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Resource Profile: RelatedPerson

Patient Administration

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• Examples for this Profile: RelatedPerson/RelatedPerson-Birmingham-Lancaster, RelatedPerson/RelatedPerson-Birmingham-London, RelatedPerson/RelatedPerson-Lancaster-London, RelatedPerson/RelatedPerson-London-Lancaster... Show 3 more, RelatedPerson/RelatedPerson-MotherCerseiLondon, RelatedPerson/RelatedPerson-Wrexham-Lancaster and RelatedPerson/RelatedPerson-Wrexham-London

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Description of Profiles, Differentials, Snapshots and how the different presentations work.

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Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
RelatedPerson		0..*	UKCoreRelatedPerson	A person that is related to a patient, but who is not a direct target of care
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
extension:contactPreference	N	0..1	(Complex)	The preferred method of contact, contact times and written communication format given by a Patient or Related Person. URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-ContactPreference
extension:copyCorrespondenceIndicator	N	0..1	boolean	Indicates that a Patient contact or RelatedPerson must be copied in to Patient correspondence. URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-CopyCorrespondenceIndicator
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
Slices for identifier	SΣ	1..*	Identifier	A human identifier for this person Slice: Unordered, Open by value:type
identifier:All Slices				Content/Rules for all slices
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
assigner	SΣ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Assigning Facility
identifier	SΣ	1..1	Identifier	Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
system	Σ	0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: https://fhir.nhs.uk/Id/ods-organization-code
value	SΣ	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
identifier:MedicalRecordNumber	SΣ	0..*	MedicalRecordNumber	Medical Record Number
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	SΣ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: NW IdentifierType (required) Fixed Value: As shown (Medical record number)
id		0..0	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..0	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..1	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (Complex)
id		0..0	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..0	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203
version		0..0	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: MR
display		0..0	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected		0..0	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text		0..0	string	Plain text representation of the concept
system	SΣ	0..1	uri	Generic system to represent MRN in NHS Trusts. Can be replaced with a system specified by NHS Trust. For trusts with a PAS/EPR with a FHIR API (e.g. EPIC, Meditech, Cerner, etc), this value will be defined in that API. Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient Example EPIC EPI OID: 1.2.840.114350.1.13.0.1.7.5.737384.0
value	SΣ	1..1	string	The value MUST be unique to the organisation Example General: 123456
assigner	SΣ	1..1	Reference(Organization)	Assigning Facility
identifier	SΣ	1..1	Identifier	Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
system	SΣ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: https://fhir.nhs.uk/Id/ods-organization-code
value	SΣ	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456 Example Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust: R0A
identifier:nhsNumber	SΣ	0..*	NHSIdentifier	UK National Health Identifiers: NHS NUMBER (England and Wales)
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose. Fixed Value: As shown (National Health Plan Identifier)
id		0..0	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..0	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..1	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (Complex)
id		0..0	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..0	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203
version		0..0	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: NH
display		0..0	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected		0..0	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text		0..0	string	Plain text representation of the concept
system	Σ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Binding: UK National Health Identifiers (required) Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value	Σ	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
assigner	SΣ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Assigning Facility
identifier	SΣ	1..1	Identifier	Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
system	Σ	0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: https://fhir.nhs.uk/Id/ods-organization-code
value	SΣ	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
active	?!SΣ	0..1	boolean	Whether this related person's record is in active use.
patient	SΣ	1..1	Reference(Patient)	The patient this person is related to.
identifier	Σ	0..1	MedicalRecordNumber	Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
relationship	SΣ	0..*	CodeableConcept	The nature of the relationship. Binding: UK Core Person Relationship Type (extensible): The nature of the relationship between a patient and the related person.
name	SΣ	0..*	HumanName	A name associated with the person.
telecom	SΣ	0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the person.
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point Binding: ContactPointUse (required): Use of contact point.
birthDate	SΣ	0..1	date	The date on which the related person was born
address	SΣ	0..*	Address	Address where the related person can be contacted or visited.
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Status	Usage	ValueSet	Version	Source
RelatedPerson.identifier.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.identifier.​assigner.identifier.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.identifier:MedicalRecordNumber.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.identifier:MedicalRecordNumber.​type	Base	required	NW IdentifierType	📦0.2.1	This IG
RelatedPerson.identifier:MedicalRecordNumber.​assigner.identifier.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.identifier:nhsNumber.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.identifier:nhsNumber.​type	Base	extensible	IdentifierType	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.identifier:nhsNumber.​system	Base	required	UK National Health Identifiers	📦0.2.1	This IG
RelatedPerson.identifier:nhsNumber.​assigner.identifier.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.relationship	Base	extensible	UK Core Person Relationship Type	📦2.1.0	fhir.r4.ukcore.stu3.currentbuild v0.0
RelatedPerson.telecom.​use	Base	required	ContactPointUse	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Description	Expression
dom-2	error	RelatedPerson	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources	contained.contained.empty()
dom-3	error	RelatedPerson	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource	contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4	error	RelatedPerson	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated	contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5	error	RelatedPerson	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label	contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6	best practice	RelatedPerson	A resource should have narrative for robust management	text.`div`.exists()
ele-1	error	**ALL** elements	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children	hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1	error	**ALL** extensions	Must have either extensions or value[x], not both	extension.exists() != value.exists()

