This page is part of the Vital Records Common Profile Library (v2.0.0-ballot: STU 2 Ballot 1) based on FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) R4. The current version which supersedes this version is 1.1.0. For a full list of available versions, see the Directory of published versions

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Resource Profile: Patient - Vital Records ( Abstract )

This abstract Patient profile includes common extensions and slicing used across vital records.

Usage:

• Derived from this Resource Profile: Patient - Child Vital Records and Patient - Mother Vital Records
• Refer to this Resource Profile: Observation - Autopsy Performed Indicator Vital Records, Observation - Education Level Vital Records, Observation - Emerging Issues Vital Records, Observation - Usual Work... Show 3 more, Related Person - Parent Vital Records, Observation - Coded Race and Ethnicity Vital Records and Observation - Input Race and Ethnicity Vital Records

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This structure is derived from USCorePatientProfile

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Patient			USCorePatientProfile	This is an abstract profile. Child profiles: PatientChildVitalRecords, PatientMotherVitalRecords
birthPlace		0..1	Address	Place of Birth for the patient should include the state and/or country URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthPlace
value[x]
city
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
cityCode		0..1	positiveInt	Extension - City Code Vital Records URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/CityCode
district
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
districtCode		0..1	positiveInt	County code URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/DistrictCode
state		0..1	string	Sub-unit of country (abbreviations ok) Binding: ValueSet - Jurisdictions Vital Records (required)
country		0..1	string	Country (e.g. can be ISO 3166 2 or 3 letter code) Binding: ValueSet - Birthplace Country Vital Records (required)
parentReportedAgeAtDelivery		0..2	(Complex)	Extension - Reported Parent Age at Delivery - Vital Records URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/Extension-reported-parent-age-at-delivery-vr
fetalDeath		0..1	Coding	fetal-death URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/Extension-patient-fetal-death-vr
Slices for identifier		1..*	Identifier	An identifier for this patient Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:type
identifier:MRN		0..*	Identifier	Medical Record Number
type		1..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Required Pattern: At least the following
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: MR
identifier:SSN		0..1	Identifier	SSN if available and appropriate to send
type		1..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Required Pattern: At least the following
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: SS
system		1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: http://hl7.org/fhir/sid/us-ssn
Slices for name		1..*	HumanName	A name associated with the patient Slice: Unordered, Open by value:use
name:All Slices				Content/Rules for all slices
use		1..1	code	usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden
family		1..1	string	Family name (often called 'Surname')
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
dataAbsentReason		0..1	code	unknown | asked | temp | notasked | masked | unsupported | astext | error URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/data-absent-reason Binding: DataAbsentReason (required): Used to specify why the normally expected content of the data element is missing.
given
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
dataAbsentReason		0..1	code	unknown | asked | temp | notasked | masked | unsupported | astext | error URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/data-absent-reason Binding: DataAbsentReason (required): Used to specify why the normally expected content of the data element is missing.
name:currentLegalName		0..1	HumanName	current legal name
use		1..1	code	usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden Fixed Value: official
family		1..1	string	Family name (often called 'Surname')
name:namePriorToFirstMarriage		0..1	HumanName	Name prior to first marriage
use		1..1	code	usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden Fixed Value: maiden
family		1..1	string	Family name (often called 'Surname')
birthDate
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
partialDateTime		0..1	(Complex)	partialDateTIme URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/ExtensionPartialDateTimeVitalRecords
birthTime		0..1	dateTime	Time of day of birth URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthTime
bypassEditFlag		0..1	CodeableConcept	Extension - BypassEditFlag Vital Records URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/BypassEditFlag
value[x]		1..1	CodeableConcept	To reflect the relevant edit possibilities for date of birth. Binding: ValueSet - Mothers Date of Birth Edit Flags (NCHS) Vital Records (required): Date of Birth Edit Flags (NCHS)
address
withinCityLimitsIndicator		0..1	Coding	Used to indicate whether or not an address is within city limits. URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/Extension-within-city-limits-indicator-vr Binding: ValueSet - Yes No Unknown Vital Records (required): Yes No Unknown (YNU)
predir		0..1	string	Extension - PreDirectional Vital Records URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/PreDirectional
stnum		0..1	string	Extension - StreetNumber Vital Records URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/StreetNumber
stname		0..1	string	Extension - StreetName Vital Records URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/StreetName
stdesig		0..1	string	Extension - StreetDesignator Vital Records URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/StreetDesignator
postdir		0..1	string	Extension - PostDirectional Vital Records URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/PostDirectional
unitnumber		0..1	string	Extension - UnitOrAptNumber Vital Records URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/UnitOrAptNumber
city
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
cityCode		0..1	positiveInt	City Code URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/CityCode
district
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
districtCode		0..1	positiveInt	County code URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/DistrictCode
state		0..1	string	Sub-unit of country (abbreviations ok) Binding: ValueSet - States, Territories and Provinces Vital Records (required)
country		0..1	string	Country (e.g. can be ISO 3166 2 or 3 letter code) Binding: ValueSet - Residence Country Vital Records (required)
multipleBirth[x]		0..1	boolean, integer	If not single birth - born first, second, third, etc.
bypassEditFlag		0..1	CodeableConcept	Extension - BypassEditFlag Vital Records URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/BypassEditFlag
value[x]		1..1	CodeableConcept	Value of extension Binding: ValueSet - Plurality Edit Flags (NCHS) Vital Records (required): Plurality Edit Flags (NCHS)
multipleBirthTotal		0..1	positiveInt	Total births in this pregnancy URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-multipleBirthTotal
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path	Conformance	ValueSet
Patient.extension:birthPlace.value[x].state	required	ValueSetJurisdictionVitalRecords
Patient.extension:birthPlace.value[x].country	required	ValueSetBirthplaceCountryVitalRecords (a valid code from CodeSystem - Country Codes Vital Records)
Patient.birthDate.extension:bypassEditFlag.value[x]	required	ValueSetMothersDateOfBirthEditFlagsVitalRecords
Patient.address.state	required	ValueSetStatesTerritoriesAndProvincesVitalRecords
Patient.address.country	required	ValueSetResidenceCountryVitalRecords
Patient.multipleBirth[x].extension:bypassEditFlag.value[x]	required	ValueSetPluralityEditFlagsVitalRecords

