HL7® FHIR® New Zealand Base Implementation Guide
3.1.0 - Draft

HL7® FHIR® New Zealand Base Implementation Guide, published by HL7 New Zealand. This guide is not an authorized publication; it is the continuous build for version 3.1.0 built by the FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) CI Build. This version is based on the current content of https://github.com/daniel-thomson/nzbase/ and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions

## Resource Profile: Practitioner resource for use in NZ

Official URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/NzPractitioner | Version: 1.0.0
Draft as of 2026-03-12 | Computable Name: NzPractitioner

Practitioner resource for use in NZ

Usages:

- This Profile is not used by any profiles in this Implementation Guide

You can also check for usages in the FHIR IG Statistics

### Formal Views of Profile Content

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

- Key Elements Table
- Differential Table
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Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Practitioner |  | 0..* | Practitioner | A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services
implicitRules | ?!Σ | 0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created
Slices for extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
extension:death-date |  | 0..1 | (Complex) | Date of death URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/death-date
extension:educational-qualification |  | 0..* | (Complex) | Extension URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/educational-qualification
extension:ethnicity |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | NZ Ethnicity URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nz-ethnicity Binding: Ethnicity of a person (L4) (preferred)
extension:iwi |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Extension URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nz-iwi Binding: Iwi (preferred)
extension:messaging-address |  | 0..* | (Complex) | Messaging Address URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/messaging-address
modifierExtension | ?! | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored
Documentation for this format

#### Constraints

Id | Grade | Path(s) | Description | Expression
dom-2 | error | Practitioner | If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources | `contained.contained.empty()`
dom-3 | error | Practitioner | 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 | Practitioner | 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 | Practitioner | If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label | `contained.meta.security.empty()`
dom-6 | best practice | Practitioner | 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()`

This structure is derived from Practitioner

Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Practitioner |  | 0..* | Practitioner | A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services
Slices for extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
extension:death-date |  | 0..1 | (Complex) | Date of death URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/death-date
extension:educational-qualification |  | 0..* | (Complex) | Extension URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/educational-qualification
extension:ethnicity |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | NZ Ethnicity URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nz-ethnicity Binding: Ethnicity of a person (L4) (preferred)
extension:iwi |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Extension URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nz-iwi Binding: Iwi (preferred)
extension:messaging-address |  | 0..* | (Complex) | Messaging Address URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/messaging-address
qualification |  |  |  |
Slices for extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
extension:additional-authorisation |  | 0..* | (Complex) | Extension URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/additional-authorisation
extension:condition-on-practice |  | 0..* | (Complex) | Extension URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/condition-on-practice
extension:registration-initial-date |  | 0..1 | date | Extension URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/registration-initial-date
extension:registration-status-code |  | 0..1 | (Complex) | Extension URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/registration-status-code
extension:scope-of-practice |  | 0..* | (Complex) | Extension URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/scope-of-practice
Documentation for this format

Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Practitioner |  | 0..* | Practitioner | A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services
id | Σ | 0..1 | id | Logical id of this artifact
meta | Σ | 0..1 | Meta | Metadata about the resource
implicitRules | ?!Σ | 0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created
language |  | 0..1 | code | Language of the resource content Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional Bindings | Purpose
AllLanguages | Max Binding
text |  | 0..1 | Narrative | Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
contained |  | 0..* | Resource | Contained, inline Resources
Slices for extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
extension:death-date |  | 0..1 | (Complex) | Date of death URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/death-date
extension:educational-qualification |  | 0..* | (Complex) | Extension URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/educational-qualification
extension:ethnicity |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | NZ Ethnicity URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nz-ethnicity Binding: Ethnicity of a person (L4) (preferred)
extension:iwi |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Extension URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nz-iwi Binding: Iwi (preferred)
extension:messaging-address |  | 0..* | (Complex) | Messaging Address URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/messaging-address
modifierExtension | ?! | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier | Σ | 0..* | Identifier | An identifier for the person as this agent
active | Σ | 0..1 | boolean | Whether this practitioner's record is in active use
name | Σ | 0..* | HumanName | The name(s) associated with the practitioner
telecom | Σ | 0..* | ContactPoint | A contact detail for the practitioner (that apply to all roles)
address | Σ | 0..* | Address | Address(es) of the practitioner that are not role specific (typically home address)
gender | Σ | 0..1 | code | male | female | other | unknown Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
birthDate | Σ | 0..1 | date | The date on which the practitioner was born
photo |  | 0..* | Attachment | Image of the person
qualification |  | 0..* | BackboneElement | Certification, licenses, or training pertaining to the provision of care
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
extension:additional-authorisation |  | 0..* | (Complex) | Extension URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/additional-authorisation
extension:condition-on-practice |  | 0..* | (Complex) | Extension URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/condition-on-practice
extension:registration-initial-date |  | 0..1 | date | Extension URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/registration-initial-date
extension:registration-status-code |  | 0..1 | (Complex) | Extension URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/registration-status-code
extension:scope-of-practice |  | 0..* | (Complex) | Extension URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/scope-of-practice
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
identifier |  | 0..* | Identifier | An identifier for this qualification for the practitioner
code |  | 1..1 | CodeableConcept | Coded representation of the qualification Binding: v2 table 0360, Version 2.7 (example): Specific qualification the practitioner has to provide a service.
period |  | 0..1 | Period | Period during which the qualification is valid
issuer |  | 0..1 | Reference(Organization) | Organization that regulates and issues the qualification
communication |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | A language the practitioner can use in patient communication Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional Bindings | Purpose
AllLanguages | Max Binding
Documentation for this format

#### Terminology Bindings

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

#### Constraints

Id | Grade | Path(s) | Description | Expression
dom-2 | error | Practitioner | If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources | `contained.contained.empty()`
dom-3 | error | Practitioner | 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 | Practitioner | 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 | Practitioner | If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label | `contained.meta.security.empty()`
dom-6 | best practice | Practitioner | 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()`

This structure is derived from Practitioner

Summary

Extensions

This structure refers to these extensions:

- http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/death-date
- http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/educational-qualification
- http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nz-ethnicity
- http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nz-iwi
- http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/messaging-address
- http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/additional-authorisation
- http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/condition-on-practice
- http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/registration-initial-date
- http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/registration-status-code
- http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/scope-of-practice

Key Elements View

Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Practitioner |  | 0..* | Practitioner | A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services
implicitRules | ?!Σ | 0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created
Slices for extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
extension:death-date |  | 0..1 | (Complex) | Date of death URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/death-date
extension:educational-qualification |  | 0..* | (Complex) | Extension URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/educational-qualification
extension:ethnicity |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | NZ Ethnicity URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nz-ethnicity Binding: Ethnicity of a person (L4) (preferred)
extension:iwi |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Extension URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nz-iwi Binding: Iwi (preferred)
extension:messaging-address |  | 0..* | (Complex) | Messaging Address URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/messaging-address
modifierExtension | ?! | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored
Documentation for this format

#### Constraints

Id | Grade | Path(s) | Description | Expression
dom-2 | error | Practitioner | If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources | `contained.contained.empty()`
dom-3 | error | Practitioner | 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 | Practitioner | 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 | Practitioner | If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label | `contained.meta.security.empty()`
dom-6 | best practice | Practitioner | 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()`

Differential View

This structure is derived from Practitioner

Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Practitioner |  | 0..* | Practitioner | A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services
Slices for extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
extension:death-date |  | 0..1 | (Complex) | Date of death URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/death-date
extension:educational-qualification |  | 0..* | (Complex) | Extension URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/educational-qualification
extension:ethnicity |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | NZ Ethnicity URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nz-ethnicity Binding: Ethnicity of a person (L4) (preferred)
extension:iwi |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Extension URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nz-iwi Binding: Iwi (preferred)
extension:messaging-address |  | 0..* | (Complex) | Messaging Address URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/messaging-address
qualification |  |  |  |
Slices for extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
extension:additional-authorisation |  | 0..* | (Complex) | Extension URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/additional-authorisation
extension:condition-on-practice |  | 0..* | (Complex) | Extension URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/condition-on-practice
extension:registration-initial-date |  | 0..1 | date | Extension URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/registration-initial-date
extension:registration-status-code |  | 0..1 | (Complex) | Extension URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/registration-status-code
extension:scope-of-practice |  | 0..* | (Complex) | Extension URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/scope-of-practice
Documentation for this format

