International Patient Summary Implementation Guide
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This page is part of the International Patient Summary Implementation Guide (v1.1.0: STU 1) based on FHIR R4. This is the current published version in its permanent home (it will always be available at this URL). For a full list of available versions, see the Directory of published versions

Resource Profile: Patient (IPS)

Official URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/StructureDefinition/Patient-uv-ips Version: 1.1.0
Standards status: Trial-use Maturity Level: 2 Computable Name: PatientUvIps

This profile represents the constraints applied to the Patient resource by the International Patient Summary (IPS) FHIR Implementation Guide and describes the minimum expectations for the Patient resource when used in the IPS composition or in one of the referred resources.

Usage:

Formal Views of Profile Content

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

This structure is derived from Patient

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Patient 0..*PatientInformation about an individual or animal receiving health care services
... identifier S0..*IdentifierAn identifier for this patient
... name SC1..*HumanNameA name associated with the patient
ips-pat-1: Patient.name.given, Patient.name.family or Patient.name.text SHALL be present
.... text S0..1stringText representation of the full name
.... family S0..1stringFamily name (often called 'Surname')
.... given S0..*stringGiven names (not always 'first'). Includes middle names
... telecom S0..*ContactPointA contact detail for the individual
... birthDate S1..1dateThe date of birth for the individual
... address SC0..*AddressAn address for the individual
pat-cnt-2or3-char: The content of the country element (if present) SHALL be selected EITHER from ValueSet ISO Country Alpha-2 http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-2 OR MAY be selected from ISO Country Alpha-3 Value Set http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-3, IF the country is not specified in value Set ISO Country Alpha-2 http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-2.
... contact
.... relationship 0..*CodeableConceptIPSConcept - reference to a terminology or just text
... generalPractitioner S0..*Reference(Organization | Practitioner | PractitionerRole)Patient's nominated primary care provider

doco Documentation for this format

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
ips-pat-1errorPatient.namePatient.name.given, Patient.name.family or Patient.name.text SHALL be present
: family.exists() or given.exists() or text.exists()
pat-cnt-2or3-charwarningPatient.addressThe content of the country element (if present) SHALL be selected EITHER from ValueSet ISO Country Alpha-2 http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-2 OR MAY be selected from ISO Country Alpha-3 Value Set http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-3, IF the country is not specified in value Set ISO Country Alpha-2 http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-2.
: country.empty() or (country.memberOf('http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-2') or country.memberOf('http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-3'))
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Patient 0..*PatientInformation about an individual or animal receiving health care services
... implicitRules ?!Σ0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created
... modifierExtension ?!0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier SΣ0..*IdentifierAn identifier for this patient
... name SΣC1..*HumanNameA name associated with the patient
ips-pat-1: Patient.name.given, Patient.name.family or Patient.name.text SHALL be present
.... use ?!Σ0..1codeusual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden
Binding: NameUse (required): The use of a human name.

.... text SΣ0..1stringText representation of the full name
.... family SΣ0..1stringFamily name (often called 'Surname')
.... given SΣ0..*stringGiven names (not always 'first'). Includes middle names
This repeating element order: Given Names appear in the correct order for presenting the name
... telecom SΣ0..*ContactPointA contact detail for the individual
... gender SΣ0..1codemale | female | other | unknown
Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.

... birthDate SΣ1..1dateThe date of birth for the individual
... deceased[x] ?!Σ0..1Indicates if the individual is deceased or not
.... deceasedBooleanboolean
.... deceasedDateTimedateTime
... address SΣC0..*AddressAn address for the individual
pat-cnt-2or3-char: The content of the country element (if present) SHALL be selected EITHER from ValueSet ISO Country Alpha-2 http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-2 OR MAY be selected from ISO Country Alpha-3 Value Set http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-3, IF the country is not specified in value Set ISO Country Alpha-2 http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-2.
... generalPractitioner S0..*Reference(Organization | Practitioner | PractitionerRole)Patient's nominated primary care provider
... link ?!Σ0..*BackboneElementLink to another patient resource that concerns the same actual person
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... other Σ1..1Reference(Patient | RelatedPerson)The other patient or related person resource that the link refers to
.... type Σ1..1codereplaced-by | replaces | refer | seealso
Binding: LinkType (required): The type of link between this patient resource and another patient resource.


doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet
Patient.name.userequiredNameUse
Patient.genderrequiredAdministrativeGender
Patient.link.typerequiredLinkType

