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US Core Implementation Guide, published by HL7 International / Cross-Group Projects. This guide is not an authorized publication; it is the continuous build for version 7.0.0 built by the FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) CI Build. This version is based on the current content of https://github.com/HL7/US-Core/ and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions

Resource Profile: USCoreProvenance - Detailed Descriptions

Page standards status: Trial-use Maturity Level: 3

Definitions for the us-core-provenance resource profile.

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

0. Provenance
ShortUS Core Provenance
Must Supportfalse
Alternate NamesBasic Provenance
2. Provenance.target
ShortThe Resource this Provenance record supports
Must Supporttrue
4. Provenance.target.reference
Must Supporttrue
6. Provenance.recorded
ShortTimestamp when the activity was recorded / updated
Must Supporttrue
8. Provenance.agent
Must Supporttrue
Invariantsprovenance-1: onBehalfOf SHALL be present when Provenance.agent.who is a Practitioner or Device (who.exists((resolve() is Practitioner) or (resolve() is Device)) implies onBehalfOf.exists())
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Provenance.agent. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • pattern @ type
  • 10. Provenance.agent.type
    BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from US Core Provenance Participant Type Codes
    (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/ValueSet/us-core-provenance-participant-type)
    Must Supporttrue
    12. Provenance.agent.who
    TypeReference(US Core Organization Profile, US Core Practitioner Profile, US Core Patient Profile, US Core PractitionerRole Profile, US Core RelatedPerson Profile, Device)
    Must Supporttrue
    Must Support TypesReference(US Core Organization Profile)
    14. Provenance.agent.onBehalfOf
    TypeReference(US Core Organization Profile)
    Must Supporttrue
    16. Provenance.agent:ProvenanceAuthor
    Slice NameProvenanceAuthor
    Control0..*
    Must Supporttrue
    18. Provenance.agent:ProvenanceAuthor.type
    Control1..?
    TypeCodeableConcept
    Must Supporttrue
    Pattern Value{
      "coding" : [{
        "system" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/provenance-participant-type",
        "code" : "author"
      }]
    }
    20. Provenance.agent:ProvenanceTransmitter
    Slice NameProvenanceTransmitter
    Definition

    The entity that provided the copy to your system.

    Must Supporttrue
    22. Provenance.agent:ProvenanceTransmitter.type
    Control1..?
    TypeCodeableConcept
    Must Supporttrue
    Pattern Value{
      "coding" : [{
        "system" : "http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/CodeSystem/us-core-provenance-participant-type",
        "code" : "transmitter"
      }]
    }

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

    0. Provenance
    Definition

    Provenance of a resource is a record that describes entities and processes involved in producing and delivering or otherwise influencing that resource. Provenance provides a critical foundation for assessing authenticity, enabling trust, and allowing reproducibility. Provenance assertions are a form of contextual metadata and can themselves become important records with their own provenance. Provenance statement indicates clinical significance in terms of confidence in authenticity, reliability, and trustworthiness, integrity, and stage in lifecycle (e.g. Document Completion - has the artifact been legally authenticated), all of which may impact security, privacy, and trust policies.

    ShortUS Core ProvenanceWho, What, When for a set of resources
    Comments

    Some parties may be duplicated between the target resource and its provenance. For instance, the prescriber is usually (but not always) the author of the prescription resource. This resource is defined with close consideration for W3C Provenance.

    Control0..*
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supportfalse
    Summaryfalse
    Alternate NamesHistory, Event, Activity, Basic Provenance
    Invariantsdom-2: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources (contained.contained.empty())
    dom-3: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource (contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty())
    dom-4: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated (contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty())
    dom-5: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label (contained.meta.security.empty())
    dom-6: A resource should have narrative for robust management (text.`div`.exists())
    2. Provenance.implicitRules
    Definition

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

    ShortA set of rules under which this content was created
    Comments

    Asserting this rule set restricts the content to be only understood by a limited set of trading partners. This inherently limits the usefulness of the data in the long term. However, the existing health eco-system is highly fractured, and not yet ready to define, collect, and exchange data in a generally computable sense. Wherever possible, implementers and/or specification writers should avoid using this element. Often, when used, the URL is a reference to an implementation guide that defines these special rules as part of it's narrative along with other profiles, value sets, etc.