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Patient	C	0..*	USCorePatientProfile	This is an abstract profile. Child profiles: PatientChildVitalRecords, PatientMotherVitalRecords Information about an individual or animal receiving health care services
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
race		0..1	(Complex)	US Core Race Extension URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/StructureDefinition/us-core-race
ethnicity		0..1	(Complex)	US Core ethnicity Extension URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/StructureDefinition/us-core-ethnicity
birthsex		0..1	code	Extension URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/StructureDefinition/us-core-birthsex Binding: Birth Sex (required): Code for sex assigned at birth
genderIdentity		0..1	CodeableConcept	Extension URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/StructureDefinition/us-core-genderIdentity Binding: Gender Identity (extensible)
birthPlace		0..1	Address	Place of Birth for the patient should include the state and/or country URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthPlace
extension		0..0
url		1..1	uri	"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthPlace"
value[x]		1..1	Address	Value of extension
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | billing - purpose of this address Binding: AddressUse (required): The use of an address. Example General: home
state	Σ	0..1	string	Sub-unit of country (abbreviations ok) Binding: ValueSet - Jurisdictions Vital Records (required)
country	Σ	0..1	string	Country (e.g. can be ISO 3166 2 or 3 letter code) Binding: ValueSet - Birthplace Country Vital Records (required)
parentReportedAgeAtDelivery		0..2	(Complex)	Extension - Reported Parent Age at Delivery - Vital Records URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/Extension-reported-parent-age-at-delivery-vr
fetalDeath		0..1	Coding	fetal-death URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/Extension-patient-fetal-death-vr
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
Slices for identifier	SΣ	1..*	Identifier	An identifier for this patient Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:type
identifier:All Slices				Content/Rules for all slices
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
system	SΣ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value	SΣ	1..1	string	The value that is unique within the system. Example General: 123456
identifier:MRN	SΣ	0..*	Identifier	Medical Record Number
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Description 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. Required Pattern: At least the following
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: MR
system	SΣ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value	SΣ	1..1	string	The value that is unique within the system. Example General: 123456
identifier:SSN	SΣ	0..1	Identifier	SSN if available and appropriate to send
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Description 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. Required Pattern: At least the following
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: SS
system	SΣ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: http://hl7.org/fhir/sid/us-ssn
value	SΣ	1..1	string	The value that is unique within the system. Example General: 123456
active	?!Σ	0..1	boolean	Whether this patient's record is in active use
Slices for name	SΣ	1..*	HumanName	A name associated with the patient Slice: Unordered, Open by value:use
name:All Slices				Content/Rules for all slices
use	?!Σ	1..1	code	usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden Binding: NameUse (required): The use of a human name.
family	SΣC	1..1	string	Family name (often called 'Surname')
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
dataAbsentReason		0..1	code	unknown | asked | temp | notasked | masked | unsupported | astext | error URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/data-absent-reason Binding: DataAbsentReason (required): Used to specify why the normally expected content of the data element is missing.
given	SΣC	0..*	string	Given names (not always 'first'). Includes middle names This repeating element order: Given Names appear in the correct order for presenting the name
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
dataAbsentReason		0..1	code	unknown | asked | temp | notasked | masked | unsupported | astext | error URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/data-absent-reason Binding: DataAbsentReason (required): Used to specify why the normally expected content of the data element is missing.
name:currentLegalName	SΣ	0..1	HumanName	current legal name
use	?!Σ	1..1	code	usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden Binding: NameUse (required): The use of a human name. Fixed Value: official
family	SΣC	1..1	string	Family name (often called 'Surname')
given	SΣC	0..*	string	Given names (not always 'first'). Includes middle names This repeating element order: Given Names appear in the correct order for presenting the name
name:namePriorToFirstMarriage	SΣ	0..1	HumanName	Name prior to first marriage
use	?!Σ	1..1	code	usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden Binding: NameUse (required): The use of a human name. Fixed Value: maiden
family	SΣC	1..1	string	Family name (often called 'Surname')
given	SΣC	0..*	string	Given names (not always 'first'). Includes middle names This repeating element order: Given Names appear in the correct order for presenting the name
telecom	Σ	0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the individual
system	SΣC	1..1	code	phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other Binding: ContactPointSystem (required): Telecommunications form for contact point.
value	SΣ	1..1	string	The actual contact point details
use	?!SΣ	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point Binding: ContactPointUse (required)
gender	SΣ	1..1	code	male | female | other | unknown Binding: AdministrativeGender (required)
birthDate	SΣ	0..1	date	The date of birth for the individual
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
partialDateTime		0..1	(Complex)	partialDateTIme URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/ExtensionPartialDateTimeVitalRecords
birthTime		0..1	dateTime	Time of day of birth URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthTime
bypassEditFlag		0..1	CodeableConcept	Extension - BypassEditFlag Vital Records URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/BypassEditFlag
extension		0..0
url		1..1	uri	"http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/BypassEditFlag"
value[x]		1..1	CodeableConcept	To reflect the relevant edit possibilities for date of birth. Binding: ValueSet - Mothers Date of Birth Edit Flags (NCHS) Vital Records (required): Date of Birth Edit Flags (NCHS)
deceased[x]	?!Σ	0..1		Indicates if the individual is deceased or not
deceasedBoolean			boolean
deceasedDateTime			dateTime
address	SΣ	0..*	Address	An address for the individual
withinCityLimitsIndicator		0..1	Coding	Used to indicate whether or not an address is within city limits. URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/Extension-within-city-limits-indicator-vr Binding: ValueSet - Yes No Unknown Vital Records (required): Yes No Unknown (YNU)
predir		0..1	string	Extension - PreDirectional Vital Records URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/PreDirectional
stnum		0..1	string	Extension - StreetNumber Vital Records URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/StreetNumber
stname		0..1	string	Extension - StreetName Vital Records URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/StreetName
stdesig		0..1	string	Extension - StreetDesignator Vital Records URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/StreetDesignator
postdir		0..1	string	Extension - PostDirectional Vital Records URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/PostDirectional
unitnumber		0..1	string	Extension - UnitOrAptNumber Vital Records URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/UnitOrAptNumber
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | billing - purpose of this address Binding: AddressUse (required): The use of an address. Example General: home
line	SΣ	0..*	string	Street 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	SΣ	0..1	string	Name of city, town etc. Example General: Erewhon
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
cityCode		0..1	positiveInt	City Code URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/CityCode
state	SΣ	0..1	string	Sub-unit of country (abbreviations ok) Binding: ValueSet - States, Territories and Provinces Vital Records (required)
postalCode	SΣ	0..1	string	US Zip Codes Example General: 9132
country	Σ	0..1	string	Country (e.g. can be ISO 3166 2 or 3 letter code) Binding: ValueSet - Residence Country Vital Records (required)
period	SΣ	0..1	Period	Time period when address was/is in use Example General: {"start":"2010-03-23","end":"2010-07-01"}
multipleBirth[x]		0..1		If not single birth - born first, second, third, etc.
multipleBirth[x]:All Types				Content/Rules for all Types
bypassEditFlag		0..1	CodeableConcept	Extension - BypassEditFlag Vital Records URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/BypassEditFlag
extension		0..0
url		1..1	uri	"http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/BypassEditFlag"
value[x]		1..1	CodeableConcept	Value of extension Binding: ValueSet - Plurality Edit Flags (NCHS) Vital Records (required): Plurality Edit Flags (NCHS)
multipleBirthTotal		0..1	positiveInt	Total births in this pregnancy URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-multipleBirthTotal
multipleBirthBoolean			boolean
multipleBirthInteger			integer
communication		0..*	BackboneElement	A language which may be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
language	S	1..1	CodeableConcept	The language which can be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health Binding: Language codes with language and optionally a region modifier (extensible)
link	?!Σ	0..*	BackboneElement	Link to another patient resource that concerns the same actual person
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
other	Σ	1..1	Reference(Patient | RelatedPerson)	The other patient or related person resource that the link refers to
type	Σ	1..1	code	replaced-by | replaces | refer | seealso Binding: LinkType (required): The type of link between this patient resource and another patient resource.
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet / Code
Patient.extension:birthPlace.value[x].use	required	AddressUse
Patient.extension:birthPlace.value[x].state	required	ValueSetJurisdictionVitalRecords
Patient.extension:birthPlace.value[x].country	required	ValueSetBirthplaceCountryVitalRecords (a valid code from CodeSystem - Country Codes Vital Records)
Patient.identifier.use	required	IdentifierUse
Patient.identifier:MRN.use	required	IdentifierUse
Patient.identifier:MRN.type	extensible	Pattern: MR
Patient.identifier:SSN.use	required	IdentifierUse
Patient.identifier:SSN.type	extensible	Pattern: SS
Patient.name.use	required	NameUse
Patient.name:currentLegalName.use	required	Fixed Value: official
Patient.name:namePriorToFirstMarriage.use	required	Fixed Value: maiden
Patient.telecom.system	required	ContactPointSystem
Patient.telecom.use	required	ContactPointUse
Patient.gender	required	AdministrativeGender
Patient.birthDate.extension:bypassEditFlag.value[x]	required	ValueSetMothersDateOfBirthEditFlagsVitalRecords
Patient.address.use	required	AddressUse
Patient.address.state	required	ValueSetStatesTerritoriesAndProvincesVitalRecords
Patient.address.country	required	ValueSetResidenceCountryVitalRecords
Patient.multipleBirth[x].extension:bypassEditFlag.value[x]	required	ValueSetPluralityEditFlagsVitalRecords
Patient.communication.language	extensible	LanguageCodesWithLanguageAndOptionallyARegionModifier
Patient.link.type	required	LinkType

