MII Implementation Guide Core Dataset Base
2026.0.0 - Release Germany

This page is part of the MII Implementation Guide Core Dataset Base (v2026.0.0: Release) based on FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) R4. The current version which supersedes this version is 2026.0.1. For a full list of available versions, see the Directory of published versions

Resource Profile: MII PR Person Patient - Detailed Descriptions

Active as of 2024-12-04

Definitions for the mii-pr-person-patient resource profile

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

0. Patient
Definition

Demographics and other administrative information about an individual or animal receiving care or other health-related services.

ShortInformation about an individual or animal receiving health care services
Control0..*
Is Modifierfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate NamesSubjectOfCare Client Resident
Invariantsdom-2: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources (contained.contained.empty())
dom-3: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource (contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty())
dom-4: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated (contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty())
dom-5: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label (contained.meta.security.empty())
dom-6: A resource should have narrative for robust management (text.`div`.exists())
mii-pat-1: Falls die Geschlechtsangabe 'other' gewählt wird, muss die amtliche Differenzierung per Extension angegeben werden (gender.exists() and gender='other' implies gender.extension('http://fhir.de/StructureDefinition/gender-amtlich-de').exists())
2. Patient.id
Definition

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

ShortLogical id of this artifact
Comments

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

Control0..1
Typeidstring
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
4. Patient.meta
Definition

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

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

A list of profiles (references to StructureDefinition resources) that this resource claims to conform to. The URL is a reference to StructureDefinition.url.


A list of profiles (references to StructureDefinition resources) that this resource claims to conform to. The URL is a reference to StructureDefinition.url.

ShortProfiles this resource claims to conform to
Comments

It is up to the server and/or other infrastructure of policy to determine whether/how these claims are verified and/or updated over time. The list of profile URLs is a set.

Control0..*
Typecanonical(StructureDefinition)
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
8. Patient.implicitRules
Definition

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

ShortA set of rules under which this content was created
Comments

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

Control0..1
Typeuri
Is Modifiertrue because This element is labeled as a modifier because the implicit rules may provide additional knowledge about the resource that modifies it's meaning or interpretation
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
10. Patient.modifierExtension
Definition

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

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

ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the resource that contains them
Summaryfalse
Requirements

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

Alternate Namesextensions, user content
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
12. Patient.identifier
Definition

Ein Identifikator für den/die Patient*in


An identifier for this patient.

ShortPatienten-IdentifikatorAn identifier for this patient
NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
Control0..*
TypeIdentifier
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Patients are almost always assigned specific numerical identifiers.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Patient.identifier. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • pattern @ $this
  • 14. Patient.identifier:versichertenId
    Slice NameversichertenId
    Definition

    Krankenversichertennummer, unabhängig, ob GKV, PKV oder Sonderkostenträger


    An identifier for this patient.

    ShortKrankenversichertennummerAn identifier for this patient
    NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
    Control0..1*
    TypeIdentifier(Identifier-Profil für die 10-stellige Krankenversichertennummer)
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supporttrue
    Summarytrue
    Requirements

    Patients are almost always assigned specific numerical identifiers.

    Pattern Value{
      "type" : {
        "coding" : [{
          "system" : "http://fhir.de/CodeSystem/identifier-type-de-basis",
          "code" : "KVZ10"
        }]
      }
    }
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    16. Patient.identifier:versichertenId.use
    Definition

    The purpose of this identifier.

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

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

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

    Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .

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

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

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

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

    ShortDescription of identifier
    Comments

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

    Control10..1
    BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from Identifier Type DeBasis ValueSethttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type|4.0.1
    (extensible to http://fhir.de/ValueSet/identifier-type-de-basis)

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

    TypeCodeableConcept
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supporttrue
    Summarytrue
    Requirements

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

    Pattern Value{
      "coding" : [{
        "system" : "http://fhir.de/CodeSystem/identifier-type-de-basis",
        "code" : "KVZ10"
      }]
    }
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    kvid-2: Die type Codes 'GKV' und 'PKV' haben den Status 'retired', daher sollen diese nicht mehr verwendet werden (($this.coding.exists(system='http://fhir.de/CodeSystem/identifier-type-de-basis' and code='GKV') or $this.coding.exists(system='http://fhir.de/CodeSystem/identifier-type-de-basis' and code='PKV')).not())
    20. Patient.identifier:versichertenId.system
    Definition

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

    ShortThe namespace for the identifier value
    Comments

    Identifier.system is always case sensitive.

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

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

    Fixed Valuehttp://fhir.de/sid/gkv/kvid-10
    ExampleGeneral: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    22. Patient.identifier:versichertenId.value
    Definition

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

    ShortThe value that is unique
    Comments

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

    Control10..1
    Typestring
    Is Modifierfalse
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Must Supporttrue
    Summarytrue
    ExampleGeneral: 123456
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    kvid-1: Der unveränderliche Teil der KVID muss 10-stellig sein und mit einem Großbuchstaben anfangen (matches('^[A-Z][0-9]{9}$'))
    24. Patient.identifier:versichertenId.assigner
    Definition

    Organization that issued/manages the identifier.

    ShortOrganization that issued id (may be just text)
    Comments

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

    Control10..1
    TypeReference(Organization, Organization)
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supporttrue
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    26. Patient.identifier:versichertenId.assigner.identifier
    Definition

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

    ShortLogical reference, when literal reference is not known
    Comments

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

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

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

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

    NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
    Control10..1
    TypeIdentifier(Identifier-Profil für die Abbildung eines Institutionskennzeichens (IKNR))
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supporttrue
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    28. Patient.identifier:versichertenId.assigner.identifier.use
    Definition

    The purpose of this identifier.

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

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

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

    Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .

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

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

    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    30. Patient.identifier:versichertenId.assigner.identifier.type
    Definition

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

    ShortDescription of identifier
    Comments

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

    Control0..1
    BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from Identifier Type DeBasis ValueSethttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type|4.0.1
    (extensible to http://fhir.de/ValueSet/identifier-type-de-basis)

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

    TypeCodeableConcept
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supporttrue
    Summarytrue
    Requirements

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

    Pattern Value{
      "coding" : [{
        "system" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203",
        "code" : "XX"
      }]
    }
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    32. Patient.identifier:versichertenId.assigner.identifier.system
    Definition

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

    ShortThe namespace for the identifier value
    Comments

    Identifier.system is always case sensitive.

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

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

    Fixed Valuehttp://fhir.de/sid/arge-ik/iknr
    ExampleGeneral: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    34. Patient.identifier:versichertenId.assigner.identifier.value
    Definition

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

    ShortThe value that is unique
    Comments

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

    Control10..1
    Typestring
    Is Modifierfalse
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Must Supporttrue
    Summarytrue
    ExampleGeneral: 123456
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    ik-1: Eine IK muss eine numerische 9-stellige Zeichenkette (mit Prüfziffer) sein (matches('^[0-9]{9}$'))
    36. Patient.identifier:pid
    Slice Namepid
    Definition

    Patientenidentifikator innerhalb einer Organisation


    An identifier for this patient.

    ShortPatientenidentifikationAn identifier for this patient
    NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
    Control0..*
    TypeIdentifier(Identifier-Profil für die Abbildung einer Patienten-ID)
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supporttrue
    Summarytrue
    Requirements

    Patients are almost always assigned specific numerical identifiers.

    Pattern Value{
      "type" : {
        "coding" : [{
          "system" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203",
          "code" : "MR"
        }]
      }
    }
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    38. Patient.identifier:pid.use
    Definition

    The purpose of this identifier.

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

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

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

    Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .

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

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

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

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

    ShortDescription of identifier
    Comments

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

    Control10..1
    BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from Identifier Type DeBasis ValueSethttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type|4.0.1
    (extensible to http://fhir.de/ValueSet/identifier-type-de-basis)

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

    TypeCodeableConcept
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supporttrue
    Summarytrue
    Requirements

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

    Pattern Value{
      "coding" : [{
        "system" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203",
        "code" : "MR"
      }]
    }
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    42. Patient.identifier:pid.system
    Definition

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

    ShortThe namespace for the identifier value
    Comments

    Identifier.system is always case sensitive.

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

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

    ExampleGeneral: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    44. Patient.identifier:pid.value
    Definition

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

    ShortThe value that is unique
    Comments

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

    Control10..1
    Typestring
    Is Modifierfalse
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Must Supporttrue
    Summarytrue
    ExampleGeneral: 123456
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    46. Patient.identifier:pid.assigner
    Definition

    Organization that issued/manages the identifier.

    ShortOrganization that issued id (may be just text)
    Comments

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

    Control0..1
    TypeReference(Organization, Organization)
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supporttrue
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    48. Patient.identifier:pid.assigner.identifier
    Definition

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

    ShortLogical reference, when literal reference is not known
    Comments

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

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

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

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

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

    The purpose of this identifier.

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

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

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

    Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .

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

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

    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    52. Patient.identifier:pid.assigner.identifier.type
    Definition

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

    ShortDescription of identifier
    Comments

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

    Control0..1
    BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from Identifier Type Codeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type|4.0.1
    (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type|4.0.1)

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

    TypeCodeableConcept
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supporttrue
    Summarytrue
    Requirements

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

    Pattern Value{
      "coding" : [{
        "system" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203",
        "code" : "XX"
      }]
    }
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    54. Patient.identifier:pid.assigner.identifier.system
    Definition

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

    ShortThe namespace for the identifier value
    Comments

    Identifier.system is always case sensitive.

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

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

    ExampleGeneral: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    mii-pat-2: Entweder IKNR oder MII Core Location Identifier muss verwendet werden ($this = 'http://fhir.de/sid/arge-ik/iknr' or $this = 'https://www.medizininformatik-initiative.de/fhir/core/CodeSystem/core-location-identifier')
    56. Patient.active
    Definition

    Whether this patient record is in active use. Many systems use this property to mark as non-current patients, such as those that have not been seen for a period of time based on an organization's business rules.

    It is often used to filter patient lists to exclude inactive patients

    Deceased patients may also be marked as inactive for the same reasons, but may be active for some time after death.

    ShortWhether this patient's record is in active use
    Comments

    If a record is inactive, and linked to an active record, then future patient/record updates should occur on the other patient.

    Control0..1
    Typeboolean
    Is Modifiertrue because This element is labelled as a modifier because it is a status element that can indicate that a record should not be treated as valid
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Summarytrue
    Requirements

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

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

    Name der Patientin oder des Patienten


    A name associated with the individual.

    ShortNameA name associated with the patient
    Comments

    A patient may have multiple names with different uses or applicable periods. For animals, the name is a "HumanName" in the sense that is assigned and used by humans and has the same patterns.

    Control0..*
    TypeHumanName
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supporttrue
    Summarytrue
    Requirements

    Need to be able to track the patient by multiple names. Examples are your official name and a partner name.

    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Patient.name. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
    • pattern @ $this
    • 60. Patient.name:name
      Slice Namename
      Definition

      Personenname mit in Deutschland üblichen Namensbestandteilen


      A name associated with the individual.

      ShortPersonennameA name associated with the patient
      Comments

      A patient may have multiple names with different uses or applicable periods. For animals, the name is a "HumanName" in the sense that is assigned and used by humans and has the same patterns.

      Control0..1*
      TypeHumanName(HumanName, deutsches Basisprofil)
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supporttrue
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      Need to be able to track the patient by multiple names. Examples are your official name and a partner name.

      Pattern Value{
        "use" : "official"
      }
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      62. Patient.name:name.use
      Definition

      Identifies the purpose for this name.

      Shortusual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden
      Comments

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

      Control10..1
      BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from NameUsehttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/name-use|4.0.1
      (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/name-use|4.0.1)

      The use of a human name.

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

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

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

      Der vollständige Familienname, einschließlich aller Vorsatz- und Zusatzwörter, mit Leerzeichen getrennt.


      The part of a name that links to the genealogy. In some cultures (e.g. Eritrea) the family name of a son is the first name of his father.

      ShortFamiliennameFamily name (often called 'Surname')
      Comments

      Family Name may be decomposed into specific parts using extensions (de, nl, es related cultures).

      Control10..1
      Typestring
      Is Modifierfalse
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Must Supporttrue
      Summarytrue
      Alternate Namessurname
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      66. Patient.name:name.family.extension:namenszusatz
      Slice Namenamenszusatz
      Definition

      Namenszusatz als Bestandteil das Nachnamens, wie in VSDM (Versichertenstammdatenmanagement, "eGK") definiert. Beispiele: Gräfin, Prinz oder Fürst

      ShortNamenszusatz gemäß VSDM (Versichertenstammdatenmanagement, "eGK")
      Comments

      Die Extension wurde erstellt aufgrund der Anforderung, die auf der eGK vorhandenen Patientenstammdaten in FHIR abbilden zu können. Auf der eGK werden die Namensbestandteile "Namenszusatz" und "Vorsatzwort" getrennt vom Nachnamen gespeichert. Anhand der Liste der zulässigen Namenszusätze ist deutlich erkennbar, dass es sich hierbei sinngemäß um Adelstitel handelt. Das Vorsatzwort kann durch die Core-Extension own-prefix (Canonical: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/humanname-own-prefix) abgebildet werden, für den Namenszusatz ergibt sich jedoch die Notwendikeit einer nationalen Extension, da in andern Ländern Adelstitel entweder gar nicht oder als reguläres Namenspräfix erfasst werden.

      Control0..1
      This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
      TypeExtension(Extension zur Erfassung der VSDM Namensbestandteile) (Extension Type: string)
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supporttrue
      Summaryfalse
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      68. Patient.name:name.family.extension:nachname
      Slice Namenachname
      Definition

      The portion of the family name that is derived from the person's own surname, as distinguished from any portion that is derived from the surname of the person's partner or spouse.

      ShortPortion derived from person's own surname
      Comments

      If the person's surname has legally changed to become (or incorporate) the surname of the person's partner or spouse, this is the person's surname immediately prior to such change. Often this is the person's "maiden name".

      Control0..1
      This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
      TypeExtension(Own Name) (Extension Type: string)
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supporttrue
      Summaryfalse
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      70. Patient.name:name.family.extension:vorsatzwort
      Slice Namevorsatzwort
      Definition

      The prefix portion (e.g. voorvoegsel) of the family name that is derived from the person's own surname, as distinguished from any portion that is derived from the surname of the person's partner or spouse.

      ShortVoorvoegsel derived from person's own surname
      Comments

      An example of a voorvoegsel is the "van" in "Ludwig van Beethoven". Since the voorvoegsel doesn't sort completely alphabetically, it is reasonable to specify it as a separate sub-component.

      Control0..1
      This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
      TypeExtension(Own Prefix) (Extension Type: string)
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supporttrue
      Summaryfalse
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      72. Patient.name:name.given
      Definition

      Vorname der Person


      Given name.

      ShortVornameGiven names (not always 'first'). Includes middle names
      Comments

      If only initials are recorded, they may be used in place of the full name parts. Initials may be separated into multiple given names but often aren't due to paractical limitations. This element is not called "first name" since given names do not always come first.

      Control10..*
      Typestring
      Is Modifierfalse
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Must Supporttrue
      Summarytrue
      Alternate Namesfirst name, middle name
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      74. Patient.name:name.prefix
      Definition

      Namensteile vor dem Vornamen, z.B. akademischer Titel.


      Part of the name that is acquired as a title due to academic, legal, employment or nobility status, etc. and that appears at the start of the name.

      ShortNamensteile vor dem VornamenParts that come before the name
      Control0..*
      Typestring
      Is Modifierfalse
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Must Supporttrue
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      76. Patient.name:name.prefix.extension:prefix-qualifier
      Slice Nameprefix-qualifier
      Definition

      A set of codes each of which specifies a certain subcategory of the name part in addition to the main name part type.

      ShortLS | AC | NB | PR | HON | BR | AD | SP | MID | CL | IN | VV
      Comments

      Used to indicate additional information about the name part and how it should be used.

      Control0..1
      This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
      TypeExtension(EN Qualifier) (Extension Type: code)
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supporttrue
      Summaryfalse
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      78. Patient.name:geburtsname
      Slice Namegeburtsname
      Definition

      Name, der vor einer Namensänderung aufgrund von Heirat verwendet wurde


      A name associated with the individual.

      ShortGeburtsnameA name associated with the patient
      Comments

      A patient may have multiple names with different uses or applicable periods. For animals, the name is a "HumanName" in the sense that is assigned and used by humans and has the same patterns.

      Control0..1*
      TypeHumanName(HumanName, deutsches Basisprofil)
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supporttrue
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      Need to be able to track the patient by multiple names. Examples are your official name and a partner name.

      Pattern Value{
        "use" : "maiden"
      }
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      80. Patient.name:geburtsname.use
      Definition

      Identifies the purpose for this name.