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
dom-2errorPatientIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3errorPatientIf 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-4errorPatientIf 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-5errorPatientIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6best practicePatientA 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()
ips-pat-1errorPatient.namePatient.name.given, Patient.name.family or Patient.name.text SHALL be present
: family.exists() or given.exists() or text.exists()
pat-cnt-2or3-charwarningPatient.addressThe content of the country element (if present) SHALL be selected EITHER from ValueSet ISO Country Alpha-2 http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-2 OR MAY be selected from ISO Country Alpha-3 Value Set http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-3, IF the country is not specified in value Set ISO Country Alpha-2 http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-2.
: country.empty() or (country.memberOf('http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-2') or country.memberOf('http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-3'))
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Patient 0..*PatientInformation about an individual or animal receiving health care 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
... identifier SΣ0..*IdentifierAn identifier for this patient
... active ?!Σ0..1booleanWhether this patient's record is in active use
... name SΣC1..*HumanNameA name associated with the patient
ips-pat-1: Patient.name.given, Patient.name.family or Patient.name.text SHALL be present
.... 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 SΣ0..1stringText representation of the full name
.... family SΣ0..1stringFamily name (often called 'Surname')
.... given SΣ0..*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 individual
... gender SΣ0..1codemale | female | other | unknown
Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.

... birthDate SΣ1..1dateThe date of birth for the individual
... deceased[x] ?!Σ0..1Indicates if the individual is deceased or not
.... deceasedBooleanboolean
.... deceasedDateTimedateTime
... address SΣC0..*AddressAn address for the individual
pat-cnt-2or3-char: The content of the country element (if present) SHALL be selected EITHER from ValueSet ISO Country Alpha-2 http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-2 OR MAY be selected from ISO Country Alpha-3 Value Set http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-3, IF the country is not specified in value Set ISO Country Alpha-2 http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-2.
... maritalStatus 0..1CodeableConceptMarital (civil) status of a patient
Binding: Marital Status Codes (extensible): The domestic partnership status of a person.

... multipleBirth[x] 0..1Whether patient is part of a multiple birth
.... multipleBirthBooleanboolean
.... multipleBirthIntegerinteger
... photo 0..*AttachmentImage of the patient
... contact C0..*BackboneElementA contact party (e.g. guardian, partner, friend) for the patient
.... 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
.... relationship 0..*CodeableConceptIPSConcept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: PatientContactRelationship (extensible): The nature of the relationship between a patient and a contact person for that patient.


.... name 0..1HumanNameA name associated with the contact person
.... telecom 0..*ContactPointA contact detail for the person
.... address 0..1AddressAddress for the contact person
.... gender 0..1codemale | female | other | unknown
Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.

.... organization C0..1Reference(Organization)Organization that is associated with the contact
.... period 0..1PeriodThe period during which this contact person or organization is valid to be contacted relating to this patient
... communication 0..*BackboneElementA language which may be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health
.... 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
.... language 1..1CodeableConceptThe language which can be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.

Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguagesMax Binding
.... preferred 0..1booleanLanguage preference indicator
... generalPractitioner S0..*Reference(Organization | Practitioner | PractitionerRole)Patient's nominated primary care provider
... managingOrganization Σ0..1Reference(Organization)Organization that is the custodian of the patient record
... link ?!Σ0..*BackboneElementLink to another patient resource that concerns the same actual person
.... 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
.... other Σ1..1Reference(Patient | RelatedPerson)The other patient or related person resource that the link refers to
.... type Σ1..1codereplaced-by | replaces | refer | seealso
Binding: LinkType (required): The type of link between this patient resource and another patient resource.


doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet
Patient.languagepreferredCommonLanguages
Additional Bindings Purpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
Patient.name.userequiredNameUse
Patient.genderrequiredAdministrativeGender
Patient.maritalStatusextensibleMarital Status Codes
Patient.contact.relationshipextensiblePatientContactRelationship
Patient.contact.genderrequiredAdministrativeGender
Patient.communication.languagepreferredCommonLanguages
Additional Bindings Purpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
Patient.link.typerequiredLinkType

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
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()
ips-pat-1errorPatient.namePatient.name.given, Patient.name.family or Patient.name.text SHALL be present
: family.exists() or given.exists() or text.exists()
pat-1errorPatient.contactSHALL at least contain a contact's details or a reference to an organization
: name.exists() or telecom.exists() or address.exists() or organization.exists()
pat-cnt-2or3-charwarningPatient.addressThe content of the country element (if present) SHALL be selected EITHER from ValueSet ISO Country Alpha-2 http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-2 OR MAY be selected from ISO Country Alpha-3 Value Set http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-3, IF the country is not specified in value Set ISO Country Alpha-2 http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-2.
: country.empty() or (country.memberOf('http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-2') or country.memberOf('http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-3'))