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Patient	C	0..*	USCorePatientProfile	This is an abstract profile. Child profiles: PatientChildVitalRecords, PatientMotherVitalRecords Information about an individual or animal receiving health care services
id	Σ	0..1	id	Logical id of this artifact
meta	Σ	0..1	Meta	Metadata about the resource
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
language		0..1	code	Language of the resource content Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language. Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
text		0..1	Narrative	Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
contained		0..*	Resource	Contained, inline Resources
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
race		0..1	(Complex)	US Core Race Extension URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/StructureDefinition/us-core-race
ethnicity		0..1	(Complex)	US Core ethnicity Extension URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/StructureDefinition/us-core-ethnicity
birthsex		0..1	code	Extension URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/StructureDefinition/us-core-birthsex Binding: Birth Sex (required): Code for sex assigned at birth
genderIdentity		0..1	CodeableConcept	Extension URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/StructureDefinition/us-core-genderIdentity Binding: Gender Identity (extensible)
birthPlace		0..1	Address	Place of Birth for the patient should include the state and/or country URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthPlace
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..0
url		1..1	uri	"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthPlace"
value[x]		1..1	Address	Value of extension
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | billing - purpose of this address Binding: AddressUse (required): The use of an address. Example General: home
type	Σ	0..1	code	postal | physical | both Binding: AddressType (required): The type of an address (physical / postal). Example General: both
text	Σ	0..1	string	Text representation of the address Example General: 137 Nowhere Street, Erewhon 9132
line	Σ	0..*	string	Street 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	Σ	0..1	string	Name of city, town etc. Example General: Erewhon
id		0..1	string	xml:id (or equivalent in JSON)
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
cityCode		0..1	positiveInt	Extension - City Code Vital Records URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/CityCode
value		0..1	string	Primitive value for string Max Length: 1048576
district	Σ	0..1	string	District name (aka county) Example General: Madison
id		0..1	string	xml:id (or equivalent in JSON)
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
districtCode		0..1	positiveInt	County code URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/DistrictCode
value		0..1	string	Primitive value for string Max Length: 1048576
state	Σ	0..1	string	Sub-unit of country (abbreviations ok) Binding: ValueSet - Jurisdictions Vital Records (required)
postalCode	Σ	0..1	string	Postal code for area Example General: 9132
country	Σ	0..1	string	Country (e.g. can be ISO 3166 2 or 3 letter code) Binding: ValueSet - Birthplace Country Vital Records (required)
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when address was/is in use Example General: {"start":"2010-03-23","end":"2010-07-01"}
parentReportedAgeAtDelivery		0..2	(Complex)	Extension - Reported Parent Age at Delivery - Vital Records URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/Extension-reported-parent-age-at-delivery-vr
fetalDeath		0..1	Coding	fetal-death URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/Extension-patient-fetal-death-vr
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
Slices for identifier	SΣ	1..*	Identifier	An identifier for this patient Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:type
identifier:All Slices				Content/Rules for all slices
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description 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	SΣ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value	SΣ	1..1	string	The value that is unique within the system. Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
identifier:MRN	SΣ	0..*	Identifier	Medical Record Number
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Description 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. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: MR
display		0..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected		0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text		0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
system	SΣ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value	SΣ	1..1	string	The value that is unique within the system. Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
identifier:SSN	SΣ	0..1	Identifier	SSN if available and appropriate to send
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Description 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. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: SS
display		0..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected		0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text		0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
system	SΣ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: http://hl7.org/fhir/sid/us-ssn
value	SΣ	1..1	string	The value that is unique within the system. Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
active	?!Σ	0..1	boolean	Whether this patient's record is in active use
Slices for name	SΣ	1..*	HumanName	A name associated with the patient Slice: Unordered, Open by value:use
name:All Slices				Content/Rules for all slices
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	1..1	code	usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden Binding: NameUse (required): The use of a human name.
text	Σ	0..1	string	Text representation of the full name
family	SΣC	1..1	string	Family name (often called 'Surname')
id		0..1	string	xml:id (or equivalent in JSON)
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
dataAbsentReason		0..1	code	unknown | asked | temp | notasked | masked | unsupported | astext | error URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/data-absent-reason Binding: DataAbsentReason (required): Used to specify why the normally expected content of the data element is missing.
value		0..1	string	Primitive value for string Max Length: 1048576
given	SΣC	0..*	string	Given names (not always 'first'). Includes middle names This repeating element order: Given Names appear in the correct order for presenting the name
id		0..1	string	xml:id (or equivalent in JSON)
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
dataAbsentReason		0..1	code	unknown | asked | temp | notasked | masked | unsupported | astext | error URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/data-absent-reason Binding: DataAbsentReason (required): Used to specify why the normally expected content of the data element is missing.
value		0..1	string	Primitive value for string Max Length: 1048576
prefix	Σ	0..*	string	Parts that come before the name This repeating element order: Prefixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
suffix	Σ	0..*	string	Parts that come after the name This repeating element order: Suffixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when name was/is in use
name:currentLegalName	SΣ	0..1	HumanName	current legal name
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	1..1	code	usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden Binding: NameUse (required): The use of a human name. Fixed Value: official
text	Σ	0..1	string	Text representation of the full name
family	SΣC	1..1	string	Family name (often called 'Surname')
given	SΣC	0..*	string	Given names (not always 'first'). Includes middle names This repeating element order: Given Names appear in the correct order for presenting the name
prefix	Σ	0..*	string	Parts that come before the name This repeating element order: Prefixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
suffix	Σ	0..*	string	Parts that come after the name This repeating element order: Suffixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when name was/is in use
name:namePriorToFirstMarriage	SΣ	0..1	HumanName	Name prior to first marriage
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	1..1	code	usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden Binding: NameUse (required): The use of a human name. Fixed Value: maiden
text	Σ	0..1	string	Text representation of the full name
family	SΣC	1..1	string	Family name (often called 'Surname')
given	SΣC	0..*	string	Given names (not always 'first'). Includes middle names This repeating element order: Given Names appear in the correct order for presenting the name
prefix	Σ	0..*	string	Parts that come before the name This repeating element order: Prefixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
suffix	Σ	0..*	string	Parts that come after the name This repeating element order: Suffixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when name was/is in use
telecom	Σ	0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the individual
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
