International Patient Summary Implementation Guide
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International Patient Summary Implementation Guide, published by HL7 International / Patient Care. This guide is not an authorized publication; it is the continuous build for version 2.0.0 built by the FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) CI Build. This version is based on the current content of https://github.com/costateixeira/fhir-ips/ and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions

Logical Model: PatientFeature - Detailed Descriptions

Page standards status: Trial-use Maturity Level: 2

Definitions for the PatientFeature logical model.

Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be found here

0. PatientFeature
Definition

Patient

ShortPatient
Control0..*
Is Modifierfalse
Logical ModelInstances of this logical model are not marked to be the target of a Reference
2. PatientFeature.name
Definition

Name

ShortName
Comments

Mandatory (Exceptions not allowed)

Control1..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/StructureDefinition/MName
4. PatientFeature.address
Definition

Address

ShortAddress
Comments

Required if known

Control0..*
TypeBackboneElement
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
6. PatientFeature.address.id
Definition

Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Summaryfalse
8. PatientFeature.address.extension
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifierfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesextensions, user content
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on PatientFeature.address.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ url
  • 10. PatientFeature.address.modifierExtension
    Definition

    May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

    Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

    ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
    Comments

    There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

    Control0..*
    TypeExtension
    Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
    Summarytrue
    Requirements

    Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

    Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
    12. PatientFeature.address.Address
    Definition

    Address

    ShortAddress
    Comments

    Conditional

    Control0..*
    Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/StructureDefinition/MAddress
    14. PatientFeature.address.Telecom
    Definition

    Telecom

    ShortTelecom
    Comments

    Conditional

    Control0..*
    Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/StructureDefinition/MTelecom
    16. PatientFeature.administrativeGender
    Definition

    Administrative Gender

    ShortAdministrative Gender
    Comments

    Required if known

    Control0..1
    TypeCodeableConcept
    18. PatientFeature.dateOfBirth
    Definition

    Date of Birth

    ShortDate of Birth
    Comments

    Required (Exceptions allowed)

    Control0..1
    Typedate
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    20. PatientFeature.preferredLanguage
    Definition

    Patient's preferred Language

    ShortPatient's preferred Language
    Comments

    Optional

    Control0..1
    TypeCodeableConcept
    22. PatientFeature.healthcareRelatedIdentifiers
    Definition

    Healthcare related identifiers

    ShortHealthcare related identifiers
    Comments

    Required if known

    Control0..*
    TypeIdentifier
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    24. PatientFeature.healthcareRelatedIdentifiers.id
    Definition

    Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

    ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
    Control0..1
    Typestring
    Is Modifierfalse
    XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
    Summaryfalse
    26. PatientFeature.healthcareRelatedIdentifiers.extension
    Definition

    May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

    ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
    Comments

    There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

    Control0..*
    TypeExtension
    Is Modifierfalse
    Summaryfalse
    Alternate Namesextensions, user content
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
    SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on PatientFeature.healthcareRelatedIdentifiers.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
    • value @ url
    • 28. PatientFeature.healthcareRelatedIdentifiers.use
      Definition

      The purpose of this identifier.

      Shortusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
      Comments

      Applications can assume that an identifier is permanent unless it explicitly says that it is temporary.

      Control0..1
      BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from IdentifierUsehttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1
      (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1)

      Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .

      Typecode
      Is Modifiertrue because This is labeled as "Is Modifier" because applications should not mistake a temporary id for a permanent one.
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      Allows the appropriate identifier for a particular context of use to be selected from among a set of identifiers.

      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      30. PatientFeature.healthcareRelatedIdentifiers.type
      Definition

      A coded type for the identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.

      ShortDescription of identifier
      Comments

      This element deals only with general categories of identifiers. It SHOULD not be used for codes that correspond 1..1 with the Identifier.system. Some identifiers may fall into multiple categories due to common usage. Where the system is known, a type is unnecessary because the type is always part of the system definition. However systems often need to handle identifiers where the system is not known. There is not a 1:1 relationship between type and system, since many different systems have the same type.

      Control0..1
      BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from Identifier Type Codeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type
      (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type)

      A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.

      TypeCodeableConcept
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      Allows users to make use of identifiers when the identifier system is not known.

