QI-Core Implementation Guide
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Resource Profile: QICore Practitioner

Official URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/qicore/StructureDefinition/qicore-practitioner Version: 6.0.0
Active as of 2018-08-22 Computable Name: QICorePractitioner

Profile of Practitioner for decision support/quality metrics. Defines the core set of elements and extensions for quality rule and measure authors.

Usage

See the patterns page for implementation and usage patterns.

Examples

Referring Practitioner Example

Usage:

Formal Views of Profile Content

Description of Profiles, Differentials, Snapshots and how the different presentations work.

This structure is derived from USCorePractitionerProfile

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Practitioner USCorePractitionerProfile
... Slices for identifier 1..*Identifier(QI-Core) An identifier for the person as this agent
Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:$this
.... identifier:All Slices Content/Rules for all slices
..... system 1..1uri(QI-Core) The namespace for the identifier value
..... value 1..1string(QI-Core) The value that is unique
.... identifier:NPI C0..*Identifier(QI-Core) An identifier for the person as this agent
Required Pattern: At least the following
..... system1..1uriThe namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/sid/us-npi
.... identifier:ein 0..1Identifier(QI-Core) There is not a general Tax Identifier Numer (TIN) OID. There is an SSN, a PTIN, and an ITIN, but no TIN generally. So the only slice specified here is EIN, if consumers determine a need for an SSN, submit a comment to that effect.
Required Pattern: At least the following
..... system1..1uriThe namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: urn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.4.4
..... use 1..1code(QI-Core) usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
..... value 1..1string(QI-Core) The value that is unique

doco Documentation for this format
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Practitioner 0..*USCorePractitionerProfileA person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services
... implicitRules ?!Σ0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created
... modifierExtension ?!0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
... Slices for identifier SΣ1..*Identifier(QI-Core) An identifier for the person as this agent
Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:$this
.... identifier:All Slices Content/Rules for all slices
..... use ?!Σ0..1codeusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .

..... system SΣ1..1uri(QI-Core) The namespace for the identifier value
Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
..... value SΣ1..1string(QI-Core) The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
.... identifier:NPI SΣC0..*Identifier(QI-Core) An identifier for the person as this agent
us-core-16: NPI must be 10 digits
us-core-17: NPI check digit must be valid (Luhn algorithm check)

Required Pattern: At least the following
..... system1..1uriThe namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/sid/us-npi
.... identifier:ein SΣ0..1Identifier(QI-Core) There is not a general Tax Identifier Numer (TIN) OID. There is an SSN, a PTIN, and an ITIN, but no TIN generally. So the only slice specified here is EIN, if consumers determine a need for an SSN, submit a comment to that effect.

Required Pattern: At least the following
..... system1..1uriThe namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: urn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.4.4
..... use ?!Σ1..1code(QI-Core) usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .

..... value Σ1..1string(QI-Core) The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
.... use ?!Σ0..1codeusual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden
Binding: NameUse (required): The use of a human name.

.... family SΣ1..1stringFamily name (often called 'Surname')
... telecom SΣ0..*ContactPointA contact detail for the practitioner (that apply to all roles)
.... system SΣC0..1codephone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other
Binding: ContactPointSystem (required): Telecommunications form for contact point.

.... value SΣ0..1stringThe actual contact point details
.... use ?!Σ0..1codehome | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point
Binding: ContactPointUse (required): Use of contact point.

... address SΣ0..*AddressAddress(es) of the practitioner
.... use ?!Σ0..1codehome | work | temp | old | billing - purpose of this address
Binding: AddressUse (required): The use of an address.


Example General: home
.... line SΣ0..4stringStreet name, number, direction & P.O. Box etc.
This repeating element order: The order in which lines should appear in an address label
Example General: 137 Nowhere Street
.... city SΣ0..1stringName of city, town etc.
Example General: Erewhon
.... state SΣ0..1stringSub-unit of country (abbreviations ok)
Binding: USPS Two Letter Alphabetic Codes (extensible): Two letter USPS alphabetic codes.

