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Resource Profile: CAeReCPatient

The Patient resources contain demographics and other administrative information about the individual who is the subject of the referral.

Usage:

• Refer to this Resource Profile: CAeReCAppointment, CAeReCCommunication, CAeReCDocumentReference, CAeReCQuestionnaireResponse and CAeReCServiceRequest

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This structure is derived from Patient

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Patient			Patient
identifier	S	1..*	Identifier	An identifier for this patient
system	S	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value
value	S	1..1	string	The value that is unique
name	S	1..*	HumanName	A name associated with the patient
family	S	1..1	string	Family name (often called 'Surname')
given	S	0..*	string	Given names (not always 'first'). Includes middle names
telecom	S	0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the individual
system	S	0..1	code	phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other
value	S	1..1	string	The actual contact point details
use	S	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point
gender	S	0..1	code	male | female | other | unknown
birthDate	S	0..1	date	The date of birth for the individual
address	S	0..*	Address	An address for the individual
text	S	0..1	string	Text representation of the address
postalCode	S	0..1	string	Postal code for area
country	S	0..1	string	Country (e.g. can be ISO 3166 2 or 3 letter code)
maritalStatus		0..1	CodeableConcept	Marital (civil) status of a patient
contact		0..*	BackboneElement	A contact party (e.g. guardian, partner, friend) for the patient
relationship	S	0..*	CodeableConcept	The kind of relationship Binding: https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/io/CA-eReC/CodeSystem/patient-contact-relationship (extensible)
name	S	0..1	HumanName	A name associated with the contact person
telecom	S	0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the person
communication		0..*	BackboneElement	A language which may be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
CommunicationBarrier	S	0..*	(Complex)	Communication Barrier URL: https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/io/CA-eReC/StructureDefinition/CA-eReC-ext-CommunicationBarrier
value[x]	S	0..1	Coding	Value of extension Binding: https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/io/CA-eReC/CodeSystem/communication-barrier (extensible)
code	S	0..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Binding: https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/io/CA-eReC/CodeSystem/communication-barrier (extensible): Contains codes required to identify if the patient speaks/understands an offical language (english/french), or if she/he does not and an interpretor is required.
language	S	1..1	CodeableConcept	The language which can be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health
preferred	S	0..1	boolean	Language preference indicator
generalPractitioner		0..*	Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization)	Patient's nominated primary care provider
reference	S	0..1	string	Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
identifier	S	0..1	Identifier	Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
system	S	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value
value	S	1..1	string	The value that is unique
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path	Conformance	ValueSet	URI
Patient.contact.relationship	extensible	https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/io/CA-eReC/CodeSystem/patient-contact-relationship https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/io/CA-eReC/CodeSystem/patient-contact-relationship
Patient.communication.extension:CommunicationBarrier.value[x]	extensible	https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/io/CA-eReC/CodeSystem/communication-barrier https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/io/CA-eReC/CodeSystem/communication-barrier
Patient.communication.extension:CommunicationBarrier.value[x].code	extensible	https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/io/CA-eReC/CodeSystem/communication-barrier https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/io/CA-eReC/CodeSystem/communication-barrier

