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Resource Profile: Patient

Extension of UKCore-Patient and includes elements from HL7 International Access

Usage:

• Refer to this Resource Profile: Composition, Condition, DocumentReference, Observation and QuestionnaireResponse
• Examples for this Resource Profile: Patient/1107, Patient/1bec52a2-1bea-452f-a6ba-5eea5f97a24e, Patient/3, Patient/500029... Show 6 more, Patient/610, Patient/637, Patient/9449304424, Patient/9449310424, Patient/9730906181 and Patient/9876543210

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Description of Profiles, Differentials, Snapshots and how the different presentations work.

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This structure is derived from UKCorePatient

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Patient			UKCorePatient
identifier		1..*	Identifier	An identifier for this patient.
type		0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type (required)
Slices for identifier				Content/Rules for all slices
identifier:nhsNumber		0..1	NHSNumbers	UK National Health Identifiers
identifier:MedicalRecordNumber		0..*	MedicalRecordNumber	Medical Record Number
name		1..*	HumanName	A name associated with the patient.
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path	Conformance	ValueSet	URI
Patient.identifier.type	required	IdentifierTypeVH https://fhir.virtually.healthcare/ValueSet/IdentifierTypeVH from this IG

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Patient		0..*	UKCorePatient	Information about an individual or animal receiving health care services
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
birthPlace	N	0..1	(Complex)	The registered place of birth of the patient. URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthPlace
extension	N	0..0
url		1..1	uri	"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthPlace"
value[x]	N	1..1	Address	The registered place of birth of the patient.
birthSex	N	0..1	CodeableConcept	The patient's phenotypic sex at birth. URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-BirthSex Binding: UK Core Birth Sex (required)
cadavericDonor	N	0..1	(Complex)	Post-mortem donor status. URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-cadavericDonor
extension	N	0..0
url		1..1	uri	"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-cadavericDonor"
value[x]	N	1..1	boolean	Post-mortem donor status.
contactPreference	N	0..1	(Complex)	The preferred method of contact, contact times and written communication format given by a Patient or Related Person. URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-ContactPreference
deathNotificationStatus	N	0..1	(Complex)	The patient's death notification status. URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-DeathNotificationStatus
ethnicCategory	N	0..1	CodeableConcept	The ethnicity of the subject. URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-EthnicCategory Binding: UK Core Ethnic Category (extensible): A set of codes that define the ethnicity of a person, as specified by the person.
fetalStatus	N	0..1	code	​An indicator on the fetal status of a baby. URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/6.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Patient.fetalStatus Binding: patient-fetalstatus (required)
residentialStatus	N	0..1	CodeableConcept	The residential status of the patient. URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-ResidentialStatus Binding: UK Core Residential Status (extensible)
patientInterpreterRequired	N	0..1	(Complex)	Indicator showing whether the patient needs an interpreter. URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-interpreterRequired
extension	N	0..0
url		1..1	uri	"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-interpreterRequired"
value[x]	N	1..1	boolean	Indicator showing whether the patient needs an interpreter
nhsNumberUnavailableReason	N	0..1	CodeableConcept	Reason why this Patient does not include an NHS Number identifier. URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-NHSNumberUnavailableReason Binding: UK Core NHS Number Unavailable Reason (extensible)
modifierExtension	?!N	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Slices for identifier	SΣ	1..*	Identifier	An identifier for this patient. Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system
identifier:All Slices				Content/Rules for all slices
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type (required)
identifier:nhsNumber		0..1	NHSNumbers	UK National Health Identifiers
Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
nhsNumberVerificationStatus	N	0..1	CodeableConcept	NHS number verification status URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-NHSNumberVerificationStatus Binding: UK Core NHS Number Verification Status (required)
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
system	Σ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Fixed Value: https://fhir.nhs.uk/Id/nhs-number
value	Σ	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
identifier:MedicalRecordNumber	SΣ	0..*	MedicalRecordNumber	Medical Record Number
active	?!SΣ	0..1	boolean	Whether this patient's record is in active use.
name	SΣ	1..*	HumanName	A name associated with the patient.
telecom	SΣC	0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the individual. cpt-2: A system is required if a value is provided.
system	ΣC	0..1	code	phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other Binding: ContactPointSystem (required): Telecommunications form for contact point.
Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
otherContactSystem	N	0..1	CodeableConcept	Information about other contact methods which could be used in addition to those listed in `ContactPoint.system`. URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-OtherContactSystem Binding: UK Core Other Contact System (extensible)