      Shortusual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden
      Comments

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

      Control10..1
      BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from NameUsehttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/name-use|4.0.1
      (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/name-use|4.0.1)

      The use of a human name.

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

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

      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      82. Patient.name:geburtsname.family
      Definition

      Der vollständige Familienname, einschließlich aller Vorsatz- und Zusatzwörter, mit Leerzeichen getrennt.


      The part of a name that links to the genealogy. In some cultures (e.g. Eritrea) the family name of a son is the first name of his father.

      ShortFamiliennameFamily name (often called 'Surname')
      Comments

      Family Name may be decomposed into specific parts using extensions (de, nl, es related cultures).

      Control10..1
      Typestring
      Is Modifierfalse
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Must Supporttrue
      Summarytrue
      Alternate Namessurname
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      84. Patient.name:geburtsname.family.extension:namenszusatz
      Slice Namenamenszusatz
      Definition

      Namenszusatz als Bestandteil das Nachnamens, wie in VSDM (Versichertenstammdatenmanagement, "eGK") definiert. Beispiele: Gräfin, Prinz oder Fürst

      ShortNamenszusatz gemäß VSDM (Versichertenstammdatenmanagement, "eGK")
      Comments

      Die Extension wurde erstellt aufgrund der Anforderung, die auf der eGK vorhandenen Patientenstammdaten in FHIR abbilden zu können. Auf der eGK werden die Namensbestandteile "Namenszusatz" und "Vorsatzwort" getrennt vom Nachnamen gespeichert. Anhand der Liste der zulässigen Namenszusätze ist deutlich erkennbar, dass es sich hierbei sinngemäß um Adelstitel handelt. Das Vorsatzwort kann durch die Core-Extension own-prefix (Canonical: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/humanname-own-prefix) abgebildet werden, für den Namenszusatz ergibt sich jedoch die Notwendikeit einer nationalen Extension, da in andern Ländern Adelstitel entweder gar nicht oder als reguläres Namenspräfix erfasst werden.

      Control0..1
      This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
      TypeExtension(Extension zur Erfassung der VSDM Namensbestandteile) (Extension Type: string)
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supporttrue
      Summaryfalse
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      86. Patient.name:geburtsname.family.extension:nachname
      Slice Namenachname
      Definition

      The portion of the family name that is derived from the person's own surname, as distinguished from any portion that is derived from the surname of the person's partner or spouse.

      ShortPortion derived from person's own surname
      Comments

      If the person's surname has legally changed to become (or incorporate) the surname of the person's partner or spouse, this is the person's surname immediately prior to such change. Often this is the person's "maiden name".

      Control0..1
      This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
      TypeExtension(Own Name) (Extension Type: string)
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supporttrue
      Summaryfalse
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      88. Patient.name:geburtsname.family.extension:vorsatzwort
      Slice Namevorsatzwort
      Definition

      The prefix portion (e.g. voorvoegsel) of the family name that is derived from the person's own surname, as distinguished from any portion that is derived from the surname of the person's partner or spouse.

      ShortVoorvoegsel derived from person's own surname
      Comments

      An example of a voorvoegsel is the "van" in "Ludwig van Beethoven". Since the voorvoegsel doesn't sort completely alphabetically, it is reasonable to specify it as a separate sub-component.

      Control0..1
      This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
      TypeExtension(Own Prefix) (Extension Type: string)
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supporttrue
      Summaryfalse
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      90. Patient.name:geburtsname.given
      Definition

      Vorname der Person


      Given name.

      ShortVornameGiven names (not always 'first'). Includes middle names
      Comments

      If only initials are recorded, they may be used in place of the full name parts. Initials may be separated into multiple given names but often aren't due to paractical limitations. This element is not called "first name" since given names do not always come first.

      Control0..0*
      Typestring
      Is Modifierfalse
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Summarytrue
      Alternate Namesfirst name, middle name
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      92. Patient.name:geburtsname.prefix
      Definition

      Namensteile vor dem Vornamen, z.B. akademischer Titel.


      Part of the name that is acquired as a title due to academic, legal, employment or nobility status, etc. and that appears at the start of the name.

      ShortNamensteile vor dem VornamenParts that come before the name
      Control0..0*
      Typestring
      Is Modifierfalse
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      95. Patient.gender
      Definition

      männlich | weiblich | andere | unbekannt | unbestimmt | divers


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

      ShortAdministratives Geschlechtmale | female | other | unknown
      Comments

      The gender might not match the biological sex as determined by genetics or the individual's preferred identification. Note that for both humans and particularly animals, there are other legitimate possibilities than male and female, though the vast majority of systems and contexts only support male and female. Systems providing decision support or enforcing business rules should ideally do this on the basis of Observations dealing with the specific sex or gender aspect of interest (anatomical, chromosomal, social, etc.) However, because these observations are infrequently recorded, defaulting to the administrative gender is common practice. Where such defaulting occurs, rule enforcement should allow for the variation between administrative and biological, chromosomal and other gender aspects. For example, an alert about a hysterectomy on a male should be handled as a warning or overridable error, not a "hard" error. See the Patient Gender and Sex section for additional information about communicating patient gender and sex.

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

      The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.

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

      Needed for identification of the individual, in combination with (at least) name and birth date.

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

      An Extension


      May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

      ShortExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
      Comments

      There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

      Control0..*
      TypeExtension
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Alternate Namesextensions, user content
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Patient.gender.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
      • value @ url
      • 99. Patient.gender.extension:other-amtlich
        Slice Nameother-amtlich
        Definition

        Extension zur genaueren Differenzierung des administrativen Geschlechts

        ShortExtension Administratives Geschlecht
        Control0..1
        This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
        TypeExtension(Differenzierung des administrativen Geschlechts 'other') (Extension Type: Coding)
        Is Modifierfalse
        Must Supporttrue
        Summaryfalse
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
        ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
        101. Patient.birthDate
        Definition

        Das Geburtsdatum der Patientin oder des Patienten


        The date of birth for the individual.

        ShortGeburtsdatumThe date of birth for the individual
        Comments

        At least an estimated year should be provided as a guess if the real DOB is unknown There is a standard extension "patient-birthTime" available that should be used where Time is required (such as in maternity/infant care systems).

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

        Age of the individual drives many clinical processes.

        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        LOINC Code21112-8
        103. Patient.birthDate.extension
        Definition

        An Extension


        May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

        ShortExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
        Comments

        There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

        Control0..*
        TypeExtension
        Is Modifierfalse
        Summaryfalse
        Alternate Namesextensions, user content
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
        ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
        SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Patient.birthDate.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
        • value @ url
        • 105. Patient.birthDate.extension:data-absent-reason
          Slice Namedata-absent-reason
          Definition

          Provides a reason why the expected value or elements in the element that is extended are missing.

          Shortunknown | asked | temp | notasked | masked | unsupported | astext | error
          Control0..1
          TypeExtension(Data Absent Reason) (Extension Type: code)
          Is Modifierfalse
          Must Supporttrue
          Summaryfalse
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
          ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
          107. Patient.deceased[x]
          Definition

          Gibt an, ob die Person verstorben ist oder nicht


          Indicates if the individual is deceased or not.

          ShortVerstorbenIndicates if the individual is deceased or not
          Comments

          If there's no value in the instance, it means there is no statement on whether or not the individual is deceased. Most systems will interpret the absence of a value as a sign of the person being alive.

          Control0..1
          TypeChoice of: boolean, dateTime
          [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
          Is Modifiertrue because This element is labeled as a modifier because once a patient is marked as deceased, the actions that are appropriate to perform on the patient may be significantly different.
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Must Supporttrue
          Must Support TypesNo must-support rules about the choice of types/profiles
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          The fact that a patient is deceased influences the clinical process. Also, in human communication and relation management it is necessary to know whether the person is alive.

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

          Eine Adresse der Patientin oder des Patienten


          An address for the individual.

          ShortAdresseAn address for the individual
          Comments

          Patient may have multiple addresses with different uses or applicable periods.

          Control0..*
          TypeAddress
          Is Modifierfalse
          Must Supporttrue
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          May need to keep track of patient addresses for contacting, billing or reporting requirements and also to help with identification.

          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Patient.address. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
          • pattern @ $this
          • 111. Patient.address:Strassenanschrift
            Slice NameStrassenanschrift
            Definition

            Eine Straßenanschrift der Patientin oder des Patienten


            An address for the individual.

            ShortStraßenanschriftAn address for the individual
            Comments

            Patient may have multiple addresses with different uses or applicable periods.

            Control0..*
            TypeAddress(Adresse, deutsches Basisprofil)
            Is Modifierfalse
            Must Supporttrue
            Summarytrue
            Requirements

            May need to keep track of patient addresses for contacting, billing or reporting requirements and also to help with identification.

            Pattern Value{
              "type" : "both"
            }
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            pat-cnt-2or3-char: The content of the country element (if present) SHALL be selected EITHER from ValueSet ISO Country Alpha-2 http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-2 OR MAY be selected from ISO Country Alpha-3 Value Set http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-3, IF the country is not specified in value Set ISO Country Alpha-2 http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-2. (country.empty() or (country.memberOf('http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-2') or country.memberOf('http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-3')))
            113. Patient.address:Strassenanschrift.extension:Stadtteil
            Slice NameStadtteil
            Definition

            A subsection of a municipality.

            Shortprecinct
            Control0..1
            This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
            TypeExtension(ADXP Precinct) (Extension Type: string)
            Is Modifierfalse
            Must Supporttrue
            Summaryfalse
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
            ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
            115. Patient.address:Strassenanschrift.use
            Definition

            The purpose of this address.

            Shorthome | work | temp | old | billing - purpose of this address
            Comments

            Applications can assume that an address is current unless it explicitly says that it is temporary or old.

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

            The use of an address.

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

            Allows an appropriate address to be chosen from a list of many.

            ExampleGeneral: home
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            117. Patient.address:Strassenanschrift.type
            Definition

            Distinguishes between physical addresses (those you can visit) and mailing addresses (e.g. PO Boxes and care-of addresses). Most addresses are both.

            Shortpostal | physical | both
            Comments

            The definition of Address states that "address is intended to describe postal addresses, not physical locations". However, many applications track whether an address has a dual purpose of being a location that can be visited as well as being a valid delivery destination, and Postal addresses are often used as proxies for physical locations (also see the Location resource).


            The definition of Address states that "address is intended to describe postal addresses, not physical locations". However, many applications track whether an address has a dual purpose of being a location that can be visited as well as being a valid delivery destination, and Postal addresses are often used as proxies for physical locations (also see the Location resource).

            Control10..1
            BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from AddressTypehttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/address-type|4.0.1
            (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/address-type|4.0.1)

            The type of an address (physical / postal).

            Typecode
            Is Modifierfalse
            Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
            Must Supporttrue
            Summarytrue
            ExampleGeneral: both
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            119. Patient.address:Strassenanschrift.line
            Definition

            Diese Komponente kann Straßennamen, Hausnummer, Appartmentnummer, Postfach, c/o sowie weitere Zustellungshinweise enthalten. Die Informationen können in mehrere line-Komponenten aufgeteilt werden. Bei Verwendung der Extensions, um Straße, Hausnnummer und Postleitzahl strukturiert zu übermitteln, müssen diese Informationen stets vollständig auch in der line-Komponente, die sie erweitern, enthalten sein, um es Systemen, die diese Extensions nicht verwenden zu ermöglichen, auf diese Informationen zugreifen zu können.


            This component contains the house number, apartment number, street name, street direction, P.O. Box number, delivery hints, and similar address information.

            ShortStraßenname mit Hausnummer oder Postfach sowie weitere Angaben zur ZustellungStreet name, number, direction & P.O. Box etc.
            Control10..3*
            Typestring
            Is Modifierfalse
            Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
            Must Supporttrue
            Summarytrue
            ExampleGeneral: 137 Nowhere Street
            Beipiel für Adresszeile mit Extensions für Straße und Hausnummer: Musterweg 42
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            121. Patient.address:Strassenanschrift.line.extension:Strasse
            Slice NameStrasse
            Definition

            streetName.

            ShortstreetName
            Control0..1
            This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
            TypeExtension(ADXP Street Name) (Extension Type: string)
            Is Modifierfalse
            Must Supporttrue
            Summaryfalse
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
            ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
            123. Patient.address:Strassenanschrift.line.extension:Hausnummer
            Slice NameHausnummer
            Definition

            The number of a building, house or lot alongside the street. Also known as "primary street number". This does not number the street but rather the building.

            ShorthouseNumber
            Control0..1
            This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
            TypeExtension(ADXP House Number) (Extension Type: string)
            Is Modifierfalse
            Must Supporttrue
            Summaryfalse
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
            ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
            125. Patient.address:Strassenanschrift.line.extension:Adresszusatz
            Slice NameAdresszusatz
            Definition

            This can be a unit designator, such as apartment number, suite number, or floor. There may be several unit designators in an address (e.g., "3rd floor, Appt. 342"). This can also be a designator pointing away from the location, rather than specifying a smaller location within some larger one (e.g., Dutch "t.o." means "opposite to" for house boats located across the street facing houses).

            ShortadditionalLocator
            Control0..1
            This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
            TypeExtension(ADXP Additional Locator) (Extension Type: string)
            Is Modifierfalse
            Must Supporttrue
            Summaryfalse
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
            ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
            127. Patient.address:Strassenanschrift.line.extension:Postfach
            Slice NamePostfach
            Definition

            A numbered box located in a post station.

            ShortpostBox
            Control0..0
            This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
            TypeExtension(ADXP Post Box) (Extension Type: string)
            Is Modifierfalse
            Must Supporttrue
            Summaryfalse
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
            ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
            129. Patient.address:Strassenanschrift.city
            Definition

            The name of the city, town, suburb, village or other community or delivery center.

            ShortName of city, town etc.
            Control10..1
            Typestring
            Is Modifierfalse
            Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
            Must Supporttrue
            Summarytrue
            Alternate NamesMunicpality
            ExampleGeneral: Erewhon
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            131. Patient.address:Strassenanschrift.city.extension
            Definition

            An Extension


            May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

            ShortExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
            Comments

            There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

            Control0..*
            TypeExtension
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summaryfalse
            Alternate Namesextensions, user content
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
            ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
            SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Patient.address.city.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
            • value @ url
            • 133. Patient.address:Strassenanschrift.city.extension:gemeindeschluessel
              Slice Namegemeindeschluessel
              Definition

              Optional Extension Element - found in all resources.

              ShortOptional Extensions Element
              Control0..1
              This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
              TypeExtension(ExtensionDestatisAgs) (Extension Type: Coding)
              Is Modifierfalse
              Must Supporttrue
              Summaryfalse
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
              ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
              135. Patient.address:Strassenanschrift.district
              Definition

              The name of the administrative area (county).

              ShortDistrict name (aka county)
              Comments

              District is sometimes known as county, but in some regions 'county' is used in place of city (municipality), so county name should be conveyed in city instead.

              Control0..01
              Typestring
              Is Modifierfalse
              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
              Summarytrue
              Alternate NamesCounty
              ExampleGeneral: Madison
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              137. Patient.address:Strassenanschrift.postalCode
              Definition

              Postleitzahl gemäß der im jeweiligen Land gültigen Konventionen


              A postal code designating a region defined by the postal service.

              ShortPostleitzahlPostal code for area
              Control10..1
              Typestring
              Is Modifierfalse
              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
              Must Supporttrue
              Summarytrue
              Alternate NamesZip
              ExampleGeneral: 9132
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              139. Patient.address:Strassenanschrift.country
              Definition

              Staat (vorzugsweise als 2-Stelliger ISO-Ländercode). Es obliegt abgeleiteten Profilen, hier die Verwendung der ISO-Ländercodes verbindlich vorzuschreiben


              Country - a nation as commonly understood or generally accepted.

              ShortStaatCountry (e.g. can be ISO 3166 2 or 3 letter code)
              Comments

              ISO 3166 3 letter codes can be used in place of a human readable country name.

              Control10..1
              BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from For codes, see Iso3166-1-2
              (preferred to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-2)
              Typestring
              Is Modifierfalse
              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
              Must Supporttrue
              Summarytrue
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              141. Patient.address:Postfach
              Slice NamePostfach
              Definition

              Eine Postfachanschrift der Patientin oder des Patienten


              An address for the individual.

              ShortPostfachAn address for the individual
              Comments

              Patient may have multiple addresses with different uses or applicable periods.

              Control0..*
              TypeAddress(Adresse, deutsches Basisprofil)
              Is Modifierfalse
              Must Supporttrue
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              May need to keep track of patient addresses for contacting, billing or reporting requirements and also to help with identification.

