Profile Comparison between http://hl7.org.au/fhir/ps/StructureDefinition/au-ps-patient vs http://hl7.org.au/fhir/ps/StructureDefinition/au-ps-patient

Messages

Metadata

Name	Value		Comments
abstract	false
baseDefinition	http://hl7.org.au/fhir/core/StructureDefinition/au-core-patient
copyright	Used by permission of HL7 International, all rights reserved Creative Commons License. HL7 Australia© 2024+; Licensed Under Creative Commons No Rights Reserved.
date	2026-07-05T06:14:46+00:00	2026-10-30T05:05:19+00:00	Values Differ
description	This profile sets minimum expectations for a Patient resource in the context of a patient summary in an Australian context. It is based on the [AU Core Patient](https://hl7.org.au/fhir/core/2.0.0/StructureDefinition-au-core-patient.html) profile, and applies the additional requirements from [Patient (IPS)](https://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/2.0.1/en/StructureDefinition-Patient-uv-ips.html).	This profile sets minimum expectations for a Patient resource in the context of a patient summary in an Australian context. It is based on the [AU Core Patient](https://build.fhir.org/ig/hl7au/au-fhir-core/StructureDefinition-au-core-patient.html) profile, and applies the additional requirements from [Patient (IPS)](http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/StructureDefinition/Patient-uv-ips).	Values Differ
experimental
fhirVersion	4.0.1
jurisdiction
jurisdiction / jurisdiction[0]	urn:iso:std:iso:3166#AU
kind	resource
name	AUPSPatient
publisher	HL7 Australia
purpose
status	active
title	AU PS Patient
type	Patient
url	http://hl7.org.au/fhir/ps/StructureDefinition/au-ps-patient
version	1.0.0	1.0.1-ci-build	Values Differ

Structure

Name	L Flags	L Card.	L Type	L Description & Constraints	R Flags	R Card.	R Type	R Description & Constraints	Comments
Patient	C	0..*	AUCorePatient	A patient in the context of electronic exchange of health information This profile also complies with the profile Patient (IPS)	C	0..*	AUCorePatient	A patient in the context of electronic exchange of health information This profile also complies with the profile Patient (IPS)
Patient.id	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	id	Logical id of this artifact	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	id	Logical id of this artifact
Patient.meta	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	Meta	Metadata about the resource	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	Meta	Metadata about the resource
Patient.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	?! 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
Patient.language		0..1	code	Language of the resource content Binding: ?? (preferred): A human language. Additional Bindings Purpose ?? Max Binding		0..1	code	Language of the resource content Binding: ?? (preferred): A human language. Additional Bindings Purpose ?? Max Binding
Patient.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		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
Patient.contained		0..*	Resource	Contained, inline Resources		0..*	Resource	Contained, inline Resources
Patient.Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Patient.modifierExtension	?! This element is a modifier element.	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored	?! This element is a modifier element.	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
Patient.Slices for identifier	SO This element has obligations and must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries. C	1..*	?? , ?? , ?? , ?? , ?? , ?? , ?? , ?? , ?? , ??	Identifies this patient across multiple systems Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:type Obligations Actor Source SHALL:populate-if-known AU Core Responder from AU Core Patient SHALL:no-error AU Core Requester from AU Core Patient SHALL:populate-if-known AU PS Producer SHALL:handle AU PS Consumer SHOULD:display AU PS Consumer Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them	SO This element has obligations and must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries. C	1..*	?? , ?? , ?? , ?? , ?? , ?? , ?? , ?? , ?? , ??	Identifies this patient across multiple systems Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:type Obligations Actor Source SHALL:populate-if-known AU Core Responder from AU Core Patient SHALL:no-error AU Core Requester from AU Core Patient SHALL:populate-if-known AU PS Producer SHALL:handle AU PS Consumer SHOULD:display AU PS Consumer Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them	Type Mismatch: Identifier([CanonicalType[http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Identifier], CanonicalType[http://hl7.org.au/fhir/StructureDefinition/au-ihi], CanonicalType[http://hl7.org.au/fhir/StructureDefinition/au-medicarecardnumber], CanonicalType[http://hl7.org.au/fhir/StructureDefinition/au-dvanumber], CanonicalType[http://hl7.org.au/fhir/StructureDefinition/au-healthcarecardnumber], CanonicalType[http://hl7.org.au/fhir/StructureDefinition/au-pensionerconcessioncardnumber], CanonicalType[http://hl7.org.au/fhir/StructureDefinition/au-cwlthseniorshealthcardnumber], CanonicalType[http://hl7.org.au/fhir/StructureDefinition/au-medicalrecordnumber], CanonicalType[http://hl7.org.au/fhir/StructureDefinition/au-insurancemembernumber], CanonicalType[http://hl7.org.au/fhir/StructureDefinition/au-pi]]) vs