This structure is derived from UKCoreRelatedPerson

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
RelatedPerson		0..*	UKCoreRelatedPerson	A person that is related to a patient, but who is not a direct target of care
Slices for identifier	S	1..*	Identifier	A human identifier for this person Slice: Unordered, Open by value:type
identifier:All Slices				Content/Rules for all slices
assigner	S	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Assigning Facility
identifier	S	1..1	Identifier	Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
system		0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: https://fhir.nhs.uk/Id/ods-organization-code
value	S	1..1	string	The value that is unique
identifier:MedicalRecordNumber	S	0..*	MedicalRecordNumber	Medical Record Number
identifier:nhsNumber	S	0..*	NHSIdentifier	UK National Health Identifiers: NHS NUMBER (England and Wales)
patient
identifier		0..1	MedicalRecordNumber	Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
birthDate	S	0..1	date	The date on which the related person was born
Documentation for this format

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
RelatedPerson		0..*	UKCoreRelatedPerson	A person that is related to a patient, but who is not a direct target of care
id	Σ	0..1	id	Logical id of this artifact
meta	Σ	0..1	Meta	Metadata about the resource
implicitRules	?!Σ	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. Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
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
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
extension:contactPreference	N	0..1	(Complex)	The preferred method of contact, contact times and written communication format given by a Patient or Related Person. URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-ContactPreference
extension:copyCorrespondenceIndicator	N	0..1	boolean	Indicates that a Patient contact or RelatedPerson must be copied in to Patient correspondence. URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-CopyCorrespondenceIndicator
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
Slices for identifier	SΣ	1..*	Identifier	A human identifier for this person Slice: Unordered, Open by value:type
identifier: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 Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
system	Σ	0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value	Σ	0..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	SΣ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Assigning Facility
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
reference	ΣC	0..1	string	Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
type	Σ	0..1	uri	Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient") Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
identifier	SΣ	1..1	Identifier	Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
system	Σ	0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: https://fhir.nhs.uk/Id/ods-organization-code
value	SΣ	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
display	Σ	0..1	string	Text alternative for the resource
identifier:MedicalRecordNumber	SΣ	0..*	MedicalRecordNumber	Medical Record Number
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	SΣ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: NW IdentifierType (required) Fixed Value: As shown (Medical record number)
id		0..0	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..0	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..1	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (Complex)
id		0..0	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..0	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203
version		0..0	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: MR
display		0..0	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected		0..0	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text		0..0	string	Plain text representation of the concept
system	SΣ	0..1	uri	Generic system to represent MRN in NHS Trusts. Can be replaced with a system specified by NHS Trust. For trusts with a PAS/EPR with a FHIR API (e.g. EPIC, Meditech, Cerner, etc), this value will be defined in that API. Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient Example EPIC EPI OID: 1.2.840.114350.1.13.0.1.7.5.737384.0
value	SΣ	1..1	string	The value MUST be unique to the organisation Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	SΣ	1..1	Reference(Organization)	Assigning Facility
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
reference	ΣC	0..1	string	Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
type	Σ	0..1	uri	Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient") Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
identifier	SΣ	1..1	Identifier	Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
system	SΣ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: https://fhir.nhs.uk/Id/ods-organization-code
value	SΣ	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456 Example Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust: R0A
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
display	Σ	0..1	string	Text alternative for the resource
identifier:nhsNumber	SΣ	0..*	NHSIdentifier	UK National Health Identifiers: NHS NUMBER (England and Wales)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose. Fixed Value: As shown (National Health Plan Identifier)
id		0..0	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..0	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..1	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (Complex)
id		0..0	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..0	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203
version		0..0	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: NH
display		0..0	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected		0..0	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text		0..0	string	Plain text representation of the concept
system	Σ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Binding: UK National Health Identifiers (required) Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value	Σ	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	SΣ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Assigning Facility
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
reference	ΣC	0..1	string	Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
type	Σ	0..1	uri	Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient") Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
