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Resource Profile: Practitioner Profile

Official URL: https://example.com/fhir/StructureDefinition/eclaims-practitioner Version: 0.1.0
Draft as of 2025-12-09 Computable Name: eClaimsPractitioner

This profile defines constraints on the Practitioner resource for use within the Kenya eClaims Implementation Guide. It identifies individual healthcare providers involved in patient care and claim-related activities, supporting professional attribution and accountability.

Usages:

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Formal Views of Profile Content

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

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Practitioner 0..* Practitioner A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related 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 1..1 Identifier An identifier for the person as this agent
.... use ?!SΣ 1..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.
..... coding Σ 0..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
...... system SΣ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
...... code SΣ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
...... display SΣ 1..1 string Representation defined by the system
..... text SΣ 1..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
.... value SΣ 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
... name SΣ 1..1 HumanName The name(s) associated with the practitioner
.... use ?!Σ 0..1 code usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden
Binding: NameUse (required): The use of a human name.
.... family SΣ 1..1 string Family name (often called 'Surname')
.... given SΣ 1..1 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..1 string Practitioner Salutation
This repeating element order: Prefixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
... telecom SΣ 0..1 ContactPoint A contact detail for the practitioner (that apply to all roles)
.... 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 1..1 code home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point
Binding: ContactPointUse (required): Use of contact point.
... address Σ 0..* Address Address(es) of the practitioner that are not role specific (typically home address)
.... use ?!SΣ 0..1 code home | work | temp | old | billing - purpose of this address
Binding: AddressUse (required): The use of an address.
Example General: home
.... text SΣ 0..1 string Text representation of the address
Example General: 137 Nowhere Street, Erewhon 9132
.... city SΣ 0..1 string Town
Example General: Erewhon
.... district SΣ 0..1 string Sub County
Example General: Madison
.... state SΣ 0..1 string County
.... country SΣ 0..1 string Country (e.g. can be ISO 3166 2 or 3 letter code)
... gender SΣ 1..1 code male | female | other | unknown
Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
... birthDate SΣ 1..1 date The date on which the practitioner was born
... qualification S 0..* BackboneElement Certification, licenses, or training pertaining to the provision of care
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... code S 1..1 CodeableConcept Qualification/Licence
Binding: v2 table 0360, Version 2.7 (example): Specific qualification the practitioner has to provide a service.
.... period 0..1 Period Period during which the qualification is valid
..... start SΣC 1..1 dateTime Starting time with inclusive boundary
..... end SΣC 0..1 dateTime End time with inclusive boundary, if not ongoing

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Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Practitioner.identifier.​use Base required IdentifierUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Practitioner.identifier.​type Base extensible IdentifierType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Practitioner.name.use Base required NameUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Practitioner.telecom.​system Base required ContactPointSystem 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Practitioner.telecom.​use Base required ContactPointUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Practitioner.address.​use Base required AddressUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Practitioner.gender Base required AdministrativeGender 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Practitioner.qualification.​code Base example v2 table 0360, Version 2.7 📦0360 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Practitioner If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Practitioner 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 Practitioner 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 Practitioner If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Practitioner 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()

This structure is derived from Practitioner

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Practitioner 0..* Practitioner A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services
... identifier S 1..1 Identifier An identifier for the person as this agent
.... use S 1..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
.... type
..... coding
...... system S 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
...... code S 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
...... display S 1..1 string Representation defined by the system
..... text S 1..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
.... value S 1..1 string The value that is unique
... active S 1..1 boolean Whether this practitioner's record is in active use
... name S 1..1 HumanName The name(s) associated with the practitioner
.... family S 1..1 string Family name (often called 'Surname')
.... given S 1..1 string Given names (not always 'first'). Includes middle names
.... prefix 0..1 string Practitioner Salutation
.... system S 1..1 code phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other
.... value S 1..1 string The actual contact point details
.... use S 1..1 code home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point
... address
.... use S 0..1 code home | work | temp | old | billing - purpose of this address
.... text S 0..1 string Text representation of the address
.... city S 0..1 string Town
.... district S 0..1 string Sub County
.... state S 0..1 string County
.... country S 0..1 string Country (e.g. can be ISO 3166 2 or 3 letter code)
... gender S 1..1 code male | female | other | unknown
... birthDate S 1..1 date The date on which the practitioner was born
... qualification S 0..* BackboneElement Certification, licenses, or training pertaining to the provision of care
.... code S 1..1 CodeableConcept Qualification/Licence
.... period
..... start S 1..1 dateTime Starting time with inclusive boundary
..... end S 0..1 dateTime End time with inclusive boundary, if not ongoing