              Pattern Value{
                "type" : "postal"
              }
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              pat-cnt-2or3-char: The content of the country element (if present) SHALL be selected EITHER from ValueSet ISO Country Alpha-2 http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-2 OR MAY be selected from ISO Country Alpha-3 Value Set http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-3, IF the country is not specified in value Set ISO Country Alpha-2 http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-2. (country.empty() or (country.memberOf('http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-2') or country.memberOf('http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-3')))
              143. Patient.address:Postfach.extension:Stadtteil
              Slice NameStadtteil
              Definition

              A subsection of a municipality.

              Shortprecinct
              Control0..1
              This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
              TypeExtension(ADXP Precinct) (Extension Type: string)
              Is Modifierfalse
              Must Supporttrue
              Summaryfalse
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
              ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
              145. Patient.address:Postfach.use
              Definition

              The purpose of this address.

              Shorthome | work | temp | old | billing - purpose of this address
              Comments

              Applications can assume that an address is current unless it explicitly says that it is temporary or old.

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

              The use of an address.

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

              Allows an appropriate address to be chosen from a list of many.

              ExampleGeneral: home
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              147. Patient.address:Postfach.type
              Definition

              Distinguishes between physical addresses (those you can visit) and mailing addresses (e.g. PO Boxes and care-of addresses). Most addresses are both.

              Shortpostal | physical | both
              Comments

              The definition of Address states that "address is intended to describe postal addresses, not physical locations". However, many applications track whether an address has a dual purpose of being a location that can be visited as well as being a valid delivery destination, and Postal addresses are often used as proxies for physical locations (also see the Location resource).


              The definition of Address states that "address is intended to describe postal addresses, not physical locations". However, many applications track whether an address has a dual purpose of being a location that can be visited as well as being a valid delivery destination, and Postal addresses are often used as proxies for physical locations (also see the Location resource).

              Control10..1
              BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from AddressTypehttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/address-type|4.0.1
              (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/address-type|4.0.1)

              The type of an address (physical / postal).

              Typecode
              Is Modifierfalse
              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
              Must Supporttrue
              Summarytrue
              ExampleGeneral: both
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              149. Patient.address:Postfach.line
              Definition

              Diese Komponente kann Straßennamen, Hausnummer, Appartmentnummer, Postfach, c/o sowie weitere Zustellungshinweise enthalten. Die Informationen können in mehrere line-Komponenten aufgeteilt werden. Bei Verwendung der Extensions, um Straße, Hausnnummer und Postleitzahl strukturiert zu übermitteln, müssen diese Informationen stets vollständig auch in der line-Komponente, die sie erweitern, enthalten sein, um es Systemen, die diese Extensions nicht verwenden zu ermöglichen, auf diese Informationen zugreifen zu können.


              This component contains the house number, apartment number, street name, street direction, P.O. Box number, delivery hints, and similar address information.

              ShortStraßenname mit Hausnummer oder Postfach sowie weitere Angaben zur ZustellungStreet name, number, direction & P.O. Box etc.
              Control10..3*
              Typestring
              Is Modifierfalse
              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
              Must Supporttrue
              Summarytrue
              ExampleGeneral: 137 Nowhere Street
              Beipiel für Adresszeile mit Extensions für Straße und Hausnummer: Musterweg 42
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              151. Patient.address:Postfach.line.extension:Strasse
              Slice NameStrasse
              Definition

              streetName.

              ShortstreetName
              Control0..0
              This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
              TypeExtension(ADXP Street Name) (Extension Type: string)
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summaryfalse
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
              ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
              153. Patient.address:Postfach.line.extension:Hausnummer
              Slice NameHausnummer
              Definition

              The number of a building, house or lot alongside the street. Also known as "primary street number". This does not number the street but rather the building.

              ShorthouseNumber
              Control0..0
              This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
              TypeExtension(ADXP House Number) (Extension Type: string)
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summaryfalse
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
              ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
              155. Patient.address:Postfach.line.extension:Adresszusatz
              Slice NameAdresszusatz
              Definition

              This can be a unit designator, such as apartment number, suite number, or floor. There may be several unit designators in an address (e.g., "3rd floor, Appt. 342"). This can also be a designator pointing away from the location, rather than specifying a smaller location within some larger one (e.g., Dutch "t.o." means "opposite to" for house boats located across the street facing houses).

              ShortadditionalLocator
              Control0..0
              This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
              TypeExtension(ADXP Additional Locator) (Extension Type: string)
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summaryfalse
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
              ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
              157. Patient.address:Postfach.line.extension:Postfach
              Slice NamePostfach
              Definition

              A numbered box located in a post station.

              ShortpostBox
              Control0..1
              This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
              TypeExtension(ADXP Post Box) (Extension Type: string)
              Is Modifierfalse
              Must Supporttrue
              Summaryfalse
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
              ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
              159. Patient.address:Postfach.city
              Definition

              The name of the city, town, suburb, village or other community or delivery center.

              ShortName of city, town etc.
              Control10..1
              Typestring
              Is Modifierfalse
              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
              Must Supporttrue
              Summarytrue
              Alternate NamesMunicpality
              ExampleGeneral: Erewhon
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              161. Patient.address:Postfach.city.extension
              Definition

              An Extension


              May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

              ShortExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
              Comments

              There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

              Control0..*
              TypeExtension
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summaryfalse
              Alternate Namesextensions, user content
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
              ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
              SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Patient.address.city.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
              • value @ url
              • 163. Patient.address:Postfach.city.extension:gemeindeschluessel
                Slice Namegemeindeschluessel
                Definition

                Optional Extension Element - found in all resources.

                ShortOptional Extensions Element
                Control0..1
                This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                TypeExtension(ExtensionDestatisAgs) (Extension Type: Coding)
                Is Modifierfalse
                Must Supporttrue
                Summaryfalse
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                165. Patient.address:Postfach.district
                Definition

                The name of the administrative area (county).

                ShortDistrict name (aka county)
                Comments

                District is sometimes known as county, but in some regions 'county' is used in place of city (municipality), so county name should be conveyed in city instead.

                Control0..01
                Typestring
                Is Modifierfalse
                Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                Summarytrue
                Alternate NamesCounty
                ExampleGeneral: Madison
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                167. Patient.address:Postfach.postalCode
                Definition

                Postleitzahl gemäß der im jeweiligen Land gültigen Konventionen


                A postal code designating a region defined by the postal service.

                ShortPostleitzahlPostal code for area
                Control10..1
                Typestring
                Is Modifierfalse
                Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                Must Supporttrue
                Summarytrue
                Alternate NamesZip
                ExampleGeneral: 9132
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                169. Patient.address:Postfach.country
                Definition

                Staat (vorzugsweise als 2-Stelliger ISO-Ländercode). Es obliegt abgeleiteten Profilen, hier die Verwendung der ISO-Ländercodes verbindlich vorzuschreiben


                Country - a nation as commonly understood or generally accepted.

                ShortStaatCountry (e.g. can be ISO 3166 2 or 3 letter code)
                Comments

                ISO 3166 3 letter codes can be used in place of a human readable country name.

                Control10..1
                BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from For codes, see Iso3166-1-2
                (preferred to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-2)
                Typestring
                Is Modifierfalse
                Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                Must Supporttrue
                Summarytrue
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                171. Patient.link
                Definition

                Verweis auf eine andere Patientenressource, die die gleiche tatsächliche Person betrifft


                Link to another patient resource that concerns the same actual patient.

                ShortVerweisLink to another patient resource that concerns the same actual person
                Comments

                There is no assumption that linked patient records have mutual links.

                Control0..*
                TypeBackboneElement
                Is Modifiertrue because This element is labeled as a modifier because it might not be the main Patient resource, and the referenced patient should be used instead of this Patient record. This is when the link.type value is 'replaced-by'
                Must Supporttrue
                Summarytrue
                Requirements

                There are multiple use cases:

                • Duplicate patient records due to the clerical errors associated with the difficulties of identifying humans consistently, and
                • Distribution of patient information across multiple servers.
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                173. Patient.link.modifierExtension
                Definition

                May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

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

                ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                Comments

                There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                Control0..*
                TypeExtension
                Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
                Summarytrue
                Requirements

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

                Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                175. Patient.link.other
                Definition

                The other patient resource that the link refers to.

                ShortThe other patient or related person resource that the link refers to
                Comments

                Referencing a RelatedPerson here removes the need to use a Person record to associate a Patient and RelatedPerson as the same individual.

                Control1..1
                TypeReference(Patient, RelatedPerson)
                Is Modifierfalse
                Must Supporttrue
                Must Support TypesNo must-support rules about the choice of types/profiles
                Summarytrue
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                177. Patient.link.type
                Definition

                The type of link between this patient resource and another patient resource.

                Shortreplaced-by | replaces | refer | seealso
                Control1..1
                BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from LinkTypehttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/link-type|4.0.1
                (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/link-type|4.0.1)

                The type of link between this patient resource and another patient resource.

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

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

                0. Patient
                Invariantsmii-pat-1: Falls die Geschlechtsangabe 'other' gewählt wird, muss die amtliche Differenzierung per Extension angegeben werden (gender.exists() and gender='other' implies gender.extension('http://fhir.de/StructureDefinition/gender-amtlich-de').exists())
                2. Patient.id
                Must Supporttrue
                4. Patient.meta
                Must Supporttrue
                6. Patient.meta.profile
                Must Supporttrue
                8. Patient.identifier
                Definition

                Ein Identifikator für den/die Patient*in

                ShortPatienten-Identifikator
                NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
                Must Supporttrue
                SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Patient.identifier. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                • pattern @ $this
                • 10. Patient.identifier:versichertenId
                  Slice NameversichertenId
                  Definition

                  Krankenversichertennummer, unabhängig, ob GKV, PKV oder Sonderkostenträger

                  ShortKrankenversichertennummer
                  NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
                  Control0..1
                  TypeIdentifier(Identifier-Profil für die 10-stellige Krankenversichertennummer)
                  Must Supporttrue
                  Pattern Value{
                    "type" : {
                      "coding" : [{
                        "system" : "http://fhir.de/CodeSystem/identifier-type-de-basis",
                        "code" : "KVZ10"
                      }]
                    }
                  }
                  12. Patient.identifier:versichertenId.type
                  Control1..?
                  Must Supporttrue
                  14. Patient.identifier:versichertenId.system
                  Must Supporttrue
                  16. Patient.identifier:versichertenId.value
                  Must Supporttrue
                  18. Patient.identifier:versichertenId.assigner
                  Control1..?
                  Must Supporttrue
                  20. Patient.identifier:versichertenId.assigner.identifier
                  NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
                  Control1..?
                  TypeIdentifier(Identifier-Profil für die Abbildung eines Institutionskennzeichens (IKNR))
                  Must Supporttrue
                  22. Patient.identifier:versichertenId.assigner.identifier.type
                  Must Supporttrue
                  24. Patient.identifier:versichertenId.assigner.identifier.system
                  Must Supporttrue
                  26. Patient.identifier:versichertenId.assigner.identifier.value
                  Must Supporttrue
                  28. Patient.identifier:pid
                  Slice Namepid
                  Definition

                  Patientenidentifikator innerhalb einer Organisation

                  ShortPatientenidentifikation
                  NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
                  Control0..*
                  TypeIdentifier(Identifier-Profil für die Abbildung einer Patienten-ID)
                  Must Supporttrue
                  Pattern Value{
                    "type" : {
                      "coding" : [{
                        "system" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203",
                        "code" : "MR"
                      }]
                    }
                  }
                  30. Patient.identifier:pid.type
                  Must Supporttrue
                  32. Patient.identifier:pid.system
                  Must Supporttrue
                  34. Patient.identifier:pid.value
                  Must Supporttrue
                  36. Patient.identifier:pid.assigner
                  Must Supporttrue
                  38. Patient.identifier:pid.assigner.identifier
                  NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
                  40. Patient.identifier:pid.assigner.identifier.type
                  Must Supporttrue
                  Pattern Value{
                    "coding" : [{
                      "system" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203",
                      "code" : "XX"
                    }]
                  }
                  42. Patient.identifier:pid.assigner.identifier.system
                  Invariantsmii-pat-2: Entweder IKNR oder MII Core Location Identifier muss verwendet werden ($this = 'http://fhir.de/sid/arge-ik/iknr' or $this = 'https://www.medizininformatik-initiative.de/fhir/core/CodeSystem/core-location-identifier')
                  44. Patient.name
                  Definition

                  Name der Patientin oder des Patienten

                  ShortName
                  Must Supporttrue
                  SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Patient.name. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                  • pattern @ $this
                  • 46. Patient.name:name
                    Slice Namename
                    Definition

                    Personenname mit in Deutschland üblichen Namensbestandteilen

                    ShortPersonenname
                    Control0..1
                    TypeHumanName(HumanName, deutsches Basisprofil)
                    Must Supporttrue
                    Pattern Value{
                      "use" : "official"
                    }
                    48. Patient.name:name.use
                    Control1..?
                    Must Supporttrue
                    50. Patient.name:name.family
                    Control1..?
                    Must Supporttrue
                    52. Patient.name:name.family.extension:namenszusatz
                    Slice Namenamenszusatz
                    Must Supporttrue
                    54. Patient.name:name.family.extension:nachname
                    Slice Namenachname
                    Must Supporttrue
                    56. Patient.name:name.family.extension:vorsatzwort
                    Slice Namevorsatzwort
                    Must Supporttrue
                    58. Patient.name:name.given
                    Control1..?
                    Must Supporttrue
                    60. Patient.name:name.prefix
                    Must Supporttrue
                    62. Patient.name:name.prefix.extension:prefix-qualifier
                    Slice Nameprefix-qualifier
                    Must Supporttrue
                    64. Patient.name:geburtsname
                    Slice Namegeburtsname
                    Definition

                    Name, der vor einer Namensänderung aufgrund von Heirat verwendet wurde

                    ShortGeburtsname
                    Control0..1
                    TypeHumanName(HumanName, deutsches Basisprofil)
                    Must Supporttrue
                    Pattern Value{
                      "use" : "maiden"
                    }
                    66. Patient.name:geburtsname.use
                    Control1..?
                    Must Supporttrue
                    68. Patient.name:geburtsname.family
                    Control1..?
                    Must Supporttrue
                    70. Patient.name:geburtsname.family.extension:namenszusatz
                    Slice Namenamenszusatz
                    Must Supporttrue
                    72. Patient.name:geburtsname.family.extension:nachname
                    Slice Namenachname
                    Must Supporttrue
                    74. Patient.name:geburtsname.family.extension:vorsatzwort
                    Slice Namevorsatzwort
                    Must Supporttrue
                    76. Patient.name:geburtsname.given
                    Control0..0
                    78. Patient.name:geburtsname.prefix
                    Control0..0
                    81. Patient.gender
                    Definition

                    männlich | weiblich | andere | unbekannt | unbestimmt | divers

                    ShortAdministratives Geschlecht
                    Must Supporttrue
                    83. Patient.gender.extension
                    SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Patient.gender.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                    • value @ url
                    • 85. Patient.gender.extension:other-amtlich
                      Slice Nameother-amtlich
                      Definition

                      Extension zur genaueren Differenzierung des administrativen Geschlechts

                      ShortExtension Administratives Geschlecht
                      Control0..1
                      TypeExtension(Differenzierung des administrativen Geschlechts 'other') (Extension Type: Coding)
                      Must Supporttrue
                      87. Patient.birthDate
                      Definition

                      Das Geburtsdatum der Patientin oder des Patienten

                      ShortGeburtsdatum
                      Must Supporttrue
                      LOINC Code
                      89. Patient.birthDate.extension
                      SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Patient.birthDate.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                      • value @ url
                      • 91. Patient.birthDate.extension:data-absent-reason
                        Slice Namedata-absent-reason
                        Control0..1
                        TypeExtension(Data Absent Reason) (Extension Type: code)
                        Must Supporttrue
                        93. Patient.deceased[x]
                        Definition

                        Gibt an, ob die Person verstorben ist oder nicht

                        ShortVerstorben
                        [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
                        Must Supporttrue
                        95. Patient.address
                        Definition

                        Eine Adresse der Patientin oder des Patienten

                        ShortAdresse
                        Must Supporttrue
                        SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Patient.address. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                        • pattern @ $this
                        • 97. Patient.address:Strassenanschrift
                          Slice NameStrassenanschrift
                          Definition