Identifier([CanonicalType[http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Identifier], CanonicalType[http://hl7.org.au/fhir/StructureDefinition/au-ihi], CanonicalType[http://hl7.org.au/fhir/StructureDefinition/au-medicarecardnumber], CanonicalType[http://hl7.org.au/fhir/StructureDefinition/au-dvanumber], CanonicalType[http://hl7.org.au/fhir/StructureDefinition/au-healthcarecardnumber], CanonicalType[http://hl7.org.au/fhir/StructureDefinition/au-pensionerconcessioncardnumber], CanonicalType[http://hl7.org.au/fhir/StructureDefinition/au-cwlthseniorshealthcardnumber], CanonicalType[http://hl7.org.au/fhir/StructureDefinition/au-medicalrecordnumber], CanonicalType[http://hl7.org.au/fhir/StructureDefinition/au-insurancemembernumber], CanonicalType[http://hl7.org.au/fhir/StructureDefinition/au-pi]])
Patient.active	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	boolean	Whether this patient's record is in active use	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	boolean	Whether this patient's record is in active use
Patient.name	SO This element has obligations and must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries. C	1..*	HumanName	A name associated with the patient Constraints: ips-pat-1 Obligations Actor Source SHALL:populate-if-known AU Core Responder from AU Core Patient SHALL:no-error AU Core Requester from AU Core Patient SHALL:populate AU PS Producer SHALL:handle AU PS Consumer SHOULD:display AU PS Consumer	SO This element has obligations and must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries. C	1..*	HumanName	A name associated with the patient Constraints: ips-pat-1 Obligations Actor Source SHALL:populate-if-known AU Core Responder from AU Core Patient SHALL:no-error AU Core Requester from AU Core Patient SHALL:populate AU PS Producer SHALL:handle AU PS Consumer SHOULD:display AU PS Consumer
Patient.name.id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Patient.name.Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Patient.name.use	?! This element is a modifier element. SO This element has obligations and must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden Binding: ?? (required): The use of a human name. Obligations Actor Source SHALL:populate-if-known AU Core Responder from AU Core Patient SHALL:no-error AU Core Requester from AU Core Patient SHALL:populate-if-known AU PS Producer SHALL:handle AU PS Consumer SHOULD:display AU PS Consumer	?! This element is a modifier element. SO This element has obligations and must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden Binding: ?? (required): The use of a human name. Obligations Actor Source SHALL:populate-if-known AU Core Responder from AU Core Patient SHALL:no-error AU Core Requester from AU Core Patient SHALL:populate-if-known AU PS Producer SHALL:handle AU PS Consumer SHOULD:display AU PS Consumer
Patient.name.text	SO This element has obligations and must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	string	Text representation of the full name Obligations Actor Source SHALL:populate-if-known AU Core Responder from AU Core Patient SHALL:no-error AU Core Requester from AU Core Patient SHALL:populate-if-known AU PS Producer SHOULD:able-to-populate AU PS Producer SHALL:handle AU PS Consumer SHOULD:display AU PS Consumer	SO This element has obligations and must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	string	Text representation of the full name Obligations Actor Source SHALL:populate-if-known AU Core Responder from AU Core Patient SHALL:no-error AU Core Requester from AU Core Patient SHALL:populate-if-known AU PS Producer SHOULD:able-to-populate AU PS Producer SHALL:handle AU PS Consumer SHOULD:display AU PS Consumer
Patient.name.family	SO This element has obligations and must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	string	Family name (often called 'Surname') Obligations Actor Source SHALL:populate-if-known AU Core Responder from AU Core Patient SHALL:no-error AU Core Requester from AU Core Patient SHALL:populate-if-known AU PS Producer SHALL:handle AU PS Consumer SHOULD:display AU PS Consumer	SO This element has obligations and must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	string	Family name (often called 'Surname') Obligations Actor Source SHALL:populate-if-known AU Core Responder from AU Core Patient SHALL:no-error AU Core Requester from AU Core Patient SHALL:populate-if-known AU PS Producer SHALL:handle AU PS Consumer SHOULD:display AU PS Consumer