    Control0..1
    Typeuri
    Is Modifiertrue because This element is labeled as a modifier because the implicit rules may provide additional knowledge about the resource that modifies it's meaning or interpretation
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    4. Provenance.modifierExtension
    Definition

    May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource and that modifies the understanding of the element that contains it and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

    Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

    ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored
    Comments

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

    Control0..*
    TypeExtension
    Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the resource that contains them
    Summaryfalse
    Requirements

    Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

    Alternate Namesextensions, user content
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
    6. Provenance.target
    Definition

    The Reference(s) that were generated or updated by the activity described in this resource. A provenance can point to more than one target if multiple resources were created/updated by the same activity.

    ShortThe Resource this Provenance record supportsTarget Reference(s) (usually version specific)
    Comments

    Target references are usually version specific, but might not be, if a version has not been assigned or if the provenance information is part of the set of resources being maintained (i.e. a document). When using the RESTful API, the identity of the resource might not be known (especially not the version specific one); the client may either submit the resource first, and then the provenance, or it may submit both using a single transaction. See the notes on transaction for further discussion.

    Control1..*
    TypeReference(Resource)
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supporttrue
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    8. Provenance.target.reference
    Definition

    A reference to a location at which the other resource is found. The reference may be a relative reference, in which case it is relative to the service base URL, or an absolute URL that resolves to the location where the resource is found. The reference may be version specific or not. If the reference is not to a FHIR RESTful server, then it should be assumed to be version specific. Internal fragment references (start with '#') refer to contained resources.

    ShortLiteral reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
    Comments

    Using absolute URLs provides a stable scalable approach suitable for a cloud/web context, while using relative/logical references provides a flexible approach suitable for use when trading across closed eco-system boundaries. Absolute URLs do not need to point to a FHIR RESTful server, though this is the preferred approach. If the URL conforms to the structure "/[type]/[id]" then it should be assumed that the reference is to a FHIR RESTful server.

    Control0..1
    This element is affected by the following invariants: ref-1
    Typestring
    Is Modifierfalse
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Must Supporttrue
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    10. Provenance.recorded
    Definition

    The instant of time at which the activity was recorded.

    ShortTimestamp when the activity was recorded / updatedWhen the activity was recorded / updated
    Comments

    This can be a little different from the time stamp on the resource if there is a delay between recording the event and updating the provenance and target resource.

    Control1..1
    Typeinstant
    Is Modifierfalse
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Must Supporttrue
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    12. Provenance.agent
    Definition

    An actor taking a role in an activity for which it can be assigned some degree of responsibility for the activity taking place.

    ShortActor involved
    Comments

    Several agents may be associated (i.e. has some responsibility for an activity) with an activity and vice-versa.

    Control1..*
    TypeBackboneElement
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supporttrue
    Summaryfalse
    Requirements

    An agent can be a person, an organization, software, device, or other entities that may be ascribed responsibility.

    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    provenance-1: onBehalfOf SHALL be present when Provenance.agent.who is a Practitioner or Device (who.exists((resolve() is Practitioner) or (resolve() is Device)) implies onBehalfOf.exists())
    SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Provenance.agent. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
    • pattern @ type
    • 14. Provenance.agent.modifierExtension
      Definition

      May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

      Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

      ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
      Comments

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

      Control0..*
      TypeExtension
      Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

      Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      16. Provenance.agent.type
      Definition

      The participation the agent had with respect to the activity.

      ShortHow the agent participated
      Comments

      For example: author, performer, enterer, attester, etc.

      Control0..1
      BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from US Core Provenance Participant Type Codeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/provenance-agent-type
      (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/ValueSet/us-core-provenance-participant-type)
      TypeCodeableConcept
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supporttrue
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      18. Provenance.agent.who
      Definition

      The individual, device or organization that participated in the event.

      ShortWho participated
      Comments

      whoIdentity should be used when the agent is not a Resource type.

      Control1..1
      TypeReference(US Core Organization Profile, US Core Practitioner Profile, US Core Patient Profile, US Core PractitionerRole Profile, US Core RelatedPerson Profile, Device, Practitioner, PractitionerRole, RelatedPerson, Patient, Organization)
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supporttrue
      Must Support TypesReference(US Core Organization Profile)
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      20. Provenance.agent.onBehalfOf
      Definition

      The individual, device, or organization for whom the change was made.