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point Binding: ContactPointUse (required): Use of contact point.
gender	SΣ	0..1	code	The gender that the patient is considered to have for administration and record keeping purposes. Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
birthDate	SΣ	0..1	date	The date of birth for the individual.
Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
birthTime	N	0..1	(Complex)	The time of day that the patient was born. This SHOULD be included when the birth time is relevant. URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthTime
extension	N	0..0
url		1..1	uri	"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthTime"
value[x]	N	1..1	dateTime	Time of day of birth.
deceased[x]	?!Σ	0..1		Indicates if the individual is deceased or not
deceasedBoolean			boolean
deceasedDateTime			dateTime
address	SΣ	0..*	Address	An address for the individual
Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
addressKey	N	0..*	(Complex)	A patient's address key and type URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-AddressKey
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | billing - purpose of this address Binding: AddressUse (required): The use of an address. Example General: home
managingOrganization	SΣC	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that is the custodian of the patient record ref-1: SHALL have a contained resource if a local reference is provided
link	?!Σ	0..*	BackboneElement	Link to another patient resource that concerns the same actual person
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
other	ΣC	1..1	Reference(Patient | RelatedPerson)	The other patient or related person resource that the link refers to ref-1: SHALL have a contained resource if a local reference is provided
type	Σ	1..1	code	replaced-by | replaces | refer | seealso Binding: LinkType (required): The type of link between this patient resource and another patient resource.
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet	URI
Patient.identifier.use	required	IdentifierUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.identifier.type	required	IdentifierTypeVH https://fhir.virtually.healthcare/ValueSet/IdentifierTypeVH from this IG
Patient.identifier:nhsNumber.use	required	IdentifierUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.telecom.system	required	ContactPointSystem http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-system|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.telecom.use	required	ContactPointUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.gender	required	AdministrativeGender http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/administrative-gender|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.address.use	required	AddressUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/address-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.link.type	required	LinkType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/link-type|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Patient		0..*	UKCorePatient	Information about an individual or animal receiving health care services
id	Σ	0..1	id	Logical id of this artifact
meta	Σ	0..1	Meta	Metadata about the resource
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
language		0..1	code	Language of the resource content Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language. Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
text		0..1	Narrative	Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
contained		0..*	Resource	Contained, inline Resources
Slices for extension	N	0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
birthPlace	N	0..1	(Complex)	The registered place of birth of the patient. URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthPlace
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension	N	0..0
url		1..1	uri	"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthPlace"
value[x]	N	1..1	Address	The registered place of birth of the patient.
birthSex	N	0..1	CodeableConcept	The patient's phenotypic sex at birth. URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-BirthSex Binding: UK Core Birth Sex (required)
cadavericDonor	N	0..1	(Complex)	Post-mortem donor status. URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-cadavericDonor
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension	N	0..0
url		1..1	uri	"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-cadavericDonor"
value[x]	N	1..1	boolean	Post-mortem donor status.
contactPreference	N	0..1	(Complex)	The preferred method of contact, contact times and written communication format given by a Patient or Related Person. URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-ContactPreference
deathNotificationStatus	N	0..1	(Complex)	The patient's death notification status. URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-DeathNotificationStatus
ethnicCategory	N	0..1	CodeableConcept	The ethnicity of the subject. URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-EthnicCategory Binding: UK Core Ethnic Category (extensible): A set of codes that define the ethnicity of a person, as specified by the person.
fetalStatus	N	0..1	code	​An indicator on the fetal status of a baby. URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/6.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Patient.fetalStatus Binding: patient-fetalstatus (required)
residentialStatus	N	0..1	CodeableConcept	The residential status of the patient. URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-ResidentialStatus Binding: UK Core Residential Status (extensible)
