WHO Antenatal Care Guideline Implementation Guide, published by World Health Organization (WHO). This guide is not an authorized publication; it is the continuous build for version 0.3.0 built by the FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) CI Build. This version is based on the current content of https://github.com/WorldHealthOrganization/smart-anc/ and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions

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Resource Profile: WHO Patient

WHO Patient

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• Derived from this Profile: ANC Base Patient
• Refer to this Profile: WHO AllergyIntolerance, WHO CarePlan, WHO CareTeam, WHO Condition... Show 16 more, WHO Encounter, WHO EpisodeOfCare, WHO Group, WHO Immunization, WHO Immunization Not Done, WHO MeasureReport, WHO Medication Not Requested, WHO MedicationRequest, WHO Observation, WHO Observation Not Done, WHO Patient, WHO Procedure, WHO Procedure Not Done, WHO RelatedPerson, WHO Service Not Requested and WHO ServiceRequest
• Examples for this Profile: Patient/anc-patient-example

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Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
Patient		0..*	CPGPatient	Information about an individual or animal receiving health care services
Patient.implicitRules	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
Patient.Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:religion	S This element must be supported.	0..1	CodeableConcept	The patient's professed religious affiliations URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-religion Binding: ReligiousAffiliation (preferred)
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:birthPlace	S This element must be supported.	0..1	Address	Place of Birth for patient URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthPlace
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:disability	S This element must be supported.	0..*	CodeableConcept	Condition(s) limiting movement, senses, or activities URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-disability
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:nationality	S This element must be supported.	0..*	(Complex)	Nationality URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-nationality
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:birthTime	S This element must be supported.	0..1	dateTime	Time of day of birth URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthTime
Patient.modifierExtension	?! This element is a modifier element.	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
Patient.identifier	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..*	Identifier	An identifier for this patient
Patient.identifier.use	?! This element is a modifier element. S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
Patient.identifier.system	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
Patient.identifier.value	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
Patient.active	?! This element is a modifier element. S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	boolean	Whether this patient's record is in active use
Patient.name	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..*	HumanName	A name associated with the patient
Patient.name.use	?! This element is a modifier element. S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	code	usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden Binding: NameUse (required): The use of a human name.
Patient.name.text	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	string	Text representation of the full name
Patient.telecom	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the individual
Patient.telecom.Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
Patient.telecom.Slices for extension.extension:telecom-preferred	S This element must be supported.	0..1	boolean	Preferred URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/iso21090-preferred
Patient.telecom.system	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries. C	1..1	code	phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other Binding: ContactPointSystem (required): Telecommunications form for contact point.
Patient.telecom.value	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	string	The actual contact point details
Patient.telecom.use	?! This element is a modifier element. S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	code	home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point Binding: ContactPointUse (required): Use of contact point.
Patient.gender	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	code	male | female | other | unknown Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
Patient.birthDate	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	date	The date of birth for the individual
Patient.deceased[x]	?! This element is a modifier element. S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1		Indicates if the individual is deceased or not
Patient.deceased[x].deceasedBoolean			boolean
Patient.deceased[x].deceasedDateTime			dateTime
Patient.address	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Address	An address for the individual
Patient.address.Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
Patient.address.Slices for extension.extension:address-preferred	S This element must be supported.	0..1	boolean	Preferred URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/iso21090-preferred
Patient.address.use	?! This element is a modifier element. S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	code	home | work | temp | old | billing - purpose of this address Binding: AddressUse (required): The use of an address. Example General: home
Patient.address.text	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	string	Text representation of the address Example General: 137 Nowhere Street, Erewhon 9132
Patient.photo	S This element must be supported.	0..*	Attachment	Image of the patient
Patient.contact	S This element must be supported. C	0..*	BackboneElement	A contact party (e.g. guardian, partner, friend) for the patient Constraints: pat-1
Patient.contact.modifierExtension	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Patient.contact.name	S This element must be supported.	1..1	HumanName	A name associated with the contact person
Patient.contact.telecom	S This element must be supported.	0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the person
Patient.communication	S This element must be supported.	0..*	BackboneElement	A language which may be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health
Patient.communication.modifierExtension	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Patient.communication.language	S This element must be supported.	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 Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
Patient.generalPractitioner	S This element must be supported.	0..*	Reference(WHO Practitioner | WHO PractitionerRole)	Patient's nominated primary care provider
Patient.managingOrganization	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	Reference(WHO Organization)	Organization that is the custodian of the patient record
Patient.link	?! This element is a modifier element. S This element must be supported. Σ 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. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Patient.link.other	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	Reference(WHO Patient)	The other patient or related person resource that the link refers to
Patient.link.type	Σ 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.extension:religion<br/>[CanonicalType[http://hl7.​org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-religion]]	Base	extensible	ReligiousAffiliation	📦3.0.0	THO v7.4
Patient.identifier.use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Patient.name.use	Base	required	NameUse	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Patient.telecom.system	Base	required	ContactPointSystem	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Patient.telecom.use	Base	required	ContactPointUse	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Patient.gender	Base	required	AdministrativeGender	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Patient.address.use	Base	required	AddressUse	📍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
dom-2	error	Patient	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources	contained.contained.empty()
dom-3	error	Patient	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource	contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4	error	Patient	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated	contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5	error	Patient	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label	contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6	best practice	Patient	A resource should have narrative for robust management	text.`div`.exists()
ele-1	error	**ALL** elements	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children	hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1	error	**ALL** extensions	Must have either extensions or value[x], not both	extension.exists() != value.exists()
pat-1	error	Patient.contact	SHALL at least contain a contact's details or a reference to an organization	name.exists() or telecom.exists() or address.exists() or organization.exists()

