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Data Type Profile: CHCoreAddress - Detailed Descriptions

Active as of 2025-09-02

Definitions for the ch-core-address data type profile.

Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be foundhere

0. Address
Definition

An address expressed using postal conventions (as opposed to GPS or other location definition formats). This data type may be used to convey addresses for use in delivering mail as well as for visiting locations which might not be valid for mail delivery. There are a variety of postal address formats defined around the world.

ShortAn address expressed using postal conventions (as opposed to GPS or other location definition formats)
Comments

Note: address is intended to describe postal addresses for administrative purposes, not to describe absolute geographical coordinates. Postal addresses are often used as proxies for physical locations (also see the Location resource).


Note: address is intended to describe postal addresses for administrative purposes, not to describe absolute geographical coordinates. Postal addresses are often used as proxies for physical locations (also see the Location resource).

Control0..*
This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
Is Modifierfalse
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ch-addr-2: For a Swiss address, a canton abbreviation from the value set 'eCH-0007 Canton Abbreviation' must be used. (country.extension.where(url = 'http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/iso21090-SC-coding').empty() or (country.extension.where(url = 'http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/iso21090-SC-coding').value.code.startsWith('CH') = false) or (country.extension.where(url = 'http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/iso21090-SC-coding').value.code.startsWith('CH').exists() and (state.empty() or state.memberOf('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/ValueSet/ech-7-cantonabbreviation'))))
2. Address.use
Definition

The purpose of this address.

Shorthome | work | temp | old | billing - purpose of this address
Comments

Applications can assume that an address is current unless it explicitly says that it is temporary or old.

Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from AddressUsehttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/address-use|4.0.1
(required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/address-use|4.0.1)

The use of an address.

Typecode
Is Modifiertrue because This is labeled as "Is Modifier" because applications should not mistake a temporary or old address etc.for a current/permanent one
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Requirements

Allows an appropriate address to be chosen from a list of many.

ExampleGeneral: home
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
4. Address.city
Definition

The name of the city, town, suburb, village or other community or delivery center.

ShortName of city, town etc.
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Alternate NamesMunicpality
ExampleGeneral: Erewhon
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
6. Address.city.extension
Definition

An Extension


May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

ShortExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifierfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesextensions, user content
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Address.city.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ url
  • 8. Address.city.extension:bfs
    Slice Namebfs
    Definition

    Extension for eCH-0011 - bfs number (ministry of statistics number)

    ShortExtension
    Control0..1
    This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
    TypeExtension(eCH-0007 Municipality Id – BFS Gemeindenummer) (Extension Type: Choice of: base64Binary, boolean, canonical, code, date, dateTime, decimal, id, instant, integer, markdown, oid, positiveInt, string, time, unsignedInt, uri, url, uuid, Address, Age, Annotation, Attachment, CodeableConcept, Coding, ContactPoint, Count, Distance, Duration, HumanName, Identifier, Money, Period, Quantity, Range, Ratio, Reference, SampledData, Signature, Timing, ContactDetail, Contributor, DataRequirement, Expression, ParameterDefinition, RelatedArtifact, TriggerDefinition, UsageContext, Dosage, Meta)
    Is Modifierfalse
    Summaryfalse
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
    ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
    10. Address.district
    Definition

    The name of the administrative area (county).

    ShortDistrict name (aka county)
    Comments

    District is sometimes known as county, but in some regions 'county' is used in place of city (municipality), so county name should be conveyed in city instead.

    Control0..1
    Typestring
    Is Modifierfalse
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Summarytrue
    Alternate NamesCounty
    ExampleGeneral: Madison
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    12. Address.state
    Definition

    Sub-unit of a country with limited sovereignty in a federally organized country. A code may be used if codes are in common use (e.g. US 2 letter state codes).

    ShortSub-unit of country (abbreviations ok)
    Control0..1
    BindingFor example codes, see For codes, see eCH-0007 Canton Abbreviation
    (example to http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/ValueSet/ech-7-cantonabbreviation)

    Use these values for a Swiss or Liechtenstein address

    Typestring
    Is Modifierfalse
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Summarytrue
    Alternate NamesProvince, Territory
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    14. Address.postalCode
    Definition

    A postal code designating a region defined by the postal service.

    ShortPostal code for area
    Control0..1
    Typestring
    Is Modifierfalse
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Summarytrue
    Alternate NamesZip
    ExampleGeneral: 9132
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    16. Address.country
    Definition

    Country - a nation as commonly understood or generally accepted.

