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## Resource Profile: Practitioner profile

Official URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/pocd/StructureDefinition/Practitioner | Version: current
Draft as of 2020-07-15 | Computable Name: Practitioner

StructureDefinition for Practitioner resources that represent demographics and other administrative information.

Usage:

- This Resource Profile is not used by any profiles in this Implementation Guide

### Formal Views of Profile Content

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

- Differential Table
- Key Elements Table
- Snapshot Table
- Statistics/References
- All

This structure is derived from Practitioner

Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Practitioner |  | 0..* | Practitioner | A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services
identifier |  | 0..* | Identifier | An identifier for the person as this agent
system |  | 0..1 | uri | The namespace for the identifier value
value |  | 0..1 | string | The value that is unique
name |  | 0..* | HumanName | The name(s) associated with the practitioner
family |  | 0..1 | string | Family name (often called 'Surname')
given |  | 0..* | string | Given names (not always 'first'). Includes middle names
prefix |  | 0..* | string | Parts that come before the name
Documentation for this format

Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Practitioner |  | 0..* | Practitioner | A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services
implicitRules | ?!Σ | 0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created
modifierExtension | ?! | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier | Σ | 0..* | Identifier | An identifier for the person as this agent
use | ?!Σ | 0..1 | code | usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
system | Σ | 0..1 | uri | The namespace for the identifier value Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value | Σ | 0..1 | string | The value that is unique Example General: 123456
name | Σ | 0..* | HumanName | The name(s) associated with the practitioner
use | ?!Σ | 0..1 | code | usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden Binding: NameUse (required): The use of a human name.
family | Σ | 0..1 | string | Family name (often called 'Surname')
given | Σ | 0..* | string | Given names (not always 'first'). Includes middle names This repeating element order: Given Names appear in the correct order for presenting the name
prefix | Σ | 0..* | string | Parts that come before the name This repeating element order: Prefixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
Documentation for this format

#### Terminology Bindings

Path | Conformance | ValueSet
Practitioner.identifier.use | required | IdentifierUse
Practitioner.name.use | required | NameUse

Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Practitioner |  | 0..* | Practitioner | A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services
id | Σ | 0..1 | id | Logical id of this artifact
meta | Σ | 0..1 | Meta | Metadata about the resource
implicitRules | ?!Σ | 0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created
language |  | 0..1 | code | Language of the resource content Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional Bindings | Purpose
AllLanguages | Max Binding
text |  | 0..1 | Narrative | Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
contained |  | 0..* | Resource | Contained, inline Resources
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension | ?! | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier | Σ | 0..* | Identifier | An identifier for the person as this agent
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use | ?!Σ | 0..1 | code | usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type | Σ | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
system | Σ | 0..1 | uri | The namespace for the identifier value Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value | Σ | 0..1 | string | The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period | Σ | 0..1 | Period | Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner | Σ | 0..1 | Reference(Organization) | Organization that issued id (may be just text)
active | Σ | 0..1 | boolean | Whether this practitioner's record is in active use
name | Σ | 0..* | HumanName | The name(s) associated with the practitioner
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use | ?!Σ | 0..1 | code | usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden Binding: NameUse (required): The use of a human name.
text | Σ | 0..1 | string | Text representation of the full name
family | Σ | 0..1 | string | Family name (often called 'Surname')
given | Σ | 0..* | string | Given names (not always 'first'). Includes middle names This repeating element order: Given Names appear in the correct order for presenting the name
prefix | Σ | 0..* | string | Parts that come before the name This repeating element order: Prefixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
suffix | Σ | 0..* | string | Parts that come after the name This repeating element order: Suffixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
period | Σ | 0..1 | Period | Time period when name was/is in use
telecom | Σ | 0..* | ContactPoint | A contact detail for the practitioner (that apply to all roles)
address | Σ | 0..* | Address | Address(es) of the practitioner that are not role specific (typically home address)
gender | Σ | 0..1 | code | male | female | other | unknown Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
birthDate | Σ | 0..1 | date | The date on which the practitioner was born
photo |  | 0..* | Attachment | Image of the person
qualification |  | 0..* | BackboneElement | Certification, licenses, or training pertaining to the provision of care
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
identifier |  | 0..* | Identifier | An identifier for this qualification for the practitioner
code |  | 1..1 | CodeableConcept | Coded representation of the qualification Binding: v2 table 0360, Version 2.7 (example): Specific qualification the practitioner has to provide a service.
period |  | 0..1 | Period | Period during which the qualification is valid
issuer |  | 0..1 | Reference(Organization) | Organization that regulates and issues the qualification
communication |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | A language the practitioner can use in patient communication Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional Bindings | Purpose
AllLanguages | Max Binding
Documentation for this format

#### Terminology Bindings

Path | Conformance | ValueSet
Practitioner.language | preferred | CommonLanguages
Additional Bindings | Purpose
AllLanguages | Max Binding
Practitioner.identifier.use | required | IdentifierUse
Practitioner.identifier.type | extensible | Identifier Type Codes
Practitioner.name.use | required | NameUse
Practitioner.gender | required | AdministrativeGender
Practitioner.qualification.code | example | v2.0360.2.7 (a valid code from `http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0360|2.7`)
Practitioner.communication | preferred | CommonLanguages
Additional Bindings | Purpose
AllLanguages | Max Binding

