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Resource Profile: CH Core Practitioner EPR

Usages:

• Refer to this Profile: CH Core Composition EPR and CH Core PractitionerRole EPR
• Examples for this Profile: Practitioner/AllzeitBereit

You can also check for usages in the FHIR IG Statistics

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Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
Practitioner	C	0..*	CHCorePractitioner	CH Core Practitioner EPR Constraints: ch-pract-1, ch-pract-2
Practitioner.implicitRules	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
Practitioner.modifierExtension	?! This element is a modifier element.	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
Practitioner.Slices for identifier	Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..*	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent Slice: Unordered, Open by value:$this Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Practitioner.Slices for identifier.identifier:GLN	Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	GLNIdentifier	GLN (Global Location Number) Required Pattern: { "system" : "urn:oid:2.51.1.3" }
Practitioner.Slices for identifier.identifier:ZSR	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	ZSRIdentifier	ZSR (Zahlstellenregister), RCC (Registre des codes-créanciers), RCC (Registro dei codici creditori) Required Pattern: { "system" : "urn:oid:2.16.756.5.30.1.123.100.2.1.1" }
Practitioner.name	Σ This element is included in summaries. C	1..*	CHCoreHumanName	The name(s) associated with the practitioner Constraints: ch-core-hm-1, ch-core-hm-2, ch-core-hm-3, ch-core-hm-4
Practitioner.Slices for telecom	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the practitioner (that apply to all roles) Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Practitioner.Slices for telecom.telecom:All Slices				Content/Rules for all slices
Practitioner.Slices for telecom.telecom:All Slices.system	Σ This element is included in summaries. C	1..1	code	phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other Binding: ContactPointSystem (required): Telecommunications form for contact point.
Practitioner.Slices for telecom.telecom:All Slices.value	Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	string	The actual contact point details
Practitioner.Slices for telecom.telecom:All Slices.use	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point Binding: ContactPointUse (required): Use of contact point.
Practitioner.Slices for telecom.telecom:email	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	CHCoreContactPointECH46Email	A contact detail for the practitioner (that apply to all roles)
Practitioner.Slices for telecom.telecom:phone	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	CHCoreContactPointECH46Phone	A contact detail for the practitioner (that apply to all roles)
Practitioner.Slices for telecom.telecom:internet	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	CHCoreContactPointECH46Internet	A contact detail for the practitioner (that apply to all roles)
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Terminology Bindings

Path	Status	Usage	ValueSet	Version	Source
Practitioner.telecom.​system	Base	required	ContactPointSystem	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.telecom.​use	Base	required	ContactPointUse	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Description	Expression
ch-core-hm-1	error	Practitioner.name	if officialName with eCH-011 Extension is specified, it can only be put on a name where use attribute is official	family.extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-name' and value='officialName').empty() or (family.extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-name' and value='officialName').exists() and use='official')
ch-core-hm-2	error	Practitioner.name	if originalName with eCH-011 Extension is specified, it can only be put on a name where use attribute is maiden	family.extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-name' and value='originalName').empty() or ((family.extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-name' and value='originalName').exists() and use='maiden'))
ch-core-hm-3	error	Practitioner.name	ch-ext-ech-11-name can only be put on a family name	descendants().extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-name').count()=family.extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-name').count()
ch-core-hm-4	error	Practitioner.name	ch-ext-ech-11-firstname can only be put on a given name	descendants().extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-firstname').count()=given.extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-firstname').count()
ch-pract-1	error	Practitioner	If a HumanName is provided, at least one HumanName must have a family name.	name.where(family.exists()).count()>0 or name.empty()
ch-pract-2	warning	Practitioner	gender unknown is currently not used in Switzerland in eCH and the EPR	gender.empty() or gender!='unknown'
dom-2	error	Practitioner	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources	contained.contained.empty()
dom-3	error	Practitioner	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource	contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4	error	Practitioner	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated	contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5	error	Practitioner	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label	contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6	best practice	Practitioner	A resource should have narrative for robust management	text.`div`.exists()
ele-1	error	**ALL** elements	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children	hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1	error	**ALL** extensions	Must have either extensions or value[x], not both	extension.exists() != value.exists()