    ShortCountry (e.g. can be ISO 3166 2 or 3 letter code)
    Comments

    ISO 3166 3 letter codes can be used in place of a human readable country name.

    Control0..1
    Typestring
    Is Modifierfalse
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    18. Address.country.extension
    Definition

    An Extension


    May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

    ShortExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
    Comments

    There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

    Control0..*
    TypeExtension
    Is Modifierfalse
    Summaryfalse
    Alternate Namesextensions, user content
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
    ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
    SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Address.country.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
    • value @ url
    • 20. Address.country.extension:countrycode
      Slice Namecountrycode
      Definition

      The content of the country code element (if present) SHALL be selected EITHER from ValueSet ISO Country Alpha-2 http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-2 OR MAY be selected from ISO Country Alpha-3 Value Set http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-3, if the country is not specified in value Set ISO Country Alpha-2 http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-2.

      ShortISO Country Alpha-2 or ISO Country Alpha-3 code
      Control0..1
      TypeExtension(SC Coding) (Extension Type: Coding)
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      ch-addr-1: ISO Country Alpha-2 or ISO Country Alpha-3 code (((value.code.length()=2) and value.code.memberOf('http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-2')) or ((value.code.length() = 3) and value.code.memberOf('http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-3')))
      ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())

      Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be foundhere

      0. Address
      Invariantsch-addr-2: For a Swiss address, a canton abbreviation from the value set 'eCH-0007 Canton Abbreviation' must be used. (country.extension.where(url = 'http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/iso21090-SC-coding').empty() or (country.extension.where(url = 'http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/iso21090-SC-coding').value.code.startsWith('CH') = false) or (country.extension.where(url = 'http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/iso21090-SC-coding').value.code.startsWith('CH').exists() and (state.empty() or state.memberOf('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/ValueSet/ech-7-cantonabbreviation'))))
      2. Address.line
      4. Address.line.extension
      SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Address.line.extension. The slices areOrdered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
      • value @ url
      • value @ value
      • 6. Address.line.extension:addressLine1
        Slice NameaddressLine1
        Control0..1
        TypeExtension(Address Line Type) (Extension Type: Choice of: base64Binary, boolean, canonical, code, date, dateTime, decimal, id, instant, integer, markdown, oid, positiveInt, string, time, unsignedInt, uri, url, uuid, Address, Age, Annotation, Attachment, CodeableConcept, Coding, ContactPoint, Count, Distance, Duration, HumanName, Identifier, Money, Period, Quantity, Range, Ratio, Reference, SampledData, Signature, Timing, ContactDetail, Contributor, DataRequirement, Expression, ParameterDefinition, RelatedArtifact, TriggerDefinition, UsageContext, Dosage, Meta)
        8. Address.line.extension:addressLine1.value[x]
        Control1..?
        [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
        10. Address.line.extension:addressLine1.value[x]:valueCode
        Slice NamevalueCode
        Control1..?
        Typecode
        [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
        Fixed ValueaddressLine1
        12. Address.line.extension:addressLine2
        Slice NameaddressLine2
        Control0..1
        TypeExtension(Address Line Type) (Extension Type: Choice of: base64Binary, boolean, canonical, code, date, dateTime, decimal, id, instant, integer, markdown, oid, positiveInt, string, time, unsignedInt, uri, url, uuid, Address, Age, Annotation, Attachment, CodeableConcept, Coding, ContactPoint, Count, Distance, Duration, HumanName, Identifier, Money, Period, Quantity, Range, Ratio, Reference, SampledData, Signature, Timing, ContactDetail, Contributor, DataRequirement, Expression, ParameterDefinition, RelatedArtifact, TriggerDefinition, UsageContext, Dosage, Meta)
        14. Address.line.extension:addressLine2.value[x]
        Control1..?
        [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
        16. Address.line.extension:addressLine2.value[x]:valueCode
        Slice NamevalueCode
        Control1..?
        Typecode
        [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
        Fixed ValueaddressLine2
        18. Address.line.extension:street
        Slice Namestreet
        Control0..1
        TypeExtension(Address Line Type) (Extension Type: Choice of: base64Binary, boolean, canonical, code, date, dateTime, decimal, id, instant, integer, markdown, oid, positiveInt, string, time, unsignedInt, uri, url, uuid, Address, Age, Annotation, Attachment, CodeableConcept, Coding, ContactPoint, Count, Distance, Duration, HumanName, Identifier, Money, Period, Quantity, Range, Ratio, Reference, SampledData, Signature, Timing, ContactDetail, Contributor, DataRequirement, Expression, ParameterDefinition, RelatedArtifact, TriggerDefinition, UsageContext, Dosage, Meta)
