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Resource Profile: UKCoreAccessPatientIndexPatient

UK Core Access Patient resource profile for patient index lookup, supporting basic data for identification

Usage:

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

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This structure is derived from UKCorePatient

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Patient		0..*	UKCorePatient(2.2.0)	Information about an individual or animal receiving health care services
identifier	S	1..*	Identifier	An identifier for this patient
system	S	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value
value	S	1..1	string	The value that is unique
Slices for identifier				Content/Rules for all slices
identifier:nhsNumber		0..1	Identifier	The patient's NHS number
system	S	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value
value	S	1..1	string	The value that is unique
name	S	1..*	HumanName	A name associated with the patient
gender	S	1..1	code	male | female | other | unknown
birthDate	S	0..1	date	The date of birth for the individual
address	S	0..1	Address	An address for the individual
Documentation for this format

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Patient		0..*	UKCorePatient(2.2.0)	Information about an individual or animal receiving health care services
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
birthPlace		0..1	(Complex)	The registered place of birth of the patient. URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthPlace
extension		0..0
url		1..1	uri	"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthPlace"
value[x]		1..1	Address	The registered place of birth of the patient.
birthSex		0..1	code	The patient's phenotypic sex at birth. URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-BirthSex Binding: UK Core Birth Sex (required)
cadavericDonor		0..1	(Complex)	Post-mortem donor status. URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-cadavericDonor
extension		0..0
url		1..1	uri	"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-cadavericDonor"
value[x]		1..1	boolean	Post-mortem donor status.
contactPreference		0..1	(Complex)	The preferred method of contact, contact times and written communication format given by a Patient or Related Person. URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-ContactPreference
deathNotificationStatus		0..1	(Complex)	The patient's death notification status. URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-DeathNotificationStatus
ethnicCategory		0..1	CodeableConcept	The ethnicity of the subject URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-EthnicCategory Binding: UK Core Ethnic Category (preferred): A set of codes that define the ethnicity of a person, as specified by the person.
residentialStatus		0..1	CodeableConcept	The residential status of the patient. URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-ResidentialStatus Binding: UK Core Residential Status (extensible)
patientInterpreterRequired		0..1	(Complex)	Whether the patient needs an interpreter URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-interpreterRequired
extension		0..0
url		1..1	uri	"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-interpreterRequired"
value[x]		1..1	boolean	Indicator showing whether the patient needs an interpreter
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
Slices for identifier	SΣ	1..*	Identifier	An identifier for this patient Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system
identifier:All Slices				Content/Rules for all slices
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
system	SΣ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value	SΣ	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
identifier:nhsNumber	Σ	0..1	Identifier	The patient's NHS number
Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
nhsNumberVerificationStatus		0..1	CodeableConcept	NHS number verification status URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-NHSNumberVerificationStatus Binding: UK Core NHS Number Verification Status (required)
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
system	SΣ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Fixed Value: https://fhir.nhs.uk/Id/nhs-number
value	SΣ	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
active	?!Σ	0..1	boolean	Whether this patient's record is in active use
name	SΣ	1..*	HumanName	A name associated with the patient
gender	SΣ	1..1	code	male | female | other | unknown Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
birthDate	SΣ	0..1	date	The date of birth for the individual
Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
birthTime		0..1	(Complex)	Time of day of birth. URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthTime
extension		0..0
url		1..1	uri	"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthTime"
value[x]		1..1	dateTime	Time of day of birth.
deceased[x]	?!Σ	0..1		Indicates if the individual is deceased or not
deceasedBoolean			boolean
deceasedDateTime			dateTime
address	SΣ	0..1	Address	An address for the individual
Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
addressKey		0..*	(Complex)	A patient's address key and type URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-AddressKey
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | billing - purpose of this address Binding: AddressUse (required): The use of an address. Example General: home
link	?!Σ	0..*	BackboneElement	Link to another patient resource that concerns the same actual person
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
other	Σ	1..1	Reference(UK Core Patient(2.2.0) | UK Core RelatedPerson)	The other patient or related person resource that the link refers to
type	Σ	1..1	code	replaced-by | replaces | refer | seealso Binding: LinkType (required): The type of link between this patient resource and another patient resource.
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet	URI
Patient.identifier.use	required	IdentifierUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.identifier:nhsNumber.use	required	IdentifierUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.gender	required	AdministrativeGender http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/administrative-gender|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.address.use	required	AddressUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/address-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.link.type	required	LinkType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/link-type|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Details	Requirements
dom-2	error	Patient	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources : contained.contained.empty()
dom-3	error	Patient	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource : contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4	error	Patient	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	error	Patient	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label : contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6	best practice	Patient	A resource should have narrative for robust management : text.`div`.exists()
ele-1	error	**ALL** elements	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children : hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1	error	**ALL** extensions	Must have either extensions or value[x], not both : extension.exists() != value.exists()

