CH EMS (R4)
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CH EMS (R4), published by IVR Interverband für Rettungswesen. This guide is not an authorized publication; it is the continuous build for version 2.1.0-ci-build built by the FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) CI Build. This version is based on the current content of https://github.com/hl7ch/ch-ems/ and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions

Resource Profile: CH EMS Patient

Official URL: http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-ems/StructureDefinition/ch-ems-patient Version: 2.1.0-ci-build
Active as of 2025-04-07 Computable Name: CHEmsPatient

Copyright/Legal: CC0-1.0

This profile constrains the Patient resource for representing patient information and information about any participants involved.

Usage:

Formal Views of Profile Content

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

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Patient C 0..* CHCorePatient CH EMS Patient
dom-2: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
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
dom-4: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated
dom-5: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
dom-6: A resource should have narrative for robust management
ch-pat-1: If one ore more human names are provided, at least one human name should have a family and a given name.
ch-pat-2: gender 'unknown' is currently not used in Switzerland in eCH and the EPR
ch-ems-epr-patient: Warning that the resource is not conform to the CH Core EPR restrictions
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
... Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
.... extension:placeOfBirth 0..1 CHCoreAddressEch11PlaceOfBirth Place of birth of patient
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthPlace profiled by http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-core-patient-ech-11-placeofbirth
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
.... extension:placeOfOrigin S 0..* CHCoreAddressECH11PlaceOfOrigin Place of origin for patient according to eCH-0011
URL: http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-core-patient-ech-11-placeoforigin
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
.... extension:citizenship SC 0..* (Complex) Nation(s) where the patient claims citizenship
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-citizenship
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
ch-pat-3: ISO Country Alpha-2 or ISO Country Alpha-3 code
.... extension:religion 0..1 CodeableConcept Religion of patient
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-religion
Binding: ReligiousAffiliation (preferred)
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
.... extension:identification S 0..1 (Complex) CH EMS Extension: Identification
URL: http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-ems/StructureDefinition/ch-ems-ext-identification
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
.... identifier:EPR-SPID 0..* EPRSPIDIdentifier EPR-SPID
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children

Required Pattern: At least the following
..... system 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: urn:oid:2.16.756.5.30.1.127.3.10.3
.... identifier:AHVN13 S 0..1 AHVN13Identifier AHVN13 / NAVS13 of the patient (13 digits starting with 756, no separation points)
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children

Required Pattern: At least the following
..... system 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: urn:oid:2.16.756.5.32
.... identifier:LocalPid SΣ 0..* Identifier Local patient identifier: PLS-ID (Number from the patient guidance system (PLS) for temporary identification)
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children

Required Pattern: At least the following
..... type 1..1 CodeableConcept Description of identifier
Fixed Value: (complex)
...... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
....... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203
....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: MR
..... use ?!Σ 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .


ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
..... system Σ 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
..... value Σ 1..1 string The value that is unique
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
Example General: 123456
.... identifier:insuranceCardNumber 0..* VEKAIdentifier Insurance card number of the patient (20 digits)
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children

Required Pattern: At least the following
..... system 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: urn:oid:2.16.756.5.30.1.123.100.1.1.1
... active ?!Σ 0..1 boolean Whether this patient's record is in active use
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
... name SC 0..* CHCoreHumanName Name of a human - parts and usage
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
ch-core-hm-1: if officalName with eCH-011 Extension is specified, it can only be put on a name where use attribute is official
ch-core-hm-2: if orginalName with eCH-011 Extension is specified, it can only be put on a name where use attribute is maiden
ch-core-hm-3: ch-ext-ech-11-name can only be put on a family name
ch-core-hm-4: ch-ext-ech-11-firstname can only be put on a given name
... Slices for telecom Σ 0..* ContactPoint A contact detail for the individual
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
.... telecom:All Slices Content/Rules for all slices
..... system ΣC 1..1 code phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other
Binding: ContactPointSystem (required): Telecommunications form for contact point.


ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
..... value Σ 1..1 string The actual contact point details
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
..... use ?!Σ 0..1 code home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point
Binding: ContactPointUse (required): Use of contact point.


ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
.... telecom:email C 0..* CHCoreContactPointECH46Email CH Core ContactPoint eCH-0046 Email
cpt-2: A system is required if a value is provided.
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
.... telecom:phone C 0..* CHCoreContactPointECH46Phone CH Core ContactPoint eCH-0046 Phone
cpt-2: A system is required if a value is provided.
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
.... telecom:internet C 0..* CHCoreContactPointECH46Internet CH Core ContactPoint eCH-0046 Internet
cpt-2: A system is required if a value is provided.
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
... gender SΣ 0..1 code male | female | other | unknown* (* see warning 'ch-pat-2')
Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.


ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
... birthDate SΣ 0..1 date The date of birth for the individual
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
... deceased[x] ?!Σ 0..1 Indicates if the individual is deceased or not
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
.... deceasedBoolean boolean
.... deceasedDateTime dateTime
... address SC 0..* CHCoreAddress An address expressed using postal conventions (as opposed to GPS or other location definition formats)
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
ch-addr-2: For a Swiss address, a canton abbreviation from the value set 'eCH-0007 Canton Abbreviation' must be used.
... Slices for contact C 0..* BackboneElement A contact party (e.g. guardian, partner, friend) for the patient
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:relationship
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
pat-1: SHALL at least contain a contact's details or a reference to an organization
.... contact:All Slices Content/Rules for all slices
..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
.... contact:contact C 0..1 BackboneElement Contact data if it is not address of patient
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
pat-1: SHALL at least contain a contact's details or a reference to an organization
..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
..... relationship 1..1 CodeableConcept The kind of relationship
Binding: PatientContactRelationship (extensible): The nature of the relationship between a patient and a contact person for that patient.


ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children

Required Pattern: At least the following
...... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
....... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/CodeSystem/ech-11
....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: contactData
..... address C 1..1 CHCoreAddressECH10 An address expressed using postal conventions (as opposed to GPS or other location definition formats)
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
ch-addr-2: For a Swiss address, a canton abbreviation from the value set 'eCH-0007 Canton Abbreviation' must be used.
.... contact:nameOfParent C 0..* BackboneElement Name of parent
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
pat-1: SHALL at least contain a contact's details or a reference to an organization
..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
..... relationship 1..1 CodeableConcept The kind of relationship
Binding: PatientContactRelationship (extensible): The nature of the relationship between a patient and a contact person for that patient.


ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children

Required Pattern: At least the following
...... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
....... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-RoleCode
....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: PRN
..... name 1..1 HumanName A name associated with the contact person
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
.... contact:involvedParticipant SC 0..* BackboneElement Involved Participant (Person / Organization)
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
pat-1: SHALL at least contain a contact's details or a reference to an organization
..... Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
...... extension:personRole S 0..* CHEmsCodeableConcept Role of the involved participant
URL: http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-ems/StructureDefinition/ch-ems-ext-personrole
Binding: IVR Person Role (extensible)
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
..... relationship S 1..* CodeableConcept The kind of relationship
Binding: PatientContactRelationship (extensible): The nature of the relationship between a patient and a contact person for that patient.


ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children

Required Pattern: At least the following
...... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
....... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-RoleCode
....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: thirdParty
..... name S 0..1 CHCoreHumanName Name of the involved participant
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
... Slices for communication 0..* BackboneElement A language which may be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:preferred
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
.... communication:All Slices Content/Rules for all slices
..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
..... language 1..1 CodeableConcept The language which can be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.

Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding

ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
.... communication:languageOfCorrespondence 0..1 BackboneElement Language of correspondence
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
..... language 1..1 CodeableConcept The language which can be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.

Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding

ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
..... preferred 1..1 boolean Language preference indicator
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
Fixed Value: true
... link ?!Σ 0..* BackboneElement Link to another patient resource that concerns the same actual person
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
.... other Σ 1..1 Reference(Patient | RelatedPerson) The other patient or related person resource that the link refers to
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
.... type Σ 1..1 code replaced-by | replaces | refer | seealso
Binding: LinkType (required): The type of link between this patient resource and another patient resource.


ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet / CodeURI
Patient.identifier:LocalPid.userequiredIdentifierUse
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Patient.telecom.systemrequiredContactPointSystem
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-system|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Patient.telecom.userequiredContactPointUse
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-use|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Patient.genderrequiredAdministrativeGender
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/administrative-gender|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Patient.contact:contact.relationshipextensiblePattern: contactData
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/patient-contactrelationship
from the FHIR Standard
Patient.contact:nameOfParent.relationshipextensiblePattern: PRN
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/patient-contactrelationship
from the FHIR Standard
Patient.contact:involvedParticipant.relationshipextensiblePattern: thirdParty
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/patient-contactrelationship
from the FHIR Standard
Patient.communication.languagepreferredCommonLanguages
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages
from the FHIR Standard
Additional Bindings Purpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
Patient.communication:languageOfCorrespondence.languagepreferredCommonLanguages
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages
from the FHIR Standard
Additional Bindings Purpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
Patient.link.typerequiredLinkType
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/link-type|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
ch-addr-2errorPatient.address, Patient.contact:contact.addressFor a Swiss address, a canton abbreviation from the value set 'eCH-0007 Canton Abbreviation' must be used.
: country.extension.where(url = 'http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/iso21090-SC-coding').empty() or (country.extension.where(url = 'http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/iso21090-SC-coding').value.code.startsWith('CH') = false) or (country.extension.where(url = 'http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/iso21090-SC-coding').value.code.startsWith('CH').exists() and (state.empty() or state.memberOf('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/ValueSet/ech-7-cantonabbreviation')))
ch-core-hm-1errorPatient.nameif officalName with eCH-011 Extension is specified, it can only be put on a name where use attribute is official
: family.extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-name' and value='officialName').empty() or (family.extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-name' and value='officialName').exists() and use='official')
ch-core-hm-2errorPatient.nameif orginalName with eCH-011 Extension is specified, it can only be put on a name where use attribute is maiden
: family.extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-name' and value='originalName').empty() or ((family.extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-name' and value='originalName').exists() and use='maiden'))
ch-core-hm-3errorPatient.namech-ext-ech-11-name can only be put on a family name
: descendants().extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-name').count()=family.extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-name').count()
ch-core-hm-4errorPatient.namech-ext-ech-11-firstname can only be put on a given name
: descendants().extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-firstname').count()=given.extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-firstname').count()
ch-ems-epr-patientwarningPatientWarning that the resource is not conform to the CH Core EPR restrictions
: conformsTo('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-core-patient-epr')
ch-pat-1warningPatientIf one ore more human names are provided, at least one human name should have a family and a given name.
: name.where(family.exists() and given.exists()).count()>0 or name.empty()
ch-pat-2warningPatientgender 'unknown' is currently not used in Switzerland in eCH and the EPR
: gender.empty() or gender!='unknown'
ch-pat-3errorPatient.extension:citizenshipISO Country Alpha-2 or ISO Country Alpha-3 code
: ((extension.where(url='code').value.coding.code.length()=2) and extension.where(url='code').value.coding.code.memberOf('http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-2')) or ((extension.where(url='code').value.coding.code.length() = 3) and extension.where(url='code').value.coding.code.memberOf('http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-3'))
cpt-2errorPatient.telecom:email, Patient.telecom:phone, Patient.telecom:internetA system is required if a value is provided.
: value.empty() or system.exists()
dom-2errorPatientIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3errorPatientIf 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-4errorPatientIf 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-5errorPatientIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6best practicePatientA resource should have narrative for robust management
: text.`div`.exists()
ele-1error**ALL** elementsAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1error**ALL** extensionsMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()
pat-1errorPatient.contact, Patient.contact:contact, Patient.contact:nameOfParent, Patient.contact:involvedParticipantSHALL at least contain a contact's details or a reference to an organization
: name.exists() or telecom.exists() or address.exists() or organization.exists()

 

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