This structure is derived from CPGPatient

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
Patient		0..*	CPGPatient	Information about an individual or animal receiving health care services
Patient.Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:religion	S This element must be supported.	0..1	CodeableConcept	The patient's professed religious affiliations URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-religion Binding: ReligiousAffiliation (preferred)
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:birthPlace	S This element must be supported.	0..1	Address	Place of Birth for patient URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthPlace
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:disability	S This element must be supported.	0..*	CodeableConcept	Condition(s) limiting movement, senses, or activities URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-disability
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:nationality	S This element must be supported.	0..*	(Complex)	Nationality URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-nationality
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:birthTime	S This element must be supported.	0..1	dateTime	Time of day of birth URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthTime
Patient.identifier	S This element must be supported.	1..*	Identifier	An identifier for this patient
Patient.identifier.use	S This element must be supported.	1..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Patient.identifier.system	S This element must be supported.	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value
Patient.identifier.value	S This element must be supported.	1..1	string	The value that is unique
Patient.active	S This element must be supported.	1..1	boolean	Whether this patient's record is in active use
Patient.name	S This element must be supported.	1..*	HumanName	A name associated with the patient
Patient.name.use	S This element must be supported.	1..1	code	usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden
Patient.name.text	S This element must be supported.	1..1	string	Text representation of the full name
Patient.telecom	S This element must be supported.	0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the individual
Patient.telecom.Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
Patient.telecom.Slices for extension.extension:telecom-preferred	S This element must be supported.	0..1	boolean	Preferred URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/iso21090-preferred
Patient.telecom.system	S This element must be supported.	1..1	code	phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other
Patient.telecom.value	S This element must be supported.	1..1	string	The actual contact point details
Patient.telecom.use	S This element must be supported.	1..1	code	home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point
Patient.gender	S This element must be supported.	1..1	code	male | female | other | unknown
Patient.birthDate	S This element must be supported.	0..1	date	The date of birth for the individual
Patient.deceased[x]	S This element must be supported.	0..1	boolean, dateTime	Indicates if the individual is deceased or not
Patient.address	S This element must be supported.	0..*	Address	An address for the individual
Patient.address.Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
Patient.address.Slices for extension.extension:address-preferred	S This element must be supported.	0..1	boolean	Preferred URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/iso21090-preferred
Patient.address.use	S This element must be supported.	1..1	code	home | work | temp | old | billing - purpose of this address
Patient.address.text	S This element must be supported.	1..1	string	Text representation of the address
Patient.photo	S This element must be supported.	0..*	Attachment	Image of the patient
Patient.contact	S This element must be supported.	0..*	BackboneElement	A contact party (e.g. guardian, partner, friend) for the patient
Patient.contact.name	S This element must be supported.	1..1	HumanName	A name associated with the contact person
Patient.contact.telecom	S This element must be supported.	0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the person
Patient.communication	S This element must be supported.	0..*	BackboneElement	A language which may be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health
Patient.communication.language	S This element must be supported.	1..1	CodeableConcept	The language which can be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health
Patient.generalPractitioner	S This element must be supported.	0..*	Reference(WHO Practitioner | WHO PractitionerRole)	Patient's nominated primary care provider
Patient.managingOrganization	S This element must be supported.	0..1	Reference(WHO Organization)	Organization that is the custodian of the patient record
Patient.link	S This element must be supported.	0..*	BackboneElement	Link to another patient resource that concerns the same actual person
Patient.link.other	S This element must be supported.	1..1	Reference(WHO Patient)	The other patient or related person resource that the link refers to
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path	Status	Usage	ValueSet	Version	Source
Patient.extension:religion<br/>[CanonicalType[http://hl7.​org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-religion]]	Base	extensible	ReligiousAffiliation	📦3.0.0	THO v7.4

