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Resource Profile: PractitionerRoleProfileRegistry - Detailed Descriptions

Draft as of 2022-06-08

Definitions for the profile-practitionerrole-registry resource profile.

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

0. PractitionerRole
Definition

The PractitionerRoleRegistry Profile is based upon the CA Baseline FHIR PractitionerRole profile for general use

ShortPractitionerRole Registry Profile
2. PractitionerRole.extension
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on PractitionerRole.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ url
  • 4. PractitionerRole.extension:status
    Slice Namestatus
    Definition

    Represents the defined possible states of the Role, as defined by the HL7v3 Role class state machine.

    ShortRole status extension
    Comments

    The roleStatus extension has been flagged for further implementer feedback regarding whether it should be considered a modifier extension.

    Control0..1
    TypeExtension(Extension: RoleStatus) (Extension Type: code)
    6. PractitionerRole.extension:statusReason
    Slice NamestatusReason
    Definition

    Represents the textual description for the possible states of the Role, as defined by the HL7v3 Role class state machine.

    ShortRole status reason extension
    Control0..1
    TypeExtension(Extension: StatusReason) (Extension Type: string)
    8. PractitionerRole.identifier
    Comments

    This element is considered SHOULD support and it is recommended to have an identifier associated with PractitionerRole to assist in searches, not every implementation (especially legacy implementations that combined both concepts of practitioner & practitionerRole) will include an identifier practioner role.

    NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
    TypeIdentifier(Identifier DataType Profile (CA Baseline))
    10. PractitionerRole.practitioner
    ShortPractitioner that is able to provide the defined services for the organization.
    Control1..?
    TypeReference(Practitioner Profile (General))
    Must Supporttrue
    12. PractitionerRole.code
    ShortHealthcareProviderRoleType
    Comments

    The binding strength of this element is Preferred, meaning that codes are encouraged to draw from the HealthcareProviderRoleType code system for interoperability purposes but are not required to do so to be considered conformant.

    BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from HealthcareProviderRoleType
    (preferred to https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/ValueSet/healthcareproviderroletype)

    A role type that is used to categorize an entity that delivers health care in an expected and professional manner to an entity in need of health care services. Examples: Registered Nurse, Chiropractor, Physician, Custodial Care Clinic.

    14. PractitionerRole.specialty
    ShortPractitionerSpecialty
    Comments

    The binding strength of this element is Preferred, meaning that codes are encouraged to draw from the PractitionerSpecialty code system for interoperability purposes but are not required to do so to be considered conformant.

    BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from PractitionerSpecialty
    (preferred to https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/ValueSet/practitionerspecialty)

    Defines the clinical, medical, surgical or other healthcare-related service specialty of a practitioner who interacts, treats or provides such services to or for a patient.

    Must Supporttrue
    16. PractitionerRole.telecom
    Must Supporttrue
    18. PractitionerRole.telecom.system
    Control1..?
    20. PractitionerRole.telecom.value
    Control1..?

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

    0. PractitionerRole
    Definition

    The PractitionerRoleRegistry Profile is based upon the CA Baseline FHIR PractitionerRole profile for general use


    A specific set of Roles/Locations/specialties/services that a practitioner may perform at an organization for a period of time.

    ShortPractitionerRole Registry ProfileRoles/organizations the practitioner is associated with
    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. PractitionerRole.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()))
    4. PractitionerRole.extension
    Definition

    An Extension


    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.

    ShortExtensionAdditional 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 PractitionerRole.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
    • value @ url
    • 6. PractitionerRole.extension:status
      Slice Namestatus
      Definition

      Represents the defined possible states of the Role, as defined by the HL7v3 Role class state machine.

      ShortRole status extension
      Comments

      The roleStatus extension has been flagged for further implementer feedback regarding whether it should be considered a modifier extension.

      Control0..1
      This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
      TypeExtension(Extension: RoleStatus) (Extension Type: code)
      Is Modifierfalse
      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())
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      8. PractitionerRole.extension:statusReason
      Slice NamestatusReason
      Definition

      Represents the textual description for the possible states of the Role, as defined by the HL7v3 Role class state machine.