This structure is derived from CHCorePractitioner

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
Practitioner		0..*	CHCorePractitioner	CH Core Practitioner EPR
Practitioner.identifier		1..*	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent
Practitioner.Slices for identifier				Content/Rules for all slices
Practitioner.Slices for identifier.identifier:GLN		1..1	GLNIdentifier	GLN (Global Location Number)
Practitioner.name		1..*	CHCoreHumanName	The name(s) associated with the practitioner
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Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
Practitioner	C	0..*	CHCorePractitioner	CH Core Practitioner EPR Constraints: ch-pract-1, ch-pract-2
Practitioner.id	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	id	Logical id of this artifact
Practitioner.meta	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	Meta	Metadata about the resource
Practitioner.implicitRules	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
Practitioner.language		0..1	code	Language of the resource content Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language. Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
Practitioner.text		0..1	Narrative	Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
Practitioner.contained		0..*	Resource	Contained, inline Resources
Practitioner.extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
Practitioner.modifierExtension	?! This element is a modifier element.	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
Practitioner.Slices for identifier	Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..*	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent Slice: Unordered, Open by value:$this Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Practitioner.Slices for identifier.identifier:GLN	Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	GLNIdentifier	GLN (Global Location Number) Required Pattern: { "system" : "urn:oid:2.51.1.3" }
Practitioner.Slices for identifier.identifier:ZSR	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	ZSRIdentifier	ZSR (Zahlstellenregister), RCC (Registre des codes-créanciers), RCC (Registro dei codici creditori) Required Pattern: { "system" : "urn:oid:2.16.756.5.30.1.123.100.2.1.1" }
Practitioner.active	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	boolean	Whether this practitioner's record is in active use
Practitioner.name	Σ This element is included in summaries. C	1..*	CHCoreHumanName	The name(s) associated with the practitioner Constraints: ch-core-hm-1, ch-core-hm-2, ch-core-hm-3, ch-core-hm-4
Practitioner.Slices for telecom	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the practitioner (that apply to all roles) Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Practitioner.Slices for telecom.telecom:All Slices				Content/Rules for all slices
Practitioner.Slices for telecom.telecom:All Slices.id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Practitioner.Slices for telecom.telecom:All Slices.extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Practitioner.Slices for telecom.telecom:All Slices.system	Σ This element is included in summaries. C	1..1	code	phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other Binding: ContactPointSystem (required): Telecommunications form for contact point.
Practitioner.Slices for telecom.telecom:All Slices.value	Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	string	The actual contact point details
Practitioner.Slices for telecom.telecom:All Slices.use	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point Binding: ContactPointUse (required): Use of contact point.
Practitioner.Slices for telecom.telecom:All Slices.rank	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	positiveInt	Specify preferred order of use (1 = highest)
Practitioner.Slices for telecom.telecom:All Slices.period	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	Period	Time period when the contact point was/is in use
Practitioner.Slices for telecom.telecom:email	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	CHCoreContactPointECH46Email	A contact detail for the practitioner (that apply to all roles)
Practitioner.Slices for telecom.telecom:phone	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	CHCoreContactPointECH46Phone	A contact detail for the practitioner (that apply to all roles)
Practitioner.Slices for telecom.telecom:internet	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	CHCoreContactPointECH46Internet	A contact detail for the practitioner (that apply to all roles)
Practitioner.address	Σ This element is included in summaries. C	0..*	CHCoreAddress	Address(es) of the practitioner that are not role specific (typically home address) Constraints: ch-addr-2
Practitioner.gender	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	code	male | female | other Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
Practitioner.birthDate	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	date	The date on which the practitioner was born
Practitioner.photo		0..*	Attachment	Image of the person
Practitioner.qualification		0..*	BackboneElement	Certification, licenses, or training pertaining to the provision of care
Practitioner.qualification.id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Practitioner.qualification.extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
Practitioner.qualification.modifierExtension	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Practitioner.qualification.identifier		0..*	Identifier	An identifier for this qualification for the practitioner
Practitioner.qualification.code		1..1	CodeableConcept	Coded representation of the qualification Binding: v2 table 0360, Version 2.7 (example): Specific qualification the practitioner has to provide a service.
Practitioner.qualification.period		0..1	Period	Period during which the qualification is valid
Practitioner.qualification.issuer		0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that regulates and issues the qualification
Practitioner.communication		0..*	CodeableConcept	A language the practitioner can use in patient communication Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language. Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
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Terminology Bindings

