haau3 FHIR Implementation Guide (HFIG)
1.0.0 - ci-build United States of America flag

haau3 FHIR Implementation Guide (HFIG) - Local Development build (v1.0.0) built by the FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) Build Tools. See the Directory of published versions

Resource Profile: haau3 Patient

Official URL: https://haau3.com/fhir/StructureDefinition/haau3-patient Version: 1.0.0
Draft as of 2026-10-14 Computable Name: Haau3Patient

A care recipient.

Usages:

You can also check for usages in the FHIR IG Statistics

Formal Views of Profile Content

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

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Patient 0..* USCorePatientProfile(6.1.0) Information about an individual or animal receiving health care services
Patient.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
Patient.Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:race 0..1 (Complex) (USCDI) US Core Race Extension
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/StructureDefinition/us-core-race
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:ethnicity 0..1 (Complex) (USCDI) US Core ethnicity Extension
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/StructureDefinition/us-core-ethnicity
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:tribalAffiliation 0..* (Complex) (USCDI) Tribal Affiliation Extension
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/StructureDefinition/us-core-tribal-affiliation
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:birthsex 0..1 code Birth Sex Extension
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/StructureDefinition/us-core-birthsex
Binding: Birth Sex (required): Code for sex assigned at birth
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:sex 0..1 code (USCDI) Sex Extension
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/StructureDefinition/us-core-sex
Binding: Sex (required): Concepts limited to Male, Female, Patient Sex Unknown, asked-declined.
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:genderIdentity 0..* CodeableConcept (USCDI) The individual's gender identity
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/StructureDefinition/us-core-genderIdentity
Binding: Gender Identity (extensible)
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:selfReportedCommunication This element must be supported. 0..* (Complex) Self-reported Communication
URL: https://haau3.com/fhir/StructureDefinition/self-reported-communication
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:sharedMedications 0..1 code Shared Medications
URL: https://haau3.com/fhir/StructureDefinition/shared-medications
Binding: Shared Medications Mode (required)
Patient.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
Patient.Slices for identifier This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..* Identifier (USCDI) An identifier for this patient
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:All Slices Content/Rules for all slices
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:All Slices.use This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:All Slices.system This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 uri (USCDI) The namespace for the identifier value
Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:All Slices.value This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string (USCDI) The value that is unique within the system.
Example General: 123456
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:haau3 This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Identifier (USCDI) An identifier for this patient
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:haau3.use This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:haau3.system This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 uri (USCDI) The namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: https://haau3.com/fhir/NamingSystem/haau3-patient-id
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:haau3.value This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string (USCDI) The value that is unique within the system.
Example General: 123456
Patient.active This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 boolean Whether this patient's record is in active use
Patient.name This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. C 1..* HumanName (USCDI) A name associated with the patient
Constraints: us-core-6
Patient.name.use This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code (USCDI) usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden
Binding: NameUse (required): The use of a human name.
Patient.name.family This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. C 0..1 string (USCDI) Family name (often called 'Surname')
Patient.name.given This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. C 0..* string (USCDI) Given names (not always 'first'). Includes middle names
This repeating element order: Given Names appear in the correct order for presenting the name
Patient.telecom This element is included in summaries. 0..* ContactPoint (USCDI) A contact detail for the individual
Patient.telecom.system This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. C 1..1 code (USCDI) phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other
Binding: ContactPointSystem (required): Telecommunications form for contact point.
Patient.telecom.value This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string (USCDI) The actual contact point details
Patient.telecom.use This element is a modifier element. This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code (USCDI) home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point
Binding: ContactPointUse (required)
Patient.gender This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code (USCDI) male | female | other | unknown
Binding: AdministrativeGender (required)
Patient.birthDate This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 date (USCDI) The date of birth for the individual
Patient.deceased[x] This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 (USCDI) Indicates if the individual is deceased or not
Patient.deceased[x].deceasedBoolean boolean
Patient.deceased[x].deceasedDateTime dateTime
Patient.address This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Address (USCDI) An address for the individual
Patient.address.use This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code (USCDI) home | work | temp | old | billing - purpose of this address
Binding: AddressUse (required): The use of an address.
Example General: home
Patient.address.line This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..* string (USCDI) 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
Patient.address.city This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string (USCDI) Name of city, town etc.
Example General: Erewhon
Patient.address.state This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string (USCDI) Sub-unit of country (abbreviations ok)
Binding: USPS Two Letter Alphabetic Codes (extensible): Two Letter USPS alphabetic codes.
Patient.address.postalCode This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string (USCDI) US Zip Codes
Example General: 9132
Patient.communication This element must be supported. 0..* BackboneElement (USCDI) A language which may be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health
Patient.communication.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Patient.communication.language This element must be supported. 1..1 CodeableConcept (USCDI) 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)
Patient.communication.preferred This element must be supported. 0..1 boolean Language preference indicator
Patient.link This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* BackboneElement Link to another patient resource that concerns the same actual person
Patient.link.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Patient.link.other This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(Patient | RelatedPerson) The other patient or related person resource that the link refers to
Patient.link.type This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code replaced-by | replaces | refer | seealso
Binding: LinkType (required): The type of link between this patient resource and another patient resource.