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Patient		0..*	UKCorePatient(2.2.0)	Information about an individual or animal receiving health care services
id	Σ	0..1	id	Logical id of this artifact
meta	Σ	0..1	Meta	Metadata about the resource
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
language		0..1	code	Language of the resource content Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language. Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
text		0..1	Narrative	Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
contained		0..*	Resource	Contained, inline Resources
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
birthPlace		0..1	(Complex)	The registered place of birth of the patient. URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthPlace
id		0..1	id	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..0
url		1..1	uri	"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthPlace"
value[x]		1..1	Address	The registered place of birth of the patient.
birthSex		0..1	code	The patient's phenotypic sex at birth. URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-BirthSex Binding: UK Core Birth Sex (required)
cadavericDonor		0..1	(Complex)	Post-mortem donor status. URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-cadavericDonor
id		0..1	id	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..0
url		1..1	uri	"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-cadavericDonor"
value[x]		1..1	boolean	Post-mortem donor status.
contactPreference		0..1	(Complex)	The preferred method of contact, contact times and written communication format given by a Patient or Related Person. URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-ContactPreference
deathNotificationStatus		0..1	(Complex)	The patient's death notification status. URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-DeathNotificationStatus
ethnicCategory		0..1	CodeableConcept	The ethnicity of the subject URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-EthnicCategory Binding: UK Core Ethnic Category (preferred): A set of codes that define the ethnicity of a person, as specified by the person.
residentialStatus		0..1	CodeableConcept	The residential status of the patient. URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-ResidentialStatus Binding: UK Core Residential Status (extensible)
patientInterpreterRequired		0..1	(Complex)	Whether the patient needs an interpreter URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-interpreterRequired
id		0..1	id	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..0
url		1..1	uri	"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-interpreterRequired"
value[x]		1..1	boolean	Indicator showing whether the patient needs an interpreter
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
Slices for identifier	SΣ	1..*	Identifier	An identifier for this patient Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system
identifier:All Slices				Content/Rules for all slices
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
system	SΣ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value	SΣ	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
identifier:nhsNumber	Σ	0..1	Identifier	The patient's NHS number
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
nhsNumberVerificationStatus		0..1	CodeableConcept	NHS number verification status URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-NHSNumberVerificationStatus Binding: UK Core NHS Number Verification Status (required)
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
system	SΣ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Fixed Value: https://fhir.nhs.uk/Id/nhs-number
value	SΣ	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	Σ	0..1	Reference(UK Core Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
active	?!Σ	0..1	boolean	Whether this patient's record is in active use
name	SΣ	1..*	HumanName	A name associated with the patient
telecom	Σ	0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the individual
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
system	ΣC	0..1	code	phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other Binding: ContactPointSystem (required): Telecommunications form for contact point.
id		0..1	string	xml:id (or equivalent in JSON)
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
otherContactSystem		0..1	Coding	Other contact system URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-OtherContactSystem Binding: UK Core Other Contact System (extensible)
value		0..1	string	Primitive value for code
value	Σ	0..1	string	The actual contact point details
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point Binding: ContactPointUse (required): Use of contact point.
rank	Σ	0..1	positiveInt	Specify preferred order of use (1 = highest)
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when the contact point was/is in use
gender	SΣ	1..1	code	male | female | other | unknown Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
birthDate	SΣ	0..1	date	The date of birth for the individual
id		0..1	string	xml:id (or equivalent in JSON)
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
birthTime		0..1	(Complex)	Time of day of birth. URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthTime
id		0..1	id	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..0
url		1..1	uri	"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthTime"
value[x]		1..1	dateTime	Time of day of birth.
value		0..1	date	Primitive value for date
deceased[x]	?!Σ	0..1		Indicates if the individual is deceased or not
deceasedBoolean			boolean
deceasedDateTime			dateTime
address	SΣ	0..1	Address	An address for the individual
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
addressKey		0..*	(Complex)	A patient's address key and type URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-AddressKey
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | billing - purpose of this address Binding: AddressUse (required): The use of an address. Example General: home
type	Σ	0..1	code	postal | physical | both Binding: AddressType (required): The type of an address (physical / postal). Example General: both
text	Σ	0..1	string	Text representation of the address Example General: 137 Nowhere Street, Erewhon 9132
line	Σ	0..*	string	Street name, number, direction & P.O. Box etc. This repeating element order: The order in which lines should appear in an address label Example General: 137 Nowhere Street
