Vital Records Common Library (VRCL) FHIR Implementation Guide
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Vital Records Common Library (VRCL) FHIR Implementation Guide, published by HL7 International / Public Health. This guide is not an authorized publication; it is the continuous build for version 2.0.0 built by the FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) CI Build. This version is based on the current content of https://github.com/HL7/vr-common-library/ and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions

Resource Profile: RelatedPerson - Mother Vital Records

Official URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/RelatedPerson-mother-vr Version: 2.0.0
Active as of 2026-10-16 Computable Name: RelatedPersonMotherVitalRecords

The mother of the report subject. Different individuals may play different roles as the mother (e.g., biological mother, adoptive mother, etc.). This profile is designed to supplant the similar profile in VRDR

Usages:

You can also check for usages in the FHIR IG Statistics

Formal Views of Profile Content

Description Differentials, Snapshots, and other representations.

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
RelatedPerson C 0..* RelatedPersonParentVitalRecords A person that is related to a patient, but who is not a direct target of care
Constraints: us-core-14
RelatedPerson.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
RelatedPerson.Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
RelatedPerson.Slices for extension.extension:birthPlace 0..1 Address RelatedPerson Birth Place Vital Records
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/Extension-relatedperson-birthplace-vr
RelatedPerson.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
RelatedPerson.Slices for identifier This element is included in summaries. 0..* Identifier A human identifier for this person
Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:type
RelatedPerson.Slices for identifier.identifier:SSN This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Identifier SSN if available and appropriate to send
RelatedPerson.Slices for identifier.identifier:SSN.use This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
RelatedPerson.Slices for identifier.identifier:SSN.type This element is included in summaries. 1..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.
Required Pattern: 
{
  "coding" : [
    {
      "system" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203",
      "code" : "SS"
    }
  ]
}
RelatedPerson.active This element is a modifier element. This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 boolean Whether this related person's record is in active use
RelatedPerson.patient This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(Patient - Vital Records) The patient this person is related to
RelatedPerson.relationship This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. C 1..* CodeableConcept Relationships describing the mother's role relative to the subject.
Binding: Value Set - Mother Relationship Vital Records (required): MotherRelationship
RelatedPerson.name This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. C 1..* HumanName A name associated with the person
RelatedPerson.telecom This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..* ContactPoint A contact detail for the person
RelatedPerson.gender This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code Gender
Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
RelatedPerson.address This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Address Address where the related person can be contacted or visited

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Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
RelatedPerson.identifier:SSN.​use Base required IdentifierUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.identifier:SSN.​type Base extensible IdentifierType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.relationship Base required Value Set - Mother Relationship Vital Records 📦2.0.0 This IG
RelatedPerson.gender Base required AdministrativeGender 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression

This structure is derived from RelatedPersonParentVitalRecords

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
RelatedPerson 0..* RelatedPersonParentVitalRecords A person that is related to a patient, but who is not a direct target of care
RelatedPerson.relationship 1..* CodeableConcept Relationships describing the mother's role relative to the subject.
Binding: Value Set - Mother Relationship Vital Records (required): MotherRelationship
RelatedPerson.gender 0..1 code Gender
RelatedPerson.birthDate
RelatedPerson.birthDate.Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
RelatedPerson.birthDate.Slices for extension.extension:bypassEditFlag 0..1 ExtensionBypassEditFlagVitalRecords To reflect the relevant edit possibilities for Mother's date of birth.

