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Resource Profile: CPG Patient

Profile of Patient for use with CPG Implementation Guide

Usage:

• Refer to this Resource Profile: CPG Care Plan, CPG Care Team, CPG Case, CPG Case Plan Summary... Show 13 more, CPG Case Summary, CPG Clinical Impression, CPG Condition, CPG Detected Issue, CPG Encounter, CPG Flag, CPG Group, CPG Immunization Request, CPG Medication Request, CPG Questionnaire Response, CPG Related Person, CPG Service Request and CPG Task
• Examples for this Resource Profile: Patient/am-scenario1-patient, Patient/am-scenario2-patient, Patient/am-scenario3-patient, Patient/am-scenario4-patient... Show 92 more, Patient/am-scenario5-patient, Patient/am-scenario6-patient, Patient/am-scenario7-patient, Patient/ci-scenario1-patient, Patient/ci-scenario2-patient, Patient/ci-scenario3-patient, Patient/ci-scenario4-patient, Patient/ci-scenario5-patient, Patient/ci-scenario6-patient, Patient/ci-scenario7-patient, Patient/dcm-scenario1-patient, Patient/dcm-scenario2-patient, Patient/dcm-scenario3-patient, Patient/dcm-scenario4-patient, Patient/dcm-scenario5-patient, Patient/dcm-scenario6-patient, Patient/dcm-scenario7-patient, Patient/di-scenario1-patient, Patient/di-scenario2-patient, Patient/di-scenario4-patient, Patient/dm-scenario1-patient, Patient/dm-scenario2-patient, Patient/dm-scenario3-patient, Patient/dm-scenario4-patient, Patient/dm-scenario5-patient, Patient/dm-scenario6-patient, Patient/dm-scenario7-patient, Patient/dnci-scenario1-patient, Patient/dnci-scenario2-patient, Patient/dnci-scenario3-patient, Patient/dnci-scenario4-patient, Patient/dnci-scenario5-patient, Patient/dnci-scenario6-patient, Patient/dnci-scenario7-patient, Patient/dnci-scenario8-patient, Patient/dnci-scenario9-patient, Patient/dnsm-scenario1-patient, Patient/dnsm-scenario2-patient, Patient/dnsm-scenario3-patient, Patient/dnsm-scenario4-patient, Patient/dnsm-scenario5-patient, Patient/dnsm-scenario6-patient, Patient/dnsm-scenario7-patient, Patient/dnsm-scenario8-patient, Patient/dnsm-scenario9-patient, Patient/ep-scenario1-patient, Patient/ep-scenario2-patient, Patient/ep-scenario4-patient, Patient/gr-scenario1-patient, Patient/gr-scenario2-patient, Patient/gr-scenario4-patient, Patient/hol-scenario1-patient, Patient/hol-scenario2-patient, Patient/hol-scenario3-patient, Patient/hol-scenario4-patient, Patient/inf-scenario1-patient, Patient/inf-scenario2-patient, Patient/inf-scenario4-patient, Patient/om-scenario1-patient, Patient/om-scenario2-patient, Patient/om-scenario3-patient, Patient/om-scenario4-patient, Patient/om-scenario5-patient, Patient/om-scenario6-patient, Patient/om-scenario7-patient, Patient/os-scenario1-patient, Patient/os-scenario2-patient, Patient/os-scenario4-patient, Patient/pd-scenario1-patient, Patient/pd-scenario2-patient, Patient/pd-scenario4-patient, Patient/res-scenario1-patient, Patient/res-scenario2-patient, Patient/res-scenario3-patient, Patient/res-scenario4-patient, Patient/rf-scenario1-patient , Patient/rf-scenario2-patient, Patient/rf-scenario4-patient, Patient/ri-scenario1-patient, Patient/ri-scenario2-patient, Patient/ri-scenario4-patient, Patient/sm-scenario1-patient, Patient/sm-scenario2-patient, Patient/sm-scenario3-patient, Patient/sm-scenario4-patient, Patient/sm-scenario5-patient, Patient/sm-scenario6-patient, Patient/sm-scenario7-patient, Patient/stp-scenario1-patient, Patient/stp-scenario2-patient, Patient/stp-scenario3-patient and Patient/stp-scenario4-patient