Path	Status	Usage	ValueSet	Version	Source
Practitioner.language	Base	preferred	Common Languages	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.telecom.​system	Base	required	ContactPointSystem	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.telecom.​use	Base	required	ContactPointUse	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.gender	Base	required	AdministrativeGender	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.qualification.​code	Base	example	v2 table 0360, Version 2.7	📦0360	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.communication	Base	preferred	Common Languages	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Description	Expression
ch-addr-2	error	Practitioner.address	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-codedString' and (value.code = 'CH' or value.code = 'CHE')).empty() or state.empty() or state.memberOf('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/ValueSet/ech-7-cantonabbreviation')
ch-core-hm-1	error	Practitioner.name	if officialName with eCH-011 Extension is specified, it can only be put on a name where use attribute is official	family.extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-name' and value='officialName').empty() or (family.extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-name' and value='officialName').exists() and use='official')
ch-core-hm-2	error	Practitioner.name	if originalName with eCH-011 Extension is specified, it can only be put on a name where use attribute is maiden	family.extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-name' and value='originalName').empty() or ((family.extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-name' and value='originalName').exists() and use='maiden'))
ch-core-hm-3	error	Practitioner.name	ch-ext-ech-11-name can only be put on a family name	descendants().extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-name').count()=family.extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-name').count()
ch-core-hm-4	error	Practitioner.name	ch-ext-ech-11-firstname can only be put on a given name	descendants().extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-firstname').count()=given.extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-firstname').count()
ch-pract-1	error	Practitioner	If a HumanName is provided, at least one HumanName must have a family name.	name.where(family.exists()).count()>0 or name.empty()
ch-pract-2	warning	Practitioner	gender unknown is currently not used in Switzerland in eCH and the EPR	gender.empty() or gender!='unknown'
dom-2	error	Practitioner	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources	contained.contained.empty()
dom-3	error	Practitioner	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource	contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4	error	Practitioner	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated	contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5	error	Practitioner	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label	contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6	best practice	Practitioner	A resource should have narrative for robust management	text.`div`.exists()
ele-1	error	**ALL** elements	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children	hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1	error	**ALL** extensions	Must have either extensions or value[x], not both	extension.exists() != value.exists()

This structure is derived from CHCorePractitioner

Summary

Mandatory: 3 elements

Key Elements View

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
Practitioner	C	0..*	CHCorePractitioner	CH Core Practitioner EPR Constraints: ch-pract-1, ch-pract-2
Practitioner.implicitRules	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
Practitioner.modifierExtension	?! This element is a modifier element.	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
Practitioner.Slices for identifier	Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..*	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent Slice: Unordered, Open by value:$this Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Practitioner.Slices for identifier.identifier:GLN	Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	GLNIdentifier	GLN (Global Location Number) Required Pattern: { "system" : "urn:oid:2.51.1.3" }
Practitioner.Slices for identifier.identifier:ZSR	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	ZSRIdentifier	ZSR (Zahlstellenregister), RCC (Registre des codes-créanciers), RCC (Registro dei codici creditori) Required Pattern: { "system" : "urn:oid:2.16.756.5.30.1.123.100.2.1.1" }
Practitioner.name	Σ This element is included in summaries. C	1..*	CHCoreHumanName	The name(s) associated with the practitioner Constraints: ch-core-hm-1, ch-core-hm-2, ch-core-hm-3, ch-core-hm-4
Practitioner.Slices for telecom	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the practitioner (that apply to all roles) Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Practitioner.Slices for telecom.telecom:All Slices				Content/Rules for all slices
Practitioner.Slices for telecom.telecom:All Slices.system	Σ This element is included in summaries. C	1..1	code	phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other Binding: ContactPointSystem (required): Telecommunications form for contact point.
Practitioner.Slices for telecom.telecom:All Slices.value	Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	string	The actual contact point details
Practitioner.Slices for telecom.telecom:All Slices.use	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point Binding: ContactPointUse (required): Use of contact point.
Practitioner.Slices for telecom.telecom:email	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	CHCoreContactPointECH46Email	A contact detail for the practitioner (that apply to all roles)
Practitioner.Slices for telecom.telecom:phone	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	CHCoreContactPointECH46Phone	A contact detail for the practitioner (that apply to all roles)
Practitioner.Slices for telecom.telecom:internet	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	CHCoreContactPointECH46Internet	A contact detail for the practitioner (that apply to all roles)
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Terminology Bindings

