Polska specyfikacja bazowa HL7 FHIR (HL7 FHIR PL Base)
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Resource Profile: PLBasePractitioner - Detailed Descriptions

Active as of 2025-10-10

Definitions for the pl-base-practitioner resource profile.

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

0. Practitioner
Definition

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

ShortA person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services
Control0..*
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
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().ofType(canonical) | %resource.descendants().ofType(uri) | %resource.descendants().ofType(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(ofType(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(ofType(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty())
dom-4: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated (contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty())
dom-5: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label (contained.meta.security.empty())
dom-6: A resource should have narrative for robust management (text.`div`.exists())
2. Practitioner.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 its 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 its meaning or interpretation
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supportfalse
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
4. Practitioner.contained
Definition

These resources do not have an independent existence apart from the resource that contains them - they cannot be identified independently, nor can they have their own independent transaction scope. This is allowed to be a Parameters resource if and only if it is referenced by a resource that provides context/meaning.

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..*
This element is affected by the following invariants: dom-2, dom-4, dom-3, dom-5
TypeResource
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesinline resources, anonymous resources, contained resources
6. Practitioner.modifierExtension
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource and that modifies the understanding of the element that contains it and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, 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
Must Supportfalse
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
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())
8. Practitioner.identifier
Definition

An identifier that applies to this person in this role.

ShortAn identifier for the person as this agent
NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
Control10..*
TypeIdentifier
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Often, specific identities are assigned for the agent.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Practitioner.identifier. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ system
  • 10. Practitioner.identifier:pharmacistId
    Slice NamepharmacistId
    Definition

    An identifier that applies to this person in this role.

    ShortAn identifier for the person as this agent
    NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
    Control0..1*
    TypeIdentifier
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supportfalse
    Summarytrue
    Requirements

    Often, specific identities are assigned for the agent.

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

    The purpose of this identifier.

    Shortusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
    Comments

    Applications can assume that an identifier is permanent unless it explicitly says that it is temporary.

    Control0..1
    BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from IdentifierUsehttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|5.0.0
    (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|5.0.0)

    Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .

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

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

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

    Establishes the namespace for the value - that is, an absolute URL that describes a set values that are unique.

    ShortThe namespace for the identifier value
    Comments

    Identifier.system is always case sensitive.

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

    There are many sets of identifiers. To perform matching of two identifiers, we need to know what set we're dealing with. The system identifies a particular set of unique identifiers.

    Pattern Valueurn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.3.4424.1.6.1
    ExampleGeneral: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    16. Practitioner.identifier:physicianId
    Slice NamephysicianId
    Definition

    An identifier that applies to this person in this role.

    ShortAn identifier for the person as this agent
    NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
    Control0..1*
    TypeIdentifier
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supportfalse
    Summarytrue
    Requirements

    Often, specific identities are assigned for the agent.

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

    The purpose of this identifier.

    Shortusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
    Comments

    Applications can assume that an identifier is permanent unless it explicitly says that it is temporary.

    Control0..1
    BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from IdentifierUsehttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|5.0.0
    (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|5.0.0)

    Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .

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

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

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

    Establishes the namespace for the value - that is, an absolute URL that describes a set values that are unique.

    ShortThe namespace for the identifier value
    Comments

    Identifier.system is always case sensitive.

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

    There are many sets of identifiers. To perform matching of two identifiers, we need to know what set we're dealing with. The system identifies a particular set of unique identifiers.

    Pattern Valueurn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.3.4424.1.6.2
    ExampleGeneral: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    22. Practitioner.identifier:nurseId
    Slice NamenurseId
    Definition

    An identifier that applies to this person in this role.

    ShortAn identifier for the person as this agent
    NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
    Control0..1*
    TypeIdentifier
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supportfalse
    Summarytrue
    Requirements

    Often, specific identities are assigned for the agent.

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

    The purpose of this identifier.

    Shortusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
    Comments

    Applications can assume that an identifier is permanent unless it explicitly says that it is temporary.

    Control0..1
    BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from IdentifierUsehttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|5.0.0
    (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|5.0.0)

    Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .

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

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

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

    Establishes the namespace for the value - that is, an absolute URL that describes a set values that are unique.

    ShortThe namespace for the identifier value
    Comments

    Identifier.system is always case sensitive.

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

    There are many sets of identifiers. To perform matching of two identifiers, we need to know what set we're dealing with. The system identifies a particular set of unique identifiers.

    Pattern Valueurn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.3.4424.1.6.3
    ExampleGeneral: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    28. Practitioner.identifier:labDiagnosticianId
    Slice NamelabDiagnosticianId
    Definition

    An identifier that applies to this person in this role.

    ShortAn identifier for the person as this agent
    NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
    Control0..1*
    TypeIdentifier
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supportfalse
    Summarytrue
    Requirements

    Often, specific identities are assigned for the agent.

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

    The purpose of this identifier.

    Shortusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
    Comments

    Applications can assume that an identifier is permanent unless it explicitly says that it is temporary.

    Control0..1
    BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from IdentifierUsehttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|5.0.0
    (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|5.0.0)

    Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .

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

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

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

    Establishes the namespace for the value - that is, an absolute URL that describes a set values that are unique.

    ShortThe namespace for the identifier value
    Comments

    Identifier.system is always case sensitive.

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

    There are many sets of identifiers. To perform matching of two identifiers, we need to know what set we're dealing with. The system identifies a particular set of unique identifiers.

    Pattern Valueurn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.3.4424.1.6.4
    ExampleGeneral: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    34. Practitioner.active
    Definition

    Whether this practitioner's record is in active use.

    ShortWhether this practitioner's record is in active use
    Comments

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

    Control0..1
    Typeboolean
    Is Modifiertrue because This element is labelled as a modifier because it is a status element that can indicate that a record should not be treated as valid
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Must Supportfalse
    Summarytrue
    Requirements

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

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

    The name(s) associated with the practitioner.

    ShortThe name(s) associated with the practitioner
    Comments

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

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

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

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

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

    The official qualifications, certifications, accreditations, training, licenses (and other types of educations/skills/capabilities) that authorize or otherwise pertain to the provision of care by the practitioner.

    For example, a medical license issued by a medical board of licensure authorizing the practitioner to practice medicine within a certain locality.

    ShortQualifications, certifications, accreditations, licenses, training, etc. pertaining to the provision of care
    Comments

    The PractitionerRole.specialty defines the functional role that they are practicing at a given organization or location. Those specialties may or might not require a qualification, and are not defined on the practitioner.

    Control0..*
    TypeBackboneElement
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supportfalse
    Summaryfalse
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Practitioner.qualification. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
    • value @ code.coding.system
    • 40. Practitioner.qualification.modifierExtension
      Definition

      May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, 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())
      42. Practitioner.qualification.code
      Definition

      Coded representation of the qualification.

      ShortCoded representation of the qualification
      Control1..1
      BindingFor example codes, see hl7VS-degreeLicenseCertificatehttp://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0360
      (example to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0360)

      Specific qualification the practitioner has to provide a service.

      TypeCodeableConcept
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      44. Practitioner.qualification:FARM
      Slice NameFARM
      Definition

      The official qualifications, certifications, accreditations, training, licenses (and other types of educations/skills/capabilities) that authorize or otherwise pertain to the provision of care by the practitioner.

      For example, a medical license issued by a medical board of licensure authorizing the practitioner to practice medicine within a certain locality.

      ShortQualifications, certifications, accreditations, licenses, training, etc. pertaining to the provision of care
      Comments

      The PractitionerRole.specialty defines the functional role that they are practicing at a given organization or location. Those specialties may or might not require a qualification, and are not defined on the practitioner.

      Control0..1*
      TypeBackboneElement
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      46. Practitioner.qualification:FARM.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 managable, 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())
      48. Practitioner.qualification:FARM.code
      Definition

      Coded representation of the qualification.

      ShortCoded representation of the qualification
      Control1..1
      BindingFor example codes, see hl7VS-degreeLicenseCertificatehttp://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0360
      (example to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0360)

      Specific qualification the practitioner has to provide a service.

      TypeCodeableConcept
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      50. Practitioner.qualification:LEK
      Slice NameLEK
      Definition

      The official qualifications, certifications, accreditations, training, licenses (and other types of educations/skills/capabilities) that authorize or otherwise pertain to the provision of care by the practitioner.

      For example, a medical license issued by a medical board of licensure authorizing the practitioner to practice medicine within a certain locality.

      ShortQualifications, certifications, accreditations, licenses, training, etc. pertaining to the provision of care
      Comments

      The PractitionerRole.specialty defines the functional role that they are practicing at a given organization or location. Those specialties may or might not require a qualification, and are not defined on the practitioner.

      Control0..1*
      TypeBackboneElement
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      52. Practitioner.qualification:LEK.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 managable, 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())
      54. Practitioner.qualification:LEK.code
      Definition

      Coded representation of the qualification.

      ShortCoded representation of the qualification
      Control1..1
      BindingFor example codes, see hl7VS-degreeLicenseCertificatehttp://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0360
      (example to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0360)

      Specific qualification the practitioner has to provide a service.

      TypeCodeableConcept
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      56. Practitioner.qualification:LEKD
      Slice NameLEKD
      Definition

      The official qualifications, certifications, accreditations, training, licenses (and other types of educations/skills/capabilities) that authorize or otherwise pertain to the provision of care by the practitioner.

      For example, a medical license issued by a medical board of licensure authorizing the practitioner to practice medicine within a certain locality.

      ShortQualifications, certifications, accreditations, licenses, training, etc. pertaining to the provision of care
      Comments

      The PractitionerRole.specialty defines the functional role that they are practicing at a given organization or location. Those specialties may or might not require a qualification, and are not defined on the practitioner.

      Control0..1*
      TypeBackboneElement
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      58. Practitioner.qualification:LEKD.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 managable, 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())
      60. Practitioner.qualification:LEKD.code
      Definition

      Coded representation of the qualification.

      ShortCoded representation of the qualification
      Control1..1
      BindingFor example codes, see hl7VS-degreeLicenseCertificatehttp://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0360
      (example to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0360)

      Specific qualification the practitioner has to provide a service.

      TypeCodeableConcept
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      62. Practitioner.qualification:FEL
      Slice NameFEL
      Definition

      The official qualifications, certifications, accreditations, training, licenses (and other types of educations/skills/capabilities) that authorize or otherwise pertain to the provision of care by the practitioner.

      For example, a medical license issued by a medical board of licensure authorizing the practitioner to practice medicine within a certain locality.

      ShortQualifications, certifications, accreditations, licenses, training, etc. pertaining to the provision of care
      Comments

      The PractitionerRole.specialty defines the functional role that they are practicing at a given organization or location. Those specialties may or might not require a qualification, and are not defined on the practitioner.

      Control0..1*
      TypeBackboneElement
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      64. Practitioner.qualification:FEL.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 managable, 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())
      66. Practitioner.qualification:FEL.code
      Definition

      Coded representation of the qualification.

      ShortCoded representation of the qualification
      Control1..1
      BindingFor example codes, see hl7VS-degreeLicenseCertificatehttp://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0360
      (example to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0360)

      Specific qualification the practitioner has to provide a service.

      TypeCodeableConcept
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      68. Practitioner.qualification:PIEL
      Slice NamePIEL
      Definition

      The official qualifications, certifications, accreditations, training, licenses (and other types of educations/skills/capabilities) that authorize or otherwise pertain to the provision of care by the practitioner.

      For example, a medical license issued by a medical board of licensure authorizing the practitioner to practice medicine within a certain locality.

      ShortQualifications, certifications, accreditations, licenses, training, etc. pertaining to the provision of care
      Comments

      The PractitionerRole.specialty defines the functional role that they are practicing at a given organization or location. Those specialties may or might not require a qualification, and are not defined on the practitioner.

      Control0..1*
      TypeBackboneElement
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      70. Practitioner.qualification:PIEL.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 managable, 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())
      72. Practitioner.qualification:PIEL.code
      Definition

      Coded representation of the qualification.

      ShortCoded representation of the qualification
      Control1..1
      BindingFor example codes, see hl7VS-degreeLicenseCertificatehttp://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0360
      (example to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0360)

      Specific qualification the practitioner has to provide a service.

      TypeCodeableConcept
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      74. Practitioner.qualification:POL
      Slice NamePOL
      Definition

      The official qualifications, certifications, accreditations, training, licenses (and other types of educations/skills/capabilities) that authorize or otherwise pertain to the provision of care by the practitioner.

      For example, a medical license issued by a medical board of licensure authorizing the practitioner to practice medicine within a certain locality.

      ShortQualifications, certifications, accreditations, licenses, training, etc. pertaining to the provision of care
      Comments

      The PractitionerRole.specialty defines the functional role that they are practicing at a given organization or location. Those specialties may or might not require a qualification, and are not defined on the practitioner.

      Control0..1*
      TypeBackboneElement
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      76. Practitioner.qualification:POL.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 managable, 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())
      78. Practitioner.qualification:POL.code
      Definition

      Coded representation of the qualification.

      ShortCoded representation of the qualification
      Control1..1
      BindingFor example codes, see hl7VS-degreeLicenseCertificatehttp://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0360
      (example to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0360)

      Specific qualification the practitioner has to provide a service.

      TypeCodeableConcept
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      80. Practitioner.qualification:DLAB
      Slice NameDLAB
      Definition

      The official qualifications, certifications, accreditations, training, licenses (and other types of educations/skills/capabilities) that authorize or otherwise pertain to the provision of care by the practitioner.

      For example, a medical license issued by a medical board of licensure authorizing the practitioner to practice medicine within a certain locality.

      ShortQualifications, certifications, accreditations, licenses, training, etc. pertaining to the provision of care
      Comments

      The PractitionerRole.specialty defines the functional role that they are practicing at a given organization or location. Those specialties may or might not require a qualification, and are not defined on the practitioner.

      Control0..1*
      TypeBackboneElement
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      82. Practitioner.qualification:DLAB.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 managable, 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())
      84. Practitioner.qualification:DLAB.code
      Definition

      Coded representation of the qualification.

      ShortCoded representation of the qualification
      Control1..1
      BindingFor example codes, see hl7VS-degreeLicenseCertificatehttp://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0360
      (example to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0360)

      Specific qualification the practitioner has to provide a service.

      TypeCodeableConcept
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      86. Practitioner.qualification:TFARM
      Slice NameTFARM
      Definition

      The official qualifications, certifications, accreditations, training, licenses (and other types of educations/skills/capabilities) that authorize or otherwise pertain to the provision of care by the practitioner.