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Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
RelatedPerson.relationship Base required Value Set - Mother Relationship Vital Records 📦2.0.0 This IG
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
RelatedPerson C 0..* RelatedPersonParentVitalRecords A person that is related to a patient, but who is not a direct target of care
Constraints: us-core-14
RelatedPerson.id This element is included in summaries. 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
RelatedPerson.meta This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
RelatedPerson.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
RelatedPerson.language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
RelatedPerson.text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
RelatedPerson.contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
RelatedPerson.Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
RelatedPerson.Slices for extension.extension:birthPlace 0..1 Address RelatedPerson Birth Place Vital Records
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/Extension-relatedperson-birthplace-vr
RelatedPerson.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
RelatedPerson.Slices for identifier This element is included in summaries. 0..* Identifier A human identifier for this person
Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:type
RelatedPerson.Slices for identifier.identifier:SSN This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Identifier SSN if available and appropriate to send
RelatedPerson.Slices for identifier.identifier:SSN.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
RelatedPerson.Slices for identifier.identifier:SSN.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
RelatedPerson.Slices for identifier.identifier:SSN.use This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
RelatedPerson.Slices for identifier.identifier:SSN.type This element is included in summaries. 1..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.
Required Pattern: 
{
  "coding" : [
    {
      "system" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203",
      "code" : "SS"
    }
  ]
}
RelatedPerson.Slices for identifier.identifier:SSN.system This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
RelatedPerson.Slices for identifier.identifier:SSN.value This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
RelatedPerson.Slices for identifier.identifier:SSN.period This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Period Time period when id is/was valid for use
RelatedPerson.Slices for identifier.identifier:SSN.assigner This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Organization) Organization that issued id (may be just text)
RelatedPerson.active This element is a modifier element. This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 boolean Whether this related person's record is in active use
RelatedPerson.patient This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(Patient - Vital Records) The patient this person is related to
RelatedPerson.relationship This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. C 1..* CodeableConcept Relationships describing the mother's role relative to the subject.
Binding: Value Set - Mother Relationship Vital Records (required): MotherRelationship
RelatedPerson.name This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. C 1..* HumanName A name associated with the person
RelatedPerson.telecom This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..* ContactPoint A contact detail for the person
RelatedPerson.gender This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code Gender
Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
RelatedPerson.birthDate This element is included in summaries. 0..1 date The date on which the related person was born
RelatedPerson.birthDate.id 0..1 string xml:id (or equivalent in JSON)
RelatedPerson.birthDate.Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
RelatedPerson.birthDate.Slices for extension.extension:partialDate 0..* (Complex) Provides values of a partial date
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/Extension-partial-date-vr
RelatedPerson.birthDate.Slices for extension.extension:bypassEditFlag 0..1 (Complex) To reflect the relevant edit possibilities for Mother's date of birth.
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/BypassEditFlag
RelatedPerson.birthDate.Slices for extension.extension:bypassEditFlag.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
RelatedPerson.birthDate.Slices for extension.extension:bypassEditFlag.extension 0..0 Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
RelatedPerson.birthDate.Slices for extension.extension:bypassEditFlag.url 1..1 uri "http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/BypassEditFlag"
RelatedPerson.birthDate.Slices for extension.extension:bypassEditFlag.value[x] 1..1 CodeableConcept To reflect the relevant edit possibilities for date of birth.
Binding: Value Set - Date of Birth Edit Flags (NCHS) Vital Records (required): Date of Birth Edit Flags (NCHS)
RelatedPerson.birthDate.value 0..1 date Primitive value for date
RelatedPerson.address This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Address Address where the related person can be contacted or visited
RelatedPerson.photo 0..* Attachment Image of the person
RelatedPerson.period 0..1 Period Period of time that this relationship is considered valid
RelatedPerson.communication 0..* BackboneElement A language which may be used to communicate with about the patient's health
RelatedPerson.communication.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
RelatedPerson.communication.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
RelatedPerson.communication.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
RelatedPerson.communication.language 1..1 CodeableConcept The language which can be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
RelatedPerson.communication.preferred 0..1 boolean Language preference indicator