        20. Address.line.extension:street.value[x]
        Control1..?
        [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
        22. Address.line.extension:street.value[x]:valueCode
        Slice NamevalueCode
        Control1..?
        Typecode
        [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
        Fixed Valuestreet
        24. Address.line.extension:streetName
        Slice NamestreetName
        Shortstreet part of the street line, e.g. withouth housenumber
        Control0..1
        TypeExtension(ADXP Street Name) (Extension Type: string)
        26. Address.line.extension:houseNumber
        Slice NamehouseNumber
        ShorthouseNumber part of the street line
        Control0..1
        TypeExtension(ADXP House Number) (Extension Type: string)
        28. Address.line.extension:unitID
        Slice NameunitID
        ShortunitID, dwellingNumber part of the street line
        Control0..1
        TypeExtension(ADXP Unit ID) (Extension Type: string)
        30. Address.line.extension:postOfficeBoxText
        Slice NamepostOfficeBoxText
        ShortPostbox addresses need an postbox text and optional postbox number
        Control0..1
        TypeExtension(Address Line Type) (Extension Type: Choice of: base64Binary, boolean, canonical, code, date, dateTime, decimal, id, instant, integer, markdown, oid, positiveInt, string, time, unsignedInt, uri, url, uuid, Address, Age, Annotation, Attachment, CodeableConcept, Coding, ContactPoint, Count, Distance, Duration, HumanName, Identifier, Money, Period, Quantity, Range, Ratio, Reference, SampledData, Signature, Timing, ContactDetail, Contributor, DataRequirement, Expression, ParameterDefinition, RelatedArtifact, TriggerDefinition, UsageContext, Dosage, Meta)
        32. Address.line.extension:postOfficeBoxText.value[x]
        Control1..?
        [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
        34. Address.line.extension:postOfficeBoxText.value[x]:valueCode
        Slice NamevalueCode
        Control1..?
        Typecode
        [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
        Fixed ValuepostOfficeBoxText
        36. Address.line.extension:postOfficeBoxNumber
        Slice NamepostOfficeBoxNumber
        ShortOptional postOfficeBoxNumber as a separate part of the postOfficeBoxText
        Control0..1
        TypeExtension(ADXP Post Box) (Extension Type: string)
        38. Address.city
        40. Address.city.extension
        SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Address.city.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
        • value @ url
        • 42. Address.city.extension:bfs
          Slice Namebfs
          Control0..1
          TypeExtension(eCH-0007 Municipality Id – BFS Gemeindenummer) (Extension Type: Choice of: base64Binary, boolean, canonical, code, date, dateTime, decimal, id, instant, integer, markdown, oid, positiveInt, string, time, unsignedInt, uri, url, uuid, Address, Age, Annotation, Attachment, CodeableConcept, Coding, ContactPoint, Count, Distance, Duration, HumanName, Identifier, Money, Period, Quantity, Range, Ratio, Reference, SampledData, Signature, Timing, ContactDetail, Contributor, DataRequirement, Expression, ParameterDefinition, RelatedArtifact, TriggerDefinition, UsageContext, Dosage, Meta)
          44. Address.district
          46. Address.state
          BindingFor example codes, see eCH-0007 Canton Abbreviation
          (example to http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/ValueSet/ech-7-cantonabbreviation)

          Use these values for a Swiss or Liechtenstein address

          48. Address.postalCode
          50. Address.country
          52. Address.country.extension
          SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Address.country.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
          • value @ url
          • 54. Address.country.extension:countrycode
            Slice Namecountrycode
            Definition

            The content of the country code element (if present) SHALL be selected EITHER from ValueSet ISO Country Alpha-2 http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-2 OR MAY be selected from ISO Country Alpha-3 Value Set http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-3, if the country is not specified in value Set ISO Country Alpha-2 http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-2.

            ShortISO Country Alpha-2 or ISO Country Alpha-3 code
            Control0..1
            TypeExtension(SC Coding) (Extension Type: Coding)
            Invariantsch-addr-1: ISO Country Alpha-2 or ISO Country Alpha-3 code (((value.code.length()=2) and value.code.memberOf('http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-2')) or ((value.code.length() = 3) and value.code.memberOf('http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-3')))

            Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be foundhere

            0. Address
            Definition

            An address expressed using postal conventions (as opposed to GPS or other location definition formats). This data type may be used to convey addresses for use in delivering mail as well as for visiting locations which might not be valid for mail delivery. There are a variety of postal address formats defined around the world.