      ShortRole status reason extension
      Control0..1
      This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
      TypeExtension(Extension: StatusReason) (Extension Type: string)
      Is Modifierfalse
      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())
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      10. PractitionerRole.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. PractitionerRole.identifier
      Definition

      An identifier - identifies some entity uniquely and unambiguously. Typically this is used for business identifiers.


      Business Identifiers that are specific to a role/location.

      ShortAn identifier intended for computationBusiness Identifiers that are specific to a role/location
      Comments

      This element is considered SHOULD support and it is recommended to have an identifier associated with PractitionerRole to assist in searches, not every implementation (especially legacy implementations that combined both concepts of practitioner & practitionerRole) will include an identifier practioner role.

      NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
      Control0..*
      This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
      TypeIdentifier(Identifier DataType Profile (CA Baseline))
      Is Modifierfalse
      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()))
      14. PractitionerRole.practitioner
      Definition

      Practitioner that is able to provide the defined services for the organization.

      ShortPractitioner that is able to provide the defined services for the organization.
      Control10..1
      TypeReference(Practitioner Profile (General), Practitioner)
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supporttrue
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      16. PractitionerRole.code
      Definition

      Roles which this practitioner is authorized to perform for the organization.

      ShortHealthcareProviderRoleTypeRoles which this practitioner may perform
      Comments

      The binding strength of this element is Preferred, meaning that codes are encouraged to draw from the HealthcareProviderRoleType code system for interoperability purposes but are not required to do so to be considered conformant.


      A person may have more than one role.

      Control0..*
      BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from For example codes, see HealthcareProviderRoleTypehttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/practitioner-role
      (preferred to https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/ValueSet/healthcareproviderroletype)

      A role type that is used to categorize an entity that delivers health care in an expected and professional manner to an entity in need of health care services. Examples: Registered Nurse, Chiropractor, Physician, Custodial Care Clinic.


      The role a person plays representing an organization.

      TypeCodeableConcept
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      Need to know what authority the practitioner has - what can they do?

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

      Specific specialty of the practitioner.

      ShortPractitionerSpecialtySpecific specialty of the practitioner
      Comments

      The binding strength of this element is Preferred, meaning that codes are encouraged to draw from the PractitionerSpecialty code system for interoperability purposes but are not required to do so to be considered conformant.

      Control0..*
      BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from PractitionerSpecialtyhttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/c80-practice-codes
      (preferred to https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/ValueSet/practitionerspecialty)

      Defines the clinical, medical, surgical or other healthcare-related service specialty of a practitioner who interacts, treats or provides such services to or for a patient.


      Specific specialty associated with the agency.

      TypeCodeableConcept
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supporttrue
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      20. PractitionerRole.telecom
      Definition

      Contact details that are specific to the role/location/service.

      ShortContact details that are specific to the role/location/service
      Control0..*
      TypeContactPoint
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supporttrue
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      Often practitioners have a dedicated line for each location (or service) that they work at, and need to be able to define separate contact details for each of these.

      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      22. PractitionerRole.telecom.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
      Must Supporttrue
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      24. PractitionerRole.telecom.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. PractitionerRole.telecom.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.

      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. PractitionerRole
      Definition

      The PractitionerRoleRegistry Profile is based upon the CA Baseline FHIR PractitionerRole profile for general use

      ShortPractitionerRole Registry Profile
      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. PractitionerRole.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
      Summarytrue
      4. PractitionerRole.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
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      6. PractitionerRole.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()))
      8. PractitionerRole.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()))
      10. PractitionerRole.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()))
      12. PractitionerRole.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
      14. PractitionerRole.extension
      Definition

      An Extension

      ShortExtension
      Control0..*
      TypeExtension
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summaryfalse
      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 PractitionerRole.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
      • value @ url
      • 16. PractitionerRole.extension:status
        Slice Namestatus
        Definition

        Represents the defined possible states of the Role, as defined by the HL7v3 Role class state machine.

        ShortRole status extension
        Comments

        The roleStatus extension has been flagged for further implementer feedback regarding whether it should be considered a modifier extension.