      For example, a medical license issued by a medical board of licensure authorizing the practitioner to practice medicine within a certain locality.

      ShortQualifications, certifications, accreditations, licenses, training, etc. pertaining to the provision of care
      Comments

      The PractitionerRole.specialty defines the functional role that they are practicing at a given organization or location. Those specialties may or might not require a qualification, and are not defined on the practitioner.

      Control0..1*
      TypeBackboneElement
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      88. Practitioner.qualification:TFARM.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 managable, 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())
      90. Practitioner.qualification:TFARM.code
      Definition

      Coded representation of the qualification.

      ShortCoded representation of the qualification
      Control1..1
      BindingFor example codes, see hl7VS-degreeLicenseCertificatehttp://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0360
      (example to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0360)

      Specific qualification the practitioner has to provide a service.

      TypeCodeableConcept
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      92. Practitioner.qualification:specialty
      Slice Namespecialty
      Definition

      The official qualifications, certifications, accreditations, training, licenses (and other types of educations/skills/capabilities) that authorize or otherwise pertain to the provision of care by the practitioner.

      For example, a medical license issued by a medical board of licensure authorizing the practitioner to practice medicine within a certain locality.

      ShortQualifications, certifications, accreditations, licenses, training, etc. pertaining to the provision of care
      Comments

      The PractitionerRole.specialty defines the functional role that they are practicing at a given organization or location. Those specialties may or might not require a qualification, and are not defined on the practitioner.

      Control0..*
      TypeBackboneElement
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      94. Practitioner.qualification:specialty.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 managable, 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())
      96. Practitioner.qualification:specialty.identifier
      Definition

      An identifier that applies to this person's qualification.

      ShortAn identifier for this qualification for the practitioner
      NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
      Control0..0*
      TypeIdentifier
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Requirements

      Often, specific identities are assigned for the qualification.

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

      Coded representation of the qualification.

      ShortCoded representation of the qualification
      Control1..1
      BindingFor example codes, see hl7VS-degreeLicenseCertificatehttp://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0360
      (example to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0360)

      Specific qualification the practitioner has to provide a service.

      TypeCodeableConcept
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summaryfalse
      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 foundhere

      0. Practitioner
      2. Practitioner.identifier
      NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
      Control1..?
      Must Supporttrue
      SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Practitioner.identifier. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
      • value @ system
      • 4. Practitioner.identifier:pharmacistId
        Slice NamepharmacistId
        NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
        Control0..1
        6. Practitioner.identifier:pharmacistId.system
        Control1..?
        Pattern Valueurn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.3.4424.1.6.1
        8. Practitioner.identifier:physicianId
        Slice NamephysicianId
        NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
        Control0..1
        10. Practitioner.identifier:physicianId.system
        Control1..?
        Pattern Valueurn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.3.4424.1.6.2
        12. Practitioner.identifier:nurseId
        Slice NamenurseId
        NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
        Control0..1
        14. Practitioner.identifier:nurseId.system
        Control1..?
        Pattern Valueurn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.3.4424.1.6.3
        16. Practitioner.identifier:labDiagnosticianId
        Slice NamelabDiagnosticianId
        NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
        Control0..1
        18. Practitioner.identifier:labDiagnosticianId.system
        Control1..?
        Pattern Valueurn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.3.4424.1.6.4
        20. Practitioner.name
        Control1..1
        22. Practitioner.qualification
        SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Practitioner.qualification. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
        • value @ code.coding.system
        • 24. Practitioner.qualification:FARM
          Slice NameFARM
          Control0..1
          26. Practitioner.qualification:FARM.identifier
          NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
          28. Practitioner.qualification:FARM.identifier.system
          Pattern Valueurn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.3.4424.1.6.1
          30. Practitioner.qualification:FARM.identifier.value
          Control1..?
          32. Practitioner.qualification:FARM.code
          34. Practitioner.qualification:FARM.code.coding
          36. Practitioner.qualification:FARM.code.coding.system
          Control1..?
          Pattern Valuehttp://hl7.org.pl/fhir/CodeSystem/pl-medicalProfession-CS
          38. Practitioner.qualification:FARM.code.coding.code
          Pattern ValueFARM
          40. Practitioner.qualification:LEK
          Slice NameLEK
          Control0..1
          42. Practitioner.qualification:LEK.identifier
          NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
          44. Practitioner.qualification:LEK.identifier.system
          Pattern Valueurn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.3.4424.1.6.2
          46. Practitioner.qualification:LEK.identifier.value
          Control1..?
          48. Practitioner.qualification:LEK.code
          50. Practitioner.qualification:LEK.code.coding
          52. Practitioner.qualification:LEK.code.coding.system
          Control1..?
          Pattern Valuehttp://hl7.org.pl/fhir/CodeSystem/pl-medicalProfession-CS
          54. Practitioner.qualification:LEK.code.coding.code
          Pattern ValueLEK
          56. Practitioner.qualification:LEKD
          Slice NameLEKD
          Control0..1
          58. Practitioner.qualification:LEKD.identifier
          NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
          60. Practitioner.qualification:LEKD.identifier.system
          Pattern Valueurn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.3.4424.1.6.2
          62. Practitioner.qualification:LEKD.identifier.value
          Control1..?
          64. Practitioner.qualification:LEKD.code
          66. Practitioner.qualification:LEKD.code.coding
          68. Practitioner.qualification:LEKD.code.coding.system
          Control1..?
          Pattern Valuehttp://hl7.org.pl/fhir/CodeSystem/pl-medicalProfession-CS
          70. Practitioner.qualification:LEKD.code.coding.code
          Pattern ValueLEKD
          72. Practitioner.qualification:FEL
          Slice NameFEL
          Control0..1
          74. Practitioner.qualification:FEL.code
          76. Practitioner.qualification:FEL.code.coding
          78. Practitioner.qualification:FEL.code.coding.system
          Control1..?
          Pattern Valuehttp://hl7.org.pl/fhir/CodeSystem/pl-medicalProfession-CS
          80. Practitioner.qualification:FEL.code.coding.code
          Pattern ValueFEL
          82. Practitioner.qualification:PIEL
          Slice NamePIEL
          Control0..1
          84. Practitioner.qualification:PIEL.identifier
          NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
          86. Practitioner.qualification:PIEL.identifier.system
          Pattern Valueurn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.3.4424.1.6.3
          88. Practitioner.qualification:PIEL.identifier.value
          Control1..?
          90. Practitioner.qualification:PIEL.code
          92. Practitioner.qualification:PIEL.code.coding
          94. Practitioner.qualification:PIEL.code.coding.system
          Control1..?
          Pattern Valuehttp://hl7.org.pl/fhir/CodeSystem/pl-medicalProfession-CS
          96. Practitioner.qualification:PIEL.code.coding.code
          Pattern ValuePIEL
          98. Practitioner.qualification:POL
          Slice NamePOL
          Control0..1
          100. Practitioner.qualification:POL.identifier
          NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
          102. Practitioner.qualification:POL.identifier.system
          Pattern Valueurn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.3.4424.1.6.3
          104. Practitioner.qualification:POL.identifier.value
          Control1..?
          106. Practitioner.qualification:POL.code
          108. Practitioner.qualification:POL.code.coding
          110. Practitioner.qualification:POL.code.coding.system
          Control1..?
          Pattern Valuehttp://hl7.org.pl/fhir/CodeSystem/pl-medicalProfession-CS
          112. Practitioner.qualification:POL.code.coding.code
          Pattern ValuePOL
          114. Practitioner.qualification:DLAB
          Slice NameDLAB
          Control0..1
          116. Practitioner.qualification:DLAB.identifier
          NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
          118. Practitioner.qualification:DLAB.identifier.system
          Pattern Valueurn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.3.4424.1.6.4
          120. Practitioner.qualification:DLAB.identifier.value
          Control1..?
          122. Practitioner.qualification:DLAB.code
          124. Practitioner.qualification:DLAB.code.coding
          126. Practitioner.qualification:DLAB.code.coding.system
          Control1..?
          Pattern Valuehttp://hl7.org.pl/fhir/CodeSystem/pl-medicalProfession-CS
          128. Practitioner.qualification:DLAB.code.coding.code
          Pattern ValueDLAB
          130. Practitioner.qualification:TFARM
          Slice NameTFARM
          Control0..1
          132. Practitioner.qualification:TFARM.code
          134. Practitioner.qualification:TFARM.code.coding
          136. Practitioner.qualification:TFARM.code.coding.system
          Control1..?
          Pattern Valuehttp://hl7.org.pl/fhir/CodeSystem/pl-medicalProfession-CS
          138. Practitioner.qualification:TFARM.code.coding.code
          Pattern ValueTFARM
          140. Practitioner.qualification:specialty
          Slice Namespecialty
          Control0..*
          142. Practitioner.qualification:specialty.identifier
          NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
          Control0..0
          144. Practitioner.qualification:specialty.code
          146. Practitioner.qualification:specialty.code.coding
          148. Practitioner.qualification:specialty.code.coding.system
          Control1..?
          Pattern Valuehttp://hl7.org.pl/fhir/CodeSystem/pl-practitionerSpecialty-CS
          150. Practitioner.qualification:specialty.code.coding.code
          Control1..?

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

          0. Practitioner
          Definition

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

          ShortA person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services
          Control0..*
          Is Modifierfalse
          Must Supportfalse
          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().ofType(canonical) | %resource.descendants().ofType(uri) | %resource.descendants().ofType(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(ofType(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(ofType(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty())
          dom-4: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated (contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty())
          dom-5: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label (contained.meta.security.empty())
          dom-6: A resource should have narrative for robust management (text.`div`.exists())
          2. Practitioner.id
          Definition

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

          ShortLogical id of this artifact
          Comments

          Within the context of the FHIR RESTful interactions, the resource has an id except for cases like the create and conditional update. Otherwise, the use of the resouce id depends on the given use case.

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

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

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

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

          ShortA set of rules under which this content was created
          Comments

          Asserting this rule set restricts the content to be only understood by a limited set of trading partners. This inherently limits the usefulness of the data in the long term. However, the existing health eco-system is highly fractured, and not yet ready to define, collect, and exchange data in a generally computable sense. Wherever possible, implementers and/or specification writers should avoid using this element. Often, when used, the URL is a reference to an implementation guide that defines these special rules as part of its 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 its meaning or interpretation
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Must Supportfalse
          Summarytrue
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          8. Practitioner.language
          Definition

          The base language in which the resource is written.

          ShortLanguage of the resource content
          Comments

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

          Control0..1
          BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from AllLanguages
          (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/all-languages|5.0.0)

          IETF language tag for a human language

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

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

          ShortText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
          Comments

          Contained resources do not have a 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
          This element is affected by the following invariants: dom-6
          TypeNarrative
          Is Modifierfalse
          Must Supportfalse
          Summaryfalse
          Alternate Namesnarrative, html, xhtml, display
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          12. Practitioner.contained
          Definition

          These resources do not have an independent existence apart from the resource that contains them - they cannot be identified independently, nor can they have their own independent transaction scope. This is allowed to be a Parameters resource if and only if it is referenced by a resource that provides context/meaning.

          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..*
          This element is affected by the following invariants: dom-2, dom-4, dom-3, dom-5
          TypeResource
          Is Modifierfalse
          Must Supportfalse
          Summaryfalse
          Alternate Namesinline resources, anonymous resources, contained resources
          14. Practitioner.extension
          Definition

          May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, 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
          Must Supportfalse
          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())
          16. Practitioner.modifierExtension
          Definition

          May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource and that modifies the understanding of the element that contains it and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, 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
          Must Supportfalse
          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
          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. Practitioner.identifier
          Definition

          An identifier that applies to this person in this role.

          ShortAn identifier for the person as this agent
          NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
          Control1..*
          TypeIdentifier
          Is Modifierfalse
          Must Supporttrue
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          Often, specific identities are assigned for the agent.

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

            An identifier that applies to this person in this role.

            ShortAn identifier for the person as this agent
            NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
            Control0..1
            TypeIdentifier
            Is Modifierfalse
            Must Supportfalse
            Summarytrue
            Requirements

            Often, specific identities are assigned for the agent.

            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            22. Practitioner.identifier:pharmacistId.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
            This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
            Typeid
            Is Modifierfalse
            XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
            Summaryfalse
            24. Practitioner.identifier:pharmacistId.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 managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

            ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
            Comments

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

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

              The purpose of this identifier.

              Shortusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
              Comments

              Applications can assume that an identifier is permanent unless it explicitly says that it is temporary.

              Control0..1
              BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from IdentifierUse
              (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|5.0.0)

              Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .

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

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

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              28. Practitioner.identifier:pharmacistId.type
              Definition

              A coded type for the identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.

              ShortDescription of identifier
              Comments

              This element deals only with general categories of identifiers. It SHOULD not be used for codes that correspond 1..1 with the Identifier.system. Some identifiers may fall into multiple categories due to common usage. Where the system is known, a type is unnecessary because the type is always part of the system definition. However systems often need to handle identifiers where the system is not known. There is not a 1:1 relationship between type and system, since many different systems have the same type.

              Control0..1
              BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from IdentifierTypeCodes
              (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type|5.0.0)

              A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.

              TypeCodeableConcept
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              Allows users to make use of identifiers when the identifier system is not known.

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

              Establishes the namespace for the value - that is, an absolute URL that describes a set values that are unique.

              ShortThe namespace for the identifier value
              Comments

              Identifier.system is always case sensitive.

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

              There are many sets of identifiers. To perform matching of two identifiers, we need to know what set we're dealing with. The system identifies a particular set of unique identifiers.

              Pattern Valueurn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.3.4424.1.6.1
              ExampleGeneral: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              32. Practitioner.identifier:pharmacistId.value
              Definition

              The portion of the identifier typically relevant to the user and which is unique within the context of the system.

              ShortThe value that is unique
              Comments

              If the value is a full URI, then the system SHALL be urn:ietf:rfc:3986. The value's primary purpose is computational mapping. As a result, it may be normalized for comparison purposes (e.g. removing non-significant whitespace, dashes, etc.) A value formatted for human display can be conveyed using the http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/rendered-value). Identifier.value is to be treated as case sensitive unless knowledge of the Identifier.system allows the processer to be confident that non-case-sensitive processing is safe.