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This structure is derived from Patient

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Patient			Patient
identifier	S	0..*	Identifier	An identifier for this patient
use	S	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
value	S	0..1	string	The value that is unique
active	S	0..1	boolean	Whether this patient's record is in active use
name	S	1..*	HumanName	A name associated with the patient
use	S	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden
Documentation for this format

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Patient		0..*	Patient	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
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier	SΣ	0..*	Identifier	An identifier for this patient
use	?!SΣ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
value	SΣ	0..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
active	?!SΣ	0..1	boolean	Whether this patient's record is in active use
name	SΣ	1..*	HumanName	A name associated with the patient
use	?!SΣ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden Binding: NameUse (required): The use of a human name.
deceased[x]	?!Σ	0..1		Indicates if the individual is deceased or not
deceasedBoolean			boolean
deceasedDateTime			dateTime
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	URI
Patient.identifier.use	required	IdentifierUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.name.use	required	NameUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/name-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.link.type	required	LinkType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/link-type|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Details	Requirements
dom-2	error	Patient	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources : contained.contained.empty()
dom-3	error	Patient	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource : contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4	error	Patient	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated : contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5	error	Patient	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label : contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6	best practice	Patient	A resource should have narrative for robust management : text.`div`.exists()
ele-1	error	**ALL** elements	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children : hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1	error	**ALL** extensions	Must have either extensions or value[x], not both : extension.exists() != value.exists()

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Patient		0..*	Patient	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
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier	SΣ	0..*	Identifier	An identifier for this patient
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	?!SΣ	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	Σ	0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value	SΣ	0..1	string	The value that is unique 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	?!SΣ	0..1	boolean	Whether this patient's record is in active use
name	SΣ	1..*	HumanName	A name associated with the patient
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	?!SΣ	0..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	Σ	0..1	string	Family name (often called 'Surname')
given	Σ	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
gender	Σ	0..1	code	male | female | other | unknown Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
birthDate	Σ	0..1	date	The date of birth for the individual
deceased[x]	?!Σ	0..1		Indicates if the individual is deceased or not
deceasedBoolean			boolean
deceasedDateTime			dateTime
address	Σ	0..*	Address	An address for the individual
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		Whether patient is part of a multiple birth
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 pat-1: SHALL at least contain a contact's details or a reference to an organization
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		1..1	CodeableConcept	The language which can be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language. Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
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	URI
Patient.language	preferred	CommonLanguages Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages from the FHIR Standard
Patient.identifier.use	required	IdentifierUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.identifier.type	extensible	Identifier Type Codes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type from the FHIR Standard
Patient.name.use	required	NameUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/name-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.gender	required	AdministrativeGender http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/administrative-gender|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.maritalStatus	extensible	Marital Status Codes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/marital-status from the FHIR Standard
Patient.contact.relationship	extensible	PatientContactRelationship http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/patient-contactrelationship from the FHIR Standard
Patient.contact.gender	required	AdministrativeGender http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/administrative-gender|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.communication.language	preferred	CommonLanguages Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages from the FHIR Standard
Patient.link.type	required	LinkType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/link-type|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Details	Requirements
dom-2	error	Patient	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources : contained.contained.empty()
dom-3	error	Patient	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource : contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4	error	Patient	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated : contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5	error	Patient	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label : contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6	best practice	Patient	A resource should have narrative for robust management : text.`div`.exists()
ele-1	error	**ALL** elements	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children : hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1	error	**ALL** extensions	Must have either extensions or value[x], not both : extension.exists() != value.exists()
pat-1	error	Patient.contact	SHALL at least contain a contact's details or a reference to an organization : name.exists() or telecom.exists() or address.exists() or organization.exists()

