Clinical Document Architecture
2.0.0-sd - release

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Logical Model: Person - Detailed Descriptions

Active as of 2024-05-17

Definitions for the Person logical model.

Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be found here

0. Person
Control1..1
Logical ContainerClinicalDocument (CDA Class)
ValidationInstance of this type are validated by templateId
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property has the namespace urn:hl7-org:v3.
2. Person.classCode
Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from EntityClassLivingSubject
(required to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-EntityClassLivingSubject)
Typecode(cs: Coded Simple Value)
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Fixed ValuePSN
4. Person.determinerCode
Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from EntityDeterminer
(required to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-EntityDeterminer)
Typecode(cs: Coded Simple Value)
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Fixed ValueINSTANCE
6. Person.name
Control0..*
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/PN
8. Person.sdtcDesc
Definition

The desc extension allows multimedia depictions of patients, healthcare providers, or other individuals to be included in a CDA document.

Control0..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/ED
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property has the namespace urn:hl7-org:sdtc.In the XML format, this property has the actual namedesc.
10. Person.sdtcAsPatientRelationship
Definition

Each participant role other than an informant/relatedEntity may have zero or more relationship roles with the patient. Each of these roles can be expressed with an asPatientRelationship element which further describes the type of role using a code element.

Control0..*
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/InfrastructureRoot
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property has the namespace urn:hl7-org:sdtc.In the XML format, this property has the actual nameasPatientRelationship.
12. Person.sdtcAsPatientRelationship.classCode
Control1..1
Typecode(cs: Coded Simple Value)
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Fixed ValuePRS
14. Person.sdtcAsPatientRelationship.determinerCode
Control0..1
Typecode(cs: Coded Simple Value)
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Fixed ValueINSTANCE
16. Person.sdtcAsPatientRelationship.code
Control1..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/CE
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property has the namespace urn:hl7-org:sdtc.

Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be found here

0. Person
Definition

Defines the basic properties of every data value. This is an abstract type, meaning that no value can be just a data value without belonging to any concrete type. Every concrete type is a specialization of this general abstract DataValue type.


Base definition for all types defined in FHIR type system.

ShortBase for all types and resources
Control10..1*
Is Modifierfalse
Logical ContainerClinicalDocument (CDA Class)
ValidationInstance of this type are validated by templateId
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property has the namespace urn:hl7-org:v3.
2. Person.classCode
Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from EntityClassLivingSubject
(required to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-EntityClassLivingSubject)
Typecode(cs: Coded Simple Value)
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Fixed ValuePSN
4. Person.determinerCode
Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from EntityDeterminer
(required to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-EntityDeterminer)
Typecode(cs: Coded Simple Value)
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Fixed ValueINSTANCE
6. Person.name
Definition

A name associated with the person.

ShortA name associated with the person
Comments

Person may have multiple names with different uses or applicable periods.

Control0..*
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/PNHumanName
Is Modifierfalse
Requirements

Need to be able to track the person by multiple names. Examples are your official name and a partner name.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
8. Person.sdtcDesc
Definition

The desc extension allows multimedia depictions of patients, healthcare providers, or other individuals to be included in a CDA document.

Control0..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/ED
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property has the namespace urn:hl7-org:sdtc.In the XML format, this property has the actual namedesc.
10. Person.sdtcAsPatientRelationship
Definition

Each participant role other than an informant/relatedEntity may have zero or more relationship roles with the patient. Each of these roles can be expressed with an asPatientRelationship element which further describes the type of role using a code element.

Control0..*
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/InfrastructureRoot
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property has the namespace urn:hl7-org:sdtc.In the XML format, this property has the actual nameasPatientRelationship.
12. Person.sdtcAsPatientRelationship.classCode
Control1..1
Typecode(cs: Coded Simple Value)
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Fixed ValuePRS
14. Person.sdtcAsPatientRelationship.determinerCode
Control0..1
Typecode(cs: Coded Simple Value)
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Fixed ValueINSTANCE
16. Person.sdtcAsPatientRelationship.code
Control1..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/CE
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property has the namespace urn:hl7-org:sdtc.

Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be found here

0. Person
Definition

Defines the basic properties of every data value. This is an abstract type, meaning that no value can be just a data value without belonging to any concrete type. Every concrete type is a specialization of this general abstract DataValue type.

ShortBase for all types and resources
Control1..1
Is Modifierfalse
Logical ContainerClinicalDocument (CDA Class)
ValidationInstance of this type are validated by templateId
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property has the namespace urn:hl7-org:v3.
2. Person.nullFlavor
Definition

If a value is an exceptional value (NULL-value), this specifies in what way and why proper information is missing.

Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from CDANullFlavor
(required to http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/ValueSet/CDANullFlavor)
Typecode(cs: Coded Simple Value)
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
LabelExceptional Value Detail
4. Person.realmCode
Definition

When valued in an instance, this attribute signals the imposition of realm-specific constraints. The value of this attribute identifies the realm in question

Control0..*
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/CS
6. Person.typeId
Definition

When valued in an instance, this attribute signals the imposition of constraints defined in an HL7-specified message type. This might be a common type (also known as CMET in the messaging communication environment), or content included within a wrapper. The value of this attribute provides a unique identifier for the type in question.

Control0..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/II
8. Person.typeId.nullFlavor
Definition

If a value is an exceptional value (NULL-value), this specifies in what way and why proper information is missing.

Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from CDANullFlavor
(required to http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/ValueSet/CDANullFlavor)
Typecode(cs: Coded Simple Value)
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
LabelExceptional Value Detail
10. Person.typeId.assigningAuthorityName
Definition

A human readable name or mnemonic for the assigning authority. The Assigning Authority Name has no computational value. The purpose of a Assigning Authority Name is to assist an unaided human interpreter of an II value to interpret the authority. Note: no automated processing must depend on the assigning authority name to be present in any form.

Control0..1
Typestring(st: Character String)
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
LabelAssigning Authority Name
12. Person.typeId.displayable
Definition

Specifies if the identifier is intended for human display and data entry (displayable = true) as opposed to pure machine interoperation (displayable = false).

Control0..1
Typeboolean(bl: Boolean)
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
LabelDisplayable
14. Person.typeId.root
Definition

Identifies the type as an HL7 Registered model

Control1..1
Typestring(oid: ISO Object Identifier, uuid: DCE Universal Unique Identifier, ruid: HL7 Reserved Identifier Scheme)
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
LabelRoot
Fixed Value2.16.840.1.113883.1.3
16. Person.typeId.extension
Definition

A character string as a unique identifier within the scope of the identifier root.

Control1..1
Typestring(st: Character String)
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
LabelExtension
18. Person.templateId
Definition

When valued in an instance, this attribute signals the imposition of a set of template-defined constraints. The value of this attribute provides a unique identifier for the templates in question

Control0..*
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/II
20. Person.classCode
Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from EntityClassLivingSubject
(required to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-EntityClassLivingSubject)
Typecode(cs: Coded Simple Value)
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Fixed ValuePSN
22. Person.determinerCode
Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from EntityDeterminer
(required to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-EntityDeterminer)
Typecode(cs: Coded Simple Value)
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Fixed ValueINSTANCE
24. Person.name
Control0..*
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/PN
26. Person.sdtcDesc
Definition

The desc extension allows multimedia depictions of patients, healthcare providers, or other individuals to be included in a CDA document.

Control0..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/ED
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property has the namespace urn:hl7-org:sdtc.In the XML format, this property has the actual namedesc.
28. Person.sdtcAsPatientRelationship
Definition

Each participant role other than an informant/relatedEntity may have zero or more relationship roles with the patient. Each of these roles can be expressed with an asPatientRelationship element which further describes the type of role using a code element.

Control0..*
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/InfrastructureRoot
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property has the namespace urn:hl7-org:sdtc.In the XML format, this property has the actual nameasPatientRelationship.
30. Person.sdtcAsPatientRelationship.nullFlavor
Definition

If a value is an exceptional value (NULL-value), this specifies in what way and why proper information is missing.

Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from CDANullFlavor
(required to http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/ValueSet/CDANullFlavor)
Typecode(cs: Coded Simple Value)
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
LabelExceptional Value Detail
32. Person.sdtcAsPatientRelationship.realmCode
Definition

When valued in an instance, this attribute signals the imposition of realm-specific constraints. The value of this attribute identifies the realm in question

Control0..*
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/CS
34. Person.sdtcAsPatientRelationship.typeId
Definition

When valued in an instance, this attribute signals the imposition of constraints defined in an HL7-specified message type. This might be a common type (also known as CMET in the messaging communication environment), or content included within a wrapper. The value of this attribute provides a unique identifier for the type in question.

Control0..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/II
36. Person.sdtcAsPatientRelationship.typeId.nullFlavor
Definition

If a value is an exceptional value (NULL-value), this specifies in what way and why proper information is missing.

Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from CDANullFlavor
(required to http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/ValueSet/CDANullFlavor)
Typecode(cs: Coded Simple Value)
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
LabelExceptional Value Detail
38. Person.sdtcAsPatientRelationship.typeId.assigningAuthorityName
Definition

A human readable name or mnemonic for the assigning authority. The Assigning Authority Name has no computational value. The purpose of a Assigning Authority Name is to assist an unaided human interpreter of an II value to interpret the authority. Note: no automated processing must depend on the assigning authority name to be present in any form.

Control0..1
Typestring(st: Character String)
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
LabelAssigning Authority Name
40. Person.sdtcAsPatientRelationship.typeId.displayable
Definition

Specifies if the identifier is intended for human display and data entry (displayable = true) as opposed to pure machine interoperation (displayable = false).

Control0..1
Typeboolean(bl: Boolean)
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
LabelDisplayable
42. Person.sdtcAsPatientRelationship.typeId.root
Definition

Identifies the type as an HL7 Registered model

Control1..1
Typestring(oid: ISO Object Identifier, uuid: DCE Universal Unique Identifier, ruid: HL7 Reserved Identifier Scheme)
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
LabelRoot
Fixed Value2.16.840.1.113883.1.3
44. Person.sdtcAsPatientRelationship.typeId.extension
Definition

A character string as a unique identifier within the scope of the identifier root.

Control1..1
Typestring(st: Character String)
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
LabelExtension
46. Person.sdtcAsPatientRelationship.templateId
Definition

When valued in an instance, this attribute signals the imposition of a set of template-defined constraints. The value of this attribute provides a unique identifier for the templates in question

Control0..*
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/II
48. Person.sdtcAsPatientRelationship.classCode
Control1..1
Typecode(cs: Coded Simple Value)
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Fixed ValuePRS
50. Person.sdtcAsPatientRelationship.determinerCode
Control0..1
Typecode(cs: Coded Simple Value)
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Fixed ValueINSTANCE
52. Person.sdtcAsPatientRelationship.code
Control1..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/CE
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property has the namespace urn:hl7-org:sdtc.