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Resource Profile: PcaPublicationApprover - Detailed Descriptions

Active as of 2024-03-19

Definitions for the pca-publication-approver resource profile.

Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be found here

0. Practitioner
ShortA person who approves the publication of a service offering
2. Practitioner.id
Must Supporttrue
4. Practitioner.meta
Must Supporttrue
6. Practitioner.meta.lastUpdated
Must Supporttrue
8. Practitioner.name
Control1..1
10. Practitioner.name.text
Definition

The first and last name of the publication approver.

ShortFirst and last name of the publication approver
Control1..1
Must Supporttrue
12. Practitioner.telecom
Control2..2
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Practitioner.telecom. The slices are unordered and Closed, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ system
  • 14. Practitioner.telecom:telecomEmail
    Slice NametelecomEmail
    Definition

    An email address for the publication approver.

    ShortAn email contact detail for the publication approver
    Control1..1
    Must Supporttrue
    16. Practitioner.telecom:telecomEmail.system
    Control1..?
    Fixed Valueemail
    18. Practitioner.telecom:telecomEmail.value
    Control1..?
    20. Practitioner.telecom:telecomEmail.use
    Fixed Valuework
    22. Practitioner.telecom:telecomPhone
    Slice NametelecomPhone
    Definition

    A phone number for the publication approver.

    ShortA phone contact detail for the publication approver
    Control1..1
    Must Supporttrue
    24. Practitioner.telecom:telecomPhone.system
    Control1..?
    Fixed Valuephone
    26. Practitioner.telecom:telecomPhone.value
    Control1..?
    28. Practitioner.telecom:telecomPhone.use
    Fixed Valuework

    Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be found here

    0. Practitioner
    Definition

    A person who is directly or indirectly involved in the provisioning of healthcare.

    ShortA person who approves the publication of a service offeringA person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services
    Control0..*
    Is Modifierfalse
    Summaryfalse
    Invariantsdom-2: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources (contained.contained.empty())
    dom-3: 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: 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: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label (contained.meta.security.empty())
    dom-6: A resource should have narrative for robust management (text.`div`.exists())
    2. Practitioner.id
    Definition

    The logical id of the resource, as used in the URL for the resource. Once assigned, this value never changes.

    ShortLogical id of this artifact
    Comments

    The only time that a resource does not have an id is when it is being submitted to the server using a create operation.

    Control0..1
    Typeidstring
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supporttrue
    Summarytrue
    4. Practitioner.meta
    Definition

    The metadata about the resource. This is content that is maintained by the infrastructure. Changes to the content might not always be associated with version changes to the resource.

    ShortMetadata about the resource
    Control0..1
    TypeMeta
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supporttrue
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    6. Practitioner.meta.lastUpdated
    Definition

    When the resource last changed - e.g. when the version changed.

    ShortWhen the resource version last changed
    Comments

    This value is always populated except when the resource is first being created. The server / resource manager sets this value; what a client provides is irrelevant. This is equivalent to the HTTP Last-Modified and SHOULD have the same value on a read interaction.

    Control0..1
    Typeinstant
    Is Modifierfalse
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Must Supporttrue
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    8. Practitioner.implicitRules
    Definition

    A reference to a set of rules that were followed when the resource was constructed, and which must be understood when processing the content. Often, this is a reference to an implementation guide that defines the special rules along with other profiles etc.

    ShortA set of rules under which this content was created
    Comments

    Asserting this rule set restricts the content to be only understood by a limited set of trading partners. This inherently limits the usefulness of the data in the long term. However, the existing health eco-system is highly fractured, and not yet ready to define, collect, and exchange data in a generally computable sense. Wherever possible, implementers and/or specification writers should avoid using this element. Often, when used, the URL is a reference to an implementation guide that defines these special rules as part of it's narrative along with other profiles, value sets, etc.

    Control0..1
    Typeuri
    Is Modifiertrue because This element is labeled as a modifier because the implicit rules may provide additional knowledge about the resource that modifies it's meaning or interpretation
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    10. Practitioner.modifierExtension
    Definition

    May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource and that modifies the understanding of the element that contains it and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

    Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

    ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored
    Comments

    There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

    Control0..*
    TypeExtension
    Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the resource that contains them
    Summaryfalse
    Requirements

    Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

    Alternate Namesextensions, user content
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
    12. Practitioner.name
    Definition

    The name(s) associated with the practitioner.