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Patient		0..*	Patient	Information about an individual or animal receiving health care services
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier	SΣ	1..*	Identifier	An identifier for this patient
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 Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value	SΣ	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
active	?!Σ	0..1	boolean	Whether this patient's record is in active use
name	SΣ	1..*	HumanName	A name associated with the patient
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden Binding: NameUse (required): The use of a human name.
family	SΣ	1..1	string	Family name (often called 'Surname')
given	SΣ	0..*	string	Given names (not always 'first'). Includes middle names This repeating element order: Given Names appear in the correct order for presenting the name
telecom	SΣ	0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the individual
system	SΣC	0..1	code	phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other Binding: ContactPointSystem (required): Telecommunications form for contact point.
value	SΣ	1..1	string	The actual contact point details
use	?!SΣ	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point Binding: ContactPointUse (required): Use of contact point.
gender	SΣ	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 of birth for the individual
deceased[x]	?!Σ	0..1		Indicates if the individual is deceased or not
deceasedBoolean			boolean
deceasedDateTime			dateTime
address	SΣ	0..*	Address	An address for the individual
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | billing - purpose of this address Binding: AddressUse (required): The use of an address. Example General: home
text	SΣ	0..1	string	Text representation of the address Example General: 137 Nowhere Street, Erewhon 9132
postalCode	SΣ	0..1	string	Postal code for area Example General: 9132
country	SΣ	0..1	string	Country (e.g. can be ISO 3166 2 or 3 letter code)
maritalStatus		0..1	CodeableConcept	Marital (civil) status of a patient Binding: Marital Status Codes (extensible): The domestic partnership status of a person.
contact	C	0..*	BackboneElement	A contact party (e.g. guardian, partner, friend) for the patient pat-1: SHALL at least contain a contact's details or a reference to an organization
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
relationship	S	0..*	CodeableConcept	The kind of relationship Binding: https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/io/CA-eReC/CodeSystem/patient-contact-relationship (extensible)
name	S	0..1	HumanName	A name associated with the contact person
telecom	S	0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the person
communication		0..*	BackboneElement	A language which may be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
CommunicationBarrier	S	0..*	(Complex)	Communication Barrier URL: https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/io/CA-eReC/StructureDefinition/CA-eReC-ext-CommunicationBarrier
extension		0..0
url		1..1	uri	"https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/io/CA-eReC/StructureDefinition/CA-eReC-ext-CommunicationBarrier"
value[x]	S	0..1	Coding	Value of extension Binding: https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/io/CA-eReC/CodeSystem/communication-barrier (extensible)
code	SΣ	0..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Binding: https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/io/CA-eReC/CodeSystem/communication-barrier (extensible): Contains codes required to identify if the patient speaks/understands an offical language (english/french), or if she/he does not and an interpretor is required.
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
language	S	1..1	CodeableConcept	The language which can be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language. Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
preferred	S	0..1	boolean	Language preference indicator
generalPractitioner		0..*	Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization)	Patient's nominated primary care provider
reference	SΣC	0..1	string	Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
identifier	SΣ	0..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 Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value	SΣ	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
link	?!Σ	0..*	BackboneElement	Link to another patient resource that concerns the same actual person
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
other	Σ	1..1	Reference(Patient | RelatedPerson)	The other patient or related person resource that the link refers to
type	Σ	1..1	code	replaced-by | replaces | refer | seealso Binding: LinkType (required): The type of link between this patient resource and another patient resource.
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet	URI
Patient.identifier.use	required	IdentifierUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.name.use	required	NameUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/name-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.telecom.system	required	ContactPointSystem http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-system|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.telecom.use	required	ContactPointUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.gender	required	AdministrativeGender http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/administrative-gender|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.address.use	required	AddressUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/address-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.maritalStatus	extensible	Marital Status Codes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/marital-status from the FHIR Standard
Patient.contact.relationship	extensible	https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/io/CA-eReC/CodeSystem/patient-contact-relationship https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/io/CA-eReC/CodeSystem/patient-contact-relationship
Patient.communication.extension:CommunicationBarrier.value[x]	extensible	https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/io/CA-eReC/CodeSystem/communication-barrier https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/io/CA-eReC/CodeSystem/communication-barrier
Patient.communication.extension:CommunicationBarrier.value[x].code	extensible	https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/io/CA-eReC/CodeSystem/communication-barrier https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/io/CA-eReC/CodeSystem/communication-barrier
Patient.communication.language	preferred	CommonLanguages Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages from the FHIR Standard
Patient.generalPractitioner.identifier.use	required	IdentifierUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.link.type	required	LinkType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/link-type|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Details	Requirements
dom-2	error	Patient	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources : contained.contained.empty()
dom-3	error	Patient	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	Patient	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	Patient	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label : contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6	best practice	Patient	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()
pat-1	error	Patient.contact	SHALL at least contain a contact's details or a reference to an organization : name.exists() or telecom.exists() or address.exists() or organization.exists()