              Control0..1
              This element is affected by the following invariants: ident-1
              Typestring
              Is Modifierfalse
              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
              Summarytrue
              ExampleGeneral: 123456
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              34. Practitioner.identifier:pharmacistId.period
              Definition

              Time period during which identifier is/was valid for use.

              ShortTime period when id is/was valid for use
              Control0..1
              TypePeriod
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summarytrue
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              36. Practitioner.identifier:pharmacistId.assigner
              Definition

              Organization that issued/manages the identifier.

              ShortOrganization that issued id (may be just text)
              Comments

              The Identifier.assigner may omit the .reference element and only contain a .display element reflecting the name or other textual information about the assigning organization.

              Control0..1
              TypeReference(Organization)
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summarytrue
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              38. Practitioner.identifier:physicianId
              Slice NamephysicianId
              Definition

              An identifier that applies to this person in this role.

              ShortAn identifier for the person as this agent
              NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
              Control0..1
              TypeIdentifier
              Is Modifierfalse
              Must Supportfalse
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              Often, specific identities are assigned for the agent.

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              40. Practitioner.identifier:physicianId.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
              This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
              Typeid
              Is Modifierfalse
              XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
              Summaryfalse
              42. Practitioner.identifier:physicianId.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 managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

              ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
              Comments

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

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

                The purpose of this identifier.

                Shortusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
                Comments

                Applications can assume that an identifier is permanent unless it explicitly says that it is temporary.

                Control0..1
                BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from IdentifierUse
                (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|5.0.0)

                Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .

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

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

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

                A coded type for the identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.

                ShortDescription of identifier
                Comments

                This element deals only with general categories of identifiers. It SHOULD not be used for codes that correspond 1..1 with the Identifier.system. Some identifiers may fall into multiple categories due to common usage. Where the system is known, a type is unnecessary because the type is always part of the system definition. However systems often need to handle identifiers where the system is not known. There is not a 1:1 relationship between type and system, since many different systems have the same type.

                Control0..1
                BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from IdentifierTypeCodes
                (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type|5.0.0)

                A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.

                TypeCodeableConcept
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summarytrue
                Requirements

                Allows users to make use of identifiers when the identifier system is not known.

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

                Establishes the namespace for the value - that is, an absolute URL that describes a set values that are unique.

                ShortThe namespace for the identifier value
                Comments

                Identifier.system is always case sensitive.

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

                There are many sets of identifiers. To perform matching of two identifiers, we need to know what set we're dealing with. The system identifies a particular set of unique identifiers.

                Pattern Valueurn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.3.4424.1.6.2
                ExampleGeneral: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                50. Practitioner.identifier:physicianId.value
                Definition

                The portion of the identifier typically relevant to the user and which is unique within the context of the system.

                ShortThe value that is unique
                Comments

                If the value is a full URI, then the system SHALL be urn:ietf:rfc:3986. The value's primary purpose is computational mapping. As a result, it may be normalized for comparison purposes (e.g. removing non-significant whitespace, dashes, etc.) A value formatted for human display can be conveyed using the http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/rendered-value). Identifier.value is to be treated as case sensitive unless knowledge of the Identifier.system allows the processer to be confident that non-case-sensitive processing is safe.

                Control0..1
                This element is affected by the following invariants: ident-1
                Typestring
                Is Modifierfalse
                Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                Summarytrue
                ExampleGeneral: 123456
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                52. Practitioner.identifier:physicianId.period
                Definition

                Time period during which identifier is/was valid for use.

                ShortTime period when id is/was valid for use
                Control0..1
                TypePeriod
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summarytrue
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                54. Practitioner.identifier:physicianId.assigner
                Definition

                Organization that issued/manages the identifier.

                ShortOrganization that issued id (may be just text)
                Comments

                The Identifier.assigner may omit the .reference element and only contain a .display element reflecting the name or other textual information about the assigning organization.

                Control0..1
                TypeReference(Organization)
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summarytrue
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                56. Practitioner.identifier:nurseId
                Slice NamenurseId
                Definition

                An identifier that applies to this person in this role.

                ShortAn identifier for the person as this agent
                NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
                Control0..1
                TypeIdentifier
                Is Modifierfalse
                Must Supportfalse
                Summarytrue
                Requirements

                Often, specific identities are assigned for the agent.

                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                58. Practitioner.identifier:nurseId.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
                This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                Typeid
                Is Modifierfalse
                XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                Summaryfalse
                60. Practitioner.identifier:nurseId.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 managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                Comments

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

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

                  The purpose of this identifier.

                  Shortusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
                  Comments

                  Applications can assume that an identifier is permanent unless it explicitly says that it is temporary.

                  Control0..1
                  BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from IdentifierUse
                  (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|5.0.0)

                  Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .

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

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

                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  64. Practitioner.identifier:nurseId.type
                  Definition

                  A coded type for the identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.

                  ShortDescription of identifier
                  Comments

                  This element deals only with general categories of identifiers. It SHOULD not be used for codes that correspond 1..1 with the Identifier.system. Some identifiers may fall into multiple categories due to common usage. Where the system is known, a type is unnecessary because the type is always part of the system definition. However systems often need to handle identifiers where the system is not known. There is not a 1:1 relationship between type and system, since many different systems have the same type.

                  Control0..1
                  BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from IdentifierTypeCodes
                  (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type|5.0.0)

                  A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.

                  TypeCodeableConcept
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Summarytrue
                  Requirements

                  Allows users to make use of identifiers when the identifier system is not known.

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

                  Establishes the namespace for the value - that is, an absolute URL that describes a set values that are unique.

                  ShortThe namespace for the identifier value
                  Comments

                  Identifier.system is always case sensitive.

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

                  There are many sets of identifiers. To perform matching of two identifiers, we need to know what set we're dealing with. The system identifies a particular set of unique identifiers.

                  Pattern Valueurn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.3.4424.1.6.3
                  ExampleGeneral: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  68. Practitioner.identifier:nurseId.value
                  Definition

                  The portion of the identifier typically relevant to the user and which is unique within the context of the system.

                  ShortThe value that is unique
                  Comments

                  If the value is a full URI, then the system SHALL be urn:ietf:rfc:3986. The value's primary purpose is computational mapping. As a result, it may be normalized for comparison purposes (e.g. removing non-significant whitespace, dashes, etc.) A value formatted for human display can be conveyed using the http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/rendered-value). Identifier.value is to be treated as case sensitive unless knowledge of the Identifier.system allows the processer to be confident that non-case-sensitive processing is safe.

                  Control0..1
                  This element is affected by the following invariants: ident-1
                  Typestring
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                  Summarytrue
                  ExampleGeneral: 123456
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  70. Practitioner.identifier:nurseId.period
                  Definition

                  Time period during which identifier is/was valid for use.

                  ShortTime period when id is/was valid for use
                  Control0..1
                  TypePeriod
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Summarytrue
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  72. Practitioner.identifier:nurseId.assigner
                  Definition

                  Organization that issued/manages the identifier.

                  ShortOrganization that issued id (may be just text)
                  Comments

                  The Identifier.assigner may omit the .reference element and only contain a .display element reflecting the name or other textual information about the assigning organization.

                  Control0..1
                  TypeReference(Organization)
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Summarytrue
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  74. Practitioner.identifier:labDiagnosticianId
                  Slice NamelabDiagnosticianId
                  Definition

                  An identifier that applies to this person in this role.

                  ShortAn identifier for the person as this agent
                  NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
                  Control0..1
                  TypeIdentifier
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Must Supportfalse
                  Summarytrue
                  Requirements

                  Often, specific identities are assigned for the agent.

                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  76. Practitioner.identifier:labDiagnosticianId.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
                  This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                  Typeid
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                  Summaryfalse
                  78. Practitioner.identifier:labDiagnosticianId.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 managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                  ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                  Comments

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

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

                    The purpose of this identifier.

                    Shortusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
                    Comments

                    Applications can assume that an identifier is permanent unless it explicitly says that it is temporary.

                    Control0..1
                    BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from IdentifierUse
                    (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|5.0.0)

                    Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .

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

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

                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    82. Practitioner.identifier:labDiagnosticianId.type
                    Definition

                    A coded type for the identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.

                    ShortDescription of identifier
                    Comments

                    This element deals only with general categories of identifiers. It SHOULD not be used for codes that correspond 1..1 with the Identifier.system. Some identifiers may fall into multiple categories due to common usage. Where the system is known, a type is unnecessary because the type is always part of the system definition. However systems often need to handle identifiers where the system is not known. There is not a 1:1 relationship between type and system, since many different systems have the same type.

                    Control0..1
                    BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from IdentifierTypeCodes
                    (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type|5.0.0)

                    A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.

                    TypeCodeableConcept
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Summarytrue
                    Requirements

                    Allows users to make use of identifiers when the identifier system is not known.

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

                    Establishes the namespace for the value - that is, an absolute URL that describes a set values that are unique.

                    ShortThe namespace for the identifier value
                    Comments

                    Identifier.system is always case sensitive.

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

                    There are many sets of identifiers. To perform matching of two identifiers, we need to know what set we're dealing with. The system identifies a particular set of unique identifiers.

                    Pattern Valueurn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.3.4424.1.6.4
                    ExampleGeneral: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    86. Practitioner.identifier:labDiagnosticianId.value
                    Definition

                    The portion of the identifier typically relevant to the user and which is unique within the context of the system.

                    ShortThe value that is unique
                    Comments

                    If the value is a full URI, then the system SHALL be urn:ietf:rfc:3986. The value's primary purpose is computational mapping. As a result, it may be normalized for comparison purposes (e.g. removing non-significant whitespace, dashes, etc.) A value formatted for human display can be conveyed using the http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/rendered-value). Identifier.value is to be treated as case sensitive unless knowledge of the Identifier.system allows the processer to be confident that non-case-sensitive processing is safe.

                    Control0..1
                    This element is affected by the following invariants: ident-1
                    Typestring
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                    Summarytrue
                    ExampleGeneral: 123456
                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    88. Practitioner.identifier:labDiagnosticianId.period
                    Definition

                    Time period during which identifier is/was valid for use.

                    ShortTime period when id is/was valid for use
                    Control0..1
                    TypePeriod
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Summarytrue
                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    90. Practitioner.identifier:labDiagnosticianId.assigner
                    Definition

                    Organization that issued/manages the identifier.

                    ShortOrganization that issued id (may be just text)
                    Comments

                    The Identifier.assigner may omit the .reference element and only contain a .display element reflecting the name or other textual information about the assigning organization.

                    Control0..1
                    TypeReference(Organization)
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Summarytrue
                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    92. Practitioner.active
                    Definition

                    Whether this practitioner's record is in active use.

                    ShortWhether this practitioner's record is in active use
                    Comments

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

                    Control0..1
                    Typeboolean
                    Is Modifiertrue because This element is labelled as a modifier because it is a status element that can indicate that a record should not be treated as valid
                    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                    Must Supportfalse
                    Summarytrue
                    Requirements

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

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

                    The name(s) associated with the practitioner.

                    ShortThe name(s) associated with the practitioner
                    Comments

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

                    Control0..*
                    TypeContactPoint
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Must Supportfalse
                    Summarytrue
                    Requirements

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

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

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

                    Shortmale | female | other | unknown
                    Control0..1
                    BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from AdministrativeGender
                    (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/administrative-gender|5.0.0)

                    The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.

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

                    Needed to address the person correctly.

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

                    The date of birth for the practitioner.

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

                    Needed for identification.

                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    102. Practitioner.deceased[x]
                    Definition

                    Indicates if the practitioner is deceased or not.

                    ShortIndicates if the practitioner is deceased or not
                    Comments

                    If there's no value in the instance, it means there is no statement on whether or not the practitioner is deceased. Most systems will interpret the absence of a value as a sign of the person being alive.

                    Control0..1
                    TypeChoice of: boolean, dateTime
                    [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                    Must Supportfalse
                    Summarytrue
                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    104. Practitioner.address
                    Definition

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

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

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

                    Control0..*
                    TypeAddress
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Must Supportfalse
                    Summarytrue
                    Requirements

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

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

                    Image of the person.

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

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

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

                    The official qualifications, certifications, accreditations, training, licenses (and other types of educations/skills/capabilities) that authorize or otherwise pertain to the provision of care by the practitioner.

                    For example, a medical license issued by a medical board of licensure authorizing the practitioner to practice medicine within a certain locality.

                    ShortQualifications, certifications, accreditations, licenses, training, etc. pertaining to the provision of care
                    Comments

                    The PractitionerRole.specialty defines the functional role that they are practicing at a given organization or location. Those specialties may or might not require a qualification, and are not defined on the practitioner.

                    Control0..*
                    TypeBackboneElement
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Must Supportfalse
                    Summaryfalse
                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Practitioner.qualification. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                    • value @ code.coding.system
                    • 110. Practitioner.qualification.id
                      Definition

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

                      ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
                      Control0..1
                      This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                      Typestring
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                      Summaryfalse
                      112. Practitioner.qualification.extension
                      Definition

                      May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, 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())
                      114. Practitioner.qualification.modifierExtension
                      Definition

                      May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, 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())
                      116. Practitioner.qualification.identifier
                      Definition

                      An identifier that applies to this person's qualification.

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

                      Often, specific identities are assigned for the qualification.

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

                      Coded representation of the qualification.

                      ShortCoded representation of the qualification
                      Control1..1
                      BindingFor example codes, see hl7VS-degreeLicenseCertificate
                      (example to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0360)

                      Specific qualification the practitioner has to provide a service.

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

                      Period during which the qualification is valid.

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

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

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

                      Organization that regulates and issues the qualification.

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

                      The official qualifications, certifications, accreditations, training, licenses (and other types of educations/skills/capabilities) that authorize or otherwise pertain to the provision of care by the practitioner.

                      For example, a medical license issued by a medical board of licensure authorizing the practitioner to practice medicine within a certain locality.

                      ShortQualifications, certifications, accreditations, licenses, training, etc. pertaining to the provision of care
                      Comments

                      The PractitionerRole.specialty defines the functional role that they are practicing at a given organization or location. Those specialties may or might not require a qualification, and are not defined on the practitioner.

                      Control0..1
                      TypeBackboneElement
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Must Supportfalse
                      Summaryfalse
                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                      126. Practitioner.qualification:FARM.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
                      This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                      Typestring
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                      Summaryfalse
                      128. Practitioner.qualification:FARM.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 managable, 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())
                      130. Practitioner.qualification:FARM.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 managable, 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())
                      132. Practitioner.qualification:FARM.identifier
                      Definition

                      An identifier that applies to this person's qualification.