city	Σ	0..1	string	Name of city, town etc. Example General: Erewhon
district	Σ	0..1	string	District name (aka county) Example General: Madison
state	Σ	0..1	string	Sub-unit of country (abbreviations ok)
postalCode	Σ	0..1	string	Postal code for area Example General: 9132
country	Σ	0..1	string	Country (e.g. can be ISO 3166 2 or 3 letter code)
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when address was/is in use Example General: {"start":"2010-03-23","end":"2010-07-01"}
maritalStatus		0..1	CodeableConcept	Marital (civil) status of a patient Binding: UK Core Person Marital Status Code (extensible): An indicator to identify the legal marital status of a person
multipleBirth[x]		0..1		Whether patient is part of a multiple birth
multipleBirthBoolean			boolean
multipleBirthInteger			integer
photo		0..*	Attachment	Image of the patient
contact	C	0..*	BackboneElement	A contact party (e.g. guardian, partner, friend) for the patient pat-1: SHALL at least contain a contact's details or a reference to an organization
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
contactRank		0..1	positiveInt	Preferred ranking or order of contact applied to a contact on a patient's contact list URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-ContactRank
copyCorrespondenceIndicator		0..1	boolean	Indicator showing that a patient's contact or related person SHALL be copied in to patient correspondence URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-CopyCorrespondenceIndicator
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
relationship		0..*	CodeableConcept	The kind of relationship Binding: UK Core Person Relationship Type (extensible)
name		0..1	HumanName	A name associated with the contact person
telecom		0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the person
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
system	ΣC	0..1	code	phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other Binding: ContactPointSystem (required): Telecommunications form for contact point.
id		0..1	string	xml:id (or equivalent in JSON)
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
otherContactSystem		0..1	Coding	Other contact system URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-OtherContactSystem Binding: UK Core Other Contact System (extensible)
value		0..1	string	Primitive value for code
value	Σ	0..1	string	The actual contact point details
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point Binding: ContactPointUse (required): Use of contact point.
rank	Σ	0..1	positiveInt	Specify preferred order of use (1 = highest)
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when the contact point was/is in use
address		0..1	Address	Address for the contact person
gender		0..1	code	male | female | other | unknown Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
organization	C	0..1	Reference(UK Core Organization)	Organization that is associated with the contact
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
reference	ΣC	0..1	string	Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
type	Σ	0..1	uri	Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient") Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
identifier	Σ	0..1	Identifier	Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
system	Σ	0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value	Σ	0..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	Σ	0..1	Reference(UK Core Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
display	Σ	0..1	string	Text alternative for the resource
period		0..1	Period	The period during which this contact person or organization is valid to be contacted relating to this patient
communication		0..*	BackboneElement	A language which may be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
proficiency		0..1	(Complex)	Proficiency level of the communication URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-proficiency
id		0..1	id	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
extension:level		0..1	Extension	Extension
id		0..1	id	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..0
url		1..1	uri	"level"
value[x]		1..1	Coding	The proficiency level for the communication Binding: LanguageAbilityProficiency (preferred): The proficiency level for the communication.
extension:type		0..*	Extension	Extension
id		0..1	id	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..0
url		1..1	uri	"type"
value[x]		1..1	Coding	The proficiency type for the communication Binding: LanguageAbilityMode (preferred): The proficiency type for the communication.
url		1..1	uri	"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-proficiency"
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
language		1..1	CodeableConcept	A ValueSet that identifies the language used by a person. Binding: UK Core Human Language (extensible): A ValueSet that identifies the language used by a person.
preferred		0..1	boolean	Language preference indicator
generalPractitioner		0..*	Reference(UK Core Practitioner | UK Core Organization | UK Core PractitionerRole)	Patient's nominated primary care provider
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
reference	ΣC	0..1	string	Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
type	Σ	0..1	uri	Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient") Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
identifier	Σ	0..1	Identifier	Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
system	Σ	0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value	Σ	0..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	Σ	0..1	Reference(UK Core Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
display	Σ	0..1	string	Text alternative for the resource
managingOrganization	Σ	0..1	Reference(UK Core Organization)	Organization that is the custodian of the patient record
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
reference	ΣC	0..1	string	Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
type	Σ	0..1	uri	Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient") Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
identifier	Σ	0..1	Identifier	Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
system	Σ	0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value	Σ	0..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	Σ	0..1	Reference(UK Core Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
display	Σ	0..1	string	Text alternative for the resource