        Control0..1
        This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
        TypeExtension(Extension: RoleStatus) (Extension Type: code)
        Is Modifierfalse
        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())
        18. PractitionerRole.extension:statusReason
        Slice NamestatusReason
        Definition

        Represents the textual description for the possible states of the Role, as defined by the HL7v3 Role class state machine.

        ShortRole status reason extension
        Control0..1
        This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
        TypeExtension(Extension: StatusReason) (Extension Type: string)
        Is Modifierfalse
        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())
        20. PractitionerRole.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())
        22. PractitionerRole.identifier
        Definition

        An identifier - identifies some entity uniquely and unambiguously. Typically this is used for business identifiers.

        ShortAn identifier intended for computation
        Comments

        This element is considered SHOULD support and it is recommended to have an identifier associated with PractitionerRole to assist in searches, not every implementation (especially legacy implementations that combined both concepts of practitioner & practitionerRole) will include an identifier practioner role.

        NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
        Control0..*
        This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
        TypeIdentifier(Identifier DataType Profile (CA Baseline))
        Is Modifierfalse
        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()))
        24. PractitionerRole.active
        Definition

        Whether this practitioner role record is in active use.

        ShortWhether this practitioner role record is in active use
        Comments

        If this value is false, you may refer to the period to see when the role was in active use. If there is no period specified, no inference can be made about when it was active.

        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 role record as not to be used because it was created in error, or otherwise no longer in active use.

        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()))
        26. PractitionerRole.period
        Definition

        The period during which the person is authorized to act as a practitioner in these role(s) for the organization.

        ShortThe period during which the practitioner is authorized to perform in these role(s)
        Control0..1
        TypePeriod
        Is Modifierfalse
        Summarytrue
        Requirements

        Even after the agencies is revoked, the fact that it existed must still be recorded.

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

        Practitioner that is able to provide the defined services for the organization.

        ShortPractitioner that is able to provide the defined services for the organization.
        Control1..1
        TypeReference(Practitioner Profile (General))
        Is Modifierfalse
        Must Supporttrue
        Summarytrue
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        30. PractitionerRole.organization
        Definition

        The organization where the Practitioner performs the roles associated.

        ShortOrganization where the roles are available
        Control0..1
        TypeReference(Organization)
        Is Modifierfalse
        Summarytrue
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        32. PractitionerRole.code
        Definition

        Roles which this practitioner is authorized to perform for the organization.

        ShortHealthcareProviderRoleType
        Comments

        The binding strength of this element is Preferred, meaning that codes are encouraged to draw from the HealthcareProviderRoleType code system for interoperability purposes but are not required to do so to be considered conformant.

        Control0..*
        BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from HealthcareProviderRoleType
        (preferred to https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/ValueSet/healthcareproviderroletype)

        A role type that is used to categorize an entity that delivers health care in an expected and professional manner to an entity in need of health care services. Examples: Registered Nurse, Chiropractor, Physician, Custodial Care Clinic.

        TypeCodeableConcept
        Is Modifierfalse
        Summarytrue
        Requirements

        Need to know what authority the practitioner has - what can they do?

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

        Specific specialty of the practitioner.

        ShortPractitionerSpecialty
        Comments

        The binding strength of this element is Preferred, meaning that codes are encouraged to draw from the PractitionerSpecialty code system for interoperability purposes but are not required to do so to be considered conformant.

        Control0..*
        BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from PractitionerSpecialty
        (preferred to https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/ValueSet/practitionerspecialty)

        Defines the clinical, medical, surgical or other healthcare-related service specialty of a practitioner who interacts, treats or provides such services to or for a patient.

        TypeCodeableConcept
        Is Modifierfalse
        Must Supporttrue
        Summarytrue
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        36. PractitionerRole.location
        Definition

        The location(s) at which this practitioner provides care.

        ShortThe location(s) at which this practitioner provides care
        Control0..*
        TypeReference(Location)
        Is Modifierfalse
        Summarytrue
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        38. PractitionerRole.healthcareService
        Definition

        The list of healthcare services that this worker provides for this role's Organization/Location(s).