            ShortAn address expressed using postal conventions (as opposed to GPS or other location definition formats)
            Comments

            Note: address is intended to describe postal addresses for administrative purposes, not to describe absolute geographical coordinates. Postal addresses are often used as proxies for physical locations (also see the Location resource).

            Control0..*
            This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
            Is Modifierfalse
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            ch-addr-2: For a Swiss address, a canton abbreviation from the value set 'eCH-0007 Canton Abbreviation' must be used. (country.extension.where(url = 'http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/iso21090-SC-coding').empty() or (country.extension.where(url = 'http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/iso21090-SC-coding').value.code.startsWith('CH') = false) or (country.extension.where(url = 'http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/iso21090-SC-coding').value.code.startsWith('CH').exists() and (state.empty() or state.memberOf('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/ValueSet/ech-7-cantonabbreviation'))))
            2. Address.id
            Definition

            Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

            ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
            Control0..1
            Typestring
            Is Modifierfalse
            XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
            Summaryfalse
            4. Address.extension
            Definition

            May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

            ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
            Comments

            There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

            Control0..*
            TypeExtension
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summaryfalse
            Alternate Namesextensions, user content
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
            SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Address.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
            • value @ url
            • 6. Address.use
              Definition

              The purpose of this address.

              Shorthome | work | temp | old | billing - purpose of this address
              Comments

              Applications can assume that an address is current unless it explicitly says that it is temporary or old.

              Control0..1
              BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from AddressUse
              (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/address-use|4.0.1)

              The use of an address.

              Typecode
              Is Modifiertrue because This is labeled as "Is Modifier" because applications should not mistake a temporary or old address etc.for a current/permanent one
              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              Allows an appropriate address to be chosen from a list of many.

              ExampleGeneral: home
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              8. Address.type
              Definition

              Distinguishes between physical addresses (those you can visit) and mailing addresses (e.g. PO Boxes and care-of addresses). Most addresses are both.

              Shortpostal | physical | both
              Comments

              The definition of Address states that "address is intended to describe postal addresses, not physical locations". However, many applications track whether an address has a dual purpose of being a location that can be visited as well as being a valid delivery destination, and Postal addresses are often used as proxies for physical locations (also see the Location resource).

              Control0..1
              BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from AddressType
              (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/address-type|4.0.1)

              The type of an address (physical / postal).

              Typecode
              Is Modifierfalse
              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
              Summarytrue
              ExampleGeneral: both
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              10. Address.text
              Definition

              Specifies the entire address as it should be displayed e.g. on a postal label. This may be provided instead of or as well as the specific parts.

              ShortText representation of the address
              Comments

              Can provide both a text representation and parts. Applications updating an address SHALL ensure that when both text and parts are present, no content is included in the text that isn't found in a part.

              Control0..1
              Typestring
              Is Modifierfalse
              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              A renderable, unencoded form.

              ExampleGeneral: 137 Nowhere Street, Erewhon 9132
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              12. Address.line
              Definition

              This component contains the house number, apartment number, street name, street direction, P.O. Box number, delivery hints, and similar address information.

              ShortStreet name, number, direction & P.O. Box etc.
              Control0..*
              Typestring
              Is Modifierfalse
              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
              Summarytrue
              ExampleGeneral: 137 Nowhere Street
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              14. Address.line.id
              Definition

              unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references)

              Shortxml:id (or equivalent in JSON)
              Control0..1
              Typestring
              Is Modifierfalse
              XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
              Summaryfalse
              16. Address.line.extension
              Definition

              An Extension

              ShortExtension
              Control0..*
              TypeExtension
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summaryfalse
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
              SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Address.line.extension. The slices areOrdered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
              • value @ url
              • value @ value
              • 18. Address.line.extension:addressLine1
                Slice NameaddressLine1
                Definition

                eCH-0010: Extension to define line types for an address

                ShortExtension
                Control0..1
                This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                TypeExtension(Address Line Type) (Extension Type: Choice of: base64Binary, boolean, canonical, code, date, dateTime, decimal, id, instant, integer, markdown, oid, positiveInt, string, time, unsignedInt, uri, url, uuid, Address, Age, Annotation, Attachment, CodeableConcept, Coding, ContactPoint, Count, Distance, Duration, HumanName, Identifier, Money, Period, Quantity, Range, Ratio, Reference, SampledData, Signature, Timing, ContactDetail, Contributor, DataRequirement, Expression, ParameterDefinition, RelatedArtifact, TriggerDefinition, UsageContext, Dosage, Meta)
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summaryfalse
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                20. Address.line.extension:addressLine1.id
                Definition

                Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

                ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
                Control0..1
                Typestring
                Is Modifierfalse
                XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                Summaryfalse
                22. Address.line.extension:addressLine1.extension
                Definition

                An Extension

                ShortExtension
                Control0..0
                TypeExtension
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summaryfalse
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Address.line.extension.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                • value @ url
                • 24. Address.line.extension:addressLine1.url
                  Definition

                  Source of the definition for the extension code - a logical name or a URL.

                  Shortidentifies the meaning of the extension
                  Comments

                  The definition may point directly to a computable or human-readable definition of the extensibility codes, or it may be a logical URI as declared in some other specification. The definition SHALL be a URI for the Structure Definition defining the extension.

                  Control1..1
                  Typeuri
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                  Summaryfalse
                  Fixed Valuehttp://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-10-linetype
                  26. Address.line.extension:addressLine1.value[x]
                  Definition

                  Value of extension - must be one of a constrained set of the data types (see Extensibility for a list).

                  ShortValue of extension
                  Control1..1
                  Typecode
                  [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                  Summaryfalse
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Address.line.extension.value[x]. The slices areUnordered and Closed, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                  • type @ $this
                  • 28. Address.line.extension:addressLine1.value[x]:valueCode
                    Slice NamevalueCode
                    Definition

                    Value of extension - may be a resource or one of a constrained set of the data types (see Extensibility in the spec for list).

                    ShortValue of extension
                    Control1..1
                    BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from eCH-010 Address Line Type
                    (extensible to http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/ValueSet/ech-10-linetype)

                    A set of codes advising a system or user which name in a set of names to select for a given purpose.

                    Typecode
                    [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                    Summaryfalse
                    Fixed ValueaddressLine1
                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    30. Address.line.extension:addressLine2
                    Slice NameaddressLine2
                    Definition

                    eCH-0010: Extension to define line types for an address

                    ShortExtension
                    Control0..1
                    This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                    TypeExtension(Address Line Type) (Extension Type: Choice of: base64Binary, boolean, canonical, code, date, dateTime, decimal, id, instant, integer, markdown, oid, positiveInt, string, time, unsignedInt, uri, url, uuid, Address, Age, Annotation, Attachment, CodeableConcept, Coding, ContactPoint, Count, Distance, Duration, HumanName, Identifier, Money, Period, Quantity, Range, Ratio, Reference, SampledData, Signature, Timing, ContactDetail, Contributor, DataRequirement, Expression, ParameterDefinition, RelatedArtifact, TriggerDefinition, UsageContext, Dosage, Meta)
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Summaryfalse
                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                    32. Address.line.extension:addressLine2.id
                    Definition

                    Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

                    ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
                    Control0..1
                    Typestring
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                    Summaryfalse
                    34. Address.line.extension:addressLine2.extension
                    Definition

                    An Extension

                    ShortExtension
                    Control0..0
                    TypeExtension
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Summaryfalse
                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                    SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Address.line.extension.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                    • value @ url
                    • 36. Address.line.extension:addressLine2.url
                      Definition

                      Source of the definition for the extension code - a logical name or a URL.

                      Shortidentifies the meaning of the extension
                      Comments

                      The definition may point directly to a computable or human-readable definition of the extensibility codes, or it may be a logical URI as declared in some other specification. The definition SHALL be a URI for the Structure Definition defining the extension.

                      Control1..1
                      Typeuri
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                      Summaryfalse
                      Fixed Valuehttp://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-10-linetype
                      38. Address.line.extension:addressLine2.value[x]
                      Definition

                      Value of extension - must be one of a constrained set of the data types (see Extensibility for a list).

                      ShortValue of extension
                      Control1..1
                      Typecode
                      [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                      Summaryfalse
                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                      SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Address.line.extension.value[x]. The slices areUnordered and Closed, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                      • type @ $this
                      • 40. Address.line.extension:addressLine2.value[x]:valueCode
                        Slice NamevalueCode
                        Definition

                        Value of extension - may be a resource or one of a constrained set of the data types (see Extensibility in the spec for list).