                          Eine Straßenanschrift der Patientin oder des Patienten

                          ShortStraßenanschrift
                          Control0..*
                          TypeAddress(Adresse, deutsches Basisprofil)
                          Must Supporttrue
                          Pattern Value{
                            "type" : "both"
                          }
                          Invariantspat-cnt-2or3-char: The content of the country element (if present) SHALL be selected EITHER from ValueSet ISO Country Alpha-2 http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-2 OR MAY be selected from ISO Country Alpha-3 Value Set http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-3, IF the country is not specified in value Set ISO Country Alpha-2 http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-2. (country.empty() or (country.memberOf('http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-2') or country.memberOf('http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-3')))
                          99. Patient.address:Strassenanschrift.extension:Stadtteil
                          Slice NameStadtteil
                          Must Supporttrue
                          101. Patient.address:Strassenanschrift.type
                          Control1..?
                          Must Supporttrue
                          103. Patient.address:Strassenanschrift.line
                          Control1..?
                          Must Supporttrue
                          105. Patient.address:Strassenanschrift.line.extension:Strasse
                          Slice NameStrasse
                          Must Supporttrue
                          107. Patient.address:Strassenanschrift.line.extension:Hausnummer
                          Slice NameHausnummer
                          Must Supporttrue
                          109. Patient.address:Strassenanschrift.line.extension:Adresszusatz
                          Slice NameAdresszusatz
                          Must Supporttrue
                          111. Patient.address:Strassenanschrift.line.extension:Postfach
                          Slice NamePostfach
                          Control0..0
                          Must Supporttrue
                          113. Patient.address:Strassenanschrift.city
                          Control1..?
                          Must Supporttrue
                          115. Patient.address:Strassenanschrift.city.extension
                          SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Patient.address.city.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                          • value @ url
                          • 117. Patient.address:Strassenanschrift.city.extension:gemeindeschluessel
                            Slice Namegemeindeschluessel
                            Control0..1
                            TypeExtension(ExtensionDestatisAgs) (Extension Type: Coding)
                            Must Supporttrue
                            119. Patient.address:Strassenanschrift.postalCode
                            Control1..?
                            Must Supporttrue
                            121. Patient.address:Strassenanschrift.country
                            Control1..?
                            Must Supporttrue
                            123. Patient.address:Postfach
                            Slice NamePostfach
                            Definition

                            Eine Postfachanschrift der Patientin oder des Patienten

                            ShortPostfach
                            Control0..*
                            TypeAddress(Adresse, deutsches Basisprofil)
                            Must Supporttrue
                            Pattern Value{
                              "type" : "postal"
                            }
                            Invariantspat-cnt-2or3-char: The content of the country element (if present) SHALL be selected EITHER from ValueSet ISO Country Alpha-2 http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-2 OR MAY be selected from ISO Country Alpha-3 Value Set http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-3, IF the country is not specified in value Set ISO Country Alpha-2 http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-2. (country.empty() or (country.memberOf('http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-2') or country.memberOf('http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-3')))
                            125. Patient.address:Postfach.extension:Stadtteil
                            Slice NameStadtteil
                            Must Supporttrue
                            127. Patient.address:Postfach.type
                            Control1..?
                            Must Supporttrue
                            129. Patient.address:Postfach.line
                            Control1..?
                            Must Supporttrue
                            131. Patient.address:Postfach.line.extension:Strasse
                            Slice NameStrasse
                            Control0..0
                            133. Patient.address:Postfach.line.extension:Hausnummer
                            Slice NameHausnummer
                            Control0..0
                            135. Patient.address:Postfach.line.extension:Adresszusatz
                            Slice NameAdresszusatz
                            Control0..0
                            137. Patient.address:Postfach.line.extension:Postfach
                            Slice NamePostfach
                            Must Supporttrue
                            139. Patient.address:Postfach.city
                            Control1..?
                            Must Supporttrue
                            141. Patient.address:Postfach.city.extension
                            SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Patient.address.city.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                            • value @ url
                            • 143. Patient.address:Postfach.city.extension:gemeindeschluessel
                              Slice Namegemeindeschluessel
                              Control0..1
                              TypeExtension(ExtensionDestatisAgs) (Extension Type: Coding)
                              Must Supporttrue
                              145. Patient.address:Postfach.postalCode
                              Control1..?
                              Must Supporttrue
                              147. Patient.address:Postfach.country
                              Control1..?
                              Must Supporttrue
                              149. Patient.link
                              Definition

                              Verweis auf eine andere Patientenressource, die die gleiche tatsächliche Person betrifft

                              ShortVerweis
                              Must Supporttrue
                              151. Patient.link.other
                              Must Supporttrue
                              153. Patient.link.type
                              Must Supporttrue

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

                              0. Patient
                              Definition

                              Demographics and other administrative information about an individual or animal receiving care or other health-related services.

                              ShortInformation about an individual or animal receiving health care services
                              Control0..*
                              Is Modifierfalse
                              Summaryfalse
                              Alternate NamesSubjectOfCare Client Resident
                              Invariantsdom-2: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources (contained.contained.empty())
                              dom-3: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource (contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty())
                              dom-4: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated (contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty())
                              dom-5: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label (contained.meta.security.empty())
                              dom-6: A resource should have narrative for robust management (text.`div`.exists())
                              mii-pat-1: Falls die Geschlechtsangabe 'other' gewählt wird, muss die amtliche Differenzierung per Extension angegeben werden (gender.exists() and gender='other' implies gender.extension('http://fhir.de/StructureDefinition/gender-amtlich-de').exists())
                              2. Patient.id
                              Definition

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

                              ShortLogical id of this artifact
                              Comments

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

                              Control0..1
                              Typeid
                              Is Modifierfalse
                              Must Supporttrue
                              Summarytrue
                              4. Patient.meta
                              Definition

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

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

                              Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

                              ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
                              Control0..1
                              Typestring
                              Is Modifierfalse
                              XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                              Summaryfalse
                              8. Patient.meta.extension
                              Definition

                              May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                              ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                              Comments

                              There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                              Control0..*
                              TypeExtension
                              Is Modifierfalse
                              Summaryfalse
                              Alternate Namesextensions, user content
                              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                              ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                              SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Patient.meta.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                              • value @ url
                              • 10. Patient.meta.versionId
                                Definition

                                The version specific identifier, as it appears in the version portion of the URL. This value changes when the resource is created, updated, or deleted.

                                ShortVersion specific identifier
                                Comments

                                The server assigns this value, and ignores what the client specifies, except in the case that the server is imposing version integrity on updates/deletes.

                                Control0..1
                                Typeid
                                Is Modifierfalse
                                Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                Summarytrue
                                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                12. Patient.meta.lastUpdated
                                Definition

                                When the resource last changed - e.g. when the version changed.

                                ShortWhen the resource version last changed
                                Comments

                                This value is always populated except when the resource is first being created. The server / resource manager sets this value; what a client provides is irrelevant. This is equivalent to the HTTP Last-Modified and SHOULD have the same value on a read interaction.

                                Control0..1
                                Typeinstant
                                Is Modifierfalse
                                Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                Summarytrue
                                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                14. Patient.meta.source
                                Definition

                                A uri that identifies the source system of the resource. This provides a minimal amount of Provenance information that can be used to track or differentiate the source of information in the resource. The source may identify another FHIR server, document, message, database, etc.

                                ShortIdentifies where the resource comes from
                                Comments

                                In the provenance resource, this corresponds to Provenance.entity.what[x]. The exact use of the source (and the implied Provenance.entity.role) is left to implementer discretion. Only one nominated source is allowed; for additional provenance details, a full Provenance resource should be used.

                                This element can be used to indicate where the current master source of a resource that has a canonical URL if the resource is no longer hosted at the canonical URL.

                                Control0..1
                                Typeuri
                                Is Modifierfalse
                                Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                Summarytrue
                                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                16. Patient.meta.profile
                                Definition

                                A list of profiles (references to StructureDefinition resources) that this resource claims to conform to. The URL is a reference to StructureDefinition.url.

                                ShortProfiles this resource claims to conform to
                                Comments

                                It is up to the server and/or other infrastructure of policy to determine whether/how these claims are verified and/or updated over time. The list of profile URLs is a set.

                                Control0..*
                                Typecanonical(StructureDefinition)
                                Is Modifierfalse
                                Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                Must Supporttrue
                                Summarytrue
                                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                18. Patient.meta.security
                                Definition

                                Security labels applied to this resource. These tags connect specific resources to the overall security policy and infrastructure.

                                ShortSecurity Labels applied to this resource
                                Comments

                                The security labels can be updated without changing the stated version of the resource. The list of security labels is a set. Uniqueness is based the system/code, and version and display are ignored.

                                Control0..*
                                BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from All Security Labels
                                (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/security-labels|4.0.1)

                                Security Labels from the Healthcare Privacy and Security Classification System.

                                TypeCoding
                                Is Modifierfalse
                                Summarytrue
                                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                20. Patient.meta.tag
                                Definition

                                Tags applied to this resource. Tags are intended to be used to identify and relate resources to process and workflow, and applications are not required to consider the tags when interpreting the meaning of a resource.

                                ShortTags applied to this resource
                                Comments

                                The tags can be updated without changing the stated version of the resource. The list of tags is a set. Uniqueness is based the system/code, and version and display are ignored.

                                Control0..*
                                BindingFor example codes, see CommonTags
                                (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/common-tags|4.0.1)

                                Codes that represent various types of tags, commonly workflow-related; e.g. "Needs review by Dr. Jones".

                                TypeCoding
                                Is Modifierfalse
                                Summarytrue
                                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                22. Patient.implicitRules
                                Definition

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

                                ShortA set of rules under which this content was created
                                Comments

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

                                Control0..1
                                Typeuri
                                Is Modifiertrue because This element is labeled as a modifier because the implicit rules may provide additional knowledge about the resource that modifies it's meaning or interpretation
                                Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                Summarytrue
                                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                24. Patient.language
                                Definition

                                The base language in which the resource is written.

                                ShortLanguage of the resource content
                                Comments

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

                                Control0..1
                                BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from CommonLanguages
                                (preferred to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages|4.0.1)

                                A human language.

                                Additional BindingsPurpose
                                AllLanguagesMax Binding
                                Typecode
                                Is Modifierfalse
                                Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                Summaryfalse
                                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                26. Patient.text
                                Definition

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

                                ShortText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
                                Comments

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

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

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

                                ShortContained, inline Resources
                                Comments

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

                                Control0..*
                                TypeResource
                                Is Modifierfalse
                                Summaryfalse
                                Alternate Namesinline resources, anonymous resources, contained resources
                                30. Patient.extension
                                Definition

                                May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                                ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                                Comments

                                There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                                Control0..*
                                TypeExtension
                                Is Modifierfalse
                                Summaryfalse
                                Alternate Namesextensions, user content
                                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                32. Patient.modifierExtension
                                Definition

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

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

                                ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored
                                Comments

                                There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                                Control0..*
                                TypeExtension
                                Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the resource that contains them
                                Summaryfalse
                                Requirements

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

                                Alternate Namesextensions, user content
                                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                34. Patient.identifier
                                Definition

                                Ein Identifikator für den/die Patient*in

                                ShortPatienten-Identifikator
                                NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
                                Control0..*
                                TypeIdentifier
                                Is Modifierfalse
                                Must Supporttrue
                                Summarytrue
                                Requirements

                                Patients are almost always assigned specific numerical identifiers.

                                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Patient.identifier. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                • pattern @ $this
                                • 36. Patient.identifier:versichertenId
                                  Slice NameversichertenId
                                  Definition

                                  Krankenversichertennummer, unabhängig, ob GKV, PKV oder Sonderkostenträger

                                  ShortKrankenversichertennummer
                                  NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
                                  Control0..1
                                  TypeIdentifier(Identifier-Profil für die 10-stellige Krankenversichertennummer)
                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                  Must Supporttrue
                                  Summarytrue
                                  Requirements

                                  Patients are almost always assigned specific numerical identifiers.

                                  Pattern Value{
                                    "type" : {
                                      "coding" : [{
                                        "system" : "http://fhir.de/CodeSystem/identifier-type-de-basis",
                                        "code" : "KVZ10"
                                      }]
                                    }
                                  }
                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                  38. Patient.identifier:versichertenId.id
                                  Definition

                                  Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

                                  ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
                                  Control0..1
                                  Typestring
                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                  XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                  Summaryfalse
                                  40. Patient.identifier:versichertenId.extension
                                  Definition

                                  May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                                  ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                                  Comments

                                  There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                                  Control0..*
                                  TypeExtension
                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                  Summaryfalse
                                  Alternate Namesextensions, user content
                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                  ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                  SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Patient.identifier.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                  • value @ url
                                  • 42. Patient.identifier:versichertenId.use
                                    Definition

                                    The purpose of this identifier.

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

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

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

                                    Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .

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

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

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

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

                                    ShortDescription of identifier
                                    Comments

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

                                    Control1..1
                                    BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from Identifier Type DeBasis ValueSet
                                    (extensible to http://fhir.de/ValueSet/identifier-type-de-basis)

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

                                    TypeCodeableConcept
                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                    Must Supporttrue
                                    Summarytrue
                                    Requirements

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

                                    Pattern Value{
                                      "coding" : [{
                                        "system" : "http://fhir.de/CodeSystem/identifier-type-de-basis",
                                        "code" : "KVZ10"
                                      }]
                                    }
                                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                    kvid-2: Die type Codes 'GKV' und 'PKV' haben den Status 'retired', daher sollen diese nicht mehr verwendet werden (($this.coding.exists(system='http://fhir.de/CodeSystem/identifier-type-de-basis' and code='GKV') or $this.coding.exists(system='http://fhir.de/CodeSystem/identifier-type-de-basis' and code='PKV')).not())
                                    46. Patient.identifier:versichertenId.system
                                    Definition

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

                                    ShortThe namespace for the identifier value
                                    Comments

                                    Identifier.system is always case sensitive.

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

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

                                    Fixed Valuehttp://fhir.de/sid/gkv/kvid-10
                                    ExampleGeneral: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
                                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                    48. Patient.identifier:versichertenId.value
                                    Definition

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

                                    ShortThe value that is unique
                                    Comments

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

                                    Control1..1
                                    Typestring
                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                    Must Supporttrue
                                    Summarytrue
                                    ExampleGeneral: 123456
                                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                    kvid-1: Der unveränderliche Teil der KVID muss 10-stellig sein und mit einem Großbuchstaben anfangen (matches('^[A-Z][0-9]{9}$'))
                                    50. Patient.identifier:versichertenId.period
                                    Definition

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

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

                                    Organization that issued/manages the identifier.

                                    ShortOrganization that issued id (may be just text)
                                    Comments

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

                                    Control1..1
                                    TypeReference(Organization)
                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                    Must Supporttrue
                                    Summarytrue
                                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                    54. Patient.identifier:versichertenId.assigner.id
                                    Definition

                                    Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

                                    ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
                                    Control0..1
                                    Typestring
                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                    XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                    Summaryfalse
                                    56. Patient.identifier:versichertenId.assigner.extension
                                    Definition

                                    May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                                    ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                                    Comments

                                    There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                                    Control0..*
                                    TypeExtension
                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                    Summaryfalse
                                    Alternate Namesextensions, user content
                                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                    ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                    SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Patient.identifier.assigner.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                    • value @ url
                                    • 58. Patient.identifier:versichertenId.assigner.reference
                                      Definition

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

                                      ShortLiteral reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
                                      Comments

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

                                      Control0..1
                                      This element is affected by the following invariants: ref-1
                                      Typestring
                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                      Summarytrue
                                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                      60. Patient.identifier:versichertenId.assigner.type
                                      Definition

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

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

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

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

                                      Control0..1
                                      BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from ResourceType
                                      (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-types|4.0.1)

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

                                      Typeuri
                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                      Summarytrue
                                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                      62. Patient.identifier:versichertenId.assigner.identifier
                                      Definition

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

                                      ShortLogical reference, when literal reference is not known
                                      Comments

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

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

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

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

                                      NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
                                      Control1..1
                                      TypeIdentifier(Identifier-Profil für die Abbildung eines Institutionskennzeichens (IKNR))
                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                      Must Supporttrue
                                      Summarytrue
                                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                      64. Patient.identifier:versichertenId.assigner.identifier.id
                                      Definition

                                      Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

                                      ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
                                      Control0..1
                                      Typestring
                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                      XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                      Summaryfalse
                                      66. Patient.identifier:versichertenId.assigner.identifier.extension
                                      Definition

                                      May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                                      ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                                      Comments

                                      There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                                      Control0..*
                                      TypeExtension
                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                      Summaryfalse
                                      Alternate Namesextensions, user content
                                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                      SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Patient.identifier.assigner.identifier.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                      • value @ url
                                      • 68. Patient.identifier:versichertenId.assigner.identifier.use
                                        Definition

                                        The purpose of this identifier.

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

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

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

                                        Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .

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

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

                                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                        70. Patient.identifier:versichertenId.assigner.identifier.type
                                        Definition

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

                                        ShortDescription of identifier
                                        Comments

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

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

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

                                        TypeCodeableConcept
                                        Is Modifierfalse
                                        Must Supporttrue
                                        Summarytrue
                                        Requirements

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

                                        Pattern Value{
                                          "coding" : [{
                                            "system" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203",
                                            "code" : "XX"
                                          }]
                                        }
                                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                        72. Patient.identifier:versichertenId.assigner.identifier.system
                                        Definition

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

                                        ShortThe namespace for the identifier value
                                        Comments

                                        Identifier.system is always case sensitive.

