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Resource Profile: CHEmsPractitioner - Detailed Descriptions

Active as of 2025-09-01

Definitions for the ch-ems-practitioner resource profile.

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

0. Practitioner
Definition

The CH Core Practitioner is based upon the core FHIR Practitioner Resource and designed to meet the applicable practitioner demographic data elements in Switzerland. See also https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/de/home/register/personenregister/registerharmonisierung/nomenklaturen.html for further information


A person who is directly or indirectly involved in the provisioning of healthcare.

ShortCH EMS PractitionerA person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services
Control0..*
Is Modifierfalse
Summaryfalse
Invariantsdom-2: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources (contained.contained.empty())
dom-3: 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: 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: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label (contained.meta.security.empty())
dom-6: A resource should have narrative for robust management (text.`div`.exists())
ch-pract-1: If a HumanName is provided, at least one HumanName must have a given and family name. (name.where(family.exists() and given.exists()).count()>0 or name.empty())
ch-pract-2: gender unknown is currently not used in Switzerland in eCH and the EPR (gender.empty() or gender!='unknown')
ch-ems-epr-practitioner: Warning that the resource is not conform to the CH Core EPR restrictions (conformsTo('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-core-practitioner-epr'))
2. Practitioner.implicitRules
Definition

A reference to a set of rules that were followed when the resource was constructed, and which must be understood when processing the content. Often, this is a reference to an implementation guide that defines the special rules along with other profiles etc.

ShortA set of rules under which this content was created
Comments

Asserting this rule set restricts the content to be only understood by a limited set of trading partners. This inherently limits the usefulness of the data in the long term. However, the existing health eco-system is highly fractured, and not yet ready to define, collect, and exchange data in a generally computable sense. Wherever possible, implementers and/or specification writers should avoid using this element. Often, when used, the URL is a reference to an implementation guide that defines these special rules as part of it's narrative along with other profiles, value sets, etc.

Control0..1
Typeuri
Is Modifiertrue because This element is labeled as a modifier because the implicit rules may provide additional knowledge about the resource that modifies it's meaning or interpretation
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()))
4. Practitioner.modifierExtension
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource and that modifies the understanding of the element that contains it and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. 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 is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored
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 Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the resource that contains them
Summaryfalse
Requirements

Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

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())
6. Practitioner.identifier
Definition

An identifier that applies to this person in this role.

ShortAn identifier for the person as this agent
NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
Control0..*
TypeIdentifier
Is Modifierfalse
Summarytrue
Requirements

Often, specific identities are assigned for the agent.

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 Practitioner.identifier. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ $this
  • 8. Practitioner.identifier:GLN
    Slice NameGLN
    Definition

    See GLN


    An identifier that applies to this person in this role.

    ShortGLN of the individualAn identifier for the person as this agent
    NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
    Control0..1*
    TypeIdentifier(GLN Identifier)
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supporttrue
    Summarytrue
    Requirements

    Often, specific identities are assigned for the agent.

    Pattern Value{
      "system" : "urn:oid:2.51.1.3"
    }
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    10. Practitioner.identifier:GLN.use
    Definition

    The purpose of this identifier.

    Shortusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
    Comments

    Applications can assume that an identifier is permanent unless it explicitly says that it is temporary.

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

    Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .

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

    Allows the appropriate identifier for a particular context of use to be selected from among a set of identifiers.

    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    12. Practitioner.identifier:GLN.system
    Definition

    Establishes the namespace for the value - that is, a URL that describes a set values that are unique.

    ShortThe namespace for the identifier value
    Comments

    Identifier.system is always case sensitive.

    Control10..1
    Typeuri
    Is Modifierfalse
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Summarytrue
    Requirements

    There are many sets of identifiers. To perform matching of two identifiers, we need to know what set we're dealing with. The system identifies a particular set of unique identifiers.

    Fixed Valueurn:oid:2.51.1.3
    ExampleGeneral: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    14. Practitioner.identifier:GLN.value
    Definition

    The portion of the identifier typically relevant to the user and which is unique within the context of the system.

    ShortThe value that is unique
    Comments

    If the value is a full URI, then the system SHALL be urn:ietf:rfc:3986. The value's primary purpose is computational mapping. As a result, it may be normalized for comparison purposes (e.g. removing non-significant whitespace, dashes, etc.) A value formatted for human display can be conveyed using the Rendered Value extension. Identifier.value is to be treated as case sensitive unless knowledge of the Identifier.system allows the processer to be confident that non-case-sensitive processing is safe.

    Control10..1
    Typestring
    Is Modifierfalse
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Summarytrue
    ExampleGeneral: 123456
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    gln-length: GLN must be exactly 13 characters long (matches('^[0-9]{13}$'))
    gln-modulus-10: GLN must pass the modulus 10 check - https://www.gs1.org/services/how-calculate-check-digit-manually ((((10-((substring(0,1).toInteger()*1)+(substring(1,1).toInteger()*3)+(substring(2,1).toInteger()*1)+(substring(3,1).toInteger()*3)+(substring(4,1).toInteger()*1)+(substring(5,1).toInteger()*3)+(substring(6,1).toInteger()*1)+(substring(7,1).toInteger()*3)+(substring(8,1).toInteger()*1)+(substring(9,1).toInteger()*3)+(substring(10,1).toInteger()*1)+(substring(11,1).toInteger()*3))mod(10))mod(10))=substring(12,1).toInteger()))
    gln-startswith76: GLN must start with 76 for Swiss HCP (startsWith('76'))
    16. Practitioner.identifier:GLN.assigner
    Definition

    Organization that issued/manages the identifier.

    ShortReference to the team in which this individual is member of (the team then does have the GLN of the responding organisation)Organization that issued id (may be just text)
    Comments

    The Identifier.assigner may omit the .reference element and only contain a .display element reflecting the name or other textual information about the assigning organization.

    Control0..1
    TypeReference(CH EMS Organization, Organization)
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supporttrue
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    18. Practitioner.identifier:GLN.assigner.reference
    Definition

    A reference to a location at which the other resource is found. The reference may be a relative reference, in which case it is relative to the service base URL, or an absolute URL that resolves to the location where the resource is found. The reference may be version specific or not. If the reference is not to a FHIR RESTful server, then it should be assumed to be version specific. Internal fragment references (start with '#') refer to contained resources.

    ShortLiteral reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
    Comments

    Using absolute URLs provides a stable scalable approach suitable for a cloud/web context, while using relative/logical references provides a flexible approach suitable for use when trading across closed eco-system boundaries. Absolute URLs do not need to point to a FHIR RESTful server, though this is the preferred approach. If the URL conforms to the structure "/[type]/[id]" then it should be assumed that the reference is to a FHIR RESTful server.