    ShortThe name(s) associated with the practitioner
    Comments

    The selection of the use property should ensure that there is a single usual name specified, and others use the nickname (alias), old, or other values as appropriate.

    In general, select the value to be used in the ResourceReference.display based on this:

    1. There is more than 1 name
    2. Use = usual
    3. Period is current to the date of the usage
    4. Use = official
    5. Other order as decided by internal business rules.
    Control10..1*
    TypeHumanName
    Is Modifierfalse
    Summarytrue
    Requirements

    The name(s) that a Practitioner is known by. Where there are multiple, the name that the practitioner is usually known as should be used in the display.

    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    14. Practitioner.name.use
    Definition

    Identifies the purpose for this name.

    Shortusual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden
    Comments

    Applications can assume that a name is current unless it explicitly says that it is temporary or old.

    Control0..1
    BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from NameUsehttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/name-use|4.0.1
    (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/name-use|4.0.1)

    The use of a human name.

    Typecode
    Is Modifiertrue because This is labeled as "Is Modifier" because applications should not mistake a temporary or old name etc.for a current/permanent one
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Summarytrue
    Requirements

    Allows the appropriate name for a particular context of use to be selected from among a set of names.

    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    16. Practitioner.name.text
    Definition

    The first and last name of the publication approver.


    Specifies the entire name as it should be displayed e.g. on an application UI. This may be provided instead of or as well as the specific parts.

    ShortFirst and last name of the publication approverText representation of the full name
    Comments

    Can provide both a text representation and parts. Applications updating a name SHALL ensure that when both text and parts are present, no content is included in the text that isn't found in a part.

    Control10..1
    Typestring
    Is Modifierfalse
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Must Supporttrue
    Summarytrue
    Requirements

    A renderable, unencoded form.

    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    18. Practitioner.telecom
    Definition

    A contact detail for the practitioner, e.g. a telephone number or an email address.

    ShortA contact detail for the practitioner (that apply to all roles)
    Comments

    Person may have multiple ways to be contacted with different uses or applicable periods. May need to have options for contacting the person urgently and to help with identification. These typically will have home numbers, or mobile numbers that are not role specific.

    Control20..2*
    TypeContactPoint
    Is Modifierfalse
    Summarytrue
    Requirements

    Need to know how to reach a practitioner independent to any roles the practitioner may have.

    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Practitioner.telecom. The slices are unordered and Closed, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
    • value @ system
    • 20. Practitioner.telecom:telecomEmail
      Slice NametelecomEmail
      Definition

      An email address for the publication approver.


      A contact detail for the practitioner, e.g. a telephone number or an email address.

      ShortAn email contact detail for the publication approverA contact detail for the practitioner (that apply to all roles)
      Comments

      Person may have multiple ways to be contacted with different uses or applicable periods. May need to have options for contacting the person urgently and to help with identification. These typically will have home numbers, or mobile numbers that are not role specific.

      Control10..1*
      TypeContactPoint
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supporttrue
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      Need to know how to reach a practitioner independent to any roles the practitioner may have.

      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      22. Practitioner.telecom:telecomEmail.system
      Definition

      Telecommunications form for contact point - what communications system is required to make use of the contact.

      Shortphone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other
      Control10..1
      This element is affected by the following invariants: cpt-2
      BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from ContactPointSystemhttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-system|4.0.1
      (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-system|4.0.1)

      Telecommunications form for contact point.

      Typecode
      Is Modifierfalse
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Summarytrue
      Fixed Valueemail
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      24. Practitioner.telecom:telecomEmail.value
      Definition

      The actual contact point details, in a form that is meaningful to the designated communication system (i.e. phone number or email address).

      ShortThe actual contact point details
      Comments

      Additional text data such as phone extension numbers, or notes about use of the contact are sometimes included in the value.

      Control10..1
      Typestring
      Is Modifierfalse
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      Need to support legacy numbers that are not in a tightly controlled format.

      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      26. Practitioner.telecom:telecomEmail.use
      Definition

      Identifies the purpose for the contact point.

      Shorthome | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point
      Comments

      Applications can assume that a contact is current unless it explicitly says that it is temporary or old.

      Control0..1
      BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from ContactPointUsehttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-use|4.0.1
      (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-use|4.0.1)

      Use of contact point.

