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Resource Profile: Practitioner (EU base)

This profile specifies how the HL7 FHIR Practitioner resource should be used for conveying commonly used concepts in the European context.

Usages:

• Derived from this Profile: Practitioner (EU core)
• Refer to this Profile: Patient (EU base) and PractitionerRole (EU base)

You can also check for usages in the FHIR IG Statistics

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Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
Practitioner	C	0..*	Practitioner	A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services Constraints: name-or-identifier
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier	Σ	0..*	Identifier	Practitioner identifier
name	Σ	0..*	HumanName	Practitioner Name
telecom	Σ	0..*	ContactPoint	Contact details for the practitioner
address	Σ	0..*	AddressEu	Address(es) of the practitioner that are not role specific (typically home address)
Documentation for this format

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Details	Requirements
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()
name-or-identifier	error	Practitioner	identifier or name SHALL be present : identifier.exists() or name.exists()

This structure is derived from Practitioner

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
Practitioner	C	0..*	Practitioner	A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services Constraints: name-or-identifier
identifier		0..*	Identifier	Practitioner identifier
name		0..*	HumanName	Practitioner Name
telecom		0..*	ContactPoint	Contact details for the practitioner
address		0..*	AddressEu	Address(es) of the practitioner that are not role specific (typically home address)
Documentation for this format

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Details	Requirements
name-or-identifier	error	Practitioner	identifier or name SHALL be present : identifier.exists() or name.exists()

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
Practitioner	C	0..*	Practitioner	A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services Constraints: name-or-identifier
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
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier	Σ	0..*	Identifier	Practitioner identifier
active	Σ	0..1	boolean	Whether this practitioner's record is in active use
name	Σ	0..*	HumanName	Practitioner Name
telecom	Σ	0..*	ContactPoint	Contact details for the practitioner
address	Σ	0..*	AddressEu	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
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
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	Conformance	ValueSet	URI
Practitioner.language	preferred	CommonLanguages http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages From the FHIR Standard Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
Practitioner.gender	required	AdministrativeGender http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/administrative-gender|4.0.1 From the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.qualification.code	example	v2.0360.2.7(a valid code from http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0360|2.7) http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-2.7-0360 From the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.communication	preferred	CommonLanguages http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages From the FHIR Standard Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Details	Requirements
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()
name-or-identifier	error	Practitioner	identifier or name SHALL be present : identifier.exists() or name.exists()

This structure is derived from Practitioner

Summary

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

• Address (EU) (http://hl7.eu/fhir/base/StructureDefinition/Address-eu)

Maturity: 2

Key Elements View

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
Practitioner	C	0..*	Practitioner	A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services Constraints: name-or-identifier
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier	Σ	0..*	Identifier	Practitioner identifier
name	Σ	0..*	HumanName	Practitioner Name
telecom	Σ	0..*	ContactPoint	Contact details for the practitioner
address	Σ	0..*	AddressEu	Address(es) of the practitioner that are not role specific (typically home address)
Documentation for this format

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Details	Requirements
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()
name-or-identifier	error	Practitioner	identifier or name SHALL be present : identifier.exists() or name.exists()

Differential View

This structure is derived from Practitioner

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
Practitioner	C	0..*	Practitioner	A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services Constraints: name-or-identifier
identifier		0..*	Identifier	Practitioner identifier
name		0..*	HumanName	Practitioner Name
telecom		0..*	ContactPoint	Contact details for the practitioner
address		0..*	AddressEu	Address(es) of the practitioner that are not role specific (typically home address)
Documentation for this format

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Details	Requirements
name-or-identifier	error	Practitioner	identifier or name SHALL be present : identifier.exists() or name.exists()

Snapshot View

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
Practitioner	C	0..*	Practitioner	A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services Constraints: name-or-identifier
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
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier	Σ	0..*	Identifier	Practitioner identifier
active	Σ	0..1	boolean	Whether this practitioner's record is in active use
name	Σ	0..*	HumanName	Practitioner Name
telecom	Σ	0..*	ContactPoint	Contact details for the practitioner
address	Σ	0..*	AddressEu	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
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
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	Conformance	ValueSet	URI
Practitioner.language	preferred	CommonLanguages http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages From the FHIR Standard Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
Practitioner.gender	required	AdministrativeGender http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/administrative-gender|4.0.1 From the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.qualification.code	example	v2.0360.2.7(a valid code from http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0360|2.7) http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-2.7-0360 From the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.communication	preferred	CommonLanguages http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages From the FHIR Standard Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Details	Requirements
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()
name-or-identifier	error	Practitioner	identifier or name SHALL be present : identifier.exists() or name.exists()

This structure is derived from Practitioner

Summary

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

• Address (EU) (http://hl7.eu/fhir/base/StructureDefinition/Address-eu)

Maturity: 2

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