    Control10..1
    This element is affected by the following invariants: ref-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()))
    20. Practitioner.identifier:ZSR
    Slice NameZSR
    Definition

    The ZSR/RCC number is issued to self-employed, natural or legal persons (organisations) who can and want to work at the expense of health insurance.


    An identifier that applies to this person in this role.

    ShortZSR (Zahlstellenregister), RCC (Registre des codes-créanciers), RCC (Registro dei codici creditori)An identifier for the person as this agent
    NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
    Control0..*
    TypeIdentifier(ZSR Identifier)
    Is Modifierfalse
    Summarytrue
    Requirements

    Often, specific identities are assigned for the agent.

    Pattern Value{
      "system" : "urn:oid:2.16.756.5.30.1.123.100.2.1.1"
    }
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    22. Practitioner.name
    Definition

    The name(s) associated with the practitioner.

    ShortThe name(s) associated with the practitioner
    Comments

    The selection of the use property should ensure that there is a single usual name specified, and others use the nickname (alias), old, or other values as appropriate.

    In general, select the value to be used in the ResourceReference.display based on this:

    1. There is more than 1 name
    2. Use = usual
    3. Period is current to the date of the usage
    4. Use = official
    5. Other order as decided by internal business rules.
    Control0..*
    TypeHumanName(Human Name)
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supporttrue
    Summarytrue
    Requirements

    The name(s) that a Practitioner is known by. Where there are multiple, the name that the practitioner is usually known as should be used in the display.

    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    24. Practitioner.telecom
    Definition

    A contact detail for the practitioner, e.g. a telephone number or an email address.

    ShortA contact detail for the practitioner (that apply to all roles)
    Comments

    Person may have multiple ways to be contacted with different uses or applicable periods. May need to have options for contacting the person urgently and to help with identification. These typically will have home numbers, or mobile numbers that are not role specific.

    Control0..*
    TypeContactPoint
    Is Modifierfalse
    Summarytrue
    Requirements

    Need to know how to reach a practitioner independent to any roles the practitioner may have.

    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 Practitioner.telecom. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
    • value @ system
    • 26. Practitioner.telecom.system
      Definition

      Telecommunications form for contact point - what communications system is required to make use of the contact.

      Shortphone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other
      Control10..1
      This element is affected by the following invariants: cpt-2
      BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from ContactPointSystemhttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-system|4.0.1
      (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-system|4.0.1)

      Telecommunications form for contact point.

      Typecode
      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()))
      28. Practitioner.telecom.value
      Definition

      The actual contact point details, in a form that is meaningful to the designated communication system (i.e. phone number or email address).

      ShortThe actual contact point details
      Comments

      Additional text data such as phone extension numbers, or notes about use of the contact are sometimes included in the value.

      Control10..1
      Typestring
      Is Modifierfalse
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      Need to support legacy numbers that are not in a tightly controlled format.

      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      30. Practitioner.telecom.use
      Definition

      Identifies the purpose for the contact point.

      Shorthome | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point
      Comments

      Applications can assume that a contact is current unless it explicitly says that it is temporary or old.

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

      Use of contact point.

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

      Need to track the way a person uses this contact, so a user can choose which is appropriate for their purpose.

      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      32. Practitioner.telecom:email
      Slice Nameemail
      Definition

      A contact detail for the practitioner, e.g. a telephone number or an email address.

      ShortA contact detail for the practitioner (that apply to all roles)
      Comments

      Person may have multiple ways to be contacted with different uses or applicable periods. May need to have options for contacting the person urgently and to help with identification. These typically will have home numbers, or mobile numbers that are not role specific.

      Control0..*
      TypeContactPoint(CH Core ContactPoint eCH-0046 Email)
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      Need to know how to reach a practitioner independent to any roles the practitioner may have.

      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      34. Practitioner.telecom:email.system
      Definition

      Telecommunications form for contact point - what communications system is required to make use of the contact.

      Shortphone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other
      Control10..1
      This element is affected by the following invariants: cpt-2
      BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from ContactPointSystemhttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-system|4.0.1
      (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-system|4.0.1)

      Telecommunications form for contact point.

      Typecode
      Is Modifierfalse
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Summarytrue
      Fixed Valueemail
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      36. Practitioner.telecom:email.value
      Definition

      The actual contact point details, in a form that is meaningful to the designated communication system (i.e. phone number or email address).

      ShortThe actual contact point details
      Comments

      Additional text data such as phone extension numbers, or notes about use of the contact are sometimes included in the value.

      Control10..1
      Typestring
      Is Modifierfalse
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      Need to support legacy numbers that are not in a tightly controlled format.

      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      38. Practitioner.telecom:email.use
      Definition

      Identifies the purpose for the contact point.

      Shorthome | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point
      Comments

      Applications can assume that a contact is current unless it explicitly says that it is temporary or old.

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

      Use of contact point.

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

      Need to track the way a person uses this contact, so a user can choose which is appropriate for their purpose.

      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      40. Practitioner.telecom:email.use.extension:emailCategory
      Slice NameemailCategory
      Definition

      Optional Extension Element - found in all resources.

      ShortOptional Extensions Element
      Control0..1
      This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
      TypeExtension(eCH-0046 Email Category) (Extension Type: CodeableConcept)
      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())
      42. Practitioner.telecom:phone
      Slice Namephone
      Definition

      A contact detail for the practitioner, e.g. a telephone number or an email address.

      ShortA contact detail for the practitioner (that apply to all roles)
      Comments

      Person may have multiple ways to be contacted with different uses or applicable periods. May need to have options for contacting the person urgently and to help with identification. These typically will have home numbers, or mobile numbers that are not role specific.

      Control0..*
      TypeContactPoint(CH Core ContactPoint eCH-0046 Phone)
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      Need to know how to reach a practitioner independent to any roles the practitioner may have.

      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      44. Practitioner.telecom:phone.system
      Definition

      Telecommunications form for contact point - what communications system is required to make use of the contact.

      Shortphone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other
      Control10..1
      This element is affected by the following invariants: cpt-2
      BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from ContactPointSystemhttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-system|4.0.1
      (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-system|4.0.1)

      Telecommunications form for contact point.

      Typecode
      Is Modifierfalse
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Summarytrue
      Fixed Valuephone
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      46. Practitioner.telecom:phone.value
      Definition

      The actual contact point details, in a form that is meaningful to the designated communication system (i.e. phone number or email address).

      ShortThe actual contact point details
      Comments

      Additional text data such as phone extension numbers, or notes about use of the contact are sometimes included in the value.

      Control10..1
      Typestring
      Is Modifierfalse
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      Need to support legacy numbers that are not in a tightly controlled format.

      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      48. Practitioner.telecom:phone.use
      Definition

      Identifies the purpose for the contact point.

