HL7 FHIR Implementation Guide: DK Core
3.8.0 - ci-build
HL7 FHIR Implementation Guide: DK Core
3.8.0 - ci-build
HL7 FHIR Implementation Guide: DK Core, published by HL7 Denmark. This guide is not an authorized publication; it is the continuous build for version 3.8.0 built by the FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) CI Build. This version is based on the current content of https://github.com/hl7dk/dk-core/ and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions
| Official URL: http://hl7.dk/fhir/core/StructureDefinition/dk-core-practitioner | Version: 3.8.0 | |||
| Draft as of 2026-11-07 | Computable Name: DkCorePractitioner | |||
HL7 Denmark core profile for health professionals and other actors relevant in citizen and patient pathways
The Danish Core Practitioner profile is intended to encapsulate the most common and basic data model of practitioners in Danish healthcare systems covering both primary sector, secondary sector (medical specialists ([DA] speciallæger) and hospitals) and municipality cases. As such the profile should be usable in most Danish contexts. Practitioner is broadly defined (just as it is in the original FHIR ressource), and may be used to define all the professionals involvel directly or indirectly in citizen and patient care.
Be especially aware that the Practitioner profile is only used for describing persons and their qualifications, independent of their current or previous professional roles. Use the international PractitionerRole ressource, if roles of a practitioner needs to be described. This also means that Practitioners are not classified as "Chief Physician" or other titles that denotes their position. The profile is simple and focuses on personal qualifications.
The qualification.code has an extendable ValueSet that includes all official authorizations as defined by https://www.retsinformation.dk/eli/lta/2019/731, and derived from http://autregwebservice.sst.dk/autregservice.asmx/GetAllProfessionGroups. In the original set, Code (5176) was not uniqe, and have been converted to 5176a and 5176b respectively. However, the official codes should not limit the use of the practioner profile. E.g. if you need to represent another professional group e.g. social worker OR if you need to represent a qualification, important for a local context e.g. that someone has completed advanced pressure ulcer care training you have different options. You may for example extend the valueSet, add the qualification as plain text, slice the qualification attribute or choose not to represent the qualification.
When exchanging practitioner data across European borders, be aware that HL7 EU Core Practitioner requires at least one Practitioner.name. This is not a requirement in DkCorePractitioner.
Usages:
You can also check for usages in the FHIR IG Statistics
Description of Profiles, Differentials, Snapshots and how the different presentations work.
| Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints Filter:  |
|---|---|---|---|---|
  Practitioner |
0..* | Practitioner | A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services | |
  implicitRules |
0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created | |
 modifierExtension |
0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored | |
  Slices for qualification |
0..* | BackboneElement | Certification, licenses, or training pertaining to the provision of care Slice: Unordered, Open by value:identifier.system | |
   qualification:All Slices |
Content/Rules for all slices | |||
  modifierExtension |
0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized | |
  code |
1..1 | CodeableConcept | Coded representation of the qualification Binding: v2 table 0360, Version 2.7 (example): Specific qualification the practitioner has to provide a service. | |
  qualification:officialHealthAuthorization |
0..* | BackboneElement | Certification, licenses, or training pertaining to the provision of care | |
 modifierExtension |
0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized | |
| identifier |
0..* | AuthorizationIdentifier | [DA] Autorisationskode, som specificeret af autorisationsregisteret | |
 code |
1..1 | CodeableConcept | [DA] Kode for kvalifikation, som specificeret af autorisationsregisteret Binding: DK Profession Group (extensible) | |
| Documentation for this format | ||||
| Path | Status | Usage | ValueSet | Version | Source |
| Practitioner.qualification.code | Base | example | v2 table 0360, Version 2.7 | 📦0360 | FHIR Std. |
| Practitioner.qualification:officialHealthAuthorization.code | Base | extensible | DK Profession Group | 📦3.8.0 | This IG |
| Id | Grade | Path(s) | Description | Expression |
This structure is derived from Practitioner
| Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints Filter: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practitioner |
0..* | Practitioner | A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services | |
| Slices for qualification |
0..* | BackboneElement | Certification, licenses, or training pertaining to the provision of care Slice: Unordered, Open by value:identifier.system | |
| qualification:officialHealthAuthorization |
0..* | BackboneElement | Certification, licenses, or training pertaining to the provision of care | |
| identifier |
0..* | AuthorizationIdentifier | [DA] Autorisationskode, som specificeret af autorisationsregisteret | |
| code |
1..1 | CodeableConcept | [DA] Kode for kvalifikation, som specificeret af autorisationsregisteret Binding: DK Profession Group (extensible) | |
| Documentation for this format | ||||
| Path | Status | Usage | ValueSet | Version | Source |
| Practitioner.qualification:officialHealthAuthorization.code | Base | extensible | DK Profession Group | 📦3.8.0 | This IG |
| Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints Filter: | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practitioner |