.... postalCode SΣ0..1stringUS Zip Codes
Example General: 9132
.... country SΣ0..1stringCountry (e.g. can be ISO 3166 2 or 3 letter code)

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSetURI
Practitioner.identifier.userequiredIdentifierUse
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.identifier:ein.userequiredIdentifierUse
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.name.userequiredNameUse
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/name-use|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.telecom.systemrequiredContactPointSystem
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-system|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.telecom.userequiredContactPointUse
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-use|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.address.userequiredAddressUse
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/address-use|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.address.stateextensibleUspsTwoLetterAlphabeticCodes (a valid code from https://www.usps.com/)
http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/ValueSet/us-core-usps-state

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
dom-2errorPractitionerIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3errorPractitionerIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource
: contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4errorPractitionerIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated
: contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5errorPractitionerIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6best practicePractitionerA resource should have narrative for robust management
: text.`div`.exists()
ele-1error**ALL** elementsAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1error**ALL** extensionsMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()
us-core-16errorPractitioner.identifier:NPINPI must be 10 digits
: value.matches('^[0-9]{10}$')
us-core-17errorPractitioner.identifier:NPINPI check digit must be valid (Luhn algorithm check)
: (((select(value.substring(0,1).toInteger()).select(iif($this<5, $this*2, (($this*2)-9))))+(value.substring(1,1).toInteger())+(select(value.substring(2,1).toInteger()).select(iif($this<5, $this*2, (($this*2)-9))))+(value.substring(3,1).toInteger())+(select(value.substring(4,1).toInteger()).select(iif($this<5, $this*2, (($this*2)-9))))+(value.substring(5,1).toInteger())+(select(value.substring(6,1).toInteger()).select(iif($this<5, $this*2, (($this*2)-9))))+(value.substring(7,1).toInteger())+(select(value.substring(8,1).toInteger()).select(iif($this<5, $this*2, (($this*2)-9))))+(value.substring(9,1).toInteger()) + 24)mod 10=0)
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Practitioner 0..*USCorePractitionerProfileA person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services
... id Σ0..1idLogical id of this artifact
... meta Σ0..1MetaMetadata about the resource
... implicitRules ?!Σ0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created
... text 0..1NarrativeText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
... contained 0..*ResourceContained, inline Resources
... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
... modifierExtension ?!0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
... Slices for identifier SΣ1..*Identifier(QI-Core) An identifier for the person as this agent
Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:$this
.... identifier:All Slices Content/Rules for all slices
..... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... use ?!Σ0..1codeusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .

..... type Σ0..1CodeableConceptDescription of identifier
Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.

..... system SΣ1..1uri(QI-Core) The namespace for the identifier value
Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
..... value SΣ1..1string(QI-Core) The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
..... period Σ0..1PeriodTime period when id is/was valid for use
..... assigner Σ0..1Reference(Organization)Organization that issued id (may be just text)
.... identifier:NPI SΣC0..*Identifier(QI-Core) An identifier for the person as this agent
us-core-16: NPI must be 10 digits
us-core-17: NPI check digit must be valid (Luhn algorithm check)

Required Pattern: At least the following
..... id0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
..... use0..1codeusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
..... type0..1CodeableConceptDescription of identifier
..... system1..1uriThe namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/sid/us-npi
..... value0..1stringThe value that is unique
..... period0..1PeriodTime period when id is/was valid for use
..... assigner0..1Reference(Organization)Organization that issued id (may be just text)
.... identifier:ein SΣ0..1Identifier(QI-Core) There is not a general Tax Identifier Numer (TIN) OID. There is an SSN, a PTIN, and an ITIN, but no TIN generally. So the only slice specified here is EIN, if consumers determine a need for an SSN, submit a comment to that effect.

Required Pattern: At least the following
..... id0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
..... use0..1codeusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
..... type0..1CodeableConceptDescription of identifier
..... system1..1uriThe namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: urn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.4.4
..... value0..1stringThe value that is unique
..... period0..1PeriodTime period when id is/was valid for use
..... assigner0..1Reference(Organization)Organization that issued id (may be just text)
..... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... use ?!Σ1..1code(QI-Core) usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .

