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Generated Narrative: CodeSystem name-use

This case-sensitive code system http://hl7.org/fhir/name-use defines the following codes in an undefined hierarchy:

LvlCodeDisplayDefinition
1usual UsualKnown as/conventional/the one you normally use.
1official OfficialThe formal name as registered in an official (government) registry, but which name might not be commonly used. May be called "legal name".
1temp TempA temporary name. Name.period can provide more detailed information. This may also be used for temporary names assigned at birth or in emergency situations.
1nickname NicknameA name that is used to address the person in an informal manner, but is not part of their formal or usual name.
1anonymous AnonymousAnonymous assigned name, alias, or pseudonym (used to protect a person's identity for privacy reasons).
1old OldThis name is no longer in use (or was never correct, but retained for records).
2\u00a0\u00a0maiden Name changed for MarriageA name used prior to changing name because of marriage. This name use is for use by applications that collect and store names that were used prior to a marriage. Marriage naming customs vary greatly around the world, and are constantly changing. This term is not gender specific. The use of this term does not imply any particular history for a person's name.
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