system	SΣC	1..1	code	phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other Binding: ContactPointSystem (required): Telecommunications form for contact point.
value	SΣ	1..1	string	The actual contact point details
use	?!SΣ	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point Binding: ContactPointUse (required)
rank	Σ	0..1	positiveInt	Specify preferred order of use (1 = highest)
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when the contact point was/is in use
gender	SΣ	1..1	code	male | female | other | unknown Binding: AdministrativeGender (required)
birthDate	SΣ	0..1	date	The date of birth for the individual
id		0..1	string	xml:id (or equivalent in JSON)
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
partialDateTime		0..1	(Complex)	partialDateTIme URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/ExtensionPartialDateTimeVitalRecords
birthTime		0..1	dateTime	Time of day of birth URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthTime
bypassEditFlag		0..1	CodeableConcept	Extension - BypassEditFlag Vital Records URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/BypassEditFlag
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..0
url		1..1	uri	"http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/BypassEditFlag"
value[x]		1..1	CodeableConcept	To reflect the relevant edit possibilities for date of birth. Binding: ValueSet - Mothers Date of Birth Edit Flags (NCHS) Vital Records (required): Date of Birth Edit Flags (NCHS)
value		0..1	date	Primitive value for date
deceased[x]	?!Σ	0..1		Indicates if the individual is deceased or not
deceasedBoolean			boolean
deceasedDateTime			dateTime
address	SΣ	0..*	Address	An address for the individual
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
withinCityLimitsIndicator		0..1	Coding	Used to indicate whether or not an address is within city limits. URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/Extension-within-city-limits-indicator-vr Binding: ValueSet - Yes No Unknown Vital Records (required): Yes No Unknown (YNU)
predir		0..1	string	Extension - PreDirectional Vital Records URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/PreDirectional
stnum		0..1	string	Extension - StreetNumber Vital Records URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/StreetNumber
stname		0..1	string	Extension - StreetName Vital Records URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/StreetName
stdesig		0..1	string	Extension - StreetDesignator Vital Records URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/StreetDesignator
postdir		0..1	string	Extension - PostDirectional Vital Records URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/PostDirectional
unitnumber		0..1	string	Extension - UnitOrAptNumber Vital Records URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/UnitOrAptNumber
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | billing - purpose of this address Binding: AddressUse (required): The use of an address. Example General: home
type	Σ	0..1	code	postal | physical | both Binding: AddressType (required): The type of an address (physical / postal). Example General: both
text	Σ	0..1	string	Text representation of the address Example General: 137 Nowhere Street, Erewhon 9132
line	SΣ	0..*	string	Street 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	SΣ	0..1	string	Name of city, town etc. Example General: Erewhon
id		0..1	string	xml:id (or equivalent in JSON)
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
cityCode		0..1	positiveInt	City Code URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/CityCode
value		0..1	string	Primitive value for string Max Length: 1048576
district	Σ	0..1	string	District name (aka county) Example General: Madison
id		0..1	string	xml:id (or equivalent in JSON)
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
districtCode		0..1	positiveInt	County code URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/DistrictCode
value		0..1	string	Primitive value for string Max Length: 1048576
state	SΣ	0..1	string	Sub-unit of country (abbreviations ok) Binding: ValueSet - States, Territories and Provinces Vital Records (required)
postalCode	SΣ	0..1	string	US Zip Codes Example General: 9132
country	Σ	0..1	string	Country (e.g. can be ISO 3166 2 or 3 letter code) Binding: ValueSet - Residence Country Vital Records (required)
period	SΣ	0..1	Period	Time period when address was/is in use Example General: {"start":"2010-03-23","end":"2010-07-01"}
maritalStatus		0..1	CodeableConcept	Marital (civil) status of a patient Binding: Marital Status Codes (extensible): The domestic partnership status of a person.
multipleBirth[x]		0..1		If not single birth - born first, second, third, etc.
multipleBirth[x]:All Types				Content/Rules for all Types
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
bypassEditFlag		0..1	CodeableConcept	Extension - BypassEditFlag Vital Records URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/BypassEditFlag
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..0
url		1..1	uri	"http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/BypassEditFlag"
value[x]		1..1	CodeableConcept	Value of extension Binding: ValueSet - Plurality Edit Flags (NCHS) Vital Records (required): Plurality Edit Flags (NCHS)
multipleBirthTotal		0..1	positiveInt	Total births in this pregnancy URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-multipleBirthTotal
multipleBirthBoolean			boolean
multipleBirthInteger			integer
photo		0..*	Attachment	Image of the patient
contact	C	0..*	BackboneElement	A contact party (e.g. guardian, partner, friend) for the patient
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
relationship		0..*	CodeableConcept	The kind of relationship Binding: PatientContactRelationship (extensible): The nature of the relationship between a patient and a contact person for that patient.
name		0..1	HumanName	A name associated with the contact person
telecom		0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the person
address		0..1	Address	Address for the contact person
gender		0..1	code	male | female | other | unknown Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
organization	C	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that is associated with the contact
period		0..1	Period	The period during which this contact person or organization is valid to be contacted relating to this patient
communication		0..*	BackboneElement	A language which may be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
language	S	1..1	CodeableConcept	The language which can be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health Binding: Language codes with language and optionally a region modifier (extensible)
preferred		0..1	boolean	Language preference indicator
generalPractitioner		0..*	Reference(Organization | Practitioner | PractitionerRole)	Patient's nominated primary care provider
managingOrganization	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that is the custodian of the patient record
link	?!Σ	0..*	BackboneElement	Link to another patient resource that concerns the same actual person
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
other	Σ	1..1	Reference(Patient | RelatedPerson)	The other patient or related person resource that the link refers to
type	Σ	1..1	code	replaced-by | replaces | refer | seealso Binding: LinkType (required): The type of link between this patient resource and another patient resource.
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet / Code
Patient.language	preferred	CommonLanguages Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
Patient.extension:birthPlace.value[x].use	required	AddressUse
Patient.extension:birthPlace.value[x].type	required	AddressType
Patient.extension:birthPlace.value[x].state	required	ValueSetJurisdictionVitalRecords
Patient.extension:birthPlace.value[x].country	required	ValueSetBirthplaceCountryVitalRecords (a valid code from CodeSystem - Country Codes Vital Records)
Patient.identifier.use	required	IdentifierUse
Patient.identifier.type	extensible	Identifier Type Codes
Patient.identifier:MRN.use	required	IdentifierUse
Patient.identifier:MRN.type	extensible	Pattern: MR
Patient.identifier:SSN.use	required	IdentifierUse
Patient.identifier:SSN.type	extensible	Pattern: SS
Patient.name.use	required	NameUse
Patient.name:currentLegalName.use	required	Fixed Value: official
Patient.name:namePriorToFirstMarriage.use	required	Fixed Value: maiden
Patient.telecom.system	required	ContactPointSystem
Patient.telecom.use	required	ContactPointUse
Patient.gender	required	AdministrativeGender
Patient.birthDate.extension:bypassEditFlag.value[x]	required	ValueSetMothersDateOfBirthEditFlagsVitalRecords
Patient.address.use	required	AddressUse
Patient.address.type	required	AddressType
Patient.address.state	required	ValueSetStatesTerritoriesAndProvincesVitalRecords
Patient.address.country	required	ValueSetResidenceCountryVitalRecords
Patient.maritalStatus	extensible	Marital Status Codes
Patient.multipleBirth[x].extension:bypassEditFlag.value[x]	required	ValueSetPluralityEditFlagsVitalRecords
Patient.contact.relationship	extensible	PatientContactRelationship
Patient.contact.gender	required	AdministrativeGender
Patient.communication.language	extensible	LanguageCodesWithLanguageAndOptionallyARegionModifier
Patient.link.type	required	LinkType

