HL7® FHIR® New Zealand Base Implementation Guide
3.2.0-ci-build - Draft

HL7® FHIR® New Zealand Base Implementation Guide, published by HL7 New Zealand. This guide is not an authorized publication; it is the continuous build for version 3.2.0-ci-build built by the FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) CI Build. This version is based on the current content of https://github.com/HL7NZ/nzbase/ and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions

Resource Profile: NZ Patient

Official URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/NzPatient Version: 1.0.0
Active as of 2026-10-15 Computable Name: NzPatient

The base New Zealand Patient profile

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
Patient C 0..* Patient Information about an individual or animal receiving health care services
Constraints: nz-pat-1
Patient.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
Patient.Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:ethnicity 0..* CodeableConcept NZ Ethnicity
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nz-ethnicity
Binding: Ethnicity of a person (L4) (preferred)
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:nzCitizen 0..1 (Complex) Is this person a New Zealand citizen
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nz-citizenship
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:dhb 0..1 CodeableConcept District Health Board linked to a NZ Healthcare Service, Location or Patient
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/dhb
Binding: District Health Board Identifer (extensible): NZ HPI-ORG Values for DHBs
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:domicile-code 0..1 CodeableConcept NZ Domicile Code
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/domicile-code
Binding: Domicile Code (preferred)
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:pho 0..1 CodeableConcept Primary Healthcare Organisation
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/pho
Binding: PHO (extensible): NZ HPI-ORG Values for PHOs
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:sex-at-birth 0..1 CodeableConcept Sex At Birth
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/sex-at-birth
Binding: AdministrativeGender (required)
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:iwi 0..* CodeableConcept Extension
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nz-iwi
Binding: Iwi (preferred)
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:acc-patient-occupation 0..1 CodeableConcept Extension
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/acc-patient-occupation
Binding: ACC Patient Occupation (example)
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:messaging-address 0..* (Complex) Messaging Address
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/messaging-address
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:nz-residency 0..1 (Complex) Extension
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nz-residency
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:interpreter-required 0..1 boolean Whether the patient needs an interpreter
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-interpreterRequired
Patient.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
Patient.Slices for identifier This element is included in summaries. 0..* Identifier An identifier for this patient
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:NHI This element is included in summaries. 0..* Identifier An identifier for this patient
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:NHI.use This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: Valid use values for NHI (required)
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:NHI.system This element is included in summaries. 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: https://standards.digital.health.nz/ns/nhi-id (no extensions allowed)
Patient.active This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 boolean Whether this patient's record is in active use
Patient.telecom This element is included in summaries. 0..* NzContactPoint A contact detail for the individual
Patient.Slices for deceased[x] This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Indicates if the individual is deceased or not
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them Other type slices that contain no new information are not shown in this view
Patient.Slices for deceased[x].deceasedBoolean boolean
Patient.Slices for deceased[x].deceasedDateTime dateTime
Patient.Slices for deceased[x].deceased[x]:deceasedDateTime This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 dateTime Indicates if the individual is deceased or not
Patient.Slices for deceased[x].deceased[x]:deceasedDateTime.Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Patient.Slices for deceased[x].deceased[x]:deceasedDateTime.Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
Patient.Slices for deceased[x].deceased[x]:deceasedDateTime.Slices for extension.extension:information-source 0..1 CodeableConcept Information Source
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/information-source
Binding: Information Source (preferred)
Patient.address This element is included in summaries. 0..* NzAddress An address for the individual
Patient.link This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* BackboneElement Link to another patient resource that concerns the same actual person
Patient.link.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Patient.link.other This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(Patient | RelatedPerson) The other patient or related person resource that the link refers to
Patient.link.type This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code replaced-by | replaces | refer | seealso
Binding: LinkType (required): The type of link between this patient resource and another patient resource.