                        ShortValue of extension
                        Control1..1
                        BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from eCH-010 Address Line Type
                        (extensible to http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/ValueSet/ech-10-linetype)

                        A set of codes advising a system or user which name in a set of names to select for a given purpose.

                        Typecode
                        [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                        Summaryfalse
                        Fixed ValueaddressLine2
                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        42. Address.line.extension:street
                        Slice Namestreet
                        Definition

                        eCH-0010: Extension to define line types for an address

                        ShortExtension
                        Control0..1
                        This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                        TypeExtension(Address Line Type) (Extension Type: Choice of: base64Binary, boolean, canonical, code, date, dateTime, decimal, id, instant, integer, markdown, oid, positiveInt, string, time, unsignedInt, uri, url, uuid, Address, Age, Annotation, Attachment, CodeableConcept, Coding, ContactPoint, Count, Distance, Duration, HumanName, Identifier, Money, Period, Quantity, Range, Ratio, Reference, SampledData, Signature, Timing, ContactDetail, Contributor, DataRequirement, Expression, ParameterDefinition, RelatedArtifact, TriggerDefinition, UsageContext, Dosage, Meta)
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Summaryfalse
                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                        44. Address.line.extension:street.id
                        Definition

                        Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

                        ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
                        Control0..1
                        Typestring
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                        Summaryfalse
                        46. Address.line.extension:street.extension
                        Definition

                        An Extension

                        ShortExtension
                        Control0..0
                        TypeExtension
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Summaryfalse
                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                        SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Address.line.extension.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                        • value @ url
                        • 48. Address.line.extension:street.url
                          Definition

                          Source of the definition for the extension code - a logical name or a URL.

                          Shortidentifies the meaning of the extension
                          Comments

                          The definition may point directly to a computable or human-readable definition of the extensibility codes, or it may be a logical URI as declared in some other specification. The definition SHALL be a URI for the Structure Definition defining the extension.

                          Control1..1
                          Typeuri
                          Is Modifierfalse
                          XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                          Summaryfalse
                          Fixed Valuehttp://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-10-linetype
                          50. Address.line.extension:street.value[x]
                          Definition

                          Value of extension - must be one of a constrained set of the data types (see Extensibility for a list).

                          ShortValue of extension
                          Control1..1
                          Typecode
                          [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
                          Is Modifierfalse
                          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                          Summaryfalse
                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                          SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Address.line.extension.value[x]. The slices areUnordered and Closed, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                          • type @ $this
                          • 52. Address.line.extension:street.value[x]:valueCode
                            Slice NamevalueCode
                            Definition

                            Value of extension - may be a resource or one of a constrained set of the data types (see Extensibility in the spec for list).

                            ShortValue of extension
                            Control1..1
                            BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from eCH-010 Address Line Type
                            (extensible to http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/ValueSet/ech-10-linetype)

                            A set of codes advising a system or user which name in a set of names to select for a given purpose.

                            Typecode
                            [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
                            Is Modifierfalse
                            Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                            Summaryfalse
                            Fixed Valuestreet
                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                            54. Address.line.extension:streetName
                            Slice NamestreetName
                            Definition

                            streetName.

                            Shortstreet part of the street line, e.g. withouth housenumber
                            Control0..1
                            TypeExtension(ADXP Street Name) (Extension Type: string)
                            Is Modifierfalse
                            Summaryfalse
                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                            ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                            56. Address.line.extension:houseNumber
                            Slice NamehouseNumber
                            Definition

                            The number of a building, house or lot alongside the street. Also known as "primary street number". This does not number the street but rather the building.

                            ShorthouseNumber part of the street line
                            Control0..1
                            TypeExtension(ADXP House Number) (Extension Type: string)
                            Is Modifierfalse
                            Summaryfalse
                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                            ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                            58. Address.line.extension:unitID
                            Slice NameunitID
                            Definition

                            The number or name of a specific unit contained within a building or complex, as assigned by that building or complex.