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
Patient		0..*	CPGPatient	Information about an individual or animal receiving health care services
Patient.id	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	id	Logical id of this artifact
Patient.meta	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	Meta	Metadata about the resource
Patient.implicitRules	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ 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 Bindings Purpose 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
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:religion	S This element must be supported.	0..1	CodeableConcept	The patient's professed religious affiliations URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-religion Binding: ReligiousAffiliation (preferred)
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:birthPlace	S This element must be supported.	0..1	Address	Place of Birth for patient URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthPlace
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:disability	S This element must be supported.	0..*	CodeableConcept	Condition(s) limiting movement, senses, or activities URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-disability
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:nationality	S This element must be supported.	0..*	(Complex)	Nationality URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-nationality
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:birthTime	S This element must be supported.	0..1	dateTime	Time of day of birth URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthTime
Patient.modifierExtension	?! This element is a modifier element.	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
Patient.identifier	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..*	Identifier	An identifier for this patient
Patient.identifier.id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Patient.identifier.extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Patient.identifier.use	?! This element is a modifier element. S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
Patient.identifier.type	Σ 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.identifier.system	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
Patient.identifier.value	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
Patient.identifier.period	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
Patient.identifier.assigner	Σ 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. S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	boolean	Whether this patient's record is in active use
Patient.name	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..*	HumanName	A name associated with the patient
Patient.name.id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Patient.name.extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Patient.name.use	?! This element is a modifier element. S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	code	usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden Binding: NameUse (required): The use of a human name.
Patient.name.text	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	string	Text representation of the full name
Patient.name.family	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	string	Family name (often called 'Surname')
Patient.name.given	Σ 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	Σ 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	Σ 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	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	Period	Time period when name was/is in use
Patient.telecom	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the individual
Patient.telecom.id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Patient.telecom.Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Patient.telecom.Slices for extension.extension:telecom-preferred	S This element must be supported.	0..1	boolean	Preferred URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/iso21090-preferred
Patient.telecom.system	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries. C	1..1	code	phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other Binding: ContactPointSystem (required): Telecommunications form for contact point.
Patient.telecom.value	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	string	The actual contact point details
Patient.telecom.use	?! This element is a modifier element. S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	code	home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point Binding: ContactPointUse (required): Use of contact point.
Patient.telecom.rank	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	positiveInt	Specify preferred order of use (1 = highest)
Patient.telecom.period	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	Period	Time period when the contact point was/is in use
Patient.gender	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	code	male | female | other | unknown Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
Patient.birthDate	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	date	The date of birth for the individual
Patient.deceased[x]	?! This element is a modifier element. S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1		Indicates if the individual is deceased or not
Patient.deceased[x].deceasedBoolean			boolean
Patient.deceased[x].deceasedDateTime			dateTime
Patient.address	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Address	An address for the individual