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Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Patient.identifier:NHI.​use Base required Valid use values for NHI 📦1.0.0 This IG
Patient.link.type Base required LinkType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
nz-pat-1 error Patient only a single official NHI Patient.identifier.where(system='https://standards.digital.health.nz/ns/nhi-id' and use='official').count() < 2

This structure is derived from Patient

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Patient C 0..* Patient Information about an individual or animal receiving health care services
Constraints: nz-pat-1
Patient.Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:ethnicity 0..* CodeableConcept NZ Ethnicity
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nz-ethnicity
Binding: Ethnicity of a person (L4) (preferred)
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:nzCitizen 0..1 (Complex) Is this person a New Zealand citizen
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nz-citizenship
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:dhb 0..1 CodeableConcept District Health Board linked to a NZ Healthcare Service, Location or Patient
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/dhb
Binding: District Health Board Identifer (extensible): NZ HPI-ORG Values for DHBs
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:domicile-code 0..1 CodeableConcept NZ Domicile Code
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/domicile-code
Binding: Domicile Code (preferred)
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:pho 0..1 CodeableConcept Primary Healthcare Organisation
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/pho
Binding: PHO (extensible): NZ HPI-ORG Values for PHOs
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:sex-at-birth 0..1 CodeableConcept Sex At Birth
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/sex-at-birth
Binding: AdministrativeGender (required)
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:iwi 0..* CodeableConcept Extension
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nz-iwi
Binding: Iwi (preferred)
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:acc-patient-occupation 0..1 CodeableConcept Extension
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/acc-patient-occupation
Binding: ACC Patient Occupation (example)
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:messaging-address 0..* (Complex) Messaging Address
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/messaging-address
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:nz-residency 0..1 (Complex) Extension
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nz-residency
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:interpreter-required 0..1 boolean Whether the patient needs an interpreter
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-interpreterRequired
Patient.Slices for identifier 0..* Identifier An identifier for this patient
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system
Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:NHI 0..* Identifier An identifier for this patient
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:NHI.use 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: Valid use values for NHI (required)
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:NHI.system 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: https://standards.digital.health.nz/ns/nhi-id (no extensions allowed)
Patient.name
Patient.name.Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
Patient.name.Slices for extension.extension:information-source 0..1 CodeableConcept Information Source
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/information-source
Binding: Information Source (preferred)
Patient.gender
Patient.gender.Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Patient.gender.Slices for extension.extension:genderOriginalText 0..1 string Extension
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/gender-original-text
Patient.birthDate
Patient.birthDate.Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Patient.birthDate.Slices for extension.extension:information-source 0..1 CodeableConcept Information Source
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/information-source
Binding: Information Source (preferred)
Patient.Slices for deceased[x] 0..1 boolean, dateTime Indicates if the individual is deceased or not
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them Other type slices that contain no new information are not shown in this view
Patient.Slices for deceased[x].deceased[x]:deceasedDateTime 0..1 dateTime Indicates if the individual is deceased or not
Patient.Slices for deceased[x].deceased[x]:deceasedDateTime.Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Patient.Slices for deceased[x].deceased[x]:deceasedDateTime.Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
Patient.Slices for deceased[x].deceased[x]:deceasedDateTime.Slices for extension.extension:information-source 0..1 CodeableConcept Information Source
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/information-source
Binding: Information Source (preferred)
Patient.address 0..* NzAddress An address for the individual

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Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Patient.identifier:NHI.​use Base required Valid use values for NHI 📦1.0.0 This IG

