition that is adhered to in whole or in part by this Communication.)
  - addInstantiatesUri
```
public Communication addInstantiatesUri(String value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - instantiatesUri (The URL pointing to an externally maintained protocol, guideline, orderset or other definition that is adhered to in whole or in part by this Communication.)
  - hasInstantiatesUri
```
public boolean hasInstantiatesUri(String value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - instantiatesUri (The URL pointing to an externally maintained protocol, guideline, orderset or other definition that is adhered to in whole or in part by this Communication.)
  - getBasedOn
```
public List<Reference> getBasedOn()
```
    Returns:
    
    basedOn (An order, proposal or plan fulfilled in whole or in part by this Communication.)
  - setBasedOn
```
public Communication setBasedOn(List<Reference> theBasedOn)
```
    Returns:
    
    Returns a reference to this for easy method chaining
  - hasBasedOn
```
public boolean hasBasedOn()
```
  - addBasedOn
```
public Reference addBasedOn()
```
  - addBasedOn
```
public Communication addBasedOn(Reference t)
```
  - getBasedOnFirstRep
```
public Reference getBasedOnFirstRep()
```
    Returns:
    
    The first repetition of repeating field basedOn, creating it if it does not already exist
  - getBasedOnTarget
```
@Deprecated
public List<Resource> getBasedOnTarget()
```
    Deprecated.
    Use Reference#setResource(IBaseResource) instead
  - getPartOf
```
public List<Reference> getPartOf()
```
    Returns:
    
    partOf (Part of this action.)
  - setPartOf
```
public Communication setPartOf(List<Reference> thePartOf)
```
    Returns:
    
    Returns a reference to this for easy method chaining
  - hasPartOf
```
public boolean hasPartOf()
```
  - addPartOf
```
public Reference addPartOf()
```
  - addPartOf
```
public Communication addPartOf(Reference t)
```
  - getPartOfFirstRep
```
public Reference getPartOfFirstRep()
```
    Returns:
    
    The first repetition of repeating field partOf, creating it if it does not already exist
  - getPartOfTarget
```
@Deprecated
public List<Resource> getPartOfTarget()
```
    Deprecated.
    Use Reference#setResource(IBaseResource) instead
  - getInResponseTo
```
public List<Reference> getInResponseTo()
```
    Returns:
    
    inResponseTo (Prior communication that this communication is in response to.)
  - setInResponseTo
```
public Communication setInResponseTo(List<Reference> theInResponseTo)
```
    Returns:
    
    Returns a reference to this for easy method chaining
  - hasInResponseTo
```
public boolean hasInResponseTo()
```
  - addInResponseTo
```
public Reference addInResponseTo()
```
  - addInResponseTo
```
public Communication addInResponseTo(Reference t)
```
  - getInResponseToFirstRep
```
public Reference getInResponseToFirstRep()
```
    Returns:
    
    The first repetition of repeating field inResponseTo, creating it if it does not already exist
  - getInResponseToTarget
```
@Deprecated
public List<Communication> getInResponseToTarget()
```
    Deprecated.
    Use Reference#setResource(IBaseResource) instead
  - addInResponseToTarget
```
@Deprecated
public Communication addInResponseToTarget()
```
    Deprecated.
    Use Reference#setResource(IBaseResource) instead
  - getStatusElement
```
public Enumeration<Communication.CommunicationStatus> getStatusElement()
```
    Returns:
    
    status (The status of the transmission.). This is the underlying object with id, value and extensions. The accessor "getStatus" gives direct access to the value
  - hasStatusElement
```
public boolean hasStatusElement()
```
  - hasStatus
```
public boolean hasStatus()
```
  - setStatusElement
```
public Communication setStatusElement(Enumeration<Communication.CommunicationStatus> value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - status (The status of the transmission.). This is the underlying object with id, value and extensions. The accessor "getStatus" gives direct access to the value
  - getStatus
```
public Communication.CommunicationStatus getStatus()
```
    Returns:
    
    The status of the transmission.
  - setStatus
```
public Communication setStatus(Communication.CommunicationStatus value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - The status of the transmission.
  - getStatusReason
```
public CodeableConcept getStatusReason()
```
    Returns:
    