Patient.name.given	SO This element has obligations and must be supported. 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 Source SHALL:populate-if-known AU Core Responder from AU Core Patient SHALL:no-error AU Core Requester from AU Core Patient SHALL:populate-if-known AU PS Producer SHALL:handle AU PS Consumer SHOULD:display AU PS Consumer	SO This element has obligations and must be supported. 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 Source SHALL:populate-if-known AU Core Responder from AU Core Patient SHALL:no-error AU Core Requester from AU Core Patient SHALL:populate-if-known AU PS Producer SHALL:handle AU PS Consumer SHOULD:display AU PS Consumer
Patient.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	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
Patient.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	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
Patient.name.period	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	Period	Time period when name was/is in use	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	Period	Time period when name was/is in use
Patient.telecom	SO This element has obligations and must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the individual Obligations Actor Source SHALL:populate-if-known AU Core Responder from AU Core Patient SHALL:no-error AU Core Requester from AU Core Patient SHALL:populate-if-known AU PS Producer SHALL:handle AU PS Consumer SHOULD:display AU PS Consumer	SO This element has obligations and must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the individual Obligations Actor Source SHALL:populate-if-known AU Core Responder from AU Core Patient SHALL:no-error AU Core Requester from AU Core Patient SHALL:populate-if-known AU PS Producer SHALL:handle AU PS Consumer SHOULD:display AU PS Consumer
Patient.telecom.id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Patient.telecom.Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Patient.telecom.system	SO This element has obligations and must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries. C	0..1	code	phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other Binding: ?? (required): Telecommunications form for contact point. Obligations Actor Source SHALL:populate-if-known AU Core Responder from AU Core Patient SHALL:no-error AU Core Requester from AU Core Patient SHALL:populate-if-known AU PS Producer SHALL:handle AU PS Consumer	SO This element has obligations and must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries. C	0..1	code	phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other Binding: ?? (required): Telecommunications form for contact point. Obligations Actor Source SHALL:populate-if-known AU Core Responder from AU Core Patient SHALL:no-error AU Core Requester from AU Core Patient SHALL:populate-if-known AU PS Producer SHALL:handle AU PS Consumer
Patient.telecom.value	SO This element has obligations and must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	string	The actual contact point details Obligations Actor Source SHALL:populate-if-known AU Core Responder from AU Core Patient SHALL:no-error AU Core Requester from AU Core Patient SHALL:populate-if-known AU PS Producer SHALL:handle AU PS Consumer	SO This element has obligations and must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	string	The actual contact point details Obligations Actor Source SHALL:populate-if-known AU Core Responder from AU Core Patient SHALL:no-error AU Core Requester from AU Core Patient SHALL:populate-if-known AU PS Producer SHALL:handle AU PS Consumer
Patient.telecom.use	?! This element is a modifier element. SO This element has obligations and must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point Binding: ?? (required): Use of contact point. Obligations Actor Source SHALL:populate-if-known AU Core Responder from AU Core Patient SHALL:no-error AU Core Requester from AU Core Patient SHALL:populate-if-known AU PS Producer SHALL:handle AU PS Consumer	?! This element is a modifier element. SO This element has obligations and must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point Binding: ?? (required): Use of contact point. Obligations Actor Source SHALL:populate-if-known AU Core Responder from AU Core Patient SHALL:no-error AU Core Requester from AU Core Patient SHALL:populate-if-known AU PS Producer SHALL:handle AU PS Consumer
Patient.telecom.rank	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	positiveInt	Specify preferred order of use (1 = highest)	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	positiveInt	Specify preferred order of use (1 = highest)
Patient.telecom.period	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	Period	Time period when the contact point was/is in use	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	Period	Time period when the contact point was/is in use