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
nz-pat-1 error Patient only a single official NHI Patient.identifier.where(system='https://standards.digital.health.nz/ns/nhi-id' and use='official').count() < 2
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Patient C 0..* Patient Information about an individual or animal receiving health care services
Constraints: nz-pat-1
Patient.id This element is included in summaries. 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
Patient.meta This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
Patient.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
Patient.language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
Patient.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
Patient.contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
Patient.Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:ethnicity 0..* CodeableConcept NZ Ethnicity
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nz-ethnicity
Binding: Ethnicity of a person (L4) (preferred)
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:nzCitizen 0..1 (Complex) Is this person a New Zealand citizen
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nz-citizenship
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:dhb 0..1 CodeableConcept District Health Board linked to a NZ Healthcare Service, Location or Patient
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/dhb
Binding: District Health Board Identifer (extensible): NZ HPI-ORG Values for DHBs
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:domicile-code 0..1 CodeableConcept NZ Domicile Code
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/domicile-code
Binding: Domicile Code (preferred)
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:pho 0..1 CodeableConcept Primary Healthcare Organisation
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/pho
Binding: PHO (extensible): NZ HPI-ORG Values for PHOs
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:sex-at-birth 0..1 CodeableConcept Sex At Birth
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/sex-at-birth
Binding: AdministrativeGender (required)
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:iwi 0..* CodeableConcept Extension
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nz-iwi
Binding: Iwi (preferred)
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:acc-patient-occupation 0..1 CodeableConcept Extension
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/acc-patient-occupation
Binding: ACC Patient Occupation (example)
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:messaging-address 0..* (Complex) Messaging Address
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/messaging-address
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:nz-residency 0..1 (Complex) Extension
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nz-residency
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:interpreter-required 0..1 boolean Whether the patient needs an interpreter
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-interpreterRequired
Patient.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
Patient.Slices for identifier This element is included in summaries. 0..* Identifier An identifier for this patient
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:NHI This element is included in summaries. 0..* Identifier An identifier for this patient
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:NHI.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:NHI.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:NHI.use This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: Valid use values for NHI (required)
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:NHI.type This element is included in summaries. 0..1 CodeableConcept Description of identifier
Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:NHI.system This element is included in summaries. 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: https://standards.digital.health.nz/ns/nhi-id (no extensions allowed)
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:NHI.value This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:NHI.period This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Period Time period when id is/was valid for use
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:NHI.assigner This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Organization) Organization that issued id (may be just text)
Patient.active This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 boolean Whether this patient's record is in active use
Patient.name This element is included in summaries. 0..* HumanName A name associated with the patient
Patient.name.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Patient.name.Slices for extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Patient.name.Slices for extension.extension:information-source 0..1 CodeableConcept Information Source
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/information-source
Binding: Information Source (preferred)
Patient.name.use This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden
Binding: NameUse (required): The use of a human name.
Patient.name.text This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Text representation of the full name
Patient.name.family This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Family name (often called 'Surname')
Patient.name.given This element is included in summaries. 0..* string Given names (not always 'first'). Includes middle names
This repeating element order: Given Names appear in the correct order for presenting the name
Patient.name.prefix This element is included in summaries. 0..* string Parts that come before the name
This repeating element order: Prefixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
Patient.name.suffix This element is included in summaries. 0..* string Parts that come after the name
This repeating element order: Suffixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
Patient.name.period This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Period Time period when name was/is in use
Patient.telecom This element is included in summaries. 0..* NzContactPoint A contact detail for the individual
Patient.gender This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code male | female | other | unknown
Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
Patient.gender.id 0..1 string xml:id (or equivalent in JSON)
Patient.gender.Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Patient.gender.Slices for extension.extension:genderOriginalText 0..1 string Extension
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/gender-original-text
Patient.gender.value 0..1 string Primitive value for code
Patient.birthDate This element is included in summaries. 0..1 date The date of birth for the individual
Patient.birthDate.id 0..1 string xml:id (or equivalent in JSON)
Patient.birthDate.Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Patient.birthDate.Slices for extension.extension:information-source 0..1 CodeableConcept Information Source
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/information-source
Binding: Information Source (preferred)
Patient.birthDate.value 0..1 date Primitive value for date
Patient.Slices for deceased[x] This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Indicates if the individual is deceased or not
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them Other type slices that contain no new information are not shown in this view
Patient.Slices for deceased[x].deceasedBoolean boolean
Patient.Slices for deceased[x].deceasedDateTime dateTime
Patient.Slices for deceased[x].deceased[x]:deceasedDateTime This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 dateTime Indicates if the individual is deceased or not
Patient.Slices for deceased[x].deceased[x]:deceasedDateTime.id 0..1 string xml:id (or equivalent in JSON)
Patient.Slices for deceased[x].deceased[x]:deceasedDateTime.Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Patient.Slices for deceased[x].deceased[x]:deceasedDateTime.Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
Patient.Slices for deceased[x].deceased[x]:deceasedDateTime.Slices for extension.extension:information-source 0..1 CodeableConcept Information Source
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/information-source
Binding: Information Source (preferred)
Patient.Slices for deceased[x].deceased[x]:deceasedDateTime.value 0..1 dateTime Primitive value for dateTime
Patient.address This element is included in summaries. 0..* NzAddress An address for the individual
Patient.maritalStatus 0..1 CodeableConcept Marital (civil) status of a patient
Binding: Marital Status Codes (extensible): The domestic partnership status of a person.
Patient.multipleBirth[x] 0..1 Whether patient is part of a multiple birth
Patient.multipleBirth[x].multipleBirthBoolean boolean
Patient.multipleBirth[x].multipleBirthInteger integer
Patient.photo 0..* Attachment Image of the patient
Patient.contact C 0..* BackboneElement A contact party (e.g. guardian, partner, friend) for the patient
Constraints: pat-1
Patient.contact.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Patient.contact.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Patient.contact.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Patient.contact.relationship 0..* CodeableConcept The kind of relationship
Binding: PatientContactRelationship (extensible): The nature of the relationship between a patient and a contact person for that patient.
Patient.contact.name 0..1 HumanName A name associated with the contact person
Patient.contact.telecom 0..* ContactPoint A contact detail for the person
Patient.contact.address 0..1 Address Address for the contact person
Patient.contact.gender 0..1 code male | female | other | unknown
Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
Patient.contact.organization C 0..1 Reference(Organization) Organization that is associated with the contact
Patient.contact.period 0..1 Period The period during which this contact person or organization is valid to be contacted relating to this patient
Patient.communication 0..* BackboneElement A language which may be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health
Patient.communication.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Patient.communication.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Patient.communication.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Patient.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
Patient.communication.preferred 0..1 boolean Language preference indicator
Patient.generalPractitioner 0..* Reference(Organization | Practitioner | PractitionerRole) Patient's nominated primary care provider
Patient.managingOrganization This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Organization) Organization that is the custodian of the patient record
Patient.link This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* BackboneElement Link to another patient resource that concerns the same actual person
Patient.link.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Patient.link.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Patient.link.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Patient.link.other This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(Patient | RelatedPerson) The other patient or related person resource that the link refers to
Patient.link.type This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code replaced-by | replaces | refer | seealso
Binding: LinkType (required): The type of link between this patient resource and another patient resource.