      ShortWho the agent is representing
      Comments

      onBehalfOfIdentity should be used when the agent is not a Resource type.

      Control0..1
      TypeReference(US Core Organization Profile, Practitioner, PractitionerRole, RelatedPerson, Patient, Device, Organization)
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supporttrue
      Summaryfalse
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      22. Provenance.agent:ProvenanceAuthor
      Slice NameProvenanceAuthor
      Definition

      An actor taking a role in an activity for which it can be assigned some degree of responsibility for the activity taking place.

      ShortActor involved
      Comments

      Several agents may be associated (i.e. has some responsibility for an activity) with an activity and vice-versa.

      Control01..*
      TypeBackboneElement
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supporttrue
      Summaryfalse
      Requirements

      An agent can be a person, an organization, software, device, or other entities that may be ascribed responsibility.

      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      24. Provenance.agent:ProvenanceAuthor.modifierExtension
      Definition

      May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

      Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

      ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
      Comments

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

      Control0..*
      TypeExtension
      Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

      Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      26. Provenance.agent:ProvenanceAuthor.type
      Definition

      The participation the agent had with respect to the activity.

      ShortHow the agent participated
      Comments

      For example: author, performer, enterer, attester, etc.

      Control10..1
      BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from ProvenanceParticipantTypehttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/provenance-agent-type
      (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/provenance-agent-type)

      The type of participation that a provenance agent played with respect to the activity.

      TypeCodeableConcept
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supporttrue
      Summarytrue
      Pattern Value{
        "coding" : [{
          "system" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/provenance-participant-type",
          "code" : "author"
        }]
      }
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      28. Provenance.agent:ProvenanceAuthor.who
      Definition

      The individual, device or organization that participated in the event.

      ShortWho participated
      Comments

      whoIdentity should be used when the agent is not a Resource type.

      Control1..1
      TypeReference(Practitioner, PractitionerRole, RelatedPerson, Patient, Device, Organization)
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      30. Provenance.agent:ProvenanceTransmitter
      Slice NameProvenanceTransmitter
      Definition

      The entity that provided the copy to your system.


      An actor taking a role in an activity for which it can be assigned some degree of responsibility for the activity taking place.

      ShortActor involved
      Comments

      Several agents may be associated (i.e. has some responsibility for an activity) with an activity and vice-versa.

      Control01..*
      TypeBackboneElement
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supporttrue
      Summaryfalse
      Requirements

      An agent can be a person, an organization, software, device, or other entities that may be ascribed responsibility.

      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      32. Provenance.agent:ProvenanceTransmitter.modifierExtension
      Definition

      May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

      Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

      ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
      Comments

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

      Control0..*
      TypeExtension
      Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

      Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      34. Provenance.agent:ProvenanceTransmitter.type
      Definition

      The participation the agent had with respect to the activity.

      ShortHow the agent participated
      Comments

      For example: author, performer, enterer, attester, etc.

      Control10..1
      BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from ProvenanceParticipantTypehttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/provenance-agent-type
      (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/provenance-agent-type)

      The type of participation that a provenance agent played with respect to the activity.

      TypeCodeableConcept
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supporttrue
      Summarytrue
      Pattern Value{
        "coding" : [{
          "system" : "http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/CodeSystem/us-core-provenance-participant-type",
          "code" : "transmitter"
        }]
      }
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      36. Provenance.agent:ProvenanceTransmitter.who
      Definition

      The individual, device or organization that participated in the event.

      ShortWho participated
      Comments

      whoIdentity should be used when the agent is not a Resource type.

      Control1..1
      TypeReference(Practitioner, PractitionerRole, RelatedPerson, Patient, Device, Organization)
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))

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

      0. Provenance
      Definition

      icon Changed:

      Provenance of a resource is a record that describes entities and processes involved in producing and delivering or otherwise influencing that resource. Provenance provides a critical foundation for assessing authenticity, enabling trust, and allowing reproducibility. Provenance assertions are a form of contextual metadata and can themselves become important records with their own provenance. Provenance statement indicates clinical significance in terms of confidence in authenticity, reliability, and trustworthiness, integrity, and stage in lifecycle (e.g. Document Completion - has the artifact been legally authenticated), all of which may impact security, privacy, and trust policies.