This structure is derived from USCorePatientProfile

Summary

Mandatory: 2 elements (6 nested mandatory elements)
Fixed Value: 2 elements

Extensions

This structure refers to these extensions:

• http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthPlace
• http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/CityCode
• http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/DistrictCode
• http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/Extension-reported-parent-age-at-delivery-vr
• http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/Extension-patient-fetal-death-vr
• http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/data-absent-reason
• http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/ExtensionPartialDateTimeVitalRecords
• http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthTime
• http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/BypassEditFlag
• http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/Extension-within-city-limits-indicator-vr
• http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/PreDirectional
• http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/StreetNumber
• http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/StreetName
• http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/StreetDesignator
• http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/PostDirectional
• http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/UnitOrAptNumber
• http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-multipleBirthTotal

Slices

This structure defines the following Slices:

• The element Patient.identifier is sliced based on the value of pattern:type
• The element Patient.name is sliced based on the value of value:use

Differential View

This structure is derived from USCorePatientProfile

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Patient			USCorePatientProfile	This is an abstract profile. Child profiles: PatientChildVitalRecords, PatientMotherVitalRecords
birthPlace		0..1	Address	Place of Birth for the patient should include the state and/or country URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthPlace
value[x]
city
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
cityCode		0..1	positiveInt	Extension - City Code Vital Records URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/CityCode
district
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
districtCode		0..1	positiveInt	County code URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/DistrictCode
state		0..1	string	Sub-unit of country (abbreviations ok) Binding: ValueSet - Jurisdictions Vital Records (required)
country		0..1	string	Country (e.g. can be ISO 3166 2 or 3 letter code) Binding: ValueSet - Birthplace Country Vital Records (required)
parentReportedAgeAtDelivery		0..2	(Complex)	Extension - Reported Parent Age at Delivery - Vital Records URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/Extension-reported-parent-age-at-delivery-vr
fetalDeath		0..1	Coding	fetal-death URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/Extension-patient-fetal-death-vr
Slices for identifier		1..*	Identifier	An identifier for this patient Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:type
identifier:MRN		0..*	Identifier	Medical Record Number
type		1..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Required Pattern: At least the following
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: MR
identifier:SSN		0..1	Identifier	SSN if available and appropriate to send
type		1..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Required Pattern: At least the following
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: SS
system		1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: http://hl7.org/fhir/sid/us-ssn
Slices for name		1..*	HumanName	A name associated with the patient Slice: Unordered, Open by value:use
name:All Slices				Content/Rules for all slices
use		1..1	code	usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden
family		1..1	string	Family name (often called 'Surname')
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
dataAbsentReason		0..1	code	unknown | asked | temp | notasked | masked | unsupported | astext | error URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/data-absent-reason Binding: DataAbsentReason (required): Used to specify why the normally expected content of the data element is missing.
given
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
dataAbsentReason		0..1	code	unknown | asked | temp | notasked | masked | unsupported | astext | error URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/data-absent-reason Binding: DataAbsentReason (required): Used to specify why the normally expected content of the data element is missing.
name:currentLegalName		0..1	HumanName	current legal name
use		1..1	code	usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden Fixed Value: official
family		1..1	string	Family name (often called 'Surname')
name:namePriorToFirstMarriage		0..1	HumanName	Name prior to first marriage
use		1..1	code	usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden Fixed Value: maiden
family		1..1	string	Family name (often called 'Surname')
birthDate
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
partialDateTime		0..1	(Complex)	partialDateTIme URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/ExtensionPartialDateTimeVitalRecords
birthTime		0..1	dateTime	Time of day of birth URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthTime
bypassEditFlag		0..1	CodeableConcept	Extension - BypassEditFlag Vital Records URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/BypassEditFlag
value[x]		1..1	CodeableConcept	To reflect the relevant edit possibilities for date of birth. Binding: ValueSet - Mothers Date of Birth Edit Flags (NCHS) Vital Records (required): Date of Birth Edit Flags (NCHS)
address
withinCityLimitsIndicator		0..1	Coding	Used to indicate whether or not an address is within city limits. URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/Extension-within-city-limits-indicator-vr Binding: ValueSet - Yes No Unknown Vital Records (required): Yes No Unknown (YNU)
predir		0..1	string	Extension - PreDirectional Vital Records URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/PreDirectional
stnum		0..1	string	Extension - StreetNumber Vital Records URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/StreetNumber
stname		0..1	string	Extension - StreetName Vital Records URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/StreetName
stdesig		0..1	string	Extension - StreetDesignator Vital Records URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/StreetDesignator
postdir		0..1	string	Extension - PostDirectional Vital Records URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/PostDirectional
unitnumber		0..1	string	Extension - UnitOrAptNumber Vital Records URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/UnitOrAptNumber
city
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
cityCode		0..1	positiveInt	City Code URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/CityCode
district
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
districtCode		0..1	positiveInt	County code URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/DistrictCode
state		0..1	string	Sub-unit of country (abbreviations ok) Binding: ValueSet - States, Territories and Provinces Vital Records (required)
country		0..1	string	Country (e.g. can be ISO 3166 2 or 3 letter code) Binding: ValueSet - Residence Country Vital Records (required)
multipleBirth[x]		0..1	boolean, integer	If not single birth - born first, second, third, etc.
bypassEditFlag		0..1	CodeableConcept	Extension - BypassEditFlag Vital Records URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/BypassEditFlag
value[x]		1..1	CodeableConcept	Value of extension Binding: ValueSet - Plurality Edit Flags (NCHS) Vital Records (required): Plurality Edit Flags (NCHS)
multipleBirthTotal		0..1	positiveInt	Total births in this pregnancy URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-multipleBirthTotal
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path	Conformance	ValueSet
Patient.extension:birthPlace.value[x].state	required	ValueSetJurisdictionVitalRecords
Patient.extension:birthPlace.value[x].country	required	ValueSetBirthplaceCountryVitalRecords (a valid code from CodeSystem - Country Codes Vital Records)
Patient.birthDate.extension:bypassEditFlag.value[x]	required	ValueSetMothersDateOfBirthEditFlagsVitalRecords
Patient.address.state	required	ValueSetStatesTerritoriesAndProvincesVitalRecords
Patient.address.country	required	ValueSetResidenceCountryVitalRecords
Patient.multipleBirth[x].extension:bypassEditFlag.value[x]	required	ValueSetPluralityEditFlagsVitalRecords