..... type Σ0..1CodeableConceptDescription of identifier
Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.

..... system Σ0..1uriThe namespace for the identifier value
Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
..... value Σ1..1string(QI-Core) The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
..... period Σ0..1PeriodTime period when id is/was valid for use
..... assigner Σ0..1Reference(Organization)Organization that issued id (may be just text)
... active Σ0..1booleanWhether this practitioner's record is in active use
... name SΣ1..*HumanNameThe name(s) associated with the practitioner
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... use ?!Σ0..1codeusual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden
Binding: NameUse (required): The use of a human name.

.... text Σ0..1stringText representation of the full name
.... family SΣ1..1stringFamily name (often called 'Surname')
.... given Σ0..*stringGiven names (not always 'first'). Includes middle names
This repeating element order: Given Names appear in the correct order for presenting the name
.... prefix Σ0..*stringParts that come before the name
This repeating element order: Prefixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
.... suffix Σ0..*stringParts that come after the name
This repeating element order: Suffixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
.... period Σ0..1PeriodTime period when name was/is in use
... telecom SΣ0..*ContactPointA contact detail for the practitioner (that apply to all roles)
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... system SΣC0..1codephone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other
Binding: ContactPointSystem (required): Telecommunications form for contact point.

.... value SΣ0..1stringThe actual contact point details
.... use ?!Σ0..1codehome | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point
Binding: ContactPointUse (required): Use of contact point.

.... rank Σ0..1positiveIntSpecify preferred order of use (1 = highest)
.... period Σ0..1PeriodTime period when the contact point was/is in use
... address SΣ0..*AddressAddress(es) of the practitioner
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... use ?!Σ0..1codehome | work | temp | old | billing - purpose of this address
Binding: AddressUse (required): The use of an address.


Example General: home
.... type Σ0..1codepostal | physical | both
Binding: AddressType (required): The type of an address (physical / postal).


Example General: both
.... text Σ0..1stringText representation of the address
Example General: 137 Nowhere Street, Erewhon 9132
.... line SΣ0..4stringStreet name, number, direction & P.O. Box etc.
This repeating element order: The order in which lines should appear in an address label
Example General: 137 Nowhere Street
.... city SΣ0..1stringName of city, town etc.
Example General: Erewhon
.... district Σ0..1stringDistrict name (aka county)
Example General: Madison
.... state SΣ0..1stringSub-unit of country (abbreviations ok)
Binding: USPS Two Letter Alphabetic Codes (extensible): Two letter USPS alphabetic codes.

.... postalCode SΣ0..1stringUS Zip Codes
Example General: 9132
.... country SΣ0..1stringCountry (e.g. can be ISO 3166 2 or 3 letter code)
.... period Σ0..1PeriodTime period when address was/is in use
Example General: {"start":"2010-03-23","end":"2010-07-01"}
... gender Σ0..1codemale | female | other | unknown
Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.

... birthDate Σ0..1dateThe date on which the practitioner was born
... photo 0..*AttachmentImage of the person
... qualification 0..*BackboneElementCertification, licenses, or training pertaining to the provision of care
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... identifier 0..*IdentifierAn identifier for this qualification for the practitioner
.... code 1..1CodeableConceptCoded representation of the qualification
Binding: v2 table 0360, Version 2.7 (example): Specific qualification the practitioner has to provide a service.

.... period 0..1PeriodPeriod during which the qualification is valid
.... issuer 0..1Reference(Organization)Organization that regulates and issues the qualification
... communication 0..*CodeableConceptA language the practitioner can use in patient communication
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.

Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguagesMax Binding


doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSetURI
Practitioner.languagepreferredCommonLanguages
Additional Bindings Purpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages
from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.identifier.userequiredIdentifierUse
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.identifier.typeextensibleIdentifier Type Codes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type
from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.identifier:ein.userequiredIdentifierUse
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.identifier:ein.typeextensibleIdentifier Type Codes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type
from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.name.userequiredNameUse
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/name-use|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.telecom.systemrequiredContactPointSystem
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-system|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.telecom.userequiredContactPointUse
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-use|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.address.userequiredAddressUse
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/address-use|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.address.typerequiredAddressType
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/address-type|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.address.stateextensibleUspsTwoLetterAlphabeticCodes (a valid code from https://www.usps.com/)
http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/ValueSet/us-core-usps-state
Practitioner.genderrequiredAdministrativeGender
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/administrative-gender|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.qualification.codeexamplev2.0360.2.7 (a valid code from http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0360|2.7)
http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-2.7-0360
from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.communicationpreferredCommonLanguages
Additional Bindings Purpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages
from the FHIR Standard

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
dom-2errorPractitionerIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3errorPractitionerIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource
: contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4errorPractitionerIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated
: contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5errorPractitionerIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6best practicePractitionerA resource should have narrative for robust management
: text.`div`.exists()
ele-1error**ALL** elementsAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1error**ALL** extensionsMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()
us-core-16errorPractitioner.identifier:NPINPI must be 10 digits
: value.matches('^[0-9]{10}$')
us-core-17errorPractitioner.identifier:NPINPI check digit must be valid (Luhn algorithm check)
: (((select(value.substring(0,1).toInteger()).select(iif($this<5, $this*2, (($this*2)-9))))+(value.substring(1,1).toInteger())+(select(value.substring(2,1).toInteger()).select(iif($this<5, $this*2, (($this*2)-9))))+(value.substring(3,1).toInteger())+(select(value.substring(4,1).toInteger()).select(iif($this<5, $this*2, (($this*2)-9))))+(value.substring(5,1).toInteger())+(select(value.substring(6,1).toInteger()).select(iif($this<5, $this*2, (($this*2)-9))))+(value.substring(7,1).toInteger())+(select(value.substring(8,1).toInteger()).select(iif($this<5, $this*2, (($this*2)-9))))+(value.substring(9,1).toInteger()) + 24)mod 10=0)

This structure is derived from USCorePractitionerProfile

Summary

Mandatory: 3 elements (2 nested mandatory elements)

Slices

This structure defines the following Slices:

  • The element Practitioner.identifier is sliced based on the value of pattern:$this

Differential View

This structure is derived from USCorePractitionerProfile

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Practitioner USCorePractitionerProfile
... Slices for identifier 1..*Identifier(QI-Core) An identifier for the person as this agent
Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:$this
.... identifier:All Slices Content/Rules for all slices
..... system 1..1uri(QI-Core) The namespace for the identifier value
..... value 1..1string(QI-Core) The value that is unique
.... identifier:NPI C0..*Identifier(QI-Core) An identifier for the person as this agent
Required Pattern: At least the following
..... system1..1uriThe namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/sid/us-npi
.... identifier:ein 0..1Identifier(QI-Core) There is not a general Tax Identifier Numer (TIN) OID. There is an SSN, a PTIN, and an ITIN, but no TIN generally. So the only slice specified here is EIN, if consumers determine a need for an SSN, submit a comment to that effect.
Required Pattern: At least the following
..... system1..1uriThe namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: urn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.4.4
..... use 1..1code(QI-Core) usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
..... value 1..1string(QI-Core) The value that is unique

doco Documentation for this format

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Practitioner 0..*USCorePractitionerProfileA person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services
... implicitRules ?!Σ0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created
... modifierExtension ?!0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
... Slices for identifier SΣ1..*Identifier(QI-Core) An identifier for the person as this agent
Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:$this
.... identifier:All Slices Content/Rules for all slices
..... use ?!Σ0..1codeusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .

..... system SΣ1..1uri(QI-Core) The namespace for the identifier value
Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
..... value SΣ1..1string(QI-Core) The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
.... identifier:NPI SΣC0..*Identifier(QI-Core) An identifier for the person as this agent
us-core-16: NPI must be 10 digits
us-core-17: NPI check digit must be valid (Luhn algorithm check)

Required Pattern: At least the following
..... system1..1uriThe namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/sid/us-npi
.... identifier:ein SΣ0..1Identifier(QI-Core) There is not a general Tax Identifier Numer (TIN) OID. There is an SSN, a PTIN, and an ITIN, but no TIN generally. So the only slice specified here is EIN, if consumers determine a need for an SSN, submit a comment to that effect.

Required Pattern: At least the following
..... system1..1uriThe namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: urn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.4.4
..... use ?!Σ1..1code(QI-Core) usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .

..... value Σ1..1string(QI-Core) The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
.... use ?!Σ0..1codeusual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden
Binding: NameUse (required): The use of a human name.

.... family SΣ1..1stringFamily name (often called 'Surname')
... telecom SΣ0..*ContactPointA contact detail for the practitioner (that apply to all roles)
.... system SΣC0..1codephone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other
Binding: ContactPointSystem (required): Telecommunications form for contact point.

.... value SΣ0..1stringThe actual contact point details
.... use ?!Σ0..1codehome | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point
Binding: ContactPointUse (required): Use of contact point.

... address SΣ0..*AddressAddress(es) of the practitioner
.... use ?!Σ0..1codehome | work | temp | old | billing - purpose of this address
Binding: AddressUse (required): The use of an address.


Example General: home
.... line SΣ0..4stringStreet name, number, direction & P.O. Box etc.
This repeating element order: The order in which lines should appear in an address label
Example General: 137 Nowhere Street
.... city SΣ0..1stringName of city, town etc.
Example General: Erewhon
.... state SΣ0..1stringSub-unit of country (abbreviations ok)
Binding: USPS Two Letter Alphabetic Codes (extensible): Two letter USPS alphabetic codes.

.... postalCode SΣ0..1stringUS Zip Codes
Example General: 9132
.... country SΣ0..1stringCountry (e.g. can be ISO 3166 2 or 3 letter code)

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSetURI
Practitioner.identifier.userequiredIdentifierUse
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.identifier:ein.userequiredIdentifierUse
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.name.userequiredNameUse
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/name-use|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.telecom.systemrequiredContactPointSystem
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-system|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.telecom.userequiredContactPointUse
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-use|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.address.userequiredAddressUse
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/address-use|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.address.stateextensibleUspsTwoLetterAlphabeticCodes (a valid code from https://www.usps.com/)
http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/ValueSet/us-core-usps-state

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
dom-2errorPractitionerIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3errorPractitionerIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource
: contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4errorPractitionerIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated
: contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5errorPractitionerIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6best practicePractitionerA resource should have narrative for robust management
: text.`div`.exists()
ele-1error**ALL** elementsAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1error**ALL** extensionsMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()
us-core-16errorPractitioner.identifier:NPINPI must be 10 digits
: value.matches('^[0-9]{10}$')
us-core-17errorPractitioner.identifier:NPINPI check digit must be valid (Luhn algorithm check)
: (((select(value.substring(0,1).toInteger()).select(iif($this<5, $this*2, (($this*2)-9))))+(value.substring(1,1).toInteger())+(select(value.substring(2,1).toInteger()).select(iif($this<5, $this*2, (($this*2)-9))))+(value.substring(3,1).toInteger())+(select(value.substring(4,1).toInteger()).select(iif($this<5, $this*2, (($this*2)-9))))+(value.substring(5,1).toInteger())+(select(value.substring(6,1).toInteger()).select(iif($this<5, $this*2, (($this*2)-9))))+(value.substring(7,1).toInteger())+(select(value.substring(8,1).toInteger()).select(iif($this<5, $this*2, (($this*2)-9))))+(value.substring(9,1).toInteger()) + 24)mod 10=0)

Snapshot View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Practitioner 0..*USCorePractitionerProfileA person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services
... id Σ0..1idLogical id of this artifact
... meta Σ0..1MetaMetadata about the resource
... implicitRules ?!Σ0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created
... text 0..1NarrativeText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
... contained 0..*ResourceContained, inline Resources
... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
... modifierExtension ?!0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
... Slices for identifier SΣ1..*Identifier(QI-Core) An identifier for the person as this agent
Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:$this
.... identifier:All Slices Content/Rules for all slices
..... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... use ?!Σ0..1codeusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .

..... type Σ0..1CodeableConceptDescription of identifier
Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.

..... system SΣ1..1uri(QI-Core) The namespace for the identifier value
Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
..... value SΣ1..1string(QI-Core) The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
..... period Σ0..1PeriodTime period when id is/was valid for use
..... assigner Σ0..1Reference(Organization)Organization that issued id (may be just text)
.... identifier:NPI SΣC0..*Identifier(QI-Core) An identifier for the person as this agent
us-core-16: NPI must be 10 digits
us-core-17: NPI check digit must be valid (Luhn algorithm check)

Required Pattern: At least the following
..... id0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
..... use0..1codeusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
..... type0..1CodeableConceptDescription of identifier
..... system1..1uriThe namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/sid/us-npi
..... value0..1stringThe value that is unique
..... period0..1PeriodTime period when id is/was valid for use
..... assigner0..1Reference(Organization)Organization that issued id (may be just text)
.... identifier:ein SΣ0..1Identifier(QI-Core) There is not a general Tax Identifier Numer (TIN) OID. There is an SSN, a PTIN, and an ITIN, but no TIN generally. So the only slice specified here is EIN, if consumers determine a need for an SSN, submit a comment to that effect.

Required Pattern: At least the following
..... id0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
..... use0..1codeusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
..... type0..1CodeableConceptDescription of identifier
..... system1..1uriThe namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: urn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.4.4
..... value0..1stringThe value that is unique
..... period0..1PeriodTime period when id is/was valid for use
..... assigner0..1Reference(Organization)Organization that issued id (may be just text)
..... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... use ?!Σ1..1code(QI-Core) usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .

..... type Σ0..1CodeableConceptDescription of identifier
Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.

..... system Σ0..1uriThe namespace for the identifier value
Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
..... value Σ1..1string(QI-Core) The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
..... period Σ0..1PeriodTime period when id is/was valid for use
..... assigner Σ0..1Reference(Organization)Organization that issued id (may be just text)
... active Σ0..1booleanWhether this practitioner's record is in active use
... name SΣ1..*HumanNameThe name(s) associated with the practitioner
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... use ?!Σ0..1codeusual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden
Binding: NameUse (required): The use of a human name.

.... text Σ0..1stringText representation of the full name
.... family SΣ1..1stringFamily name (often called 'Surname')
.... given Σ0..*stringGiven names (not always 'first'). Includes middle names
This repeating element order: Given Names appear in the correct order for presenting the name
.... prefix Σ0..*stringParts that come before the name
This repeating element order: Prefixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
.... suffix Σ0..*stringParts that come after the name
This repeating element order: Suffixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
.... period Σ0..1PeriodTime period when name was/is in use
... telecom SΣ0..*ContactPointA contact detail for the practitioner (that apply to all roles)
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... system SΣC0..1codephone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other
Binding: ContactPointSystem (required): Telecommunications form for contact point.

.... value SΣ0..1stringThe actual contact point details
.... use ?!Σ0..1codehome | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point
Binding: ContactPointUse (required): Use of contact point.

.... rank Σ0..1positiveIntSpecify preferred order of use (1 = highest)
.... period Σ0..1PeriodTime period when the contact point was/is in use
... address SΣ0..*AddressAddress(es) of the practitioner
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... use ?!Σ0..1codehome | work | temp | old | billing - purpose of this address
Binding: AddressUse (required): The use of an address.


Example General: home
.... type Σ0..1codepostal | physical | both
Binding: AddressType (required): The type of an address (physical / postal).