    statusReason (Captures the reason for the current state of the Communication.)
  - hasStatusReason
```
public boolean hasStatusReason()
```
  - setStatusReason
```
public Communication setStatusReason(CodeableConcept value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - statusReason (Captures the reason for the current state of the Communication.)
  - getCategory
```
public List<CodeableConcept> getCategory()
```
    Returns:
    
    category (The type of message conveyed such as alert, notification, reminder, instruction, etc.)
  - setCategory
```
public Communication setCategory(List<CodeableConcept> theCategory)
```
    Returns:
    
    Returns a reference to this for easy method chaining
  - hasCategory
```
public boolean hasCategory()
```
  - addCategory
```
public CodeableConcept addCategory()
```
  - addCategory
```
public Communication addCategory(CodeableConcept t)
```
  - getCategoryFirstRep
```
public CodeableConcept getCategoryFirstRep()
```
    Returns:
    
    The first repetition of repeating field category, creating it if it does not already exist
  - getPriorityElement
```
public Enumeration<Communication.CommunicationPriority> getPriorityElement()
```
    Returns:
    
    priority (Characterizes how quickly the planned or in progress communication must be addressed. Includes concepts such as stat, urgent, routine.). This is the underlying object with id, value and extensions. The accessor "getPriority" gives direct access to the value
  - hasPriorityElement
```
public boolean hasPriorityElement()
```
  - hasPriority
```
public boolean hasPriority()
```
  - setPriorityElement
```
public Communication setPriorityElement(Enumeration<Communication.CommunicationPriority> value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - priority (Characterizes how quickly the planned or in progress communication must be addressed. Includes concepts such as stat, urgent, routine.). This is the underlying object with id, value and extensions. The accessor "getPriority" gives direct access to the value
  - getPriority
```
public Communication.CommunicationPriority getPriority()
```
    Returns:
    
    Characterizes how quickly the planned or in progress communication must be addressed. Includes concepts such as stat, urgent, routine.
  - setPriority
```
public Communication setPriority(Communication.CommunicationPriority value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - Characterizes how quickly the planned or in progress communication must be addressed. Includes concepts such as stat, urgent, routine.
  - getMedium
```
public List<CodeableConcept> getMedium()
```
    Returns:
    
    medium (A channel that was used for this communication (e.g. email, fax).)
  - setMedium
```
public Communication setMedium(List<CodeableConcept> theMedium)
```
    Returns:
    
    Returns a reference to this for easy method chaining
  - hasMedium
```
public boolean hasMedium()
```
  - addMedium
```
public CodeableConcept addMedium()
```
  - addMedium
```
public Communication addMedium(CodeableConcept t)
```
  - getMediumFirstRep
```
public CodeableConcept getMediumFirstRep()
```
    Returns:
    
    The first repetition of repeating field medium, creating it if it does not already exist
  - getSubject
```
public Reference getSubject()
```
    Returns:
    
    subject (The patient or group that was the focus of this communication.)
  - hasSubject
```
public boolean hasSubject()
```
  - setSubject
```
public Communication setSubject(Reference value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - subject (The patient or group that was the focus of this communication.)
  - getSubjectTarget
```
public Resource getSubjectTarget()
```
    Returns:
    
    subject The actual object that is the target of the reference. The reference library doesn't populate this, but you can use it to hold the resource if you resolve it. (The patient or group that was the focus of this communication.)
  - setSubjectTarget
```
public Communication setSubjectTarget(Resource value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - subject The actual object that is the target of the reference. The reference library doesn't use these, but you can use it to hold the resource if you resolve it. (The patient or group that was the focus of this communication.)
  - getTopic
```
public CodeableConcept getTopic()
```
    Returns:
    
    topic (Description of the purpose/content, similar to a subject line in an email.)
  - hasTopic
```
public boolean hasTopic()
```
  - setTopic
```
public Communication setTopic(CodeableConcept value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - topic (Description of the purpose/content, similar to a subject line in an email.)
  - getAbout
```
public List<Reference> getAbout()
```
    Returns:
    
    about (Other resources that pertain to this communication and to which this communication should be associated.)
  - setAbout
```
public Communication setAbout(List<Reference> theAbout)
```
    Returns:
    
    Returns a reference to this for easy method chaining
  - hasAbout
```
public boolean hasAbout()
```
  - addAbout
```
public Reference addAbout()
```
  - addAbout
```
public Communication addAbout(Reference t)
```
  - getAboutFirstRep
```
public Reference getAboutFirstRep()
```
    Returns:
    