      Shorthome | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point
      Comments

      Applications can assume that a contact is current unless it explicitly says that it is temporary or old.

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

      Use of contact point.

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

      Need to track the way a person uses this contact, so a user can choose which is appropriate for their purpose.

      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      50. Practitioner.telecom:phone.use.extension:phoneCategory
      Slice NamephoneCategory
      Definition

      Optional Extension Element - found in all resources.

      ShortOptional Extensions Element
      Control0..1
      This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
      TypeExtension(eCH-0046 Phone Category) (Extension Type: CodeableConcept)
      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())
      52. Practitioner.telecom:internet
      Slice Nameinternet
      Definition

      A contact detail for the practitioner, e.g. a telephone number or an email address.

      ShortA contact detail for the practitioner (that apply to all roles)
      Comments

      Person may have multiple ways to be contacted with different uses or applicable periods. May need to have options for contacting the person urgently and to help with identification. These typically will have home numbers, or mobile numbers that are not role specific.

      Control0..*
      TypeContactPoint(CH Core ContactPoint eCH-0046 Internet)
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      Need to know how to reach a practitioner independent to any roles the practitioner may have.

      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      54. Practitioner.telecom:internet.system
      Definition

      Telecommunications form for contact point - what communications system is required to make use of the contact.

      Shortphone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other
      Control10..1
      This element is affected by the following invariants: cpt-2
      BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from ContactPointSystemhttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-system|4.0.1
      (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-system|4.0.1)

      Telecommunications form for contact point.

      Typecode
      Is Modifierfalse
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Summarytrue
      Fixed Valueurl
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      56. Practitioner.telecom:internet.value
      Definition

      The actual contact point details, in a form that is meaningful to the designated communication system (i.e. phone number or email address).

      ShortThe actual contact point details
      Comments

      Additional text data such as phone extension numbers, or notes about use of the contact are sometimes included in the value.

      Control10..1
      Typestring
      Is Modifierfalse
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      Need to support legacy numbers that are not in a tightly controlled format.

      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      58. Practitioner.telecom:internet.use
      Definition

      Identifies the purpose for the contact point.

      Shorthome | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point
      Comments

      Applications can assume that a contact is current unless it explicitly says that it is temporary or old.

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

      Use of contact point.

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

      Need to track the way a person uses this contact, so a user can choose which is appropriate for their purpose.

      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      60. Practitioner.telecom:internet.use.extension:internetCategory
      Slice NameinternetCategory
      Definition

      Optional Extension Element - found in all resources.

      ShortOptional Extensions Element
      Control0..1
      This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
      TypeExtension(eCH-0046 Internet Category) (Extension Type: CodeableConcept)
      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())
      62. Practitioner.address
      Definition

      Address(es) of the practitioner that are not role specific (typically home address). Work addresses are not typically entered in this property as they are usually role dependent.

      ShortAddress(es) of the practitioner that are not role specific (typically home address)
      Comments

      The PractitionerRole does not have an address value on it, as it is expected that the location property be used for this purpose (which has an address).

      Control0..*
      TypeAddress(CH Core Address)
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supporttrue
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      The home/mailing address of the practitioner is often required for employee administration purposes, and also for some rostering services where the start point (practitioners home) can be used in calculations.

      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      64. Practitioner.qualification
      Definition

      The official certifications, training, and licenses that authorize or otherwise pertain to the provision of care by the practitioner. For example, a medical license issued by a medical board authorizing the practitioner to practice medicine within a certian locality.

      ShortCertification, licenses, or training pertaining to the provision of care
      Control0..*
      TypeBackboneElement
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      66. Practitioner.qualification.modifierExtension
      Definition

      May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. 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. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

      Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

      ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
      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 Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

      Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
      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())
      68. Practitioner.qualification.code
      Definition

      Coded representation of the qualification.

      ShortCoded representation of the qualification
      Control1..1
      BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from For example codes, see IVR Formationhttp://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-2.7-0360
      (extensible to http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-ems/ValueSet/IVR-VS-formation)
      TypeCodeableConcept(CH EMS CodeableConcept)
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supporttrue
      Summaryfalse
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))

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

      0. Practitioner
      ShortCH EMS Practitioner
      Invariantsch-ems-epr-practitioner: Warning that the resource is not conform to the CH Core EPR restrictions (conformsTo('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-core-practitioner-epr'))
      2. Practitioner.identifier:GLN
      Slice NameGLN
      ShortGLN of the individual
      NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
      Must Supporttrue
      4. Practitioner.identifier:GLN.assigner
      ShortReference to the team in which this individual is member of (the team then does have the GLN of the responding organisation)
      TypeReference(CH EMS Organization)
      Must Supporttrue
      6. Practitioner.identifier:GLN.assigner.reference
      Control1..?
      8. Practitioner.name
      Must Supporttrue
      10. Practitioner.address
      Must Supporttrue
      12. Practitioner.qualification
      14. Practitioner.qualification.code
      BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from IVR Formation
      (extensible to http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-ems/ValueSet/IVR-VS-formation)
      TypeCodeableConcept(CH EMS CodeableConcept)
      Must Supporttrue

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

      0. Practitioner
      Definition

      The CH Core Practitioner is based upon the core FHIR Practitioner Resource and designed to meet the applicable practitioner demographic data elements in Switzerland. See also https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/de/home/register/personenregister/registerharmonisierung/nomenklaturen.html for further information

      ShortCH EMS Practitioner
      Control0..*
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Invariantsdom-2: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources (contained.contained.empty())
      dom-3: 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: 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: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label (contained.meta.security.empty())
      dom-6: A resource should have narrative for robust management (text.`div`.exists())
      ch-pract-1: If a HumanName is provided, at least one HumanName must have a given and family name. (name.where(family.exists() and given.exists()).count()>0 or name.empty())
      ch-pract-2: gender unknown is currently not used in Switzerland in eCH and the EPR (gender.empty() or gender!='unknown')
      ch-ems-epr-practitioner: Warning that the resource is not conform to the CH Core EPR restrictions (conformsTo('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-core-practitioner-epr'))
      2. Practitioner.id
      Definition

      The logical id of the resource, as used in the URL for the resource. Once assigned, this value never changes.

      ShortLogical id of this artifact
      Comments

      The only time that a resource does not have an id is when it is being submitted to the server using a create operation.

      Control0..1
      Typeid
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summarytrue
      4. Practitioner.meta
      Definition

      The metadata about the resource. This is content that is maintained by the infrastructure. Changes to the content might not always be associated with version changes to the resource.

      ShortMetadata about the resource
      Control0..1
      TypeMeta
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      6. Practitioner.implicitRules
      Definition

      A reference to a set of rules that were followed when the resource was constructed, and which must be understood when processing the content. Often, this is a reference to an implementation guide that defines the special rules along with other profiles etc.