Snapshot View

Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Practitioner |  | 0..* | Practitioner | A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services
id | Σ | 0..1 | id | Logical id of this artifact
meta | Σ | 0..1 | Meta | Metadata about the resource
implicitRules | ?!Σ | 0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created
language |  | 0..1 | code | Language of the resource content Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional Bindings | Purpose
AllLanguages | Max Binding
text |  | 0..1 | Narrative | Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
contained |  | 0..* | Resource | Contained, inline Resources
Slices for extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
extension:death-date |  | 0..1 | (Complex) | Date of death URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/death-date
extension:educational-qualification |  | 0..* | (Complex) | Extension URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/educational-qualification
extension:ethnicity |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | NZ Ethnicity URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nz-ethnicity Binding: Ethnicity of a person (L4) (preferred)
extension:iwi |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Extension URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nz-iwi Binding: Iwi (preferred)
extension:messaging-address |  | 0..* | (Complex) | Messaging Address URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/messaging-address
modifierExtension | ?! | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier | Σ | 0..* | Identifier | An identifier for the person as this agent
active | Σ | 0..1 | boolean | Whether this practitioner's record is in active use
name | Σ | 0..* | HumanName | The name(s) associated with the practitioner
telecom | Σ | 0..* | ContactPoint | A contact detail for the practitioner (that apply to all roles)
address | Σ | 0..* | Address | Address(es) of the practitioner that are not role specific (typically home address)
gender | Σ | 0..1 | code | male | female | other | unknown Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
birthDate | Σ | 0..1 | date | The date on which the practitioner was born
photo |  | 0..* | Attachment | Image of the person
qualification |  | 0..* | BackboneElement | Certification, licenses, or training pertaining to the provision of care
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
extension:additional-authorisation |  | 0..* | (Complex) | Extension URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/additional-authorisation
extension:condition-on-practice |  | 0..* | (Complex) | Extension URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/condition-on-practice
extension:registration-initial-date |  | 0..1 | date | Extension URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/registration-initial-date
extension:registration-status-code |  | 0..1 | (Complex) | Extension URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/registration-status-code
extension:scope-of-practice |  | 0..* | (Complex) | Extension URL: http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/scope-of-practice
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
identifier |  | 0..* | Identifier | An identifier for this qualification for the practitioner
code |  | 1..1 | CodeableConcept | Coded representation of the qualification Binding: v2 table 0360, Version 2.7 (example): Specific qualification the practitioner has to provide a service.
period |  | 0..1 | Period | Period during which the qualification is valid
issuer |  | 0..1 | Reference(Organization) | Organization that regulates and issues the qualification
communication |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | A language the practitioner can use in patient communication Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional Bindings | Purpose
AllLanguages | Max Binding
Documentation for this format

#### Terminology Bindings

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

#### Constraints

Id | Grade | Path(s) | Description | Expression
dom-2 | error | Practitioner | If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources | `contained.contained.empty()`
dom-3 | error | Practitioner | 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 | Practitioner | 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 | Practitioner | If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label | `contained.meta.security.empty()`
dom-6 | best practice | Practitioner | 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()`

This structure is derived from Practitioner

Summary

Extensions

This structure refers to these extensions:

- http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/death-date
- http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/educational-qualification
- http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nz-ethnicity
- http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/nz-iwi
- http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/messaging-address
- http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/additional-authorisation
- http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/condition-on-practice
- http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/registration-initial-date
- http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/registration-status-code
- http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/scope-of-practice

Other representations of profile: CSV, Excel, Schematron