Key Elements View

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Patient	C	0..*	USCorePatientProfile	This is an abstract profile. Child profiles: PatientChildVitalRecords, PatientMotherVitalRecords Information about an individual or animal receiving health care services
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
race		0..1	(Complex)	US Core Race Extension URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/StructureDefinition/us-core-race
ethnicity		0..1	(Complex)	US Core ethnicity Extension URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/StructureDefinition/us-core-ethnicity
birthsex		0..1	code	Extension URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/StructureDefinition/us-core-birthsex Binding: Birth Sex (required): Code for sex assigned at birth
genderIdentity		0..1	CodeableConcept	Extension URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/StructureDefinition/us-core-genderIdentity Binding: Gender Identity (extensible)
birthPlace		0..1	Address	Place of Birth for the patient should include the state and/or country URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthPlace
extension		0..0
url		1..1	uri	"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthPlace"
value[x]		1..1	Address	Value of extension
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | billing - purpose of this address Binding: AddressUse (required): The use of an address. Example General: home
state	Σ	0..1	string	Sub-unit of country (abbreviations ok) Binding: ValueSet - Jurisdictions Vital Records (required)
country	Σ	0..1	string	Country (e.g. can be ISO 3166 2 or 3 letter code) Binding: ValueSet - Birthplace Country Vital Records (required)
parentReportedAgeAtDelivery		0..2	(Complex)	Extension - Reported Parent Age at Delivery - Vital Records URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/Extension-reported-parent-age-at-delivery-vr
fetalDeath		0..1	Coding	fetal-death URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/Extension-patient-fetal-death-vr
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
Slices for identifier	SΣ	1..*	Identifier	An identifier for this patient Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:type
identifier:All Slices				Content/Rules for all slices
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
system	SΣ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value	SΣ	1..1	string	The value that is unique within the system. Example General: 123456
identifier:MRN	SΣ	0..*	Identifier	Medical Record Number
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Description 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. Required Pattern: At least the following
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: MR
system	SΣ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value	SΣ	1..1	string	The value that is unique within the system. Example General: 123456
identifier:SSN	SΣ	0..1	Identifier	SSN if available and appropriate to send
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Description 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. Required Pattern: At least the following
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: SS
system	SΣ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: http://hl7.org/fhir/sid/us-ssn
value	SΣ	1..1	string	The value that is unique within the system. Example General: 123456
active	?!Σ	0..1	boolean	Whether this patient's record is in active use
Slices for name	SΣ	1..*	HumanName	A name associated with the patient Slice: Unordered, Open by value:use
name:All Slices				Content/Rules for all slices
use	?!Σ	1..1	code	usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden Binding: NameUse (required): The use of a human name.
family	SΣC	1..1	string	Family name (often called 'Surname')
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
dataAbsentReason		0..1	code	unknown | asked | temp | notasked | masked | unsupported | astext | error URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/data-absent-reason Binding: DataAbsentReason (required): Used to specify why the normally expected content of the data element is missing.
given	SΣC	0..*	string	Given names (not always 'first'). Includes middle names This repeating element order: Given Names appear in the correct order for presenting the name
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
dataAbsentReason		0..1	code	unknown | asked | temp | notasked | masked | unsupported | astext | error URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/data-absent-reason Binding: DataAbsentReason (required): Used to specify why the normally expected content of the data element is missing.
name:currentLegalName	SΣ	0..1	HumanName	current legal name
use	?!Σ	1..1	code	usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden Binding: NameUse (required): The use of a human name. Fixed Value: official
family	SΣC	1..1	string	Family name (often called 'Surname')
given	SΣC	0..*	string	Given names (not always 'first'). Includes middle names This repeating element order: Given Names appear in the correct order for presenting the name
name:namePriorToFirstMarriage	SΣ	0..1	HumanName	Name prior to first marriage
use	?!Σ	1..1	code	usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden Binding: NameUse (required): The use of a human name. Fixed Value: maiden
family	SΣC	1..1	string	Family name (often called 'Surname')
given	SΣC	0..*	string	Given names (not always 'first'). Includes middle names This repeating element order: Given Names appear in the correct order for presenting the name
telecom	Σ	0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the individual
system	SΣC	1..1	code	phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other Binding: ContactPointSystem (required): Telecommunications form for contact point.
value	SΣ	1..1	string	The actual contact point details
use	?!SΣ	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point Binding: ContactPointUse (required)
gender	SΣ	1..1	code	male | female | other | unknown Binding: AdministrativeGender (required)
birthDate	SΣ	0..1	date	The date of birth for the individual
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
partialDateTime		0..1	(Complex)	partialDateTIme URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/ExtensionPartialDateTimeVitalRecords
birthTime		0..1	dateTime	Time of day of birth URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthTime
bypassEditFlag		0..1	CodeableConcept	Extension - BypassEditFlag Vital Records URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/BypassEditFlag
extension		0..0
url		1..1	uri	"http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/BypassEditFlag"
value[x]		1..1	CodeableConcept	To reflect the relevant edit possibilities for date of birth. Binding: ValueSet - Mothers Date of Birth Edit Flags (NCHS) Vital Records (required): Date of Birth Edit Flags (NCHS)
deceased[x]	?!Σ	0..1		Indicates if the individual is deceased or not
deceasedBoolean			boolean
deceasedDateTime			dateTime
address	SΣ	0..*	Address	An address for the individual
withinCityLimitsIndicator		0..1	Coding	Used to indicate whether or not an address is within city limits. URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/Extension-within-city-limits-indicator-vr Binding: ValueSet - Yes No Unknown Vital Records (required): Yes No Unknown (YNU)
predir		0..1	string	Extension - PreDirectional Vital Records URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/PreDirectional
stnum		0..1	string	Extension - StreetNumber Vital Records URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/StreetNumber
stname		0..1	string	Extension - StreetName Vital Records URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/StreetName
stdesig		0..1	string	Extension - StreetDesignator Vital Records URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/StreetDesignator
postdir		0..1	string	Extension - PostDirectional Vital Records URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/PostDirectional
unitnumber		0..1	string	Extension - UnitOrAptNumber Vital Records URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/UnitOrAptNumber
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | billing - purpose of this address Binding: AddressUse (required): The use of an address. Example General: home
line	SΣ	0..*	string	Street 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	SΣ	0..1	string	Name of city, town etc. Example General: Erewhon
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
cityCode		0..1	positiveInt	City Code URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/CityCode
state	SΣ	0..1	string	Sub-unit of country (abbreviations ok) Binding: ValueSet - States, Territories and Provinces Vital Records (required)
postalCode	SΣ	0..1	string	US Zip Codes Example General: 9132
country	Σ	0..1	string	Country (e.g. can be ISO 3166 2 or 3 letter code) Binding: ValueSet - Residence Country Vital Records (required)
period	SΣ	0..1	Period	Time period when address was/is in use Example General: {"start":"2010-03-23","end":"2010-07-01"}
multipleBirth[x]		0..1		If not single birth - born first, second, third, etc.
multipleBirth[x]:All Types				Content/Rules for all Types
bypassEditFlag		0..1	CodeableConcept	Extension - BypassEditFlag Vital Records URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/BypassEditFlag
extension		0..0
url		1..1	uri	"http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/BypassEditFlag"
value[x]		1..1	CodeableConcept	Value of extension Binding: ValueSet - Plurality Edit Flags (NCHS) Vital Records (required): Plurality Edit Flags (NCHS)
multipleBirthTotal		0..1	positiveInt	Total births in this pregnancy URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-multipleBirthTotal
multipleBirthBoolean			boolean
multipleBirthInteger			integer
communication		0..*	BackboneElement	A language which may be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
language	S	1..1	CodeableConcept	The language which can be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health Binding: Language codes with language and optionally a region modifier (extensible)
link	?!Σ	0..*	BackboneElement	Link to another patient resource that concerns the same actual person
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
other	Σ	1..1	Reference(Patient | RelatedPerson)	The other patient or related person resource that the link refers to
type	Σ	1..1	code	replaced-by | replaces | refer | seealso Binding: LinkType (required): The type of link between this patient resource and another patient resource.
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet / Code
Patient.extension:birthPlace.value[x].use	required	AddressUse
Patient.extension:birthPlace.value[x].state	required	ValueSetJurisdictionVitalRecords
Patient.extension:birthPlace.value[x].country	required	ValueSetBirthplaceCountryVitalRecords (a valid code from CodeSystem - Country Codes Vital Records)
Patient.identifier.use	required	IdentifierUse
Patient.identifier:MRN.use	required	IdentifierUse
Patient.identifier:MRN.type	extensible	Pattern: MR
Patient.identifier:SSN.use	required	IdentifierUse
Patient.identifier:SSN.type	extensible	Pattern: SS
Patient.name.use	required	NameUse
Patient.name:currentLegalName.use	required	Fixed Value: official
Patient.name:namePriorToFirstMarriage.use	required	Fixed Value: maiden
Patient.telecom.system	required	ContactPointSystem
Patient.telecom.use	required	ContactPointUse
Patient.gender	required	AdministrativeGender
Patient.birthDate.extension:bypassEditFlag.value[x]	required	ValueSetMothersDateOfBirthEditFlagsVitalRecords
Patient.address.use	required	AddressUse
Patient.address.state	required	ValueSetStatesTerritoriesAndProvincesVitalRecords
Patient.address.country	required	ValueSetResidenceCountryVitalRecords
Patient.multipleBirth[x].extension:bypassEditFlag.value[x]	required	ValueSetPluralityEditFlagsVitalRecords
Patient.communication.language	extensible	LanguageCodesWithLanguageAndOptionallyARegionModifier
Patient.link.type	required	LinkType