link	?!Σ	0..*	BackboneElement	Link to another patient resource that concerns the same actual person
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
other	Σ	1..1	Reference(UK Core Patient(2.2.0) | UK Core RelatedPerson)	The other patient or related person resource that the link refers to
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
reference	ΣC	0..1	string	Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
type	Σ	0..1	uri	Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient") Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
identifier	Σ	0..1	Identifier	Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
system	Σ	0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value	Σ	0..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	Σ	0..1	Reference(UK Core Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
display	Σ	0..1	string	Text alternative for the resource
type	Σ	1..1	code	replaced-by | replaces | refer | seealso Binding: LinkType (required): The type of link between this patient resource and another patient resource.
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet	URI
Patient.language	preferred	CommonLanguages Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages from the FHIR Standard
Patient.identifier.use	required	IdentifierUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.identifier.type	extensible	Identifier Type Codes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type from the FHIR Standard
Patient.identifier:nhsNumber.use	required	IdentifierUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.identifier:nhsNumber.type	extensible	Identifier Type Codes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type from the FHIR Standard
Patient.telecom.system	required	ContactPointSystem http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-system|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.telecom.use	required	ContactPointUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.gender	required	AdministrativeGender http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/administrative-gender|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.address.use	required	AddressUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/address-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.address.type	required	AddressType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/address-type|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.maritalStatus	extensible	UKCorePersonMaritalStatusCode https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/ValueSet/UKCore-PersonMaritalStatusCode
Patient.contact.relationship	extensible	UKCorePersonRelationshipType https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/ValueSet/UKCore-PersonRelationshipType
Patient.contact.telecom.system	required	ContactPointSystem http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-system|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.contact.telecom.use	required	ContactPointUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.contact.gender	required	AdministrativeGender http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/administrative-gender|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.contact.organization.type	extensible	ResourceType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-types from the FHIR Standard
Patient.contact.organization.identifier.use	required	IdentifierUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.contact.organization.identifier.type	extensible	Identifier Type Codes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type from the FHIR Standard
Patient.communication.extension:proficiency.extension:level.value[x]	preferred	LanguageAbilityProficiency http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-LanguageAbilityProficiency
Patient.communication.extension:proficiency.extension:type.value[x]	preferred	LanguageAbilityMode http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-LanguageAbilityMode
Patient.communication.language	extensible	UKCoreHumanLanguage https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/ValueSet/UKCore-HumanLanguage
Patient.generalPractitioner.type	extensible	ResourceType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-types from the FHIR Standard
Patient.generalPractitioner.identifier.use	required	IdentifierUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.generalPractitioner.identifier.type	extensible	Identifier Type Codes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type from the FHIR Standard
Patient.managingOrganization.type	extensible	ResourceType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-types from the FHIR Standard
Patient.managingOrganization.identifier.use	required	IdentifierUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.managingOrganization.identifier.type	extensible	Identifier Type Codes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type from the FHIR Standard
Patient.link.other.type	extensible	ResourceType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-types from the FHIR Standard
Patient.link.other.identifier.use	required	IdentifierUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.link.other.identifier.type	extensible	Identifier Type Codes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type from the FHIR Standard
Patient.link.type	required	LinkType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/link-type|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Details	Requirements
dom-2	error	Patient	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources : contained.contained.empty()
dom-3	error	Patient	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource : contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4	error	Patient	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	error	Patient	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label : contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6	best practice	Patient	A resource should have narrative for robust management : text.`div`.exists()
ele-1	error	**ALL** elements	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children : hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1	error	**ALL** extensions	Must have either extensions or value[x], not both : extension.exists() != value.exists()
pat-1	error	Patient.contact	SHALL at least contain a contact's details or a reference to an organization : name.exists() or telecom.exists() or address.exists() or organization.exists()