Patient.address.id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Patient.address.Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Patient.address.Slices for extension.extension:address-preferred	S This element must be supported.	0..1	boolean	Preferred URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/iso21090-preferred
Patient.address.use	?! This element is a modifier element. S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	code	home | work | temp | old | billing - purpose of this address Binding: AddressUse (required): The use of an address. Example General: home
Patient.address.type	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	code	postal | physical | both Binding: AddressType (required): The type of an address (physical / postal). Example General: both
Patient.address.text	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	string	Text representation of the address Example General: 137 Nowhere Street, Erewhon 9132
Patient.address.line	Σ This element is included in summaries.	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
Patient.address.city	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	string	Name of city, town etc. Example General: Erewhon
Patient.address.district	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	string	District name (aka county) Example General: Madison
Patient.address.state	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	string	Sub-unit of country (abbreviations ok)
Patient.address.postalCode	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	string	Postal code for area Example General: 9132
Patient.address.country	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	string	Country (e.g. can be ISO 3166 2 or 3 letter code)
Patient.address.period	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	Period	Time period when address was/is in use Example General: {"start":"2010-03-23","end":"2010-07-01"}
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	S This element must be supported.	0..*	Attachment	Image of the patient
Patient.contact	S This element must be supported. 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. Σ 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	S This element must be supported.	1..1	HumanName	A name associated with the contact person
Patient.contact.telecom	S This element must be supported.	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	S This element must be supported.	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. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Patient.communication.language	S This element must be supported.	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 Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
Patient.communication.preferred		0..1	boolean	Language preference indicator
Patient.generalPractitioner	S This element must be supported.	0..*	Reference(WHO Practitioner | WHO PractitionerRole)	Patient's nominated primary care provider
Patient.managingOrganization	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	Reference(WHO Organization)	Organization that is the custodian of the patient record
Patient.link	?! This element is a modifier element. S This element must be supported. Σ 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. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Patient.link.other	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	Reference(WHO Patient)	The other patient or related person resource that the link refers to
Patient.link.type	Σ 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.
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Status	Usage	ValueSet	Version	Source
Patient.language	Base	preferred	Common Languages	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Patient.extension:religion<br/>[CanonicalType[http://hl7.​org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-religion]]	Base	extensible	ReligiousAffiliation	📦3.0.0	THO v7.4
Patient.identifier.use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Patient.identifier.type	Base	extensible	IdentifierType	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Patient.name.use	Base	required	NameUse	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Patient.telecom.system	Base	required	ContactPointSystem	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Patient.telecom.use	Base	required	ContactPointUse	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Patient.gender	Base	required	AdministrativeGender	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Patient.address.use	Base	required	AddressUse	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Patient.address.type	Base	required	AddressType	📍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
dom-2	error	Patient	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources	contained.contained.empty()
dom-3	error	Patient	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource	contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4	error	Patient	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated	contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5	error	Patient	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label	contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6	best practice	Patient	A resource should have narrative for robust management	text.`div`.exists()
ele-1	error	**ALL** elements	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children	hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1	error	**ALL** extensions	Must have either extensions or value[x], not both	extension.exists() != value.exists()
pat-1	error	Patient.contact	SHALL at least contain a contact's details or a reference to an organization	name.exists() or telecom.exists() or address.exists() or organization.exists()