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Patient.identifier.use Base required IdentifierUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Patient.identifier:haau3.​use Base required IdentifierUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Patient.name.use Base required NameUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Patient.telecom.system Base required ContactPointSystem 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Patient.telecom.use Base required ContactPointUse 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Patient.gender Base required AdministrativeGender 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Patient.address.use Base required AddressUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Patient.address.state Base extensible USPS Two Letter Alphabetic Codes 📦6.1.0 US Core v6.1
Patient.communication.​language Base extensible Language codes with language and optionally a region modifier 📦6.1.0 US Core v6.1
Patient.link.type Base required LinkType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
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()
us-core-6 error Patient.name At least name.given and/or name.family are present or, if neither is available, the Data Absent Reason Extension is present. (family.exists() or given.exists()) xor extension.where(url='http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/data-absent-reason').exists()

This structure is derived from USCorePatientProfile

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Patient 0..* USCorePatientProfile(6.1.0) Information about an individual or animal receiving health care services
Patient.Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:selfReportedCommunication This element must be supported. 0..* (Complex) Self-reported Communication
URL: https://haau3.com/fhir/StructureDefinition/self-reported-communication
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:sharedMedications 0..1 code Shared Medications
URL: https://haau3.com/fhir/StructureDefinition/shared-medications
Binding: Shared Medications Mode (required)
Patient.Slices for identifier 1..* Identifier (USCDI) An identifier for this patient
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system
Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:haau3 This element must be supported. 1..1 Identifier (USCDI) An identifier for this patient
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:haau3.type
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:haau3.type.text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
Required Pattern: haau3 Patient Identifier
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:haau3.system 1..1 uri (USCDI) The namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: https://haau3.com/fhir/NamingSystem/haau3-patient-id
Patient.communication This element must be supported. 0..* BackboneElement (USCDI) A language which may be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health
Patient.communication.preferred This element must be supported. 0..1 boolean Language preference indicator