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Patient		0..*	Patient	Information about an individual or animal receiving health care services
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
contained		0..*	Resource	Contained, inline Resources
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier	SΣ	1..*	Identifier	An identifier for this patient
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 Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
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)
active	?!Σ	0..1	boolean	Whether this patient's record is in active use
name	SΣ	1..*	HumanName	A name associated with the patient
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 | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden Binding: NameUse (required): The use of a human name.
text	Σ	0..1	string	Text representation of the full name
family	SΣ	1..1	string	Family name (often called 'Surname')
given	SΣ	0..*	string	Given names (not always 'first'). Includes middle names This repeating element order: Given Names appear in the correct order for presenting the name
prefix	Σ	0..*	string	Parts that come before the name This repeating element order: Prefixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
suffix	Σ	0..*	string	Parts that come after the name This repeating element order: Suffixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when name was/is in use
telecom	SΣ	0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the individual
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	SΣC	0..1	code	phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other Binding: ContactPointSystem (required): Telecommunications form for contact point.
value	SΣ	1..1	string	The actual contact point details
use	?!SΣ	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	SΣ	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 of birth for the individual
deceased[x]	?!Σ	0..1		Indicates if the individual is deceased or not
deceasedBoolean			boolean
deceasedDateTime			dateTime
address	SΣ	0..*	Address	An address for the individual
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	home | work | temp | old | billing - purpose of this address Binding: AddressUse (required): The use of an address. Example General: home
type	Σ	0..1	code	postal | physical | both Binding: AddressType (required): The type of an address (physical / postal). Example General: both
text	SΣ	0..1	string	Text representation of the address Example General: 137 Nowhere Street, Erewhon 9132
line	Σ	0..*	string	Street name, number, direction & P.O. Box etc. This repeating element order: The order in which lines should appear in an address label Example General: 137 Nowhere Street
city	Σ	0..1	string	Name of city, town etc. Example General: Erewhon
district	Σ	0..1	string	District name (aka county) Example General: Madison
state	Σ	0..1	string	Sub-unit of country (abbreviations ok)
postalCode	SΣ	0..1	string	Postal code for area Example General: 9132
country	SΣ	0..1	string	Country (e.g. can be ISO 3166 2 or 3 letter code)
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when address was/is in use Example General: {"start":"2010-03-23","end":"2010-07-01"}
maritalStatus		0..1	CodeableConcept	Marital (civil) status of a patient Binding: Marital Status Codes (extensible): The domestic partnership status of a person.
multipleBirth[x]		0..1		Whether patient is part of a multiple birth
multipleBirthBoolean			boolean
multipleBirthInteger			integer
photo		0..*	Attachment	Image of the patient
contact	C	0..*	BackboneElement	A contact party (e.g. guardian, partner, friend) for the patient pat-1: SHALL at least contain a contact's details or a reference to an organization
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
relationship	S	0..*	CodeableConcept	The kind of relationship Binding: https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/io/CA-eReC/CodeSystem/patient-contact-relationship (extensible)
name	S	0..1	HumanName	A name associated with the contact person
telecom	S	0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the person
address		0..1	Address	Address for the contact person
gender		0..1	code	male | female | other | unknown Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
organization	C	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that is associated with the contact
period		0..1	Period	The period during which this contact person or organization is valid to be contacted relating to this patient
communication		0..*	BackboneElement	A language which may be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
CommunicationBarrier	S	0..*	(Complex)	Communication Barrier URL: https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/io/CA-eReC/StructureDefinition/CA-eReC-ext-CommunicationBarrier
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..0
url		1..1	uri	"https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/io/CA-eReC/StructureDefinition/CA-eReC-ext-CommunicationBarrier"
value[x]	S	0..1	Coding	Value of extension Binding: https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/io/CA-eReC/CodeSystem/communication-barrier (extensible)
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	Σ	0..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system
version	Σ	0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code	SΣ	0..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Binding: https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/io/CA-eReC/CodeSystem/communication-barrier (extensible): Contains codes required to identify if the patient speaks/understands an offical language (english/french), or if she/he does not and an interpretor is required.
display	Σ	0..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected	Σ	0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
language	S	1..1	CodeableConcept	The language which can be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language. Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
preferred	S	0..1	boolean	Language preference indicator
generalPractitioner		0..*	Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization)	Patient's nominated primary care provider
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	SΣC	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	0..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 Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
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
managingOrganization	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that is the custodian of the patient record
link	?!Σ	0..*	BackboneElement	Link to another patient resource that concerns the same actual person
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
other	Σ	1..1	Reference(Patient | RelatedPerson)	The other patient or related person resource that the link refers to
type	Σ	1..1	code	replaced-by | replaces | refer | seealso Binding: LinkType (required): The type of link between this patient resource and another patient resource.
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet	URI
Patient.language	preferred	CommonLanguages Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages from the FHIR Standard
Patient.identifier.use	required	IdentifierUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.identifier.type	extensible	Identifier Type Codes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type from the FHIR Standard
Patient.name.use	required	NameUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/name-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.telecom.system	required	ContactPointSystem http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-system|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.telecom.use	required	ContactPointUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.gender	required	AdministrativeGender http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/administrative-gender|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.address.use	required	AddressUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/address-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.address.type	required	AddressType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/address-type|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.maritalStatus	extensible	Marital Status Codes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/marital-status from the FHIR Standard
Patient.contact.relationship	extensible	https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/io/CA-eReC/CodeSystem/patient-contact-relationship https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/io/CA-eReC/CodeSystem/patient-contact-relationship
Patient.contact.gender	required	AdministrativeGender http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/administrative-gender|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.communication.extension:CommunicationBarrier.value[x]	extensible	https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/io/CA-eReC/CodeSystem/communication-barrier https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/io/CA-eReC/CodeSystem/communication-barrier
Patient.communication.extension:CommunicationBarrier.value[x].code	extensible	https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/io/CA-eReC/CodeSystem/communication-barrier https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/io/CA-eReC/CodeSystem/communication-barrier
Patient.communication.language	preferred	CommonLanguages Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages from the FHIR Standard
Patient.generalPractitioner.type	extensible	ResourceType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-types from the FHIR Standard
Patient.generalPractitioner.identifier.use	required	IdentifierUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.generalPractitioner.identifier.type	extensible	Identifier Type Codes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type from the FHIR Standard
Patient.link.type	required	LinkType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/link-type|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Details	Requirements
dom-2	error	Patient	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources : contained.contained.empty()
dom-3	error	Patient	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	Patient	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	Patient	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label : contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6	best practice	Patient	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()
pat-1	error	Patient.contact	SHALL at least contain a contact's details or a reference to an organization : name.exists() or telecom.exists() or address.exists() or organization.exists()