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

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

                                        Fixed Valuehttp://fhir.de/sid/arge-ik/iknr
                                        ExampleGeneral: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
                                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                        74. Patient.identifier:versichertenId.assigner.identifier.value
                                        Definition

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

                                        ShortThe value that is unique
                                        Comments

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

                                        Control1..1
                                        Typestring
                                        Is Modifierfalse
                                        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                        Must Supporttrue
                                        Summarytrue
                                        ExampleGeneral: 123456
                                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                        ik-1: Eine IK muss eine numerische 9-stellige Zeichenkette (mit Prüfziffer) sein (matches('^[0-9]{9}$'))
                                        76. Patient.identifier:versichertenId.assigner.identifier.period
                                        Definition

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

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

                                        Organization that issued/manages the identifier.

                                        ShortOrganization that issued id (may be just text)
                                        Comments

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

                                        Control0..1
                                        TypeReference(Organization)
                                        Is Modifierfalse
                                        Summarytrue
                                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                        80. Patient.identifier:versichertenId.assigner.display
                                        Definition

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

                                        ShortText alternative for the resource
                                        Comments

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

                                        Control0..1
                                        Typestring
                                        Is Modifierfalse
                                        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                        Summarytrue
                                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                        82. Patient.identifier:pid
                                        Slice Namepid
                                        Definition

                                        Patientenidentifikator innerhalb einer Organisation

                                        ShortPatientenidentifikation
                                        NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
                                        Control0..*
                                        TypeIdentifier(Identifier-Profil für die Abbildung einer Patienten-ID)
                                        Is Modifierfalse
                                        Must Supporttrue
                                        Summarytrue
                                        Requirements

                                        Patients are almost always assigned specific numerical identifiers.

                                        Pattern Value{
                                          "type" : {
                                            "coding" : [{
                                              "system" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203",
                                              "code" : "MR"
                                            }]
                                          }
                                        }
                                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                        84. Patient.identifier:pid.id
                                        Definition

                                        Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

                                        ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
                                        Control0..1
                                        Typestring
                                        Is Modifierfalse
                                        XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                        Summaryfalse
                                        86. Patient.identifier:pid.extension
                                        Definition

                                        May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                                        ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                                        Comments

                                        There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                                        Control0..*
                                        TypeExtension
                                        Is Modifierfalse
                                        Summaryfalse
                                        Alternate Namesextensions, user content
                                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                        ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                        SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Patient.identifier.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                        • value @ url
                                        • 88. Patient.identifier:pid.use
                                          Definition

                                          The purpose of this identifier.

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

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

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

                                          Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .

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

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

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

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

                                          ShortDescription of identifier
                                          Comments

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

                                          Control1..1
                                          BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from Identifier Type DeBasis ValueSet
                                          (extensible to http://fhir.de/ValueSet/identifier-type-de-basis)

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

                                          TypeCodeableConcept
                                          Is Modifierfalse
                                          Must Supporttrue
                                          Summarytrue
                                          Requirements

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

                                          Pattern Value{
                                            "coding" : [{
                                              "system" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203",
                                              "code" : "MR"
                                            }]
                                          }
                                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                          92. Patient.identifier:pid.system
                                          Definition

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

                                          ShortThe namespace for the identifier value
                                          Comments

                                          Identifier.system is always case sensitive.

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

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

                                          ExampleGeneral: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
                                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                          94. Patient.identifier:pid.value
                                          Definition

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

                                          ShortThe value that is unique
                                          Comments

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

                                          Control1..1
                                          Typestring
                                          Is Modifierfalse
                                          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                          Must Supporttrue
                                          Summarytrue
                                          ExampleGeneral: 123456
                                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                          96. Patient.identifier:pid.period
                                          Definition

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

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

                                          Organization that issued/manages the identifier.

                                          ShortOrganization that issued id (may be just text)
                                          Comments

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

                                          Control0..1
                                          TypeReference(Organization)
                                          Is Modifierfalse
                                          Must Supporttrue
                                          Summarytrue
                                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                          100. Patient.identifier:pid.assigner.id
                                          Definition

                                          Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

                                          ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
                                          Control0..1
                                          Typestring
                                          Is Modifierfalse
                                          XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                          Summaryfalse
                                          102. Patient.identifier:pid.assigner.extension
                                          Definition

                                          May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                                          ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                                          Comments

                                          There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                                          Control0..*
                                          TypeExtension
                                          Is Modifierfalse
                                          Summaryfalse
                                          Alternate Namesextensions, user content
                                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                          ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                          SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Patient.identifier.assigner.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                          • value @ url
                                          • 104. Patient.identifier:pid.assigner.reference
                                            Definition

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

                                            ShortLiteral reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
                                            Comments

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

                                            Control0..1
                                            This element is affected by the following invariants: ref-1
                                            Typestring
                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                            Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                            Summarytrue
                                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                            106. Patient.identifier:pid.assigner.type
                                            Definition

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

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

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

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

                                            Control0..1
                                            BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from ResourceType
                                            (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-types|4.0.1)

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

                                            Typeuri
                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                            Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                            Summarytrue
                                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                            108. Patient.identifier:pid.assigner.identifier
                                            Definition

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

                                            ShortLogical reference, when literal reference is not known
                                            Comments

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

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

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

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

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

                                            Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

                                            ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
                                            Control0..1
                                            Typestring
                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                            XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                            Summaryfalse
                                            112. Patient.identifier:pid.assigner.identifier.extension
                                            Definition

                                            May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                                            ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                                            Comments

                                            There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                                            Control0..*
                                            TypeExtension
                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                            Summaryfalse
                                            Alternate Namesextensions, user content
                                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                            ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                            SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Patient.identifier.assigner.identifier.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                            • value @ url
                                            • 114. Patient.identifier:pid.assigner.identifier.use
                                              Definition

                                              The purpose of this identifier.

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

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

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

                                              Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .

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

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

                                              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                              116. Patient.identifier:pid.assigner.identifier.type
                                              Definition

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

                                              ShortDescription of identifier
                                              Comments

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

                                              Control0..1
                                              BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from Identifier Type Codes
                                              (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type|4.0.1)

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

                                              TypeCodeableConcept
                                              Is Modifierfalse
                                              Must Supporttrue
                                              Summarytrue
                                              Requirements

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

                                              Pattern Value{
                                                "coding" : [{
                                                  "system" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203",
                                                  "code" : "XX"
                                                }]
                                              }
                                              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                              118. Patient.identifier:pid.assigner.identifier.system
                                              Definition

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

                                              ShortThe namespace for the identifier value
                                              Comments

                                              Identifier.system is always case sensitive.

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

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

                                              ExampleGeneral: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
                                              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                              mii-pat-2: Entweder IKNR oder MII Core Location Identifier muss verwendet werden ($this = 'http://fhir.de/sid/arge-ik/iknr' or $this = 'https://www.medizininformatik-initiative.de/fhir/core/CodeSystem/core-location-identifier')
                                              120. Patient.identifier:pid.assigner.identifier.value
                                              Definition

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

                                              ShortThe value that is unique
                                              Comments

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

                                              Control0..1
                                              Typestring
                                              Is Modifierfalse
                                              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                              Summarytrue
                                              ExampleGeneral: 123456
                                              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                              122. Patient.identifier:pid.assigner.identifier.period
                                              Definition

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

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

                                              Organization that issued/manages the identifier.

                                              ShortOrganization that issued id (may be just text)
                                              Comments

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

                                              Control0..1
                                              TypeReference(Organization)
                                              Is Modifierfalse
                                              Summarytrue
                                              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                              126. Patient.identifier:pid.assigner.display
                                              Definition

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

                                              ShortText alternative for the resource
                                              Comments

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

                                              Control0..1
                                              Typestring
                                              Is Modifierfalse
                                              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                              Summarytrue
                                              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                              128. Patient.active
                                              Definition

                                              Whether this patient record is in active use. Many systems use this property to mark as non-current patients, such as those that have not been seen for a period of time based on an organization's business rules.

                                              It is often used to filter patient lists to exclude inactive patients

                                              Deceased patients may also be marked as inactive for the same reasons, but may be active for some time after death.

                                              ShortWhether this patient's record is in active use
                                              Comments

                                              If a record is inactive, and linked to an active record, then future patient/record updates should occur on the other patient.

                                              Control0..1
                                              Typeboolean
                                              Is Modifiertrue because This element is labelled as a modifier because it is a status element that can indicate that a record should not be treated as valid
                                              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                              Summarytrue
                                              Requirements

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

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

                                              Name der Patientin oder des Patienten

                                              ShortName
                                              Comments

                                              A patient may have multiple names with different uses or applicable periods. For animals, the name is a "HumanName" in the sense that is assigned and used by humans and has the same patterns.

                                              Control0..*
                                              TypeHumanName
                                              Is Modifierfalse
                                              Must Supporttrue
                                              Summarytrue
                                              Requirements

                                              Need to be able to track the patient by multiple names. Examples are your official name and a partner name.

                                              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                              SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Patient.name. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                              • pattern @ $this
                                              • 132. Patient.name:name
                                                Slice Namename
                                                Definition

                                                Personenname mit in Deutschland üblichen Namensbestandteilen

                                                ShortPersonenname
                                                Comments

                                                A patient may have multiple names with different uses or applicable periods. For animals, the name is a "HumanName" in the sense that is assigned and used by humans and has the same patterns.

                                                Control0..1
                                                TypeHumanName(HumanName, deutsches Basisprofil)
                                                Is Modifierfalse
                                                Must Supporttrue
                                                Summarytrue
                                                Requirements

                                                Need to be able to track the patient by multiple names. Examples are your official name and a partner name.

                                                Pattern Value{
                                                  "use" : "official"
                                                }
                                                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                134. Patient.name:name.id
                                                Definition

                                                Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

                                                ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
                                                Control0..1
                                                Typestring
                                                Is Modifierfalse
                                                XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                                Summaryfalse
                                                136. Patient.name:name.extension
                                                Definition

                                                May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                                                ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                Comments

                                                There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                                                Control0..*
                                                TypeExtension
                                                Is Modifierfalse
                                                Summaryfalse
                                                Alternate Namesextensions, user content
                                                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                                SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Patient.name.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                                • value @ url
                                                • 138. Patient.name:name.use
                                                  Definition

                                                  Identifies the purpose for this name.

                                                  Shortusual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden
                                                  Comments

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

                                                  Control1..1
                                                  BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from NameUse
                                                  (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/name-use|4.0.1)

                                                  The use of a human name.

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

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

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

                                                  Specifies the entire name as it should be displayed e.g. on an application UI. This may be provided instead of or as well as the specific parts.

                                                  ShortText representation of the full name
                                                  Comments

                                                  Can provide both a text representation and parts. Applications updating a name SHALL ensure that when both text and parts are present, no content is included in the text that isn't found in a part.

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

                                                  A renderable, unencoded form.

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

                                                  Der vollständige Familienname, einschließlich aller Vorsatz- und Zusatzwörter, mit Leerzeichen getrennt.

                                                  ShortFamilienname
                                                  Comments

                                                  Family Name may be decomposed into specific parts using extensions (de, nl, es related cultures).

                                                  Control1..1
                                                  Typestring
                                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                  Must Supporttrue
                                                  Summarytrue
                                                  Alternate Namessurname
                                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                  144. Patient.name:name.family.id
                                                  Definition

                                                  unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references)

                                                  Shortxml:id (or equivalent in JSON)
                                                  Control0..1
                                                  Typestring
                                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                                  XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                                  Summaryfalse
                                                  146. Patient.name:name.family.extension
                                                  Definition

                                                  May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                                                  ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                  Comments

                                                  There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                                                  Control0..*
                                                  TypeExtension
                                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                                  Summaryfalse
                                                  Alternate Namesextensions, user content
                                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                  ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                                  SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Patient.name.family.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                                  • value @ url
                                                  • 148. Patient.name:name.family.extension:namenszusatz
                                                    Slice Namenamenszusatz
                                                    Definition

                                                    Namenszusatz als Bestandteil das Nachnamens, wie in VSDM (Versichertenstammdatenmanagement, "eGK") definiert. Beispiele: Gräfin, Prinz oder Fürst

                                                    ShortNamenszusatz gemäß VSDM (Versichertenstammdatenmanagement, "eGK")
                                                    Comments

                                                    Die Extension wurde erstellt aufgrund der Anforderung, die auf der eGK vorhandenen Patientenstammdaten in FHIR abbilden zu können. Auf der eGK werden die Namensbestandteile "Namenszusatz" und "Vorsatzwort" getrennt vom Nachnamen gespeichert. Anhand der Liste der zulässigen Namenszusätze ist deutlich erkennbar, dass es sich hierbei sinngemäß um Adelstitel handelt. Das Vorsatzwort kann durch die Core-Extension own-prefix (Canonical: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/humanname-own-prefix) abgebildet werden, für den Namenszusatz ergibt sich jedoch die Notwendikeit einer nationalen Extension, da in andern Ländern Adelstitel entweder gar nicht oder als reguläres Namenspräfix erfasst werden.

                                                    Control0..1
                                                    This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                    TypeExtension(Extension zur Erfassung der VSDM Namensbestandteile) (Extension Type: string)
                                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                                    Must Supporttrue
                                                    Summaryfalse
                                                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                    ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                                    150. Patient.name:name.family.extension:nachname
                                                    Slice Namenachname
                                                    Definition

                                                    The portion of the family name that is derived from the person's own surname, as distinguished from any portion that is derived from the surname of the person's partner or spouse.

                                                    ShortPortion derived from person's own surname
                                                    Comments

                                                    If the person's surname has legally changed to become (or incorporate) the surname of the person's partner or spouse, this is the person's surname immediately prior to such change. Often this is the person's "maiden name".

                                                    Control0..1
                                                    This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                    TypeExtension(Own Name) (Extension Type: string)
                                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                                    Must Supporttrue
                                                    Summaryfalse
                                                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                    ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                                    152. Patient.name:name.family.extension:vorsatzwort
                                                    Slice Namevorsatzwort
                                                    Definition

                                                    The prefix portion (e.g. voorvoegsel) of the family name that is derived from the person's own surname, as distinguished from any portion that is derived from the surname of the person's partner or spouse.

                                                    ShortVoorvoegsel derived from person's own surname
                                                    Comments

                                                    An example of a voorvoegsel is the "van" in "Ludwig van Beethoven". Since the voorvoegsel doesn't sort completely alphabetically, it is reasonable to specify it as a separate sub-component.

                                                    Control0..1
                                                    This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                    TypeExtension(Own Prefix) (Extension Type: string)
                                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                                    Must Supporttrue
                                                    Summaryfalse
                                                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                    ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                                    154. Patient.name:name.family.value
                                                    Definition

                                                    The actual value

                                                    ShortPrimitive value for string
                                                    Control0..1
                                                    Typestring
                                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                                    XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                                    Summaryfalse
                                                    Max Length:1048576
                                                    156. Patient.name:name.given
                                                    Definition

                                                    Vorname der Person

                                                    ShortVorname
                                                    Comments

                                                    If only initials are recorded, they may be used in place of the full name parts. Initials may be separated into multiple given names but often aren't due to paractical limitations. This element is not called "first name" since given names do not always come first.

                                                    Control1..*
                                                    Typestring
                                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                                    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                    Must Supporttrue
                                                    Summarytrue
                                                    Alternate Namesfirst name, middle name
                                                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                    158. Patient.name:name.prefix
                                                    Definition

                                                    Namensteile vor dem Vornamen, z.B. akademischer Titel.

                                                    ShortNamensteile vor dem Vornamen
                                                    Control0..*
                                                    Typestring
                                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                                    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                    Must Supporttrue
                                                    Summarytrue
                                                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                    160. Patient.name:name.prefix.id
                                                    Definition

                                                    unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references)

                                                    Shortxml:id (or equivalent in JSON)
                                                    Control0..1
                                                    Typestring
                                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                                    XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                                    Summaryfalse
                                                    162. Patient.name:name.prefix.extension
                                                    Definition

                                                    May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                                                    ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                    Comments

                                                    There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                                                    Control0..*
                                                    TypeExtension
                                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                                    Summaryfalse
                                                    Alternate Namesextensions, user content
                                                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                    ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                                    SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Patient.name.prefix.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                                    • value @ url
                                                    • 164. Patient.name:name.prefix.extension:prefix-qualifier
                                                      Slice Nameprefix-qualifier
                                                      Definition

                                                      A set of codes each of which specifies a certain subcategory of the name part in addition to the main name part type.

                                                      ShortLS | AC | NB | PR | HON | BR | AD | SP | MID | CL | IN | VV
                                                      Comments

                                                      Used to indicate additional information about the name part and how it should be used.

