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Logical Model: PatientLogicalModel - Detailed Descriptions

Active as of 2025-09-26

Definitions for the PatientLogicalModel logical model.

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

0. PatientLogicalModel
Definition

Exchange requirements example for the Patient Resource.

ShortPatient Logical Model
Control0..*
Is Modifierfalse
Logical ModelInstances of this logical model are not marked to be the target of a Reference
2. PatientLogicalModel.name
Definition

Patient name

ShortName
Control1..*
TypeBackboneElement
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
4. PatientLogicalModel.name.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
6. PatientLogicalModel.name.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 PatientLogicalModel.name.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ url
  • 8. PatientLogicalModel.name.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())
    10. PatientLogicalModel.name.firstName
    Definition

    Patient first name

    ShortFirst name
    Control1..1
    Typestring
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    12. PatientLogicalModel.name.middleName
    Definition

    Patient middle name

    ShortMiddle name
    Control0..1
    Typestring
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    14. PatientLogicalModel.maritalStatus
    Definition

    Patient marital status

    ShortMarital status
    Control0..1
    TypeBackboneElement
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    16. PatientLogicalModel.maritalStatus.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
    18. PatientLogicalModel.maritalStatus.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 PatientLogicalModel.maritalStatus.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
    • value @ url
    • 20. PatientLogicalModel.maritalStatus.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())
      22. PatientLogicalModel.maritalStatus.status
      Definition

      A marital status

      ShortStatus
      Control1..1
      BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from Marital Status Codes
      (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/marital-status)
      TypeCodeableConcept
      24. PatientLogicalModel.maritalStatus.effectiveDate
      Definition

      Date when status came into effect

      ShortEffective date
      Control1..1
      Typedate
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      26. PatientLogicalModel.relatedPerson
      Definition

      Someone related to the patient

      ShortRelated person
      Control0..1
      Typehttp://jembi.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/RelatedPersonLogicalModel
      Summarytrue

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

      0. PatientLogicalModel
      Definition

      Exchange requirements example for the Patient Resource.

      ShortPatient Logical Model
      Logical ModelInstances of this logical model are not marked to be the target of a Reference
      2. PatientLogicalModel.name
      Definition

      Patient name

      ShortName
      Control1..*
      TypeBackboneElement
      4. PatientLogicalModel.name.firstName
      Definition

      Patient first name

      ShortFirst name
      Control1..1
      Typestring
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      6. PatientLogicalModel.name.middleName
      Definition

      Patient middle name

      ShortMiddle name
      Control0..1
      Typestring
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      8. PatientLogicalModel.maritalStatus
      Definition

      Patient marital status

      ShortMarital status
      Control0..1
      TypeBackboneElement
      10. PatientLogicalModel.maritalStatus.status
      Definition

      A marital status

      ShortStatus
      Control1..1
      BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from Marital Status Codes
      (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/marital-status)
      TypeCodeableConcept
      12. PatientLogicalModel.maritalStatus.effectiveDate
      Definition

      Date when status came into effect

      ShortEffective date
      Control1..1
      Typedate
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      14. PatientLogicalModel.relatedPerson
      Definition

      Someone related to the patient

      ShortRelated person
      Control0..1
      Typehttp://jembi.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/RelatedPersonLogicalModel

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

      0. PatientLogicalModel
      Definition

      Exchange requirements example for the Patient Resource.

      ShortPatient Logical Model
      Control0..*
      Is Modifierfalse
      Logical ModelInstances of this logical model are not marked to be the target of a Reference
      2. PatientLogicalModel.name
      Definition

      Patient name

      ShortName
      Control1..*
      TypeBackboneElement
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      4. PatientLogicalModel.name.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
      6. PatientLogicalModel.name.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 PatientLogicalModel.name.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
      • value @ url
      • 8. PatientLogicalModel.name.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())
        10. PatientLogicalModel.name.firstName
        Definition

        Patient first name

        ShortFirst name
        Control1..1
        Typestring
        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
        12. PatientLogicalModel.name.middleName
        Definition

        Patient middle name

        ShortMiddle name
        Control0..1
        Typestring
        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
        14. PatientLogicalModel.maritalStatus
        Definition

        Patient marital status

        ShortMarital status
        Control0..1
        TypeBackboneElement
        Summarytrue
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        16. PatientLogicalModel.maritalStatus.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
        18. PatientLogicalModel.maritalStatus.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 PatientLogicalModel.maritalStatus.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
        • value @ url
        • 20. PatientLogicalModel.maritalStatus.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())
          22. PatientLogicalModel.maritalStatus.status
          Definition

          A marital status

          ShortStatus
          Control1..1
          BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from Marital Status Codes
          (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/marital-status)
          TypeCodeableConcept
          24. PatientLogicalModel.maritalStatus.effectiveDate
          Definition

          Date when status came into effect

          ShortEffective date
          Control1..1
          Typedate
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          26. PatientLogicalModel.relatedPerson
          Definition

          Someone related to the patient

          ShortRelated person
          Control0..1
          Typehttp://jembi.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/RelatedPersonLogicalModel
          Summarytrue