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

                      Often, specific identities are assigned for the qualification.

                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                      134. Practitioner.qualification:FARM.identifier.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
                      This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                      Typeid
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                      Summaryfalse
                      136. Practitioner.qualification:FARM.identifier.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 managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                      ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                      Comments

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

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

                        The purpose of this identifier.

                        Shortusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
                        Comments

                        Applications can assume that an identifier is permanent unless it explicitly says that it is temporary.

                        Control0..1
                        BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from IdentifierUse
                        (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|5.0.0)

                        Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .

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

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

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

                        A coded type for the identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.

                        ShortDescription of identifier
                        Comments

                        This element deals only with general categories of identifiers. It SHOULD not be used for codes that correspond 1..1 with the Identifier.system. Some identifiers may fall into multiple categories due to common usage. Where the system is known, a type is unnecessary because the type is always part of the system definition. However systems often need to handle identifiers where the system is not known. There is not a 1:1 relationship between type and system, since many different systems have the same type.

                        Control0..1
                        BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from IdentifierTypeCodes
                        (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type|5.0.0)

                        A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.

                        TypeCodeableConcept
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Summarytrue
                        Requirements

                        Allows users to make use of identifiers when the identifier system is not known.

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

                        Establishes the namespace for the value - that is, an absolute URL that describes a set values that are unique.

                        ShortThe namespace for the identifier value
                        Comments

                        Identifier.system is always case sensitive.

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

                        There are many sets of identifiers. To perform matching of two identifiers, we need to know what set we're dealing with. The system identifies a particular set of unique identifiers.

                        Pattern Valueurn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.3.4424.1.6.1
                        ExampleGeneral: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        144. Practitioner.qualification:FARM.identifier.value
                        Definition

                        The portion of the identifier typically relevant to the user and which is unique within the context of the system.

                        ShortThe value that is unique
                        Comments

                        If the value is a full URI, then the system SHALL be urn:ietf:rfc:3986. The value's primary purpose is computational mapping. As a result, it may be normalized for comparison purposes (e.g. removing non-significant whitespace, dashes, etc.) A value formatted for human display can be conveyed using the http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/rendered-value). Identifier.value is to be treated as case sensitive unless knowledge of the Identifier.system allows the processer to be confident that non-case-sensitive processing is safe.

                        Control1..1
                        This element is affected by the following invariants: ident-1
                        Typestring
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                        Summarytrue
                        ExampleGeneral: 123456
                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        146. Practitioner.qualification:FARM.identifier.period
                        Definition

                        Time period during which identifier is/was valid for use.

                        ShortTime period when id is/was valid for use
                        Control0..1
                        TypePeriod
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Summarytrue
                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        148. Practitioner.qualification:FARM.identifier.assigner
                        Definition

                        Organization that issued/manages the identifier.

                        ShortOrganization that issued id (may be just text)
                        Comments

                        The Identifier.assigner may omit the .reference element and only contain a .display element reflecting the name or other textual information about the assigning organization.

                        Control0..1
                        TypeReference(Organization)
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Summarytrue
                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        150. Practitioner.qualification:FARM.code
                        Definition

                        Coded representation of the qualification.

                        ShortCoded representation of the qualification
                        Control1..1
                        BindingFor example codes, see hl7VS-degreeLicenseCertificate
                        (example to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0360)

                        Specific qualification the practitioner has to provide a service.

                        TypeCodeableConcept
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Must Supportfalse
                        Summaryfalse
                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        152. Practitioner.qualification:FARM.code.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
                        This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                        Typeid
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                        Summaryfalse
                        154. Practitioner.qualification:FARM.code.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 managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                        ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                        Comments

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

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

                          A reference to a code defined by a terminology system.

                          ShortCode defined by a terminology system
                          Comments

                          Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.

                          Control0..*
                          TypeCoding
                          Is Modifierfalse
                          Summarytrue
                          Requirements

                          Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.

                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                          158. Practitioner.qualification:FARM.code.coding.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
                          This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                          Typeid
                          Is Modifierfalse
                          XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                          Summaryfalse
                          160. Practitioner.qualification:FARM.code.coding.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 managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                          ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                          Comments

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

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

                            The identification of the code system that defines the meaning of the symbol in the code.

                            ShortIdentity of the terminology system
                            Comments

                            The URI may be an OID (urn:oid:...) or a UUID (urn:uuid:...). OIDs and UUIDs SHALL be references to the HL7 OID registry. Otherwise, the URI should come from HL7's list of FHIR defined special URIs or it should be an absolute reference to some definition that establishes the system clearly and unambiguously.

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

                            Need to be unambiguous about the source of the definition of the symbol.

                            Pattern Valuehttp://hl7.org.pl/fhir/CodeSystem/pl-medicalProfession-CS
                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                            164. Practitioner.qualification:FARM.code.coding.version
                            Definition

                            The version of the code system which was used when choosing this code. Note that a well-maintained code system does not need the version reported, because the meaning of codes is consistent across versions. However this cannot consistently be assured, and when the meaning is not guaranteed to be consistent, the version SHOULD be exchanged.

                            ShortVersion of the system - if relevant
                            Comments

                            Where the terminology does not clearly define what string should be used to identify code system versions, the recommendation is to use the date (expressed in FHIR date format) on which that version was officially published as the version date.

                            NoteThis is a business version Id, not a resource version Id (see discussion)
                            Control0..1
                            Typestring
                            Is Modifierfalse
                            Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                            Summarytrue
                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                            166. Practitioner.qualification:FARM.code.coding.code
                            Definition

                            A symbol in syntax defined by the system. The symbol may be a predefined code or an expression in a syntax defined by the coding system (e.g. post-coordination).

                            ShortSymbol in syntax defined by the system
                            Control0..1
                            This element is affected by the following invariants: cod-1
                            Typecode
                            Is Modifierfalse
                            Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                            Summarytrue
                            Requirements

                            Need to refer to a particular code in the system.

                            Pattern ValueFARM
                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                            168. Practitioner.qualification:FARM.code.coding.display
                            Definition

                            A representation of the meaning of the code in the system, following the rules of the system.

                            ShortRepresentation defined by the system
                            Control0..1
                            This element is affected by the following invariants: cod-1
                            Typestring
                            Is Modifierfalse
                            Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                            Summarytrue
                            Requirements

                            Need to be able to carry a human-readable meaning of the code for readers that do not know the system.

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

                            Indicates that this coding was chosen by a user directly - e.g. off a pick list of available items (codes or displays).

                            ShortIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
                            Comments

                            Amongst a set of alternatives, a directly chosen code is the most appropriate starting point for new translations. There is some ambiguity about what exactly 'directly chosen' implies, and trading partner agreement may be needed to clarify the use of this element and its consequences more completely.

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

                            This has been identified as a clinical safety criterium - that this exact system/code pair was chosen explicitly, rather than inferred by the system based on some rules or language processing.

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

                            A human language representation of the concept as seen/selected/uttered by the user who entered the data and/or which represents the intended meaning of the user.

                            ShortPlain text representation of the concept
                            Comments

                            Very often the text is the same as a displayName of one of the codings.

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

                            The codes from the terminologies do not always capture the correct meaning with all the nuances of the human using them, or sometimes there is no appropriate code at all. In these cases, the text is used to capture the full meaning of the source.

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

                            Period during which the qualification is valid.

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

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

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

                            Organization that regulates and issues the qualification.

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

                            The official qualifications, certifications, accreditations, training, licenses (and other types of educations/skills/capabilities) that authorize or otherwise pertain to the provision of care by the practitioner.

                            For example, a medical license issued by a medical board of licensure authorizing the practitioner to practice medicine within a certain locality.

                            ShortQualifications, certifications, accreditations, licenses, training, etc. pertaining to the provision of care
                            Comments

                            The PractitionerRole.specialty defines the functional role that they are practicing at a given organization or location. Those specialties may or might not require a qualification, and are not defined on the practitioner.

                            Control0..1
                            TypeBackboneElement
                            Is Modifierfalse
                            Must Supportfalse
                            Summaryfalse
                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                            180. Practitioner.qualification:LEK.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
                            This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                            Typestring
                            Is Modifierfalse
                            XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                            Summaryfalse
                            182. Practitioner.qualification:LEK.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 managable, 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())
                            184. Practitioner.qualification:LEK.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 managable, 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())
                            186. Practitioner.qualification:LEK.identifier
                            Definition

                            An identifier that applies to this person's qualification.

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

                            Often, specific identities are assigned for the qualification.

                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                            188. Practitioner.qualification:LEK.identifier.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
                            This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                            Typeid
                            Is Modifierfalse
                            XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                            Summaryfalse
                            190. Practitioner.qualification:LEK.identifier.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 managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                            ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                            Comments

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

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

                              The purpose of this identifier.

                              Shortusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
                              Comments

                              Applications can assume that an identifier is permanent unless it explicitly says that it is temporary.

                              Control0..1
                              BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from IdentifierUse
                              (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|5.0.0)

                              Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .

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

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

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

                              A coded type for the identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.

                              ShortDescription of identifier
                              Comments

                              This element deals only with general categories of identifiers. It SHOULD not be used for codes that correspond 1..1 with the Identifier.system. Some identifiers may fall into multiple categories due to common usage. Where the system is known, a type is unnecessary because the type is always part of the system definition. However systems often need to handle identifiers where the system is not known. There is not a 1:1 relationship between type and system, since many different systems have the same type.

                              Control0..1
                              BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from IdentifierTypeCodes
                              (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type|5.0.0)

                              A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.

                              TypeCodeableConcept
                              Is Modifierfalse
                              Summarytrue
                              Requirements

                              Allows users to make use of identifiers when the identifier system is not known.

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

                              Establishes the namespace for the value - that is, an absolute URL that describes a set values that are unique.

                              ShortThe namespace for the identifier value
                              Comments

                              Identifier.system is always case sensitive.

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

                              There are many sets of identifiers. To perform matching of two identifiers, we need to know what set we're dealing with. The system identifies a particular set of unique identifiers.

                              Pattern Valueurn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.3.4424.1.6.2
                              ExampleGeneral: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
                              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                              198. Practitioner.qualification:LEK.identifier.value
                              Definition

                              The portion of the identifier typically relevant to the user and which is unique within the context of the system.

                              ShortThe value that is unique
                              Comments

                              If the value is a full URI, then the system SHALL be urn:ietf:rfc:3986. The value's primary purpose is computational mapping. As a result, it may be normalized for comparison purposes (e.g. removing non-significant whitespace, dashes, etc.) A value formatted for human display can be conveyed using the http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/rendered-value). Identifier.value is to be treated as case sensitive unless knowledge of the Identifier.system allows the processer to be confident that non-case-sensitive processing is safe.

                              Control1..1
                              This element is affected by the following invariants: ident-1
                              Typestring
                              Is Modifierfalse
                              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                              Summarytrue
                              ExampleGeneral: 123456
                              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                              200. Practitioner.qualification:LEK.identifier.period
                              Definition

                              Time period during which identifier is/was valid for use.

                              ShortTime period when id is/was valid for use
                              Control0..1
                              TypePeriod
                              Is Modifierfalse
                              Summarytrue
                              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                              202. Practitioner.qualification:LEK.identifier.assigner
                              Definition

                              Organization that issued/manages the identifier.

                              ShortOrganization that issued id (may be just text)
                              Comments

                              The Identifier.assigner may omit the .reference element and only contain a .display element reflecting the name or other textual information about the assigning organization.

                              Control0..1
                              TypeReference(Organization)
                              Is Modifierfalse
                              Summarytrue
                              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                              204. Practitioner.qualification:LEK.code
                              Definition

                              Coded representation of the qualification.

                              ShortCoded representation of the qualification
                              Control1..1
                              BindingFor example codes, see hl7VS-degreeLicenseCertificate
                              (example to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0360)

                              Specific qualification the practitioner has to provide a service.

                              TypeCodeableConcept
                              Is Modifierfalse
                              Must Supportfalse
                              Summaryfalse
                              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                              206. Practitioner.qualification:LEK.code.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
                              This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                              Typeid
                              Is Modifierfalse
                              XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                              Summaryfalse
                              208. Practitioner.qualification:LEK.code.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 managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                              ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                              Comments

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

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

                                A reference to a code defined by a terminology system.

                                ShortCode defined by a terminology system
                                Comments

                                Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.

                                Control0..*
                                TypeCoding
                                Is Modifierfalse
                                Summarytrue
                                Requirements

                                Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.

                                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                212. Practitioner.qualification:LEK.code.coding.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
                                This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                Typeid
                                Is Modifierfalse
                                XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                Summaryfalse
                                214. Practitioner.qualification:LEK.code.coding.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 managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                                ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                                Comments

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

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

                                  The identification of the code system that defines the meaning of the symbol in the code.

                                  ShortIdentity of the terminology system
                                  Comments

                                  The URI may be an OID (urn:oid:...) or a UUID (urn:uuid:...). OIDs and UUIDs SHALL be references to the HL7 OID registry. Otherwise, the URI should come from HL7's list of FHIR defined special URIs or it should be an absolute reference to some definition that establishes the system clearly and unambiguously.

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

                                  Need to be unambiguous about the source of the definition of the symbol.

                                  Pattern Valuehttp://hl7.org.pl/fhir/CodeSystem/pl-medicalProfession-CS
                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                  218. Practitioner.qualification:LEK.code.coding.version
                                  Definition

                                  The version of the code system which was used when choosing this code. Note that a well-maintained code system does not need the version reported, because the meaning of codes is consistent across versions. However this cannot consistently be assured, and when the meaning is not guaranteed to be consistent, the version SHOULD be exchanged.

                                  ShortVersion of the system - if relevant
                                  Comments

                                  Where the terminology does not clearly define what string should be used to identify code system versions, the recommendation is to use the date (expressed in FHIR date format) on which that version was officially published as the version date.

                                  NoteThis is a business version Id, not a resource version Id (see discussion)
                                  Control0..1
                                  Typestring
                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                  Summarytrue
                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                  220. Practitioner.qualification:LEK.code.coding.code
                                  Definition

                                  A symbol in syntax defined by the system. The symbol may be a predefined code or an expression in a syntax defined by the coding system (e.g. post-coordination).