doco Documentation for this format
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Patient 0..* USCorePatientProfile(6.1.0) Information about an individual or animal receiving health care services
Patient.id This element is included in summaries. 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
Patient.meta This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
Patient.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
Patient.language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
Patient.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
Patient.contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
Patient.Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:race 0..1 (Complex) (USCDI) US Core Race Extension
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/StructureDefinition/us-core-race
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:ethnicity 0..1 (Complex) (USCDI) US Core ethnicity Extension
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/StructureDefinition/us-core-ethnicity
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:tribalAffiliation 0..* (Complex) (USCDI) Tribal Affiliation Extension
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/StructureDefinition/us-core-tribal-affiliation
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:birthsex 0..1 code Birth Sex Extension
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/StructureDefinition/us-core-birthsex
Binding: Birth Sex (required): Code for sex assigned at birth
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:sex 0..1 code (USCDI) Sex Extension
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/StructureDefinition/us-core-sex
Binding: Sex (required): Concepts limited to Male, Female, Patient Sex Unknown, asked-declined.
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:genderIdentity 0..* CodeableConcept (USCDI) The individual's gender identity
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/StructureDefinition/us-core-genderIdentity
Binding: Gender Identity (extensible)
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:selfReportedCommunication This element must be supported. 0..* (Complex) Self-reported Communication
URL: https://haau3.com/fhir/StructureDefinition/self-reported-communication
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:sharedMedications 0..1 code Shared Medications
URL: https://haau3.com/fhir/StructureDefinition/shared-medications
Binding: Shared Medications Mode (required)
Patient.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
Patient.Slices for identifier This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..* Identifier (USCDI) An identifier for this patient
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:All Slices Content/Rules for all slices
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:All Slices.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:All Slices.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:All Slices.use This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:All Slices.type This element is included in summaries. 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.
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:All Slices.system This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 uri (USCDI) The namespace for the identifier value
Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:All Slices.value This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string (USCDI) The value that is unique within the system.
Example General: 123456
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:All Slices.period This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Period Time period when id is/was valid for use
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:All Slices.assigner This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Organization) Organization that issued id (may be just text)
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:haau3 This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Identifier (USCDI) An identifier for this patient
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:haau3.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:haau3.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:haau3.use This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:haau3.type This element is included in summaries. 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.
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:haau3.type.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:haau3.type.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:haau3.type.coding This element is included in summaries. 0..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:haau3.type.text This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
Required Pattern: haau3 Patient Identifier
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:haau3.system This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 uri (USCDI) The namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: https://haau3.com/fhir/NamingSystem/haau3-patient-id
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:haau3.value This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string (USCDI) The value that is unique within the system.
Example General: 123456
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:haau3.period This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Period Time period when id is/was valid for use
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:haau3.assigner This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Organization) Organization that issued id (may be just text)
Patient.active This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 boolean Whether this patient's record is in active use
Patient.name This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. C 1..* HumanName (USCDI) A name associated with the patient
Constraints: us-core-6
Patient.name.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Patient.name.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Patient.name.use This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code (USCDI) usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden
Binding: NameUse (required): The use of a human name.
Patient.name.text This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Text representation of the full name
Patient.name.family This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. C 0..1 string (USCDI) Family name (often called 'Surname')
Patient.name.given This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. C 0..* string (USCDI) Given names (not always 'first'). Includes middle names
This repeating element order: Given Names appear in the correct order for presenting the name
Patient.name.prefix This element is included in summaries. 0..* string Parts that come before the name
This repeating element order: Prefixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
Patient.name.suffix This element is included in summaries. 0..* string (USCDI) Parts that come after the name
This repeating element order: Suffixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
Patient.name.period This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Period (USCDI) Time period when name was/is in use
Patient.telecom This element is included in summaries. 0..* ContactPoint (USCDI) A contact detail for the individual
Patient.telecom.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Patient.telecom.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Patient.telecom.system This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. C 1..1 code (USCDI) phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other
Binding: ContactPointSystem (required): Telecommunications form for contact point.
Patient.telecom.value This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string (USCDI) The actual contact point details
Patient.telecom.use This element is a modifier element. This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code (USCDI) home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point
Binding: ContactPointUse (required)
Patient.telecom.rank This element is included in summaries. 0..1 positiveInt Specify preferred order of use (1 = highest)
Patient.telecom.period This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Period Time period when the contact point was/is in use
Patient.gender This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code (USCDI) male | female | other | unknown
Binding: AdministrativeGender (required)
Patient.birthDate This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 date (USCDI) The date of birth for the individual
Patient.deceased[x] This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 (USCDI) Indicates if the individual is deceased or not
Patient.deceased[x].deceasedBoolean boolean
Patient.deceased[x].deceasedDateTime dateTime
Patient.address This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Address (USCDI) An address for the individual
Patient.address.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Patient.address.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Patient.address.use This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code (USCDI) home | work | temp | old | billing - purpose of this address
Binding: AddressUse (required): The use of an address.
Example General: home
Patient.address.type This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code postal | physical | both
Binding: AddressType (required): The type of an address (physical / postal).
Example General: both
Patient.address.text This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Text representation of the address
Example General: 137 Nowhere Street, Erewhon 9132
Patient.address.line This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..* string (USCDI) 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
Patient.address.city This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string (USCDI) Name of city, town etc.
Example General: Erewhon
Patient.address.district This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string District name (aka county)
Example General: Madison
Patient.address.state This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string (USCDI) Sub-unit of country (abbreviations ok)
Binding: USPS Two Letter Alphabetic Codes (extensible): Two Letter USPS alphabetic codes.
Patient.address.postalCode This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string (USCDI) US Zip Codes
Example General: 9132
Patient.address.country This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Country (e.g. can be ISO 3166 2 or 3 letter code)
Patient.address.period This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Period (USCDI) Time period when address was/is in use
Example General: {"start":"2010-03-23","end":"2010-07-01"}
Patient.maritalStatus 0..1 CodeableConcept Marital (civil) status of a patient
Binding: Marital Status Codes (extensible): The domestic partnership status of a person.
Patient.multipleBirth[x] 0..1 Whether patient is part of a multiple birth
Patient.multipleBirth[x].multipleBirthBoolean boolean
Patient.multipleBirth[x].multipleBirthInteger integer
Patient.photo 0..* Attachment Image of the patient
Patient.contact C 0..* BackboneElement A contact party (e.g. guardian, partner, friend) for the patient
Constraints: pat-1
Patient.contact.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Patient.contact.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Patient.contact.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Patient.contact.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.
Patient.contact.name 0..1 HumanName A name associated with the contact person
Patient.contact.telecom 0..* ContactPoint A contact detail for the person
Patient.contact.address 0..1 Address Address for the contact person
Patient.contact.gender 0..1 code male | female | other | unknown
Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
Patient.contact.organization C 0..1 Reference(Organization) Organization that is associated with the contact
Patient.contact.period 0..1 Period The period during which this contact person or organization is valid to be contacted relating to this patient
Patient.communication This element must be supported. 0..* BackboneElement (USCDI) A language which may be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health
Patient.communication.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Patient.communication.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Patient.communication.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Patient.communication.language This element must be supported. 1..1 CodeableConcept (USCDI) 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)
Patient.communication.preferred This element must be supported. 0..1 boolean Language preference indicator
Patient.generalPractitioner 0..* Reference(Organization | Practitioner | PractitionerRole) Patient's nominated primary care provider
Patient.managingOrganization This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Organization) Organization that is the custodian of the patient record
Patient.link This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* BackboneElement Link to another patient resource that concerns the same actual person
Patient.link.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Patient.link.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Patient.link.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Patient.link.other This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(Patient | RelatedPerson) The other patient or related person resource that the link refers to
Patient.link.type This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code replaced-by | replaces | refer | seealso
Binding: LinkType (required): The type of link between this patient resource and another patient resource.