        ShortThe list of healthcare services that this worker provides for this role's Organization/Location(s)
        Control0..*
        TypeReference(HealthcareService)
        Is Modifierfalse
        Summaryfalse
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        40. PractitionerRole.telecom
        Definition

        Contact details that are specific to the role/location/service.

        ShortContact details that are specific to the role/location/service
        Control0..*
        TypeContactPoint
        Is Modifierfalse
        Must Supporttrue
        Summarytrue
        Requirements

        Often practitioners have a dedicated line for each location (or service) that they work at, and need to be able to define separate contact details for each of these.

        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        42. PractitionerRole.telecom.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
        44. PractitionerRole.telecom.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 PractitionerRole.telecom.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
        • value @ url
        • 46. PractitionerRole.telecom.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
          Must Supporttrue
          Summarytrue
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          48. PractitionerRole.telecom.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()))
          50. PractitionerRole.telecom.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.

          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          52. PractitionerRole.telecom.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()))
          54. PractitionerRole.telecom.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()))
          56. PractitionerRole.availableTime
          Definition

          A collection of times the practitioner is available or performing this role at the location and/or healthcareservice.

          ShortTimes the Service Site is available
          Comments

          More detailed availability information may be provided in associated Schedule/Slot resources.

          Control0..*
          TypeBackboneElement
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summaryfalse
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          58. PractitionerRole.availableTime.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
          60. PractitionerRole.availableTime.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())
          62. PractitionerRole.availableTime.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())
          64. PractitionerRole.availableTime.daysOfWeek
          Definition

          Indicates which days of the week are available between the start and end Times.

          Shortmon | tue | wed | thu | fri | sat | sun
          Control0..*
          BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from DaysOfWeek
          (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/days-of-week|4.0.1)

          The days of the week.

          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()))
          66. PractitionerRole.availableTime.allDay
          Definition

          Is this always available? (hence times are irrelevant) e.g. 24 hour service.

          ShortAlways available? e.g. 24 hour service
          Control0..1
          Typeboolean
          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()))
          68. PractitionerRole.availableTime.availableStartTime
          Definition

          The opening time of day. Note: If the AllDay flag is set, then this time is ignored.

          ShortOpening time of day (ignored if allDay = true)
          Comments

          The timezone is expected to be for where this HealthcareService is provided at.

          Control0..1
          Typetime
          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()))
          70. PractitionerRole.availableTime.availableEndTime
          Definition

          The closing time of day. Note: If the AllDay flag is set, then this time is ignored.

          ShortClosing time of day (ignored if allDay = true)
          Comments

          The timezone is expected to be for where this HealthcareService is provided at.

          Control0..1
          Typetime
          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()))
          72. PractitionerRole.notAvailable
          Definition

          The practitioner is not available or performing this role during this period of time due to the provided reason.

          ShortNot available during this time due to provided reason
          Control0..*
          TypeBackboneElement
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summaryfalse
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          74. PractitionerRole.notAvailable.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
          76. PractitionerRole.notAvailable.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())
          78. PractitionerRole.notAvailable.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())
          80. PractitionerRole.notAvailable.description
          Definition

          The reason that can be presented to the user as to why this time is not available.

          ShortReason presented to the user explaining why time not available
          Control1..1
          Typestring
          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()))
          82. PractitionerRole.notAvailable.during
          Definition

          Service is not available (seasonally or for a public holiday) from this date.

          ShortService not available from this date
          Control0..1
          TypePeriod
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summaryfalse
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          84. PractitionerRole.availabilityExceptions
          Definition

          A description of site availability exceptions, e.g. public holiday availability. Succinctly describing all possible exceptions to normal site availability as details in the available Times and not available Times.

          ShortDescription of availability exceptions
          Control0..1
          Typestring
          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()))
          86. PractitionerRole.endpoint
          Definition

          Technical endpoints providing access to services operated for the practitioner with this role.

          ShortTechnical endpoints providing access to services operated for the practitioner with this role
          Control0..*
          TypeReference(Endpoint)
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summaryfalse
          Requirements

          Organizations have multiple systems that provide various services and ,ay also be different for practitioners too.

          So the endpoint satisfies the need to be able to define the technical connection details for how to connect to them, and for what purpose.

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