                                  ShortSymbol in syntax defined by the system
                                  Control0..1
                                  This element is affected by the following invariants: cod-1
                                  Typecode
                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                  Summarytrue
                                  Requirements

                                  Need to refer to a particular code in the system.

                                  Pattern ValueLEK
                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                  222. Practitioner.qualification:LEK.code.coding.display
                                  Definition

                                  A representation of the meaning of the code in the system, following the rules of the system.

                                  ShortRepresentation defined by the system
                                  Control0..1
                                  This element is affected by the following invariants: cod-1
                                  Typestring
                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                  Summarytrue
                                  Requirements

                                  Need to be able to carry a human-readable meaning of the code for readers that do not know the system.

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

                                  Indicates that this coding was chosen by a user directly - e.g. off a pick list of available items (codes or displays).

                                  ShortIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
                                  Comments

                                  Amongst a set of alternatives, a directly chosen code is the most appropriate starting point for new translations. There is some ambiguity about what exactly 'directly chosen' implies, and trading partner agreement may be needed to clarify the use of this element and its consequences more completely.

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

                                  This has been identified as a clinical safety criterium - that this exact system/code pair was chosen explicitly, rather than inferred by the system based on some rules or language processing.

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

                                  A human language representation of the concept as seen/selected/uttered by the user who entered the data and/or which represents the intended meaning of the user.

                                  ShortPlain text representation of the concept
                                  Comments

                                  Very often the text is the same as a displayName of one of the codings.

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

                                  The codes from the terminologies do not always capture the correct meaning with all the nuances of the human using them, or sometimes there is no appropriate code at all. In these cases, the text is used to capture the full meaning of the source.

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

                                  Period during which the qualification is valid.

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

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

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

                                  Organization that regulates and issues the qualification.

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

                                  The official qualifications, certifications, accreditations, training, licenses (and other types of educations/skills/capabilities) that authorize or otherwise pertain to the provision of care by the practitioner.

                                  For example, a medical license issued by a medical board of licensure authorizing the practitioner to practice medicine within a certain locality.

                                  ShortQualifications, certifications, accreditations, licenses, training, etc. pertaining to the provision of care
                                  Comments

                                  The PractitionerRole.specialty defines the functional role that they are practicing at a given organization or location. Those specialties may or might not require a qualification, and are not defined on the practitioner.

                                  Control0..1
                                  TypeBackboneElement
                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                  Must Supportfalse
                                  Summaryfalse
                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                  234. Practitioner.qualification:LEKD.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
                                  This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                  Typestring
                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                  XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                  Summaryfalse
                                  236. Practitioner.qualification:LEKD.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 managable, 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())
                                  238. Practitioner.qualification:LEKD.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 managable, 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())
                                  240. Practitioner.qualification:LEKD.identifier
                                  Definition

                                  An identifier that applies to this person's qualification.

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

                                  Often, specific identities are assigned for the qualification.

                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                  242. Practitioner.qualification:LEKD.identifier.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
                                  This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                  Typeid
                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                  XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                  Summaryfalse
                                  244. Practitioner.qualification:LEKD.identifier.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 managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                                  ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                                  Comments

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

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

                                    The purpose of this identifier.

                                    Shortusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
                                    Comments

                                    Applications can assume that an identifier is permanent unless it explicitly says that it is temporary.

                                    Control0..1
                                    BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from IdentifierUse
                                    (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|5.0.0)

                                    Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .

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

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

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

                                    A coded type for the identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.

                                    ShortDescription of identifier
                                    Comments

                                    This element deals only with general categories of identifiers. It SHOULD not be used for codes that correspond 1..1 with the Identifier.system. Some identifiers may fall into multiple categories due to common usage. Where the system is known, a type is unnecessary because the type is always part of the system definition. However systems often need to handle identifiers where the system is not known. There is not a 1:1 relationship between type and system, since many different systems have the same type.

                                    Control0..1
                                    BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from IdentifierTypeCodes
                                    (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type|5.0.0)

                                    A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.

                                    TypeCodeableConcept
                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                    Summarytrue
                                    Requirements

                                    Allows users to make use of identifiers when the identifier system is not known.

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

                                    Establishes the namespace for the value - that is, an absolute URL that describes a set values that are unique.

                                    ShortThe namespace for the identifier value
                                    Comments

                                    Identifier.system is always case sensitive.

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

                                    There are many sets of identifiers. To perform matching of two identifiers, we need to know what set we're dealing with. The system identifies a particular set of unique identifiers.

                                    Pattern Valueurn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.3.4424.1.6.2
                                    ExampleGeneral: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
                                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                    252. Practitioner.qualification:LEKD.identifier.value
                                    Definition

                                    The portion of the identifier typically relevant to the user and which is unique within the context of the system.

                                    ShortThe value that is unique
                                    Comments

                                    If the value is a full URI, then the system SHALL be urn:ietf:rfc:3986. The value's primary purpose is computational mapping. As a result, it may be normalized for comparison purposes (e.g. removing non-significant whitespace, dashes, etc.) A value formatted for human display can be conveyed using the http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/rendered-value). Identifier.value is to be treated as case sensitive unless knowledge of the Identifier.system allows the processer to be confident that non-case-sensitive processing is safe.

                                    Control1..1
                                    This element is affected by the following invariants: ident-1
                                    Typestring
                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                    Summarytrue
                                    ExampleGeneral: 123456
                                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                    254. Practitioner.qualification:LEKD.identifier.period
                                    Definition

                                    Time period during which identifier is/was valid for use.

                                    ShortTime period when id is/was valid for use
                                    Control0..1
                                    TypePeriod
                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                    Summarytrue
                                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                    256. Practitioner.qualification:LEKD.identifier.assigner
                                    Definition

                                    Organization that issued/manages the identifier.

                                    ShortOrganization that issued id (may be just text)
                                    Comments

                                    The Identifier.assigner may omit the .reference element and only contain a .display element reflecting the name or other textual information about the assigning organization.

                                    Control0..1
                                    TypeReference(Organization)
                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                    Summarytrue
                                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                    258. Practitioner.qualification:LEKD.code
                                    Definition

                                    Coded representation of the qualification.

                                    ShortCoded representation of the qualification
                                    Control1..1
                                    BindingFor example codes, see hl7VS-degreeLicenseCertificate
                                    (example to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0360)

                                    Specific qualification the practitioner has to provide a service.

                                    TypeCodeableConcept
                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                    Must Supportfalse
                                    Summaryfalse
                                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                    260. Practitioner.qualification:LEKD.code.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
                                    This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                    Typeid
                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                    XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                    Summaryfalse
                                    262. Practitioner.qualification:LEKD.code.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 managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                                    ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                                    Comments

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

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

                                      A reference to a code defined by a terminology system.

                                      ShortCode defined by a terminology system
                                      Comments

                                      Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.

                                      Control0..*
                                      TypeCoding
                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                      Summarytrue
                                      Requirements

                                      Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.

                                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                      266. Practitioner.qualification:LEKD.code.coding.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
                                      This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                      Typeid
                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                      XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                      Summaryfalse
                                      268. Practitioner.qualification:LEKD.code.coding.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 managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                                      ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                                      Comments

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

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

                                        The identification of the code system that defines the meaning of the symbol in the code.

                                        ShortIdentity of the terminology system
                                        Comments

                                        The URI may be an OID (urn:oid:...) or a UUID (urn:uuid:...). OIDs and UUIDs SHALL be references to the HL7 OID registry. Otherwise, the URI should come from HL7's list of FHIR defined special URIs or it should be an absolute reference to some definition that establishes the system clearly and unambiguously.

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

                                        Need to be unambiguous about the source of the definition of the symbol.

                                        Pattern Valuehttp://hl7.org.pl/fhir/CodeSystem/pl-medicalProfession-CS
                                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                        272. Practitioner.qualification:LEKD.code.coding.version
                                        Definition

                                        The version of the code system which was used when choosing this code. Note that a well-maintained code system does not need the version reported, because the meaning of codes is consistent across versions. However this cannot consistently be assured, and when the meaning is not guaranteed to be consistent, the version SHOULD be exchanged.

                                        ShortVersion of the system - if relevant
                                        Comments

                                        Where the terminology does not clearly define what string should be used to identify code system versions, the recommendation is to use the date (expressed in FHIR date format) on which that version was officially published as the version date.

                                        NoteThis is a business version Id, not a resource version Id (see discussion)
                                        Control0..1
                                        Typestring
                                        Is Modifierfalse
                                        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                        Summarytrue
                                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                        274. Practitioner.qualification:LEKD.code.coding.code
                                        Definition

                                        A symbol in syntax defined by the system. The symbol may be a predefined code or an expression in a syntax defined by the coding system (e.g. post-coordination).

                                        ShortSymbol in syntax defined by the system
                                        Control0..1
                                        This element is affected by the following invariants: cod-1
                                        Typecode
                                        Is Modifierfalse
                                        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                        Summarytrue
                                        Requirements

                                        Need to refer to a particular code in the system.

                                        Pattern ValueLEKD
                                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                        276. Practitioner.qualification:LEKD.code.coding.display
                                        Definition

                                        A representation of the meaning of the code in the system, following the rules of the system.

                                        ShortRepresentation defined by the system
                                        Control0..1
                                        This element is affected by the following invariants: cod-1
                                        Typestring
                                        Is Modifierfalse
                                        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                        Summarytrue
                                        Requirements

                                        Need to be able to carry a human-readable meaning of the code for readers that do not know the system.

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

                                        Indicates that this coding was chosen by a user directly - e.g. off a pick list of available items (codes or displays).

                                        ShortIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
                                        Comments

                                        Amongst a set of alternatives, a directly chosen code is the most appropriate starting point for new translations. There is some ambiguity about what exactly 'directly chosen' implies, and trading partner agreement may be needed to clarify the use of this element and its consequences more completely.

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

                                        This has been identified as a clinical safety criterium - that this exact system/code pair was chosen explicitly, rather than inferred by the system based on some rules or language processing.

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

                                        A human language representation of the concept as seen/selected/uttered by the user who entered the data and/or which represents the intended meaning of the user.

                                        ShortPlain text representation of the concept
                                        Comments

                                        Very often the text is the same as a displayName of one of the codings.

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

                                        The codes from the terminologies do not always capture the correct meaning with all the nuances of the human using them, or sometimes there is no appropriate code at all. In these cases, the text is used to capture the full meaning of the source.

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

                                        Period during which the qualification is valid.

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

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

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

                                        Organization that regulates and issues the qualification.

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

                                        The official qualifications, certifications, accreditations, training, licenses (and other types of educations/skills/capabilities) that authorize or otherwise pertain to the provision of care by the practitioner.

                                        For example, a medical license issued by a medical board of licensure authorizing the practitioner to practice medicine within a certain locality.

                                        ShortQualifications, certifications, accreditations, licenses, training, etc. pertaining to the provision of care
                                        Comments

                                        The PractitionerRole.specialty defines the functional role that they are practicing at a given organization or location. Those specialties may or might not require a qualification, and are not defined on the practitioner.

                                        Control0..1
                                        TypeBackboneElement
                                        Is Modifierfalse
                                        Must Supportfalse
                                        Summaryfalse
                                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                        288. Practitioner.qualification:FEL.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
                                        This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                        Typestring
                                        Is Modifierfalse
                                        XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                        Summaryfalse
                                        290. Practitioner.qualification:FEL.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 managable, 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())
                                        292. Practitioner.qualification:FEL.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 managable, 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())
                                        294. Practitioner.qualification:FEL.identifier
                                        Definition

                                        An identifier that applies to this person's qualification.

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

                                        Often, specific identities are assigned for the qualification.

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

                                        Coded representation of the qualification.

                                        ShortCoded representation of the qualification
                                        Control1..1
                                        BindingFor example codes, see hl7VS-degreeLicenseCertificate
                                        (example to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0360)

                                        Specific qualification the practitioner has to provide a service.

                                        TypeCodeableConcept
                                        Is Modifierfalse
                                        Must Supportfalse
                                        Summaryfalse
                                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                        298. Practitioner.qualification:FEL.code.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
                                        This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                        Typeid
                                        Is Modifierfalse
                                        XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                        Summaryfalse
                                        300. Practitioner.qualification:FEL.code.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 managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                                        ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                                        Comments

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

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

                                          A reference to a code defined by a terminology system.

                                          ShortCode defined by a terminology system
                                          Comments

                                          Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.

                                          Control0..*
                                          TypeCoding
                                          Is Modifierfalse
                                          Summarytrue
                                          Requirements

                                          Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.

                                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                          304. Practitioner.qualification:FEL.code.coding.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
                                          This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                          Typeid
                                          Is Modifierfalse
                                          XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                          Summaryfalse
                                          306. Practitioner.qualification:FEL.code.coding.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 managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                                          ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                                          Comments

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

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

                                            The identification of the code system that defines the meaning of the symbol in the code.

                                            ShortIdentity of the terminology system
                                            Comments

                                            The URI may be an OID (urn:oid:...) or a UUID (urn:uuid:...). OIDs and UUIDs SHALL be references to the HL7 OID registry. Otherwise, the URI should come from HL7's list of FHIR defined special URIs or it should be an absolute reference to some definition that establishes the system clearly and unambiguously.

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

                                            Need to be unambiguous about the source of the definition of the symbol.

                                            Pattern Valuehttp://hl7.org.pl/fhir/CodeSystem/pl-medicalProfession-CS
                                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                            310. Practitioner.qualification:FEL.code.coding.version
                                            Definition

                                            The version of the code system which was used when choosing this code. Note that a well-maintained code system does not need the version reported, because the meaning of codes is consistent across versions. However this cannot consistently be assured, and when the meaning is not guaranteed to be consistent, the version SHOULD be exchanged.

                                            ShortVersion of the system - if relevant
                                            Comments

                                            Where the terminology does not clearly define what string should be used to identify code system versions, the recommendation is to use the date (expressed in FHIR date format) on which that version was officially published as the version date.

                                            NoteThis is a business version Id, not a resource version Id (see discussion)
                                            Control0..1
                                            Typestring
                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                            Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                            Summarytrue
                                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                            312. Practitioner.qualification:FEL.code.coding.code
                                            Definition

                                            A symbol in syntax defined by the system. The symbol may be a predefined code or an expression in a syntax defined by the coding system (e.g. post-coordination).

                                            ShortSymbol in syntax defined by the system
                                            Control0..1
                                            This element is affected by the following invariants: cod-1
                                            Typecode
                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                            Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                            Summarytrue
                                            Requirements

                                            Need to refer to a particular code in the system.