identifier	SΣ	1..1	Identifier	Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
system	Σ	0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: https://fhir.nhs.uk/Id/ods-organization-code
value	SΣ	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
display	Σ	0..1	string	Text alternative for the resource
active	?!SΣ	0..1	boolean	Whether this related person's record is in active use.
patient	SΣ	1..1	Reference(Patient)	The patient this person is related to.
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
reference	ΣC	0..1	string	Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
type	Σ	0..1	uri	Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient") Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
identifier	Σ	0..1	MedicalRecordNumber	Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
display	Σ	0..1	string	Text alternative for the resource
relationship	SΣ	0..*	CodeableConcept	The nature of the relationship. Binding: UK Core Person Relationship Type (extensible): The nature of the relationship between a patient and the related person.
name	SΣ	0..*	HumanName	A name associated with the person.
telecom	SΣ	0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the person.
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
system	ΣC	0..1	code	phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other Binding: ContactPointSystem (required): Telecommunications form for contact point.
id		0..1	string	xml:id (or equivalent in JSON)
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
extension:otherContactSystem	N	0..1	CodeableConcept	Information about other contact methods which could be used in addition to those listed in `ContactPoint.system`. URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-OtherContactSystem Binding: UK Core Other Contact System (extensible)
value		0..1	string	Primitive value for code
value	Σ	0..1	string	The actual contact point details
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point Binding: ContactPointUse (required): Use of contact point.
rank	Σ	0..1	positiveInt	Specify preferred order of use (1 = highest)
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when the contact point was/is in use
gender	Σ	0..1	code	male | female | other | unknown Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
birthDate	SΣ	0..1	date	The date on which the related person was born
address	SΣ	0..*	Address	Address where the related person can be contacted or visited.
photo		0..*	Attachment	Image of the person
period		0..1	Period	Period of time that this relationship is considered valid
communication		0..*	BackboneElement	A language which may be used to communicate with about the patient's health
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
language		1..1	CodeableConcept	The language which can be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health Binding: AllLanguages (required): A language which may be used to communicate with the related person about the patient's health. Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
preferred		0..1	boolean	Language preference indicator
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Status	Usage	ValueSet	Version	Source
RelatedPerson.language	Base	preferred	Common Languages	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.identifier.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.identifier.​type	Base	extensible	IdentifierType	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.identifier.​assigner.type	Base	extensible	ResourceType	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.identifier.​assigner.identifier.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.identifier.​assigner.identifier.​type	Base	extensible	IdentifierType	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.identifier:MedicalRecordNumber.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.identifier:MedicalRecordNumber.​type	Base	required	NW IdentifierType	📦0.2.1	This IG
RelatedPerson.identifier:MedicalRecordNumber.​assigner.type	Base	extensible	ResourceType	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.identifier:MedicalRecordNumber.​assigner.identifier.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.identifier:MedicalRecordNumber.​assigner.identifier.​type	Base	extensible	IdentifierType	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.identifier:nhsNumber.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.identifier:nhsNumber.​type	Base	extensible	IdentifierType	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.identifier:nhsNumber.​system	Base	required	UK National Health Identifiers	📦0.2.1	This IG
RelatedPerson.identifier:nhsNumber.​assigner.type	Base	extensible	ResourceType	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.identifier:nhsNumber.​assigner.identifier.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.identifier:nhsNumber.​assigner.identifier.​type	Base	extensible	IdentifierType	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.patient.​type	Base	extensible	ResourceType	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.relationship	Base	extensible	UK Core Person Relationship Type	📦2.1.0	fhir.r4.ukcore.stu3.currentbuild v0.0
RelatedPerson.telecom.​system	Base	required	ContactPointSystem	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.telecom.​use	Base	required	ContactPointUse	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.gender	Base	required	AdministrativeGender	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.communication.​language	Base	required	All Languages	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Description	Expression
dom-2	error	RelatedPerson	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources	contained.contained.empty()
dom-3	error	RelatedPerson	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource	contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4	error	RelatedPerson	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated	contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5	error	RelatedPerson	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label	contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6	best practice	RelatedPerson	A resource should have narrative for robust management	text.`div`.exists()
ele-1	error	**ALL** elements	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children	hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1	error	**ALL** extensions	Must have either extensions or value[x], not both	extension.exists() != value.exists()