                                                      Control0..1
                                                      This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                      TypeExtension(EN Qualifier) (Extension Type: code)
                                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                                      Must Supporttrue
                                                      Summaryfalse
                                                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                                      166. Patient.name:name.prefix.value
                                                      Definition

                                                      The actual value

                                                      ShortPrimitive value for string
                                                      Control0..1
                                                      Typestring
                                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                                      XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                                      Summaryfalse
                                                      Max Length:1048576
                                                      168. Patient.name:name.suffix
                                                      Definition

                                                      Namensteile nach dem Nachnamen

                                                      ShortNamensteile nach dem Nachnamen
                                                      Control0..*
                                                      Typestring
                                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                                      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                      Summarytrue
                                                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                      170. Patient.name:name.period
                                                      Definition

                                                      Indicates the period of time when this name was valid for the named person.

                                                      ShortTime period when name was/is in use
                                                      Control0..1
                                                      TypePeriod
                                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                                      Summarytrue
                                                      Requirements

                                                      Allows names to be placed in historical context.

                                                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                      172. Patient.name:geburtsname
                                                      Slice Namegeburtsname
                                                      Definition

                                                      Name, der vor einer Namensänderung aufgrund von Heirat verwendet wurde

                                                      ShortGeburtsname
                                                      Comments

                                                      A patient may have multiple names with different uses or applicable periods. For animals, the name is a "HumanName" in the sense that is assigned and used by humans and has the same patterns.

                                                      Control0..1
                                                      TypeHumanName(HumanName, deutsches Basisprofil)
                                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                                      Must Supporttrue
                                                      Summarytrue
                                                      Requirements

                                                      Need to be able to track the patient by multiple names. Examples are your official name and a partner name.

                                                      Pattern Value{
                                                        "use" : "maiden"
                                                      }
                                                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                      174. Patient.name:geburtsname.id
                                                      Definition

                                                      Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

                                                      ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
                                                      Control0..1
                                                      Typestring
                                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                                      XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                                      Summaryfalse
                                                      176. Patient.name:geburtsname.extension
                                                      Definition

                                                      May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                                                      ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                      Comments

                                                      There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                                                      Control0..*
                                                      TypeExtension
                                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                                      Summaryfalse
                                                      Alternate Namesextensions, user content
                                                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                                      SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Patient.name.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                                      • value @ url
                                                      • 178. Patient.name:geburtsname.use
                                                        Definition

                                                        Identifies the purpose for this name.

                                                        Shortusual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden
                                                        Comments

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

                                                        Control1..1
                                                        BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from NameUse
                                                        (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/name-use|4.0.1)

                                                        The use of a human name.

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

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

                                                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                        180. Patient.name:geburtsname.text
                                                        Definition

                                                        Specifies the entire name as it should be displayed e.g. on an application UI. This may be provided instead of or as well as the specific parts.

                                                        ShortText representation of the full name
                                                        Comments

                                                        Can provide both a text representation and parts. Applications updating a name SHALL ensure that when both text and parts are present, no content is included in the text that isn't found in a part.

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

                                                        A renderable, unencoded form.

                                                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                        182. Patient.name:geburtsname.family
                                                        Definition

                                                        Der vollständige Familienname, einschließlich aller Vorsatz- und Zusatzwörter, mit Leerzeichen getrennt.

                                                        ShortFamilienname
                                                        Comments

                                                        Family Name may be decomposed into specific parts using extensions (de, nl, es related cultures).

                                                        Control1..1
                                                        Typestring
                                                        Is Modifierfalse
                                                        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                        Must Supporttrue
                                                        Summarytrue
                                                        Alternate Namessurname
                                                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                        184. Patient.name:geburtsname.family.id
                                                        Definition

                                                        unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references)

                                                        Shortxml:id (or equivalent in JSON)
                                                        Control0..1
                                                        Typestring
                                                        Is Modifierfalse
                                                        XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                                        Summaryfalse
                                                        186. Patient.name:geburtsname.family.extension
                                                        Definition

                                                        May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                                                        ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                        Comments

                                                        There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                                                        Control0..*
                                                        TypeExtension
                                                        Is Modifierfalse
                                                        Summaryfalse
                                                        Alternate Namesextensions, user content
                                                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                        ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                                        SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Patient.name.family.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                                        • value @ url
                                                        • 188. Patient.name:geburtsname.family.extension:namenszusatz
                                                          Slice Namenamenszusatz
                                                          Definition

                                                          Namenszusatz als Bestandteil das Nachnamens, wie in VSDM (Versichertenstammdatenmanagement, "eGK") definiert. Beispiele: Gräfin, Prinz oder Fürst

                                                          ShortNamenszusatz gemäß VSDM (Versichertenstammdatenmanagement, "eGK")
                                                          Comments

                                                          Die Extension wurde erstellt aufgrund der Anforderung, die auf der eGK vorhandenen Patientenstammdaten in FHIR abbilden zu können. Auf der eGK werden die Namensbestandteile "Namenszusatz" und "Vorsatzwort" getrennt vom Nachnamen gespeichert. Anhand der Liste der zulässigen Namenszusätze ist deutlich erkennbar, dass es sich hierbei sinngemäß um Adelstitel handelt. Das Vorsatzwort kann durch die Core-Extension own-prefix (Canonical: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/humanname-own-prefix) abgebildet werden, für den Namenszusatz ergibt sich jedoch die Notwendikeit einer nationalen Extension, da in andern Ländern Adelstitel entweder gar nicht oder als reguläres Namenspräfix erfasst werden.

                                                          Control0..1
                                                          This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                          TypeExtension(Extension zur Erfassung der VSDM Namensbestandteile) (Extension Type: string)
                                                          Is Modifierfalse
                                                          Must Supporttrue
                                                          Summaryfalse
                                                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                          ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                                          190. Patient.name:geburtsname.family.extension:nachname
                                                          Slice Namenachname
                                                          Definition

                                                          The portion of the family name that is derived from the person's own surname, as distinguished from any portion that is derived from the surname of the person's partner or spouse.

                                                          ShortPortion derived from person's own surname
                                                          Comments

                                                          If the person's surname has legally changed to become (or incorporate) the surname of the person's partner or spouse, this is the person's surname immediately prior to such change. Often this is the person's "maiden name".

                                                          Control0..1
                                                          This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                          TypeExtension(Own Name) (Extension Type: string)
                                                          Is Modifierfalse
                                                          Must Supporttrue
                                                          Summaryfalse
                                                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                          ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                                          192. Patient.name:geburtsname.family.extension:vorsatzwort
                                                          Slice Namevorsatzwort
                                                          Definition

                                                          The prefix portion (e.g. voorvoegsel) of the family name that is derived from the person's own surname, as distinguished from any portion that is derived from the surname of the person's partner or spouse.

                                                          ShortVoorvoegsel derived from person's own surname
                                                          Comments

                                                          An example of a voorvoegsel is the "van" in "Ludwig van Beethoven". Since the voorvoegsel doesn't sort completely alphabetically, it is reasonable to specify it as a separate sub-component.

                                                          Control0..1
                                                          This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                          TypeExtension(Own Prefix) (Extension Type: string)
                                                          Is Modifierfalse
                                                          Must Supporttrue
                                                          Summaryfalse
                                                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                          ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                                          194. Patient.name:geburtsname.family.value
                                                          Definition

                                                          The actual value

                                                          ShortPrimitive value for string
                                                          Control0..1
                                                          Typestring
                                                          Is Modifierfalse
                                                          XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                                          Summaryfalse
                                                          Max Length:1048576
                                                          196. Patient.name:geburtsname.given
                                                          Definition

                                                          Vorname der Person

                                                          ShortVorname
                                                          Comments

                                                          If only initials are recorded, they may be used in place of the full name parts. Initials may be separated into multiple given names but often aren't due to paractical limitations. This element is not called "first name" since given names do not always come first.

                                                          Control0..0
                                                          Typestring
                                                          Is Modifierfalse
                                                          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                          Summarytrue
                                                          Alternate Namesfirst name, middle name
                                                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                          198. Patient.name:geburtsname.prefix
                                                          Definition

                                                          Namensteile vor dem Vornamen, z.B. akademischer Titel.

                                                          ShortNamensteile vor dem Vornamen
                                                          Control0..0
                                                          Typestring
                                                          Is Modifierfalse
                                                          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                          Summarytrue
                                                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                          204. Patient.name:geburtsname.suffix
                                                          Definition

                                                          Namensteile nach dem Nachnamen

                                                          ShortNamensteile nach dem Nachnamen
                                                          Control0..*
                                                          Typestring
                                                          Is Modifierfalse
                                                          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                          Summarytrue
                                                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                          206. Patient.name:geburtsname.period
                                                          Definition

                                                          Indicates the period of time when this name was valid for the named person.

                                                          ShortTime period when name was/is in use
                                                          Control0..1
                                                          TypePeriod
                                                          Is Modifierfalse
                                                          Summarytrue
                                                          Requirements

                                                          Allows names to be placed in historical context.

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

                                                          A contact detail (e.g. a telephone number or an email address) by which the individual may be contacted.

                                                          ShortA contact detail for the individual
                                                          Comments

                                                          A Patient may have multiple ways to be contacted with different uses or applicable periods. May need to have options for contacting the person urgently and also to help with identification. The address might not go directly to the individual, but may reach another party that is able to proxy for the patient (i.e. home phone, or pet owner's phone).

                                                          Control0..*
                                                          TypeContactPoint
                                                          Is Modifierfalse
                                                          Summarytrue
                                                          Requirements

                                                          People have (primary) ways to contact them in some way such as phone, email.

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

                                                          männlich | weiblich | andere | unbekannt | unbestimmt | divers

                                                          ShortAdministratives Geschlecht
                                                          Comments

                                                          The gender might not match the biological sex as determined by genetics or the individual's preferred identification. Note that for both humans and particularly animals, there are other legitimate possibilities than male and female, though the vast majority of systems and contexts only support male and female. Systems providing decision support or enforcing business rules should ideally do this on the basis of Observations dealing with the specific sex or gender aspect of interest (anatomical, chromosomal, social, etc.) However, because these observations are infrequently recorded, defaulting to the administrative gender is common practice. Where such defaulting occurs, rule enforcement should allow for the variation between administrative and biological, chromosomal and other gender aspects. For example, an alert about a hysterectomy on a male should be handled as a warning or overridable error, not a "hard" error. See the Patient Gender and Sex section for additional information about communicating patient gender and sex.

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

                                                          The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.

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

                                                          Needed for identification of the individual, in combination with (at least) name and birth date.

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

                                                          unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references)

                                                          Shortxml:id (or equivalent in JSON)
                                                          Control0..1
                                                          Typestring
                                                          Is Modifierfalse
                                                          XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                                          Summaryfalse
                                                          214. Patient.gender.extension
                                                          Definition

                                                          An Extension

                                                          ShortExtension
                                                          Control0..*
                                                          TypeExtension
                                                          Is Modifierfalse
                                                          Summaryfalse
                                                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                          ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                                          SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Patient.gender.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                                          • value @ url
                                                          • 216. Patient.gender.extension:other-amtlich
                                                            Slice Nameother-amtlich
                                                            Definition

                                                            Extension zur genaueren Differenzierung des administrativen Geschlechts

                                                            ShortExtension Administratives Geschlecht
                                                            Control0..1
                                                            This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                            TypeExtension(Differenzierung des administrativen Geschlechts 'other') (Extension Type: Coding)
                                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                                            Must Supporttrue
                                                            Summaryfalse
                                                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                            ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                                            218. Patient.gender.value
                                                            Definition

                                                            Primitive value for code

                                                            ShortPrimitive value for code
                                                            Control0..1
                                                            Typestring
                                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                                            XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                                            Summaryfalse
                                                            220. Patient.birthDate
                                                            Definition

                                                            Das Geburtsdatum der Patientin oder des Patienten

                                                            ShortGeburtsdatum
                                                            Comments

                                                            At least an estimated year should be provided as a guess if the real DOB is unknown There is a standard extension "patient-birthTime" available that should be used where Time is required (such as in maternity/infant care systems).

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

                                                            Age of the individual drives many clinical processes.

                                                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                            LOINC Code21112-8
                                                            222. Patient.birthDate.id
                                                            Definition

                                                            unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references)

                                                            Shortxml:id (or equivalent in JSON)
                                                            Control0..1
                                                            Typestring
                                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                                            XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                                            Summaryfalse
                                                            224. Patient.birthDate.extension
                                                            Definition

                                                            An Extension

                                                            ShortExtension
                                                            Control0..*
                                                            TypeExtension
                                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                                            Summaryfalse
                                                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                            ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                                            SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Patient.birthDate.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                                            • value @ url
                                                            • 226. Patient.birthDate.extension:data-absent-reason
                                                              Slice Namedata-absent-reason
                                                              Definition

                                                              Provides a reason why the expected value or elements in the element that is extended are missing.

                                                              Shortunknown | asked | temp | notasked | masked | unsupported | astext | error
                                                              Control0..1
                                                              TypeExtension(Data Absent Reason) (Extension Type: code)
                                                              Is Modifierfalse
                                                              Must Supporttrue
                                                              Summaryfalse
                                                              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                              ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                                              228. Patient.birthDate.value
                                                              Definition

                                                              The actual value

                                                              ShortPrimitive value for date
                                                              Control0..1
                                                              Typedate
                                                              Is Modifierfalse
                                                              XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                                              Summaryfalse
                                                              230. Patient.deceased[x]
                                                              Definition

                                                              Gibt an, ob die Person verstorben ist oder nicht

                                                              ShortVerstorben
                                                              Comments

                                                              If there's no value in the instance, it means there is no statement on whether or not the individual is deceased. Most systems will interpret the absence of a value as a sign of the person being alive.

                                                              Control0..1
                                                              TypeChoice of: boolean, dateTime
                                                              [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
                                                              Is Modifiertrue because This element is labeled as a modifier because once a patient is marked as deceased, the actions that are appropriate to perform on the patient may be significantly different.
                                                              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                              Must Supporttrue
                                                              Must Support TypesNo must-support rules about the choice of types/profiles
                                                              Summarytrue
                                                              Requirements

                                                              The fact that a patient is deceased influences the clinical process. Also, in human communication and relation management it is necessary to know whether the person is alive.

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

                                                              Eine Adresse der Patientin oder des Patienten

                                                              ShortAdresse
                                                              Comments

                                                              Patient may have multiple addresses with different uses or applicable periods.

                                                              Control0..*
                                                              TypeAddress
                                                              Is Modifierfalse
                                                              Must Supporttrue
                                                              Summarytrue
                                                              Requirements

                                                              May need to keep track of patient addresses for contacting, billing or reporting requirements and also to help with identification.

                                                              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                              SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Patient.address. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                                              • pattern @ $this
                                                              • 234. Patient.address:Strassenanschrift
                                                                Slice NameStrassenanschrift
                                                                Definition

                                                                Eine Straßenanschrift der Patientin oder des Patienten

                                                                ShortStraßenanschrift
                                                                Comments

                                                                Patient may have multiple addresses with different uses or applicable periods.

                                                                Control0..*
                                                                TypeAddress(Adresse, deutsches Basisprofil)
                                                                Is Modifierfalse
                                                                Must Supporttrue
                                                                Summarytrue
                                                                Requirements

                                                                May need to keep track of patient addresses for contacting, billing or reporting requirements and also to help with identification.

                                                                Pattern Value{
                                                                  "type" : "both"
                                                                }
                                                                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                pat-cnt-2or3-char: The content of the country element (if present) SHALL be selected EITHER from ValueSet ISO Country Alpha-2 http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-2 OR MAY be selected from ISO Country Alpha-3 Value Set http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-3, IF the country is not specified in value Set ISO Country Alpha-2 http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-2. (country.empty() or (country.memberOf('http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-2') or country.memberOf('http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-3')))
                                                                236. Patient.address:Strassenanschrift.id
                                                                Definition

                                                                Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

                                                                ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
                                                                Control0..1
                                                                Typestring
                                                                Is Modifierfalse
                                                                XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                                                Summaryfalse
                                                                238. Patient.address:Strassenanschrift.extension
                                                                Definition

                                                                May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                                                                ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                                Comments

                                                                There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                                                                Control0..*
                                                                TypeExtension
                                                                Is Modifierfalse
                                                                Summaryfalse
                                                                Alternate Namesextensions, user content
                                                                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                                                SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Patient.address.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                                                • value @ url
                                                                • 240. Patient.address:Strassenanschrift.extension:Stadtteil
                                                                  Slice NameStadtteil
                                                                  Definition

                                                                  A subsection of a municipality.

                                                                  Shortprecinct
                                                                  Control0..1
                                                                  This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                                  TypeExtension(ADXP Precinct) (Extension Type: string)
                                                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                                                  Must Supporttrue
                                                                  Summaryfalse
                                                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                  ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                                                  242. Patient.address:Strassenanschrift.use
                                                                  Definition

                                                                  The purpose of this address.