doco Documentation for this format
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Practitioner 0..* Practitioner A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related 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
... text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier SΣ 1..1 Identifier An identifier for the person as this agent
.... 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 1..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.
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... coding Σ 0..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
...... 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 SΣ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
...... version Σ 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
...... code SΣ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
...... display SΣ 1..1 string Representation defined by the system
...... userSelected Σ 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
..... text SΣ 1..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
.... system Σ 0..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
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 1..1 boolean Whether this practitioner's record is in active use
... name SΣ 1..1 HumanName The name(s) associated with the practitioner
.... 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 | 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 SΣ 1..1 string Family name (often called 'Surname')
.... given SΣ 1..1 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..1 string Practitioner Salutation
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 SΣ 0..1 ContactPoint A contact detail for the practitioner (that apply to all roles)
.... 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 1..1 code home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point
Binding: ContactPointUse (required): Use of contact point.
.... 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
... address Σ 0..* Address Address(es) of the practitioner that are not role specific (typically home address)
.... 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 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 SΣ 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 SΣ 0..1 string Town
Example General: Erewhon
.... district SΣ 0..1 string Sub County
Example General: Madison
.... state SΣ 0..1 string County
.... postalCode Σ 0..1 string Postal code for area
Example General: 9132
.... country SΣ 0..1 string Country (e.g. can be ISO 3166 2 or 3 letter code)
.... period Σ 0..1 Period Time period when address was/is in use
Example General: {"start":"2010-03-23","end":"2010-07-01"}
... gender SΣ 1..1 code male | female | other | unknown
Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
... birthDate SΣ 1..1 date The date on which the practitioner was born
... photo 0..* Attachment Image of the person
... qualification S 0..* BackboneElement Certification, licenses, or training pertaining to the provision of care
.... 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
.... identifier 0..* Identifier An identifier for this qualification for the practitioner
.... code S 1..1 CodeableConcept Qualification/Licence
Binding: v2 table 0360, Version 2.7 (example): Specific qualification the practitioner has to provide a service.
.... period 0..1 Period Period during which the qualification is valid
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... start SΣC 1..1 dateTime Starting time with inclusive boundary
..... end SΣC 0..1 dateTime End time with inclusive boundary, if not ongoing
.... issuer 0..1 Reference(Organization) Organization that regulates and issues the qualification
... communication 0..* CodeableConcept A language the practitioner can use in patient communication
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding


doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Practitioner.language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Practitioner.identifier.​use Base required IdentifierUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Practitioner.identifier.​type Base extensible IdentifierType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Practitioner.name.use Base required NameUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Practitioner.telecom.​system Base required ContactPointSystem 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Practitioner.telecom.​use Base required ContactPointUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Practitioner.address.​use Base required AddressUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Practitioner.address.​type Base required AddressType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Practitioner.gender Base required AdministrativeGender 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Practitioner.qualification.​code Base example v2 table 0360, Version 2.7 📦0360 FHIR Std.
Practitioner.communication Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Practitioner If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Practitioner 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 Practitioner 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 Practitioner If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Practitioner 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()

This structure is derived from Practitioner

Summary

Mandatory: 9 elements(8 nested mandatory elements)
Must-Support: 27 elements

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Practitioner 0..* Practitioner A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related 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 1..1 Identifier An identifier for the person as this agent
.... use ?!SΣ 1..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.
..... coding Σ 0..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
...... system SΣ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
...... code SΣ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
...... display SΣ 1..1 string Representation defined by the system
..... text SΣ 1..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
.... value SΣ 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
... name SΣ 1..1 HumanName The name(s) associated with the practitioner
.... use ?!Σ 0..1 code usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden
Binding: NameUse (required): The use of a human name.
.... family SΣ 1..1 string Family name (often called 'Surname')
.... given SΣ 1..1 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..1 string Practitioner Salutation
This repeating element order: Prefixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
... telecom SΣ 0..1 ContactPoint A contact detail for the practitioner (that apply to all roles)
.... 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 1..1 code home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point
Binding: ContactPointUse (required): Use of contact point.
... address Σ 0..* Address Address(es) of the practitioner that are not role specific (typically home address)
.... use ?!SΣ 0..1 code home | work | temp | old | billing - purpose of this address
Binding: AddressUse (required): The use of an address.
Example General: home
.... text SΣ 0..1 string Text representation of the address
Example General: 137 Nowhere Street, Erewhon 9132
.... city SΣ 0..1 string Town
Example General: Erewhon
.... district SΣ 0..1 string Sub County
Example General: Madison
.... state SΣ 0..1 string County
.... country SΣ 0..1 string Country (e.g. can be ISO 3166 2 or 3 letter code)
... gender SΣ 1..1 code male | female | other | unknown
Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
... birthDate SΣ 1..1 date The date on which the practitioner was born
... qualification S 0..* BackboneElement Certification, licenses, or training pertaining to the provision of care
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... code S 1..1 CodeableConcept Qualification/Licence
Binding: v2 table 0360, Version 2.7 (example): Specific qualification the practitioner has to provide a service.
.... period 0..1 Period Period during which the qualification is valid
..... start SΣC 1..1 dateTime Starting time with inclusive boundary
..... end SΣC 0..1 dateTime End time with inclusive boundary, if not ongoing

