Does switching in approved patient profiles constitute a minor update
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After reviewing the response to this question forum.paab.ca/topic/2723/aro-q-a-6-what-qualifies-for-a-minor-update I was wondering if the following scenario would qualify as a minor update. We have a detail aid that has a patient profile in it and we are in the process of creating a new stand-alone patient profile that we would like to include in the details aid once it is approved. If the content structure is the same in the new piece and this is the only change in the detail aid would this qualify?
This is based on this excerpt "A minor update is a revision to an existing APS in which one of the existing presentations is updated with more recent information of the same type."
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Hey @smurcar
It is not possible to know if the piece would qualify for a minor update from the description. The content structure remaining the same is not what will determine eligibility for a minor update. Significant new presentations may be added within a content structure that would extend beyond the spirit of a minor update. For example, a new data set within a pre-existing ‘Efficacy’ content section. An eligible minor update is an update to an existing presentation.
The copy “existing presentations is updated with more recent information of the same type” was generally written to reflect updated formulary coverage, updated distribution numbers etc. A patient case is more complex as content within it may prompt additional support to be included in the piece. Additionally, the stacking of patient cases can create emphasis on particular characteristics which may not have existed as a stand-alone patient case. We would suggest submitting for consideration as a minor update, with the understanding that it may prompt broader change in the piece which would incur a revision to the fee.
Hope that helps.