0..* | Practitioner | A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services | |||||
| id |
0..1 | id | Logical id of this artifact | |||||
| meta |
0..1 | Meta | Metadata about the resource | |||||
| implicitRules |
0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created | |||||
| language |
0..1 | code | Language of the resource content Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
| |||||
| text |
0..1 | Narrative | Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements | |||||
| contained |
0..* | Resource | Contained, inline Resources | |||||
 extension |
0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations | |||||
| modifierExtension |
0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored | |||||
| identifier |
0..* | Identifier | An identifier for the person as this agent | |||||
| active |
0..1 | boolean | Whether this practitioner's record is in active use | |||||
| name |
0..* | HumanName | The name(s) associated with the practitioner | |||||
| telecom |
0..* | ContactPoint | A contact detail for the practitioner (that apply to all roles) | |||||
| address |
0..* | Address | Address(es) of the practitioner that are not role specific (typically home address) | |||||
| gender |
0..1 | code | male | female | other | unknown Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes. | |||||
| birthDate |
0..1 | date | The date on which the practitioner was born | |||||
| photo |
0..* | Attachment | Image of the person | |||||
 Slices for qualification |
0..* | BackboneElement | Certification, licenses, or training pertaining to the provision of care Slice: Unordered, Open by value:identifier.system | |||||
 qualification:All Slices |
Content/Rules for all slices | |||||||
| id |
0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
| extension |
0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations | |||||
| modifierExtension |
0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized | |||||
| identifier |
0..* | Identifier | An identifier for this qualification for the practitioner | |||||
| code |
1..1 | CodeableConcept | Coded representation of the qualification Binding: v2 table 0360, Version 2.7 (example): Specific qualification the practitioner has to provide a service. | |||||
| period |
0..1 | Period | Period during which the qualification is valid | |||||
 issuer |
0..1 | Reference(Organization) | Organization that regulates and issues the qualification | |||||
| qualification:officialHealthAuthorization |
0..* | BackboneElement | Certification, licenses, or training pertaining to the provision of care | |||||
| id |
0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
| extension |
0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations | |||||
| modifierExtension |
0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized | |||||
| identifier |
0..* | AuthorizationIdentifier | [DA] Autorisationskode, som specificeret af autorisationsregisteret | |||||
| code |
1..1 | CodeableConcept | [DA] Kode for kvalifikation, som specificeret af autorisationsregisteret Binding: DK Profession Group (extensible) | |||||
| period |
0..1 | Period | Period during which the qualification is valid | |||||
| issuer |
0..1 | Reference(Organization) | Organization that regulates and issues the qualification | |||||
 communication |
0..* | CodeableConcept | A language the practitioner can use in patient communication Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
| |||||
| Documentation for this format | ||||||||
| Path | Status | Usage | ValueSet | Version | Source |
| Practitioner.language | Base | preferred | Common Languages | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. |
| Practitioner.gender | Base | required | AdministrativeGender | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. |
| Practitioner.qualification.code | Base | example | v2 table 0360, Version 2.7 | 📦0360 | FHIR Std. |
| Practitioner.qualification:officialHealthAuthorization.code | Base | extensible | DK Profession Group | 📦3.8.0 | This IG |
| Practitioner.communication | Base | preferred | Common Languages | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. |
| Id | Grade | Path(s) | Description | Expression |
This structure is derived from Practitioner
Summary
Structures
This structure refers to these other structures:
Slices
This structure defines the following Slices:
Key Elements View
| Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints Filter: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practitioner |
0..* | Practitioner | A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services | |
| implicitRules |
0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created | |
| modifierExtension |
0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored | |
| Slices for qualification |
0..* | BackboneElement | Certification, licenses, or training pertaining to the provision of care Slice: Unordered, Open by value:identifier.system | |
| qualification:All Slices |
Content/Rules for all slices | |||
| modifierExtension |
0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized | |
| code |
1..1 | CodeableConcept | Coded representation of the qualification Binding: v2 table 0360, Version 2.7 (example): Specific qualification the practitioner has to provide a service. | |
| qualification:officialHealthAuthorization |
0..* | BackboneElement | Certification, licenses, or training pertaining to the provision of care | |
| modifierExtension |
0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized | |
| identifier |
0..* | AuthorizationIdentifier | [DA] Autorisationskode, som specificeret af autorisationsregisteret | |
| code |
1..1 | CodeableConcept | [DA] Kode for kvalifikation, som specificeret af autorisationsregisteret Binding: DK Profession Group (extensible) | |
| Documentation for this format | ||||
| Path | Status | Usage | ValueSet | Version | Source |