This structure is derived from UKCoreRelatedPerson

Summary

Mandatory: 1 element(2 nested mandatory elements)
Must-Support: 7 elements

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

• Medical Record Number (https://fhir.nwgenomics.nhs.uk/StructureDefinition/MedicalRecordNumber)
• NHS Identifier (https://fhir.nwgenomics.nhs.uk/StructureDefinition/NHSIdentifier)

Slices

This structure defines the following Slices:

• The element 1 is sliced based on the value of RelatedPerson.identifier

Key Elements View

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
RelatedPerson		0..*	UKCoreRelatedPerson	A person that is related to a patient, but who is not a direct target of care
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
extension:contactPreference	N	0..1	(Complex)	The preferred method of contact, contact times and written communication format given by a Patient or Related Person. URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-ContactPreference
extension:copyCorrespondenceIndicator	N	0..1	boolean	Indicates that a Patient contact or RelatedPerson must be copied in to Patient correspondence. URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-CopyCorrespondenceIndicator
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
Slices for identifier	SΣ	1..*	Identifier	A human identifier for this person Slice: Unordered, Open by value:type
identifier:All Slices				Content/Rules for all slices
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
assigner	SΣ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Assigning Facility
identifier	SΣ	1..1	Identifier	Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
system	Σ	0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: https://fhir.nhs.uk/Id/ods-organization-code
value	SΣ	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
identifier:MedicalRecordNumber	SΣ	0..*	MedicalRecordNumber	Medical Record Number
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	SΣ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: NW IdentifierType (required) Fixed Value: As shown (Medical record number)
id		0..0	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..0	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..1	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (Complex)
id		0..0	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..0	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203
version		0..0	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: MR
display		0..0	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected		0..0	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text		0..0	string	Plain text representation of the concept
system	SΣ	0..1	uri	Generic system to represent MRN in NHS Trusts. Can be replaced with a system specified by NHS Trust. For trusts with a PAS/EPR with a FHIR API (e.g. EPIC, Meditech, Cerner, etc), this value will be defined in that API. Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient Example EPIC EPI OID: 1.2.840.114350.1.13.0.1.7.5.737384.0
value	SΣ	1..1	string	The value MUST be unique to the organisation Example General: 123456
assigner	SΣ	1..1	Reference(Organization)	Assigning Facility
identifier	SΣ	1..1	Identifier	Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
system	SΣ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: https://fhir.nhs.uk/Id/ods-organization-code
value	SΣ	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456 Example Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust: R0A
identifier:nhsNumber	SΣ	0..*	NHSIdentifier	UK National Health Identifiers: NHS NUMBER (England and Wales)
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose. Fixed Value: As shown (National Health Plan Identifier)
id		0..0	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..0	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..1	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (Complex)
id		0..0	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..0	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203
version		0..0	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: NH
display		0..0	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected		0..0	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text		0..0	string	Plain text representation of the concept
system	Σ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Binding: UK National Health Identifiers (required) Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value	Σ	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