    The first repetition of repeating field about, creating it if it does not already exist
  - getAboutTarget
```
@Deprecated
public List<Resource> getAboutTarget()
```
    Deprecated.
    Use Reference#setResource(IBaseResource) instead
  - getEncounter
```
public Reference getEncounter()
```
    Returns:
    
    encounter (The Encounter during which this Communication was created or to which the creation of this record is tightly associated.)
  - hasEncounter
```
public boolean hasEncounter()
```
  - setEncounter
```
public Communication setEncounter(Reference value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - encounter (The Encounter during which this Communication was created or to which the creation of this record is tightly associated.)
  - getEncounterTarget
```
public Encounter getEncounterTarget()
```
    Returns:
    
    encounter The actual object that is the target of the reference. The reference library doesn't populate this, but you can use it to hold the resource if you resolve it. (The Encounter during which this Communication was created or to which the creation of this record is tightly associated.)
  - setEncounterTarget
```
public Communication setEncounterTarget(Encounter value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - encounter The actual object that is the target of the reference. The reference library doesn't use these, but you can use it to hold the resource if you resolve it. (The Encounter during which this Communication was created or to which the creation of this record is tightly associated.)
  - getSentElement
```
public DateTimeType getSentElement()
```
    Returns:
    
    sent (The time when this communication was sent.). This is the underlying object with id, value and extensions. The accessor "getSent" gives direct access to the value
  - hasSentElement
```
public boolean hasSentElement()
```
  - hasSent
```
public boolean hasSent()
```
  - setSentElement
```
public Communication setSentElement(DateTimeType value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - sent (The time when this communication was sent.). This is the underlying object with id, value and extensions. The accessor "getSent" gives direct access to the value
  - getSent
```
public Date getSent()
```
    Returns:
    
    The time when this communication was sent.
  - setSent
```
public Communication setSent(Date value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - The time when this communication was sent.
  - getReceivedElement
```
public DateTimeType getReceivedElement()
```
    Returns:
    
    received (The time when this communication arrived at the destination.). This is the underlying object with id, value and extensions. The accessor "getReceived" gives direct access to the value
  - hasReceivedElement
```
public boolean hasReceivedElement()
```
  - hasReceived
```
public boolean hasReceived()
```
  - setReceivedElement
```
public Communication setReceivedElement(DateTimeType value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - received (The time when this communication arrived at the destination.). This is the underlying object with id, value and extensions. The accessor "getReceived" gives direct access to the value
  - getReceived
```
public Date getReceived()
```
    Returns:
    
    The time when this communication arrived at the destination.
  - setReceived
```
public Communication setReceived(Date value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - The time when this communication arrived at the destination.
  - getRecipient
```
public List<Reference> getRecipient()
```
    Returns:
    
    recipient (The entity (e.g. person, organization, clinical information system, care team or device) which was the target of the communication. If receipts need to be tracked by an individual, a separate resource instance will need to be created for each recipient. Multiple recipient communications are intended where either receipts are not tracked (e.g. a mass mail-out) or a receipt is captured in aggregate (all emails confirmed received by a particular time).)
  - setRecipient
```
public Communication setRecipient(List<Reference> theRecipient)
```
    Returns:
    
    Returns a reference to this for easy method chaining
  - hasRecipient
```
public boolean hasRecipient()
```
  - addRecipient
```
public Reference addRecipient()
```
  - addRecipient
```
public Communication addRecipient(Reference t)
```
  - getRecipientFirstRep
```
public Reference getRecipientFirstRep()
```
    Returns:
    
    The first repetition of repeating field recipient, creating it if it does not already exist
  - getRecipientTarget
```
@Deprecated
public List<Resource> getRecipientTarget()
```
    Deprecated.
    Use Reference#setResource(IBaseResource) instead
  - getSender
```
public Reference getSender()
```
    Returns:
    
    sender (The entity (e.g. person, organization, clinical information system, or device) which was the source of the communication.)
  - hasSender
```
public boolean hasSender()
```
  - setSender
```
public Communication setSender(Reference value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - sender (The entity (e.g. person, organization, clinical information system, or device) which was the source of the communication.)
  - getSenderTarget
```
public Resource getSenderTarget()
```
    Returns:
    
    sender The actual object that is the target of the reference. The reference library doesn't populate this, but you can use it to hold the resource if you resolve it. (The entity (e.g. person, organization, clinical information system, or device) which was the source of the communication.)
  - setSenderTarget
```
public Communication setSenderTarget(Resource value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - sender The actual object that is the target of the reference. The reference library doesn't use these, but you can use it to hold the resource if you resolve it. (The entity (e.g. person, organization, clinical information system, or device) which was the source of the communication.)
  - getReasonCode
```
public List<CodeableConcept> getReasonCode()
```
    Returns:
    
    reasonCode (The reason or justification for the communication.)
  - setReasonCode
```
public Communication setReasonCode(List<CodeableConcept> theReasonCode)
```
    Returns:
    