      ShortA set of rules under which this content was created
      Comments

      Asserting this rule set restricts the content to be only understood by a limited set of trading partners. This inherently limits the usefulness of the data in the long term. However, the existing health eco-system is highly fractured, and not yet ready to define, collect, and exchange data in a generally computable sense. Wherever possible, implementers and/or specification writers should avoid using this element. Often, when used, the URL is a reference to an implementation guide that defines these special rules as part of it's narrative along with other profiles, value sets, etc.

      Control0..1
      Typeuri
      Is Modifiertrue because This element is labeled as a modifier because the implicit rules may provide additional knowledge about the resource that modifies it's meaning or interpretation
      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()))
      8. Practitioner.language
      Definition

      The base language in which the resource is written.

      ShortLanguage of the resource content
      Comments

      Language is provided to support indexing and accessibility (typically, services such as text to speech use the language tag). The html language tag in the narrative applies to the narrative. The language tag on the resource may be used to specify the language of other presentations generated from the data in the resource. Not all the content has to be in the base language. The Resource.language should not be assumed to apply to the narrative automatically. If a language is specified, it should it also be specified on the div element in the html (see rules in HTML5 for information about the relationship between xml:lang and the html lang attribute).

      Control0..1
      BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from CommonLanguages
      (preferred to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages)

      A human language.

      Additional BindingsPurpose
      AllLanguagesMax Binding
      Typecode
      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()))
      10. Practitioner.text
      Definition

      A human-readable narrative that contains a summary of the resource and can be used to represent the content of the resource to a human. The narrative need not encode all the structured data, but is required to contain sufficient detail to make it "clinically safe" for a human to just read the narrative. Resource definitions may define what content should be represented in the narrative to ensure clinical safety.

      ShortText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
      Comments

      Contained resources do not have narrative. Resources that are not contained SHOULD have a narrative. In some cases, a resource may only have text with little or no additional discrete data (as long as all minOccurs=1 elements are satisfied). This may be necessary for data from legacy systems where information is captured as a "text blob" or where text is additionally entered raw or narrated and encoded information is added later.

      Control0..1
      TypeNarrative
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Alternate Namesnarrative, html, xhtml, display
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      12. Practitioner.contained
      Definition

      These resources do not have an independent existence apart from the resource that contains them - they cannot be identified independently, and nor can they have their own independent transaction scope.

      ShortContained, inline Resources
      Comments

      This should never be done when the content can be identified properly, as once identification is lost, it is extremely difficult (and context dependent) to restore it again. Contained resources may have profiles and tags In their meta elements, but SHALL NOT have security labels.

      Control0..*
      TypeResource
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Alternate Namesinline resources, anonymous resources, contained resources
      14. Practitioner.extension
      Definition

      May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource. 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())
      16. Practitioner.modifierExtension
      Definition

      May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource and that modifies the understanding of the element that contains it and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. 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 is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

      Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

      ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored
      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 Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the resource that contains them
      Summaryfalse
      Requirements

      Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

      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())
      18. Practitioner.identifier
      Definition

      An identifier that applies to this person in this role.

      ShortAn identifier for the person as this agent
      NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
      Control0..*
      TypeIdentifier
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      Often, specific identities are assigned for the agent.

      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 Practitioner.identifier. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
      • value @ $this
      • 20. Practitioner.identifier:GLN
        Slice NameGLN
        Definition

        See GLN

        ShortGLN of the individual
        NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
        Control0..1
        TypeIdentifier(GLN Identifier)
        Is Modifierfalse
        Must Supporttrue
        Summarytrue
        Requirements

        Often, specific identities are assigned for the agent.

        Pattern Value{
          "system" : "urn:oid:2.51.1.3"
        }
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        22. Practitioner.identifier:GLN.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
        24. Practitioner.identifier:GLN.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 Practitioner.identifier.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
        • value @ url
        • 26. Practitioner.identifier:GLN.use
          Definition

          The purpose of this identifier.

          Shortusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
          Comments

          Applications can assume that an identifier is permanent unless it explicitly says that it is temporary.

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

          Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .

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

          Allows the appropriate identifier for a particular context of use to be selected from among a set of identifiers.

          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          28. Practitioner.identifier:GLN.type
          Definition

          A coded type for the identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.

          ShortDescription of identifier
          Comments

          This element deals only with general categories of identifiers. It SHOULD not be used for codes that correspond 1..1 with the Identifier.system. Some identifiers may fall into multiple categories due to common usage. Where the system is known, a type is unnecessary because the type is always part of the system definition. However systems often need to handle identifiers where the system is not known. There is not a 1:1 relationship between type and system, since many different systems have the same type.

          Control0..1
          BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from Identifier Type Codes
          (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type)

          A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.

          TypeCodeableConcept
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          Allows users to make use of identifiers when the identifier system is not known.

          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          30. Practitioner.identifier:GLN.system
          Definition

          Establishes the namespace for the value - that is, a URL that describes a set values that are unique.

          ShortThe namespace for the identifier value
          Comments

          Identifier.system is always case sensitive.

          Control1..1
          Typeuri
          Is Modifierfalse
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          There are many sets of identifiers. To perform matching of two identifiers, we need to know what set we're dealing with. The system identifies a particular set of unique identifiers.

          Fixed Valueurn:oid:2.51.1.3
          ExampleGeneral: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          32. Practitioner.identifier:GLN.value
          Definition

          The portion of the identifier typically relevant to the user and which is unique within the context of the system.

          ShortThe value that is unique
          Comments

          If the value is a full URI, then the system SHALL be urn:ietf:rfc:3986. The value's primary purpose is computational mapping. As a result, it may be normalized for comparison purposes (e.g. removing non-significant whitespace, dashes, etc.) A value formatted for human display can be conveyed using the Rendered Value extension. Identifier.value is to be treated as case sensitive unless knowledge of the Identifier.system allows the processer to be confident that non-case-sensitive processing is safe.

          Control1..1
          Typestring
          Is Modifierfalse
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Summarytrue
          ExampleGeneral: 123456
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          gln-length: GLN must be exactly 13 characters long (matches('^[0-9]{13}$'))
          gln-modulus-10: GLN must pass the modulus 10 check - https://www.gs1.org/services/how-calculate-check-digit-manually ((((10-((substring(0,1).toInteger()*1)+(substring(1,1).toInteger()*3)+(substring(2,1).toInteger()*1)+(substring(3,1).toInteger()*3)+(substring(4,1).toInteger()*1)+(substring(5,1).toInteger()*3)+(substring(6,1).toInteger()*1)+(substring(7,1).toInteger()*3)+(substring(8,1).toInteger()*1)+(substring(9,1).toInteger()*3)+(substring(10,1).toInteger()*1)+(substring(11,1).toInteger()*3))mod(10))mod(10))=substring(12,1).toInteger()))
          gln-startswith76: GLN must start with 76 for Swiss HCP (startsWith('76'))
          34. Practitioner.identifier:GLN.period
          Definition

          Time period during which identifier is/was valid for use.