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Patient.language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Patient.identifier:NHI.​use Base required Valid use values for NHI 📦1.0.0 This IG
Patient.identifier:NHI.​type Base extensible IdentifierType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Patient.name.use Base required NameUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Patient.gender Base required AdministrativeGender 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Patient.maritalStatus Base extensible MaritalStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Patient.contact.relationship Base extensible Patient Contact Relationship 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Patient.contact.gender Base required AdministrativeGender 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Patient.communication.​language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Patient.link.type Base required LinkType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
nz-pat-1 error Patient only a single official NHI Patient.identifier.where(system='https://standards.digital.health.nz/ns/nhi-id' and use='official').count() < 2

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Patient C 0..* Patient Information about an individual or animal receiving health care services
Constraints: nz-pat-1
Patient.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
Patient.Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:ethnicity 0..* CodeableConcept NZ Ethnicity
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nz-ethnicity
Binding: Ethnicity of a person (L4) (preferred)
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:nzCitizen 0..1 (Complex) Is this person a New Zealand citizen
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nz-citizenship
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:dhb 0..1 CodeableConcept District Health Board linked to a NZ Healthcare Service, Location or Patient
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/dhb
Binding: District Health Board Identifer (extensible): NZ HPI-ORG Values for DHBs
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:domicile-code 0..1 CodeableConcept NZ Domicile Code
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/domicile-code
Binding: Domicile Code (preferred)
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:pho 0..1 CodeableConcept Primary Healthcare Organisation
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/pho
Binding: PHO (extensible): NZ HPI-ORG Values for PHOs
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:sex-at-birth 0..1 CodeableConcept Sex At Birth
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/sex-at-birth
Binding: AdministrativeGender (required)
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:iwi 0..* CodeableConcept Extension
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nz-iwi
Binding: Iwi (preferred)
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:acc-patient-occupation 0..1 CodeableConcept Extension
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/acc-patient-occupation
Binding: ACC Patient Occupation (example)
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:messaging-address 0..* (Complex) Messaging Address
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/messaging-address
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:nz-residency 0..1 (Complex) Extension
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nz-residency
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:interpreter-required 0..1 boolean Whether the patient needs an interpreter
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-interpreterRequired
Patient.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
Patient.Slices for identifier This element is included in summaries. 0..* Identifier An identifier for this patient
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:NHI This element is included in summaries. 0..* Identifier An identifier for this patient
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:NHI.use This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: Valid use values for NHI (required)
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:NHI.system This element is included in summaries. 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: https://standards.digital.health.nz/ns/nhi-id (no extensions allowed)
Patient.active This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 boolean Whether this patient's record is in active use
Patient.telecom This element is included in summaries. 0..* NzContactPoint A contact detail for the individual
Patient.Slices for deceased[x] This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Indicates if the individual is deceased or not
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them Other type slices that contain no new information are not shown in this view
Patient.Slices for deceased[x].deceasedBoolean boolean
Patient.Slices for deceased[x].deceasedDateTime dateTime
Patient.Slices for deceased[x].deceased[x]:deceasedDateTime This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 dateTime Indicates if the individual is deceased or not
Patient.Slices for deceased[x].deceased[x]:deceasedDateTime.Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Patient.Slices for deceased[x].deceased[x]:deceasedDateTime.Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
Patient.Slices for deceased[x].deceased[x]:deceasedDateTime.Slices for extension.extension:information-source 0..1 CodeableConcept Information Source
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/information-source
Binding: Information Source (preferred)
Patient.address This element is included in summaries. 0..* NzAddress An address for the individual
Patient.link This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* BackboneElement Link to another patient resource that concerns the same actual person
Patient.link.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Patient.link.other This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(Patient | RelatedPerson) The other patient or related person resource that the link refers to
Patient.link.type This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code replaced-by | replaces | refer | seealso
Binding: LinkType (required): The type of link between this patient resource and another patient resource.

