HL7 Europe Base and Core FHIR IG
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EHDSHumanName to FHIR HumanName Mapping

EHDSHumanName → HumanName

EHDSHumanName → HumanName

This page explains how conceptual elements from the EHDS logical model are expressed in the corresponding FHIR HumanName datatype used by this Implementation Guide.

Mapping Context

EHDSHumanName → HumanName
EHDSHumanName (Logical Model) Relationship HumanName
Element Description Relation Datatype Element Description Notes
use Intended use of the name (official, alias, etc.). equivalent HumanNameuse Name use code. e.g. official, usual, nickname.
text Full name as rendered for display. equivalent HumanNametext Text representation of the full name. Typically a single string.
family Family name / surname. equivalent HumanNamefamily Family name (often called "surname").
given Given (first / middle) names. equivalent HumanNamegiven Given names (may include middle names). Array in FHIR.
prefix Honorifics or titles preceding the name. equivalent HumanNameprefix Parts that come before the name. e.g. Dr, Prof, Sir.
suffix Post-nominal letters, generational markers, etc. equivalent HumanNamesuffix Parts that come after the name. e.g. Jr, MD, PhD.

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