                                            Pattern ValueFEL
                                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                            314. Practitioner.qualification:FEL.code.coding.display
                                            Definition

                                            A representation of the meaning of the code in the system, following the rules of the system.

                                            ShortRepresentation defined by the system
                                            Control0..1
                                            This element is affected by the following invariants: cod-1
                                            Typestring
                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                            Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                            Summarytrue
                                            Requirements

                                            Need to be able to carry a human-readable meaning of the code for readers that do not know the system.

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

                                            Indicates that this coding was chosen by a user directly - e.g. off a pick list of available items (codes or displays).

                                            ShortIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
                                            Comments

                                            Amongst a set of alternatives, a directly chosen code is the most appropriate starting point for new translations. There is some ambiguity about what exactly 'directly chosen' implies, and trading partner agreement may be needed to clarify the use of this element and its consequences more completely.

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

                                            This has been identified as a clinical safety criterium - that this exact system/code pair was chosen explicitly, rather than inferred by the system based on some rules or language processing.

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

                                            A human language representation of the concept as seen/selected/uttered by the user who entered the data and/or which represents the intended meaning of the user.

                                            ShortPlain text representation of the concept
                                            Comments

                                            Very often the text is the same as a displayName of one of the codings.

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

                                            The codes from the terminologies do not always capture the correct meaning with all the nuances of the human using them, or sometimes there is no appropriate code at all. In these cases, the text is used to capture the full meaning of the source.

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

                                            Period during which the qualification is valid.

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

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

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

                                            Organization that regulates and issues the qualification.

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

                                            The official qualifications, certifications, accreditations, training, licenses (and other types of educations/skills/capabilities) that authorize or otherwise pertain to the provision of care by the practitioner.

                                            For example, a medical license issued by a medical board of licensure authorizing the practitioner to practice medicine within a certain locality.

                                            ShortQualifications, certifications, accreditations, licenses, training, etc. pertaining to the provision of care
                                            Comments

                                            The PractitionerRole.specialty defines the functional role that they are practicing at a given organization or location. Those specialties may or might not require a qualification, and are not defined on the practitioner.

                                            Control0..1
                                            TypeBackboneElement
                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                            Must Supportfalse
                                            Summaryfalse
                                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                            326. Practitioner.qualification:PIEL.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
                                            This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                            Typestring
                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                            XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                            Summaryfalse
                                            328. Practitioner.qualification:PIEL.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 managable, 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())
                                            330. Practitioner.qualification:PIEL.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 managable, 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())
                                            332. Practitioner.qualification:PIEL.identifier
                                            Definition

                                            An identifier that applies to this person's qualification.

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

                                            Often, specific identities are assigned for the qualification.

                                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                            334. Practitioner.qualification:PIEL.identifier.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
                                            This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                            Typeid
                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                            XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                            Summaryfalse
                                            336. Practitioner.qualification:PIEL.identifier.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 managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                                            ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                                            Comments

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

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

                                              The purpose of this identifier.

                                              Shortusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
                                              Comments

                                              Applications can assume that an identifier is permanent unless it explicitly says that it is temporary.

                                              Control0..1
                                              BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from IdentifierUse
                                              (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|5.0.0)

                                              Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .

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

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

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

                                              A coded type for the identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.

                                              ShortDescription of identifier
                                              Comments

                                              This element deals only with general categories of identifiers. It SHOULD not be used for codes that correspond 1..1 with the Identifier.system. Some identifiers may fall into multiple categories due to common usage. Where the system is known, a type is unnecessary because the type is always part of the system definition. However systems often need to handle identifiers where the system is not known. There is not a 1:1 relationship between type and system, since many different systems have the same type.

                                              Control0..1
                                              BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from IdentifierTypeCodes
                                              (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type|5.0.0)

                                              A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.

                                              TypeCodeableConcept
                                              Is Modifierfalse
                                              Summarytrue
                                              Requirements

                                              Allows users to make use of identifiers when the identifier system is not known.

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

                                              Establishes the namespace for the value - that is, an absolute URL that describes a set values that are unique.

                                              ShortThe namespace for the identifier value
                                              Comments

                                              Identifier.system is always case sensitive.

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

                                              There are many sets of identifiers. To perform matching of two identifiers, we need to know what set we're dealing with. The system identifies a particular set of unique identifiers.

                                              Pattern Valueurn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.3.4424.1.6.3
                                              ExampleGeneral: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
                                              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                              344. Practitioner.qualification:PIEL.identifier.value
                                              Definition

                                              The portion of the identifier typically relevant to the user and which is unique within the context of the system.

                                              ShortThe value that is unique
                                              Comments

                                              If the value is a full URI, then the system SHALL be urn:ietf:rfc:3986. The value's primary purpose is computational mapping. As a result, it may be normalized for comparison purposes (e.g. removing non-significant whitespace, dashes, etc.) A value formatted for human display can be conveyed using the http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/rendered-value). Identifier.value is to be treated as case sensitive unless knowledge of the Identifier.system allows the processer to be confident that non-case-sensitive processing is safe.

                                              Control1..1
                                              This element is affected by the following invariants: ident-1
                                              Typestring
                                              Is Modifierfalse
                                              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                              Summarytrue
                                              ExampleGeneral: 123456
                                              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                              346. Practitioner.qualification:PIEL.identifier.period
                                              Definition

                                              Time period during which identifier is/was valid for use.

                                              ShortTime period when id is/was valid for use
                                              Control0..1
                                              TypePeriod
                                              Is Modifierfalse
                                              Summarytrue
                                              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                              348. Practitioner.qualification:PIEL.identifier.assigner
                                              Definition

                                              Organization that issued/manages the identifier.

                                              ShortOrganization that issued id (may be just text)
                                              Comments

                                              The Identifier.assigner may omit the .reference element and only contain a .display element reflecting the name or other textual information about the assigning organization.

                                              Control0..1
                                              TypeReference(Organization)
                                              Is Modifierfalse
                                              Summarytrue
                                              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                              350. Practitioner.qualification:PIEL.code
                                              Definition

                                              Coded representation of the qualification.

                                              ShortCoded representation of the qualification
                                              Control1..1
                                              BindingFor example codes, see hl7VS-degreeLicenseCertificate
                                              (example to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0360)

                                              Specific qualification the practitioner has to provide a service.

                                              TypeCodeableConcept
                                              Is Modifierfalse
                                              Must Supportfalse
                                              Summaryfalse
                                              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                              352. Practitioner.qualification:PIEL.code.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
                                              This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                              Typeid
                                              Is Modifierfalse
                                              XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                              Summaryfalse
                                              354. Practitioner.qualification:PIEL.code.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 managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                                              ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                                              Comments

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

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

                                                A reference to a code defined by a terminology system.

                                                ShortCode defined by a terminology system
                                                Comments

                                                Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.

                                                Control0..*
                                                TypeCoding
                                                Is Modifierfalse
                                                Summarytrue
                                                Requirements

                                                Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.

                                                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                358. Practitioner.qualification:PIEL.code.coding.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
                                                This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                Typeid
                                                Is Modifierfalse
                                                XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                                Summaryfalse
                                                360. Practitioner.qualification:PIEL.code.coding.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 managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                                                ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                Comments

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

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

                                                  The identification of the code system that defines the meaning of the symbol in the code.

                                                  ShortIdentity of the terminology system
                                                  Comments

                                                  The URI may be an OID (urn:oid:...) or a UUID (urn:uuid:...). OIDs and UUIDs SHALL be references to the HL7 OID registry. Otherwise, the URI should come from HL7's list of FHIR defined special URIs or it should be an absolute reference to some definition that establishes the system clearly and unambiguously.

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

                                                  Need to be unambiguous about the source of the definition of the symbol.

                                                  Pattern Valuehttp://hl7.org.pl/fhir/CodeSystem/pl-medicalProfession-CS
                                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                  364. Practitioner.qualification:PIEL.code.coding.version
                                                  Definition

                                                  The version of the code system which was used when choosing this code. Note that a well-maintained code system does not need the version reported, because the meaning of codes is consistent across versions. However this cannot consistently be assured, and when the meaning is not guaranteed to be consistent, the version SHOULD be exchanged.

                                                  ShortVersion of the system - if relevant
                                                  Comments

                                                  Where the terminology does not clearly define what string should be used to identify code system versions, the recommendation is to use the date (expressed in FHIR date format) on which that version was officially published as the version date.

                                                  NoteThis is a business version Id, not a resource version Id (see discussion)
                                                  Control0..1
                                                  Typestring
                                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                  Summarytrue
                                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                  366. Practitioner.qualification:PIEL.code.coding.code
                                                  Definition

                                                  A symbol in syntax defined by the system. The symbol may be a predefined code or an expression in a syntax defined by the coding system (e.g. post-coordination).

                                                  ShortSymbol in syntax defined by the system
                                                  Control0..1
                                                  This element is affected by the following invariants: cod-1
                                                  Typecode
                                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                  Summarytrue
                                                  Requirements

                                                  Need to refer to a particular code in the system.

                                                  Pattern ValuePIEL
                                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                  368. Practitioner.qualification:PIEL.code.coding.display
                                                  Definition

                                                  A representation of the meaning of the code in the system, following the rules of the system.

                                                  ShortRepresentation defined by the system
                                                  Control0..1
                                                  This element is affected by the following invariants: cod-1
                                                  Typestring
                                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                  Summarytrue
                                                  Requirements

                                                  Need to be able to carry a human-readable meaning of the code for readers that do not know the system.

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

                                                  Indicates that this coding was chosen by a user directly - e.g. off a pick list of available items (codes or displays).

                                                  ShortIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
                                                  Comments

                                                  Amongst a set of alternatives, a directly chosen code is the most appropriate starting point for new translations. There is some ambiguity about what exactly 'directly chosen' implies, and trading partner agreement may be needed to clarify the use of this element and its consequences more completely.

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

                                                  This has been identified as a clinical safety criterium - that this exact system/code pair was chosen explicitly, rather than inferred by the system based on some rules or language processing.

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

                                                  A human language representation of the concept as seen/selected/uttered by the user who entered the data and/or which represents the intended meaning of the user.

                                                  ShortPlain text representation of the concept
                                                  Comments

                                                  Very often the text is the same as a displayName of one of the codings.

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

                                                  The codes from the terminologies do not always capture the correct meaning with all the nuances of the human using them, or sometimes there is no appropriate code at all. In these cases, the text is used to capture the full meaning of the source.

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

                                                  Period during which the qualification is valid.

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

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

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

                                                  Organization that regulates and issues the qualification.

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

                                                  The official qualifications, certifications, accreditations, training, licenses (and other types of educations/skills/capabilities) that authorize or otherwise pertain to the provision of care by the practitioner.

                                                  For example, a medical license issued by a medical board of licensure authorizing the practitioner to practice medicine within a certain locality.

                                                  ShortQualifications, certifications, accreditations, licenses, training, etc. pertaining to the provision of care
                                                  Comments

                                                  The PractitionerRole.specialty defines the functional role that they are practicing at a given organization or location. Those specialties may or might not require a qualification, and are not defined on the practitioner.

                                                  Control0..1
                                                  TypeBackboneElement
                                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                                  Must Supportfalse
                                                  Summaryfalse
                                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                  380. Practitioner.qualification:POL.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
                                                  This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                  Typestring
                                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                                  XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                                  Summaryfalse
                                                  382. Practitioner.qualification:POL.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 managable, 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())
                                                  384. Practitioner.qualification:POL.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 managable, 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())
                                                  386. Practitioner.qualification:POL.identifier
                                                  Definition

                                                  An identifier that applies to this person's qualification.

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

                                                  Often, specific identities are assigned for the qualification.

                                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                  388. Practitioner.qualification:POL.identifier.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
                                                  This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                  Typeid
                                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                                  XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                                  Summaryfalse
                                                  390. Practitioner.qualification:POL.identifier.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 managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                                                  ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                  Comments

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

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

                                                    The purpose of this identifier.

                                                    Shortusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
                                                    Comments

                                                    Applications can assume that an identifier is permanent unless it explicitly says that it is temporary.

                                                    Control0..1
                                                    BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from IdentifierUse
                                                    (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|5.0.0)

                                                    Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .

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

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

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

                                                    A coded type for the identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.

                                                    ShortDescription of identifier
                                                    Comments

                                                    This element deals only with general categories of identifiers. It SHOULD not be used for codes that correspond 1..1 with the Identifier.system. Some identifiers may fall into multiple categories due to common usage. Where the system is known, a type is unnecessary because the type is always part of the system definition. However systems often need to handle identifiers where the system is not known. There is not a 1:1 relationship between type and system, since many different systems have the same type.

                                                    Control0..1
                                                    BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from IdentifierTypeCodes
                                                    (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type|5.0.0)

                                                    A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.

                                                    TypeCodeableConcept
                                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                                    Summarytrue
                                                    Requirements

                                                    Allows users to make use of identifiers when the identifier system is not known.

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

                                                    Establishes the namespace for the value - that is, an absolute URL that describes a set values that are unique.

                                                    ShortThe namespace for the identifier value
                                                    Comments

                                                    Identifier.system is always case sensitive.

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

                                                    There are many sets of identifiers. To perform matching of two identifiers, we need to know what set we're dealing with. The system identifies a particular set of unique identifiers.

                                                    Pattern Valueurn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.3.4424.1.6.3
                                                    ExampleGeneral: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
                                                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                    398. Practitioner.qualification:POL.identifier.value
                                                    Definition

                                                    The portion of the identifier typically relevant to the user and which is unique within the context of the system.

                                                    ShortThe value that is unique
                                                    Comments

                                                    If the value is a full URI, then the system SHALL be urn:ietf:rfc:3986. The value's primary purpose is computational mapping. As a result, it may be normalized for comparison purposes (e.g. removing non-significant whitespace, dashes, etc.) A value formatted for human display can be conveyed using the http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/rendered-value). Identifier.value is to be treated as case sensitive unless knowledge of the Identifier.system allows the processer to be confident that non-case-sensitive processing is safe.

                                                    Control1..1
                                                    This element is affected by the following invariants: ident-1
                                                    Typestring
                                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                                    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                    Summarytrue
                                                    ExampleGeneral: 123456
                                                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                    400. Practitioner.qualification:POL.identifier.period
                                                    Definition

                                                    Time period during which identifier is/was valid for use.