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Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Patient.identifier:NHI.​use Base required Valid use values for NHI 📦1.0.0 This IG
Patient.link.type Base required LinkType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
nz-pat-1 error Patient only a single official NHI Patient.identifier.where(system='https://standards.digital.health.nz/ns/nhi-id' and use='official').count() < 2

Differential View

This structure is derived from Patient

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Patient C 0..* Patient Information about an individual or animal receiving health care services
Constraints: nz-pat-1
Patient.Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:ethnicity 0..* CodeableConcept NZ Ethnicity
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nz-ethnicity
Binding: Ethnicity of a person (L4) (preferred)
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:nzCitizen 0..1 (Complex) Is this person a New Zealand citizen
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nz-citizenship
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:dhb 0..1 CodeableConcept District Health Board linked to a NZ Healthcare Service, Location or Patient
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/dhb
Binding: District Health Board Identifer (extensible): NZ HPI-ORG Values for DHBs
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:domicile-code 0..1 CodeableConcept NZ Domicile Code
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/domicile-code
Binding: Domicile Code (preferred)
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:pho 0..1 CodeableConcept Primary Healthcare Organisation
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/pho
Binding: PHO (extensible): NZ HPI-ORG Values for PHOs
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:sex-at-birth 0..1 CodeableConcept Sex At Birth
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/sex-at-birth
Binding: AdministrativeGender (required)
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:iwi 0..* CodeableConcept Extension
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nz-iwi
Binding: Iwi (preferred)
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:acc-patient-occupation 0..1 CodeableConcept Extension
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/acc-patient-occupation
Binding: ACC Patient Occupation (example)
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:messaging-address 0..* (Complex) Messaging Address
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/messaging-address
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:nz-residency 0..1 (Complex) Extension
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nz-residency
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:interpreter-required 0..1 boolean Whether the patient needs an interpreter
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-interpreterRequired
Patient.Slices for identifier 0..* Identifier An identifier for this patient
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system
Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:NHI 0..* Identifier An identifier for this patient
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:NHI.use 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: Valid use values for NHI (required)
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:NHI.system 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: https://standards.digital.health.nz/ns/nhi-id (no extensions allowed)
Patient.name
Patient.name.Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
Patient.name.Slices for extension.extension:information-source 0..1 CodeableConcept Information Source
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/information-source
Binding: Information Source (preferred)
Patient.telecom 0..* NzContactPoint A contact detail for the individual
Patient.gender
Patient.gender.Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Patient.gender.Slices for extension.extension:genderOriginalText 0..1 string Extension
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/gender-original-text
Patient.birthDate
Patient.birthDate.Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Patient.birthDate.Slices for extension.extension:information-source 0..1 CodeableConcept Information Source
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/information-source
Binding: Information Source (preferred)
Patient.Slices for deceased[x] 0..1 boolean, dateTime Indicates if the individual is deceased or not
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them Other type slices that contain no new information are not shown in this view
Patient.Slices for deceased[x].deceased[x]:deceasedDateTime 0..1 dateTime Indicates if the individual is deceased or not
Patient.Slices for deceased[x].deceased[x]:deceasedDateTime.Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Patient.Slices for deceased[x].deceased[x]:deceasedDateTime.Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
Patient.Slices for deceased[x].deceased[x]:deceasedDateTime.Slices for extension.extension:information-source 0..1 CodeableConcept Information Source
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/information-source
Binding: Information Source (preferred)
Patient.address 0..* NzAddress An address for the individual