This structure is derived from CPGPatient

Summary

Mandatory: 9 elements(6 nested mandatory elements)
Must-Support: 35 elements

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

• WHO Practitioner (http://fhir.org/guides/who/core/StructureDefinition/who-practitioner)
• WHO PractitionerRole (http://fhir.org/guides/who/core/StructureDefinition/who-practitionerrole)
• WHO Organization (http://fhir.org/guides/who/core/StructureDefinition/who-organization)
• WHO Patient (http://fhir.org/guides/who/core/StructureDefinition/who-patient)

Extensions

This structure refers to these extensions:

• http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-religion
• http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthPlace
• http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-disability
• http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-nationality
• http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthTime
• http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/iso21090-preferred

Key Elements View

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
Patient		0..*	CPGPatient	Information about an individual or animal receiving health care services
Patient.implicitRules	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
Patient.Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:religion	S This element must be supported.	0..1	CodeableConcept	The patient's professed religious affiliations URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-religion Binding: ReligiousAffiliation (preferred)
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:birthPlace	S This element must be supported.	0..1	Address	Place of Birth for patient URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthPlace
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:disability	S This element must be supported.	0..*	CodeableConcept	Condition(s) limiting movement, senses, or activities URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-disability
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:nationality	S This element must be supported.	0..*	(Complex)	Nationality URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-nationality
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:birthTime	S This element must be supported.	0..1	dateTime	Time of day of birth URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthTime
Patient.modifierExtension	?! This element is a modifier element.	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
Patient.identifier	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..*	Identifier	An identifier for this patient
Patient.identifier.use	?! This element is a modifier element. S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
Patient.identifier.system	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
Patient.identifier.value	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
Patient.active	?! This element is a modifier element. S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	boolean	Whether this patient's record is in active use
Patient.name	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..*	HumanName	A name associated with the patient
Patient.name.use	?! This element is a modifier element. S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	code	usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden Binding: NameUse (required): The use of a human name.
Patient.name.text	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	string	Text representation of the full name
Patient.telecom	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the individual
Patient.telecom.Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
Patient.telecom.Slices for extension.extension:telecom-preferred	S This element must be supported.	0..1	boolean	Preferred URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/iso21090-preferred
Patient.telecom.system	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries. C	1..1	code	phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other Binding: ContactPointSystem (required): Telecommunications form for contact point.
Patient.telecom.value	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	string	The actual contact point details
Patient.telecom.use	?! This element is a modifier element. S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	code	home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point Binding: ContactPointUse (required): Use of contact point.
Patient.gender	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	code	male | female | other | unknown Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
Patient.birthDate	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	date	The date of birth for the individual
Patient.deceased[x]	?! This element is a modifier element. S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1		Indicates if the individual is deceased or not
Patient.deceased[x].deceasedBoolean			boolean
Patient.deceased[x].deceasedDateTime			dateTime
Patient.address	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Address	An address for the individual
Patient.address.Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
Patient.address.Slices for extension.extension:address-preferred	S This element must be supported.	0..1	boolean	Preferred URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/iso21090-preferred
Patient.address.use	?! This element is a modifier element. S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	code	home | work | temp | old | billing - purpose of this address Binding: AddressUse (required): The use of an address. Example General: home
Patient.address.text	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	string	Text representation of the address Example General: 137 Nowhere Street, Erewhon 9132
Patient.photo	S This element must be supported.	0..*	Attachment	Image of the patient
Patient.contact	S This element must be supported. C	0..*	BackboneElement	A contact party (e.g. guardian, partner, friend) for the patient Constraints: pat-1
Patient.contact.modifierExtension	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Patient.contact.name	S This element must be supported.	1..1	HumanName	A name associated with the contact person
Patient.contact.telecom	S This element must be supported.	0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the person
Patient.communication	S This element must be supported.	0..*	BackboneElement	A language which may be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health
Patient.communication.modifierExtension	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Patient.communication.language	S This element must be supported.	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 Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
Patient.generalPractitioner	S This element must be supported.	0..*	Reference(WHO Practitioner | WHO PractitionerRole)	Patient's nominated primary care provider
Patient.managingOrganization	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	Reference(WHO Organization)	Organization that is the custodian of the patient record
Patient.link	?! This element is a modifier element. S This element must be supported. Σ 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. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Patient.link.other	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	Reference(WHO Patient)	The other patient or related person resource that the link refers to
Patient.link.type	Σ 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.
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Status	Usage	ValueSet	Version	Source
Patient.extension:religion<br/>[CanonicalType[http://hl7.​org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-religion]]	Base	extensible	ReligiousAffiliation	📦3.0.0	THO v7.4
Patient.identifier.use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Patient.name.use	Base	required	NameUse	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Patient.telecom.system	Base	required	ContactPointSystem	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Patient.telecom.use	Base	required	ContactPointUse	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Patient.gender	Base	required	AdministrativeGender	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Patient.address.use	Base	required	AddressUse	📍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
dom-2	error	Patient	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources	contained.contained.empty()
dom-3	error	Patient	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource	contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4	error	Patient	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated	contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5	error	Patient	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label	contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6	best practice	Patient	A resource should have narrative for robust management	text.`div`.exists()
ele-1	error	**ALL** elements	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children	hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1	error	**ALL** extensions	Must have either extensions or value[x], not both	extension.exists() != value.exists()
pat-1	error	Patient.contact	SHALL at least contain a contact's details or a reference to an organization	name.exists() or telecom.exists() or address.exists() or organization.exists()