      ShortUS Core Provenance
      Comments

      icon Changed:

      Some parties may be duplicated between the target resource and its provenance. For instance, the prescriber is usually (but not always) the author of the prescription resource. This resource is defined with close consideration for W3C Provenance.

      Control0..*
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Alternate NamesHistory, Event, Activity, Basic Provenance
      Invariantsdom-2: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources (contained.contained.empty())
      dom-3: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource (contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty())
      dom-4: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated (contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty())
      dom-5: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label (contained.meta.security.empty())
      dom-6: A resource should have narrative for robust management (text.`div`.exists())
      2. Provenance.id
      Definition

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

      ShortLogical id of this artifact
      Comments

      The only time that a resource does not have an id is when it is being submitted to the server using a create operation.

      Control0..1
      Typeid
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summarytrue
      4. Provenance.meta
      Definition

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

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

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

      ShortA set of rules under which this content was created
      Comments

      Asserting this rule set restricts the content to be only understood by a limited set of trading partners. This inherently limits the usefulness of the data in the long term. However, the existing health eco-system is highly fractured, and not yet ready to define, collect, and exchange data in a generally computable sense. Wherever possible, implementers and/or specification writers should avoid using this element. Often, when used, the URL is a reference to an implementation guide that defines these special rules as part of it's narrative along with other profiles, value sets, etc.

      Control0..1
      Typeuri
      Is Modifiertrue because This element is labeled as a modifier because the implicit rules may provide additional knowledge about the resource that modifies it's meaning or interpretation
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      8. Provenance.language
      Definition

      The base language in which the resource is written.

      ShortLanguage of the resource content
      Comments

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

      Control0..1
      BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from CommonLanguages
      (preferred to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages)

      A human language.

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

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

      ShortText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
      Comments

      Contained resources do not have narrative. Resources that are not contained SHOULD have a narrative. In some cases, a resource may only have text with little or no additional discrete data (as long as all minOccurs=1 elements are satisfied). This may be necessary for data from legacy systems where information is captured as a "text blob" or where text is additionally entered raw or narrated and encoded information is added later.

      Control0..1
      TypeNarrative
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Alternate Namesnarrative, html, xhtml, display
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      12. Provenance.contained
      Definition

      These resources do not have an independent existence apart from the resource that contains them - they cannot be identified independently, and nor can they have their own independent transaction scope.

      ShortContained, inline Resources
      Comments

      This should never be done when the content can be identified properly, as once identification is lost, it is extremely difficult (and context dependent) to restore it again. Contained resources may have profiles and tags In their meta elements, but SHALL NOT have security labels.

      Control0..*
      TypeResource
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Alternate Namesinline resources, anonymous resources, contained resources
      14. Provenance.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 manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

      ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
      Comments

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

      Control0..*
      TypeExtension
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Alternate Namesextensions, user content
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      16. Provenance.modifierExtension
      Definition

      May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource and that modifies the understanding of the element that contains it and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

      Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

      ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored
      Comments

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

      Control0..*
      TypeExtension
      Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the resource that contains them
      Summaryfalse
      Requirements

      Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

      Alternate Namesextensions, user content
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      18. Provenance.target
      Definition

      The Reference(s) that were generated or updated by the activity described in this resource. A provenance can point to more than one target if multiple resources were created/updated by the same activity.

      ShortThe Resource this Provenance record supports
      Comments

      Target references are usually version specific, but might not be, if a version has not been assigned or if the provenance information is part of the set of resources being maintained (i.e. a document). When using the RESTful API, the identity of the resource might not be known (especially not the version specific one); the client may either submit the resource first, and then the provenance, or it may submit both using a single transaction. See the notes on transaction for further discussion.

      Control1..*
      TypeReference(Resource)
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supporttrue
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      20. Provenance.target.id
      Definition

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

      ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
      Control0..1
      Typestring
      Is Modifierfalse
      XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
      Summaryfalse
      22. Provenance.target.extension
      Definition

      May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

      ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
      Comments

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

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

        A reference to a location at which the other resource is found. The reference may be a relative reference, in which case it is relative to the service base URL, or an absolute URL that resolves to the location where the resource is found. The reference may be version specific or not. If the reference is not to a FHIR RESTful server, then it should be assumed to be version specific. Internal fragment references (start with '#') refer to contained resources.