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Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Patient.identifier:NHI.​use Base required Valid use values for NHI 📦1.0.0 This IG

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
nz-pat-1 error Patient only a single official NHI Patient.identifier.where(system='https://standards.digital.health.nz/ns/nhi-id' and use='official').count() < 2

Snapshot ViewView

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Patient C 0..* Patient Information about an individual or animal receiving health care services
Constraints: nz-pat-1
Patient.id This element is included in summaries. 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
Patient.meta This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
Patient.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
Patient.language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
Patient.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
Patient.contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
Patient.Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:ethnicity 0..* CodeableConcept NZ Ethnicity
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nz-ethnicity
Binding: Ethnicity of a person (L4) (preferred)
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:nzCitizen 0..1 (Complex) Is this person a New Zealand citizen
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nz-citizenship
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:dhb 0..1 CodeableConcept District Health Board linked to a NZ Healthcare Service, Location or Patient
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/dhb
Binding: District Health Board Identifer (extensible): NZ HPI-ORG Values for DHBs
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:domicile-code 0..1 CodeableConcept NZ Domicile Code
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/domicile-code
Binding: Domicile Code (preferred)
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:pho 0..1 CodeableConcept Primary Healthcare Organisation
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/pho
Binding: PHO (extensible): NZ HPI-ORG Values for PHOs
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:sex-at-birth 0..1 CodeableConcept Sex At Birth
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/sex-at-birth
Binding: AdministrativeGender (required)
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:iwi 0..* CodeableConcept Extension
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nz-iwi
Binding: Iwi (preferred)
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:acc-patient-occupation 0..1 CodeableConcept Extension
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/acc-patient-occupation
Binding: ACC Patient Occupation (example)
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:messaging-address 0..* (Complex) Messaging Address
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/messaging-address
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:nz-residency 0..1 (Complex) Extension
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nz-residency
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:interpreter-required 0..1 boolean Whether the patient needs an interpreter
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-interpreterRequired
Patient.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
Patient.Slices for identifier This element is included in summaries. 0..* Identifier An identifier for this patient
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:NHI This element is included in summaries. 0..* Identifier An identifier for this patient
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:NHI.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:NHI.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:NHI.use This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: Valid use values for NHI (required)
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:NHI.type This element is included in summaries. 0..1 CodeableConcept Description of identifier
Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:NHI.system This element is included in summaries. 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: https://standards.digital.health.nz/ns/nhi-id (no extensions allowed)
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:NHI.value This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:NHI.period This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Period Time period when id is/was valid for use
Patient.Slices for identifier.identifier:NHI.assigner This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Organization) Organization that issued id (may be just text)
Patient.active This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 boolean Whether this patient's record is in active use
Patient.name This element is included in summaries. 0..* HumanName A name associated with the patient
Patient.name.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Patient.name.Slices for extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Patient.name.Slices for extension.extension:information-source 0..1 CodeableConcept Information Source
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/information-source
Binding: Information Source (preferred)
Patient.name.use This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden
Binding: NameUse (required): The use of a human name.
Patient.name.text This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Text representation of the full name
Patient.name.family This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Family name (often called 'Surname')
Patient.name.given This element is included in summaries. 0..* string Given names (not always 'first'). Includes middle names
This repeating element order: Given Names appear in the correct order for presenting the name
Patient.name.prefix This element is included in summaries. 0..* string Parts that come before the name
This repeating element order: Prefixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
Patient.name.suffix This element is included in summaries. 0..* string Parts that come after the name
This repeating element order: Suffixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
Patient.name.period This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Period Time period when name was/is in use
Patient.telecom This element is included in summaries. 0..* NzContactPoint A contact detail for the individual
Patient.gender This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code male | female | other | unknown
Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