patientInterpreterRequired	N	0..1	(Complex)	Indicator showing whether the patient needs an interpreter. URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-interpreterRequired
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension	N	0..0
url		1..1	uri	"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-interpreterRequired"
value[x]	N	1..1	boolean	Indicator showing whether the patient needs an interpreter
nhsNumberUnavailableReason	N	0..1	CodeableConcept	Reason why this Patient does not include an NHS Number identifier. URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-NHSNumberUnavailableReason Binding: UK Core NHS Number Unavailable Reason (extensible)
modifierExtension	?!N	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Slices for identifier	SΣ	1..*	Identifier	An identifier for this patient. Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system
identifier:All Slices				Content/Rules for all slices
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type (required)
system	Σ	0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value	Σ	0..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
identifier:nhsNumber		0..1	NHSNumbers	UK National Health Identifiers
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension	N	0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
nhsNumberVerificationStatus	N	0..1	CodeableConcept	NHS number verification status URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-NHSNumberVerificationStatus Binding: UK Core NHS Number Verification Status (required)
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
system	Σ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Fixed Value: https://fhir.nhs.uk/Id/nhs-number
value	Σ	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period	ΣC	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use per-1: If present, start SHALL have a lower value than end
assigner	ΣC	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text) ref-1: SHALL have a contained resource if a local reference is provided
identifier:MedicalRecordNumber	SΣ	0..*	MedicalRecordNumber	Medical Record Number
active	?!SΣ	0..1	boolean	Whether this patient's record is in active use.
name	SΣ	1..*	HumanName	A name associated with the patient.
telecom	SΣC	0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the individual. cpt-2: A system is required if a value is provided.
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension	N	0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
system	ΣC	0..1	code	phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other Binding: ContactPointSystem (required): Telecommunications form for contact point.
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension	N	0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
otherContactSystem	N	0..1	CodeableConcept	Information about other contact methods which could be used in addition to those listed in `ContactPoint.system`. URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-OtherContactSystem Binding: UK Core Other Contact System (extensible)
value		0..1	code	Primitive value for code Max Length:1048576
value	Σ	0..1	string	The actual contact point details
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point Binding: ContactPointUse (required): Use of contact point.
rank	Σ	0..1	positiveInt	Specify preferred order of use (1 = highest)
period	ΣC	0..1	Period	Time period when the contact point was/is in use per-1: If present, start SHALL have a lower value than end
gender	SΣ	0..1	code	The gender that the patient is considered to have for administration and record keeping purposes. Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
birthDate	SΣ	0..1	date	The date of birth for the individual.
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension	N	0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
birthTime	N	0..1	(Complex)	The time of day that the patient was born. This SHOULD be included when the birth time is relevant. URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthTime
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension	N	0..0
url		1..1	uri	"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthTime"
value[x]	N	1..1	dateTime	Time of day of birth.
value		0..1	date	Primitive value for date
deceased[x]	?!Σ	0..1		Indicates if the individual is deceased or not
deceasedBoolean			boolean
deceasedDateTime			dateTime
address	SΣ	0..*	Address	An address for the individual
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension	N	0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
addressKey	N	0..*	(Complex)	A patient's address key and type URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-AddressKey
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | billing - purpose of this address Binding: AddressUse (required): The use of an address. Example General: home
type	Σ	0..1	code	postal | physical | both Binding: AddressType (required): The type of an address (physical / postal). Example General: both
text	Σ	0..1	string	Text representation of the address Example General: 137 Nowhere Street, Erewhon 9132
line	Σ	0..*	string	Street name, number, direction & P.O. Box etc. This repeating element order: The order in which lines should appear in an address label Example General: 137 Nowhere Street
city	Σ	0..1	string	Name of city, town etc. Example General: Erewhon
district	Σ	0..1	string	District name (aka county) Example General: Madison
state	Σ	0..1	string	Sub-unit of country (abbreviations ok)
postalCode	Σ	0..1	string	Postal code for area Example General: 9132
country	Σ	0..1	string	Country (e.g. can be ISO 3166 2 or 3 letter code)
period	ΣC	0..1	Period	Time period when address was/is in use per-1: If present, start SHALL have a lower value than end Example General: {"start":"2010-03-23","end":"2010-07-01"}