          ShortTime period when id is/was valid for use
          Control0..1
          TypePeriod
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summarytrue
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          36. Practitioner.identifier:GLN.assigner
          Definition

          Organization that issued/manages the identifier.

          ShortReference to the team in which this individual is member of (the team then does have the GLN of the responding organisation)
          Comments

          The Identifier.assigner may omit the .reference element and only contain a .display element reflecting the name or other textual information about the assigning organization.

          Control0..1
          TypeReference(CH EMS Organization)
          Is Modifierfalse
          Must Supporttrue
          Summarytrue
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          38. Practitioner.identifier:GLN.assigner.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
          40. Practitioner.identifier:GLN.assigner.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 Practitioner.identifier.assigner.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
          • value @ url
          • 42. Practitioner.identifier:GLN.assigner.reference
            Definition

            A reference to a location at which the other resource is found. The reference may be a relative reference, in which case it is relative to the service base URL, or an absolute URL that resolves to the location where the resource is found. The reference may be version specific or not. If the reference is not to a FHIR RESTful server, then it should be assumed to be version specific. Internal fragment references (start with '#') refer to contained resources.

            ShortLiteral reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
            Comments

            Using absolute URLs provides a stable scalable approach suitable for a cloud/web context, while using relative/logical references provides a flexible approach suitable for use when trading across closed eco-system boundaries. Absolute URLs do not need to point to a FHIR RESTful server, though this is the preferred approach. If the URL conforms to the structure "/[type]/[id]" then it should be assumed that the reference is to a FHIR RESTful server.

            Control1..1
            This element is affected by the following invariants: ref-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()))
            44. Practitioner.identifier:GLN.assigner.type
            Definition

            The expected type of the target of the reference. If both Reference.type and Reference.reference are populated and Reference.reference is a FHIR URL, both SHALL be consistent.

            The type is the Canonical URL of Resource Definition that is the type this reference refers to. References are URLs that are relative to http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/ e.g. "Patient" is a reference to http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Patient. Absolute URLs are only allowed for logical models (and can only be used in references in logical models, not resources).

            ShortType the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient")
            Comments

            This element is used to indicate the type of the target of the reference. This may be used which ever of the other elements are populated (or not). In some cases, the type of the target may be determined by inspection of the reference (e.g. a RESTful URL) or by resolving the target of the reference; if both the type and a reference is provided, the reference SHALL resolve to a resource of the same type as that specified.

            Control0..1
            BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from ResourceType
            (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-types)

            Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).

            Typeuri
            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()))
            46. Practitioner.identifier:GLN.assigner.identifier
            Definition

            An identifier for the target resource. This is used when there is no way to reference the other resource directly, either because the entity it represents is not available through a FHIR server, or because there is no way for the author of the resource to convert a known identifier to an actual location. There is no requirement that a Reference.identifier point to something that is actually exposed as a FHIR instance, but it SHALL point to a business concept that would be expected to be exposed as a FHIR instance, and that instance would need to be of a FHIR resource type allowed by the reference.

            ShortLogical reference, when literal reference is not known
            Comments

            When an identifier is provided in place of a reference, any system processing the reference will only be able to resolve the identifier to a reference if it understands the business context in which the identifier is used. Sometimes this is global (e.g. a national identifier) but often it is not. For this reason, none of the useful mechanisms described for working with references (e.g. chaining, includes) are possible, nor should servers be expected to be able resolve the reference. Servers may accept an identifier based reference untouched, resolve it, and/or reject it - see CapabilityStatement.rest.resource.referencePolicy.

            When both an identifier and a literal reference are provided, the literal reference is preferred. Applications processing the resource are allowed - but not required - to check that the identifier matches the literal reference

            Applications converting a logical reference to a literal reference may choose to leave the logical reference present, or remove it.

            Reference is intended to point to a structure that can potentially be expressed as a FHIR resource, though there is no need for it to exist as an actual FHIR resource instance - except in as much as an application wishes to actual find the target of the reference. The content referred to be the identifier must meet the logical constraints implied by any limitations on what resource types are permitted for the reference. For example, it would not be legitimate to send the identifier for a drug prescription if the type were Reference(Observation|DiagnosticReport). One of the use-cases for Reference.identifier is the situation where no FHIR representation exists (where the type is Reference (Any).

            NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
            Control0..1
            TypeIdentifier
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summarytrue
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            48. Practitioner.identifier:GLN.assigner.display
            Definition

            Plain text narrative that identifies the resource in addition to the resource reference.

            ShortText alternative for the resource
            Comments

            This is generally not the same as the Resource.text of the referenced resource. The purpose is to identify what's being referenced, not to fully describe it.

            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()))
            50. Practitioner.identifier:ZSR
            Slice NameZSR
            Definition

            The ZSR/RCC number is issued to self-employed, natural or legal persons (organisations) who can and want to work at the expense of health insurance.

            ShortZSR (Zahlstellenregister), RCC (Registre des codes-créanciers), RCC (Registro dei codici creditori)
            NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
            Control0..*
            TypeIdentifier(ZSR Identifier)
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summarytrue
            Requirements

            Often, specific identities are assigned for the agent.

            Pattern Value{
              "system" : "urn:oid:2.16.756.5.30.1.123.100.2.1.1"
            }
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            52. Practitioner.active
            Definition

            Whether this practitioner's record is in active use.

            ShortWhether this practitioner's record is in active use
            Comments

            If the practitioner is not in use by one organization, then it should mark the period on the PractitonerRole with an end date (even if they are active) as they may be active in another role.

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

            Need to be able to mark a practitioner record as not to be used because it was created in error.

            Meaning if MissingThis resource is generally assumed to be active if no value is provided for the active element
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            54. Practitioner.name
            Definition

            The name(s) associated with the practitioner.

            ShortThe name(s) associated with the practitioner
            Comments

            The selection of the use property should ensure that there is a single usual name specified, and others use the nickname (alias), old, or other values as appropriate.

            In general, select the value to be used in the ResourceReference.display based on this:

            1. There is more than 1 name
            2. Use = usual
            3. Period is current to the date of the usage
            4. Use = official
            5. Other order as decided by internal business rules.
            Control0..*
            TypeHumanName(Human Name)
            Is Modifierfalse
            Must Supporttrue
            Summarytrue
            Requirements

            The name(s) that a Practitioner is known by. Where there are multiple, the name that the practitioner is usually known as should be used in the display.

            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            56. Practitioner.telecom
            Definition

            A contact detail for the practitioner, e.g. a telephone number or an email address.