Differential View

This structure is derived from CPGPatient

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
Patient		0..*	CPGPatient	Information about an individual or animal receiving health care services
Patient.Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:religion	S This element must be supported.	0..1	CodeableConcept	The patient's professed religious affiliations URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-religion Binding: ReligiousAffiliation (preferred)
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:birthPlace	S This element must be supported.	0..1	Address	Place of Birth for patient URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthPlace
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:disability	S This element must be supported.	0..*	CodeableConcept	Condition(s) limiting movement, senses, or activities URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-disability
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:nationality	S This element must be supported.	0..*	(Complex)	Nationality URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-nationality
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:birthTime	S This element must be supported.	0..1	dateTime	Time of day of birth URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthTime
Patient.identifier	S This element must be supported.	1..*	Identifier	An identifier for this patient
Patient.identifier.use	S This element must be supported.	1..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Patient.identifier.system	S This element must be supported.	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value
Patient.identifier.value	S This element must be supported.	1..1	string	The value that is unique
Patient.active	S This element must be supported.	1..1	boolean	Whether this patient's record is in active use
Patient.name	S This element must be supported.	1..*	HumanName	A name associated with the patient
Patient.name.use	S This element must be supported.	1..1	code	usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden
Patient.name.text	S This element must be supported.	1..1	string	Text representation of the full name
Patient.telecom	S This element must be supported.	0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the individual
Patient.telecom.Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
Patient.telecom.Slices for extension.extension:telecom-preferred	S This element must be supported.	0..1	boolean	Preferred URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/iso21090-preferred
Patient.telecom.system	S This element must be supported.	1..1	code	phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other
Patient.telecom.value	S This element must be supported.	1..1	string	The actual contact point details
Patient.telecom.use	S This element must be supported.	1..1	code	home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point
Patient.gender	S This element must be supported.	1..1	code	male | female | other | unknown
Patient.birthDate	S This element must be supported.	0..1	date	The date of birth for the individual
Patient.deceased[x]	S This element must be supported.	0..1	boolean, dateTime	Indicates if the individual is deceased or not
Patient.address	S This element must be supported.	0..*	Address	An address for the individual
Patient.address.Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
Patient.address.Slices for extension.extension:address-preferred	S This element must be supported.	0..1	boolean	Preferred URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/iso21090-preferred
Patient.address.use	S This element must be supported.	1..1	code	home | work | temp | old | billing - purpose of this address
Patient.address.text	S This element must be supported.	1..1	string	Text representation of the address
Patient.photo	S This element must be supported.	0..*	Attachment	Image of the patient
Patient.contact	S This element must be supported.	0..*	BackboneElement	A contact party (e.g. guardian, partner, friend) for the patient
Patient.contact.name	S This element must be supported.	1..1	HumanName	A name associated with the contact person
Patient.contact.telecom	S This element must be supported.	0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the person
Patient.communication	S This element must be supported.	0..*	BackboneElement	A language which may be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health
Patient.communication.language	S This element must be supported.	1..1	CodeableConcept	The language which can be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health
Patient.generalPractitioner	S This element must be supported.	0..*	Reference(WHO Practitioner | WHO PractitionerRole)	Patient's nominated primary care provider
Patient.managingOrganization	S This element must be supported.	0..1	Reference(WHO Organization)	Organization that is the custodian of the patient record
Patient.link	S This element must be supported.	0..*	BackboneElement	Link to another patient resource that concerns the same actual person
Patient.link.other	S This element must be supported.	1..1	Reference(WHO Patient)	The other patient or related person resource that the link refers to
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path	Status	Usage	ValueSet	Version	Source
Patient.extension:religion<br/>[CanonicalType[http://hl7.​org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-religion]]	Base	extensible	ReligiousAffiliation	📦3.0.0	THO v7.4