This structure is derived from Patient

Summary

Mandatory: 2 elements
Must-Support: 10 elements

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

Maturity: 2

Differential View

This structure is derived from Patient

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Patient 0..*PatientInformation about an individual or animal receiving health care services
... identifier S0..*IdentifierAn identifier for this patient
... name SC1..*HumanNameA name associated with the patient
ips-pat-1: Patient.name.given, Patient.name.family or Patient.name.text SHALL be present
.... text S0..1stringText representation of the full name
.... family S0..1stringFamily name (often called 'Surname')
.... given S0..*stringGiven names (not always 'first'). Includes middle names
... telecom S0..*ContactPointA contact detail for the individual
... birthDate S1..1dateThe date of birth for the individual
... address SC0..*AddressAn address for the individual
pat-cnt-2or3-char: The content of the country element (if present) SHALL be selected EITHER from ValueSet ISO Country Alpha-2 http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-2 OR MAY be selected from ISO Country Alpha-3 Value Set http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-3, IF the country is not specified in value Set ISO Country Alpha-2 http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-2.
... contact
.... relationship 0..*CodeableConceptIPSConcept - reference to a terminology or just text
... generalPractitioner S0..*Reference(Organization | Practitioner | PractitionerRole)Patient's nominated primary care provider

doco Documentation for this format

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
ips-pat-1errorPatient.namePatient.name.given, Patient.name.family or Patient.name.text SHALL be present
: family.exists() or given.exists() or text.exists()
pat-cnt-2or3-charwarningPatient.addressThe content of the country element (if present) SHALL be selected EITHER from ValueSet ISO Country Alpha-2 http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-2 OR MAY be selected from ISO Country Alpha-3 Value Set http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-3, IF the country is not specified in value Set ISO Country Alpha-2 http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-2.
: country.empty() or (country.memberOf('http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-2') or country.memberOf('http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-3'))

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Patient 0..*PatientInformation about an individual or animal receiving health care services
... implicitRules ?!Σ0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created
... modifierExtension ?!0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier SΣ0..*IdentifierAn identifier for this patient
... name SΣC1..*HumanNameA name associated with the patient
ips-pat-1: Patient.name.given, Patient.name.family or Patient.name.text SHALL be present
.... use ?!Σ0..1codeusual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden
Binding: NameUse (required): The use of a human name.

.... text SΣ0..1stringText representation of the full name
.... family SΣ0..1stringFamily name (often called 'Surname')
.... given SΣ0..*stringGiven names (not always 'first'). Includes middle names
This repeating element order: Given Names appear in the correct order for presenting the name
... telecom SΣ0..*ContactPointA contact detail for the individual
... gender SΣ0..1codemale | female | other | unknown
Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.

... birthDate SΣ1..1dateThe date of birth for the individual
... deceased[x] ?!Σ0..1Indicates if the individual is deceased or not
.... deceasedBooleanboolean
.... deceasedDateTimedateTime
... address SΣC0..*AddressAn address for the individual
pat-cnt-2or3-char: The content of the country element (if present) SHALL be selected EITHER from ValueSet ISO Country Alpha-2 http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-2 OR MAY be selected from ISO Country Alpha-3 Value Set http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-3, IF the country is not specified in value Set ISO Country Alpha-2 http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-2.
... generalPractitioner S0..*Reference(Organization | Practitioner | PractitionerRole)Patient's nominated primary care provider
... link ?!Σ0..*BackboneElementLink to another patient resource that concerns the same actual person
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... other Σ1..1Reference(Patient | RelatedPerson)The other patient or related person resource that the link refers to
.... type Σ1..1codereplaced-by | replaces | refer | seealso
Binding: LinkType (required): The type of link between this patient resource and another patient resource.


doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet
Patient.name.userequiredNameUse
Patient.genderrequiredAdministrativeGender
Patient.link.typerequiredLinkType

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
dom-2errorPatientIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3errorPatientIf 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-4errorPatientIf 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-5errorPatientIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6best practicePatientA 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()
ips-pat-1errorPatient.namePatient.name.given, Patient.name.family or Patient.name.text SHALL be present
: family.exists() or given.exists() or text.exists()
pat-cnt-2or3-charwarningPatient.addressThe content of the country element (if present) SHALL be selected EITHER from ValueSet ISO Country Alpha-2 http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-2 OR MAY be selected from ISO Country Alpha-3 Value Set http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-3, IF the country is not specified in value Set ISO Country Alpha-2 http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-2.
: country.empty() or (country.memberOf('http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-2') or country.memberOf('http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-3'))