This structure is derived from UKCorePatient

Summary

Mandatory: 5 elements
Must-Support: 9 elements

Differential View

This structure is derived from UKCorePatient

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Patient		0..*	UKCorePatient(2.2.0)	Information about an individual or animal receiving health care services
identifier	S	1..*	Identifier	An identifier for this patient
system	S	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value
value	S	1..1	string	The value that is unique
Slices for identifier				Content/Rules for all slices
identifier:nhsNumber		0..1	Identifier	The patient's NHS number
system	S	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value
value	S	1..1	string	The value that is unique
name	S	1..*	HumanName	A name associated with the patient
gender	S	1..1	code	male | female | other | unknown
birthDate	S	0..1	date	The date of birth for the individual
address	S	0..1	Address	An address for the individual
Documentation for this format

Key Elements View

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Patient		0..*	UKCorePatient(2.2.0)	Information about an individual or animal receiving health care services
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
birthPlace		0..1	(Complex)	The registered place of birth of the patient. URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthPlace
extension		0..0
url		1..1	uri	"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthPlace"
value[x]		1..1	Address	The registered place of birth of the patient.
birthSex		0..1	code	The patient's phenotypic sex at birth. URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-BirthSex Binding: UK Core Birth Sex (required)
cadavericDonor		0..1	(Complex)	Post-mortem donor status. URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-cadavericDonor
extension		0..0
url		1..1	uri	"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-cadavericDonor"
value[x]		1..1	boolean	Post-mortem donor status.
contactPreference		0..1	(Complex)	The preferred method of contact, contact times and written communication format given by a Patient or Related Person. URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-ContactPreference
deathNotificationStatus		0..1	(Complex)	The patient's death notification status. URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-DeathNotificationStatus
ethnicCategory		0..1	CodeableConcept	The ethnicity of the subject URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-EthnicCategory Binding: UK Core Ethnic Category (preferred): A set of codes that define the ethnicity of a person, as specified by the person.
residentialStatus		0..1	CodeableConcept	The residential status of the patient. URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-ResidentialStatus Binding: UK Core Residential Status (extensible)
patientInterpreterRequired		0..1	(Complex)	Whether the patient needs an interpreter URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-interpreterRequired
extension		0..0
url		1..1	uri	"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-interpreterRequired"
value[x]		1..1	boolean	Indicator showing whether the patient needs an interpreter
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
Slices for identifier	SΣ	1..*	Identifier	An identifier for this patient Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system
identifier:All Slices				Content/Rules for all slices
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
system	SΣ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value	SΣ	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
identifier:nhsNumber	Σ	0..1	Identifier	The patient's NHS number
Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
nhsNumberVerificationStatus		0..1	CodeableConcept	NHS number verification status URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-NHSNumberVerificationStatus Binding: UK Core NHS Number Verification Status (required)
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
system	SΣ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Fixed Value: https://fhir.nhs.uk/Id/nhs-number
value	SΣ	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
active	?!Σ	0..1	boolean	Whether this patient's record is in active use
name	SΣ	1..*	HumanName	A name associated with the patient
gender	SΣ	1..1	code	male | female | other | unknown Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
birthDate	SΣ	0..1	date	The date of birth for the individual
Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
birthTime		0..1	(Complex)	Time of day of birth. URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthTime
extension		0..0
url		1..1	uri	"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthTime"
value[x]		1..1	dateTime	Time of day of birth.
deceased[x]	?!Σ	0..1		Indicates if the individual is deceased or not
deceasedBoolean			boolean
deceasedDateTime			dateTime
address	SΣ	0..1	Address	An address for the individual
Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
addressKey		0..*	(Complex)	A patient's address key and type URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-AddressKey
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | billing - purpose of this address Binding: AddressUse (required): The use of an address. Example General: home
link	?!Σ	0..*	BackboneElement	Link to another patient resource that concerns the same actual person
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
other	Σ	1..1	Reference(UK Core Patient(2.2.0) | UK Core RelatedPerson)	The other patient or related person resource that the link refers to
type	Σ	1..1	code	replaced-by | replaces | refer | seealso Binding: LinkType (required): The type of link between this patient resource and another patient resource.
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet	URI
Patient.identifier.use	required	IdentifierUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.identifier:nhsNumber.use	required	IdentifierUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.gender	required	AdministrativeGender http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/administrative-gender|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.address.use	required	AddressUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/address-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.link.type	required	LinkType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/link-type|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Details	Requirements
dom-2	error	Patient	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources : contained.contained.empty()
dom-3	error	Patient	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource : contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4	error	Patient	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	error	Patient	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label : contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6	best practice	Patient	A resource should have narrative for robust management : text.`div`.exists()
ele-1	error	**ALL** elements	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children : hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1	error	**ALL** extensions	Must have either extensions or value[x], not both : extension.exists() != value.exists()