      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      32. PatientFeature.healthcareRelatedIdentifiers.system
      Definition

      Establishes the namespace for the value - that is, a URL that describes a set values that are unique.

      ShortThe namespace for the identifier value
      Comments

      Identifier.system is always case sensitive.

      Control0..1
      Typeuri
      Is Modifierfalse
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      There are many sets of identifiers. To perform matching of two identifiers, we need to know what set we're dealing with. The system identifies a particular set of unique identifiers.

      Example<br/><b>General</b>:http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      34. PatientFeature.healthcareRelatedIdentifiers.value
      Definition

      The portion of the identifier typically relevant to the user and which is unique within the context of the system.

      ShortThe value that is unique
      Comments

      If the value is a full URI, then the system SHALL be urn:ietf:rfc:3986. The value's primary purpose is computational mapping. As a result, it may be normalized for comparison purposes (e.g. removing non-significant whitespace, dashes, etc.) A value formatted for human display can be conveyed using the Rendered Value extension. Identifier.value is to be treated as case sensitive unless knowledge of the Identifier.system allows the processer to be confident that non-case-sensitive processing is safe.

      Control0..1
      Typestring
      Is Modifierfalse
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Summarytrue
      Example<br/><b>General</b>:123456
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      36. PatientFeature.healthcareRelatedIdentifiers.period
      Definition

      Time period during which identifier is/was valid for use.

      ShortTime period when id is/was valid for use
      Control0..1
      TypePeriod
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      38. PatientFeature.healthcareRelatedIdentifiers.assigner
      Definition

      Organization that issued/manages the identifier.

      ShortOrganization that issued id (may be just text)
      Comments

      The Identifier.assigner may omit the .reference element and only contain a .display element reflecting the name or other textual information about the assigning organization.

      Control0..1
      TypeReference(Organization)
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      40. PatientFeature.healthcareRelatedIdentifiers.patientIdentifier
      Definition

      Patient Identifier

      ShortPatient Identifier
      Comments

      Required if known

      Control0..*
      TypeIdentifier
      42. PatientFeature.insuranceInformation
      Definition

      Insurance Information

      ShortInsurance Information
      Comments

      Optional

      Control0..*
      TypeBackboneElement
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      44. PatientFeature.insuranceInformation.id
      Definition

      Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

      ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
      Control0..1
      Typestring
      Is Modifierfalse
      XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
      Summaryfalse
      46. PatientFeature.insuranceInformation.extension
      Definition

      May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

      ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
      Comments

      There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

      Control0..*
      TypeExtension
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Alternate Namesextensions, user content
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on PatientFeature.insuranceInformation.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
      • value @ url
      • 48. PatientFeature.insuranceInformation.modifierExtension
        Definition

        May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

        Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

        ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
        Comments

        There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

        Control0..*
        TypeExtension
        Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
        Summarytrue
        Requirements

        Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

        Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
        50. PatientFeature.insuranceInformation.insuranceProvider
        Definition

        Insurance identifier

        ShortInsurance identifier
        Comments

        Required if known

        Control0..*
        TypeIdentifier

        Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be found here

        0. PatientFeature
        Definition

        Patient

        ShortPatient
        Logical ModelInstances of this logical model are not marked to be the target of a Reference
        2. PatientFeature.name
        Definition

        Name

        ShortName
        Comments

        Mandatory (Exceptions not allowed)

        Control1..1
        Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/StructureDefinition/MName
        4. PatientFeature.address
        Definition

        Address

        ShortAddress
        Comments

        Required if known

        Control0..*
        TypeBackboneElement
        6. PatientFeature.address.Address
        Definition

        Address

        ShortAddress
        Comments

        Conditional

        Control0..*
        Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/StructureDefinition/MAddress
        8. PatientFeature.address.Telecom
        Definition

        Telecom

        ShortTelecom
        Comments

        Conditional

        Control0..*
        Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/StructureDefinition/MTelecom
        10. PatientFeature.administrativeGender
        Definition

        Administrative Gender

        ShortAdministrative Gender
        Comments

        Required if known

        Control0..1
        TypeCodeableConcept
        12. PatientFeature.dateOfBirth
        Definition