This structure is derived from Patient

Summary

Mandatory: 5 elements(3 nested mandatory elements)
Must-Support: 28 elements

Extensions

This structure refers to these extensions:

• https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/io/CA-eReC/StructureDefinition/CA-eReC-ext-CommunicationBarrier

Differential View

This structure is derived from Patient

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Patient			Patient
identifier	S	1..*	Identifier	An identifier for this patient
system	S	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value
value	S	1..1	string	The value that is unique
name	S	1..*	HumanName	A name associated with the patient
family	S	1..1	string	Family name (often called 'Surname')
given	S	0..*	string	Given names (not always 'first'). Includes middle names
telecom	S	0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the individual
system	S	0..1	code	phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other
value	S	1..1	string	The actual contact point details
use	S	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point
gender	S	0..1	code	male | female | other | unknown
birthDate	S	0..1	date	The date of birth for the individual
address	S	0..*	Address	An address for the individual
text	S	0..1	string	Text representation of the address
postalCode	S	0..1	string	Postal code for area
country	S	0..1	string	Country (e.g. can be ISO 3166 2 or 3 letter code)
maritalStatus		0..1	CodeableConcept	Marital (civil) status of a patient
contact		0..*	BackboneElement	A contact party (e.g. guardian, partner, friend) for the patient
relationship	S	0..*	CodeableConcept	The kind of relationship Binding: https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/io/CA-eReC/CodeSystem/patient-contact-relationship (extensible)
name	S	0..1	HumanName	A name associated with the contact person
telecom	S	0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the person
communication		0..*	BackboneElement	A language which may be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
CommunicationBarrier	S	0..*	(Complex)	Communication Barrier URL: https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/io/CA-eReC/StructureDefinition/CA-eReC-ext-CommunicationBarrier
value[x]	S	0..1	Coding	Value of extension Binding: https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/io/CA-eReC/CodeSystem/communication-barrier (extensible)
code	S	0..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Binding: https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/io/CA-eReC/CodeSystem/communication-barrier (extensible): Contains codes required to identify if the patient speaks/understands an offical language (english/french), or if she/he does not and an interpretor is required.
language	S	1..1	CodeableConcept	The language which can be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health
preferred	S	0..1	boolean	Language preference indicator
generalPractitioner		0..*	Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization)	Patient's nominated primary care provider
reference	S	0..1	string	Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
identifier	S	0..1	Identifier	Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
system	S	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value
value	S	1..1	string	The value that is unique
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path	Conformance	ValueSet	URI
Patient.contact.relationship	extensible	https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/io/CA-eReC/CodeSystem/patient-contact-relationship https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/io/CA-eReC/CodeSystem/patient-contact-relationship
Patient.communication.extension:CommunicationBarrier.value[x]	extensible	https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/io/CA-eReC/CodeSystem/communication-barrier https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/io/CA-eReC/CodeSystem/communication-barrier
Patient.communication.extension:CommunicationBarrier.value[x].code	extensible	https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/io/CA-eReC/CodeSystem/communication-barrier https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/io/CA-eReC/CodeSystem/communication-barrier