      Typecode
      Is Modifiertrue because This is labeled as "Is Modifier" because applications should not mistake a temporary or old contact etc.for a current/permanent one
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      Need to track the way a person uses this contact, so a user can choose which is appropriate for their purpose.

      Fixed Valuework
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      28. Practitioner.telecom:telecomPhone
      Slice NametelecomPhone
      Definition

      A phone number for the publication approver.


      A contact detail for the practitioner, e.g. a telephone number or an email address.

      ShortA phone contact detail for the publication approverA contact detail for the practitioner (that apply to all roles)
      Comments

      Person may have multiple ways to be contacted with different uses or applicable periods. May need to have options for contacting the person urgently and to help with identification. These typically will have home numbers, or mobile numbers that are not role specific.

      Control10..1*
      TypeContactPoint
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supporttrue
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      Need to know how to reach a practitioner independent to any roles the practitioner may have.

      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      30. Practitioner.telecom:telecomPhone.system
      Definition

      Telecommunications form for contact point - what communications system is required to make use of the contact.

      Shortphone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other
      Control10..1
      This element is affected by the following invariants: cpt-2
      BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from ContactPointSystemhttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-system|4.0.1
      (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-system|4.0.1)

      Telecommunications form for contact point.

      Typecode
      Is Modifierfalse
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Summarytrue
      Fixed Valuephone
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      32. Practitioner.telecom:telecomPhone.value
      Definition

      The actual contact point details, in a form that is meaningful to the designated communication system (i.e. phone number or email address).

      ShortThe actual contact point details
      Comments

      Additional text data such as phone extension numbers, or notes about use of the contact are sometimes included in the value.

      Control10..1
      Typestring
      Is Modifierfalse
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      Need to support legacy numbers that are not in a tightly controlled format.

      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      34. Practitioner.telecom:telecomPhone.use
      Definition

      Identifies the purpose for the contact point.

      Shorthome | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point
      Comments

      Applications can assume that a contact is current unless it explicitly says that it is temporary or old.

      Control0..1
      BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from ContactPointUsehttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-use|4.0.1
      (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-use|4.0.1)

      Use of contact point.

      Typecode
      Is Modifiertrue because This is labeled as "Is Modifier" because applications should not mistake a temporary or old contact etc.for a current/permanent one
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      Need to track the way a person uses this contact, so a user can choose which is appropriate for their purpose.

      Fixed Valuework
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))

      Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be found here

      0. Practitioner
      Definition

      A person who is directly or indirectly involved in the provisioning of healthcare.

      ShortA person who approves the publication of a service offering
      Control0..*
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Invariantsdom-2: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources (contained.contained.empty())
      dom-3: 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: 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: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label (contained.meta.security.empty())
      dom-6: A resource should have narrative for robust management (text.`div`.exists())
      2. Practitioner.id
      Definition

      The logical id of the resource, as used in the URL for the resource. Once assigned, this value never changes.

      ShortLogical id of this artifact
      Comments

      The only time that a resource does not have an id is when it is being submitted to the server using a create operation.

      Control0..1
      Typeid
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supporttrue
      Summarytrue
      4. Practitioner.meta
      Definition

      The metadata about the resource. This is content that is maintained by the infrastructure. Changes to the content might not always be associated with version changes to the resource.

      ShortMetadata about the resource
      Control0..1
      TypeMeta
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supporttrue
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      6. Practitioner.meta.id
      Definition

      Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

      ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
      Control0..1
      Typestring
      Is Modifierfalse
      XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
      Summaryfalse
      8. Practitioner.meta.extension
      Definition

      May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

      ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
      Comments

      There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

      Control0..*
      TypeExtension
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Alternate Namesextensions, user content
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Practitioner.meta.extension. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
      • value @ url
      • 10. Practitioner.meta.versionId
        Definition

        The version specific identifier, as it appears in the version portion of the URL. This value changes when the resource is created, updated, or deleted.

        ShortVersion specific identifier
        Comments

        The server assigns this value, and ignores what the client specifies, except in the case that the server is imposing version integrity on updates/deletes.

        Control0..1
        Typeid
        Is Modifierfalse
        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
        Summarytrue
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        12. Practitioner.meta.lastUpdated
        Definition

        When the resource last changed - e.g. when the version changed.