        Date of Birth

        ShortDate of Birth
        Comments

        Required (Exceptions allowed)

        Control0..1
        Typedate
        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
        14. PatientFeature.preferredLanguage
        Definition

        Patient's preferred Language

        ShortPatient's preferred Language
        Comments

        Optional

        Control0..1
        TypeCodeableConcept
        16. PatientFeature.healthcareRelatedIdentifiers
        Definition

        Healthcare related identifiers

        ShortHealthcare related identifiers
        Comments

        Required if known

        Control0..*
        TypeIdentifier
        18. PatientFeature.healthcareRelatedIdentifiers.patientIdentifier
        Definition

        Patient Identifier

        ShortPatient Identifier
        Comments

        Required if known

        Control0..*
        TypeIdentifier
        20. PatientFeature.insuranceInformation
        Definition

        Insurance Information

        ShortInsurance Information
        Comments

        Optional

        Control0..*
        TypeBackboneElement
        22. PatientFeature.insuranceInformation.insuranceProvider
        Definition

        Insurance identifier

        ShortInsurance identifier
        Comments

        Required if known

        Control0..*
        TypeIdentifier

        Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be found here

        0. PatientFeature
        Definition

        Patient

        ShortPatient
        Control0..*
        Is Modifierfalse
        Logical ModelInstances of this logical model are not marked to be the target of a Reference
        2. PatientFeature.name
        Definition

        Name

        ShortName
        Comments

        Mandatory (Exceptions not allowed)

        Control1..1
        Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/StructureDefinition/MName
        4. PatientFeature.address
        Definition

        Address

        ShortAddress
        Comments

        Required if known

        Control0..*
        TypeBackboneElement
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        6. PatientFeature.address.id
        Definition

        Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

        ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
        Control0..1
        Typestring
        Is Modifierfalse
        XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
        Summaryfalse
        8. PatientFeature.address.extension
        Definition

        May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

        ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
        Comments

        There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

        Control0..*
        TypeExtension
        Is Modifierfalse
        Summaryfalse
        Alternate Namesextensions, user content
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
        SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on PatientFeature.address.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
        • value @ url
        • 10. PatientFeature.address.modifierExtension
          Definition

          May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

          Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

          ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
          Comments

          There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

          Control0..*
          TypeExtension
          Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

          Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
          12. PatientFeature.address.Address
          Definition

          Address

          ShortAddress
          Comments

          Conditional

          Control0..*
          Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/StructureDefinition/MAddress
          14. PatientFeature.address.Telecom
          Definition

          Telecom

          ShortTelecom
          Comments

          Conditional

          Control0..*
          Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/StructureDefinition/MTelecom
          16. PatientFeature.administrativeGender
          Definition

          Administrative Gender

          ShortAdministrative Gender
          Comments

          Required if known

          Control0..1
          TypeCodeableConcept
          18. PatientFeature.dateOfBirth
          Definition

          Date of Birth

          ShortDate of Birth
          Comments

          Required (Exceptions allowed)

          Control0..1
          Typedate
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          20. PatientFeature.preferredLanguage
          Definition

          Patient's preferred Language

          ShortPatient's preferred Language
          Comments

          Optional

          Control0..1
          TypeCodeableConcept
          22. PatientFeature.healthcareRelatedIdentifiers
          Definition

          Healthcare related identifiers

          ShortHealthcare related identifiers
          Comments

          Required if known

          Control0..*
          TypeIdentifier
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          24. PatientFeature.healthcareRelatedIdentifiers.id
          Definition

          Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

          ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
          Control0..1
          Typestring
          Is Modifierfalse
          XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
          Summaryfalse
          26. PatientFeature.healthcareRelatedIdentifiers.extension
          Definition

          May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

          ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
          Comments

          There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

          Control0..*
          TypeExtension
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summaryfalse
          Alternate Namesextensions, user content
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
          SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on PatientFeature.healthcareRelatedIdentifiers.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
          • value @ url
          • 28. PatientFeature.healthcareRelatedIdentifiers.use
            Definition

            The purpose of this identifier.

            Shortusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
            Comments

            Applications can assume that an identifier is permanent unless it explicitly says that it is temporary.