                                                    ShortTime period when id is/was valid for use
                                                    Control0..1
                                                    TypePeriod
                                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                                    Summarytrue
                                                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                    402. Practitioner.qualification:POL.identifier.assigner
                                                    Definition

                                                    Organization that issued/manages the identifier.

                                                    ShortOrganization that issued id (may be just text)
                                                    Comments

                                                    The Identifier.assigner may omit the .reference element and only contain a .display element reflecting the name or other textual information about the assigning organization.

                                                    Control0..1
                                                    TypeReference(Organization)
                                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                                    Summarytrue
                                                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                    404. Practitioner.qualification:POL.code
                                                    Definition

                                                    Coded representation of the qualification.

                                                    ShortCoded representation of the qualification
                                                    Control1..1
                                                    BindingFor example codes, see hl7VS-degreeLicenseCertificate
                                                    (example to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0360)

                                                    Specific qualification the practitioner has to provide a service.

                                                    TypeCodeableConcept
                                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                                    Must Supportfalse
                                                    Summaryfalse
                                                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                    406. Practitioner.qualification:POL.code.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
                                                    This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                    Typeid
                                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                                    XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                                    Summaryfalse
                                                    408. Practitioner.qualification:POL.code.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 managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                                                    ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                    Comments

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

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

                                                      A reference to a code defined by a terminology system.

                                                      ShortCode defined by a terminology system
                                                      Comments

                                                      Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.

                                                      Control0..*
                                                      TypeCoding
                                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                                      Summarytrue
                                                      Requirements

                                                      Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.

                                                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                      412. Practitioner.qualification:POL.code.coding.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
                                                      This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                      Typeid
                                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                                      XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                                      Summaryfalse
                                                      414. Practitioner.qualification:POL.code.coding.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 managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                                                      ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                      Comments

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

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

                                                        The identification of the code system that defines the meaning of the symbol in the code.

                                                        ShortIdentity of the terminology system
                                                        Comments

                                                        The URI may be an OID (urn:oid:...) or a UUID (urn:uuid:...). OIDs and UUIDs SHALL be references to the HL7 OID registry. Otherwise, the URI should come from HL7's list of FHIR defined special URIs or it should be an absolute reference to some definition that establishes the system clearly and unambiguously.

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

                                                        Need to be unambiguous about the source of the definition of the symbol.

                                                        Pattern Valuehttp://hl7.org.pl/fhir/CodeSystem/pl-medicalProfession-CS
                                                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                        418. Practitioner.qualification:POL.code.coding.version
                                                        Definition

                                                        The version of the code system which was used when choosing this code. Note that a well-maintained code system does not need the version reported, because the meaning of codes is consistent across versions. However this cannot consistently be assured, and when the meaning is not guaranteed to be consistent, the version SHOULD be exchanged.

                                                        ShortVersion of the system - if relevant
                                                        Comments

                                                        Where the terminology does not clearly define what string should be used to identify code system versions, the recommendation is to use the date (expressed in FHIR date format) on which that version was officially published as the version date.

                                                        NoteThis is a business version Id, not a resource version Id (see discussion)
                                                        Control0..1
                                                        Typestring
                                                        Is Modifierfalse
                                                        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                        Summarytrue
                                                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                        420. Practitioner.qualification:POL.code.coding.code
                                                        Definition

                                                        A symbol in syntax defined by the system. The symbol may be a predefined code or an expression in a syntax defined by the coding system (e.g. post-coordination).

                                                        ShortSymbol in syntax defined by the system
                                                        Control0..1
                                                        This element is affected by the following invariants: cod-1
                                                        Typecode
                                                        Is Modifierfalse
                                                        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                        Summarytrue
                                                        Requirements

                                                        Need to refer to a particular code in the system.

                                                        Pattern ValuePOL
                                                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                        422. Practitioner.qualification:POL.code.coding.display
                                                        Definition

                                                        A representation of the meaning of the code in the system, following the rules of the system.

                                                        ShortRepresentation defined by the system
                                                        Control0..1
                                                        This element is affected by the following invariants: cod-1
                                                        Typestring
                                                        Is Modifierfalse
                                                        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                        Summarytrue
                                                        Requirements

                                                        Need to be able to carry a human-readable meaning of the code for readers that do not know the system.

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

                                                        Indicates that this coding was chosen by a user directly - e.g. off a pick list of available items (codes or displays).

                                                        ShortIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
                                                        Comments

                                                        Amongst a set of alternatives, a directly chosen code is the most appropriate starting point for new translations. There is some ambiguity about what exactly 'directly chosen' implies, and trading partner agreement may be needed to clarify the use of this element and its consequences more completely.

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

                                                        This has been identified as a clinical safety criterium - that this exact system/code pair was chosen explicitly, rather than inferred by the system based on some rules or language processing.

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

                                                        A human language representation of the concept as seen/selected/uttered by the user who entered the data and/or which represents the intended meaning of the user.

                                                        ShortPlain text representation of the concept
                                                        Comments

                                                        Very often the text is the same as a displayName of one of the codings.

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

                                                        The codes from the terminologies do not always capture the correct meaning with all the nuances of the human using them, or sometimes there is no appropriate code at all. In these cases, the text is used to capture the full meaning of the source.

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

                                                        Period during which the qualification is valid.

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

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

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

                                                        Organization that regulates and issues the qualification.

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

                                                        The official qualifications, certifications, accreditations, training, licenses (and other types of educations/skills/capabilities) that authorize or otherwise pertain to the provision of care by the practitioner.

                                                        For example, a medical license issued by a medical board of licensure authorizing the practitioner to practice medicine within a certain locality.

                                                        ShortQualifications, certifications, accreditations, licenses, training, etc. pertaining to the provision of care
                                                        Comments

                                                        The PractitionerRole.specialty defines the functional role that they are practicing at a given organization or location. Those specialties may or might not require a qualification, and are not defined on the practitioner.

                                                        Control0..1
                                                        TypeBackboneElement
                                                        Is Modifierfalse
                                                        Must Supportfalse
                                                        Summaryfalse
                                                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                        434. Practitioner.qualification:DLAB.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
                                                        This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                        Typestring
                                                        Is Modifierfalse
                                                        XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                                        Summaryfalse
                                                        436. Practitioner.qualification:DLAB.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 managable, 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())
                                                        438. Practitioner.qualification:DLAB.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 managable, 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())
                                                        440. Practitioner.qualification:DLAB.identifier
                                                        Definition

                                                        An identifier that applies to this person's qualification.

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

                                                        Often, specific identities are assigned for the qualification.

                                                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                        442. Practitioner.qualification:DLAB.identifier.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
                                                        This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                        Typeid
                                                        Is Modifierfalse
                                                        XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                                        Summaryfalse
                                                        444. Practitioner.qualification:DLAB.identifier.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 managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                                                        ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                        Comments

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

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

                                                          The purpose of this identifier.

                                                          Shortusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
                                                          Comments

                                                          Applications can assume that an identifier is permanent unless it explicitly says that it is temporary.

                                                          Control0..1
                                                          BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from IdentifierUse
                                                          (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|5.0.0)

                                                          Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .

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

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

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

                                                          A coded type for the identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.

                                                          ShortDescription of identifier
                                                          Comments

                                                          This element deals only with general categories of identifiers. It SHOULD not be used for codes that correspond 1..1 with the Identifier.system. Some identifiers may fall into multiple categories due to common usage. Where the system is known, a type is unnecessary because the type is always part of the system definition. However systems often need to handle identifiers where the system is not known. There is not a 1:1 relationship between type and system, since many different systems have the same type.

                                                          Control0..1
                                                          BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from IdentifierTypeCodes
                                                          (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type|5.0.0)

                                                          A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.

                                                          TypeCodeableConcept
                                                          Is Modifierfalse
                                                          Summarytrue
                                                          Requirements

                                                          Allows users to make use of identifiers when the identifier system is not known.

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

                                                          Establishes the namespace for the value - that is, an absolute URL that describes a set values that are unique.

                                                          ShortThe namespace for the identifier value
                                                          Comments

                                                          Identifier.system is always case sensitive.

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

                                                          There are many sets of identifiers. To perform matching of two identifiers, we need to know what set we're dealing with. The system identifies a particular set of unique identifiers.

                                                          Pattern Valueurn:oid:2.16.840.1.113883.3.4424.1.6.4
                                                          ExampleGeneral: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
                                                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                          452. Practitioner.qualification:DLAB.identifier.value
                                                          Definition

                                                          The portion of the identifier typically relevant to the user and which is unique within the context of the system.

                                                          ShortThe value that is unique
                                                          Comments

                                                          If the value is a full URI, then the system SHALL be urn:ietf:rfc:3986. The value's primary purpose is computational mapping. As a result, it may be normalized for comparison purposes (e.g. removing non-significant whitespace, dashes, etc.) A value formatted for human display can be conveyed using the http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/rendered-value). Identifier.value is to be treated as case sensitive unless knowledge of the Identifier.system allows the processer to be confident that non-case-sensitive processing is safe.

                                                          Control1..1
                                                          This element is affected by the following invariants: ident-1
                                                          Typestring
                                                          Is Modifierfalse
                                                          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                          Summarytrue
                                                          ExampleGeneral: 123456
                                                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                          454. Practitioner.qualification:DLAB.identifier.period
                                                          Definition

                                                          Time period during which identifier is/was valid for use.

                                                          ShortTime period when id is/was valid for use
                                                          Control0..1
                                                          TypePeriod
                                                          Is Modifierfalse
                                                          Summarytrue
                                                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                          456. Practitioner.qualification:DLAB.identifier.assigner
                                                          Definition

                                                          Organization that issued/manages the identifier.

                                                          ShortOrganization that issued id (may be just text)
                                                          Comments

                                                          The Identifier.assigner may omit the .reference element and only contain a .display element reflecting the name or other textual information about the assigning organization.

                                                          Control0..1
                                                          TypeReference(Organization)
                                                          Is Modifierfalse
                                                          Summarytrue
                                                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                          458. Practitioner.qualification:DLAB.code
                                                          Definition

                                                          Coded representation of the qualification.

                                                          ShortCoded representation of the qualification
                                                          Control1..1
                                                          BindingFor example codes, see hl7VS-degreeLicenseCertificate
                                                          (example to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0360)

                                                          Specific qualification the practitioner has to provide a service.

                                                          TypeCodeableConcept
                                                          Is Modifierfalse
                                                          Must Supportfalse
                                                          Summaryfalse
                                                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                          460. Practitioner.qualification:DLAB.code.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
                                                          This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                          Typeid
                                                          Is Modifierfalse
                                                          XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                                          Summaryfalse
                                                          462. Practitioner.qualification:DLAB.code.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 managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                                                          ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                          Comments

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

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

                                                            A reference to a code defined by a terminology system.

                                                            ShortCode defined by a terminology system
                                                            Comments

                                                            Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.

                                                            Control0..*
                                                            TypeCoding
                                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                                            Summarytrue
                                                            Requirements

                                                            Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.

                                                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                            466. Practitioner.qualification:DLAB.code.coding.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
                                                            This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                            Typeid
                                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                                            XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                                            Summaryfalse
                                                            468. Practitioner.qualification:DLAB.code.coding.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 managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                                                            ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                            Comments

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

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

                                                              The identification of the code system that defines the meaning of the symbol in the code.

                                                              ShortIdentity of the terminology system
                                                              Comments

                                                              The URI may be an OID (urn:oid:...) or a UUID (urn:uuid:...). OIDs and UUIDs SHALL be references to the HL7 OID registry. Otherwise, the URI should come from HL7's list of FHIR defined special URIs or it should be an absolute reference to some definition that establishes the system clearly and unambiguously.

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

                                                              Need to be unambiguous about the source of the definition of the symbol.

                                                              Pattern Valuehttp://hl7.org.pl/fhir/CodeSystem/pl-medicalProfession-CS
                                                              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                              472. Practitioner.qualification:DLAB.code.coding.version
                                                              Definition

                                                              The version of the code system which was used when choosing this code. Note that a well-maintained code system does not need the version reported, because the meaning of codes is consistent across versions. However this cannot consistently be assured, and when the meaning is not guaranteed to be consistent, the version SHOULD be exchanged.

                                                              ShortVersion of the system - if relevant
                                                              Comments

                                                              Where the terminology does not clearly define what string should be used to identify code system versions, the recommendation is to use the date (expressed in FHIR date format) on which that version was officially published as the version date.

                                                              NoteThis is a business version Id, not a resource version Id (see discussion)
                                                              Control0..1
                                                              Typestring
                                                              Is Modifierfalse
                                                              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                              Summarytrue
                                                              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                              474. Practitioner.qualification:DLAB.code.coding.code
                                                              Definition

                                                              A symbol in syntax defined by the system. The symbol may be a predefined code or an expression in a syntax defined by the coding system (e.g. post-coordination).

                                                              ShortSymbol in syntax defined by the system
                                                              Control0..1
                                                              This element is affected by the following invariants: cod-1
                                                              Typecode
                                                              Is Modifierfalse
                                                              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                              Summarytrue
                                                              Requirements

                                                              Need to refer to a particular code in the system.

                                                              Pattern ValueDLAB
                                                              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                              476. Practitioner.qualification:DLAB.code.coding.display
                                                              Definition

                                                              A representation of the meaning of the code in the system, following the rules of the system.

                                                              ShortRepresentation defined by the system
                                                              Control0..1
                                                              This element is affected by the following invariants: cod-1
                                                              Typestring
                                                              Is Modifierfalse
                                                              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                              Summarytrue
                                                              Requirements

                                                              Need to be able to carry a human-readable meaning of the code for readers that do not know the system.

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

                                                              Indicates that this coding was chosen by a user directly - e.g. off a pick list of available items (codes or displays).

                                                              ShortIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
                                                              Comments

                                                              Amongst a set of alternatives, a directly chosen code is the most appropriate starting point for new translations. There is some ambiguity about what exactly 'directly chosen' implies, and trading partner agreement may be needed to clarify the use of this element and its consequences more completely.

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

                                                              This has been identified as a clinical safety criterium - that this exact system/code pair was chosen explicitly, rather than inferred by the system based on some rules or language processing.

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

                                                              A human language representation of the concept as seen/selected/uttered by the user who entered the data and/or which represents the intended meaning of the user.

                                                              ShortPlain text representation of the concept
                                                              Comments

                                                              Very often the text is the same as a displayName of one of the codings.