Snapshot View

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
Patient		0..*	CPGPatient	Information about an individual or animal receiving health care services
Patient.id	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	id	Logical id of this artifact
Patient.meta	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	Meta	Metadata about the resource
Patient.implicitRules	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ 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 Bindings Purpose 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
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:religion	S This element must be supported.	0..1	CodeableConcept	The patient's professed religious affiliations URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-religion Binding: ReligiousAffiliation (preferred)
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:birthPlace	S This element must be supported.	0..1	Address	Place of Birth for patient URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthPlace
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:disability	S This element must be supported.	0..*	CodeableConcept	Condition(s) limiting movement, senses, or activities URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-disability
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:nationality	S This element must be supported.	0..*	(Complex)	Nationality URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-nationality
Patient.Slices for extension.extension:birthTime	S This element must be supported.	0..1	dateTime	Time of day of birth URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthTime
Patient.modifierExtension	?! This element is a modifier element.	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
Patient.identifier	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..*	Identifier	An identifier for this patient
Patient.identifier.id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Patient.identifier.extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Patient.identifier.use	?! This element is a modifier element. S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
Patient.identifier.type	Σ 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.identifier.system	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
Patient.identifier.value	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
Patient.identifier.period	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
Patient.identifier.assigner	Σ 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. S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	boolean	Whether this patient's record is in active use
Patient.name	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..*	HumanName	A name associated with the patient
Patient.name.id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Patient.name.extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Patient.name.use	?! This element is a modifier element. S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	code	usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden Binding: NameUse (required): The use of a human name.
Patient.name.text	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	string	Text representation of the full name
Patient.name.family	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	string	Family name (often called 'Surname')
Patient.name.given	Σ 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	Σ 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	Σ 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	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	Period	Time period when name was/is in use
Patient.telecom	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the individual
Patient.telecom.id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Patient.telecom.Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Patient.telecom.Slices for extension.extension:telecom-preferred	S This element must be supported.	0..1	boolean	Preferred URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/iso21090-preferred
Patient.telecom.system	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries. C	1..1	code	phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other Binding: ContactPointSystem (required): Telecommunications form for contact point.
Patient.telecom.value	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	string	The actual contact point details
Patient.telecom.use	?! This element is a modifier element. S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	code	home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point Binding: ContactPointUse (required): Use of contact point.
Patient.telecom.rank	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	positiveInt	Specify preferred order of use (1 = highest)
Patient.telecom.period	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	Period	Time period when the contact point was/is in use
Patient.gender	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	code	male | female | other | unknown Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
Patient.birthDate	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	date	The date of birth for the individual
Patient.deceased[x]	?! This element is a modifier element. S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1		Indicates if the individual is deceased or not
Patient.deceased[x].deceasedBoolean			boolean
Patient.deceased[x].deceasedDateTime			dateTime
Patient.address	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Address	An address for the individual
Patient.address.id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Patient.address.Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Patient.address.Slices for extension.extension:address-preferred	S This element must be supported.	0..1	boolean	Preferred URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/iso21090-preferred
Patient.address.use	?! This element is a modifier element. S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	code	home | work | temp | old | billing - purpose of this address Binding: AddressUse (required): The use of an address. Example General: home