            Control0..1
            BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from IdentifierUse
            (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1)

            Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .

            Typecode
            Is Modifiertrue because This is labeled as "Is Modifier" because applications should not mistake a temporary id for a permanent one.
            Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
            Summarytrue
            Requirements

            Allows the appropriate identifier for a particular context of use to be selected from among a set of identifiers.

            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            30. PatientFeature.healthcareRelatedIdentifiers.type
            Definition

            A coded type for the identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.

            ShortDescription of identifier
            Comments

            This element deals only with general categories of identifiers. It SHOULD not be used for codes that correspond 1..1 with the Identifier.system. Some identifiers may fall into multiple categories due to common usage. Where the system is known, a type is unnecessary because the type is always part of the system definition. However systems often need to handle identifiers where the system is not known. There is not a 1:1 relationship between type and system, since many different systems have the same type.

            Control0..1
            BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from Identifier Type Codes
            (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type)

            A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.

            TypeCodeableConcept
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summarytrue
            Requirements

            Allows users to make use of identifiers when the identifier system is not known.

            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            32. PatientFeature.healthcareRelatedIdentifiers.system
            Definition

            Establishes the namespace for the value - that is, a URL that describes a set values that are unique.

            ShortThe namespace for the identifier value
            Comments

            Identifier.system is always case sensitive.

            Control0..1
            Typeuri
            Is Modifierfalse
            Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
            Summarytrue
            Requirements

            There are many sets of identifiers. To perform matching of two identifiers, we need to know what set we're dealing with. The system identifies a particular set of unique identifiers.

            Example<br/><b>General</b>:http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            34. PatientFeature.healthcareRelatedIdentifiers.value
            Definition

            The portion of the identifier typically relevant to the user and which is unique within the context of the system.

            ShortThe value that is unique
            Comments

            If the value is a full URI, then the system SHALL be urn:ietf:rfc:3986. The value's primary purpose is computational mapping. As a result, it may be normalized for comparison purposes (e.g. removing non-significant whitespace, dashes, etc.) A value formatted for human display can be conveyed using the Rendered Value extension. Identifier.value is to be treated as case sensitive unless knowledge of the Identifier.system allows the processer to be confident that non-case-sensitive processing is safe.

            Control0..1
            Typestring
            Is Modifierfalse
            Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
            Summarytrue
            Example<br/><b>General</b>:123456
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            36. PatientFeature.healthcareRelatedIdentifiers.period
            Definition

            Time period during which identifier is/was valid for use.

            ShortTime period when id is/was valid for use
            Control0..1
            TypePeriod
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summarytrue
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            38. PatientFeature.healthcareRelatedIdentifiers.assigner
            Definition

            Organization that issued/manages the identifier.

            ShortOrganization that issued id (may be just text)
            Comments

            The Identifier.assigner may omit the .reference element and only contain a .display element reflecting the name or other textual information about the assigning organization.

            Control0..1
            TypeReference(Organization)
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summarytrue
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            40. PatientFeature.healthcareRelatedIdentifiers.patientIdentifier
            Definition

            Patient Identifier

            ShortPatient Identifier
            Comments

            Required if known

            Control0..*
            TypeIdentifier
            42. PatientFeature.insuranceInformation
            Definition

            Insurance Information

            ShortInsurance Information
            Comments

            Optional

            Control0..*
            TypeBackboneElement
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            44. PatientFeature.insuranceInformation.id
            Definition

            Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

            ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
            Control0..1
            Typestring
            Is Modifierfalse
            XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
            Summaryfalse
            46. PatientFeature.insuranceInformation.extension
            Definition

            May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

            ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
            Comments

            There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

            Control0..*
            TypeExtension
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summaryfalse
            Alternate Namesextensions, user content
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
            SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on PatientFeature.insuranceInformation.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
            • value @ url
            • 48. PatientFeature.insuranceInformation.modifierExtension
              Definition

              May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

              Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

              ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
              Comments

              There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

              Control0..*
              TypeExtension
              Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

              Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
              50. PatientFeature.insuranceInformation.insuranceProvider
              Definition

              Insurance identifier

              ShortInsurance identifier
              Comments

              Required if known

              Control0..*
              TypeIdentifier