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Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
RelatedPerson.language Base preferred Common Languages 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.identifier:SSN.​use Base required IdentifierUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.identifier:SSN.​type Base extensible IdentifierType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.relationship Base required Value Set - Mother Relationship Vital Records 📦2.0.0 This IG
RelatedPerson.gender Base required AdministrativeGender 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.birthDate.​extension:bypassEditFlag.​value[x] Base required Value Set - Date of Birth Edit Flags (NCHS) Vital Records 📦2.0.0 This IG
RelatedPerson.communication.​language Base preferred Common Languages 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression

This structure is derived from RelatedPersonParentVitalRecords

Summary

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
RelatedPerson C 0..* RelatedPersonParentVitalRecords A person that is related to a patient, but who is not a direct target of care
Constraints: us-core-14
RelatedPerson.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
RelatedPerson.Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
RelatedPerson.Slices for extension.extension:birthPlace 0..1 Address RelatedPerson Birth Place Vital Records
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/Extension-relatedperson-birthplace-vr
RelatedPerson.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
RelatedPerson.Slices for identifier This element is included in summaries. 0..* Identifier A human identifier for this person
Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:type
RelatedPerson.Slices for identifier.identifier:SSN This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Identifier SSN if available and appropriate to send
RelatedPerson.Slices for identifier.identifier:SSN.use This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
RelatedPerson.Slices for identifier.identifier:SSN.type This element is included in summaries. 1..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.
Required Pattern: 
{
  "coding" : [
    {
      "system" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203",
      "code" : "SS"
    }
  ]
}
RelatedPerson.active This element is a modifier element. This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 boolean Whether this related person's record is in active use
RelatedPerson.patient This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(Patient - Vital Records) The patient this person is related to
RelatedPerson.relationship This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. C 1..* CodeableConcept Relationships describing the mother's role relative to the subject.
Binding: Value Set - Mother Relationship Vital Records (required): MotherRelationship
RelatedPerson.name This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. C 1..* HumanName A name associated with the person
RelatedPerson.telecom This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..* ContactPoint A contact detail for the person
RelatedPerson.gender This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code Gender
Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
RelatedPerson.address This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Address Address where the related person can be contacted or visited

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
RelatedPerson.identifier:SSN.​use Base required IdentifierUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.identifier:SSN.​type Base extensible IdentifierType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.relationship Base required Value Set - Mother Relationship Vital Records 📦2.0.0 This IG
RelatedPerson.gender Base required AdministrativeGender 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression

Differential View

This structure is derived from RelatedPersonParentVitalRecords

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
RelatedPerson 0..* RelatedPersonParentVitalRecords A person that is related to a patient, but who is not a direct target of care
RelatedPerson.relationship 1..* CodeableConcept Relationships describing the mother's role relative to the subject.
Binding: Value Set - Mother Relationship Vital Records (required): MotherRelationship
RelatedPerson.gender 0..1 code Gender
RelatedPerson.birthDate
RelatedPerson.birthDate.Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
RelatedPerson.birthDate.Slices for extension.extension:bypassEditFlag 0..1 ExtensionBypassEditFlagVitalRecords To reflect the relevant edit possibilities for Mother's date of birth.

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
RelatedPerson.relationship Base required Value Set - Mother Relationship Vital Records 📦2.0.0 This IG

