HL7® FHIR® New Zealand Base Implementation Guide
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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: Practitioner resource for use in NZ

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

Practitioner resource for use in NZ

Usages:

  • This Profile is not used by any profiles in this Specification

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
Practitioner 0..* Practitioner A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services
Practitioner.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
Practitioner.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
Practitioner.Slices for extension.extension:death-date 0..1 (Complex) Date of death
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/death-date
Practitioner.Slices for extension.extension:educational-qualification 0..* (Complex) Extension
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/educational-qualification
Practitioner.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)
Practitioner.Slices for extension.extension:iwi 0..* CodeableConcept Extension
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nz-iwi
Binding: Iwi (preferred)
Practitioner.Slices for extension.extension:messaging-address 0..* (Complex) Messaging Address
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/messaging-address
Practitioner.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored

doco Documentation for this format

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression

This structure is derived from Practitioner

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Practitioner 0..* Practitioner A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services
Practitioner.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
Practitioner.Slices for extension.extension:death-date 0..1 (Complex) Date of death
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/death-date
Practitioner.Slices for extension.extension:educational-qualification 0..* (Complex) Extension
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/educational-qualification
Practitioner.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)
Practitioner.Slices for extension.extension:iwi 0..* CodeableConcept Extension
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nz-iwi
Binding: Iwi (preferred)
Practitioner.Slices for extension.extension:messaging-address 0..* (Complex) Messaging Address
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/messaging-address
Practitioner.qualification
Practitioner.qualification.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
Practitioner.qualification.Slices for extension.extension:additional-authorisation 0..* (Complex) Extension
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/additional-authorisation
Practitioner.qualification.Slices for extension.extension:condition-on-practice 0..* (Complex) Extension
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/condition-on-practice
Practitioner.qualification.Slices for extension.extension:registration-initial-date 0..1 date Extension
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/registration-initial-date
Practitioner.qualification.Slices for extension.extension:registration-status-code 0..1 (Complex) Extension
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/registration-status-code
Practitioner.qualification.Slices for extension.extension:scope-of-practice 0..* (Complex) Extension
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/scope-of-practice

doco Documentation for this format
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Practitioner 0..* Practitioner A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services
Practitioner.id This element is included in summaries. 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
Practitioner.meta This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
Practitioner.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
Practitioner.language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
Practitioner.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
Practitioner.contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
Practitioner.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
Practitioner.Slices for extension.extension:death-date 0..1 (Complex) Date of death
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/death-date
Practitioner.Slices for extension.extension:educational-qualification 0..* (Complex) Extension
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/educational-qualification
Practitioner.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)
Practitioner.Slices for extension.extension:iwi 0..* CodeableConcept Extension
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nz-iwi
Binding: Iwi (preferred)
Practitioner.Slices for extension.extension:messaging-address 0..* (Complex) Messaging Address
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/messaging-address
Practitioner.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
Practitioner.identifier This element is included in summaries. 0..* Identifier An identifier for the person as this agent
Practitioner.active This element is included in summaries. 0..1 boolean Whether this practitioner's record is in active use
Practitioner.name This element is included in summaries. 0..* HumanName The name(s) associated with the practitioner
Practitioner.telecom This element is included in summaries. 0..* ContactPoint A contact detail for the practitioner (that apply to all roles)
Practitioner.address This element is included in summaries. 0..* Address Address(es) of the practitioner that are not role specific (typically home address)
Practitioner.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.
Practitioner.birthDate This element is included in summaries. 0..1 date The date on which the practitioner was born
Practitioner.photo 0..* Attachment Image of the person
Practitioner.qualification 0..* BackboneElement Certification, licenses, or training pertaining to the provision of care
Practitioner.qualification.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Practitioner.qualification.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
Practitioner.qualification.Slices for extension.extension:additional-authorisation 0..* (Complex) Extension
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/additional-authorisation
Practitioner.qualification.Slices for extension.extension:condition-on-practice 0..* (Complex) Extension
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/condition-on-practice
Practitioner.qualification.Slices for extension.extension:registration-initial-date 0..1 date Extension
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/registration-initial-date
Practitioner.qualification.Slices for extension.extension:registration-status-code 0..1 (Complex) Extension
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/registration-status-code
Practitioner.qualification.Slices for extension.extension:scope-of-practice 0..* (Complex) Extension
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/scope-of-practice
Practitioner.qualification.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Practitioner.qualification.identifier 0..* Identifier An identifier for this qualification for the practitioner
Practitioner.qualification.code 1..1 CodeableConcept Coded representation of the qualification
Binding: v2 table 0360, Version 2.7 (example): Specific qualification the practitioner has to provide a service.
Practitioner.qualification.period 0..1 Period Period during which the qualification is valid
Practitioner.qualification.issuer 0..1 Reference(Organization) Organization that regulates and issues the qualification
Practitioner.communication 0..* CodeableConcept A language the practitioner can use in patient communication
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding


doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Practitioner.language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Practitioner.gender Base required AdministrativeGender 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Practitioner.qualification.​code Base example v2 table 0360, Version 2.7 📦0360 FHIR Std.
Practitioner.communication Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Practitioner 0..* Practitioner A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services
Practitioner.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
Practitioner.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
Practitioner.Slices for extension.extension:death-date 0..1 (Complex) Date of death
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/death-date
Practitioner.Slices for extension.extension:educational-qualification 0..* (Complex) Extension
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/educational-qualification
Practitioner.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)
Practitioner.Slices for extension.extension:iwi 0..* CodeableConcept Extension
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nz-iwi
Binding: Iwi (preferred)
Practitioner.Slices for extension.extension:messaging-address 0..* (Complex) Messaging Address
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/messaging-address
Practitioner.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored

doco Documentation for this format

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression

Differential View

This structure is derived from Practitioner

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Practitioner 0..* Practitioner A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services
Practitioner.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
Practitioner.Slices for extension.extension:death-date 0..1 (Complex) Date of death
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/death-date
Practitioner.Slices for extension.extension:educational-qualification 0..* (Complex) Extension
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/educational-qualification
Practitioner.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)
Practitioner.Slices for extension.extension:iwi 0..* CodeableConcept Extension
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nz-iwi
Binding: Iwi (preferred)
Practitioner.Slices for extension.extension:messaging-address 0..* (Complex) Messaging Address
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/messaging-address
Practitioner.qualification
Practitioner.qualification.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
Practitioner.qualification.Slices for extension.extension:additional-authorisation 0..* (Complex) Extension
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/additional-authorisation
Practitioner.qualification.Slices for extension.extension:condition-on-practice 0..* (Complex) Extension
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/condition-on-practice
Practitioner.qualification.Slices for extension.extension:registration-initial-date 0..1 date Extension
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/registration-initial-date
Practitioner.qualification.Slices for extension.extension:registration-status-code 0..1 (Complex) Extension
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/registration-status-code
Practitioner.qualification.Slices for extension.extension:scope-of-practice 0..* (Complex) Extension
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/scope-of-practice

doco Documentation for this format

Snapshot ViewView

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Practitioner 0..* Practitioner A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services
Practitioner.id This element is included in summaries. 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
Practitioner.meta This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
Practitioner.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
Practitioner.language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
Practitioner.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
Practitioner.contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
Practitioner.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
Practitioner.Slices for extension.extension:death-date 0..1 (Complex) Date of death
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/death-date
Practitioner.Slices for extension.extension:educational-qualification 0..* (Complex) Extension
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/educational-qualification
Practitioner.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)
Practitioner.Slices for extension.extension:iwi 0..* CodeableConcept Extension
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nz-iwi
Binding: Iwi (preferred)
Practitioner.Slices for extension.extension:messaging-address 0..* (Complex) Messaging Address
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/messaging-address
Practitioner.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
Practitioner.identifier This element is included in summaries. 0..* Identifier An identifier for the person as this agent
Practitioner.active This element is included in summaries. 0..1 boolean Whether this practitioner's record is in active use
Practitioner.name This element is included in summaries. 0..* HumanName The name(s) associated with the practitioner
Practitioner.telecom This element is included in summaries. 0..* ContactPoint A contact detail for the practitioner (that apply to all roles)
Practitioner.address This element is included in summaries. 0..* Address Address(es) of the practitioner that are not role specific (typically home address)
Practitioner.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.
Practitioner.birthDate This element is included in summaries. 0..1 date The date on which the practitioner was born
Practitioner.photo 0..* Attachment Image of the person
Practitioner.qualification 0..* BackboneElement Certification, licenses, or training pertaining to the provision of care
Practitioner.qualification.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Practitioner.qualification.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
Practitioner.qualification.Slices for extension.extension:additional-authorisation 0..* (Complex) Extension
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/additional-authorisation
Practitioner.qualification.Slices for extension.extension:condition-on-practice 0..* (Complex) Extension
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/condition-on-practice
Practitioner.qualification.Slices for extension.extension:registration-initial-date 0..1 date Extension
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/registration-initial-date
Practitioner.qualification.Slices for extension.extension:registration-status-code 0..1 (Complex) Extension
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/registration-status-code
Practitioner.qualification.Slices for extension.extension:scope-of-practice 0..* (Complex) Extension
URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/scope-of-practice
Practitioner.qualification.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Practitioner.qualification.identifier 0..* Identifier An identifier for this qualification for the practitioner
Practitioner.qualification.code 1..1 CodeableConcept Coded representation of the qualification
Binding: v2 table 0360, Version 2.7 (example): Specific qualification the practitioner has to provide a service.
Practitioner.qualification.period 0..1 Period Period during which the qualification is valid
Practitioner.qualification.issuer 0..1 Reference(Organization) Organization that regulates and issues the qualification
Practitioner.communication 0..* CodeableConcept A language the practitioner can use in patient communication
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding


doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Practitioner.language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Practitioner.gender Base required AdministrativeGender 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Practitioner.qualification.​code Base example v2 table 0360, Version 2.7 📦0360 FHIR Std.
Practitioner.communication Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression

 

Other representations of profile: CSV, Excel, Schematron