Snapshot View

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Patient	C	0..*	USCorePatientProfile	This is an abstract profile. Child profiles: PatientChildVitalRecords, PatientMotherVitalRecords Information about an individual or animal receiving health care services
id	Σ	0..1	id	Logical id of this artifact
meta	Σ	0..1	Meta	Metadata about the resource
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
language		0..1	code	Language of the resource content Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language. Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
text		0..1	Narrative	Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
contained		0..*	Resource	Contained, inline Resources
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
race		0..1	(Complex)	US Core Race Extension URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/StructureDefinition/us-core-race
ethnicity		0..1	(Complex)	US Core ethnicity Extension URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/StructureDefinition/us-core-ethnicity
birthsex		0..1	code	Extension URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/StructureDefinition/us-core-birthsex Binding: Birth Sex (required): Code for sex assigned at birth
genderIdentity		0..1	CodeableConcept	Extension URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/StructureDefinition/us-core-genderIdentity Binding: Gender Identity (extensible)
birthPlace		0..1	Address	Place of Birth for the patient should include the state and/or country URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthPlace
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..0
url		1..1	uri	"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthPlace"
value[x]		1..1	Address	Value of extension
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | billing - purpose of this address Binding: AddressUse (required): The use of an address. Example General: home
type	Σ	0..1	code	postal | physical | both Binding: AddressType (required): The type of an address (physical / postal). Example General: both
text	Σ	0..1	string	Text representation of the address Example General: 137 Nowhere Street, Erewhon 9132
line	Σ	0..*	string	Street 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	Σ	0..1	string	Name of city, town etc. Example General: Erewhon
id		0..1	string	xml:id (or equivalent in JSON)
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
cityCode		0..1	positiveInt	Extension - City Code Vital Records URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/CityCode
value		0..1	string	Primitive value for string Max Length: 1048576
district	Σ	0..1	string	District name (aka county) Example General: Madison
id		0..1	string	xml:id (or equivalent in JSON)
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
districtCode		0..1	positiveInt	County code URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/DistrictCode
value		0..1	string	Primitive value for string Max Length: 1048576
state	Σ	0..1	string	Sub-unit of country (abbreviations ok) Binding: ValueSet - Jurisdictions Vital Records (required)
postalCode	Σ	0..1	string	Postal code for area Example General: 9132
country	Σ	0..1	string	Country (e.g. can be ISO 3166 2 or 3 letter code) Binding: ValueSet - Birthplace Country Vital Records (required)
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when address was/is in use Example General: {"start":"2010-03-23","end":"2010-07-01"}
parentReportedAgeAtDelivery		0..2	(Complex)	Extension - Reported Parent Age at Delivery - Vital Records URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/Extension-reported-parent-age-at-delivery-vr
fetalDeath		0..1	Coding	fetal-death URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/Extension-patient-fetal-death-vr
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
Slices for identifier	SΣ	1..*	Identifier	An identifier for this patient Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:type
identifier:All Slices				Content/Rules for all slices
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description 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	SΣ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value	SΣ	1..1	string	The value that is unique within the system. Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
identifier:MRN	SΣ	0..*	Identifier	Medical Record Number
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Description 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. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: MR
display		0..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected		0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text		0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
system	SΣ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value	SΣ	1..1	string	The value that is unique within the system. Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
identifier:SSN	SΣ	0..1	Identifier	SSN if available and appropriate to send
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Description 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. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: SS
display		0..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected		0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text		0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
system	SΣ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: http://hl7.org/fhir/sid/us-ssn
value	SΣ	1..1	string	The value that is unique within the system. Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
active	?!Σ	0..1	boolean	Whether this patient's record is in active use
Slices for name	SΣ	1..*	HumanName	A name associated with the patient Slice: Unordered, Open by value:use
name:All Slices				Content/Rules for all slices
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	1..1	code	usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden Binding: NameUse (required): The use of a human name.
text	Σ	0..1	string	Text representation of the full name
family	SΣC	1..1	string	Family name (often called 'Surname')
id		0..1	string	xml:id (or equivalent in JSON)
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
dataAbsentReason		0..1	code	unknown | asked | temp | notasked | masked | unsupported | astext | error URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/data-absent-reason Binding: DataAbsentReason (required): Used to specify why the normally expected content of the data element is missing.
value		0..1	string	Primitive value for string Max Length: 1048576
given	SΣC	0..*	string	Given names (not always 'first'). Includes middle names This repeating element order: Given Names appear in the correct order for presenting the name
id		0..1	string	xml:id (or equivalent in JSON)
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
dataAbsentReason		0..1	code	unknown | asked | temp | notasked | masked | unsupported | astext | error URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/data-absent-reason Binding: DataAbsentReason (required): Used to specify why the normally expected content of the data element is missing.
value		0..1	string	Primitive value for string Max Length: 1048576
prefix	Σ	0..*	string	Parts that come before the name This repeating element order: Prefixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
suffix	Σ	0..*	string	Parts that come after the name This repeating element order: Suffixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when name was/is in use
name:currentLegalName	SΣ	0..1	HumanName	current legal name
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	1..1	code	usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden Binding: NameUse (required): The use of a human name. Fixed Value: official
text	Σ	0..1	string	Text representation of the full name
family	SΣC	1..1	string	Family name (often called 'Surname')
given	SΣC	0..*	string	Given names (not always 'first'). Includes middle names This repeating element order: Given Names appear in the correct order for presenting the name
prefix	Σ	0..*	string	Parts that come before the name This repeating element order: Prefixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
suffix	Σ	0..*	string	Parts that come after the name This repeating element order: Suffixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when name was/is in use
name:namePriorToFirstMarriage	SΣ	0..1	HumanName	Name prior to first marriage
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	1..1	code	usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden Binding: NameUse (required): The use of a human name. Fixed Value: maiden
text	Σ	0..1	string	Text representation of the full name
family	SΣC	1..1	string	Family name (often called 'Surname')
given	SΣC	0..*	string	Given names (not always 'first'). Includes middle names This repeating element order: Given Names appear in the correct order for presenting the name
prefix	Σ	0..*	string	Parts that come before the name This repeating element order: Prefixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
suffix	Σ	0..*	string	Parts that come after the name This repeating element order: Suffixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when name was/is in use
telecom	Σ	0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the individual
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
system	SΣC	1..1	code	phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other Binding: ContactPointSystem (required): Telecommunications form for contact point.
value	SΣ	1..1	string	The actual contact point details
use	?!SΣ	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point Binding: ContactPointUse (required)
rank	Σ	0..1	positiveInt	Specify preferred order of use (1 = highest)
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when the contact point was/is in use
gender	SΣ	1..1	code	male | female | other | unknown Binding: AdministrativeGender (required)
birthDate	SΣ	0..1	date	The date of birth for the individual
id		0..1	string	xml:id (or equivalent in JSON)
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
partialDateTime		0..1	(Complex)	partialDateTIme URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/ExtensionPartialDateTimeVitalRecords