Path	Status	Usage	ValueSet	Version	Source
Practitioner.telecom.​system	Base	required	ContactPointSystem	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.telecom.​use	Base	required	ContactPointUse	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Description	Expression
ch-core-hm-1	error	Practitioner.name	if officialName with eCH-011 Extension is specified, it can only be put on a name where use attribute is official	family.extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-name' and value='officialName').empty() or (family.extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-name' and value='officialName').exists() and use='official')
ch-core-hm-2	error	Practitioner.name	if originalName with eCH-011 Extension is specified, it can only be put on a name where use attribute is maiden	family.extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-name' and value='originalName').empty() or ((family.extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-name' and value='originalName').exists() and use='maiden'))
ch-core-hm-3	error	Practitioner.name	ch-ext-ech-11-name can only be put on a family name	descendants().extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-name').count()=family.extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-name').count()
ch-core-hm-4	error	Practitioner.name	ch-ext-ech-11-firstname can only be put on a given name	descendants().extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-firstname').count()=given.extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-firstname').count()
ch-pract-1	error	Practitioner	If a HumanName is provided, at least one HumanName must have a family name.	name.where(family.exists()).count()>0 or name.empty()
ch-pract-2	warning	Practitioner	gender unknown is currently not used in Switzerland in eCH and the EPR	gender.empty() or gender!='unknown'
dom-2	error	Practitioner	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources	contained.contained.empty()
dom-3	error	Practitioner	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource	contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4	error	Practitioner	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated	contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5	error	Practitioner	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label	contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6	best practice	Practitioner	A resource should have narrative for robust management	text.`div`.exists()
ele-1	error	**ALL** elements	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children	hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1	error	**ALL** extensions	Must have either extensions or value[x], not both	extension.exists() != value.exists()

Differential View

This structure is derived from CHCorePractitioner

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
Practitioner		0..*	CHCorePractitioner	CH Core Practitioner EPR
Practitioner.identifier		1..*	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent
Practitioner.Slices for identifier				Content/Rules for all slices
Practitioner.Slices for identifier.identifier:GLN		1..1	GLNIdentifier	GLN (Global Location Number)
Practitioner.name		1..*	CHCoreHumanName	The name(s) associated with the practitioner
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Snapshot ViewView