        ShortWhen the resource version last changed
        Comments

        This value is always populated except when the resource is first being created. The server / resource manager sets this value; what a client provides is irrelevant. This is equivalent to the HTTP Last-Modified and SHOULD have the same value on a read interaction.

        Control0..1
        Typeinstant
        Is Modifierfalse
        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
        Must Supporttrue
        Summarytrue
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        14. Practitioner.meta.source
        Definition

        A uri that identifies the source system of the resource. This provides a minimal amount of Provenance information that can be used to track or differentiate the source of information in the resource. The source may identify another FHIR server, document, message, database, etc.

        ShortIdentifies where the resource comes from
        Comments

        In the provenance resource, this corresponds to Provenance.entity.what[x]. The exact use of the source (and the implied Provenance.entity.role) is left to implementer discretion. Only one nominated source is allowed; for additional provenance details, a full Provenance resource should be used.

        This element can be used to indicate where the current master source of a resource that has a canonical URL if the resource is no longer hosted at the canonical URL.

        Control0..1
        Typeuri
        Is Modifierfalse
        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
        Summarytrue
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        16. Practitioner.meta.profile
        Definition

        A list of profiles (references to StructureDefinition resources) that this resource claims to conform to. The URL is a reference to StructureDefinition.url.

        ShortProfiles this resource claims to conform to
        Comments

        It is up to the server and/or other infrastructure of policy to determine whether/how these claims are verified and/or updated over time. The list of profile URLs is a set.

        Control0..*
        Typecanonical(StructureDefinition)
        Is Modifierfalse
        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
        Summarytrue
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        18. Practitioner.meta.security
        Definition

        Security labels applied to this resource. These tags connect specific resources to the overall security policy and infrastructure.

        ShortSecurity Labels applied to this resource
        Comments

        The security labels can be updated without changing the stated version of the resource. The list of security labels is a set. Uniqueness is based the system/code, and version and display are ignored.

        Control0..*
        BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from All Security Labels
        (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/security-labels)

        Security Labels from the Healthcare Privacy and Security Classification System.

        TypeCoding
        Is Modifierfalse
        Summarytrue
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        20. Practitioner.meta.tag
        Definition

        Tags applied to this resource. Tags are intended to be used to identify and relate resources to process and workflow, and applications are not required to consider the tags when interpreting the meaning of a resource.

        ShortTags applied to this resource
        Comments

        The tags can be updated without changing the stated version of the resource. The list of tags is a set. Uniqueness is based the system/code, and version and display are ignored.

        Control0..*
        BindingFor example codes, see CommonTags
        (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/common-tags)

        Codes that represent various types of tags, commonly workflow-related; e.g. "Needs review by Dr. Jones".

        TypeCoding
        Is Modifierfalse
        Summarytrue
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        22. Practitioner.implicitRules
        Definition

        A reference to a set of rules that were followed when the resource was constructed, and which must be understood when processing the content. Often, this is a reference to an implementation guide that defines the special rules along with other profiles etc.

        ShortA set of rules under which this content was created
        Comments

        Asserting this rule set restricts the content to be only understood by a limited set of trading partners. This inherently limits the usefulness of the data in the long term. However, the existing health eco-system is highly fractured, and not yet ready to define, collect, and exchange data in a generally computable sense. Wherever possible, implementers and/or specification writers should avoid using this element. Often, when used, the URL is a reference to an implementation guide that defines these special rules as part of it's narrative along with other profiles, value sets, etc.

        Control0..1
        Typeuri
        Is Modifiertrue because This element is labeled as a modifier because the implicit rules may provide additional knowledge about the resource that modifies it's meaning or interpretation
        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
        Summarytrue
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        24. Practitioner.language
        Definition

        The base language in which the resource is written.

        ShortLanguage of the resource content
        Comments

        Language is provided to support indexing and accessibility (typically, services such as text to speech use the language tag). The html language tag in the narrative applies to the narrative. The language tag on the resource may be used to specify the language of other presentations generated from the data in the resource. Not all the content has to be in the base language. The Resource.language should not be assumed to apply to the narrative automatically. If a language is specified, it should it also be specified on the div element in the html (see rules in HTML5 for information about the relationship between xml:lang and the html lang attribute).

        Control0..1
        BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from CommonLanguages
        (preferred to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages)

        A human language.