Patient.gender	SO This element has obligations and must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	code	male | female | other | unknown Binding: ?? (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes. Obligations Actor Source SHALL:populate-if-known AU Core Responder from AU Core Patient SHALL:no-error AU Core Requester from AU Core Patient SHALL:populate-if-known AU PS Producer SHALL:handle AU PS Consumer SHOULD:display AU PS Consumer	SO This element has obligations and must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	code	male | female | other | unknown Binding: ?? (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes. Obligations Actor Source SHALL:populate-if-known AU Core Responder from AU Core Patient SHALL:no-error AU Core Requester from AU Core Patient SHALL:populate-if-known AU PS Producer SHALL:handle AU PS Consumer SHOULD:display AU PS Consumer
Patient.birthDate	SO This element has obligations and must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries. C	1..1	date	Date of birth extended for time and accuracy indicator Obligations Actor Source SHALL:populate-if-known AU Core Responder from AU Core Patient SHALL:no-error AU Core Requester from AU Core Patient SHALL:populate-if-known AU PS Producer SHALL:handle AU PS Consumer SHOULD:display AU PS Consumer	SO This element has obligations and must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries. C	1..1	date	Date of birth extended for time and accuracy indicator Obligations Actor Source SHALL:populate-if-known AU Core Responder from AU Core Patient SHALL:no-error AU Core Requester from AU Core Patient SHALL:populate-if-known AU PS Producer SHALL:handle AU PS Consumer SHOULD:display AU PS Consumer
Patient.birthDate.id		0..1	string	xml:id (or equivalent in JSON)		0..1	string	xml:id (or equivalent in JSON)
Patient.birthDate.Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Patient.birthDate.value		0..1	date	Primitive value for date		0..1	date	Primitive value for date
Patient.Slices for deceased[x]	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	boolean, dateTime	Indicates if the individual is deceased or not Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	boolean, dateTime	Indicates if the individual is deceased or not Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
Patient.address	SO This element has obligations and must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	?? , ??	An address for the individual Obligations Actor Source SHALL:populate-if-known AU Core Responder from AU Core Patient SHALL:no-error AU Core Requester from AU Core Patient SHALL:populate-if-known AU PS Producer SHALL:handle AU PS Consumer SHOULD:display AU PS Consumer	SO This element has obligations and must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	?? , ??	An address for the individual Obligations Actor Source SHALL:populate-if-known AU Core Responder from AU Core Patient SHALL:no-error AU Core Requester from AU Core Patient SHALL:populate-if-known AU PS Producer SHALL:handle AU PS Consumer SHOULD:display AU PS Consumer
Patient.maritalStatus		0..1	CodeableConcept	Marital (civil) status of a patient Binding: ?? (extensible): The domestic partnership status of a person.		0..1	CodeableConcept	Marital (civil) status of a patient Binding: ?? (extensible): The domestic partnership status of a person.
Patient.multipleBirth[x]		0..1	boolean, integer	Whether patient is part of a multiple birth		0..1	boolean, integer	Whether patient is part of a multiple birth
Patient.photo		0..*	Attachment	Image of the patient		0..*	Attachment	Image of the patient
Patient.contact	C	0..*	BackboneElement	A contact party (e.g. guardian, partner, friend) for the patient	C	0..*	BackboneElement	A contact party (e.g. guardian, partner, friend) for the patient
Patient.contact.id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Patient.contact.extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
Patient.contact.modifierExtension	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Patient.contact.relationship		0..*	CodeableConcept	The kind of relationship Binding: ?? (extensible)		0..*	CodeableConcept	The kind of relationship Binding: ?? (extensible)
Patient.contact.name		0..1	HumanName	A name associated with the contact person		0..1	HumanName	A name associated with the contact person
Patient.contact.telecom		0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the person		0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the person
Patient.contact.address		0..1	?? , ??	Address for the contact person		0..1	?? , ??	Address for the contact person	Type Mismatch: Address([CanonicalType[http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Address], CanonicalType[http://hl7.org.au/fhir/StructureDefinition/au-address]]) vs Address([CanonicalType[http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Address], CanonicalType[http://hl7.org.au/fhir/StructureDefinition/au-address]])
Patient.contact.gender		0..1	code	male | female | other | unknown Binding: ?? (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.		0..1	code	male | female | other | unknown Binding: ?? (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
Patient.contact.organization	C	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that is associated with the contact	C	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that is associated with the contact