            ShortA contact detail for the practitioner (that apply to all roles)
            Comments

            Person may have multiple ways to be contacted with different uses or applicable periods. May need to have options for contacting the person urgently and to help with identification. These typically will have home numbers, or mobile numbers that are not role specific.

            Control0..*
            TypeContactPoint
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summarytrue
            Requirements

            Need to know how to reach a practitioner independent to any roles the practitioner may have.

            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 Practitioner.telecom. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
            • value @ system
            • 58. Practitioner.telecom.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
              60. Practitioner.telecom.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 Practitioner.telecom.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
              • value @ url
              • 62. Practitioner.telecom.system
                Definition

                Telecommunications form for contact point - what communications system is required to make use of the contact.

                Shortphone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other
                Control1..1
                This element is affected by the following invariants: cpt-2
                BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from ContactPointSystem
                (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-system|4.0.1)

                Telecommunications form for contact point.

                Typecode
                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()))
                64. Practitioner.telecom.value
                Definition

                The actual contact point details, in a form that is meaningful to the designated communication system (i.e. phone number or email address).

                ShortThe actual contact point details
                Comments

                Additional text data such as phone extension numbers, or notes about use of the contact are sometimes included in the value.

                Control1..1
                Typestring
                Is Modifierfalse
                Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                Summarytrue
                Requirements

                Need to support legacy numbers that are not in a tightly controlled format.

                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                66. Practitioner.telecom.use
                Definition

                Identifies the purpose for the contact point.

                Shorthome | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point
                Comments

                Applications can assume that a contact is current unless it explicitly says that it is temporary or old.

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

                Use of contact point.

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

                Need to track the way a person uses this contact, so a user can choose which is appropriate for their purpose.

                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                68. Practitioner.telecom.rank
                Definition

                Specifies a preferred order in which to use a set of contacts. ContactPoints with lower rank values are more preferred than those with higher rank values.

                ShortSpecify preferred order of use (1 = highest)
                Comments

                Note that rank does not necessarily follow the order in which the contacts are represented in the instance.

                Control0..1
                TypepositiveInt
                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()))
                70. Practitioner.telecom.period
                Definition

                Time period when the contact point was/is in use.

                ShortTime period when the contact point was/is in use
                Control0..1
                TypePeriod
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summarytrue
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                72. Practitioner.telecom:email
                Slice Nameemail
                Definition

                A contact detail for the practitioner, e.g. a telephone number or an email address.

                ShortA contact detail for the practitioner (that apply to all roles)
                Comments

                Person may have multiple ways to be contacted with different uses or applicable periods. May need to have options for contacting the person urgently and to help with identification. These typically will have home numbers, or mobile numbers that are not role specific.

                Control0..*
                TypeContactPoint(CH Core ContactPoint eCH-0046 Email)
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summarytrue
                Requirements

                Need to know how to reach a practitioner independent to any roles the practitioner may have.

                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                74. Practitioner.telecom:email.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
                76. Practitioner.telecom:email.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 Practitioner.telecom.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                • value @ url
                • 78. Practitioner.telecom:email.system
                  Definition

                  Telecommunications form for contact point - what communications system is required to make use of the contact.

                  Shortphone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other
                  Control1..1
                  This element is affected by the following invariants: cpt-2
                  BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from ContactPointSystem
                  (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-system|4.0.1)

                  Telecommunications form for contact point.

                  Typecode
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                  Summarytrue
                  Fixed Valueemail
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  80. Practitioner.telecom:email.value
                  Definition

                  The actual contact point details, in a form that is meaningful to the designated communication system (i.e. phone number or email address).

                  ShortThe actual contact point details
                  Comments

                  Additional text data such as phone extension numbers, or notes about use of the contact are sometimes included in the value.

                  Control1..1
                  Typestring
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                  Summarytrue
                  Requirements

                  Need to support legacy numbers that are not in a tightly controlled format.

                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  82. Practitioner.telecom:email.use
                  Definition

                  Identifies the purpose for the contact point.

                  Shorthome | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point
                  Comments

                  Applications can assume that a contact is current unless it explicitly says that it is temporary or old.

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

                  Use of contact point.

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

                  Need to track the way a person uses this contact, so a user can choose which is appropriate for their purpose.

                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  84. Practitioner.telecom:email.use.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
                  86. Practitioner.telecom:email.use.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 Practitioner.telecom.use.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                  • value @ url
                  • 88. Practitioner.telecom:email.use.extension:emailCategory
                    Slice NameemailCategory
                    Definition

                    Optional Extension Element - found in all resources.

                    ShortOptional Extensions Element
                    Control0..1
                    This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                    TypeExtension(eCH-0046 Email Category) (Extension Type: CodeableConcept)
                    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())
                    90. Practitioner.telecom:email.use.value
                    Definition

                    Primitive value for code

                    ShortPrimitive value for code
                    Control0..1
                    Typestring
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                    Summaryfalse
                    92. Practitioner.telecom:email.rank
                    Definition

                    Specifies a preferred order in which to use a set of contacts. ContactPoints with lower rank values are more preferred than those with higher rank values.

                    ShortSpecify preferred order of use (1 = highest)
                    Comments

                    Note that rank does not necessarily follow the order in which the contacts are represented in the instance.

                    Control0..1
                    TypepositiveInt
                    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. Practitioner.telecom:email.period
                    Definition

                    Time period when the contact point was/is in use.

                    ShortTime period when the contact point was/is in use
                    Control0..1
                    TypePeriod
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Summarytrue
                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    96. Practitioner.telecom:email.period.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
                    98. Practitioner.telecom:email.period.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 Practitioner.telecom.period.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                    • value @ url
                    • 100. Practitioner.telecom:email.period.start
                      Definition

                      The start of the period. The boundary is inclusive.

                      ShortStarting time with inclusive boundary
                      Comments

                      If the low element is missing, the meaning is that the low boundary is not known.

                      Control0..1
                      This element is affected by the following invariants: per-1
                      TypedateTime
                      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()))
                      102. Practitioner.telecom:email.period.end
                      Definition

                      The end of the period. If the end of the period is missing, it means no end was known or planned at the time the instance was created. The start may be in the past, and the end date in the future, which means that period is expected/planned to end at that time.

                      ShortEnd time with inclusive boundary, if not ongoing
                      Comments

                      The high value includes any matching date/time. i.e. 2012-02-03T10:00:00 is in a period that has an end value of 2012-02-03.

                      Control0..1
                      This element is affected by the following invariants: per-1
                      TypedateTime
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                      Summarytrue
                      Meaning if MissingIf the end of the period is missing, it means that the period is ongoing
                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                      104. Practitioner.telecom:phone
                      Slice Namephone
                      Definition

                      A contact detail for the practitioner, e.g. a telephone number or an email address.