        Additional BindingsPurpose
        AllLanguagesMax Binding
        Typecode
        Is Modifierfalse
        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
        Summaryfalse
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        26. Practitioner.text
        Definition

        A human-readable narrative that contains a summary of the resource and can be used to represent the content of the resource to a human. The narrative need not encode all the structured data, but is required to contain sufficient detail to make it "clinically safe" for a human to just read the narrative. Resource definitions may define what content should be represented in the narrative to ensure clinical safety.

        ShortText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
        Comments

        Contained resources do not have narrative. Resources that are not contained SHOULD have a narrative. In some cases, a resource may only have text with little or no additional discrete data (as long as all minOccurs=1 elements are satisfied). This may be necessary for data from legacy systems where information is captured as a "text blob" or where text is additionally entered raw or narrated and encoded information is added later.

        Control0..1
        TypeNarrative
        Is Modifierfalse
        Summaryfalse
        Alternate Namesnarrative, html, xhtml, display
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        28. Practitioner.contained
        Definition

        These resources do not have an independent existence apart from the resource that contains them - they cannot be identified independently, and nor can they have their own independent transaction scope.

        ShortContained, inline Resources
        Comments

        This should never be done when the content can be identified properly, as once identification is lost, it is extremely difficult (and context dependent) to restore it again. Contained resources may have profiles and tags In their meta elements, but SHALL NOT have security labels.

        Control0..*
        TypeResource
        Is Modifierfalse
        Summaryfalse
        Alternate Namesinline resources, anonymous resources, contained resources
        30. Practitioner.extension
        Definition

        May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

        ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
        Comments

        There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

        Control0..*
        TypeExtension
        Is Modifierfalse
        Summaryfalse
        Alternate Namesextensions, user content
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
        32. Practitioner.modifierExtension
        Definition

        May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource and that modifies the understanding of the element that contains it and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

        Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

        ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored
        Comments

        There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

        Control0..*
        TypeExtension
        Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the resource that contains them
        Summaryfalse
        Requirements

        Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

        Alternate Namesextensions, user content
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
        34. Practitioner.identifier
        Definition

        An identifier that applies to this person in this role.

        ShortAn identifier for the person as this agent
        NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
        Control0..*
        TypeIdentifier
        Is Modifierfalse
        Summarytrue
        Requirements

        Often, specific identities are assigned for the agent.

        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        36. Practitioner.active
        Definition

        Whether this practitioner's record is in active use.

        ShortWhether this practitioner's record is in active use
        Comments

        If the practitioner is not in use by one organization, then it should mark the period on the PractitonerRole with an end date (even if they are active) as they may be active in another role.

        Control0..1
        Typeboolean
        Is Modifierfalse
        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
        Summarytrue
        Requirements

        Need to be able to mark a practitioner record as not to be used because it was created in error.

        Meaning if MissingThis resource is generally assumed to be active if no value is provided for the active element
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        38. Practitioner.name
        Definition

        The name(s) associated with the practitioner.

        ShortThe name(s) associated with the practitioner
        Comments

        The selection of the use property should ensure that there is a single usual name specified, and others use the nickname (alias), old, or other values as appropriate.

        In general, select the value to be used in the ResourceReference.display based on this:

        1. There is more than 1 name
        2. Use = usual
        3. Period is current to the date of the usage
        4. Use = official
        5. Other order as decided by internal business rules.
        Control1..1
        TypeHumanName
        Is Modifierfalse
        Summarytrue
        Requirements

        The name(s) that a Practitioner is known by. Where there are multiple, the name that the practitioner is usually known as should be used in the display.

        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        40. Practitioner.name.id
        Definition

        Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

        ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
        Control0..1
        Typestring
        Is Modifierfalse
        XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
        Summaryfalse
        42. Practitioner.name.extension
        Definition

        May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

        ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
        Comments

        There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

        Control0..*
        TypeExtension
        Is Modifierfalse
        Summaryfalse
        Alternate Namesextensions, user content
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
        SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Practitioner.name.extension. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
        • value @ url
        • 44. Practitioner.name.use
          Definition

          Identifies the purpose for this name.

          Shortusual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden
          Comments

          Applications can assume that a name is current unless it explicitly says that it is temporary or old.

          Control0..1
          BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from NameUse
          (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/name-use|4.0.1)

          The use of a human name.

          Typecode
          Is Modifiertrue because This is labeled as "Is Modifier" because applications should not mistake a temporary or old name etc.for a current/permanent one
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          Allows the appropriate name for a particular context of use to be selected from among a set of names.