Snapshot ViewView

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
RelatedPerson C 0..* RelatedPersonParentVitalRecords A person that is related to a patient, but who is not a direct target of care
Constraints: us-core-14
RelatedPerson.id This element is included in summaries. 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
RelatedPerson.meta This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
RelatedPerson.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
RelatedPerson.language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
RelatedPerson.text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
RelatedPerson.contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
RelatedPerson.Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
RelatedPerson.Slices for extension.extension:birthPlace 0..1 Address RelatedPerson Birth Place Vital Records
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/Extension-relatedperson-birthplace-vr
RelatedPerson.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
RelatedPerson.Slices for identifier This element is included in summaries. 0..* Identifier A human identifier for this person
Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:type
RelatedPerson.Slices for identifier.identifier:SSN This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Identifier SSN if available and appropriate to send
RelatedPerson.Slices for identifier.identifier:SSN.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
RelatedPerson.Slices for identifier.identifier:SSN.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
RelatedPerson.Slices for identifier.identifier:SSN.use This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
RelatedPerson.Slices for identifier.identifier:SSN.type This element is included in summaries. 1..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.
Required Pattern: 
{
  "coding" : [
    {
      "system" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203",
      "code" : "SS"
    }
  ]
}
RelatedPerson.Slices for identifier.identifier:SSN.system This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
RelatedPerson.Slices for identifier.identifier:SSN.value This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
RelatedPerson.Slices for identifier.identifier:SSN.period This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Period Time period when id is/was valid for use
RelatedPerson.Slices for identifier.identifier:SSN.assigner This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Organization) Organization that issued id (may be just text)
RelatedPerson.active This element is a modifier element. This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 boolean Whether this related person's record is in active use
RelatedPerson.patient This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(Patient - Vital Records) The patient this person is related to
RelatedPerson.relationship This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. C 1..* CodeableConcept Relationships describing the mother's role relative to the subject.
Binding: Value Set - Mother Relationship Vital Records (required): MotherRelationship
RelatedPerson.name This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. C 1..* HumanName A name associated with the person
RelatedPerson.telecom This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..* ContactPoint A contact detail for the person
RelatedPerson.gender This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code Gender
Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
RelatedPerson.birthDate This element is included in summaries. 0..1 date The date on which the related person was born
RelatedPerson.birthDate.id 0..1 string xml:id (or equivalent in JSON)
RelatedPerson.birthDate.Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
RelatedPerson.birthDate.Slices for extension.extension:partialDate 0..* (Complex) Provides values of a partial date
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/Extension-partial-date-vr
RelatedPerson.birthDate.Slices for extension.extension:bypassEditFlag 0..1 (Complex) To reflect the relevant edit possibilities for Mother's date of birth.
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/BypassEditFlag
RelatedPerson.birthDate.Slices for extension.extension:bypassEditFlag.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
RelatedPerson.birthDate.Slices for extension.extension:bypassEditFlag.extension 0..0 Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
RelatedPerson.birthDate.Slices for extension.extension:bypassEditFlag.url 1..1 uri "http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vr-common-library/StructureDefinition/BypassEditFlag"
RelatedPerson.birthDate.Slices for extension.extension:bypassEditFlag.value[x] 1..1 CodeableConcept To reflect the relevant edit possibilities for date of birth.
Binding: Value Set - Date of Birth Edit Flags (NCHS) Vital Records (required): Date of Birth Edit Flags (NCHS)
RelatedPerson.birthDate.value 0..1 date Primitive value for date
RelatedPerson.address This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Address Address where the related person can be contacted or visited
RelatedPerson.photo 0..* Attachment Image of the person
RelatedPerson.period 0..1 Period Period of time that this relationship is considered valid
RelatedPerson.communication 0..* BackboneElement A language which may be used to communicate with about the patient's health
RelatedPerson.communication.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
RelatedPerson.communication.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
RelatedPerson.communication.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
RelatedPerson.communication.language 1..1 CodeableConcept The language which can be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
RelatedPerson.communication.preferred 0..1 boolean Language preference indicator

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
RelatedPerson.language Base preferred Common Languages 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.identifier:SSN.​use Base required IdentifierUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.identifier:SSN.​type Base extensible IdentifierType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.relationship Base required Value Set - Mother Relationship Vital Records 📦2.0.0 This IG
RelatedPerson.gender Base required AdministrativeGender 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.birthDate.​extension:bypassEditFlag.​value[x] Base required Value Set - Date of Birth Edit Flags (NCHS) Vital Records 📦2.0.0 This IG
RelatedPerson.communication.​language Base preferred Common Languages 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression

This structure is derived from RelatedPersonParentVitalRecords

Summary

 

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