| Practitioner.qualification.code | Base | example | v2 table 0360, Version 2.7 | 📦0360 | FHIR Std. |
| Practitioner.qualification:officialHealthAuthorization.code | Base | extensible | DK Profession Group | 📦3.8.0 | This IG |
| Id | Grade | Path(s) | Description | Expression |
Differential View
This structure is derived from Practitioner
| Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints Filter: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practitioner |
0..* | Practitioner | A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services | |
| Slices for qualification |
0..* | BackboneElement | Certification, licenses, or training pertaining to the provision of care Slice: Unordered, Open by value:identifier.system | |
| qualification:officialHealthAuthorization |
0..* | BackboneElement | Certification, licenses, or training pertaining to the provision of care | |
| identifier |
0..* | AuthorizationIdentifier | [DA] Autorisationskode, som specificeret af autorisationsregisteret | |
| code |
1..1 | CodeableConcept | [DA] Kode for kvalifikation, som specificeret af autorisationsregisteret Binding: DK Profession Group (extensible) | |
| Documentation for this format | ||||
| Path | Status | Usage | ValueSet | Version | Source |
| Practitioner.qualification:officialHealthAuthorization.code | Base | extensible | DK Profession Group | 📦3.8.0 | This IG |
Snapshot View
| Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints Filter: | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practitioner |
0..* | Practitioner | A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services | |||||
| id |
0..1 | id | Logical id of this artifact | |||||
| meta |
0..1 | Meta | Metadata about the resource | |||||
| implicitRules |
0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created | |||||
| language |
0..1 | code | Language of the resource content Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
| |||||
| text |
0..1 | Narrative | Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements | |||||
| contained |
0..* | Resource | Contained, inline Resources | |||||
| extension |
0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations | |||||
| modifierExtension |
0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored | |||||
| identifier |
0..* | Identifier | An identifier for the person as this agent | |||||
| active |
0..1 | boolean | Whether this practitioner's record is in active use | |||||
| name |
0..* | HumanName | The name(s) associated with the practitioner | |||||
| telecom |
0..* | ContactPoint | A contact detail for the practitioner (that apply to all roles) | |||||
| address |
0..* | Address | Address(es) of the practitioner that are not role specific (typically home address) | |||||
| gender |
0..1 | code | male | female | other | unknown Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes. | |||||
| birthDate |
0..1 | date | The date on which the practitioner was born | |||||
| photo |
0..* | Attachment | Image of the person | |||||
| Slices for qualification |
0..* | BackboneElement | Certification, licenses, or training pertaining to the provision of care Slice: Unordered, Open by value:identifier.system | |||||
| qualification:All Slices |
Content/Rules for all slices | |||||||
| id |
0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
| extension |
0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations | |||||
| modifierExtension |
0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized | |||||
| identifier |
0..* | Identifier | An identifier for this qualification for the practitioner | |||||
| code |
1..1 | CodeableConcept | Coded representation of the qualification Binding: v2 table 0360, Version 2.7 (example): Specific qualification the practitioner has to provide a service. | |||||
| period |
0..1 | Period | Period during which the qualification is valid | |||||
| issuer |
0..1 | Reference(Organization) | Organization that regulates and issues the qualification | |||||
| qualification:officialHealthAuthorization |
0..* | BackboneElement | Certification, licenses, or training pertaining to the provision of care | |||||
| id |
0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
| extension |
0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations | |||||
| modifierExtension |
0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized | |||||
| identifier |
0..* | AuthorizationIdentifier | [DA] Autorisationskode, som specificeret af autorisationsregisteret | |||||
| code |
1..1 | CodeableConcept | [DA] Kode for kvalifikation, som specificeret af autorisationsregisteret Binding: DK Profession Group (extensible) | |||||
| period |
0..1 | Period | Period during which the qualification is valid | |||||
| issuer |
0..1 | Reference(Organization) | Organization that regulates and issues the qualification | |||||
| communication |
0..* | CodeableConcept | A language the practitioner can use in patient communication Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
| |||||
| Documentation for this format | ||||||||
| Path | Status | Usage | ValueSet | Version | Source |
| Practitioner.language | Base | preferred | Common Languages | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. |
| Practitioner.gender | Base | required | AdministrativeGender | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. |
| Practitioner.qualification.code | Base | example | v2 table 0360, Version 2.7 | 📦0360 | FHIR Std. |
| Practitioner.qualification:officialHealthAuthorization.code | Base | extensible | DK Profession Group | 📦3.8.0 | This IG |
| Practitioner.communication | Base | preferred | Common Languages | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. |
| Id | Grade | Path(s) | Description | Expression |
This structure is derived from Practitioner
Summary
Structures
This structure refers to these other structures:
Slices
This structure defines the following Slices:
Other representations of profile: CSV, Excel, Schematron