                            ShortunitID, dwellingNumber part of the street line
                            Control0..1
                            TypeExtension(ADXP Unit ID) (Extension Type: string)
                            Is Modifierfalse
                            Summaryfalse
                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                            ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                            60. Address.line.extension:postOfficeBoxText
                            Slice NamepostOfficeBoxText
                            Definition

                            eCH-0010: Extension to define line types for an address

                            ShortPostbox addresses need an postbox text and optional postbox number
                            Control0..1
                            This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                            TypeExtension(Address Line Type) (Extension Type: Choice of: base64Binary, boolean, canonical, code, date, dateTime, decimal, id, instant, integer, markdown, oid, positiveInt, string, time, unsignedInt, uri, url, uuid, Address, Age, Annotation, Attachment, CodeableConcept, Coding, ContactPoint, Count, Distance, Duration, HumanName, Identifier, Money, Period, Quantity, Range, Ratio, Reference, SampledData, Signature, Timing, ContactDetail, Contributor, DataRequirement, Expression, ParameterDefinition, RelatedArtifact, TriggerDefinition, UsageContext, Dosage, Meta)
                            Is Modifierfalse
                            Summaryfalse
                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                            ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                            62. Address.line.extension:postOfficeBoxText.id
                            Definition

                            Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

                            ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
                            Control0..1
                            Typestring
                            Is Modifierfalse
                            XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                            Summaryfalse
                            64. Address.line.extension:postOfficeBoxText.extension
                            Definition

                            An Extension

                            ShortExtension
                            Control0..0
                            TypeExtension
                            Is Modifierfalse
                            Summaryfalse
                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                            ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                            SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Address.line.extension.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                            • value @ url
                            • 66. Address.line.extension:postOfficeBoxText.url
                              Definition

                              Source of the definition for the extension code - a logical name or a URL.

                              Shortidentifies the meaning of the extension
                              Comments

                              The definition may point directly to a computable or human-readable definition of the extensibility codes, or it may be a logical URI as declared in some other specification. The definition SHALL be a URI for the Structure Definition defining the extension.

                              Control1..1
                              Typeuri
                              Is Modifierfalse
                              XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                              Summaryfalse
                              Fixed Valuehttp://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-10-linetype
                              68. Address.line.extension:postOfficeBoxText.value[x]
                              Definition

                              Value of extension - must be one of a constrained set of the data types (see Extensibility for a list).

                              ShortValue of extension
                              Control1..1
                              Typecode
                              [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
                              Is Modifierfalse
                              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                              Summaryfalse
                              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                              SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Address.line.extension.value[x]. The slices areUnordered and Closed, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                              • type @ $this
                              • 70. Address.line.extension:postOfficeBoxText.value[x]:valueCode
                                Slice NamevalueCode
                                Definition

                                Value of extension - may be a resource or one of a constrained set of the data types (see Extensibility in the spec for list).

                                ShortValue of extension
                                Control1..1
                                BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from eCH-010 Address Line Type
                                (extensible to http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/ValueSet/ech-10-linetype)

                                A set of codes advising a system or user which name in a set of names to select for a given purpose.

                                Typecode
                                [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
                                Is Modifierfalse
                                Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                Summaryfalse
                                Fixed ValuepostOfficeBoxText
                                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                72. Address.line.extension:postOfficeBoxNumber
                                Slice NamepostOfficeBoxNumber
                                Definition

                                A numbered box located in a post station.

                                ShortOptional postOfficeBoxNumber as a separate part of the postOfficeBoxText
                                Control0..1
                                TypeExtension(ADXP Post Box) (Extension Type: string)
                                Is Modifierfalse
                                Summaryfalse
                                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                74. Address.line.value
                                Definition

                                The actual value

                                ShortPrimitive value for string
                                Control0..1
                                Typestring
                                Is Modifierfalse
                                XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                Summaryfalse
                                Max Length:1048576
                                76. Address.city
                                Definition

                                The name of the city, town, suburb, village or other community or delivery center.

                                ShortName of city, town etc.
                                Control0..1
                                Typestring
                                Is Modifierfalse
                                Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                Summarytrue
                                Alternate NamesMunicpality
                                ExampleGeneral: Erewhon
                                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                78. Address.city.id
                                Definition

                                unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references)

                                Shortxml:id (or equivalent in JSON)
                                Control0..1
                                Typestring
                                Is Modifierfalse
                                XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                Summaryfalse
                                80. Address.city.extension
                                Definition

                                An Extension

                                ShortExtension
                                Control0..*
                                TypeExtension
                                Is Modifierfalse
                                Summaryfalse
                                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Address.city.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                • value @ url
                                • 82. Address.city.extension:bfs
                                  Slice Namebfs
                                  Definition

                                  Extension for eCH-0011 - bfs number (ministry of statistics number)