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Patient.language Base preferred Common Languages 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Patient.identifier.use Base required IdentifierUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Patient.identifier.type Base extensible IdentifierType 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Patient.identifier:haau3.​use Base required IdentifierUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Patient.identifier:haau3.​type Base extensible IdentifierType 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Patient.name.use Base required NameUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Patient.telecom.system Base required ContactPointSystem 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Patient.telecom.use Base required ContactPointUse 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Patient.gender Base required AdministrativeGender 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Patient.address.use Base required AddressUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Patient.address.type Base required AddressType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Patient.address.state Base extensible USPS Two Letter Alphabetic Codes 📦6.1.0 US Core v6.1
Patient.maritalStatus Base extensible MaritalStatus 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Patient.contact.relationship Base extensible Patient Contact Relationship 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Patient.contact.gender Base required AdministrativeGender 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Patient.communication.​language Base extensible Language codes with language and optionally a region modifier 📦6.1.0 US Core v6.1
Patient.link.type Base required LinkType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
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()
us-core-6 error Patient.name At least name.given and/or name.family are present or, if neither is available, the Data Absent Reason Extension is present. (family.exists() or given.exists()) xor extension.where(url='http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/data-absent-reason').exists()

This structure is derived from USCorePatientProfile

Summary

Mandatory: 1 element
Must-Support: 4 elements
Fixed: 1 element

Extensions

This structure refers to these extensions:

Slices

This structure defines the following Slices:

  • The element 1 is sliced based on the value of Patient.identifier

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Patient 0..* USCorePatientProfile(6.1.0) Information about an individual or animal receiving health care services
Patient.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
Patient.Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:race 0..1 (Complex) (USCDI) US Core Race Extension
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/StructureDefinition/us-core-race
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:ethnicity 0..1 (Complex) (USCDI) US Core ethnicity Extension
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/StructureDefinition/us-core-ethnicity
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:tribalAffiliation 0..* (Complex) (USCDI) Tribal Affiliation Extension
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/StructureDefinition/us-core-tribal-affiliation
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:birthsex 0..1 code Birth Sex Extension
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/StructureDefinition/us-core-birthsex
Binding: Birth Sex (required): Code for sex assigned at birth
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:sex 0..1 code (USCDI) Sex Extension
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/StructureDefinition/us-core-sex
Binding: Sex (required): Concepts limited to Male, Female, Patient Sex Unknown, asked-declined.
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:genderIdentity 0..* CodeableConcept (USCDI) The individual's gender identity
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/StructureDefinition/us-core-genderIdentity
Binding: Gender Identity (extensible)
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:selfReportedCommunication This element must be supported. 0..* (Complex) Self-reported Communication
URL: https://haau3.com/fhir/StructureDefinition/self-reported-communication
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:sharedMedications 0..1 code Shared Medications
URL: https://haau3.com/fhir/StructureDefinition/shared-medications
Binding: Shared Medications Mode (required)
Patient.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
Patient.Slices for identifier This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..* Identifier (USCDI) An identifier for this patient
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:All Slices Content/Rules for all slices
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:All Slices.use This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:All Slices.system This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 uri (USCDI) The namespace for the identifier value
Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:All Slices.value This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string (USCDI) The value that is unique within the system.
Example General: 123456
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:haau3 This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Identifier (USCDI) An identifier for this patient
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:haau3.use This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:haau3.system This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 uri (USCDI) The namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: https://haau3.com/fhir/NamingSystem/haau3-patient-id
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:haau3.value This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string (USCDI) The value that is unique within the system.
Example General: 123456
Patient.active This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 boolean Whether this patient's record is in active use
Patient.name This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. C 1..* HumanName (USCDI) A name associated with the patient
Constraints: us-core-6
Patient.name.use This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code (USCDI) usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden
Binding: NameUse (required): The use of a human name.
Patient.name.family This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. C 0..1 string (USCDI) Family name (often called 'Surname')
Patient.name.given This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. C 0..* string (USCDI) Given names (not always 'first'). Includes middle names
This repeating element order: Given Names appear in the correct order for presenting the name
Patient.telecom This element is included in summaries. 0..* ContactPoint (USCDI) A contact detail for the individual
Patient.telecom.system This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. C 1..1 code (USCDI) phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other
Binding: ContactPointSystem (required): Telecommunications form for contact point.
Patient.telecom.value This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string (USCDI) The actual contact point details
Patient.telecom.use This element is a modifier element. This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code (USCDI) home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point
Binding: ContactPointUse (required)
Patient.gender This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code (USCDI) male | female | other | unknown
Binding: AdministrativeGender (required)
Patient.birthDate This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 date (USCDI) The date of birth for the individual
Patient.deceased[x] This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 (USCDI) Indicates if the individual is deceased or not
Patient.deceased[x].deceasedBoolean boolean
Patient.deceased[x].deceasedDateTime dateTime
Patient.address This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Address (USCDI) An address for the individual
Patient.address.use This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code (USCDI) home | work | temp | old | billing - purpose of this address
Binding: AddressUse (required): The use of an address.
Example General: home
Patient.address.line This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..* string (USCDI) 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
Patient.address.city This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string (USCDI) Name of city, town etc.
Example General: Erewhon
Patient.address.state This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string (USCDI) Sub-unit of country (abbreviations ok)
Binding: USPS Two Letter Alphabetic Codes (extensible): Two Letter USPS alphabetic codes.
Patient.address.postalCode This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string (USCDI) US Zip Codes
Example General: 9132
Patient.communication This element must be supported. 0..* BackboneElement (USCDI) A language which may be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health
Patient.communication.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Patient.communication.language This element must be supported. 1..1 CodeableConcept (USCDI) 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)
Patient.communication.preferred This element must be supported. 0..1 boolean Language preference indicator
Patient.link This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* BackboneElement Link to another patient resource that concerns the same actual person
Patient.link.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Patient.link.other This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(Patient | RelatedPerson) The other patient or related person resource that the link refers to
Patient.link.type This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code replaced-by | replaces | refer | seealso
Binding: LinkType (required): The type of link between this patient resource and another patient resource.