Key Elements View

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Patient		0..*	Patient	Information about an individual or animal receiving health care services
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier	SΣ	1..*	Identifier	An identifier for this patient
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 Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value	SΣ	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
active	?!Σ	0..1	boolean	Whether this patient's record is in active use
name	SΣ	1..*	HumanName	A name associated with the patient
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden Binding: NameUse (required): The use of a human name.
family	SΣ	1..1	string	Family name (often called 'Surname')
given	SΣ	0..*	string	Given names (not always 'first'). Includes middle names This repeating element order: Given Names appear in the correct order for presenting the name
telecom	SΣ	0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the individual
system	SΣC	0..1	code	phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other Binding: ContactPointSystem (required): Telecommunications form for contact point.
value	SΣ	1..1	string	The actual contact point details
use	?!SΣ	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point Binding: ContactPointUse (required): Use of contact point.
gender	SΣ	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 of birth for the individual
deceased[x]	?!Σ	0..1		Indicates if the individual is deceased or not
deceasedBoolean			boolean
deceasedDateTime			dateTime
address	SΣ	0..*	Address	An address for the individual
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | billing - purpose of this address Binding: AddressUse (required): The use of an address. Example General: home
text	SΣ	0..1	string	Text representation of the address Example General: 137 Nowhere Street, Erewhon 9132
postalCode	SΣ	0..1	string	Postal code for area Example General: 9132
country	SΣ	0..1	string	Country (e.g. can be ISO 3166 2 or 3 letter code)
maritalStatus		0..1	CodeableConcept	Marital (civil) status of a patient Binding: Marital Status Codes (extensible): The domestic partnership status of a person.
contact	C	0..*	BackboneElement	A contact party (e.g. guardian, partner, friend) for the patient pat-1: SHALL at least contain a contact's details or a reference to an organization
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
relationship	S	0..*	CodeableConcept	The kind of relationship Binding: https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/io/CA-eReC/CodeSystem/patient-contact-relationship (extensible)
name	S	0..1	HumanName	A name associated with the contact person
telecom	S	0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the person
communication		0..*	BackboneElement	A language which may be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
CommunicationBarrier	S	0..*	(Complex)	Communication Barrier URL: https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/io/CA-eReC/StructureDefinition/CA-eReC-ext-CommunicationBarrier
extension		0..0
url		1..1	uri	"https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/io/CA-eReC/StructureDefinition/CA-eReC-ext-CommunicationBarrier"
value[x]	S	0..1	Coding	Value of extension Binding: https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/io/CA-eReC/CodeSystem/communication-barrier (extensible)
code	SΣ	0..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Binding: https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/io/CA-eReC/CodeSystem/communication-barrier (extensible): Contains codes required to identify if the patient speaks/understands an offical language (english/french), or if she/he does not and an interpretor is required.
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
language	S	1..1	CodeableConcept	The language which can be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language. Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
preferred	S	0..1	boolean	Language preference indicator
generalPractitioner		0..*	Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization)	Patient's nominated primary care provider
reference	SΣC	0..1	string	Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
identifier	SΣ	0..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 Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value	SΣ	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
link	?!Σ	0..*	BackboneElement	Link to another patient resource that concerns the same actual person
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
other	Σ	1..1	Reference(Patient | RelatedPerson)	The other patient or related person resource that the link refers to
type	Σ	1..1	code	replaced-by | replaces | refer | seealso Binding: LinkType (required): The type of link between this patient resource and another patient resource.
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet	URI
Patient.identifier.use	required	IdentifierUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.name.use	required	NameUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/name-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.telecom.system	required	ContactPointSystem http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-system|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.telecom.use	required	ContactPointUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.gender	required	AdministrativeGender http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/administrative-gender|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.address.use	required	AddressUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/address-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.maritalStatus	extensible	Marital Status Codes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/marital-status from the FHIR Standard
Patient.contact.relationship	extensible	https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/io/CA-eReC/CodeSystem/patient-contact-relationship https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/io/CA-eReC/CodeSystem/patient-contact-relationship
Patient.communication.extension:CommunicationBarrier.value[x]	extensible	https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/io/CA-eReC/CodeSystem/communication-barrier https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/io/CA-eReC/CodeSystem/communication-barrier
Patient.communication.extension:CommunicationBarrier.value[x].code	extensible	https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/io/CA-eReC/CodeSystem/communication-barrier https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/io/CA-eReC/CodeSystem/communication-barrier
Patient.communication.language	preferred	CommonLanguages Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages from the FHIR Standard
Patient.generalPractitioner.identifier.use	required	IdentifierUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.link.type	required	LinkType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/link-type|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Details	Requirements
dom-2	error	Patient	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources : contained.contained.empty()
dom-3	error	Patient	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	Patient	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	Patient	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label : contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6	best practice	Patient	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()
pat-1	error	Patient.contact	SHALL at least contain a contact's details or a reference to an organization : name.exists() or telecom.exists() or address.exists() or organization.exists()