birthTime		0..1	dateTime	Time of day of birth URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthTime
bypassEditFlag		0..1	CodeableConcept	Extension - BypassEditFlag Vital Records URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/BypassEditFlag
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..0
url		1..1	uri	"http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/BypassEditFlag"
value[x]		1..1	CodeableConcept	To reflect the relevant edit possibilities for date of birth. Binding: ValueSet - Mothers Date of Birth Edit Flags (NCHS) Vital Records (required): Date of Birth Edit Flags (NCHS)
value		0..1	date	Primitive value for date
deceased[x]	?!Σ	0..1		Indicates if the individual is deceased or not
deceasedBoolean			boolean
deceasedDateTime			dateTime
address	SΣ	0..*	Address	An address for the individual
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
withinCityLimitsIndicator		0..1	Coding	Used to indicate whether or not an address is within city limits. URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/Extension-within-city-limits-indicator-vr Binding: ValueSet - Yes No Unknown Vital Records (required): Yes No Unknown (YNU)
predir		0..1	string	Extension - PreDirectional Vital Records URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/PreDirectional
stnum		0..1	string	Extension - StreetNumber Vital Records URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/StreetNumber
stname		0..1	string	Extension - StreetName Vital Records URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/StreetName
stdesig		0..1	string	Extension - StreetDesignator Vital Records URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/StreetDesignator
postdir		0..1	string	Extension - PostDirectional Vital Records URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/PostDirectional
unitnumber		0..1	string	Extension - UnitOrAptNumber Vital Records URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/UnitOrAptNumber
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | billing - purpose of this address Binding: AddressUse (required): The use of an address. Example General: home
type	Σ	0..1	code	postal | physical | both Binding: AddressType (required): The type of an address (physical / postal). Example General: both
text	Σ	0..1	string	Text representation of the address Example General: 137 Nowhere Street, Erewhon 9132
line	SΣ	0..*	string	Street 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	SΣ	0..1	string	Name of city, town etc. Example General: Erewhon
id		0..1	string	xml:id (or equivalent in JSON)
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
cityCode		0..1	positiveInt	City Code URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/CityCode
value		0..1	string	Primitive value for string Max Length: 1048576
district	Σ	0..1	string	District name (aka county) Example General: Madison
id		0..1	string	xml:id (or equivalent in JSON)
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
districtCode		0..1	positiveInt	County code URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/DistrictCode
value		0..1	string	Primitive value for string Max Length: 1048576
state	SΣ	0..1	string	Sub-unit of country (abbreviations ok) Binding: ValueSet - States, Territories and Provinces Vital Records (required)
postalCode	SΣ	0..1	string	US Zip Codes Example General: 9132
country	Σ	0..1	string	Country (e.g. can be ISO 3166 2 or 3 letter code) Binding: ValueSet - Residence Country Vital Records (required)
period	SΣ	0..1	Period	Time period when address was/is in use Example General: {"start":"2010-03-23","end":"2010-07-01"}
maritalStatus		0..1	CodeableConcept	Marital (civil) status of a patient Binding: Marital Status Codes (extensible): The domestic partnership status of a person.
multipleBirth[x]		0..1		If not single birth - born first, second, third, etc.
multipleBirth[x]:All Types				Content/Rules for all Types
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
bypassEditFlag		0..1	CodeableConcept	Extension - BypassEditFlag Vital Records URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/BypassEditFlag
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..0
url		1..1	uri	"http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/BypassEditFlag"
value[x]		1..1	CodeableConcept	Value of extension Binding: ValueSet - Plurality Edit Flags (NCHS) Vital Records (required): Plurality Edit Flags (NCHS)
multipleBirthTotal		0..1	positiveInt	Total births in this pregnancy URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-multipleBirthTotal
multipleBirthBoolean			boolean
multipleBirthInteger			integer
photo		0..*	Attachment	Image of the patient
contact	C	0..*	BackboneElement	A contact party (e.g. guardian, partner, friend) for the patient
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
relationship		0..*	CodeableConcept	The kind of relationship Binding: PatientContactRelationship (extensible): The nature of the relationship between a patient and a contact person for that patient.
name		0..1	HumanName	A name associated with the contact person
telecom		0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the person
address		0..1	Address	Address for the contact person
gender		0..1	code	male | female | other | unknown Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
organization	C	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that is associated with the contact
period		0..1	Period	The period during which this contact person or organization is valid to be contacted relating to this patient
communication		0..*	BackboneElement	A language which may be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
language	S	1..1	CodeableConcept	The language which can be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health Binding: Language codes with language and optionally a region modifier (extensible)
preferred		0..1	boolean	Language preference indicator
generalPractitioner		0..*	Reference(Organization | Practitioner | PractitionerRole)	Patient's nominated primary care provider
managingOrganization	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that is the custodian of the patient record
link	?!Σ	0..*	BackboneElement	Link to another patient resource that concerns the same actual person
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
other	Σ	1..1	Reference(Patient | RelatedPerson)	The other patient or related person resource that the link refers to
type	Σ	1..1	code	replaced-by | replaces | refer | seealso Binding: LinkType (required): The type of link between this patient resource and another patient resource.
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet / Code
Patient.language	preferred	CommonLanguages Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
Patient.extension:birthPlace.value[x].use	required	AddressUse
Patient.extension:birthPlace.value[x].type	required	AddressType
Patient.extension:birthPlace.value[x].state	required	ValueSetJurisdictionVitalRecords
Patient.extension:birthPlace.value[x].country	required	ValueSetBirthplaceCountryVitalRecords (a valid code from CodeSystem - Country Codes Vital Records)
Patient.identifier.use	required	IdentifierUse
Patient.identifier.type	extensible	Identifier Type Codes
Patient.identifier:MRN.use	required	IdentifierUse
Patient.identifier:MRN.type	extensible	Pattern: MR
Patient.identifier:SSN.use	required	IdentifierUse
Patient.identifier:SSN.type	extensible	Pattern: SS
Patient.name.use	required	NameUse
Patient.name:currentLegalName.use	required	Fixed Value: official
Patient.name:namePriorToFirstMarriage.use	required	Fixed Value: maiden
Patient.telecom.system	required	ContactPointSystem
Patient.telecom.use	required	ContactPointUse
Patient.gender	required	AdministrativeGender
Patient.birthDate.extension:bypassEditFlag.value[x]	required	ValueSetMothersDateOfBirthEditFlagsVitalRecords
Patient.address.use	required	AddressUse
Patient.address.type	required	AddressType
Patient.address.state	required	ValueSetStatesTerritoriesAndProvincesVitalRecords
Patient.address.country	required	ValueSetResidenceCountryVitalRecords
Patient.maritalStatus	extensible	Marital Status Codes
Patient.multipleBirth[x].extension:bypassEditFlag.value[x]	required	ValueSetPluralityEditFlagsVitalRecords
Patient.contact.relationship	extensible	PatientContactRelationship
Patient.contact.gender	required	AdministrativeGender
Patient.communication.language	extensible	LanguageCodesWithLanguageAndOptionallyARegionModifier
Patient.link.type	required	LinkType

This structure is derived from USCorePatientProfile

Summary

Mandatory: 2 elements (6 nested mandatory elements)
Fixed Value: 2 elements

Extensions

This structure refers to these extensions:

• http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthPlace
• http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/CityCode
• http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/DistrictCode
• http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/Extension-reported-parent-age-at-delivery-vr
• http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/Extension-patient-fetal-death-vr
• http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/data-absent-reason
• http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/ExtensionPartialDateTimeVitalRecords
• http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthTime
• http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/BypassEditFlag
• http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/Extension-within-city-limits-indicator-vr
• http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/PreDirectional
• http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/StreetNumber
• http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/StreetName
• http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/StreetDesignator
• http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/PostDirectional
• http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/UnitOrAptNumber
• http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-multipleBirthTotal

Slices

This structure defines the following Slices:

• The element Patient.identifier is sliced based on the value of pattern:type
• The element Patient.name is sliced based on the value of value:use