assigner	SΣ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Assigning Facility
identifier	SΣ	1..1	Identifier	Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
system	Σ	0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: https://fhir.nhs.uk/Id/ods-organization-code
value	SΣ	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
active	?!SΣ	0..1	boolean	Whether this related person's record is in active use.
patient	SΣ	1..1	Reference(Patient)	The patient this person is related to.
identifier	Σ	0..1	MedicalRecordNumber	Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
relationship	SΣ	0..*	CodeableConcept	The nature of the relationship. Binding: UK Core Person Relationship Type (extensible): The nature of the relationship between a patient and the related person.
name	SΣ	0..*	HumanName	A name associated with the person.
telecom	SΣ	0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the person.
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point Binding: ContactPointUse (required): Use of contact point.
birthDate	SΣ	0..1	date	The date on which the related person was born
address	SΣ	0..*	Address	Address where the related person can be contacted or visited.
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Status	Usage	ValueSet	Version	Source
RelatedPerson.identifier.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.identifier.​assigner.identifier.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.identifier:MedicalRecordNumber.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.identifier:MedicalRecordNumber.​type	Base	required	NW IdentifierType	📦0.2.1	This IG
RelatedPerson.identifier:MedicalRecordNumber.​assigner.identifier.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.identifier:nhsNumber.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.identifier:nhsNumber.​type	Base	extensible	IdentifierType	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.identifier:nhsNumber.​system	Base	required	UK National Health Identifiers	📦0.2.1	This IG
RelatedPerson.identifier:nhsNumber.​assigner.identifier.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.relationship	Base	extensible	UK Core Person Relationship Type	📦2.1.0	fhir.r4.ukcore.stu3.currentbuild v0.0
RelatedPerson.telecom.​use	Base	required	ContactPointUse	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Description	Expression
dom-2	error	RelatedPerson	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources	contained.contained.empty()
dom-3	error	RelatedPerson	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource	contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4	error	RelatedPerson	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated	contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5	error	RelatedPerson	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label	contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6	best practice	RelatedPerson	A resource should have narrative for robust management	text.`div`.exists()
ele-1	error	**ALL** elements	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children	hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1	error	**ALL** extensions	Must have either extensions or value[x], not both	extension.exists() != value.exists()

Differential View

This structure is derived from UKCoreRelatedPerson

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
RelatedPerson		0..*	UKCoreRelatedPerson	A person that is related to a patient, but who is not a direct target of care
Slices for identifier	S	1..*	Identifier	A human identifier for this person Slice: Unordered, Open by value:type
identifier:All Slices				Content/Rules for all slices
assigner	S	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Assigning Facility
identifier	S	1..1	Identifier	Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
system		0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: https://fhir.nhs.uk/Id/ods-organization-code
value	S	1..1	string	The value that is unique
identifier:MedicalRecordNumber	S	0..*	MedicalRecordNumber	Medical Record Number
identifier:nhsNumber	S	0..*	NHSIdentifier	UK National Health Identifiers: NHS NUMBER (England and Wales)
patient
identifier		0..1	MedicalRecordNumber	Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
birthDate	S	0..1	date	The date on which the related person was born
Documentation for this format