Snapshot View

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Patient		0..*	Patient	Information about an individual or animal receiving health care services
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
contained		0..*	Resource	Contained, inline Resources
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier	SΣ	1..*	Identifier	An identifier for this patient
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 Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
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)
active	?!Σ	0..1	boolean	Whether this patient's record is in active use
name	SΣ	1..*	HumanName	A name associated with the patient
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 | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden Binding: NameUse (required): The use of a human name.
text	Σ	0..1	string	Text representation of the full name
family	SΣ	1..1	string	Family name (often called 'Surname')
given	SΣ	0..*	string	Given names (not always 'first'). Includes middle names This repeating element order: Given Names appear in the correct order for presenting the name
prefix	Σ	0..*	string	Parts that come before the name This repeating element order: Prefixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
suffix	Σ	0..*	string	Parts that come after the name This repeating element order: Suffixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when name was/is in use
telecom	SΣ	0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the individual
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	SΣC	0..1	code	phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other Binding: ContactPointSystem (required): Telecommunications form for contact point.
value	SΣ	1..1	string	The actual contact point details
use	?!SΣ	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	SΣ	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 of birth for the individual
deceased[x]	?!Σ	0..1		Indicates if the individual is deceased or not
deceasedBoolean			boolean
deceasedDateTime			dateTime
address	SΣ	0..*	Address	An address for the individual
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	home | work | temp | old | billing - purpose of this address Binding: AddressUse (required): The use of an address. Example General: home
type	Σ	0..1	code	postal | physical | both Binding: AddressType (required): The type of an address (physical / postal). Example General: both
text	SΣ	0..1	string	Text representation of the address Example General: 137 Nowhere Street, Erewhon 9132
line	Σ	0..*	string	Street name, number, direction & P.O. Box etc. This repeating element order: The order in which lines should appear in an address label Example General: 137 Nowhere Street
city	Σ	0..1	string	Name of city, town etc. Example General: Erewhon
district	Σ	0..1	string	District name (aka county) Example General: Madison
state	Σ	0..1	string	Sub-unit of country (abbreviations ok)
postalCode	SΣ	0..1	string	Postal code for area Example General: 9132
country	SΣ	0..1	string	Country (e.g. can be ISO 3166 2 or 3 letter code)
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when address was/is in use Example General: {"start":"2010-03-23","end":"2010-07-01"}
maritalStatus		0..1	CodeableConcept	Marital (civil) status of a patient Binding: Marital Status Codes (extensible): The domestic partnership status of a person.
multipleBirth[x]		0..1		Whether patient is part of a multiple birth
multipleBirthBoolean			boolean
multipleBirthInteger			integer
photo		0..*	Attachment	Image of the patient
contact	C	0..*	BackboneElement	A contact party (e.g. guardian, partner, friend) for the patient pat-1: SHALL at least contain a contact's details or a reference to an organization
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
relationship	S	0..*	CodeableConcept	The kind of relationship Binding: https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/io/CA-eReC/CodeSystem/patient-contact-relationship (extensible)
name	S	0..1	HumanName	A name associated with the contact person
telecom	S	0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the person
address		0..1	Address	Address for the contact person
gender		0..1	code	male | female | other | unknown Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
organization	C	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that is associated with the contact
period		0..1	Period	The period during which this contact person or organization is valid to be contacted relating to this patient
communication		0..*	BackboneElement	A language which may be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
CommunicationBarrier	S	0..*	(Complex)	Communication Barrier URL: https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/io/CA-eReC/StructureDefinition/CA-eReC-ext-CommunicationBarrier
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..0
url		1..1	uri	"https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/io/CA-eReC/StructureDefinition/CA-eReC-ext-CommunicationBarrier"
value[x]	S	0..1	Coding	Value of extension Binding: https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/io/CA-eReC/CodeSystem/communication-barrier (extensible)
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	Σ	0..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system
version	Σ	0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code	SΣ	0..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Binding: https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/io/CA-eReC/CodeSystem/communication-barrier (extensible): Contains codes required to identify if the patient speaks/understands an offical language (english/french), or if she/he does not and an interpretor is required.