          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          46. Practitioner.name.text
          Definition

          The first and last name of the publication approver.

          ShortFirst and last name of the publication approver
          Comments

          Can provide both a text representation and parts. Applications updating a name SHALL ensure that when both text and parts are present, no content is included in the text that isn't found in a part.

          Control1..1
          Typestring
          Is Modifierfalse
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Must Supporttrue
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          A renderable, unencoded form.

          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          48. Practitioner.name.family
          Definition

          The part of a name that links to the genealogy. In some cultures (e.g. Eritrea) the family name of a son is the first name of his father.

          ShortFamily name (often called 'Surname')
          Comments

          Family Name may be decomposed into specific parts using extensions (de, nl, es related cultures).

          Control0..1
          Typestring
          Is Modifierfalse
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Summarytrue
          Alternate Namessurname
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          50. Practitioner.name.given
          Definition

          Given name.

          ShortGiven names (not always 'first'). Includes middle names
          Comments

          If only initials are recorded, they may be used in place of the full name parts. Initials may be separated into multiple given names but often aren't due to paractical limitations. This element is not called "first name" since given names do not always come first.

          Control0..*
          Typestring
          Is Modifierfalse
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Summarytrue
          Alternate Namesfirst name, middle name
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          52. Practitioner.name.prefix
          Definition

          Part of the name that is acquired as a title due to academic, legal, employment or nobility status, etc. and that appears at the start of the name.

          ShortParts that come before the name
          Control0..*
          Typestring
          Is Modifierfalse
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Summarytrue
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          54. Practitioner.name.suffix
          Definition

          Part of the name that is acquired as a title due to academic, legal, employment or nobility status, etc. and that appears at the end of the name.

          ShortParts that come after the name
          Control0..*
          Typestring
          Is Modifierfalse
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Summarytrue
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          56. Practitioner.name.period
          Definition

          Indicates the period of time when this name was valid for the named person.

          ShortTime period when name was/is in use
          Control0..1
          TypePeriod
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          Allows names to be placed in historical context.

          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          58. Practitioner.telecom
          Definition

          A contact detail for the practitioner, e.g. a telephone number or an email address.

          ShortA contact detail for the practitioner (that apply to all roles)
          Comments

          Person may have multiple ways to be contacted with different uses or applicable periods. May need to have options for contacting the person urgently and to help with identification. These typically will have home numbers, or mobile numbers that are not role specific.

          Control2..2
          TypeContactPoint
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          Need to know how to reach a practitioner independent to any roles the practitioner may have.

          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Practitioner.telecom. The slices are unordered and Closed, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
          • value @ system
          • 60. Practitioner.telecom:telecomEmail
            Slice NametelecomEmail
            Definition

            An email address for the publication approver.

            ShortAn email contact detail for the publication approver
            Comments

            Person may have multiple ways to be contacted with different uses or applicable periods. May need to have options for contacting the person urgently and to help with identification. These typically will have home numbers, or mobile numbers that are not role specific.

            Control1..1
            TypeContactPoint
            Is Modifierfalse
            Must Supporttrue
            Summarytrue
            Requirements

            Need to know how to reach a practitioner independent to any roles the practitioner may have.

            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            62. Practitioner.telecom:telecomEmail.id
            Definition

            Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

            ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
            Control0..1
            Typestring
            Is Modifierfalse
            XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
            Summaryfalse
            64. Practitioner.telecom:telecomEmail.extension
            Definition

            May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

            ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
            Comments

            There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

            Control0..*
            TypeExtension
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summaryfalse
            Alternate Namesextensions, user content
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
            SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Practitioner.telecom.extension. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
            • value @ url
            • 66. Practitioner.telecom:telecomEmail.system
              Definition

              Telecommunications form for contact point - what communications system is required to make use of the contact.

              Shortphone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other
              Control1..1
              This element is affected by the following invariants: cpt-2
              BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from ContactPointSystem
              (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-system|4.0.1)

              Telecommunications form for contact point.

              Typecode
              Is Modifierfalse
              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
              Summarytrue
              Fixed Valueemail
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              68. Practitioner.telecom:telecomEmail.value
              Definition

              The actual contact point details, in a form that is meaningful to the designated communication system (i.e. phone number or email address).

              ShortThe actual contact point details
              Comments

              Additional text data such as phone extension numbers, or notes about use of the contact are sometimes included in the value.