maritalStatus		0..1	CodeableConcept	Marital (civil) status of a patient Binding: UK Core Person Marital Status Code (extensible): An indicator to identify the legal marital status of a person
multipleBirth[x]		0..1		Whether patient is part of a multiple birth
multipleBirthBoolean			boolean
multipleBirthInteger			integer
photo	C	0..*	Attachment	Image of the patient att-1: If the Attachment has data, it SHALL have a contentType
contact	C	0..*	BackboneElement	A contact party (e.g. guardian, partner, friend) for the patient pat-1: SHALL at least contain a contact's details or a reference to an organization
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension	N	0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
contactRank	N	0..1	positiveInt	The preferred ranking or order of contact applied to a contact on a Patient's contact list. URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-ContactRank
copyCorrespondenceIndicator	N	0..1	boolean	Indicates that a must be copied in to all related correspondence. URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-CopyCorrespondenceIndicator
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
relationship		0..*	CodeableConcept	The kind of relationship Binding: UK Core Person Relationship Type (extensible): The nature of the relationship between a patient and a contact person for that patient.
name		0..1	HumanName	A name associated with the contact person
telecom	C	0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the person cpt-2: A system is required if a value is provided.
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension	N	0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
system	ΣC	0..1	code	phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other Binding: ContactPointSystem (required): Telecommunications form for contact point.
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension	N	0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
otherContactSystem	N	0..1	CodeableConcept	Information about other contact methods which could be used in addition to those listed in `ContactPoint.system`. URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-OtherContactSystem Binding: UK Core Other Contact System (extensible)
value		0..1	code	Primitive value for code Max Length:1048576
value	Σ	0..1	string	The actual contact point details
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point Binding: ContactPointUse (required): Use of contact point.
rank	Σ	0..1	positiveInt	Specify preferred order of use (1 = highest)
period	ΣC	0..1	Period	Time period when the contact point was/is in use per-1: If present, start SHALL have a lower value than end
address		0..1	Address	Address for the contact person
gender		0..1	code	male | female | other | unknown Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
organization	C	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that is associated with the contact ref-1: SHALL have a contained resource if a local reference is provided
period	C	0..1	Period	The period during which this contact person or organization is valid to be contacted relating to this patient per-1: If present, start SHALL have a lower value than end
communication		0..*	BackboneElement	A language which may be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension	N	0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
proficiency	N	0..1	(Complex)	The patient's proficiency level of the communication method. URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-proficiency
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension	N	0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
extension:level	N	0..1	Extension	The proficiency level of the communication
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension	N	0..0
url		1..1	uri	"level"
value[x]	N	1..1	Coding	The proficiency level for the communication Binding: LanguageAbilityProficiency (preferred): The proficiency level for the communication.
extension:type	N	0..*	Extension	The proficiency type of the communication
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension	N	0..0
url		1..1	uri	"type"
value[x]	N	1..1	Coding	The proficiency type for the communication Binding: LanguageAbilityMode (preferred): The proficiency type for the communication.
url		1..1	uri	"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-proficiency"
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
language		1..1	CodeableConcept	A ValueSet that identifies the language used by a person. Binding: AllLanguages (required): A ValueSet that identifies the language used by a person. Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
preferred		0..1	boolean	Language preference indicator
generalPractitioner	C	0..*	Reference(Organization | Practitioner | PractitionerRole)	Patient's nominated primary care provider ref-1: SHALL have a contained resource if a local reference is provided
managingOrganization	SΣC	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that is the custodian of the patient record ref-1: SHALL have a contained resource if a local reference is provided
link	?!Σ	0..*	BackboneElement	Link to another patient resource that concerns the same actual person
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension	N	0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
other	ΣC	1..1	Reference(Patient | RelatedPerson)	The other patient or related person resource that the link refers to ref-1: SHALL have a contained resource if a local reference is provided
type	Σ	1..1	code	replaced-by | replaces | refer | seealso Binding: LinkType (required): The type of link between this patient resource and another patient resource.
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