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
Practitioner	C	0..*	CHCorePractitioner	CH Core Practitioner EPR Constraints: ch-pract-1, ch-pract-2
Practitioner.id	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	id	Logical id of this artifact
Practitioner.meta	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	Meta	Metadata about the resource
Practitioner.implicitRules	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
Practitioner.language		0..1	code	Language of the resource content Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language. Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
Practitioner.text		0..1	Narrative	Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
Practitioner.contained		0..*	Resource	Contained, inline Resources
Practitioner.extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
Practitioner.modifierExtension	?! This element is a modifier element.	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
Practitioner.Slices for identifier	Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..*	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent Slice: Unordered, Open by value:$this Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Practitioner.Slices for identifier.identifier:GLN	Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	GLNIdentifier	GLN (Global Location Number) Required Pattern: { "system" : "urn:oid:2.51.1.3" }
Practitioner.Slices for identifier.identifier:ZSR	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	ZSRIdentifier	ZSR (Zahlstellenregister), RCC (Registre des codes-créanciers), RCC (Registro dei codici creditori) Required Pattern: { "system" : "urn:oid:2.16.756.5.30.1.123.100.2.1.1" }
Practitioner.active	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	boolean	Whether this practitioner's record is in active use
Practitioner.name	Σ This element is included in summaries. C	1..*	CHCoreHumanName	The name(s) associated with the practitioner Constraints: ch-core-hm-1, ch-core-hm-2, ch-core-hm-3, ch-core-hm-4
Practitioner.Slices for telecom	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the practitioner (that apply to all roles) Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Practitioner.Slices for telecom.telecom:All Slices				Content/Rules for all slices
Practitioner.Slices for telecom.telecom:All Slices.id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Practitioner.Slices for telecom.telecom:All Slices.extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Practitioner.Slices for telecom.telecom:All Slices.system	Σ This element is included in summaries. C	1..1	code	phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other Binding: ContactPointSystem (required): Telecommunications form for contact point.
Practitioner.Slices for telecom.telecom:All Slices.value	Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	string	The actual contact point details
Practitioner.Slices for telecom.telecom:All Slices.use	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point Binding: ContactPointUse (required): Use of contact point.
Practitioner.Slices for telecom.telecom:All Slices.rank	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	positiveInt	Specify preferred order of use (1 = highest)
Practitioner.Slices for telecom.telecom:All Slices.period	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	Period	Time period when the contact point was/is in use
Practitioner.Slices for telecom.telecom:email	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	CHCoreContactPointECH46Email	A contact detail for the practitioner (that apply to all roles)
Practitioner.Slices for telecom.telecom:phone	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	CHCoreContactPointECH46Phone	A contact detail for the practitioner (that apply to all roles)
Practitioner.Slices for telecom.telecom:internet	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	CHCoreContactPointECH46Internet	A contact detail for the practitioner (that apply to all roles)
Practitioner.address	Σ This element is included in summaries. C	0..*	CHCoreAddress	Address(es) of the practitioner that are not role specific (typically home address) Constraints: ch-addr-2
Practitioner.gender	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	code	male | female | other Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
Practitioner.birthDate	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	date	The date on which the practitioner was born
Practitioner.photo		0..*	Attachment	Image of the person
Practitioner.qualification		0..*	BackboneElement	Certification, licenses, or training pertaining to the provision of care
Practitioner.qualification.id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Practitioner.qualification.extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
Practitioner.qualification.modifierExtension	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Practitioner.qualification.identifier		0..*	Identifier	An identifier for this qualification for the practitioner
Practitioner.qualification.code		1..1	CodeableConcept	Coded representation of the qualification Binding: v2 table 0360, Version 2.7 (example): Specific qualification the practitioner has to provide a service.
Practitioner.qualification.period		0..1	Period	Period during which the qualification is valid
Practitioner.qualification.issuer		0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that regulates and issues the qualification
Practitioner.communication		0..*	CodeableConcept	A language the practitioner can use in patient communication Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language. Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
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Terminology Bindings

Path	Status	Usage	ValueSet	Version	Source
Practitioner.language	Base	preferred	Common Languages	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.telecom.​system	Base	required	ContactPointSystem	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.telecom.​use	Base	required	ContactPointUse	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.gender	Base	required	AdministrativeGender	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.qualification.​code	Base	example	v2 table 0360, Version 2.7	📦0360	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.communication	Base	preferred	Common Languages	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Description	Expression
ch-addr-2	error	Practitioner.address	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-codedString' and (value.code = 'CH' or value.code = 'CHE')).empty() or state.empty() or state.memberOf('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/ValueSet/ech-7-cantonabbreviation')
ch-core-hm-1	error	Practitioner.name	if officialName with eCH-011 Extension is specified, it can only be put on a name where use attribute is official	family.extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-name' and value='officialName').empty() or (family.extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-name' and value='officialName').exists() and use='official')
ch-core-hm-2	error	Practitioner.name	if originalName with eCH-011 Extension is specified, it can only be put on a name where use attribute is maiden	family.extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-name' and value='originalName').empty() or ((family.extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-name' and value='originalName').exists() and use='maiden'))
ch-core-hm-3	error	Practitioner.name	ch-ext-ech-11-name can only be put on a family name	descendants().extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-name').count()=family.extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-name').count()
ch-core-hm-4	error	Practitioner.name	ch-ext-ech-11-firstname can only be put on a given name	descendants().extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-firstname').count()=given.extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-firstname').count()
ch-pract-1	error	Practitioner	If a HumanName is provided, at least one HumanName must have a family name.	name.where(family.exists()).count()>0 or name.empty()
ch-pract-2	warning	Practitioner	gender unknown is currently not used in Switzerland in eCH and the EPR	gender.empty() or gender!='unknown'
dom-2	error	Practitioner	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources	contained.contained.empty()
dom-3	error	Practitioner	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource	contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4	error	Practitioner	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated	contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5	error	Practitioner	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label	contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6	best practice	Practitioner	A resource should have narrative for robust management	text.`div`.exists()
ele-1	error	**ALL** elements	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children	hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1	error	**ALL** extensions	Must have either extensions or value[x], not both	extension.exists() != value.exists()

This structure is derived from CHCorePractitioner

Summary

Mandatory: 3 elements

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