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Patient.identifier.use Base required IdentifierUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Patient.identifier:haau3.​use Base required IdentifierUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Patient.name.use Base required NameUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Patient.telecom.system Base required ContactPointSystem 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Patient.telecom.use Base required ContactPointUse 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Patient.gender Base required AdministrativeGender 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Patient.address.use Base required AddressUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Patient.address.state Base extensible USPS Two Letter Alphabetic Codes 📦6.1.0 US Core v6.1
Patient.communication.​language Base extensible Language codes with language and optionally a region modifier 📦6.1.0 US Core v6.1
Patient.link.type Base required LinkType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
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()
us-core-6 error Patient.name At least name.given and/or name.family are present or, if neither is available, the Data Absent Reason Extension is present. (family.exists() or given.exists()) xor extension.where(url='http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/data-absent-reason').exists()

Differential View

This structure is derived from USCorePatientProfile

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Patient 0..* USCorePatientProfile(6.1.0) Information about an individual or animal receiving health care services
Patient.Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:selfReportedCommunication This element must be supported. 0..* (Complex) Self-reported Communication
URL: https://haau3.com/fhir/StructureDefinition/self-reported-communication
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:sharedMedications 0..1 code Shared Medications
URL: https://haau3.com/fhir/StructureDefinition/shared-medications
Binding: Shared Medications Mode (required)
Patient.Slices for identifier 1..* Identifier (USCDI) An identifier for this patient
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system
Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:haau3 This element must be supported. 1..1 Identifier (USCDI) An identifier for this patient
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:haau3.type
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:haau3.type.text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
Required Pattern: haau3 Patient Identifier
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:haau3.system 1..1 uri (USCDI) The namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: https://haau3.com/fhir/NamingSystem/haau3-patient-id
Patient.communication This element must be supported. 0..* BackboneElement (USCDI) A language which may be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health
Patient.communication.preferred This element must be supported. 0..1 boolean Language preference indicator