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

This structure is derived from UKCorePatient

Summary

Mandatory: 2 elements

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

• NHS, HCSN and CHI Numbers (https://fhir.virtually.healthcare/StructureDefinition/nhs-numbers)
• Medical Record Number (https://fhir.virtually.healthcare/StructureDefinition/medical-record-number)

Differential View

This structure is derived from UKCorePatient

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Patient			UKCorePatient
identifier		1..*	Identifier	An identifier for this patient.
type		0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type (required)
Slices for identifier				Content/Rules for all slices
identifier:nhsNumber		0..1	NHSNumbers	UK National Health Identifiers
identifier:MedicalRecordNumber		0..*	MedicalRecordNumber	Medical Record Number
name		1..*	HumanName	A name associated with the patient.
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path	Conformance	ValueSet	URI
Patient.identifier.type	required	IdentifierTypeVH https://fhir.virtually.healthcare/ValueSet/IdentifierTypeVH from this IG

Key Elements View

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Patient		0..*	UKCorePatient	Information about an individual or animal receiving health care services
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
birthPlace	N	0..1	(Complex)	The registered place of birth of the patient. URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthPlace
extension	N	0..0
url		1..1	uri	"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthPlace"
value[x]	N	1..1	Address	The registered place of birth of the patient.
birthSex	N	0..1	CodeableConcept	The patient's phenotypic sex at birth. URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-BirthSex Binding: UK Core Birth Sex (required)
cadavericDonor	N	0..1	(Complex)	Post-mortem donor status. URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-cadavericDonor
extension	N	0..0
url		1..1	uri	"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-cadavericDonor"
value[x]	N	1..1	boolean	Post-mortem donor status.
contactPreference	N	0..1	(Complex)	The preferred method of contact, contact times and written communication format given by a Patient or Related Person. URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-ContactPreference
deathNotificationStatus	N	0..1	(Complex)	The patient's death notification status. URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-DeathNotificationStatus
ethnicCategory	N	0..1	CodeableConcept	The ethnicity of the subject. URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-EthnicCategory Binding: UK Core Ethnic Category (extensible): A set of codes that define the ethnicity of a person, as specified by the person.
fetalStatus	N	0..1	code	​An indicator on the fetal status of a baby. URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/6.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Patient.fetalStatus Binding: patient-fetalstatus (required)
residentialStatus	N	0..1	CodeableConcept	The residential status of the patient. URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-ResidentialStatus Binding: UK Core Residential Status (extensible)
patientInterpreterRequired	N	0..1	(Complex)	Indicator showing whether the patient needs an interpreter. URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-interpreterRequired
extension	N	0..0
url		1..1	uri	"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-interpreterRequired"
value[x]	N	1..1	boolean	Indicator showing whether the patient needs an interpreter
nhsNumberUnavailableReason	N	0..1	CodeableConcept	Reason why this Patient does not include an NHS Number identifier. URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-NHSNumberUnavailableReason Binding: UK Core NHS Number Unavailable Reason (extensible)
modifierExtension	?!N	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Slices for identifier	SΣ	1..*	Identifier	An identifier for this patient. Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system
identifier:All Slices				Content/Rules for all slices
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type (required)
identifier:nhsNumber		0..1	NHSNumbers	UK National Health Identifiers
Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
nhsNumberVerificationStatus	N	0..1	CodeableConcept	NHS number verification status URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-NHSNumberVerificationStatus Binding: UK Core NHS Number Verification Status (required)
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
system	Σ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Fixed Value: https://fhir.nhs.uk/Id/nhs-number
value	Σ	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
identifier:MedicalRecordNumber	SΣ	0..*	MedicalRecordNumber	Medical Record Number
active	?!SΣ	0..1	boolean	Whether this patient's record is in active use.
name	SΣ	1..*	HumanName	A name associated with the patient.
telecom	SΣC	0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the individual. cpt-2: A system is required if a value is provided.
system	ΣC	0..1	code	phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other Binding: ContactPointSystem (required): Telecommunications form for contact point.
Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
otherContactSystem	N	0..1	CodeableConcept	Information about other contact methods which could be used in addition to those listed in `ContactPoint.system`. URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-OtherContactSystem Binding: UK Core Other Contact System (extensible)
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point Binding: ContactPointUse (required): Use of contact point.
gender	SΣ	0..1	code	The gender that the patient is considered to have for administration and record keeping purposes. Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
birthDate	SΣ	0..1	date	The date of birth for the individual.
Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
birthTime	N	0..1	(Complex)	The time of day that the patient was born. This SHOULD be included when the birth time is relevant. URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthTime
extension	N	0..0
url		1..1	uri	"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthTime"
value[x]	N	1..1	dateTime	Time of day of birth.
deceased[x]	?!Σ	0..1		Indicates if the individual is deceased or not
deceasedBoolean			boolean
deceasedDateTime			dateTime
address	SΣ	0..*	Address	An address for the individual
Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
addressKey	N	0..*	(Complex)	A patient's address key and type URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-AddressKey
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | billing - purpose of this address Binding: AddressUse (required): The use of an address. Example General: home
managingOrganization	SΣC	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that is the custodian of the patient record ref-1: SHALL have a contained resource if a local reference is provided
link	?!Σ	0..*	BackboneElement	Link to another patient resource that concerns the same actual person
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
other	ΣC	1..1	Reference(Patient | RelatedPerson)	The other patient or related person resource that the link refers to ref-1: SHALL have a contained resource if a local reference is provided
type	Σ	1..1	code	replaced-by | replaces | refer | seealso Binding: LinkType (required): The type of link between this patient resource and another patient resource.
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet	URI
Patient.identifier.use	required	IdentifierUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.identifier.type	required	IdentifierTypeVH https://fhir.virtually.healthcare/ValueSet/IdentifierTypeVH from this IG
Patient.identifier:nhsNumber.use	required	IdentifierUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.telecom.system	required	ContactPointSystem http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-system|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.telecom.use	required	ContactPointUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.gender	required	AdministrativeGender http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/administrative-gender|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.address.use	required	AddressUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/address-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.link.type	required	LinkType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/link-type|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard

Snapshot View

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Patient		0..*	UKCorePatient	Information about an individual or animal receiving health care services
id	Σ	0..1	id	Logical id of this artifact
meta	Σ	0..1	Meta	Metadata about the resource
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
language		0..1	code	Language of the resource content Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language. Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
text		0..1	Narrative	Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
contained		0..*	Resource	Contained, inline Resources
Slices for extension	N	0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
birthPlace	N	0..1	(Complex)	The registered place of birth of the patient. URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthPlace
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension	N	0..0
url		1..1	uri	"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthPlace"
value[x]	N	1..1	Address	The registered place of birth of the patient.
birthSex	N	0..1	CodeableConcept	The patient's phenotypic sex at birth. URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-BirthSex Binding: UK Core Birth Sex (required)
cadavericDonor	N	0..1	(Complex)	Post-mortem donor status. URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-cadavericDonor
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension	N	0..0
url		1..1	uri	"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-cadavericDonor"
value[x]	N	1..1	boolean	Post-mortem donor status.
contactPreference	N	0..1	(Complex)	The preferred method of contact, contact times and written communication format given by a Patient or Related Person. URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-ContactPreference
deathNotificationStatus	N	0..1	(Complex)	The patient's death notification status. URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-DeathNotificationStatus
ethnicCategory	N	0..1	CodeableConcept	The ethnicity of the subject. URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-EthnicCategory Binding: UK Core Ethnic Category (extensible): A set of codes that define the ethnicity of a person, as specified by the person.
fetalStatus	N	0..1	code	​An indicator on the fetal status of a baby. URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/6.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Patient.fetalStatus Binding: patient-fetalstatus (required)
residentialStatus	N	0..1	CodeableConcept	The residential status of the patient. URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-ResidentialStatus Binding: UK Core Residential Status (extensible)
patientInterpreterRequired	N	0..1	(Complex)	Indicator showing whether the patient needs an interpreter. URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-interpreterRequired
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension	N	0..0
url		1..1	uri	"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-interpreterRequired"
value[x]	N	1..1	boolean	Indicator showing whether the patient needs an interpreter
nhsNumberUnavailableReason	N	0..1	CodeableConcept	Reason why this Patient does not include an NHS Number identifier. URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-NHSNumberUnavailableReason Binding: UK Core NHS Number Unavailable Reason (extensible)
modifierExtension	?!N	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Slices for identifier	SΣ	1..*	Identifier	An identifier for this patient. Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system
identifier:All Slices				Content/Rules for all slices
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type (required)
system	Σ	0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value	Σ	0..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
identifier:nhsNumber		0..1	NHSNumbers	UK National Health Identifiers
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension	N	0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
nhsNumberVerificationStatus	N	0..1	CodeableConcept	NHS number verification status URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-NHSNumberVerificationStatus Binding: UK Core NHS Number Verification Status (required)
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
system	Σ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Fixed Value: https://fhir.nhs.uk/Id/nhs-number
value	Σ	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period	ΣC	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use per-1: If present, start SHALL have a lower value than end
assigner	ΣC	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text) ref-1: SHALL have a contained resource if a local reference is provided
identifier:MedicalRecordNumber	SΣ	0..*	MedicalRecordNumber	Medical Record Number
active	?!SΣ	0..1	boolean	Whether this patient's record is in active use.