                                                                  Shorthome | work | temp | old | billing - purpose of this address
                                                                  Comments

                                                                  Applications can assume that an address is current unless it explicitly says that it is temporary or old.

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

                                                                  The use of an address.

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

                                                                  Allows an appropriate address to be chosen from a list of many.

                                                                  ExampleGeneral: home
                                                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                  244. Patient.address:Strassenanschrift.type
                                                                  Definition

                                                                  Distinguishes between physical addresses (those you can visit) and mailing addresses (e.g. PO Boxes and care-of addresses). Most addresses are both.

                                                                  Shortpostal | physical | both
                                                                  Comments

                                                                  The definition of Address states that "address is intended to describe postal addresses, not physical locations". However, many applications track whether an address has a dual purpose of being a location that can be visited as well as being a valid delivery destination, and Postal addresses are often used as proxies for physical locations (also see the Location resource).

                                                                  Control1..1
                                                                  BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from AddressType
                                                                  (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/address-type|4.0.1)

                                                                  The type of an address (physical / postal).

                                                                  Typecode
                                                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                                                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                  Must Supporttrue
                                                                  Summarytrue
                                                                  ExampleGeneral: both
                                                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                  246. Patient.address:Strassenanschrift.text
                                                                  Definition

                                                                  Specifies the entire address as it should be displayed e.g. on a postal label. This may be provided instead of or as well as the specific parts.

                                                                  ShortText representation of the address
                                                                  Comments

                                                                  Can provide both a text representation and parts. Applications updating an address SHALL ensure that when both text and parts are present, no content is included in the text that isn't found in a part.

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

                                                                  A renderable, unencoded form.

                                                                  ExampleGeneral: 137 Nowhere Street, Erewhon 9132
                                                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                  248. Patient.address:Strassenanschrift.line
                                                                  Definition

                                                                  Diese Komponente kann Straßennamen, Hausnummer, Appartmentnummer, Postfach, c/o sowie weitere Zustellungshinweise enthalten. Die Informationen können in mehrere line-Komponenten aufgeteilt werden. Bei Verwendung der Extensions, um Straße, Hausnnummer und Postleitzahl strukturiert zu übermitteln, müssen diese Informationen stets vollständig auch in der line-Komponente, die sie erweitern, enthalten sein, um es Systemen, die diese Extensions nicht verwenden zu ermöglichen, auf diese Informationen zugreifen zu können.

                                                                  ShortStraßenname mit Hausnummer oder Postfach sowie weitere Angaben zur Zustellung
                                                                  Control1..3
                                                                  Typestring
                                                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                                                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                  Must Supporttrue
                                                                  Summarytrue
                                                                  ExampleGeneral: 137 Nowhere Street
                                                                  Beipiel für Adresszeile mit Extensions für Straße und Hausnummer: Musterweg 42
                                                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                  250. Patient.address:Strassenanschrift.line.id
                                                                  Definition

                                                                  unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references)

                                                                  Shortxml:id (or equivalent in JSON)
                                                                  Control0..1
                                                                  Typestring
                                                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                                                  XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                                                  Summaryfalse
                                                                  252. Patient.address:Strassenanschrift.line.extension
                                                                  Definition

                                                                  May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                                                                  ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                                  Comments

                                                                  There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                                                                  Control0..*
                                                                  TypeExtension
                                                                  Is Modifierfalse
                                                                  Summaryfalse
                                                                  Alternate Namesextensions, user content
                                                                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                  ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                                                  SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Patient.address.line.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                                                  • value @ url
                                                                  • 254. Patient.address:Strassenanschrift.line.extension:Strasse
                                                                    Slice NameStrasse
                                                                    Definition

                                                                    streetName.

                                                                    ShortstreetName
                                                                    Control0..1
                                                                    This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                                    TypeExtension(ADXP Street Name) (Extension Type: string)
                                                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                                                    Must Supporttrue
                                                                    Summaryfalse
                                                                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                    ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                                                    256. Patient.address:Strassenanschrift.line.extension:Hausnummer
                                                                    Slice NameHausnummer
                                                                    Definition

                                                                    The number of a building, house or lot alongside the street. Also known as "primary street number". This does not number the street but rather the building.

                                                                    ShorthouseNumber
                                                                    Control0..1
                                                                    This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                                    TypeExtension(ADXP House Number) (Extension Type: string)
                                                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                                                    Must Supporttrue
                                                                    Summaryfalse
                                                                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                    ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                                                    258. Patient.address:Strassenanschrift.line.extension:Adresszusatz
                                                                    Slice NameAdresszusatz
                                                                    Definition

                                                                    This can be a unit designator, such as apartment number, suite number, or floor. There may be several unit designators in an address (e.g., "3rd floor, Appt. 342"). This can also be a designator pointing away from the location, rather than specifying a smaller location within some larger one (e.g., Dutch "t.o." means "opposite to" for house boats located across the street facing houses).

                                                                    ShortadditionalLocator
                                                                    Control0..1
                                                                    This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                                    TypeExtension(ADXP Additional Locator) (Extension Type: string)
                                                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                                                    Must Supporttrue
                                                                    Summaryfalse
                                                                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                    ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                                                    260. Patient.address:Strassenanschrift.line.extension:Postfach
                                                                    Slice NamePostfach
                                                                    Definition

                                                                    A numbered box located in a post station.

                                                                    ShortpostBox
                                                                    Control0..0
                                                                    This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                                    TypeExtension(ADXP Post Box) (Extension Type: string)
                                                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                                                    Must Supporttrue
                                                                    Summaryfalse
                                                                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                    ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                                                    262. Patient.address:Strassenanschrift.line.value
                                                                    Definition

                                                                    The actual value

                                                                    ShortPrimitive value for string
                                                                    Control0..1
                                                                    Typestring
                                                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                                                    XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                                                    Summaryfalse
                                                                    Max Length:1048576
                                                                    264. Patient.address:Strassenanschrift.city
                                                                    Definition

                                                                    The name of the city, town, suburb, village or other community or delivery center.

                                                                    ShortName of city, town etc.
                                                                    Control1..1
                                                                    Typestring
                                                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                                                    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                    Must Supporttrue
                                                                    Summarytrue
                                                                    Alternate NamesMunicpality
                                                                    ExampleGeneral: Erewhon
                                                                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                    266. Patient.address:Strassenanschrift.city.id
                                                                    Definition

                                                                    unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references)

                                                                    Shortxml:id (or equivalent in JSON)
                                                                    Control0..1
                                                                    Typestring
                                                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                                                    XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                                                    Summaryfalse
                                                                    268. Patient.address:Strassenanschrift.city.extension
                                                                    Definition

                                                                    An Extension

                                                                    ShortExtension
                                                                    Control0..*
                                                                    TypeExtension
                                                                    Is Modifierfalse
                                                                    Summaryfalse
                                                                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                    ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                                                    SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Patient.address.city.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                                                    • value @ url
                                                                    • 270. Patient.address:Strassenanschrift.city.extension:gemeindeschluessel
                                                                      Slice Namegemeindeschluessel
                                                                      Definition

                                                                      Optional Extension Element - found in all resources.

                                                                      ShortOptional Extensions Element
                                                                      Control0..1
                                                                      This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                                      TypeExtension(ExtensionDestatisAgs) (Extension Type: Coding)
                                                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                                                      Must Supporttrue
                                                                      Summaryfalse
                                                                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                                                      272. Patient.address:Strassenanschrift.city.value
                                                                      Definition

                                                                      The actual value

                                                                      ShortPrimitive value for string
                                                                      Control0..1
                                                                      Typestring
                                                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                                                      XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                                                      Summaryfalse
                                                                      Max Length:1048576
                                                                      274. Patient.address:Strassenanschrift.district
                                                                      Definition

                                                                      The name of the administrative area (county).

                                                                      ShortDistrict name (aka county)
                                                                      Comments

                                                                      District is sometimes known as county, but in some regions 'county' is used in place of city (municipality), so county name should be conveyed in city instead.

                                                                      Control0..0
                                                                      Typestring
                                                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                                                      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                      Summarytrue
                                                                      Alternate NamesCounty
                                                                      ExampleGeneral: Madison
                                                                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                      276. Patient.address:Strassenanschrift.state
                                                                      Definition

                                                                      Name (oder Kürzel) des Bundeslandes.

                                                                      ShortBundesland
                                                                      Control0..1
                                                                      BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from ISO-3166-2:de-Laendercodes
                                                                      (preferred to http://fhir.de/ValueSet/iso/bundeslaender)
                                                                      Typestring
                                                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                                                      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                      Summarytrue
                                                                      Alternate NamesProvince, Territory
                                                                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                      278. Patient.address:Strassenanschrift.postalCode
                                                                      Definition

                                                                      Postleitzahl gemäß der im jeweiligen Land gültigen Konventionen

                                                                      ShortPostleitzahl
                                                                      Control1..1
                                                                      Typestring
                                                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                                                      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                      Must Supporttrue
                                                                      Summarytrue
                                                                      Alternate NamesZip
                                                                      ExampleGeneral: 9132
                                                                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                      280. Patient.address:Strassenanschrift.country
                                                                      Definition

                                                                      Staat (vorzugsweise als 2-Stelliger ISO-Ländercode). Es obliegt abgeleiteten Profilen, hier die Verwendung der ISO-Ländercodes verbindlich vorzuschreiben

                                                                      ShortStaat
                                                                      Comments

                                                                      ISO 3166 3 letter codes can be used in place of a human readable country name.

                                                                      Control1..1
                                                                      BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from Iso3166-1-2
                                                                      (preferred to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-2)
                                                                      Typestring
                                                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                                                      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                      Must Supporttrue
                                                                      Summarytrue
                                                                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                      282. Patient.address:Strassenanschrift.period
                                                                      Definition

                                                                      Time period when address was/is in use.

                                                                      ShortTime period when address was/is in use
                                                                      Control0..1
                                                                      TypePeriod
                                                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                                                      Summarytrue
                                                                      Requirements

                                                                      Allows addresses to be placed in historical context.

                                                                      ExampleGeneral: { "start" : "2010-03-23", "end" : "2010-07-01" }
                                                                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                      284. Patient.address:Postfach
                                                                      Slice NamePostfach
                                                                      Definition

                                                                      Eine Postfachanschrift der Patientin oder des Patienten

                                                                      ShortPostfach
                                                                      Comments

                                                                      Patient may have multiple addresses with different uses or applicable periods.

                                                                      Control0..*
                                                                      TypeAddress(Adresse, deutsches Basisprofil)
                                                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                                                      Must Supporttrue
                                                                      Summarytrue
                                                                      Requirements

                                                                      May need to keep track of patient addresses for contacting, billing or reporting requirements and also to help with identification.

                                                                      Pattern Value{
                                                                        "type" : "postal"
                                                                      }
                                                                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                      pat-cnt-2or3-char: The content of the country element (if present) SHALL be selected EITHER from ValueSet ISO Country Alpha-2 http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-2 OR MAY be selected from ISO Country Alpha-3 Value Set http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-3, IF the country is not specified in value Set ISO Country Alpha-2 http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-2. (country.empty() or (country.memberOf('http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-2') or country.memberOf('http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-3')))
                                                                      286. Patient.address:Postfach.id
                                                                      Definition

                                                                      Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

                                                                      ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
                                                                      Control0..1
                                                                      Typestring
                                                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                                                      XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                                                      Summaryfalse
                                                                      288. Patient.address:Postfach.extension
                                                                      Definition

                                                                      May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                                                                      ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                                      Comments

                                                                      There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                                                                      Control0..*
                                                                      TypeExtension
                                                                      Is Modifierfalse
                                                                      Summaryfalse
                                                                      Alternate Namesextensions, user content
                                                                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                                                      SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Patient.address.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                                                      • value @ url
                                                                      • 290. Patient.address:Postfach.extension:Stadtteil
                                                                        Slice NameStadtteil
                                                                        Definition

                                                                        A subsection of a municipality.

                                                                        Shortprecinct
                                                                        Control0..1
                                                                        This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                                        TypeExtension(ADXP Precinct) (Extension Type: string)
                                                                        Is Modifierfalse
                                                                        Must Supporttrue
                                                                        Summaryfalse
                                                                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                        ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                                                        292. Patient.address:Postfach.use
                                                                        Definition

                                                                        The purpose of this address.

                                                                        Shorthome | work | temp | old | billing - purpose of this address
                                                                        Comments

                                                                        Applications can assume that an address is current unless it explicitly says that it is temporary or old.

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

                                                                        The use of an address.

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

                                                                        Allows an appropriate address to be chosen from a list of many.

                                                                        ExampleGeneral: home
                                                                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                        294. Patient.address:Postfach.type
                                                                        Definition

                                                                        Distinguishes between physical addresses (those you can visit) and mailing addresses (e.g. PO Boxes and care-of addresses). Most addresses are both.

                                                                        Shortpostal | physical | both
                                                                        Comments

                                                                        The definition of Address states that "address is intended to describe postal addresses, not physical locations". However, many applications track whether an address has a dual purpose of being a location that can be visited as well as being a valid delivery destination, and Postal addresses are often used as proxies for physical locations (also see the Location resource).

                                                                        Control1..1
                                                                        BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from AddressType
                                                                        (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/address-type|4.0.1)

                                                                        The type of an address (physical / postal).

                                                                        Typecode
                                                                        Is Modifierfalse
                                                                        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                        Must Supporttrue
                                                                        Summarytrue
                                                                        ExampleGeneral: both
                                                                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                        296. Patient.address:Postfach.text
                                                                        Definition

                                                                        Specifies the entire address as it should be displayed e.g. on a postal label. This may be provided instead of or as well as the specific parts.

                                                                        ShortText representation of the address
                                                                        Comments

                                                                        Can provide both a text representation and parts. Applications updating an address SHALL ensure that when both text and parts are present, no content is included in the text that isn't found in a part.

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

                                                                        A renderable, unencoded form.

                                                                        ExampleGeneral: 137 Nowhere Street, Erewhon 9132
                                                                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                        298. Patient.address:Postfach.line
                                                                        Definition

                                                                        Diese Komponente kann Straßennamen, Hausnummer, Appartmentnummer, Postfach, c/o sowie weitere Zustellungshinweise enthalten. Die Informationen können in mehrere line-Komponenten aufgeteilt werden. Bei Verwendung der Extensions, um Straße, Hausnnummer und Postleitzahl strukturiert zu übermitteln, müssen diese Informationen stets vollständig auch in der line-Komponente, die sie erweitern, enthalten sein, um es Systemen, die diese Extensions nicht verwenden zu ermöglichen, auf diese Informationen zugreifen zu können.

                                                                        ShortStraßenname mit Hausnummer oder Postfach sowie weitere Angaben zur Zustellung
                                                                        Control1..3
                                                                        Typestring
                                                                        Is Modifierfalse
                                                                        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                        Must Supporttrue
                                                                        Summarytrue
                                                                        ExampleGeneral: 137 Nowhere Street
                                                                        Beipiel für Adresszeile mit Extensions für Straße und Hausnummer: Musterweg 42
                                                                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                        300. Patient.address:Postfach.line.id
                                                                        Definition

                                                                        unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references)

                                                                        Shortxml:id (or equivalent in JSON)
                                                                        Control0..1
                                                                        Typestring
                                                                        Is Modifierfalse
                                                                        XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                                                        Summaryfalse
                                                                        302. Patient.address:Postfach.line.extension
                                                                        Definition

                                                                        May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                                                                        ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                                        Comments

                                                                        There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                                                                        Control0..*
                                                                        TypeExtension
                                                                        Is Modifierfalse
                                                                        Summaryfalse
                                                                        Alternate Namesextensions, user content
                                                                        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                        ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                                                        SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Patient.address.line.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                                                        • value @ url
                                                                        • 304. Patient.address:Postfach.line.extension:Strasse
                                                                          Slice NameStrasse
                                                                          Definition

                                                                          streetName.

                                                                          ShortstreetName
                                                                          Control0..0
                                                                          This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                                          TypeExtension(ADXP Street Name) (Extension Type: string)
                                                                          Is Modifierfalse
                                                                          Summaryfalse
                                                                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                          ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                                                          306. Patient.address:Postfach.line.extension:Hausnummer
                                                                          Slice NameHausnummer
                                                                          Definition

                                                                          The number of a building, house or lot alongside the street. Also known as "primary street number". This does not number the street but rather the building.