    Returns a reference to this for easy method chaining
  - hasReasonCode
```
public boolean hasReasonCode()
```
  - addReasonCode
```
public CodeableConcept addReasonCode()
```
  - addReasonCode
```
public Communication addReasonCode(CodeableConcept t)
```
  - getReasonCodeFirstRep
```
public CodeableConcept getReasonCodeFirstRep()
```
    Returns:
    
    The first repetition of repeating field reasonCode, creating it if it does not already exist
  - getReasonReference
```
public List<Reference> getReasonReference()
```
    Returns:
    
    reasonReference (Indicates another resource whose existence justifies this communication.)
  - setReasonReference
```
public Communication setReasonReference(List<Reference> theReasonReference)
```
    Returns:
    
    Returns a reference to this for easy method chaining
  - hasReasonReference
```
public boolean hasReasonReference()
```
  - addReasonReference
```
public Reference addReasonReference()
```
  - addReasonReference
```
public Communication addReasonReference(Reference t)
```
  - getReasonReferenceFirstRep
```
public Reference getReasonReferenceFirstRep()
```
    Returns:
    
    The first repetition of repeating field reasonReference, creating it if it does not already exist
  - getReasonReferenceTarget
```
@Deprecated
public List<Resource> getReasonReferenceTarget()
```
    Deprecated.
    Use Reference#setResource(IBaseResource) instead
  - getPayload
```
public List<Communication.CommunicationPayloadComponent> getPayload()
```
    Returns:
    
    payload (Text, attachment(s), or resource(s) that was communicated to the recipient.)
  - setPayload
```
public Communication setPayload(List<Communication.CommunicationPayloadComponent> thePayload)
```
    Returns:
    
    Returns a reference to this for easy method chaining
  - hasPayload
```
public boolean hasPayload()
```
  - addPayload
```
public Communication.CommunicationPayloadComponent addPayload()
```
  - addPayload
```
public Communication addPayload(Communication.CommunicationPayloadComponent t)
```
  - getPayloadFirstRep
```
public Communication.CommunicationPayloadComponent getPayloadFirstRep()
```
    Returns:
    
    The first repetition of repeating field payload, creating it if it does not already exist
  - getNote
```
public List<Annotation> getNote()
```
    Returns:
    
    note (Additional notes or commentary about the communication by the sender, receiver or other interested parties.)
  - setNote
```
public Communication setNote(List<Annotation> theNote)
```
    Returns:
    
    Returns a reference to this for easy method chaining
  - hasNote
```
public boolean hasNote()
```
  - addNote
```
public Annotation addNote()
```
  - addNote
```
public Communication addNote(Annotation t)
```
  - getNoteFirstRep
```
public Annotation getNoteFirstRep()
```
    Returns:
    
    The first repetition of repeating field note, creating it if it does not already exist
  - listChildren
```
protected void listChildren(List<Property> children)
```
    Overrides:
    
    listChildren in class DomainResource
  - getNamedProperty
```
public Property getNamedProperty(int _hash,
                                 String _name,
                                 boolean _checkValid)
                          throws org.hl7.fhir.exceptions.FHIRException
```
    Overrides:
    
    getNamedProperty in class DomainResource
    
    Throws:
    
    org.hl7.fhir.exceptions.FHIRException
  - getProperty
```
public Base[] getProperty(int hash,
                          String name,
                          boolean checkValid)
                   throws org.hl7.fhir.exceptions.FHIRException
```
    Overrides:
    
    getProperty in class DomainResource
    
    Throws:
    
    org.hl7.fhir.exceptions.FHIRException
  - setProperty
```
public Base setProperty(int hash,
                        String name,
                        Base value)
                 throws org.hl7.fhir.exceptions.FHIRException
```
    Overrides:
    
    setProperty in class DomainResource
    
    Throws:
    