name	SΣ	1..*	HumanName	A name associated with the patient.
telecom	SΣC	0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the individual. cpt-2: A system is required if a value is provided.
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension	N	0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
system	ΣC	0..1	code	phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other Binding: ContactPointSystem (required): Telecommunications form for contact point.
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension	N	0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
otherContactSystem	N	0..1	CodeableConcept	Information about other contact methods which could be used in addition to those listed in `ContactPoint.system`. URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-OtherContactSystem Binding: UK Core Other Contact System (extensible)
value		0..1	code	Primitive value for code Max Length:1048576
value	Σ	0..1	string	The actual contact point details
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point Binding: ContactPointUse (required): Use of contact point.
rank	Σ	0..1	positiveInt	Specify preferred order of use (1 = highest)
period	ΣC	0..1	Period	Time period when the contact point was/is in use per-1: If present, start SHALL have a lower value than end
gender	SΣ	0..1	code	The gender that the patient is considered to have for administration and record keeping purposes. Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
birthDate	SΣ	0..1	date	The date of birth for the individual.
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension	N	0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
birthTime	N	0..1	(Complex)	The time of day that the patient was born. This SHOULD be included when the birth time is relevant. URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthTime
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension	N	0..0
url		1..1	uri	"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthTime"
value[x]	N	1..1	dateTime	Time of day of birth.
value		0..1	date	Primitive value for date
deceased[x]	?!Σ	0..1		Indicates if the individual is deceased or not
deceasedBoolean			boolean
deceasedDateTime			dateTime
address	SΣ	0..*	Address	An address for the individual
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension	N	0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
addressKey	N	0..*	(Complex)	A patient's address key and type URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-AddressKey
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | billing - purpose of this address Binding: AddressUse (required): The use of an address. Example General: home
type	Σ	0..1	code	postal | physical | both Binding: AddressType (required): The type of an address (physical / postal). Example General: both
text	Σ	0..1	string	Text representation of the address Example General: 137 Nowhere Street, Erewhon 9132
line	Σ	0..*	string	Street name, number, direction & P.O. Box etc. This repeating element order: The order in which lines should appear in an address label Example General: 137 Nowhere Street
city	Σ	0..1	string	Name of city, town etc. Example General: Erewhon
district	Σ	0..1	string	District name (aka county) Example General: Madison
state	Σ	0..1	string	Sub-unit of country (abbreviations ok)
postalCode	Σ	0..1	string	Postal code for area Example General: 9132
country	Σ	0..1	string	Country (e.g. can be ISO 3166 2 or 3 letter code)
period	ΣC	0..1	Period	Time period when address was/is in use per-1: If present, start SHALL have a lower value than end Example General: {"start":"2010-03-23","end":"2010-07-01"}
maritalStatus		0..1	CodeableConcept	Marital (civil) status of a patient Binding: UK Core Person Marital Status Code (extensible): An indicator to identify the legal marital status of a person
multipleBirth[x]		0..1		Whether patient is part of a multiple birth
multipleBirthBoolean			boolean
multipleBirthInteger			integer
photo	C	0..*	Attachment	Image of the patient att-1: If the Attachment has data, it SHALL have a contentType
contact	C	0..*	BackboneElement	A contact party (e.g. guardian, partner, friend) for the patient pat-1: SHALL at least contain a contact's details or a reference to an organization
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension	N	0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
contactRank	N	0..1	positiveInt	The preferred ranking or order of contact applied to a contact on a Patient's contact list. URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-ContactRank
copyCorrespondenceIndicator	N	0..1	boolean	Indicates that a must be copied in to all related correspondence. URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-CopyCorrespondenceIndicator
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