Example General: both
.... text Σ0..1stringText representation of the address
Example General: 137 Nowhere Street, Erewhon 9132
.... line SΣ0..4stringStreet name, number, direction & P.O. Box etc.
This repeating element order: The order in which lines should appear in an address label
Example General: 137 Nowhere Street
.... city SΣ0..1stringName of city, town etc.
Example General: Erewhon
.... district Σ0..1stringDistrict name (aka county)
Example General: Madison
.... state SΣ0..1stringSub-unit of country (abbreviations ok)
Binding: USPS Two Letter Alphabetic Codes (extensible): Two letter USPS alphabetic codes.

.... postalCode SΣ0..1stringUS Zip Codes
Example General: 9132
.... country SΣ0..1stringCountry (e.g. can be ISO 3166 2 or 3 letter code)
.... period Σ0..1PeriodTime period when address was/is in use
Example General: {"start":"2010-03-23","end":"2010-07-01"}
... gender Σ0..1codemale | female | other | unknown
Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.

... birthDate Σ0..1dateThe date on which the practitioner was born
... photo 0..*AttachmentImage of the person
... qualification 0..*BackboneElementCertification, licenses, or training pertaining to the provision of care
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... identifier 0..*IdentifierAn identifier for this qualification for the practitioner
.... code 1..1CodeableConceptCoded representation of the qualification
Binding: v2 table 0360, Version 2.7 (example): Specific qualification the practitioner has to provide a service.

.... period 0..1PeriodPeriod during which the qualification is valid
.... issuer 0..1Reference(Organization)Organization that regulates and issues the qualification
... communication 0..*CodeableConceptA language the practitioner can use in patient communication
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.

Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguagesMax Binding


doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSetURI
Practitioner.languagepreferredCommonLanguages
Additional Bindings Purpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages
from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.identifier.userequiredIdentifierUse
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.identifier.typeextensibleIdentifier Type Codes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type
from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.identifier:ein.userequiredIdentifierUse
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.identifier:ein.typeextensibleIdentifier Type Codes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type
from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.name.userequiredNameUse
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/name-use|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.telecom.systemrequiredContactPointSystem
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-system|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.telecom.userequiredContactPointUse
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-use|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.address.userequiredAddressUse
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/address-use|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.address.typerequiredAddressType
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/address-type|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.address.stateextensibleUspsTwoLetterAlphabeticCodes (a valid code from https://www.usps.com/)
http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/ValueSet/us-core-usps-state
Practitioner.genderrequiredAdministrativeGender
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/administrative-gender|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.qualification.codeexamplev2.0360.2.7 (a valid code from http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0360|2.7)
http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-2.7-0360
from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.communicationpreferredCommonLanguages
Additional Bindings Purpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages
from the FHIR Standard

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
dom-2errorPractitionerIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3errorPractitionerIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource
: contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4errorPractitionerIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated
: contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5errorPractitionerIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6best practicePractitionerA resource should have narrative for robust management
: text.`div`.exists()
ele-1error**ALL** elementsAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1error**ALL** extensionsMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()
us-core-16errorPractitioner.identifier:NPINPI must be 10 digits
: value.matches('^[0-9]{10}$')
us-core-17errorPractitioner.identifier:NPINPI check digit must be valid (Luhn algorithm check)
: (((select(value.substring(0,1).toInteger()).select(iif($this<5, $this*2, (($this*2)-9))))+(value.substring(1,1).toInteger())+(select(value.substring(2,1).toInteger()).select(iif($this<5, $this*2, (($this*2)-9))))+(value.substring(3,1).toInteger())+(select(value.substring(4,1).toInteger()).select(iif($this<5, $this*2, (($this*2)-9))))+(value.substring(5,1).toInteger())+(select(value.substring(6,1).toInteger()).select(iif($this<5, $this*2, (($this*2)-9))))+(value.substring(7,1).toInteger())+(select(value.substring(8,1).toInteger()).select(iif($this<5, $this*2, (($this*2)-9))))+(value.substring(9,1).toInteger()) + 24)mod 10=0)

This structure is derived from USCorePractitionerProfile

Summary

Mandatory: 3 elements (2 nested mandatory elements)

Slices

This structure defines the following Slices:

  • The element Practitioner.identifier is sliced based on the value of pattern:$this

 

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