Snapshot View

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Patient		0..*	UKCorePatient(2.2.0)	Information about an individual or animal receiving health care services
id	Σ	0..1	id	Logical id of this artifact
meta	Σ	0..1	Meta	Metadata about the resource
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
language		0..1	code	Language of the resource content Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language. Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
text		0..1	Narrative	Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
contained		0..*	Resource	Contained, inline Resources
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
birthPlace		0..1	(Complex)	The registered place of birth of the patient. URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthPlace
id		0..1	id	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..0
url		1..1	uri	"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthPlace"
value[x]		1..1	Address	The registered place of birth of the patient.
birthSex		0..1	code	The patient's phenotypic sex at birth. URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-BirthSex Binding: UK Core Birth Sex (required)
cadavericDonor		0..1	(Complex)	Post-mortem donor status. URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-cadavericDonor
id		0..1	id	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..0
url		1..1	uri	"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-cadavericDonor"
value[x]		1..1	boolean	Post-mortem donor status.
contactPreference		0..1	(Complex)	The preferred method of contact, contact times and written communication format given by a Patient or Related Person. URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-ContactPreference
deathNotificationStatus		0..1	(Complex)	The patient's death notification status. URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-DeathNotificationStatus
ethnicCategory		0..1	CodeableConcept	The ethnicity of the subject URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-EthnicCategory Binding: UK Core Ethnic Category (preferred): A set of codes that define the ethnicity of a person, as specified by the person.
residentialStatus		0..1	CodeableConcept	The residential status of the patient. URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-ResidentialStatus Binding: UK Core Residential Status (extensible)
patientInterpreterRequired		0..1	(Complex)	Whether the patient needs an interpreter URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-interpreterRequired
id		0..1	id	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..0
url		1..1	uri	"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-interpreterRequired"
value[x]		1..1	boolean	Indicator showing whether the patient needs an interpreter
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
Slices for identifier	SΣ	1..*	Identifier	An identifier for this patient Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system
identifier:All Slices				Content/Rules for all slices
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
system	SΣ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value	SΣ	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
identifier:nhsNumber	Σ	0..1	Identifier	The patient's NHS number
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
nhsNumberVerificationStatus		0..1	CodeableConcept	NHS number verification status URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-NHSNumberVerificationStatus Binding: UK Core NHS Number Verification Status (required)
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
system	SΣ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Fixed Value: https://fhir.nhs.uk/Id/nhs-number
value	SΣ	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	Σ	0..1	Reference(UK Core Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
active	?!Σ	0..1	boolean	Whether this patient's record is in active use
name	SΣ	1..*	HumanName	A name associated with the patient
telecom	Σ	0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the individual
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
system	ΣC	0..1	code	phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other Binding: ContactPointSystem (required): Telecommunications form for contact point.
id		0..1	string	xml:id (or equivalent in JSON)
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
otherContactSystem		0..1	Coding	Other contact system URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-OtherContactSystem Binding: UK Core Other Contact System (extensible)
value		0..1	string	Primitive value for code
value	Σ	0..1	string	The actual contact point details
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point Binding: ContactPointUse (required): Use of contact point.
rank	Σ	0..1	positiveInt	Specify preferred order of use (1 = highest)
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when the contact point was/is in use
gender	SΣ	1..1	code	male | female | other | unknown Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
birthDate	SΣ	0..1	date	The date of birth for the individual
id		0..1	string	xml:id (or equivalent in JSON)
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
birthTime		0..1	(Complex)	Time of day of birth. URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthTime
id		0..1	id	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..0
url		1..1	uri	"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthTime"
value[x]		1..1	dateTime	Time of day of birth.
value		0..1	date	Primitive value for date
deceased[x]	?!Σ	0..1		Indicates if the individual is deceased or not
deceasedBoolean			boolean
deceasedDateTime			dateTime
address	SΣ	0..1	Address	An address for the individual
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
addressKey		0..*	(Complex)	A patient's address key and type URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-AddressKey
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | billing - purpose of this address Binding: AddressUse (required): The use of an address. Example General: home
type	Σ	0..1	code	postal | physical | both Binding: AddressType (required): The type of an address (physical / postal). Example General: both
text	Σ	0..1	string	Text representation of the address Example General: 137 Nowhere Street, Erewhon 9132
line	Σ	0..*	string	Street name, number, direction & P.O. Box etc. This repeating element order: The order in which lines should appear in an address label Example General: 137 Nowhere Street
