Request for new Guidance Counselor Role code - HealthcareProviderRoleType

Hello Community Members..

I am writing on behalf of TELUS Health as we have a requirement for a new code to be added for "Guidance Counsellor" to HealthcareProviderRoleType in support of healthcare claims. Guidance counsellors are a recognized role today and used in paper claims processing. We currently use HealthcareProviderRoleType" in our HL7v3 and FHIR claims messaging and will need this role code added in order to process these claims electronically.

Can you please add a value of "GC" with a display value of "Guidance Counsellor" and "Conseiller d'orientation" as the french display name. As a description, I would recommend the description from the OCCOQ as follows: "Professionals in the field of helping relationships, guidance and career development who practice in the field of mental health and human relations. They support people of all ages, at all stages of their lives. Their interventions aim to develop socio-professional autonomy and make informed decisions, on the professional, academic and personal levels, in line with the identity and needs of the person. Their clientele may also be groups or organizations."

If you would like more information on this role, here is a reference to an association in Quebec that recognizes these counsellors, www.orientation.qc.ca/. I have also posted this request to the Terminology group and I have created a subset RFC in JIRA for this request. (informs.infoway-inforoute.ca/browse/SR-592?filter=-2)

Many thanks,
A.