        ShortLiteral reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
        Comments

        Using absolute URLs provides a stable scalable approach suitable for a cloud/web context, while using relative/logical references provides a flexible approach suitable for use when trading across closed eco-system boundaries. Absolute URLs do not need to point to a FHIR RESTful server, though this is the preferred approach. If the URL conforms to the structure "/[type]/[id]" then it should be assumed that the reference is to a FHIR RESTful server.

        Control0..1
        This element is affected by the following invariants: ref-1
        Typestring
        Is Modifierfalse
        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
        Must Supporttrue
        Summarytrue
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        26. Provenance.target.type
        Definition

        The expected type of the target of the reference. If both Reference.type and Reference.reference are populated and Reference.reference is a FHIR URL, both SHALL be consistent.

        The type is the Canonical URL of Resource Definition that is the type this reference refers to. References are URLs that are relative to http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/ e.g. "Patient" is a reference to http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Patient. Absolute URLs are only allowed for logical models (and can only be used in references in logical models, not resources).

        ShortType the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient")
        Comments

        This element is used to indicate the type of the target of the reference. This may be used which ever of the other elements are populated (or not). In some cases, the type of the target may be determined by inspection of the reference (e.g. a RESTful URL) or by resolving the target of the reference; if both the type and a reference is provided, the reference SHALL resolve to a resource of the same type as that specified.

        Control0..1
        BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from ResourceType
        (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-types)

        Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).

        Typeuri
        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()))
        28. Provenance.target.identifier
        Definition

        An identifier for the target resource. This is used when there is no way to reference the other resource directly, either because the entity it represents is not available through a FHIR server, or because there is no way for the author of the resource to convert a known identifier to an actual location. There is no requirement that a Reference.identifier point to something that is actually exposed as a FHIR instance, but it SHALL point to a business concept that would be expected to be exposed as a FHIR instance, and that instance would need to be of a FHIR resource type allowed by the reference.

        ShortLogical reference, when literal reference is not known
        Comments

        When an identifier is provided in place of a reference, any system processing the reference will only be able to resolve the identifier to a reference if it understands the business context in which the identifier is used. Sometimes this is global (e.g. a national identifier) but often it is not. For this reason, none of the useful mechanisms described for working with references (e.g. chaining, includes) are possible, nor should servers be expected to be able resolve the reference. Servers may accept an identifier based reference untouched, resolve it, and/or reject it - see CapabilityStatement.rest.resource.referencePolicy.

        When both an identifier and a literal reference are provided, the literal reference is preferred. Applications processing the resource are allowed - but not required - to check that the identifier matches the literal reference

        Applications converting a logical reference to a literal reference may choose to leave the logical reference present, or remove it.

        Reference is intended to point to a structure that can potentially be expressed as a FHIR resource, though there is no need for it to exist as an actual FHIR resource instance - except in as much as an application wishes to actual find the target of the reference. The content referred to be the identifier must meet the logical constraints implied by any limitations on what resource types are permitted for the reference. For example, it would not be legitimate to send the identifier for a drug prescription if the type were Reference(Observation|DiagnosticReport). One of the use-cases for Reference.identifier is the situation where no FHIR representation exists (where the type is Reference (Any).

        NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
        Control0..1
        TypeIdentifier
        Is Modifierfalse
        Summarytrue
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        30. Provenance.target.display
        Definition

        Plain text narrative that identifies the resource in addition to the resource reference.

        ShortText alternative for the resource
        Comments

        This is generally not the same as the Resource.text of the referenced resource. The purpose is to identify what's being referenced, not to fully describe it.

        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()))
        32. Provenance.occurred[x]
        Definition

        The period during which the activity occurred.

        ShortWhen the activity occurred
        Comments

        The period can be a little arbitrary; where possible, the time should correspond to human assessment of the activity time.

        Control0..1
        TypeChoice of: Period, dateTime
        [x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
        Is Modifierfalse
        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
        Summaryfalse
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        34. Provenance.recorded
        Definition

        The instant of time at which the activity was recorded.