relationship		0..*	CodeableConcept	The kind of relationship Binding: UK Core Person Relationship Type (extensible): The nature of the relationship between a patient and a contact person for that patient.
name		0..1	HumanName	A name associated with the contact person
telecom	C	0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the person cpt-2: A system is required if a value is provided.
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension	N	0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
system	ΣC	0..1	code	phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other Binding: ContactPointSystem (required): Telecommunications form for contact point.
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension	N	0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
otherContactSystem	N	0..1	CodeableConcept	Information about other contact methods which could be used in addition to those listed in `ContactPoint.system`. URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-OtherContactSystem Binding: UK Core Other Contact System (extensible)
value		0..1	code	Primitive value for code Max Length:1048576
value	Σ	0..1	string	The actual contact point details
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point Binding: ContactPointUse (required): Use of contact point.
rank	Σ	0..1	positiveInt	Specify preferred order of use (1 = highest)
period	ΣC	0..1	Period	Time period when the contact point was/is in use per-1: If present, start SHALL have a lower value than end
address		0..1	Address	Address for the contact person
gender		0..1	code	male | female | other | unknown Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
organization	C	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that is associated with the contact ref-1: SHALL have a contained resource if a local reference is provided
period	C	0..1	Period	The period during which this contact person or organization is valid to be contacted relating to this patient per-1: If present, start SHALL have a lower value than end
communication		0..*	BackboneElement	A language which may be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension	N	0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
proficiency	N	0..1	(Complex)	The patient's proficiency level of the communication method. URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-proficiency
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension	N	0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
extension:level	N	0..1	Extension	The proficiency level of the communication
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension	N	0..0
url		1..1	uri	"level"
value[x]	N	1..1	Coding	The proficiency level for the communication Binding: LanguageAbilityProficiency (preferred): The proficiency level for the communication.
extension:type	N	0..*	Extension	The proficiency type of the communication
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension	N	0..0
url		1..1	uri	"type"
value[x]	N	1..1	Coding	The proficiency type for the communication Binding: LanguageAbilityMode (preferred): The proficiency type for the communication.
url		1..1	uri	"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-proficiency"
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
language		1..1	CodeableConcept	A ValueSet that identifies the language used by a person. Binding: AllLanguages (required): A ValueSet that identifies the language used by a person. Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
preferred		0..1	boolean	Language preference indicator
generalPractitioner	C	0..*	Reference(Organization | Practitioner | PractitionerRole)	Patient's nominated primary care provider ref-1: SHALL have a contained resource if a local reference is provided
managingOrganization	SΣC	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that is the custodian of the patient record ref-1: SHALL have a contained resource if a local reference is provided
link	?!Σ	0..*	BackboneElement	Link to another patient resource that concerns the same actual person
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension	N	0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
other	ΣC	1..1	Reference(Patient | RelatedPerson)	The other patient or related person resource that the link refers to ref-1: SHALL have a contained resource if a local reference is provided
type	Σ	1..1	code	replaced-by | replaces | refer | seealso Binding: LinkType (required): The type of link between this patient resource and another patient resource.
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

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

This structure is derived from UKCorePatient

Summary

Mandatory: 2 elements

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

• NHS, HCSN and CHI Numbers (https://fhir.virtually.healthcare/StructureDefinition/nhs-numbers)
• Medical Record Number (https://fhir.virtually.healthcare/StructureDefinition/medical-record-number)