    org.hl7.fhir.exceptions.FHIRException
  - setProperty
```
public Base setProperty(String name,
                        Base value)
                 throws org.hl7.fhir.exceptions.FHIRException
```
    Overrides:
    
    setProperty in class DomainResource
    
    Throws:
    
    org.hl7.fhir.exceptions.FHIRException
  - makeProperty
```
public Base makeProperty(int hash,
                         String name)
                  throws org.hl7.fhir.exceptions.FHIRException
```
    Overrides:
    
    makeProperty in class DomainResource
    
    Throws:
    
    org.hl7.fhir.exceptions.FHIRException
  - getTypesForProperty
```
public String[] getTypesForProperty(int hash,
                                    String name)
                             throws org.hl7.fhir.exceptions.FHIRException
```
    Overrides:
    
    getTypesForProperty in class DomainResource
    
    Throws:
    
    org.hl7.fhir.exceptions.FHIRException
  - addChild
```
public Base addChild(String name)
              throws org.hl7.fhir.exceptions.FHIRException
```
    Overrides:
    
    addChild in class DomainResource
    
    Throws:
    
    org.hl7.fhir.exceptions.FHIRException
  - fhirType
```
public String fhirType()
```
    Specified by:
    
    fhirType in interface org.hl7.fhir.instance.model.api.IBase
    
    Overrides:
    
    fhirType in class DomainResource
  - copy
```
public Communication copy()
```
    Specified by:
    
    copy in class DomainResource
  - copyValues
```
public void copyValues(Communication dst)
```
  - typedCopy
```
protected Communication typedCopy()
```
  - equalsDeep
```
public boolean equalsDeep(Base other_)
```
    Overrides:
    
    equalsDeep in class DomainResource
  - equalsShallow
```
public boolean equalsShallow(Base other_)
```
    Overrides:
    
    equalsShallow in class DomainResource
  - isEmpty
```
public boolean isEmpty()
```
    Specified by:
    
    isEmpty in interface org.hl7.fhir.instance.model.api.IBase
    
    Overrides:
    
    isEmpty in class DomainResource
  - getResourceType
```
public ResourceType getResourceType()
```
    Specified by:
    
    getResourceType in class Resource

Constructor	Description
`Communication()`	Constructor
`Communication(Enumeration<Communication.CommunicationStatus> status)`	Constructor

Class Communication

Nested Class Summary

Field Summary

Fields inherited from class org.hl7.fhir.r4.model.DomainResource

Fields inherited from class org.hl7.fhir.r4.model.Resource

Fields inherited from interface org.hl7.fhir.instance.model.api.IAnyResource

Fields inherited from interface org.hl7.fhir.instance.model.api.IBaseResource

Constructor Summary

Method Summary

Methods inherited from class org.hl7.fhir.r4.model.DomainResource

Methods inherited from class org.hl7.fhir.r4.model.Resource

Methods inherited from class org.hl7.fhir.r4.model.BaseResource

Methods inherited from class org.hl7.fhir.r4.model.Base

Methods inherited from class java.lang.Object

Methods inherited from interface org.hl7.fhir.instance.model.api.IAnyResource

Methods inherited from interface org.hl7.fhir.instance.model.api.IBase

Methods inherited from interface org.hl7.fhir.instance.model.api.IBaseResource

Field Detail

identifier

instantiatesCanonical

instantiatesUri

basedOn

basedOnTarget

partOf

partOfTarget

inResponseTo

inResponseToTarget

status

statusReason

category

priority

medium

subject

subjectTarget

topic

about

aboutTarget

encounter

encounterTarget

sent

received

recipient

recipientTarget

sender

senderTarget

reasonCode

reasonReference

reasonReferenceTarget

payload

note

SP_IDENTIFIER

IDENTIFIER

SP_SUBJECT

SUBJECT

INCLUDE_SUBJECT

SP_INSTANTIATES_CANONICAL

INSTANTIATES_CANONICAL

INCLUDE_INSTANTIATES_CANONICAL

SP_RECEIVED

RECEIVED

SP_PART_OF

PART_OF

INCLUDE_PART_OF

SP_MEDIUM

MEDIUM

SP_ENCOUNTER

ENCOUNTER

INCLUDE_ENCOUNTER

SP_SENT

SENT

SP_BASED_ON

BASED_ON

INCLUDE_BASED_ON

SP_SENDER

SENDER

INCLUDE_SENDER

SP_PATIENT

PATIENT

INCLUDE_PATIENT

SP_RECIPIENT