                      ShortA contact detail for the practitioner (that apply to all roles)
                      Comments

                      Person may have multiple ways to be contacted with different uses or applicable periods. May need to have options for contacting the person urgently and to help with identification. These typically will have home numbers, or mobile numbers that are not role specific.

                      Control0..*
                      TypeContactPoint(CH Core ContactPoint eCH-0046 Phone)
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Summarytrue
                      Requirements

                      Need to know how to reach a practitioner independent to any roles the practitioner may have.

                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                      106. Practitioner.telecom:phone.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
                      108. Practitioner.telecom:phone.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 Practitioner.telecom.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                      • value @ url
                      • 110. Practitioner.telecom:phone.system
                        Definition

                        Telecommunications form for contact point - what communications system is required to make use of the contact.

                        Shortphone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other
                        Control1..1
                        This element is affected by the following invariants: cpt-2
                        BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from ContactPointSystem
                        (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-system|4.0.1)

                        Telecommunications form for contact point.

                        Typecode
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                        Summarytrue
                        Fixed Valuephone
                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        112. Practitioner.telecom:phone.value
                        Definition

                        The actual contact point details, in a form that is meaningful to the designated communication system (i.e. phone number or email address).

                        ShortThe actual contact point details
                        Comments

                        Additional text data such as phone extension numbers, or notes about use of the contact are sometimes included in the value.

                        Control1..1
                        Typestring
                        Is Modifierfalse
                        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                        Summarytrue
                        Requirements

                        Need to support legacy numbers that are not in a tightly controlled format.

                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        114. Practitioner.telecom:phone.use
                        Definition

                        Identifies the purpose for the contact point.

                        Shorthome | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point
                        Comments

                        Applications can assume that a contact is current unless it explicitly says that it is temporary or old.

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

                        Use of contact point.

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

                        Need to track the way a person uses this contact, so a user can choose which is appropriate for their purpose.

                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                        116. Practitioner.telecom:phone.use.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
                        118. Practitioner.telecom:phone.use.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 Practitioner.telecom.use.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                        • value @ url
                        • 120. Practitioner.telecom:phone.use.extension:phoneCategory
                          Slice NamephoneCategory
                          Definition

                          Optional Extension Element - found in all resources.

                          ShortOptional Extensions Element
                          Control0..1
                          This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                          TypeExtension(eCH-0046 Phone Category) (Extension Type: CodeableConcept)
                          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())
                          122. Practitioner.telecom:phone.use.value
                          Definition

                          Primitive value for code

                          ShortPrimitive value for code
                          Control0..1
                          Typestring
                          Is Modifierfalse
                          XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                          Summaryfalse
                          124. Practitioner.telecom:phone.rank
                          Definition

                          Specifies a preferred order in which to use a set of contacts. ContactPoints with lower rank values are more preferred than those with higher rank values.

                          ShortSpecify preferred order of use (1 = highest)
                          Comments

                          Note that rank does not necessarily follow the order in which the contacts are represented in the instance.

                          Control0..1
                          TypepositiveInt
                          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()))
                          126. Practitioner.telecom:phone.period
                          Definition

                          Time period when the contact point was/is in use.

                          ShortTime period when the contact point was/is in use
                          Control0..1
                          TypePeriod
                          Is Modifierfalse
                          Summarytrue
                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                          128. Practitioner.telecom:phone.period.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
                          130. Practitioner.telecom:phone.period.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 Practitioner.telecom.period.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                          • value @ url
                          • 132. Practitioner.telecom:phone.period.start
                            Definition

                            The start of the period. The boundary is inclusive.

                            ShortStarting time with inclusive boundary
                            Comments

                            If the low element is missing, the meaning is that the low boundary is not known.

                            Control0..1
                            This element is affected by the following invariants: per-1
                            TypedateTime
                            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()))
                            134. Practitioner.telecom:phone.period.end
                            Definition

                            The end of the period. If the end of the period is missing, it means no end was known or planned at the time the instance was created. The start may be in the past, and the end date in the future, which means that period is expected/planned to end at that time.

                            ShortEnd time with inclusive boundary, if not ongoing
                            Comments

                            The high value includes any matching date/time. i.e. 2012-02-03T10:00:00 is in a period that has an end value of 2012-02-03.

                            Control0..1
                            This element is affected by the following invariants: per-1
                            TypedateTime
                            Is Modifierfalse
                            Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                            Summarytrue
                            Meaning if MissingIf the end of the period is missing, it means that the period is ongoing
                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                            136. Practitioner.telecom:internet
                            Slice Nameinternet
                            Definition

                            A contact detail for the practitioner, e.g. a telephone number or an email address.

                            ShortA contact detail for the practitioner (that apply to all roles)
                            Comments

                            Person may have multiple ways to be contacted with different uses or applicable periods. May need to have options for contacting the person urgently and to help with identification. These typically will have home numbers, or mobile numbers that are not role specific.

                            Control0..*
                            TypeContactPoint(CH Core ContactPoint eCH-0046 Internet)
                            Is Modifierfalse
                            Summarytrue
                            Requirements

                            Need to know how to reach a practitioner independent to any roles the practitioner may have.

                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                            138. Practitioner.telecom:internet.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
                            140. Practitioner.telecom:internet.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 Practitioner.telecom.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                            • value @ url
                            • 142. Practitioner.telecom:internet.system
                              Definition

                              Telecommunications form for contact point - what communications system is required to make use of the contact.

                              Shortphone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other
                              Control1..1
                              This element is affected by the following invariants: cpt-2
                              BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from ContactPointSystem
                              (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-system|4.0.1)

                              Telecommunications form for contact point.

                              Typecode
                              Is Modifierfalse
                              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                              Summarytrue
                              Fixed Valueurl
                              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                              144. Practitioner.telecom:internet.value
                              Definition

                              The actual contact point details, in a form that is meaningful to the designated communication system (i.e. phone number or email address).

                              ShortThe actual contact point details
                              Comments

                              Additional text data such as phone extension numbers, or notes about use of the contact are sometimes included in the value.

                              Control1..1
                              Typestring
                              Is Modifierfalse
                              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                              Summarytrue
                              Requirements

                              Need to support legacy numbers that are not in a tightly controlled format.

                              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                              146. Practitioner.telecom:internet.use
                              Definition

                              Identifies the purpose for the contact point.

                              Shorthome | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point
                              Comments

                              Applications can assume that a contact is current unless it explicitly says that it is temporary or old.

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

                              Use of contact point.

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

                              Need to track the way a person uses this contact, so a user can choose which is appropriate for their purpose.

                              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                              148. Practitioner.telecom:internet.use.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
                              150. Practitioner.telecom:internet.use.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 Practitioner.telecom.use.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                              • value @ url
                              • 152. Practitioner.telecom:internet.use.extension:internetCategory
                                Slice NameinternetCategory
                                Definition

                                Optional Extension Element - found in all resources.