Snapshot View

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
RelatedPerson		0..*	UKCoreRelatedPerson	A person that is related to a patient, but who is not a direct target of care
id	Σ	0..1	id	Logical id of this artifact
meta	Σ	0..1	Meta	Metadata about the resource
implicitRules	?!Σ	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. Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
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
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
extension:contactPreference	N	0..1	(Complex)	The preferred method of contact, contact times and written communication format given by a Patient or Related Person. URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-ContactPreference
extension:copyCorrespondenceIndicator	N	0..1	boolean	Indicates that a Patient contact or RelatedPerson must be copied in to Patient correspondence. URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-CopyCorrespondenceIndicator
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
Slices for identifier	SΣ	1..*	Identifier	A human identifier for this person Slice: Unordered, Open by value:type
identifier: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 Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
system	Σ	0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value	Σ	0..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	SΣ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Assigning Facility
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
reference	ΣC	0..1	string	Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
type	Σ	0..1	uri	Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient") Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
identifier	SΣ	1..1	Identifier	Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
system	Σ	0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: https://fhir.nhs.uk/Id/ods-organization-code
value	SΣ	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
display	Σ	0..1	string	Text alternative for the resource
identifier:MedicalRecordNumber	SΣ	0..*	MedicalRecordNumber	Medical Record Number
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	SΣ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: NW IdentifierType (required) Fixed Value: As shown (Medical record number)
id		0..0	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..0	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..1	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (Complex)
id		0..0	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..0	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203
version		0..0	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: MR
display		0..0	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected		0..0	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text		0..0	string	Plain text representation of the concept
system	SΣ	0..1	uri	Generic system to represent MRN in NHS Trusts. Can be replaced with a system specified by NHS Trust. For trusts with a PAS/EPR with a FHIR API (e.g. EPIC, Meditech, Cerner, etc), this value will be defined in that API. Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient Example EPIC EPI OID: 1.2.840.114350.1.13.0.1.7.5.737384.0
value	SΣ	1..1	string	The value MUST be unique to the organisation Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	SΣ	1..1	Reference(Organization)	Assigning Facility
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
reference	ΣC	0..1	string	Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
type	Σ	0..1	uri	Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient") Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
identifier	SΣ	1..1	Identifier	Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
system	SΣ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: https://fhir.nhs.uk/Id/ods-organization-code
value	SΣ	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456 Example Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust: R0A
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
display	Σ	0..1	string	Text alternative for the resource
identifier:nhsNumber	SΣ	0..*	NHSIdentifier	UK National Health Identifiers: NHS NUMBER (England and Wales)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose. Fixed Value: As shown (National Health Plan Identifier)
id		0..0	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..0	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..1	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (Complex)
id		0..0	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..0	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203
version		0..0	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: NH
display		0..0	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected		0..0	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text		0..0	string	Plain text representation of the concept
system	Σ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Binding: UK National Health Identifiers (required) Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value	Σ	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	SΣ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Assigning Facility
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
reference	ΣC	0..1	string	Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
type	Σ	0..1	uri	Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient") Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
identifier	SΣ	1..1	Identifier	Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
system	Σ	0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: https://fhir.nhs.uk/Id/ods-organization-code
value	SΣ	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
display	Σ	0..1	string	Text alternative for the resource
active	?!SΣ	0..1	boolean	Whether this related person's record is in active use.
patient	SΣ	1..1	Reference(Patient)	The patient this person is related to.
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
reference	ΣC	0..1	string	Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
type	Σ	0..1	uri	Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient") Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
identifier	Σ	0..1	MedicalRecordNumber	Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