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Practitioner.identifier.​use Base required IdentifierUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Practitioner.identifier.​type Base extensible IdentifierType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Practitioner.name.use Base required NameUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Practitioner.telecom.​system Base required ContactPointSystem 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Practitioner.telecom.​use Base required ContactPointUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Practitioner.address.​use Base required AddressUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Practitioner.gender Base required AdministrativeGender 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Practitioner.qualification.​code Base example v2 table 0360, Version 2.7 📦0360 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Practitioner If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Practitioner 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 Practitioner 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 Practitioner If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Practitioner 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()

Differential View

This structure is derived from Practitioner

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Practitioner 0..* Practitioner A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services
... identifier S 1..1 Identifier An identifier for the person as this agent
.... use S 1..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
.... type
..... coding
...... system S 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
...... code S 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
...... display S 1..1 string Representation defined by the system
..... text S 1..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
.... value S 1..1 string The value that is unique
... active S 1..1 boolean Whether this practitioner's record is in active use
... name S 1..1 HumanName The name(s) associated with the practitioner
.... family S 1..1 string Family name (often called 'Surname')
.... given S 1..1 string Given names (not always 'first'). Includes middle names
.... prefix 0..1 string Practitioner Salutation
.... system S 1..1 code phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other
.... value S 1..1 string The actual contact point details
.... use S 1..1 code home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point
... address
.... use S 0..1 code home | work | temp | old | billing - purpose of this address
.... text S 0..1 string Text representation of the address
.... city S 0..1 string Town
.... district S 0..1 string Sub County
.... state S 0..1 string County
.... country S 0..1 string Country (e.g. can be ISO 3166 2 or 3 letter code)
... gender S 1..1 code male | female | other | unknown
... birthDate S 1..1 date The date on which the practitioner was born
... qualification S 0..* BackboneElement Certification, licenses, or training pertaining to the provision of care
.... code S 1..1 CodeableConcept Qualification/Licence
.... period
..... start S 1..1 dateTime Starting time with inclusive boundary
..... end S 0..1 dateTime End time with inclusive boundary, if not ongoing

doco Documentation for this format

Snapshot View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Practitioner 0..* Practitioner A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related 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
... text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier SΣ 1..1 Identifier An identifier for the person as this agent
.... 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 1..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.
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... coding Σ 0..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
...... 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 SΣ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
...... version Σ 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
...... code SΣ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
...... display SΣ 1..1 string Representation defined by the system
...... userSelected Σ 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
..... text SΣ 1..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
.... system Σ 0..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
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 1..1 boolean Whether this practitioner's record is in active use
... name SΣ 1..1 HumanName The name(s) associated with the practitioner
.... 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 | 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 SΣ 1..1 string Family name (often called 'Surname')
.... given SΣ 1..1 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..1 string Practitioner Salutation
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 SΣ 0..1 ContactPoint A contact detail for the practitioner (that apply to all roles)
.... 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 1..1 code home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point
Binding: ContactPointUse (required): Use of contact point.
.... 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
... address Σ 0..* Address Address(es) of the practitioner that are not role specific (typically home address)
.... 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 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 SΣ 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 SΣ 0..1 string Town
Example General: Erewhon
.... district SΣ 0..1 string Sub County
Example General: Madison
.... state SΣ 0..1 string County
.... postalCode Σ 0..1 string Postal code for area
Example General: 9132
.... country SΣ 0..1 string Country (e.g. can be ISO 3166 2 or 3 letter code)
.... period Σ 0..1 Period Time period when address was/is in use
Example General: {"start":"2010-03-23","end":"2010-07-01"}
... gender SΣ 1..1 code male | female | other | unknown
Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
... birthDate SΣ 1..1 date The date on which the practitioner was born
... photo 0..* Attachment Image of the person
... qualification S 0..* BackboneElement Certification, licenses, or training pertaining to the provision of care
.... 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
.... identifier 0..* Identifier An identifier for this qualification for the practitioner
.... code S 1..1 CodeableConcept Qualification/Licence
Binding: v2 table 0360, Version 2.7 (example): Specific qualification the practitioner has to provide a service.
.... period 0..1 Period Period during which the qualification is valid
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... start SΣC 1..1 dateTime Starting time with inclusive boundary
..... end SΣC 0..1 dateTime End time with inclusive boundary, if not ongoing
.... issuer 0..1 Reference(Organization) Organization that regulates and issues the qualification
... communication 0..* CodeableConcept A language the practitioner can use in patient communication
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding


doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Practitioner.language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Practitioner.identifier.​use Base required IdentifierUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Practitioner.identifier.​type Base extensible IdentifierType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Practitioner.name.use Base required NameUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Practitioner.telecom.​system Base required ContactPointSystem 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Practitioner.telecom.​use Base required ContactPointUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Practitioner.address.​use Base required AddressUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Practitioner.address.​type Base required AddressType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Practitioner.gender Base required AdministrativeGender 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Practitioner.qualification.​code Base example v2 table 0360, Version 2.7 📦0360 FHIR Std.
Practitioner.communication Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Practitioner If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Practitioner 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 Practitioner 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 Practitioner If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Practitioner 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()

This structure is derived from Practitioner

Summary

Mandatory: 9 elements(8 nested mandatory elements)
Must-Support: 27 elements

 

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