city	Σ	0..1	string	Name of city, town etc. Example General: Erewhon
district	Σ	0..1	string	District name (aka county) Example General: Madison
state	Σ	0..1	string	Sub-unit of country (abbreviations ok)
postalCode	Σ	0..1	string	Postal code for area Example General: 9132
country	Σ	0..1	string	Country (e.g. can be ISO 3166 2 or 3 letter code)
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when address was/is in use Example General: {"start":"2010-03-23","end":"2010-07-01"}
maritalStatus		0..1	CodeableConcept	Marital (civil) status of a patient Binding: UK Core Person Marital Status Code (extensible): An indicator to identify the legal marital status of a person
multipleBirth[x]		0..1		Whether patient is part of a multiple birth
multipleBirthBoolean			boolean
multipleBirthInteger			integer
photo		0..*	Attachment	Image of the patient
contact	C	0..*	BackboneElement	A contact party (e.g. guardian, partner, friend) for the patient pat-1: SHALL at least contain a contact's details or a reference to an organization
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
contactRank		0..1	positiveInt	Preferred ranking or order of contact applied to a contact on a patient's contact list URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-ContactRank
copyCorrespondenceIndicator		0..1	boolean	Indicator showing that a patient's contact or related person SHALL be copied in to patient correspondence URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-CopyCorrespondenceIndicator
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
relationship		0..*	CodeableConcept	The kind of relationship Binding: UK Core Person Relationship Type (extensible)
name		0..1	HumanName	A name associated with the contact person
telecom		0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the person
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
system	ΣC	0..1	code	phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other Binding: ContactPointSystem (required): Telecommunications form for contact point.
id		0..1	string	xml:id (or equivalent in JSON)
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
otherContactSystem		0..1	Coding	Other contact system URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-OtherContactSystem Binding: UK Core Other Contact System (extensible)
value		0..1	string	Primitive value for code
value	Σ	0..1	string	The actual contact point details
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point Binding: ContactPointUse (required): Use of contact point.
rank	Σ	0..1	positiveInt	Specify preferred order of use (1 = highest)
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when the contact point was/is in use
address		0..1	Address	Address for the contact person
gender		0..1	code	male | female | other | unknown Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
organization	C	0..1	Reference(UK Core Organization)	Organization that is associated with the contact
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
reference	ΣC	0..1	string	Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
type	Σ	0..1	uri	Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient") Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
identifier	Σ	0..1	Identifier	Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
system	Σ	0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value	Σ	0..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	Σ	0..1	Reference(UK Core Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
display	Σ	0..1	string	Text alternative for the resource
period		0..1	Period	The period during which this contact person or organization is valid to be contacted relating to this patient
communication		0..*	BackboneElement	A language which may be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
proficiency		0..1	(Complex)	Proficiency level of the communication URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-proficiency
id		0..1	id	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
extension:level		0..1	Extension	Extension
id		0..1	id	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..0
url		1..1	uri	"level"
value[x]		1..1	Coding	The proficiency level for the communication Binding: LanguageAbilityProficiency (preferred): The proficiency level for the communication.
extension:type		0..*	Extension	Extension
id		0..1	id	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..0
url		1..1	uri	"type"
value[x]		1..1	Coding	The proficiency type for the communication Binding: LanguageAbilityMode (preferred): The proficiency type for the communication.
url		1..1	uri	"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-proficiency"
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
language		1..1	CodeableConcept	A ValueSet that identifies the language used by a person. Binding: UK Core Human Language (extensible): A ValueSet that identifies the language used by a person.
preferred		0..1	boolean	Language preference indicator
generalPractitioner		0..*	Reference(UK Core Practitioner | UK Core Organization | UK Core PractitionerRole)	Patient's nominated primary care provider
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
reference	ΣC	0..1	string	Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
type	Σ	0..1	uri	Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient") Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
identifier	Σ	0..1	Identifier	Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
system	Σ	0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value	Σ	0..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	Σ	0..1	Reference(UK Core Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
display	Σ	0..1	string	Text alternative for the resource
managingOrganization	Σ	0..1	Reference(UK Core Organization)	Organization that is the custodian of the patient record
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
reference	ΣC	0..1	string	Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
type	Σ	0..1	uri	Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient") Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
identifier	Σ	0..1	Identifier	Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
system	Σ	0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value	Σ	0..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	Σ	0..1	Reference(UK Core Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
display	Σ	0..1	string	Text alternative for the resource
link	?!Σ	0..*	BackboneElement	Link to another patient resource that concerns the same actual person