        ShortTimestamp when the activity was recorded / updated
        Comments

        This can be a little different from the time stamp on the resource if there is a delay between recording the event and updating the provenance and target resource.

        Control1..1
        Typeinstant
        Is Modifierfalse
        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
        Must Supporttrue
        Summarytrue
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        36. Provenance.policy
        Definition

        Policy or plan the activity was defined by. Typically, a single activity may have multiple applicable policy documents, such as patient consent, guarantor funding, etc.

        ShortPolicy or plan the activity was defined by
        Comments

        For example: Where an OAuth token authorizes, the unique identifier from the OAuth token is placed into the policy element Where a policy engine (e.g. XACML) holds policy logic, the unique policy identifier is placed into the policy element.

        Control0..*
        Typeuri
        Is Modifierfalse
        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
        Summaryfalse
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        38. Provenance.location
        Definition

        Where the activity occurred, if relevant.

        ShortWhere the activity occurred, if relevant
        Control0..1
        TypeReference(Location)
        Is Modifierfalse
        Summaryfalse
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        40. Provenance.reason
        Definition

        The reason that the activity was taking place.

        ShortReason the activity is occurring
        Control0..*
        BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from PurposeOfUse
        (extensible to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-PurposeOfUse)

        The reason the activity took place.

        TypeCodeableConcept
        Is Modifierfalse
        Summaryfalse
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        42. Provenance.activity
        Definition

        An activity is something that occurs over a period of time and acts upon or with entities; it may include consuming, processing, transforming, modifying, relocating, using, or generating entities.

        ShortActivity that occurred
        Control0..1
        BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from ProvenanceActivityType
        (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/provenance-activity-type)

        The activity that took place.

        TypeCodeableConcept
        Is Modifierfalse
        Summaryfalse
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        44. Provenance.agent
        Definition

        An actor taking a role in an activity for which it can be assigned some degree of responsibility for the activity taking place.

        ShortActor involved
        Comments

        Several agents may be associated (i.e. has some responsibility for an activity) with an activity and vice-versa.

        Control1..*
        TypeBackboneElement
        Is Modifierfalse
        Must Supporttrue
        Summaryfalse
        Requirements

        An agent can be a person, an organization, software, device, or other entities that may be ascribed responsibility.

        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        provenance-1: onBehalfOf SHALL be present when Provenance.agent.who is a Practitioner or Device (who.exists((resolve() is Practitioner) or (resolve() is Device)) implies onBehalfOf.exists())
        SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Provenance.agent. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
        • pattern @ type
        • 46. Provenance.agent.id
          Definition

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

          ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
          Control0..1
          Typestring
          Is Modifierfalse
          XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
          Summaryfalse
          48. Provenance.agent.extension
          Definition

          May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

          ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
          Comments

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

          Control0..*
          TypeExtension
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summaryfalse
          Alternate Namesextensions, user content
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
          50. Provenance.agent.modifierExtension
          Definition

          May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

          Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

          ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
          Comments

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

          Control0..*
          TypeExtension
          Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

          Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
          52. Provenance.agent.type
          Definition

          The participation the agent had with respect to the activity.

          ShortHow the agent participated
          Comments

          For example: author, performer, enterer, attester, etc.

          Control0..1
          BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from US Core Provenance Participant Type Codes
          (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/ValueSet/us-core-provenance-participant-type)
          TypeCodeableConcept
          Is Modifierfalse
          Must Supporttrue
          Summarytrue
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          54. Provenance.agent.role
          Definition

          The function of the agent with respect to the activity. The security role enabling the agent with respect to the activity.

          ShortWhat the agents role was
          Comments

          For example: doctor, nurse, clerk, etc.

          Control0..*
          BindingFor example codes, see SecurityRoleType
          (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/security-role-type)

          The role that a provenance agent played with respect to the activity.

          TypeCodeableConcept
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summaryfalse
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          56. Provenance.agent.who
          Definition

          The individual, device or organization that participated in the event.

          ShortWho participated
          Comments

          whoIdentity should be used when the agent is not a Resource type.

          Control1..1
          TypeReference(US Core Organization Profile, US Core Practitioner Profile, US Core Patient Profile, US Core PractitionerRole Profile, US Core RelatedPerson Profile, Device)
          Is Modifierfalse
          Must Supporttrue
          Must Support TypesReference(US Core Organization Profile)
          Summarytrue
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          58. Provenance.agent.onBehalfOf
          Definition

          The individual, device, or organization for whom the change was made.