This structure is derived from Patient

Summary

Mandatory: 1 element
Must-Support: 6 elements

Differential View

This structure is derived from Patient

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Patient			Patient
identifier	S	0..*	Identifier	An identifier for this patient
use	S	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
value	S	0..1	string	The value that is unique
active	S	0..1	boolean	Whether this patient's record is in active use
name	S	1..*	HumanName	A name associated with the patient
use	S	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden
Documentation for this format

Key Elements View

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Patient		0..*	Patient	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
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier	SΣ	0..*	Identifier	An identifier for this patient
use	?!SΣ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
value	SΣ	0..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
active	?!SΣ	0..1	boolean	Whether this patient's record is in active use
name	SΣ	1..*	HumanName	A name associated with the patient
use	?!SΣ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden Binding: NameUse (required): The use of a human name.
deceased[x]	?!Σ	0..1		Indicates if the individual is deceased or not
deceasedBoolean			boolean
deceasedDateTime			dateTime
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	URI
Patient.identifier.use	required	IdentifierUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.name.use	required	NameUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/name-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.link.type	required	LinkType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/link-type|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Details	Requirements
dom-2	error	Patient	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources : contained.contained.empty()
dom-3	error	Patient	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource : contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4	error	Patient	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated : contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5	error	Patient	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label : contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6	best practice	Patient	A resource should have narrative for robust management : text.`div`.exists()
ele-1	error	**ALL** elements	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children : hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1	error	**ALL** extensions	Must have either extensions or value[x], not both : extension.exists() != value.exists()

Snapshot View

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Patient		0..*	Patient	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
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier	SΣ	0..*	Identifier	An identifier for this patient
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	?!SΣ	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	Σ	0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value	SΣ	0..1	string	The value that is unique 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	?!SΣ	0..1	boolean	Whether this patient's record is in active use
name	SΣ	1..*	HumanName	A name associated with the patient
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	?!SΣ	0..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	Σ	0..1	string	Family name (often called 'Surname')
given	Σ	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
gender	Σ	0..1	code	male | female | other | unknown Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
birthDate	Σ	0..1	date	The date of birth for the individual
deceased[x]	?!Σ	0..1		Indicates if the individual is deceased or not
deceasedBoolean			boolean
deceasedDateTime			dateTime
address	Σ	0..*	Address	An address for the individual
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		Whether patient is part of a multiple birth
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 pat-1: SHALL at least contain a contact's details or a reference to an organization
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		1..1	CodeableConcept	The language which can be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language. Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
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	URI
Patient.language	preferred	CommonLanguages Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages from the FHIR Standard
Patient.identifier.use	required	IdentifierUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.identifier.type	extensible	Identifier Type Codes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type from the FHIR Standard
Patient.name.use	required	NameUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/name-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.gender	required	AdministrativeGender http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/administrative-gender|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.maritalStatus	extensible	Marital Status Codes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/marital-status from the FHIR Standard
Patient.contact.relationship	extensible	PatientContactRelationship http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/patient-contactrelationship from the FHIR Standard
Patient.contact.gender	required	AdministrativeGender http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/administrative-gender|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.communication.language	preferred	CommonLanguages Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages from the FHIR Standard
Patient.link.type	required	LinkType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/link-type|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Details	Requirements
dom-2	error	Patient	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources : contained.contained.empty()
dom-3	error	Patient	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource : contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4	error	Patient	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated : contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5	error	Patient	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label : contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6	best practice	Patient	A resource should have narrative for robust management : text.`div`.exists()
ele-1	error	**ALL** elements	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children : hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1	error	**ALL** extensions	Must have either extensions or value[x], not both : extension.exists() != value.exists()
pat-1	error	Patient.contact	SHALL at least contain a contact's details or a reference to an organization : name.exists() or telecom.exists() or address.exists() or organization.exists()

This structure is derived from Patient

Summary

Mandatory: 1 element
Must-Support: 6 elements

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