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
other	Σ	1..1	Reference(UK Core Patient(2.2.0) | UK Core RelatedPerson)	The other patient or related person resource that the link refers to
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
reference	ΣC	0..1	string	Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
type	Σ	0..1	uri	Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient") Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
identifier	Σ	0..1	Identifier	Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
system	Σ	0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value	Σ	0..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	Σ	0..1	Reference(UK Core Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
display	Σ	0..1	string	Text alternative for the resource
type	Σ	1..1	code	replaced-by | replaces | refer | seealso Binding: LinkType (required): The type of link between this patient resource and another patient resource.
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet	URI
Patient.language	preferred	CommonLanguages Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages from the FHIR Standard
Patient.identifier.use	required	IdentifierUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.identifier.type	extensible	Identifier Type Codes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type from the FHIR Standard
Patient.identifier:nhsNumber.use	required	IdentifierUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.identifier:nhsNumber.type	extensible	Identifier Type Codes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type from the FHIR Standard
Patient.telecom.system	required	ContactPointSystem http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-system|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.telecom.use	required	ContactPointUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.gender	required	AdministrativeGender http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/administrative-gender|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.address.use	required	AddressUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/address-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.address.type	required	AddressType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/address-type|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.maritalStatus	extensible	UKCorePersonMaritalStatusCode https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/ValueSet/UKCore-PersonMaritalStatusCode
Patient.contact.relationship	extensible	UKCorePersonRelationshipType https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/ValueSet/UKCore-PersonRelationshipType
Patient.contact.telecom.system	required	ContactPointSystem http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-system|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.contact.telecom.use	required	ContactPointUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.contact.gender	required	AdministrativeGender http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/administrative-gender|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.contact.organization.type	extensible	ResourceType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-types from the FHIR Standard
Patient.contact.organization.identifier.use	required	IdentifierUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.contact.organization.identifier.type	extensible	Identifier Type Codes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type from the FHIR Standard
Patient.communication.extension:proficiency.extension:level.value[x]	preferred	LanguageAbilityProficiency http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-LanguageAbilityProficiency
Patient.communication.extension:proficiency.extension:type.value[x]	preferred	LanguageAbilityMode http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-LanguageAbilityMode
Patient.communication.language	extensible	UKCoreHumanLanguage https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/ValueSet/UKCore-HumanLanguage
Patient.generalPractitioner.type	extensible	ResourceType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-types from the FHIR Standard
Patient.generalPractitioner.identifier.use	required	IdentifierUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.generalPractitioner.identifier.type	extensible	Identifier Type Codes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type from the FHIR Standard
Patient.managingOrganization.type	extensible	ResourceType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-types from the FHIR Standard
Patient.managingOrganization.identifier.use	required	IdentifierUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.managingOrganization.identifier.type	extensible	Identifier Type Codes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type from the FHIR Standard
Patient.link.other.type	extensible	ResourceType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-types from the FHIR Standard
Patient.link.other.identifier.use	required	IdentifierUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.link.other.identifier.type	extensible	Identifier Type Codes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type from the FHIR Standard
Patient.link.type	required	LinkType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/link-type|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Details	Requirements
dom-2	error	Patient	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources : contained.contained.empty()
dom-3	error	Patient	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource : contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4	error	Patient	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	error	Patient	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label : contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6	best practice	Patient	A resource should have narrative for robust management : text.`div`.exists()
ele-1	error	**ALL** elements	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children : hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1	error	**ALL** extensions	Must have either extensions or value[x], not both : extension.exists() != value.exists()
pat-1	error	Patient.contact	SHALL at least contain a contact's details or a reference to an organization : name.exists() or telecom.exists() or address.exists() or organization.exists()

This structure is derived from UKCorePatient

Summary

Mandatory: 5 elements
Must-Support: 9 elements