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Resource Profile: Practitioner: obligations

This profile defines obligations for a health professional represented as a Practitioner in FHIR for the purpose of this guide.

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Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
Practitioner	C	0..*	PractitionerEuCore	A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services Constraints: name-or-identifier
Practitioner.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
Practitioner.modifierExtension	?! This element is a modifier element.	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
Practitioner.identifier	O This element has obligations. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Identifier	Practitioner identifier Obligations Actor SHALL:able-to-populate Producer
Practitioner.name	O This element has obligations. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..*	HumanName	Practitioner Name Obligations Actor SHALL:able-to-populate Producer
Practitioner.name.use	?! This element is a modifier element. O This element has obligations. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden Binding: NameUse (required): The use of a human name. Obligations Actor SHOULD:able-to-populate Producer
Practitioner.name.text	O This element has obligations. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	string	Text representation of the full name Obligations Actor SHOULD:able-to-populate Producer
Practitioner.name.family	O This element has obligations. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	string	Family name (often called 'Surname') Obligations Actor SHALL:able-to-populate Producer
Practitioner.name.given	O This element has obligations. 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 Obligations Actor SHALL:able-to-populate Producer
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Terminology Bindings

Path	Status	Usage	ValueSet	Version	Source
Practitioner.name.use	Base	required	NameUse	📍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()
name-or-identifier	error	Practitioner	identifier or name SHALL be present	identifier.exists() or name.exists()

This structure is derived from PractitionerEuCore

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
Practitioner			PractitionerEuCore
Practitioner.identifier	O This element has obligations.	0..*	Identifier	Practitioner identifier Obligations Actor SHALL:able-to-populate Producer
Practitioner.name	O This element has obligations.	1..*	HumanName	Practitioner Name Obligations Actor SHALL:able-to-populate Producer
Practitioner.name.use	O This element has obligations.	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden Obligations Actor SHOULD:able-to-populate Producer
Practitioner.name.text	O This element has obligations.	0..1	string	Text representation of the full name Obligations Actor SHOULD:able-to-populate Producer
Practitioner.name.family	O This element has obligations.	0..1	string	Family name (often called 'Surname') Obligations Actor SHALL:able-to-populate Producer
Practitioner.name.given	O This element has obligations.	0..*	string	Given names (not always 'first'). Includes middle names Obligations Actor SHALL:able-to-populate Producer
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Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
Practitioner	C	0..*	PractitionerEuCore	A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services Constraints: name-or-identifier
Practitioner.id	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	id	Logical id of this artifact
Practitioner.meta	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	Meta	Metadata about the resource
Practitioner.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
Practitioner.language		0..1	code	Language of the resource content Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language. Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
Practitioner.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
Practitioner.contained		0..*	Resource	Contained, inline Resources
Practitioner.extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
Practitioner.modifierExtension	?! This element is a modifier element.	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
Practitioner.identifier	O This element has obligations. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Identifier	Practitioner identifier Obligations Actor SHALL:able-to-populate Producer
Practitioner.active	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	boolean	Whether this practitioner's record is in active use
Practitioner.name	O This element has obligations. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..*	HumanName	Practitioner Name Obligations Actor SHALL:able-to-populate Producer
Practitioner.name.id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Practitioner.name.extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Practitioner.name.use	?! This element is a modifier element. O This element has obligations. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden Binding: NameUse (required): The use of a human name. Obligations Actor SHOULD:able-to-populate Producer
Practitioner.name.text	O This element has obligations. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	string	Text representation of the full name Obligations Actor SHOULD:able-to-populate Producer
Practitioner.name.family	O This element has obligations. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	string	Family name (often called 'Surname') Obligations Actor SHALL:able-to-populate Producer
Practitioner.name.given	O This element has obligations. 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 Obligations Actor SHALL:able-to-populate Producer
Practitioner.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
Practitioner.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
Practitioner.name.period	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	Period	Time period when name was/is in use
Practitioner.telecom	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	ContactPoint	Contact details for the practitioner
Practitioner.address	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	AddressEu	Address(es) of the practitioner that are not role specific (typically home address)
Practitioner.gender	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	code	male | female | other | unknown Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
Practitioner.birthDate	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	date	The date on which the practitioner was born
Practitioner.photo		0..*	Attachment	Image of the person
Practitioner.qualification		0..*	BackboneElement	Certification, licenses, or training pertaining to the provision of care
Practitioner.qualification.id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Practitioner.qualification.extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
Practitioner.qualification.modifierExtension	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Practitioner.qualification.identifier		0..*	Identifier	An identifier for this qualification for the practitioner
Practitioner.qualification.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.
Practitioner.qualification.period		0..1	Period	Period during which the qualification is valid
Practitioner.qualification.issuer		0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that regulates and issues the qualification
Practitioner.communication		0..*	CodeableConcept	A language the practitioner can use in patient communication Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language. Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
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Terminology Bindings

Path	Status	Usage	ValueSet	Version	Source
Practitioner.language	Base	preferred	Common Languages	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.name.use	Base	required	NameUse	📍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()
name-or-identifier	error	Practitioner	identifier or name SHALL be present	identifier.exists() or name.exists()