Patient.contact.period		0..1	Period	The period during which this contact person or organization is valid to be contacted relating to this patient		0..1	Period	The period during which this contact person or organization is valid to be contacted relating to this patient
Patient.communication	SO This element has obligations and must be supported.	0..*	BackboneElement	A language which may be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health Obligations Actor Source SHALL:populate-if-known AU Core Responder from AU Core Patient SHALL:no-error AU Core Requester from AU Core Patient SHALL:populate-if-known AU PS Producer SHALL:handle AU PS Consumer SHOULD:display AU PS Consumer	SO This element has obligations and must be supported.	0..*	BackboneElement	A language which may be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health Obligations Actor Source SHALL:populate-if-known AU Core Responder from AU Core Patient SHALL:no-error AU Core Requester from AU Core Patient SHALL:populate-if-known AU PS Producer SHALL:handle AU PS Consumer SHOULD:display AU PS Consumer
Patient.communication.id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Patient.communication.extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
Patient.communication.modifierExtension	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Patient.communication.language	SO This element has obligations and must be supported.	1..1	??	The language which can be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health Binding: ?? (extensible) Obligations Actor Source SHALL:populate-if-known AU Core Responder from AU Core Patient SHALL:no-error AU Core Requester from AU Core Patient SHALL:populate-if-known AU PS Producer SHALL:handle AU PS Consumer SHOULD:display AU PS Consumer	SO This element has obligations and must be supported.	1..1	??	The language which can be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health Binding: ?? (extensible) Obligations Actor Source SHALL:populate-if-known AU Core Responder from AU Core Patient SHALL:no-error AU Core Requester from AU Core Patient SHALL:populate-if-known AU PS Producer SHALL:handle AU PS Consumer SHOULD:display AU PS Consumer
Patient.communication.preferred	SO This element has obligations and must be supported.	0..1	boolean	Language preference indicator Obligations Actor Source SHALL:populate-if-known AU Core Responder from AU Core Patient SHALL:no-error AU Core Requester from AU Core Patient SHALL:populate-if-known AU PS Producer SHALL:handle AU PS Consumer SHOULD:display AU PS Consumer	SO This element has obligations and must be supported.	0..1	boolean	Language preference indicator Obligations Actor Source SHALL:populate-if-known AU Core Responder from AU Core Patient SHALL:no-error AU Core Requester from AU Core Patient SHALL:populate-if-known AU PS Producer SHALL:handle AU PS Consumer SHOULD:display AU PS Consumer
Patient.generalPractitioner	SO This element has obligations and must be supported.	0..*	Reference(AU PS Organization | AU PS Practitioner | AU PS PractitionerRole)	Patient's nominated primary care provider Obligations Actor SHALL:populate-if-known AU PS Producer SHALL:handle AU PS Consumer SHOULD:display AU PS Consumer	SO This element has obligations and must be supported.	0..*	Reference(AU PS Organization | AU PS Practitioner | AU PS PractitionerRole)	Patient's nominated primary care provider Obligations Actor SHALL:populate-if-known AU PS Producer SHALL:handle AU PS Consumer SHOULD:display AU PS Consumer
Patient.managingOrganization	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that is the custodian of the patient record	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that is the custodian of the patient record
Patient.link	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	BackboneElement	Link to a Patient or RelatedPerson resource that concerns the same actual person	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	BackboneElement	Link to a Patient or RelatedPerson resource that concerns the same actual person
Patient.link.id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Patient.link.extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
Patient.link.modifierExtension	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Patient.link.other	Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	Reference(Patient | RelatedPerson)	The other patient or related person resource that the link refers to	Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	Reference(Patient | RelatedPerson)	The other patient or related person resource that the link refers to
Patient.link.type	Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	code	replaced-by | replaces | refer | seealso Binding: ?? (required): The type of link between this patient resource and another patient resource.	Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	code	replaced-by | replaces | refer | seealso Binding: ?? (required): The type of link between this patient resource and another patient resource.
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