doco Documentation for this format

Snapshot View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Patient 0..* USCorePatientProfile(6.1.0) Information about an individual or animal receiving health care services
Patient.id This element is included in summaries. 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
Patient.meta This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
Patient.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
Patient.language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
Patient.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
Patient.contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
Patient.Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:race 0..1 (Complex) (USCDI) US Core Race Extension
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/StructureDefinition/us-core-race
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:ethnicity 0..1 (Complex) (USCDI) US Core ethnicity Extension
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/StructureDefinition/us-core-ethnicity
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:tribalAffiliation 0..* (Complex) (USCDI) Tribal Affiliation Extension
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/StructureDefinition/us-core-tribal-affiliation
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:birthsex 0..1 code Birth Sex Extension
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/StructureDefinition/us-core-birthsex
Binding: Birth Sex (required): Code for sex assigned at birth
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:sex 0..1 code (USCDI) Sex Extension
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/StructureDefinition/us-core-sex
Binding: Sex (required): Concepts limited to Male, Female, Patient Sex Unknown, asked-declined.
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:genderIdentity 0..* CodeableConcept (USCDI) The individual's gender identity
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/StructureDefinition/us-core-genderIdentity
Binding: Gender Identity (extensible)
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:selfReportedCommunication This element must be supported. 0..* (Complex) Self-reported Communication
URL: https://haau3.com/fhir/StructureDefinition/self-reported-communication
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:sharedMedications 0..1 code Shared Medications
URL: https://haau3.com/fhir/StructureDefinition/shared-medications
Binding: Shared Medications Mode (required)
Patient.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
Patient.Slices for identifier This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..* Identifier (USCDI) An identifier for this patient
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:All Slices Content/Rules for all slices
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:All Slices.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:All Slices.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:All Slices.use This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:All Slices.type This element is included in summaries. 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.
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:All Slices.system This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 uri (USCDI) The namespace for the identifier value
Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:All Slices.value This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string (USCDI) The value that is unique within the system.
Example General: 123456
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:All Slices.period This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Period Time period when id is/was valid for use
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:All Slices.assigner This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Organization) Organization that issued id (may be just text)
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:haau3 This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Identifier (USCDI) An identifier for this patient
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:haau3.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:haau3.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:haau3.use This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:haau3.type This element is included in summaries. 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.
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:haau3.type.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:haau3.type.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:haau3.type.coding This element is included in summaries. 0..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:haau3.type.text This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
Required Pattern: haau3 Patient Identifier
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:haau3.system This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 uri (USCDI) The namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: https://haau3.com/fhir/NamingSystem/haau3-patient-id
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:haau3.value This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string (USCDI) The value that is unique within the system.
Example General: 123456
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:haau3.period This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Period Time period when id is/was valid for use
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:haau3.assigner This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Organization) Organization that issued id (may be just text)
Patient.active This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 boolean Whether this patient's record is in active use
Patient.name This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. C 1..* HumanName (USCDI) A name associated with the patient
Constraints: us-core-6
Patient.name.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Patient.name.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Patient.name.use This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code (USCDI) usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden
Binding: NameUse (required): The use of a human name.
Patient.name.text This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Text representation of the full name
Patient.name.family This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. C 0..1 string (USCDI) Family name (often called 'Surname')
Patient.name.given This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. C 0..* string (USCDI) Given names (not always 'first'). Includes middle names
This repeating element order: Given Names appear in the correct order for presenting the name
Patient.name.prefix This element is included in summaries. 0..* string Parts that come before the name
This repeating element order: Prefixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