Patient.gender.id 0..1 string xml:id (or equivalent in JSON)
Patient.gender.Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Patient.gender.Slices for extension.extension:genderOriginalText 0..1 string Extension
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/gender-original-text
Patient.gender.value 0..1 string Primitive value for code
Patient.birthDate This element is included in summaries. 0..1 date The date of birth for the individual
Patient.birthDate.id 0..1 string xml:id (or equivalent in JSON)
Patient.birthDate.Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Patient.birthDate.Slices for extension.extension:information-source 0..1 CodeableConcept Information Source
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/information-source
Binding: Information Source (preferred)
Patient.birthDate.value 0..1 date Primitive value for date
Patient.Slices for deceased[x] This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Indicates if the individual is deceased or not
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them Other type slices that contain no new information are not shown in this view
Patient.Slices for deceased[x].deceasedBoolean boolean
Patient.Slices for deceased[x].deceasedDateTime dateTime
Patient.Slices for deceased[x].deceased[x]:deceasedDateTime This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 dateTime Indicates if the individual is deceased or not
Patient.Slices for deceased[x].deceased[x]:deceasedDateTime.id 0..1 string xml:id (or equivalent in JSON)
Patient.Slices for deceased[x].deceased[x]:deceasedDateTime.Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Patient.Slices for deceased[x].deceased[x]:deceasedDateTime.Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
Patient.Slices for deceased[x].deceased[x]:deceasedDateTime.Slices for extension.extension:information-source 0..1 CodeableConcept Information Source
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/information-source
Binding: Information Source (preferred)
Patient.Slices for deceased[x].deceased[x]:deceasedDateTime.value 0..1 dateTime Primitive value for dateTime
Patient.address This element is included in summaries. 0..* NzAddress An address for the individual
Patient.maritalStatus 0..1 CodeableConcept Marital (civil) status of a patient
Binding: Marital Status Codes (extensible): The domestic partnership status of a person.
Patient.multipleBirth[x] 0..1 Whether patient is part of a multiple birth
Patient.multipleBirth[x].multipleBirthBoolean boolean
Patient.multipleBirth[x].multipleBirthInteger integer
Patient.photo 0..* Attachment Image of the patient
Patient.contact C 0..* BackboneElement A contact party (e.g. guardian, partner, friend) for the patient
Constraints: pat-1
Patient.contact.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Patient.contact.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Patient.contact.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Patient.contact.relationship 0..* CodeableConcept The kind of relationship
Binding: PatientContactRelationship (extensible): The nature of the relationship between a patient and a contact person for that patient.
Patient.contact.name 0..1 HumanName A name associated with the contact person
Patient.contact.telecom 0..* ContactPoint A contact detail for the person
Patient.contact.address 0..1 Address Address for the contact person
Patient.contact.gender 0..1 code male | female | other | unknown
Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
Patient.contact.organization C 0..1 Reference(Organization) Organization that is associated with the contact
Patient.contact.period 0..1 Period The period during which this contact person or organization is valid to be contacted relating to this patient
Patient.communication 0..* BackboneElement A language which may be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health
Patient.communication.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Patient.communication.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Patient.communication.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Patient.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
Patient.communication.preferred 0..1 boolean Language preference indicator
Patient.generalPractitioner 0..* Reference(Organization | Practitioner | PractitionerRole) Patient's nominated primary care provider
Patient.managingOrganization This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Organization) Organization that is the custodian of the patient record
Patient.link This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* BackboneElement Link to another patient resource that concerns the same actual person
Patient.link.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Patient.link.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Patient.link.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Patient.link.other This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(Patient | RelatedPerson) The other patient or related person resource that the link refers to
Patient.link.type This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code replaced-by | replaces | refer | seealso
Binding: LinkType (required): The type of link between this patient resource and another patient resource.

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Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Patient.language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Patient.identifier:NHI.​use Base required Valid use values for NHI 📦1.0.0 This IG
Patient.identifier:NHI.​type Base extensible IdentifierType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Patient.name.use Base required NameUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Patient.gender Base required AdministrativeGender 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Patient.maritalStatus Base extensible MaritalStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Patient.contact.relationship Base extensible Patient Contact Relationship 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Patient.contact.gender Base required AdministrativeGender 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Patient.communication.​language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Patient.link.type Base required LinkType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
nz-pat-1 error Patient only a single official NHI Patient.identifier.where(system='https://standards.digital.health.nz/ns/nhi-id' and use='official').count() < 2

 

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