This structure is derived from Practitioner

Summary

Differential View

This structure is derived from Practitioner

Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Practitioner |  | 0..* | Practitioner | A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services
identifier |  | 0..* | Identifier | An identifier for the person as this agent
system |  | 0..1 | uri | The namespace for the identifier value
value |  | 0..1 | string | The value that is unique
name |  | 0..* | HumanName | The name(s) associated with the practitioner
family |  | 0..1 | string | Family name (often called 'Surname')
given |  | 0..* | string | Given names (not always 'first'). Includes middle names
prefix |  | 0..* | string | Parts that come before the name
Documentation for this format

Key Elements View

Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Practitioner |  | 0..* | Practitioner | A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services
implicitRules | ?!Σ | 0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created
modifierExtension | ?! | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier | Σ | 0..* | Identifier | An identifier for the person as this agent
use | ?!Σ | 0..1 | code | usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
system | Σ | 0..1 | uri | The namespace for the identifier value Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value | Σ | 0..1 | string | The value that is unique Example General: 123456
name | Σ | 0..* | HumanName | The name(s) associated with the practitioner
use | ?!Σ | 0..1 | code | usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden Binding: NameUse (required): The use of a human name.
family | Σ | 0..1 | string | Family name (often called 'Surname')
given | Σ | 0..* | string | Given names (not always 'first'). Includes middle names This repeating element order: Given Names appear in the correct order for presenting the name
prefix | Σ | 0..* | string | Parts that come before the name This repeating element order: Prefixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
Documentation for this format

#### Terminology Bindings

Path | Conformance | ValueSet
Practitioner.identifier.use | required | IdentifierUse
Practitioner.name.use | required | NameUse

Snapshot View

Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Practitioner |  | 0..* | Practitioner | A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services
id | Σ | 0..1 | id | Logical id of this artifact
meta | Σ | 0..1 | Meta | Metadata about the resource
implicitRules | ?!Σ | 0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created
language |  | 0..1 | code | Language of the resource content Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional Bindings | Purpose
AllLanguages | Max Binding
text |  | 0..1 | Narrative | Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
contained |  | 0..* | Resource | Contained, inline Resources
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension | ?! | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier | Σ | 0..* | Identifier | An identifier for the person as this agent
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use | ?!Σ | 0..1 | code | usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type | Σ | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
system | Σ | 0..1 | uri | The namespace for the identifier value Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value | Σ | 0..1 | string | The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period | Σ | 0..1 | Period | Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner | Σ | 0..1 | Reference(Organization) | Organization that issued id (may be just text)
active | Σ | 0..1 | boolean | Whether this practitioner's record is in active use
name | Σ | 0..* | HumanName | The name(s) associated with the practitioner
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use | ?!Σ | 0..1 | code | usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden Binding: NameUse (required): The use of a human name.
text | Σ | 0..1 | string | Text representation of the full name
family | Σ | 0..1 | string | Family name (often called 'Surname')
given | Σ | 0..* | string | Given names (not always 'first'). Includes middle names This repeating element order: Given Names appear in the correct order for presenting the name
prefix | Σ | 0..* | string | Parts that come before the name This repeating element order: Prefixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
suffix | Σ | 0..* | string | Parts that come after the name This repeating element order: Suffixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
period | Σ | 0..1 | Period | Time period when name was/is in use
telecom | Σ | 0..* | ContactPoint | A contact detail for the practitioner (that apply to all roles)
address | Σ | 0..* | Address | Address(es) of the practitioner that are not role specific (typically home address)
gender | Σ | 0..1 | code | male | female | other | unknown Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
birthDate | Σ | 0..1 | date | The date on which the practitioner was born
photo |  | 0..* | Attachment | Image of the person
qualification |  | 0..* | BackboneElement | Certification, licenses, or training pertaining to the provision of care
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
identifier |  | 0..* | Identifier | An identifier for this qualification for the practitioner
code |  | 1..1 | CodeableConcept | Coded representation of the qualification Binding: v2 table 0360, Version 2.7 (example): Specific qualification the practitioner has to provide a service.
period |  | 0..1 | Period | Period during which the qualification is valid
issuer |  | 0..1 | Reference(Organization) | Organization that regulates and issues the qualification
communication |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | A language the practitioner can use in patient communication Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional Bindings | Purpose
AllLanguages | Max Binding
Documentation for this format

#### Terminology Bindings

Path | Conformance | ValueSet
Practitioner.language | preferred | CommonLanguages
Additional Bindings | Purpose
AllLanguages | Max Binding
Practitioner.identifier.use | required | IdentifierUse
Practitioner.identifier.type | extensible | Identifier Type Codes
Practitioner.name.use | required | NameUse
Practitioner.gender | required | AdministrativeGender
Practitioner.qualification.code | example | v2.0360.2.7 (a valid code from `http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0360|2.7`)
Practitioner.communication | preferred | CommonLanguages
Additional Bindings | Purpose
AllLanguages | Max Binding

This structure is derived from Practitioner

Summary

Other representations of profile: CSV, Excel, Schematron