                                ShortOptional Extensions Element
                                Control0..1
                                This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                TypeExtension(eCH-0046 Internet Category) (Extension Type: CodeableConcept)
                                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())
                                154. Practitioner.telecom:internet.use.value
                                Definition

                                Primitive value for code

                                ShortPrimitive value for code
                                Control0..1
                                Typestring
                                Is Modifierfalse
                                XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                Summaryfalse
                                156. Practitioner.telecom:internet.rank
                                Definition

                                Specifies a preferred order in which to use a set of contacts. ContactPoints with lower rank values are more preferred than those with higher rank values.

                                ShortSpecify preferred order of use (1 = highest)
                                Comments

                                Note that rank does not necessarily follow the order in which the contacts are represented in the instance.

                                Control0..1
                                TypepositiveInt
                                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()))
                                158. Practitioner.telecom:internet.period
                                Definition

                                Time period when the contact point was/is in use.

                                ShortTime period when the contact point was/is in use
                                Control0..1
                                TypePeriod
                                Is Modifierfalse
                                Summarytrue
                                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                160. Practitioner.telecom:internet.period.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
                                162. Practitioner.telecom:internet.period.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 Practitioner.telecom.period.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                • value @ url
                                • 164. Practitioner.telecom:internet.period.start
                                  Definition

                                  The start of the period. The boundary is inclusive.

                                  ShortStarting time with inclusive boundary
                                  Comments

                                  If the low element is missing, the meaning is that the low boundary is not known.

                                  Control0..1
                                  This element is affected by the following invariants: per-1
                                  TypedateTime
                                  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()))
                                  166. Practitioner.telecom:internet.period.end
                                  Definition

                                  The end of the period. If the end of the period is missing, it means no end was known or planned at the time the instance was created. The start may be in the past, and the end date in the future, which means that period is expected/planned to end at that time.

                                  ShortEnd time with inclusive boundary, if not ongoing
                                  Comments

                                  The high value includes any matching date/time. i.e. 2012-02-03T10:00:00 is in a period that has an end value of 2012-02-03.

                                  Control0..1
                                  This element is affected by the following invariants: per-1
                                  TypedateTime
                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                  Summarytrue
                                  Meaning if MissingIf the end of the period is missing, it means that the period is ongoing
                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                  168. Practitioner.address
                                  Definition

                                  Address(es) of the practitioner that are not role specific (typically home address). Work addresses are not typically entered in this property as they are usually role dependent.

                                  ShortAddress(es) of the practitioner that are not role specific (typically home address)
                                  Comments

                                  The PractitionerRole does not have an address value on it, as it is expected that the location property be used for this purpose (which has an address).

                                  Control0..*
                                  TypeAddress(CH Core Address)
                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                  Must Supporttrue
                                  Summarytrue
                                  Requirements

                                  The home/mailing address of the practitioner is often required for employee administration purposes, and also for some rostering services where the start point (practitioners home) can be used in calculations.

                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                  170. Practitioner.gender
                                  Definition

                                  Administrative Gender - the gender that the person is considered to have for administration and record keeping purposes.

                                  Shortmale | female | other
                                  Control0..1
                                  BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from AdministrativeGender
                                  (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/administrative-gender|4.0.1)

                                  The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.

                                  Typecode
                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                  Summarytrue
                                  Requirements

                                  Needed to address the person correctly.

                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                  172. Practitioner.birthDate
                                  Definition

                                  The date of birth for the practitioner.

                                  ShortThe date on which the practitioner was born
                                  Control0..1
                                  Typedate
                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                  Summarytrue
                                  Requirements

                                  Needed for identification.

                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                  174. Practitioner.photo
                                  Definition

                                  Image of the person.

                                  ShortImage of the person
                                  Control0..*
                                  TypeAttachment
                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                  Summaryfalse
                                  Requirements

                                  Many EHR systems have the capability to capture an image of patients and personnel. Fits with newer social media usage too.

                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                  176. Practitioner.qualification
                                  Definition

                                  The official certifications, training, and licenses that authorize or otherwise pertain to the provision of care by the practitioner. For example, a medical license issued by a medical board authorizing the practitioner to practice medicine within a certian locality.

                                  ShortCertification, licenses, or training pertaining to the provision of care
                                  Control0..*
                                  TypeBackboneElement
                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                  Summaryfalse
                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                  178. Practitioner.qualification.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
                                  180. Practitioner.qualification.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())
                                  182. Practitioner.qualification.modifierExtension
                                  Definition

                                  May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. 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. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

                                  Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

                                  ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                  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 Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
                                  Summarytrue
                                  Requirements

                                  Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

                                  Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
                                  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())
                                  184. Practitioner.qualification.identifier
                                  Definition

                                  An identifier that applies to this person's qualification in this role.

                                  ShortAn identifier for this qualification for the practitioner
                                  NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
                                  Control0..*
                                  TypeIdentifier
                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                  Summaryfalse
                                  Requirements

                                  Often, specific identities are assigned for the qualification.

                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                  186. Practitioner.qualification.code
                                  Definition

                                  Coded representation of the qualification.

                                  ShortCoded representation of the qualification
                                  Control1..1
                                  BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from IVR Formation
                                  (extensible to http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-ems/ValueSet/IVR-VS-formation)
                                  TypeCodeableConcept(CH EMS CodeableConcept)
                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                  Must Supporttrue
                                  Summaryfalse
                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                  188. Practitioner.qualification.period
                                  Definition

                                  Period during which the qualification is valid.

                                  ShortPeriod during which the qualification is valid
                                  Control0..1
                                  TypePeriod
                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                  Summaryfalse
                                  Requirements

                                  Qualifications are often for a limited period of time, and can be revoked.

                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                  190. Practitioner.qualification.issuer
                                  Definition

                                  Organization that regulates and issues the qualification.

                                  ShortOrganization that regulates and issues the qualification
                                  Control0..1
                                  TypeReference(Organization)
                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                  Summaryfalse
                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                  192. Practitioner.communication
                                  Definition

                                  A language the practitioner can use in patient communication.

                                  ShortA language the practitioner can use in patient communication
                                  Comments

                                  The structure aa-BB with this exact casing is one the most widely used notations for locale. However not all systems code this but instead have it as free text. Hence CodeableConcept instead of code as the data type.

                                  Control0..*
                                  BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from CommonLanguages
                                  (preferred to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages)

                                  A human language.

                                  Additional BindingsPurpose
                                  AllLanguagesMax Binding
                                  TypeCodeableConcept
                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                  Summaryfalse
                                  Requirements

                                  Knowing which language a practitioner speaks can help in facilitating communication with patients.

                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))