                                  ShortExtension
                                  Control0..1
                                  This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                  TypeExtension(eCH-0007 Municipality Id – BFS Gemeindenummer) (Extension Type: Choice of: base64Binary, boolean, canonical, code, date, dateTime, decimal, id, instant, integer, markdown, oid, positiveInt, string, time, unsignedInt, uri, url, uuid, Address, Age, Annotation, Attachment, CodeableConcept, Coding, ContactPoint, Count, Distance, Duration, HumanName, Identifier, Money, Period, Quantity, Range, Ratio, Reference, SampledData, Signature, Timing, ContactDetail, Contributor, DataRequirement, Expression, ParameterDefinition, RelatedArtifact, TriggerDefinition, UsageContext, Dosage, Meta)
                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                  Summaryfalse
                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                  ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                  84. Address.city.value
                                  Definition

                                  The actual value

                                  ShortPrimitive value for string
                                  Control0..1
                                  Typestring
                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                  XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                  Summaryfalse
                                  Max Length:1048576
                                  86. Address.district
                                  Definition

                                  The name of the administrative area (county).

                                  ShortDistrict name (aka county)
                                  Comments

                                  District is sometimes known as county, but in some regions 'county' is used in place of city (municipality), so county name should be conveyed in city instead.

                                  Control0..1
                                  Typestring
                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                  Summarytrue
                                  Alternate NamesCounty
                                  ExampleGeneral: Madison
                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                  88. Address.state
                                  Definition

                                  Sub-unit of a country with limited sovereignty in a federally organized country. A code may be used if codes are in common use (e.g. US 2 letter state codes).

                                  ShortSub-unit of country (abbreviations ok)
                                  Control0..1
                                  BindingFor example codes, see eCH-0007 Canton Abbreviation
                                  (example to http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/ValueSet/ech-7-cantonabbreviation)

                                  Use these values for a Swiss or Liechtenstein address

                                  Typestring
                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                  Summarytrue
                                  Alternate NamesProvince, Territory
                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                  90. Address.postalCode
                                  Definition

                                  A postal code designating a region defined by the postal service.

                                  ShortPostal code for area
                                  Control0..1
                                  Typestring
                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                  Summarytrue
                                  Alternate NamesZip
                                  ExampleGeneral: 9132
                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                  92. Address.country
                                  Definition

                                  Country - a nation as commonly understood or generally accepted.

                                  ShortCountry (e.g. can be ISO 3166 2 or 3 letter code)
                                  Comments

                                  ISO 3166 3 letter codes can be used in place of a human readable country name.

                                  Control0..1
                                  Typestring
                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                  Summarytrue
                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                  94. Address.country.id
                                  Definition

                                  unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references)

                                  Shortxml:id (or equivalent in JSON)
                                  Control0..1
                                  Typestring
                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                  XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                  Summaryfalse
                                  96. Address.country.extension
                                  Definition

                                  An Extension

                                  ShortExtension
                                  Control0..*
                                  TypeExtension
                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                  Summaryfalse
                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                  ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                  SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Address.country.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                  • value @ url
                                  • 98. Address.country.extension:countrycode
                                    Slice Namecountrycode
                                    Definition

                                    The content of the country code element (if present) SHALL be selected EITHER from ValueSet ISO Country Alpha-2 http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-2 OR MAY be selected from ISO Country Alpha-3 Value Set http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-3, if the country is not specified in value Set ISO Country Alpha-2 http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-2.

                                    ShortISO Country Alpha-2 or ISO Country Alpha-3 code
                                    Control0..1
                                    TypeExtension(SC Coding) (Extension Type: Coding)
                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                    Summaryfalse
                                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                    ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                    ch-addr-1: ISO Country Alpha-2 or ISO Country Alpha-3 code (((value.code.length()=2) and value.code.memberOf('http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-2')) or ((value.code.length() = 3) and value.code.memberOf('http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-3')))
                                    100. Address.country.value
                                    Definition

                                    The actual value

                                    ShortPrimitive value for string
                                    Control0..1
                                    Typestring
                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                    XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                    Summaryfalse
                                    Max Length:1048576
                                    102. Address.period
                                    Definition

                                    Time period when address was/is in use.

                                    ShortTime period when address was/is in use
                                    Control0..1
                                    TypePeriod
                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                    Summarytrue
                                    Requirements

                                    Allows addresses to be placed in historical context.

                                    ExampleGeneral: { "start" : "2010-03-23", "end" : "2010-07-01" }
                                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))