Patient.address.type	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	code	postal | physical | both Binding: AddressType (required): The type of an address (physical / postal). Example General: both
Patient.address.text	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	string	Text representation of the address Example General: 137 Nowhere Street, Erewhon 9132
Patient.address.line	Σ This element is included in summaries.	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
Patient.address.city	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	string	Name of city, town etc. Example General: Erewhon
Patient.address.district	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	string	District name (aka county) Example General: Madison
Patient.address.state	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	string	Sub-unit of country (abbreviations ok)
Patient.address.postalCode	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	string	Postal code for area Example General: 9132
Patient.address.country	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	string	Country (e.g. can be ISO 3166 2 or 3 letter code)
Patient.address.period	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	Period	Time period when address was/is in use Example General: {"start":"2010-03-23","end":"2010-07-01"}
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	S This element must be supported.	0..*	Attachment	Image of the patient
Patient.contact	S This element must be supported. 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. Σ 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	S This element must be supported.	1..1	HumanName	A name associated with the contact person
Patient.contact.telecom	S This element must be supported.	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	S This element must be supported.	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. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Patient.communication.language	S This element must be supported.	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 Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
Patient.communication.preferred		0..1	boolean	Language preference indicator
Patient.generalPractitioner	S This element must be supported.	0..*	Reference(WHO Practitioner | WHO PractitionerRole)	Patient's nominated primary care provider
Patient.managingOrganization	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	Reference(WHO Organization)	Organization that is the custodian of the patient record
Patient.link	?! This element is a modifier element. S This element must be supported. Σ 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. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Patient.link.other	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	Reference(WHO Patient)	The other patient or related person resource that the link refers to
Patient.link.type	Σ 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.
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Status	Usage	ValueSet	Version	Source
Patient.language	Base	preferred	Common Languages	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Patient.extension:religion<br/>[CanonicalType[http://hl7.​org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-religion]]	Base	extensible	ReligiousAffiliation	📦3.0.0	THO v7.4
Patient.identifier.use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Patient.identifier.type	Base	extensible	IdentifierType	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Patient.name.use	Base	required	NameUse	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Patient.telecom.system	Base	required	ContactPointSystem	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Patient.telecom.use	Base	required	ContactPointUse	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Patient.gender	Base	required	AdministrativeGender	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Patient.address.use	Base	required	AddressUse	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Patient.address.type	Base	required	AddressType	📍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
dom-2	error	Patient	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources	contained.contained.empty()
dom-3	error	Patient	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource	contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4	error	Patient	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated	contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5	error	Patient	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label	contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6	best practice	Patient	A resource should have narrative for robust management	text.`div`.exists()
ele-1	error	**ALL** elements	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children	hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1	error	**ALL** extensions	Must have either extensions or value[x], not both	extension.exists() != value.exists()
pat-1	error	Patient.contact	SHALL at least contain a contact's details or a reference to an organization	name.exists() or telecom.exists() or address.exists() or organization.exists()

This structure is derived from CPGPatient

Summary

Mandatory: 9 elements(6 nested mandatory elements)
Must-Support: 35 elements

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

• WHO Practitioner (http://fhir.org/guides/who/core/StructureDefinition/who-practitioner)
• WHO PractitionerRole (http://fhir.org/guides/who/core/StructureDefinition/who-practitionerrole)
• WHO Organization (http://fhir.org/guides/who/core/StructureDefinition/who-organization)
• WHO Patient (http://fhir.org/guides/who/core/StructureDefinition/who-patient)

Extensions

This structure refers to these extensions:

• http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-religion
• http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthPlace
• http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-disability
• http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-nationality
• http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-birthTime
• http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/iso21090-preferred