              Control1..1
              Typestring
              Is Modifierfalse
              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              Need to support legacy numbers that are not in a tightly controlled format.

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              70. Practitioner.telecom:telecomEmail.use
              Definition

              Identifies the purpose for the contact point.

              Shorthome | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point
              Comments

              Applications can assume that a contact is current unless it explicitly says that it is temporary or old.

              Control0..1
              BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from ContactPointUse
              (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-use|4.0.1)

              Use of contact point.

              Typecode
              Is Modifiertrue because This is labeled as "Is Modifier" because applications should not mistake a temporary or old contact etc.for a current/permanent one
              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              Need to track the way a person uses this contact, so a user can choose which is appropriate for their purpose.

              Fixed Valuework
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              72. Practitioner.telecom:telecomEmail.rank
              Definition

              Specifies a preferred order in which to use a set of contacts. ContactPoints with lower rank values are more preferred than those with higher rank values.

              ShortSpecify preferred order of use (1 = highest)
              Comments

              Note that rank does not necessarily follow the order in which the contacts are represented in the instance.

              Control0..1
              TypepositiveInt
              Is Modifierfalse
              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
              Summarytrue
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              74. Practitioner.telecom:telecomEmail.period
              Definition

              Time period when the contact point was/is in use.

              ShortTime period when the contact point was/is in use
              Control0..1
              TypePeriod
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summarytrue
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              76. Practitioner.telecom:telecomPhone
              Slice NametelecomPhone
              Definition

              A phone number for the publication approver.

              ShortA phone contact detail for the publication approver
              Comments

              Person may have multiple ways to be contacted with different uses or applicable periods. May need to have options for contacting the person urgently and to help with identification. These typically will have home numbers, or mobile numbers that are not role specific.

              Control1..1
              TypeContactPoint
              Is Modifierfalse
              Must Supporttrue
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              Need to know how to reach a practitioner independent to any roles the practitioner may have.

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              78. Practitioner.telecom:telecomPhone.id
              Definition

              Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

              ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
              Control0..1
              Typestring
              Is Modifierfalse
              XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
              Summaryfalse
              80. Practitioner.telecom:telecomPhone.extension
              Definition

              May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

              ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
              Comments

              There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

              Control0..*
              TypeExtension
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summaryfalse
              Alternate Namesextensions, user content
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
              SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Practitioner.telecom.extension. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
              • value @ url
              • 82. Practitioner.telecom:telecomPhone.system
                Definition

                Telecommunications form for contact point - what communications system is required to make use of the contact.

                Shortphone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other
                Control1..1
                This element is affected by the following invariants: cpt-2
                BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from ContactPointSystem
                (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-system|4.0.1)

                Telecommunications form for contact point.

                Typecode
                Is Modifierfalse
                Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                Summarytrue
                Fixed Valuephone
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                84. Practitioner.telecom:telecomPhone.value
                Definition

                The actual contact point details, in a form that is meaningful to the designated communication system (i.e. phone number or email address).

                ShortThe actual contact point details
                Comments

                Additional text data such as phone extension numbers, or notes about use of the contact are sometimes included in the value.

                Control1..1
                Typestring
                Is Modifierfalse
                Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                Summarytrue
                Requirements

                Need to support legacy numbers that are not in a tightly controlled format.

                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                86. Practitioner.telecom:telecomPhone.use
                Definition

                Identifies the purpose for the contact point.

                Shorthome | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point
                Comments

                Applications can assume that a contact is current unless it explicitly says that it is temporary or old.

                Control0..1
                BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from ContactPointUse
                (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-use|4.0.1)

                Use of contact point.

                Typecode
                Is Modifiertrue because This is labeled as "Is Modifier" because applications should not mistake a temporary or old contact etc.for a current/permanent one
                Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                Summarytrue
                Requirements

                Need to track the way a person uses this contact, so a user can choose which is appropriate for their purpose.

                Fixed Valuework
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                88. Practitioner.telecom:telecomPhone.rank
                Definition

                Specifies a preferred order in which to use a set of contacts. ContactPoints with lower rank values are more preferred than those with higher rank values.

                ShortSpecify preferred order of use (1 = highest)
                Comments

                Note that rank does not necessarily follow the order in which the contacts are represented in the instance.