Snapshot View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Patient 0..*PatientInformation about an individual or animal receiving health care 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
... identifier SΣ0..*IdentifierAn identifier for this patient
... active ?!Σ0..1booleanWhether this patient's record is in active use
... name SΣC1..*HumanNameA name associated with the patient
ips-pat-1: Patient.name.given, Patient.name.family or Patient.name.text SHALL be present
.... 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 SΣ0..1stringText representation of the full name
.... family SΣ0..1stringFamily name (often called 'Surname')
.... given SΣ0..*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 individual
... gender SΣ0..1codemale | female | other | unknown
Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.

... birthDate SΣ1..1dateThe date of birth for the individual
... deceased[x] ?!Σ0..1Indicates if the individual is deceased or not
.... deceasedBooleanboolean
.... deceasedDateTimedateTime
... address SΣC0..*AddressAn address for the individual
pat-cnt-2or3-char: The content of the country element (if present) SHALL be selected EITHER from ValueSet ISO Country Alpha-2 http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-2 OR MAY be selected from ISO Country Alpha-3 Value Set http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-3, IF the country is not specified in value Set ISO Country Alpha-2 http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-2.
... maritalStatus 0..1CodeableConceptMarital (civil) status of a patient
Binding: Marital Status Codes (extensible): The domestic partnership status of a person.

... multipleBirth[x] 0..1Whether patient is part of a multiple birth
.... multipleBirthBooleanboolean
.... multipleBirthIntegerinteger
... photo 0..*AttachmentImage of the patient
... contact C0..*BackboneElementA contact party (e.g. guardian, partner, friend) for the patient
.... 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
.... relationship 0..*CodeableConceptIPSConcept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: PatientContactRelationship (extensible): The nature of the relationship between a patient and a contact person for that patient.


.... name 0..1HumanNameA name associated with the contact person
.... telecom 0..*ContactPointA contact detail for the person
.... address 0..1AddressAddress for the contact person
.... gender 0..1codemale | female | other | unknown
Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.

.... organization C0..1Reference(Organization)Organization that is associated with the contact
.... period 0..1PeriodThe period during which this contact person or organization is valid to be contacted relating to this patient
... communication 0..*BackboneElementA language which may be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health
.... 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
.... language 1..1CodeableConceptThe language which can be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.

Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguagesMax Binding
.... preferred 0..1booleanLanguage preference indicator
... generalPractitioner S0..*Reference(Organization | Practitioner | PractitionerRole)Patient's nominated primary care provider
... managingOrganization Σ0..1Reference(Organization)Organization that is the custodian of the patient record
... link ?!Σ0..*BackboneElementLink to another patient resource that concerns the same actual person
.... 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
.... other Σ1..1Reference(Patient | RelatedPerson)The other patient or related person resource that the link refers to
.... type Σ1..1codereplaced-by | replaces | refer | seealso
Binding: LinkType (required): The type of link between this patient resource and another patient resource.


doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet
Patient.languagepreferredCommonLanguages
Additional Bindings Purpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
Patient.name.userequiredNameUse
Patient.genderrequiredAdministrativeGender
Patient.maritalStatusextensibleMarital Status Codes
Patient.contact.relationshipextensiblePatientContactRelationship
Patient.contact.genderrequiredAdministrativeGender
Patient.communication.languagepreferredCommonLanguages
Additional Bindings Purpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
Patient.link.typerequiredLinkType

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
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()
ips-pat-1errorPatient.namePatient.name.given, Patient.name.family or Patient.name.text SHALL be present
: family.exists() or given.exists() or text.exists()
pat-1errorPatient.contactSHALL at least contain a contact's details or a reference to an organization
: name.exists() or telecom.exists() or address.exists() or organization.exists()
pat-cnt-2or3-charwarningPatient.addressThe content of the country element (if present) SHALL be selected EITHER from ValueSet ISO Country Alpha-2 http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-2 OR MAY be selected from ISO Country Alpha-3 Value Set http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-3, IF the country is not specified in value Set ISO Country Alpha-2 http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-2.
: country.empty() or (country.memberOf('http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-2') or country.memberOf('http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-3'))

This structure is derived from Patient

Summary

Mandatory: 2 elements
Must-Support: 10 elements

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

Maturity: 2

 

Other representations of profile: CSV, Excel, Schematron