display	Σ	0..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected	Σ	0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
language	S	1..1	CodeableConcept	The language which can be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language. Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
preferred	S	0..1	boolean	Language preference indicator
generalPractitioner		0..*	Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization)	Patient's nominated primary care provider
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	SΣC	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	0..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 Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
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
managingOrganization	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that is the custodian of the patient record
link	?!Σ	0..*	BackboneElement	Link to another patient resource that concerns the same actual person
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
other	Σ	1..1	Reference(Patient | RelatedPerson)	The other patient or related person resource that the link refers to
type	Σ	1..1	code	replaced-by | replaces | refer | seealso Binding: LinkType (required): The type of link between this patient resource and another patient resource.
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet	URI
Patient.language	preferred	CommonLanguages Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages from the FHIR Standard
Patient.identifier.use	required	IdentifierUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.identifier.type	extensible	Identifier Type Codes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type from the FHIR Standard
Patient.name.use	required	NameUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/name-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.telecom.system	required	ContactPointSystem http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-system|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.telecom.use	required	ContactPointUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.gender	required	AdministrativeGender http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/administrative-gender|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.address.use	required	AddressUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/address-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.address.type	required	AddressType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/address-type|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.maritalStatus	extensible	Marital Status Codes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/marital-status from the FHIR Standard
Patient.contact.relationship	extensible	https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/io/CA-eReC/CodeSystem/patient-contact-relationship https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/io/CA-eReC/CodeSystem/patient-contact-relationship
Patient.contact.gender	required	AdministrativeGender http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/administrative-gender|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.communication.extension:CommunicationBarrier.value[x]	extensible	https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/io/CA-eReC/CodeSystem/communication-barrier https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/io/CA-eReC/CodeSystem/communication-barrier
Patient.communication.extension:CommunicationBarrier.value[x].code	extensible	https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/io/CA-eReC/CodeSystem/communication-barrier https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/io/CA-eReC/CodeSystem/communication-barrier
Patient.communication.language	preferred	CommonLanguages Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages from the FHIR Standard
Patient.generalPractitioner.type	extensible	ResourceType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-types from the FHIR Standard
Patient.generalPractitioner.identifier.use	required	IdentifierUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Patient.generalPractitioner.identifier.type	extensible	Identifier Type Codes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type from the FHIR Standard
Patient.link.type	required	LinkType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/link-type|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Details	Requirements
dom-2	error	Patient	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources : contained.contained.empty()
dom-3	error	Patient	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	Patient	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	Patient	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label : contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6	best practice	Patient	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()
pat-1	error	Patient.contact	SHALL at least contain a contact's details or a reference to an organization : name.exists() or telecom.exists() or address.exists() or organization.exists()

This structure is derived from Patient

Summary

Mandatory: 5 elements(3 nested mandatory elements)
Must-Support: 28 elements

Extensions

This structure refers to these extensions:

• https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/io/CA-eReC/StructureDefinition/CA-eReC-ext-CommunicationBarrier

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