Namespace value
http://ns.electronichealth.net.au/id/pbs-patient-safety-net
Type
identifiers namespace
Description
This namespace is used for identifiers assigned to a patient's PBS Patient Safety Net record by Services Australia.
The identifier format is proposed as a prefix of “SN” (Safety Net) or “CN” (Concession), followed by 9–10 numeric digits, with validation pattern:
- ^(SN|CN)[0-9]{9,10}$
This approach aligns with existing national identifier registry practices and reflects the cross-system nature and custodianship of the identifier.