This structure is derived from PractitionerEuCore

Summary

Maturity: 0

Key Elements View

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
Practitioner	C	0..*	PractitionerEuCore	A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services Constraints: name-or-identifier
Practitioner.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
Practitioner.modifierExtension	?! This element is a modifier element.	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
Practitioner.identifier	O This element has obligations. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Identifier	Practitioner identifier Obligations Actor SHALL:able-to-populate Producer
Practitioner.name	O This element has obligations. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..*	HumanName	Practitioner Name Obligations Actor SHALL:able-to-populate Producer
Practitioner.name.use	?! This element is a modifier element. O This element has obligations. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden Binding: NameUse (required): The use of a human name. Obligations Actor SHOULD:able-to-populate Producer
Practitioner.name.text	O This element has obligations. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	string	Text representation of the full name Obligations Actor SHOULD:able-to-populate Producer
Practitioner.name.family	O This element has obligations. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	string	Family name (often called 'Surname') Obligations Actor SHALL:able-to-populate Producer
Practitioner.name.given	O This element has obligations. 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 Obligations Actor SHALL:able-to-populate Producer
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Terminology Bindings

Path	Status	Usage	ValueSet	Version	Source
Practitioner.name.use	Base	required	NameUse	📍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()
name-or-identifier	error	Practitioner	identifier or name SHALL be present	identifier.exists() or name.exists()

Differential View

This structure is derived from PractitionerEuCore

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
Practitioner			PractitionerEuCore
Practitioner.identifier	O This element has obligations.	0..*	Identifier	Practitioner identifier Obligations Actor SHALL:able-to-populate Producer
Practitioner.name	O This element has obligations.	1..*	HumanName	Practitioner Name Obligations Actor SHALL:able-to-populate Producer
Practitioner.name.use	O This element has obligations.	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden Obligations Actor SHOULD:able-to-populate Producer
Practitioner.name.text	O This element has obligations.	0..1	string	Text representation of the full name Obligations Actor SHOULD:able-to-populate Producer
Practitioner.name.family	O This element has obligations.	0..1	string	Family name (often called 'Surname') Obligations Actor SHALL:able-to-populate Producer
Practitioner.name.given	O This element has obligations.	0..*	string	Given names (not always 'first'). Includes middle names Obligations Actor SHALL:able-to-populate Producer
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Snapshot View

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
Practitioner	C	0..*	PractitionerEuCore	A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services Constraints: name-or-identifier
Practitioner.id	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	id	Logical id of this artifact
Practitioner.meta	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	Meta	Metadata about the resource
Practitioner.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
Practitioner.language		0..1	code	Language of the resource content Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language. Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
Practitioner.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
Practitioner.contained		0..*	Resource	Contained, inline Resources
Practitioner.extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
Practitioner.modifierExtension	?! This element is a modifier element.	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
Practitioner.identifier	O This element has obligations. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Identifier	Practitioner identifier Obligations Actor SHALL:able-to-populate Producer
Practitioner.active	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	boolean	Whether this practitioner's record is in active use
Practitioner.name	O This element has obligations. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..*	HumanName	Practitioner Name Obligations Actor SHALL:able-to-populate Producer
Practitioner.name.id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Practitioner.name.extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Practitioner.name.use	?! This element is a modifier element. O This element has obligations. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden Binding: NameUse (required): The use of a human name. Obligations Actor SHOULD:able-to-populate Producer
Practitioner.name.text	O This element has obligations. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	string	Text representation of the full name Obligations Actor SHOULD:able-to-populate Producer
Practitioner.name.family	O This element has obligations. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	string	Family name (often called 'Surname') Obligations Actor SHALL:able-to-populate Producer
Practitioner.name.given	O This element has obligations. 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 Obligations Actor SHALL:able-to-populate Producer
Practitioner.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
Practitioner.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
Practitioner.name.period	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	Period	Time period when name was/is in use
Practitioner.telecom	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	ContactPoint	Contact details for the practitioner
Practitioner.address	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	AddressEu	Address(es) of the practitioner that are not role specific (typically home address)
Practitioner.gender	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	code	male | female | other | unknown Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
Practitioner.birthDate	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	date	The date on which the practitioner was born
Practitioner.photo		0..*	Attachment	Image of the person
Practitioner.qualification		0..*	BackboneElement	Certification, licenses, or training pertaining to the provision of care
Practitioner.qualification.id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Practitioner.qualification.extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
Practitioner.qualification.modifierExtension	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Practitioner.qualification.identifier		0..*	Identifier	An identifier for this qualification for the practitioner
Practitioner.qualification.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.
Practitioner.qualification.period		0..1	Period	Period during which the qualification is valid
Practitioner.qualification.issuer		0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that regulates and issues the qualification
Practitioner.communication		0..*	CodeableConcept	A language the practitioner can use in patient communication Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language. Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
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Terminology Bindings

Path	Status	Usage	ValueSet	Version	Source
Practitioner.language	Base	preferred	Common Languages	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.name.use	Base	required	NameUse	📍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()
name-or-identifier	error	Practitioner	identifier or name SHALL be present	identifier.exists() or name.exists()

This structure is derived from PractitionerEuCore

Summary

Maturity: 0

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