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

                                                              The codes from the terminologies do not always capture the correct meaning with all the nuances of the human using them, or sometimes there is no appropriate code at all. In these cases, the text is used to capture the full meaning of the source.

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

                                                              Period during which the qualification is valid.

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

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

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

                                                              Organization that regulates and issues the qualification.

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

                                                              The official qualifications, certifications, accreditations, training, licenses (and other types of educations/skills/capabilities) that authorize or otherwise pertain to the provision of care by the practitioner.

                                                              For example, a medical license issued by a medical board of licensure authorizing the practitioner to practice medicine within a certain locality.

                                                              ShortQualifications, certifications, accreditations, licenses, training, etc. pertaining to the provision of care
                                                              Comments

                                                              The PractitionerRole.specialty defines the functional role that they are practicing at a given organization or location. Those specialties may or might not require a qualification, and are not defined on the practitioner.

                                                              Control0..1
                                                              TypeBackboneElement
                                                              Is Modifierfalse
                                                              Must Supportfalse
                                                              Summaryfalse
                                                              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                              488. Practitioner.qualification:TFARM.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
                                                              This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                              Typestring
                                                              Is Modifierfalse
                                                              XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                                              Summaryfalse
                                                              490. Practitioner.qualification:TFARM.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 managable, 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())
                                                              492. Practitioner.qualification:TFARM.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 managable, 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())
                                                              494. Practitioner.qualification:TFARM.identifier
                                                              Definition

                                                              An identifier that applies to this person's qualification.

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

                                                              Often, specific identities are assigned for the qualification.

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

                                                              Coded representation of the qualification.

                                                              ShortCoded representation of the qualification
                                                              Control1..1
                                                              BindingFor example codes, see hl7VS-degreeLicenseCertificate
                                                              (example to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0360)

                                                              Specific qualification the practitioner has to provide a service.

                                                              TypeCodeableConcept
                                                              Is Modifierfalse
                                                              Must Supportfalse
                                                              Summaryfalse
                                                              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                              498. Practitioner.qualification:TFARM.code.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
                                                              This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                              Typeid
                                                              Is Modifierfalse
                                                              XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                                              Summaryfalse
                                                              500. Practitioner.qualification:TFARM.code.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 managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                                                              ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                              Comments

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

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

                                                                A reference to a code defined by a terminology system.

                                                                ShortCode defined by a terminology system
                                                                Comments

                                                                Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.

                                                                Control0..*
                                                                TypeCoding
                                                                Is Modifierfalse
                                                                Summarytrue
                                                                Requirements

                                                                Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.

                                                                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                504. Practitioner.qualification:TFARM.code.coding.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
                                                                This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                                Typeid
                                                                Is Modifierfalse
                                                                XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                                                Summaryfalse
                                                                506. Practitioner.qualification:TFARM.code.coding.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 managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                                                                ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                                Comments

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

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

                                                                  The identification of the code system that defines the meaning of the symbol in the code.

                                                                  ShortIdentity of the terminology system
                                                                  Comments

                                                                  The URI may be an OID (urn:oid:...) or a UUID (urn:uuid:...). OIDs and UUIDs SHALL be references to the HL7 OID registry. Otherwise, the URI should come from HL7's list of FHIR defined special URIs or it should be an absolute reference to some definition that establishes the system clearly and unambiguously.

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

                                                                  Need to be unambiguous about the source of the definition of the symbol.

                                                                  Pattern Valuehttp://hl7.org.pl/fhir/CodeSystem/pl-medicalProfession-CS
                                                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                  510. Practitioner.qualification:TFARM.code.coding.version
                                                                  Definition

                                                                  The version of the code system which was used when choosing this code. Note that a well-maintained code system does not need the version reported, because the meaning of codes is consistent across versions. However this cannot consistently be assured, and when the meaning is not guaranteed to be consistent, the version SHOULD be exchanged.

                                                                  ShortVersion of the system - if relevant
                                                                  Comments

                                                                  Where the terminology does not clearly define what string should be used to identify code system versions, the recommendation is to use the date (expressed in FHIR date format) on which that version was officially published as the version date.

                                                                  NoteThis is a business version Id, not a resource version Id (see discussion)
                                                                  Control0..1
                                                                  Typestring
                                                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                                                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                  Summarytrue
                                                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                  512. Practitioner.qualification:TFARM.code.coding.code
                                                                  Definition

                                                                  A symbol in syntax defined by the system. The symbol may be a predefined code or an expression in a syntax defined by the coding system (e.g. post-coordination).

                                                                  ShortSymbol in syntax defined by the system
                                                                  Control0..1
                                                                  This element is affected by the following invariants: cod-1
                                                                  Typecode
                                                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                                                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                  Summarytrue
                                                                  Requirements

                                                                  Need to refer to a particular code in the system.

                                                                  Pattern ValueTFARM
                                                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                  514. Practitioner.qualification:TFARM.code.coding.display
                                                                  Definition

                                                                  A representation of the meaning of the code in the system, following the rules of the system.

                                                                  ShortRepresentation defined by the system
                                                                  Control0..1
                                                                  This element is affected by the following invariants: cod-1
                                                                  Typestring
                                                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                                                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                  Summarytrue
                                                                  Requirements

                                                                  Need to be able to carry a human-readable meaning of the code for readers that do not know the system.

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

                                                                  Indicates that this coding was chosen by a user directly - e.g. off a pick list of available items (codes or displays).

                                                                  ShortIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
                                                                  Comments

                                                                  Amongst a set of alternatives, a directly chosen code is the most appropriate starting point for new translations. There is some ambiguity about what exactly 'directly chosen' implies, and trading partner agreement may be needed to clarify the use of this element and its consequences more completely.

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

                                                                  This has been identified as a clinical safety criterium - that this exact system/code pair was chosen explicitly, rather than inferred by the system based on some rules or language processing.

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

                                                                  A human language representation of the concept as seen/selected/uttered by the user who entered the data and/or which represents the intended meaning of the user.

                                                                  ShortPlain text representation of the concept
                                                                  Comments

                                                                  Very often the text is the same as a displayName of one of the codings.

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

                                                                  The codes from the terminologies do not always capture the correct meaning with all the nuances of the human using them, or sometimes there is no appropriate code at all. In these cases, the text is used to capture the full meaning of the source.

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

                                                                  Period during which the qualification is valid.

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

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

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

                                                                  Organization that regulates and issues the qualification.

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

                                                                  The official qualifications, certifications, accreditations, training, licenses (and other types of educations/skills/capabilities) that authorize or otherwise pertain to the provision of care by the practitioner.

                                                                  For example, a medical license issued by a medical board of licensure authorizing the practitioner to practice medicine within a certain locality.

                                                                  ShortQualifications, certifications, accreditations, licenses, training, etc. pertaining to the provision of care
                                                                  Comments

                                                                  The PractitionerRole.specialty defines the functional role that they are practicing at a given organization or location. Those specialties may or might not require a qualification, and are not defined on the practitioner.

                                                                  Control0..*
                                                                  TypeBackboneElement
                                                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                                                  Must Supportfalse
                                                                  Summaryfalse
                                                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                  526. Practitioner.qualification:specialty.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
                                                                  This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                                  Typestring
                                                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                                                  XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                                                  Summaryfalse
                                                                  528. Practitioner.qualification:specialty.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 managable, 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())
                                                                  530. Practitioner.qualification:specialty.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 managable, 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())
                                                                  532. Practitioner.qualification:specialty.identifier
                                                                  Definition

                                                                  An identifier that applies to this person's qualification.

                                                                  ShortAn identifier for this qualification for the practitioner
                                                                  NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
                                                                  Control0..0
                                                                  TypeIdentifier
                                                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                                                  Must Supportfalse
                                                                  Summaryfalse
                                                                  Requirements

                                                                  Often, specific identities are assigned for the qualification.

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

                                                                  Coded representation of the qualification.

                                                                  ShortCoded representation of the qualification
                                                                  Control1..1
                                                                  BindingFor example codes, see hl7VS-degreeLicenseCertificate
                                                                  (example to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0360)

                                                                  Specific qualification the practitioner has to provide a service.

                                                                  TypeCodeableConcept
                                                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                                                  Must Supportfalse
                                                                  Summaryfalse
                                                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                  536. Practitioner.qualification:specialty.code.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
                                                                  This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                                  Typeid
                                                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                                                  XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                                                  Summaryfalse
                                                                  538. Practitioner.qualification:specialty.code.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 managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                                                                  ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                                  Comments

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

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

                                                                    A reference to a code defined by a terminology system.

                                                                    ShortCode defined by a terminology system
                                                                    Comments

                                                                    Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.

                                                                    Control0..*
                                                                    TypeCoding
                                                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                                                    Summarytrue
                                                                    Requirements

                                                                    Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.

                                                                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                    542. Practitioner.qualification:specialty.code.coding.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
                                                                    This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                                    Typeid
                                                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                                                    XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                                                    Summaryfalse
                                                                    544. Practitioner.qualification:specialty.code.coding.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 managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                                                                    ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                                    Comments

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

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

                                                                      The identification of the code system that defines the meaning of the symbol in the code.

                                                                      ShortIdentity of the terminology system
                                                                      Comments

                                                                      The URI may be an OID (urn:oid:...) or a UUID (urn:uuid:...). OIDs and UUIDs SHALL be references to the HL7 OID registry. Otherwise, the URI should come from HL7's list of FHIR defined special URIs or it should be an absolute reference to some definition that establishes the system clearly and unambiguously.

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

                                                                      Need to be unambiguous about the source of the definition of the symbol.

                                                                      Pattern Valuehttp://hl7.org.pl/fhir/CodeSystem/pl-practitionerSpecialty-CS
                                                                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                      548. Practitioner.qualification:specialty.code.coding.version
                                                                      Definition

                                                                      The version of the code system which was used when choosing this code. Note that a well-maintained code system does not need the version reported, because the meaning of codes is consistent across versions. However this cannot consistently be assured, and when the meaning is not guaranteed to be consistent, the version SHOULD be exchanged.

                                                                      ShortVersion of the system - if relevant
                                                                      Comments

                                                                      Where the terminology does not clearly define what string should be used to identify code system versions, the recommendation is to use the date (expressed in FHIR date format) on which that version was officially published as the version date.

                                                                      NoteThis is a business version Id, not a resource version Id (see discussion)
                                                                      Control0..1
                                                                      Typestring
                                                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                                                      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                      Summarytrue
                                                                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                      550. Practitioner.qualification:specialty.code.coding.code
                                                                      Definition

                                                                      A symbol in syntax defined by the system. The symbol may be a predefined code or an expression in a syntax defined by the coding system (e.g. post-coordination).

                                                                      ShortSymbol in syntax defined by the system
                                                                      Control1..1
                                                                      This element is affected by the following invariants: cod-1
                                                                      Typecode
                                                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                                                      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                      Summarytrue
                                                                      Requirements

                                                                      Need to refer to a particular code in the system.

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

                                                                      A representation of the meaning of the code in the system, following the rules of the system.

                                                                      ShortRepresentation defined by the system
                                                                      Control0..1
                                                                      This element is affected by the following invariants: cod-1
                                                                      Typestring
                                                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                                                      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                      Summarytrue
                                                                      Requirements

                                                                      Need to be able to carry a human-readable meaning of the code for readers that do not know the system.

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

                                                                      Indicates that this coding was chosen by a user directly - e.g. off a pick list of available items (codes or displays).

                                                                      ShortIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
                                                                      Comments

                                                                      Amongst a set of alternatives, a directly chosen code is the most appropriate starting point for new translations. There is some ambiguity about what exactly 'directly chosen' implies, and trading partner agreement may be needed to clarify the use of this element and its consequences more completely.

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

                                                                      This has been identified as a clinical safety criterium - that this exact system/code pair was chosen explicitly, rather than inferred by the system based on some rules or language processing.

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

                                                                      A human language representation of the concept as seen/selected/uttered by the user who entered the data and/or which represents the intended meaning of the user.

                                                                      ShortPlain text representation of the concept
                                                                      Comments

                                                                      Very often the text is the same as a displayName of one of the codings.

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

                                                                      The codes from the terminologies do not always capture the correct meaning with all the nuances of the human using them, or sometimes there is no appropriate code at all. In these cases, the text is used to capture the full meaning of the source.

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

                                                                      Period during which the qualification is valid.

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

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

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

                                                                      Organization that regulates and issues the qualification.

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

                                                                      A language which may be used to communicate with the practitioner, often for correspondence/administrative purposes.

                                                                      The PractitionerRole.communication property should be used for publishing the languages that a practitioner is able to communicate with patients (on a per Organization/Role basis).

                                                                      ShortA language which may be used to communicate with the practitioner
                                                                      Comments

                                                                      If no language is specified, this implies that the default local language is spoken. If you need to convey proficiency for multiple modes, then you need multiple Practitioner.Communication associations.

                                                                      For animals, language is not a relevant field, and should be absent from the instance.

                                                                      Control0..*
                                                                      TypeBackboneElement
                                                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                                                      Must Supportfalse
                                                                      Summaryfalse
                                                                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                      564. Practitioner.communication.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
                                                                      This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                                      Typestring
                                                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                                                      XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                                                      Summaryfalse
                                                                      566. Practitioner.communication.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 managable, 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())
                                                                      568. Practitioner.communication.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 managable, 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())
                                                                      570. Practitioner.communication.language
                                                                      Definition

                                                                      The ISO-639-1 alpha 2 code in lower case for the language, optionally followed by a hyphen and the ISO-3166-1 alpha 2 code for the region in upper case; e.g. "en" for English, or "en-US" for American English versus "en-AU" for Australian English.

                                                                      ShortThe language code used to communicate with the practitioner
                                                                      Comments

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

                                                                      Control1..1
                                                                      BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from AllLanguages
                                                                      (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/all-languages|5.0.0)

                                                                      IETF language tag for a human language

                                                                      TypeCodeableConcept
                                                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                                                      Must Supportfalse
                                                                      Summaryfalse
                                                                      Requirements

                                                                      Most systems in multilingual countries will want to convey language. Not all systems actually need the regional dialect.

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

                                                                      Indicates whether or not the person prefers this language (over other languages he masters up a certain level).

                                                                      ShortLanguage preference indicator
                                                                      Comments

                                                                      This language is specifically identified for communicating directly with the practitioner (typically un-related to patient communications).

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

                                                                      People that master multiple languages up to certain level may prefer one or more, i.e. feel more confident in communicating in a particular language making other languages sort of a fall back method.

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