Patient.name.suffix This element is included in summaries. 0..* string (USCDI) Parts that come after the name
This repeating element order: Suffixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
Patient.name.period This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Period (USCDI) Time period when name was/is in use
Patient.telecom This element is included in summaries. 0..* ContactPoint (USCDI) A contact detail for the individual
Patient.telecom.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Patient.telecom.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Patient.telecom.system This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. C 1..1 code (USCDI) phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other
Binding: ContactPointSystem (required): Telecommunications form for contact point.
Patient.telecom.value This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string (USCDI) The actual contact point details
Patient.telecom.use This element is a modifier element. This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code (USCDI) home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point
Binding: ContactPointUse (required)
Patient.telecom.rank This element is included in summaries. 0..1 positiveInt Specify preferred order of use (1 = highest)
Patient.telecom.period This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Period Time period when the contact point was/is in use
Patient.gender This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code (USCDI) male | female | other | unknown
Binding: AdministrativeGender (required)
Patient.birthDate This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 date (USCDI) The date of birth for the individual
Patient.deceased[x] This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 (USCDI) Indicates if the individual is deceased or not
Patient.deceased[x].deceasedBoolean boolean
Patient.deceased[x].deceasedDateTime dateTime
Patient.address This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Address (USCDI) An address for the individual
Patient.address.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Patient.address.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Patient.address.use This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code (USCDI) home | work | temp | old | billing - purpose of this address
Binding: AddressUse (required): The use of an address.
Example General: home
Patient.address.type This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code postal | physical | both
Binding: AddressType (required): The type of an address (physical / postal).
Example General: both
Patient.address.text This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Text representation of the address
Example General: 137 Nowhere Street, Erewhon 9132
Patient.address.line This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..* string (USCDI) 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
Patient.address.city This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string (USCDI) Name of city, town etc.
Example General: Erewhon
Patient.address.district This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string District name (aka county)
Example General: Madison
Patient.address.state This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string (USCDI) Sub-unit of country (abbreviations ok)
Binding: USPS Two Letter Alphabetic Codes (extensible): Two Letter USPS alphabetic codes.
Patient.address.postalCode This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string (USCDI) US Zip Codes
Example General: 9132
Patient.address.country This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Country (e.g. can be ISO 3166 2 or 3 letter code)
Patient.address.period This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Period (USCDI) Time period when address was/is in use
Example General: {"start":"2010-03-23","end":"2010-07-01"}
Patient.maritalStatus 0..1 CodeableConcept Marital (civil) status of a patient
Binding: Marital Status Codes (extensible): The domestic partnership status of a person.
Patient.multipleBirth[x] 0..1 Whether patient is part of a multiple birth
Patient.multipleBirth[x].multipleBirthBoolean boolean
Patient.multipleBirth[x].multipleBirthInteger integer
Patient.photo 0..* Attachment Image of the patient
Patient.contact C 0..* BackboneElement A contact party (e.g. guardian, partner, friend) for the patient
Constraints: pat-1
Patient.contact.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Patient.contact.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Patient.contact.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Patient.contact.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.
Patient.contact.name 0..1 HumanName A name associated with the contact person
Patient.contact.telecom 0..* ContactPoint A contact detail for the person
Patient.contact.address 0..1 Address Address for the contact person
Patient.contact.gender 0..1 code male | female | other | unknown
Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
Patient.contact.organization C 0..1 Reference(Organization) Organization that is associated with the contact
Patient.contact.period 0..1 Period The period during which this contact person or organization is valid to be contacted relating to this patient
Patient.communication This element must be supported. 0..* BackboneElement (USCDI) A language which may be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health
Patient.communication.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Patient.communication.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Patient.communication.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Patient.communication.language This element must be supported. 1..1 CodeableConcept (USCDI) 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)
Patient.communication.preferred This element must be supported. 0..1 boolean Language preference indicator
Patient.generalPractitioner 0..* Reference(Organization | Practitioner | PractitionerRole) Patient's nominated primary care provider
Patient.managingOrganization This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Organization) Organization that is the custodian of the patient record
Patient.link This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* BackboneElement Link to another patient resource that concerns the same actual person
Patient.link.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Patient.link.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Patient.link.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Patient.link.other This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(Patient | RelatedPerson) The other patient or related person resource that the link refers to
Patient.link.type This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code replaced-by | replaces | refer | seealso
Binding: LinkType (required): The type of link between this patient resource and another patient resource.