                Control0..1
                TypepositiveInt
                Is Modifierfalse
                Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                Summarytrue
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                90. Practitioner.telecom:telecomPhone.period
                Definition

                Time period when the contact point was/is in use.

                ShortTime period when the contact point was/is in use
                Control0..1
                TypePeriod
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summarytrue
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                92. Practitioner.address
                Definition

                Address(es) of the practitioner that are not role specific (typically home address). Work addresses are not typically entered in this property as they are usually role dependent.

                ShortAddress(es) of the practitioner that are not role specific (typically home address)
                Comments

                The PractitionerRole does not have an address value on it, as it is expected that the location property be used for this purpose (which has an address).

                Control0..*
                TypeAddress
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summarytrue
                Requirements

                The home/mailing address of the practitioner is often required for employee administration purposes, and also for some rostering services where the start point (practitioners home) can be used in calculations.

                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                94. Practitioner.gender
                Definition

                Administrative Gender - the gender that the person is considered to have for administration and record keeping purposes.

                Shortmale | female | other | unknown
                Control0..1
                BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from AdministrativeGender
                (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/administrative-gender|4.0.1)

                The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.

                Typecode
                Is Modifierfalse
                Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                Summarytrue
                Requirements

                Needed to address the person correctly.

                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                96. Practitioner.birthDate
                Definition

                The date of birth for the practitioner.

                ShortThe date on which the practitioner was born
                Control0..1
                Typedate
                Is Modifierfalse
                Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                Summarytrue
                Requirements

                Needed for identification.

                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                98. Practitioner.photo
                Definition

                Image of the person.

                ShortImage of the person
                Control0..*
                TypeAttachment
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summaryfalse
                Requirements

                Many EHR systems have the capability to capture an image of patients and personnel. Fits with newer social media usage too.

                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                100. Practitioner.qualification
                Definition

                The official certifications, training, and licenses that authorize or otherwise pertain to the provision of care by the practitioner. For example, a medical license issued by a medical board authorizing the practitioner to practice medicine within a certian locality.

                ShortCertification, licenses, or training pertaining to the provision of care
                Control0..*
                TypeBackboneElement
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summaryfalse
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                102. Practitioner.qualification.id
                Definition

                Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

                ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
                Control0..1
                Typestring
                Is Modifierfalse
                XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                Summaryfalse
                104. Practitioner.qualification.extension
                Definition

                May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                Comments

                There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                Control0..*
                TypeExtension
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summaryfalse
                Alternate Namesextensions, user content
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                106. Practitioner.qualification.modifierExtension
                Definition

                May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

                Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

                ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                Comments

                There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                Control0..*
                TypeExtension
                Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
                Summarytrue
                Requirements

                Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

                Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                108. Practitioner.qualification.identifier
                Definition

                An identifier that applies to this person's qualification in this role.

                ShortAn identifier for this qualification for the practitioner
                NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
                Control0..*
                TypeIdentifier
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summaryfalse
                Requirements

                Often, specific identities are assigned for the qualification.

                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                110. Practitioner.qualification.code
                Definition

                Coded representation of the qualification.

                ShortCoded representation of the qualification
                Control1..1
                BindingFor example codes, see v2 table 0360, Version 2.7
                (example to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-2.7-0360)

                Specific qualification the practitioner has to provide a service.

                TypeCodeableConcept
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summaryfalse
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                112. Practitioner.qualification.period
                Definition

                Period during which the qualification is valid.

                ShortPeriod during which the qualification is valid
                Control0..1
                TypePeriod
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summaryfalse
                Requirements

                Qualifications are often for a limited period of time, and can be revoked.

                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                114. Practitioner.qualification.issuer
                Definition

                Organization that regulates and issues the qualification.

                ShortOrganization that regulates and issues the qualification
                Control0..1
                TypeReference(Organization)
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summaryfalse
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                116. Practitioner.communication
                Definition

                A language the practitioner can use in patient communication.

                ShortA language the practitioner can use in patient communication
                Comments

                The structure aa-BB with this exact casing is one the most widely used notations for locale. However not all systems code this but instead have it as free text. Hence CodeableConcept instead of code as the data type.

                Control0..*
                BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from CommonLanguages
                (preferred to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages)

                A human language.

                Additional BindingsPurpose
                AllLanguagesMax Binding
                TypeCodeableConcept
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summaryfalse
                Requirements

                Knowing which language a practitioner speaks can help in facilitating communication with patients.

                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))