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4.2.12.59 Code System http://hl7.org/fhir/name-use

Vocabulary Work Group Maturity Level: 0InformativeUse Context: Any

This is a code system defined by the FHIR project.

Summary

Defining URL:http://hl7.org/fhir/name-use
Name:NameUse
Definition:The use of a human name
Committee:FHIR Infrastructure Work Group
OID:2.16.840.1.113883.4.642.1.59 (for OID based terminology systems)
Source ResourceXML / JSON

This Code system is used in the following value sets:

  • NameUse (The use of a human name)

4.2.12.59.1 Content

4.2.12.59.2 NameUse

The use of a human name

This code system http://hl7.org/fhir/name-use defines the following codes:

LvlCodeDisplayDefinition
1usual UsualKnown as/conventional/the one you normally use
1official OfficialThe formal name as registered in an official (government) registry, but which name might not be commonly used. May be called "legal name".
1temp TempA temporary name. Name.period can provide more detailed information. This may also be used for temporary names assigned at birth or in emergency situations.
1nickname NicknameA name that is used to address the person in an informal manner, but is not part of their formal or usual name
1anonymous AnonymousAnonymous assigned name, alias, or pseudonym (used to protect a person's identity for privacy reasons)
1old OldThis name is no longer in use (or was never correct, but retained for records)
2  maiden Name changed for MarriageA name used prior to changing name because of marriage. This name use is for use by applications that collect and store names that were used prior to a marriage. Marriage naming customs vary greatly around the world, and are constantly changing. This term is not gender specific. The use of this term does not imply any particular history for a person's name

 

See the full registry of value sets defined as part of FHIR.

Explanation of the columns that may appear on this page:

LevelA few code lists that FHIR defines are hierarchical - each code is assigned a level. In this scheme, some codes are under other codes, and imply that the code they are under also applies
SourceThe source of the definition of the code (when the value set draws in codes defined elsewhere)
CodeThe code (used as the code in the resource instance). If the code is in italics, this indicates that the code is not selectable ('Abstract')
DisplayThe display (used in the display element of a Coding). If there is no display, implementers should not simply display the code, but map the concept into their application
DefinitionAn explanation of the meaning of the concept
CommentsAdditional notes about how to use the code