          ShortWho the agent is representing
          Comments

          onBehalfOfIdentity should be used when the agent is not a Resource type.

          Control0..1
          TypeReference(US Core Organization Profile)
          Is Modifierfalse
          Must Supporttrue
          Summaryfalse
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          60. Provenance.agent:ProvenanceAuthor
          Slice NameProvenanceAuthor
          Definition

          An actor taking a role in an activity for which it can be assigned some degree of responsibility for the activity taking place.

          ShortActor involved
          Comments

          Several agents may be associated (i.e. has some responsibility for an activity) with an activity and vice-versa.

          Control0..*
          TypeBackboneElement
          Is Modifierfalse
          Must Supporttrue
          Summaryfalse
          Requirements

          An agent can be a person, an organization, software, device, or other entities that may be ascribed responsibility.

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

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

          ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
          Control0..1
          Typestring
          Is Modifierfalse
          XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
          Summaryfalse
          64. Provenance.agent:ProvenanceAuthor.extension
          Definition

          May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

          ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
          Comments

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

          Control0..*
          TypeExtension
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summaryfalse
          Alternate Namesextensions, user content
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
          66. Provenance.agent:ProvenanceAuthor.modifierExtension
          Definition

          May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

          Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

          ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
          Comments

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

          Control0..*
          TypeExtension
          Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

          Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
          68. Provenance.agent:ProvenanceAuthor.type
          Definition

          The participation the agent had with respect to the activity.

          ShortHow the agent participated
          Comments

          For example: author, performer, enterer, attester, etc.

          Control1..1
          BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from ProvenanceParticipantType
          (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/provenance-agent-type)

          The type of participation that a provenance agent played with respect to the activity.

          TypeCodeableConcept
          Is Modifierfalse
          Must Supporttrue
          Summarytrue
          Pattern Value{
            "coding" : [{
              "system" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/provenance-participant-type",
              "code" : "author"
            }]
          }
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          70. Provenance.agent:ProvenanceAuthor.role
          Definition

          The function of the agent with respect to the activity. The security role enabling the agent with respect to the activity.

          ShortWhat the agents role was
          Comments

          For example: doctor, nurse, clerk, etc.

          Control0..*
          BindingFor example codes, see SecurityRoleType
          (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/security-role-type)

          The role that a provenance agent played with respect to the activity.

          TypeCodeableConcept
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summaryfalse
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          72. Provenance.agent:ProvenanceAuthor.who
          Definition

          The individual, device or organization that participated in the event.

          ShortWho participated
          Comments

          whoIdentity should be used when the agent is not a Resource type.

          Control1..1
          TypeReference(Practitioner, PractitionerRole, RelatedPerson, Patient, Device, Organization)
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summarytrue
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          74. Provenance.agent:ProvenanceAuthor.onBehalfOf
          Definition

          The individual, device, or organization for whom the change was made.

          ShortWho the agent is representing
          Comments

          onBehalfOfIdentity should be used when the agent is not a Resource type.

          Control0..1
          TypeReference(Practitioner, PractitionerRole, RelatedPerson, Patient, Device, Organization)
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summaryfalse
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          76. Provenance.agent:ProvenanceTransmitter
          Slice NameProvenanceTransmitter
          Definition

          The entity that provided the copy to your system.

          ShortActor involved
          Comments

          Several agents may be associated (i.e. has some responsibility for an activity) with an activity and vice-versa.

          Control0..*
          TypeBackboneElement
          Is Modifierfalse
          Must Supporttrue
          Summaryfalse
          Requirements

          An agent can be a person, an organization, software, device, or other entities that may be ascribed responsibility.

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

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

          ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
          Control0..1
          Typestring
          Is Modifierfalse
          XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
          Summaryfalse
          80. Provenance.agent:ProvenanceTransmitter.extension
          Definition

          May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

          ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
          Comments

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

          Control0..*
          TypeExtension
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summaryfalse
          Alternate Namesextensions, user content
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
          82. Provenance.agent:ProvenanceTransmitter.modifierExtension
          Definition

          May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

          Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

          ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
          Comments

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

          Control0..*
          TypeExtension
          Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

          Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
          84. Provenance.agent:ProvenanceTransmitter.type
          Definition

          The participation the agent had with respect to the activity.