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Patient.language Base preferred Common Languages 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Patient.identifier.use Base required IdentifierUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Patient.identifier.type Base extensible IdentifierType 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Patient.identifier:haau3.​use Base required IdentifierUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Patient.identifier:haau3.​type Base extensible IdentifierType 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Patient.name.use Base required NameUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Patient.telecom.system Base required ContactPointSystem 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Patient.telecom.use Base required ContactPointUse 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Patient.gender Base required AdministrativeGender 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Patient.address.use Base required AddressUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Patient.address.type Base required AddressType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Patient.address.state Base extensible USPS Two Letter Alphabetic Codes 📦6.1.0 US Core v6.1
Patient.maritalStatus Base extensible MaritalStatus 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Patient.contact.relationship Base extensible Patient Contact Relationship 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Patient.contact.gender Base required AdministrativeGender 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Patient.communication.​language Base extensible Language codes with language and optionally a region modifier 📦6.1.0 US Core v6.1
Patient.link.type Base required LinkType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
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()
us-core-6 error Patient.name At least name.given and/or name.family are present or, if neither is available, the Data Absent Reason Extension is present. (family.exists() or given.exists()) xor extension.where(url='http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/data-absent-reason').exists()

This structure is derived from USCorePatientProfile

Summary

Mandatory: 1 element
Must-Support: 4 elements
Fixed: 1 element

Extensions

This structure refers to these extensions:

Slices

This structure defines the following Slices:

  • The element 1 is sliced based on the value of Patient.identifier

 

Other representations of profile: CSV, Excel, Schematron