display	Σ	0..1	string	Text alternative for the resource
relationship	SΣ	0..*	CodeableConcept	The nature of the relationship. Binding: UK Core Person Relationship Type (extensible): The nature of the relationship between a patient and the related person.
name	SΣ	0..*	HumanName	A name associated with the person.
telecom	SΣ	0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the person.
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
system	ΣC	0..1	code	phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other Binding: ContactPointSystem (required): Telecommunications form for contact point.
id		0..1	string	xml:id (or equivalent in JSON)
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
extension:otherContactSystem	N	0..1	CodeableConcept	Information about other contact methods which could be used in addition to those listed in `ContactPoint.system`. URL: https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/Extension-UKCore-OtherContactSystem Binding: UK Core Other Contact System (extensible)
value		0..1	string	Primitive value for code
value	Σ	0..1	string	The actual contact point details
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point Binding: ContactPointUse (required): Use of contact point.
rank	Σ	0..1	positiveInt	Specify preferred order of use (1 = highest)
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when the contact point was/is in use
gender	Σ	0..1	code	male | female | other | unknown Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
birthDate	SΣ	0..1	date	The date on which the related person was born
address	SΣ	0..*	Address	Address where the related person can be contacted or visited.
photo		0..*	Attachment	Image of the person
period		0..1	Period	Period of time that this relationship is considered valid
communication		0..*	BackboneElement	A language which may be used to communicate with about the patient's health
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
language		1..1	CodeableConcept	The language which can be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health Binding: AllLanguages (required): A language which may be used to communicate with the related person about the patient's health. Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
preferred		0..1	boolean	Language preference indicator
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Status	Usage	ValueSet	Version	Source
RelatedPerson.language	Base	preferred	Common Languages	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.identifier.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.identifier.​type	Base	extensible	IdentifierType	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.identifier.​assigner.type	Base	extensible	ResourceType	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.identifier.​assigner.identifier.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.identifier.​assigner.identifier.​type	Base	extensible	IdentifierType	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.identifier:MedicalRecordNumber.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.identifier:MedicalRecordNumber.​type	Base	required	NW IdentifierType	📦0.2.1	This IG
RelatedPerson.identifier:MedicalRecordNumber.​assigner.type	Base	extensible	ResourceType	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.identifier:MedicalRecordNumber.​assigner.identifier.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.identifier:MedicalRecordNumber.​assigner.identifier.​type	Base	extensible	IdentifierType	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.identifier:nhsNumber.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.identifier:nhsNumber.​type	Base	extensible	IdentifierType	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.identifier:nhsNumber.​system	Base	required	UK National Health Identifiers	📦0.2.1	This IG
RelatedPerson.identifier:nhsNumber.​assigner.type	Base	extensible	ResourceType	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.identifier:nhsNumber.​assigner.identifier.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.identifier:nhsNumber.​assigner.identifier.​type	Base	extensible	IdentifierType	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.patient.​type	Base	extensible	ResourceType	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.relationship	Base	extensible	UK Core Person Relationship Type	📦2.1.0	fhir.r4.ukcore.stu3.currentbuild v0.0
RelatedPerson.telecom.​system	Base	required	ContactPointSystem	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.telecom.​use	Base	required	ContactPointUse	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.gender	Base	required	AdministrativeGender	📍4.0.1	FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.communication.​language	Base	required	All Languages	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Description	Expression
dom-2	error	RelatedPerson	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources	contained.contained.empty()
dom-3	error	RelatedPerson	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource	contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4	error	RelatedPerson	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated	contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5	error	RelatedPerson	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label	contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6	best practice	RelatedPerson	A resource should have narrative for robust management	text.`div`.exists()
ele-1	error	**ALL** elements	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children	hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1	error	**ALL** extensions	Must have either extensions or value[x], not both	extension.exists() != value.exists()

This structure is derived from UKCoreRelatedPerson

Summary

Mandatory: 1 element(2 nested mandatory elements)
Must-Support: 7 elements

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

• Medical Record Number (https://fhir.nwgenomics.nhs.uk/StructureDefinition/MedicalRecordNumber)
• NHS Identifier (https://fhir.nwgenomics.nhs.uk/StructureDefinition/NHSIdentifier)

Slices

This structure defines the following Slices:

• The element 1 is sliced based on the value of RelatedPerson.identifier