          ShortHow the agent participated
          Comments

          For example: author, performer, enterer, attester, etc.

          Control1..1
          BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from ProvenanceParticipantType
          (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/provenance-agent-type)

          The type of participation that a provenance agent played with respect to the activity.

          TypeCodeableConcept
          Is Modifierfalse
          Must Supporttrue
          Summarytrue
          Pattern Value{
            "coding" : [{
              "system" : "http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/CodeSystem/us-core-provenance-participant-type",
              "code" : "transmitter"
            }]
          }
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          86. Provenance.agent:ProvenanceTransmitter.role
          Definition

          The function of the agent with respect to the activity. The security role enabling the agent with respect to the activity.

          ShortWhat the agents role was
          Comments

          For example: doctor, nurse, clerk, etc.

          Control0..*
          BindingFor example codes, see SecurityRoleType
          (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/security-role-type)

          The role that a provenance agent played with respect to the activity.

          TypeCodeableConcept
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summaryfalse
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          88. Provenance.agent:ProvenanceTransmitter.who
          Definition

          The individual, device or organization that participated in the event.

          ShortWho participated
          Comments

          whoIdentity should be used when the agent is not a Resource type.

          Control1..1
          TypeReference(Practitioner, PractitionerRole, RelatedPerson, Patient, Device, Organization)
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summarytrue
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          90. Provenance.agent:ProvenanceTransmitter.onBehalfOf
          Definition

          The individual, device, or organization for whom the change was made.

          ShortWho the agent is representing
          Comments

          onBehalfOfIdentity should be used when the agent is not a Resource type.

          Control0..1
          TypeReference(Practitioner, PractitionerRole, RelatedPerson, Patient, Device, Organization)
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summaryfalse
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          92. Provenance.entity
          Definition

          An entity used in this activity.

          ShortAn entity used in this activity
          Control0..*
          TypeBackboneElement
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summaryfalse
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          94. Provenance.entity.id
          Definition

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

          ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
          Control0..1
          Typestring
          Is Modifierfalse
          XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
          Summaryfalse
          96. Provenance.entity.extension
          Definition

          May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

          ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
          Comments

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

          Control0..*
          TypeExtension
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summaryfalse
          Alternate Namesextensions, user content
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
          98. Provenance.entity.modifierExtension
          Definition

          May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

          Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

          ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
          Comments

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

          Control0..*
          TypeExtension
          Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

          Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
          100. Provenance.entity.role
          Definition

          How the entity was used during the activity.

          Shortderivation | revision | quotation | source | removal
          Control1..1
          BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from ProvenanceEntityRole
          (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/provenance-entity-role|4.0.1)

          How an entity was used in an activity.

          Typecode
          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()))
          102. Provenance.entity.what
          Definition

          Identity of the Entity used. May be a logical or physical uri and maybe absolute or relative.

          ShortIdentity of entity
          Comments

          whatIdentity should be used for entities that are not a Resource type.

          Control1..1
          TypeReference(Resource)
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summarytrue
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          104. Provenance.entity.agent
          Definition

          The entity is attributed to an agent to express the agent's responsibility for that entity, possibly along with other agents. This description can be understood as shorthand for saying that the agent was responsible for the activity which generated the entity.

          ShortEntity is attributed to this agent
          Comments

          A usecase where one Provenance.entity.agent is used where the Entity that was used in the creation/updating of the Target, is not in the context of the same custodianship as the Target, and thus the meaning of Provenance.entity.agent is to say that the entity referenced is managed elsewhere and that this Agent provided access to it. This would be similar to where the Entity being referenced is managed outside FHIR, such as through HL7 v2, v3, or XDS. This might be where the Entity being referenced is managed in another FHIR resource server. Thus it explains the Provenance of that Entity's use in the context of this Provenance activity.

          Control0..*
          TypeSee ttp://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Provenance#Provenance.agent
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summaryfalse
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          106. Provenance.signature
          Definition

          A digital signature on the target Reference(s). The signer should match a Provenance.agent. The purpose of the signature is indicated.

          ShortSignature on target
          Control0..*
          TypeSignature
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summaryfalse
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))