                                                                          ShorthouseNumber
                                                                          Control0..0
                                                                          This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                                          TypeExtension(ADXP House Number) (Extension Type: string)
                                                                          Is Modifierfalse
                                                                          Summaryfalse
                                                                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                          ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                                                          308. Patient.address:Postfach.line.extension:Adresszusatz
                                                                          Slice NameAdresszusatz
                                                                          Definition

                                                                          This can be a unit designator, such as apartment number, suite number, or floor. There may be several unit designators in an address (e.g., "3rd floor, Appt. 342"). This can also be a designator pointing away from the location, rather than specifying a smaller location within some larger one (e.g., Dutch "t.o." means "opposite to" for house boats located across the street facing houses).

                                                                          ShortadditionalLocator
                                                                          Control0..0
                                                                          This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                                          TypeExtension(ADXP Additional Locator) (Extension Type: string)
                                                                          Is Modifierfalse
                                                                          Summaryfalse
                                                                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                          ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                                                          310. Patient.address:Postfach.line.extension:Postfach
                                                                          Slice NamePostfach
                                                                          Definition

                                                                          A numbered box located in a post station.

                                                                          ShortpostBox
                                                                          Control0..1
                                                                          This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                                          TypeExtension(ADXP Post Box) (Extension Type: string)
                                                                          Is Modifierfalse
                                                                          Must Supporttrue
                                                                          Summaryfalse
                                                                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                          ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                                                          312. Patient.address:Postfach.line.value
                                                                          Definition

                                                                          The actual value

                                                                          ShortPrimitive value for string
                                                                          Control0..1
                                                                          Typestring
                                                                          Is Modifierfalse
                                                                          XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                                                          Summaryfalse
                                                                          Max Length:1048576
                                                                          314. Patient.address:Postfach.city
                                                                          Definition

                                                                          The name of the city, town, suburb, village or other community or delivery center.

                                                                          ShortName of city, town etc.
                                                                          Control1..1
                                                                          Typestring
                                                                          Is Modifierfalse
                                                                          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                          Must Supporttrue
                                                                          Summarytrue
                                                                          Alternate NamesMunicpality
                                                                          ExampleGeneral: Erewhon
                                                                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                          316. Patient.address:Postfach.city.id
                                                                          Definition

                                                                          unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references)

                                                                          Shortxml:id (or equivalent in JSON)
                                                                          Control0..1
                                                                          Typestring
                                                                          Is Modifierfalse
                                                                          XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                                                          Summaryfalse
                                                                          318. Patient.address:Postfach.city.extension
                                                                          Definition

                                                                          An Extension

                                                                          ShortExtension
                                                                          Control0..*
                                                                          TypeExtension
                                                                          Is Modifierfalse
                                                                          Summaryfalse
                                                                          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                          ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                                                          SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Patient.address.city.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                                                                          • value @ url
                                                                          • 320. Patient.address:Postfach.city.extension:gemeindeschluessel
                                                                            Slice Namegemeindeschluessel
                                                                            Definition

                                                                            Optional Extension Element - found in all resources.

                                                                            ShortOptional Extensions Element
                                                                            Control0..1
                                                                            This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                                                                            TypeExtension(ExtensionDestatisAgs) (Extension Type: Coding)
                                                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                                                            Must Supporttrue
                                                                            Summaryfalse
                                                                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                            ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                                                            322. Patient.address:Postfach.city.value
                                                                            Definition

                                                                            The actual value

                                                                            ShortPrimitive value for string
                                                                            Control0..1
                                                                            Typestring
                                                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                                                            XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                                                            Summaryfalse
                                                                            Max Length:1048576
                                                                            324. Patient.address:Postfach.district
                                                                            Definition

                                                                            The name of the administrative area (county).

                                                                            ShortDistrict name (aka county)
                                                                            Comments

                                                                            District is sometimes known as county, but in some regions 'county' is used in place of city (municipality), so county name should be conveyed in city instead.

                                                                            Control0..0
                                                                            Typestring
                                                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                                                            Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                            Summarytrue
                                                                            Alternate NamesCounty
                                                                            ExampleGeneral: Madison
                                                                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                            326. Patient.address:Postfach.state
                                                                            Definition

                                                                            Name (oder Kürzel) des Bundeslandes.

                                                                            ShortBundesland
                                                                            Control0..1
                                                                            BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from ISO-3166-2:de-Laendercodes
                                                                            (preferred to http://fhir.de/ValueSet/iso/bundeslaender)
                                                                            Typestring
                                                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                                                            Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                            Summarytrue
                                                                            Alternate NamesProvince, Territory
                                                                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                            328. Patient.address:Postfach.postalCode
                                                                            Definition

                                                                            Postleitzahl gemäß der im jeweiligen Land gültigen Konventionen

                                                                            ShortPostleitzahl
                                                                            Control1..1
                                                                            Typestring
                                                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                                                            Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                            Must Supporttrue
                                                                            Summarytrue
                                                                            Alternate NamesZip
                                                                            ExampleGeneral: 9132
                                                                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                            330. Patient.address:Postfach.country
                                                                            Definition

                                                                            Staat (vorzugsweise als 2-Stelliger ISO-Ländercode). Es obliegt abgeleiteten Profilen, hier die Verwendung der ISO-Ländercodes verbindlich vorzuschreiben

                                                                            ShortStaat
                                                                            Comments

                                                                            ISO 3166 3 letter codes can be used in place of a human readable country name.

                                                                            Control1..1
                                                                            BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from Iso3166-1-2
                                                                            (preferred to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iso3166-1-2)
                                                                            Typestring
                                                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                                                            Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                            Must Supporttrue
                                                                            Summarytrue
                                                                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                            332. Patient.address:Postfach.period
                                                                            Definition

                                                                            Time period when address was/is in use.

                                                                            ShortTime period when address was/is in use
                                                                            Control0..1
                                                                            TypePeriod
                                                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                                                            Summarytrue
                                                                            Requirements

                                                                            Allows addresses to be placed in historical context.

                                                                            ExampleGeneral: { "start" : "2010-03-23", "end" : "2010-07-01" }
                                                                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                            334. Patient.maritalStatus
                                                                            Definition

                                                                            This field contains a patient's most recent marital (civil) status.

                                                                            ShortMarital (civil) status of a patient
                                                                            Control0..1
                                                                            BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from Marital Status Codes
                                                                            (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/marital-status|4.0.1)

                                                                            The domestic partnership status of a person.

                                                                            TypeCodeableConcept
                                                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                                                            Summaryfalse
                                                                            Requirements

                                                                            Most, if not all systems capture it.

                                                                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                            336. Patient.multipleBirth[x]
                                                                            Definition

                                                                            Indicates whether the patient is part of a multiple (boolean) or indicates the actual birth order (integer).

                                                                            ShortWhether patient is part of a multiple birth
                                                                            Comments

                                                                            Where the valueInteger is provided, the number is the birth number in the sequence. E.g. The middle birth in triplets would be valueInteger=2 and the third born would have valueInteger=3 If a boolean value was provided for this triplets example, then all 3 patient records would have valueBoolean=true (the ordering is not indicated).

                                                                            Control0..1
                                                                            TypeChoice of: boolean, integer
                                                                            [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
                                                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                                                            Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                                                                            Summaryfalse
                                                                            Requirements

                                                                            For disambiguation of multiple-birth children, especially relevant where the care provider doesn't meet the patient, such as labs.

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

                                                                            Image of the patient.

                                                                            ShortImage of the patient
                                                                            Comments

                                                                            Guidelines:

                                                                            • Use id photos, not clinical photos.
                                                                            • Limit dimensions to thumbnail.
                                                                            • Keep byte count low to ease resource updates.
                                                                            Control0..*
                                                                            TypeAttachment
                                                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                                                            Summaryfalse
                                                                            Requirements

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

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

                                                                            A contact party (e.g. guardian, partner, friend) for the patient.

                                                                            ShortA contact party (e.g. guardian, partner, friend) for the patient
                                                                            Comments

                                                                            Contact covers all kinds of contact parties: family members, business contacts, guardians, caregivers. Not applicable to register pedigree and family ties beyond use of having contact.

                                                                            Control0..*
                                                                            TypeBackboneElement
                                                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                                                            Summaryfalse
                                                                            Requirements

                                                                            Need to track people you can contact about the patient.

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

                                                                            Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

                                                                            ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
                                                                            Control0..1
                                                                            Typestring
                                                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                                                            XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                                                            Summaryfalse
                                                                            344. Patient.contact.extension
                                                                            Definition

                                                                            May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                                                                            ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                                            Comments

                                                                            There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                                                                            Control0..*
                                                                            TypeExtension
                                                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                                                            Summaryfalse
                                                                            Alternate Namesextensions, user content
                                                                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                            ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                                                            346. Patient.contact.modifierExtension
                                                                            Definition

                                                                            May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

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

                                                                            ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                                                            Comments

                                                                            There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                                                                            Control0..*
                                                                            TypeExtension
                                                                            Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
                                                                            Summarytrue
                                                                            Requirements

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

                                                                            Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
                                                                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                            ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                                                            348. Patient.contact.relationship
                                                                            Definition

                                                                            The nature of the relationship between the patient and the contact person.

                                                                            ShortThe kind of relationship
                                                                            Control0..*
                                                                            BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from PatientContactRelationship
                                                                            (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/patient-contactrelationship|4.0.1)

                                                                            The nature of the relationship between a patient and a contact person for that patient.

                                                                            TypeCodeableConcept
                                                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                                                            Summaryfalse
                                                                            Requirements

                                                                            Used to determine which contact person is the most relevant to approach, depending on circumstances.

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

                                                                            A name associated with the contact person.

                                                                            ShortA name associated with the contact person
                                                                            Control0..1
                                                                            TypeHumanName
                                                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                                                            Summaryfalse
                                                                            Requirements

                                                                            Contact persons need to be identified by name, but it is uncommon to need details about multiple other names for that contact person.

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

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

                                                                            ShortA contact detail for the person
                                                                            Comments

                                                                            Contact may have multiple ways to be contacted with different uses or applicable periods. May need to have options for contacting the person urgently, and also to help with identification.

                                                                            Control0..*
                                                                            TypeContactPoint
                                                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                                                            Summaryfalse
                                                                            Requirements

                                                                            People have (primary) ways to contact them in some way such as phone, email.

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

                                                                            Address for the contact person.

                                                                            ShortAddress for the contact person
                                                                            Control0..1
                                                                            TypeAddress
                                                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                                                            Summaryfalse
                                                                            Requirements

                                                                            Need to keep track where the contact person can be contacted per postal mail or visited.

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

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

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

                                                                            The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.

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

                                                                            Needed to address the person correctly.

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

                                                                            Organization on behalf of which the contact is acting or for which the contact is working.

                                                                            ShortOrganization that is associated with the contact
                                                                            Control0..1
                                                                            This element is affected by the following invariants: pat-1
                                                                            TypeReference(Organization)
                                                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                                                            Summaryfalse
                                                                            Requirements

                                                                            For guardians or business related contacts, the organization is relevant.

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

                                                                            The period during which this contact person or organization is valid to be contacted relating to this patient.

                                                                            ShortThe period during which this contact person or organization is valid to be contacted relating to this patient
                                                                            Control0..1
                                                                            TypePeriod
                                                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                                                            Summaryfalse
                                                                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                            362. Patient.communication
                                                                            Definition

                                                                            A language which may be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health.

                                                                            ShortA language which may be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health
                                                                            Comments

                                                                            If no language is specified, this implies that the default local language is spoken. If you need to convey proficiency for multiple modes, then you need multiple Patient.Communication associations. For animals, language is not a relevant field, and should be absent from the instance. If the Patient does not speak the default local language, then the Interpreter Required Standard can be used to explicitly declare that an interpreter is required.

                                                                            Control0..*
                                                                            TypeBackboneElement
                                                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                                                            Summaryfalse
                                                                            Requirements

                                                                            If a patient does not speak the local language, interpreters may be required, so languages spoken and proficiency are important things to keep track of both for patient and other persons of interest.

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

                                                                            Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

                                                                            ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
                                                                            Control0..1
                                                                            Typestring
                                                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                                                            XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                                                            Summaryfalse
                                                                            366. Patient.communication.extension
                                                                            Definition

                                                                            May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                                                                            ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                                            Comments

                                                                            There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                                                                            Control0..*
                                                                            TypeExtension
                                                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                                                            Summaryfalse
                                                                            Alternate Namesextensions, user content
                                                                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                            ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                                                            368. Patient.communication.modifierExtension
                                                                            Definition

                                                                            May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

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

                                                                            ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                                                            Comments

                                                                            There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                                                                            Control0..*
                                                                            TypeExtension
                                                                            Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
                                                                            Summarytrue
                                                                            Requirements

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

                                                                            Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
                                                                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                            ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                                                            370. Patient.communication.language
                                                                            Definition

                                                                            The ISO-639-1 alpha 2 code in lower case for the language, optionally followed by a hyphen and the ISO-3166-1 alpha 2 code for the region in upper case; e.g. "en" for English, or "en-US" for American English versus "en-EN" for England English.

                                                                            ShortThe language which can be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health
                                                                            Comments

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

                                                                            Control1..1
                                                                            BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from CommonLanguages
                                                                            (preferred to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages|4.0.1)

                                                                            A human language.

                                                                            Additional BindingsPurpose
                                                                            AllLanguagesMax Binding
                                                                            TypeCodeableConcept
                                                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                                                            Summaryfalse
                                                                            Requirements

                                                                            Most systems in multilingual countries will want to convey language. Not all systems actually need the regional dialect.

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

                                                                            Indicates whether or not the patient prefers this language (over other languages he masters up a certain level).

                                                                            ShortLanguage preference indicator
                                                                            Comments

                                                                            This language is specifically identified for communicating healthcare information.

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

                                                                            People that master multiple languages up to certain level may prefer one or more, i.e. feel more confident in communicating in a particular language making other languages sort of a fall back method.

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

                                                                            Patient's nominated care provider.

                                                                            ShortPatient's nominated primary care provider
                                                                            Comments

                                                                            This may be the primary care provider (in a GP context), or it may be a patient nominated care manager in a community/disability setting, or even organization that will provide people to perform the care provider roles. It is not to be used to record Care Teams, these should be in a CareTeam resource that may be linked to the CarePlan or EpisodeOfCare resources. Multiple GPs may be recorded against the patient for various reasons, such as a student that has his home GP listed along with the GP at university during the school semesters, or a "fly-in/fly-out" worker that has the onsite GP also included with his home GP to remain aware of medical issues.

                                                                            Jurisdictions may decide that they can profile this down to 1 if desired, or 1 per type.

                                                                            Control0..*
                                                                            TypeReference(Organization, Practitioner, PractitionerRole)
                                                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                                                            Summaryfalse
                                                                            Alternate NamescareProvider
                                                                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                            376. Patient.managingOrganization
                                                                            Definition

                                                                            Organization that is the custodian of the patient record.

                                                                            ShortOrganization that is the custodian of the patient record
                                                                            Comments

                                                                            There is only one managing organization for a specific patient record. Other organizations will have their own Patient record, and may use the Link property to join the records together (or a Person resource which can include confidence ratings for the association).

                                                                            Control0..1
                                                                            TypeReference(Organization)
                                                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                                                            Summarytrue
                                                                            Requirements

                                                                            Need to know who recognizes this patient record, manages and updates it.

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

                                                                            Verweis auf eine andere Patientenressource, die die gleiche tatsächliche Person betrifft

                                                                            ShortVerweis
                                                                            Comments

                                                                            There is no assumption that linked patient records have mutual links.

                                                                            Control0..*
                                                                            TypeBackboneElement
                                                                            Is Modifiertrue because This element is labeled as a modifier because it might not be the main Patient resource, and the referenced patient should be used instead of this Patient record. This is when the link.type value is 'replaced-by'
                                                                            Must Supporttrue
                                                                            Summarytrue
                                                                            Requirements

                                                                            There are multiple use cases:

                                                                            • Duplicate patient records due to the clerical errors associated with the difficulties of identifying humans consistently, and
                                                                            • Distribution of patient information across multiple servers.
                                                                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                            380. Patient.link.id
                                                                            Definition

                                                                            Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

                                                                            ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
                                                                            Control0..1
                                                                            Typestring
                                                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                                                            XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                                                                            Summaryfalse
                                                                            382. Patient.link.extension
                                                                            Definition

                                                                            May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                                                                            ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                                            Comments

                                                                            There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                                                                            Control0..*
                                                                            TypeExtension
                                                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                                                            Summaryfalse
                                                                            Alternate Namesextensions, user content
                                                                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                            ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                                                            384. Patient.link.modifierExtension
                                                                            Definition

                                                                            May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

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

                                                                            ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                                                            Comments

                                                                            There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                                                                            Control0..*
                                                                            TypeExtension
                                                                            Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
                                                                            Summarytrue
                                                                            Requirements

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

                                                                            Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
                                                                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                            ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                                                                            386. Patient.link.other
                                                                            Definition

                                                                            The other patient resource that the link refers to.

                                                                            ShortThe other patient or related person resource that the link refers to
                                                                            Comments

                                                                            Referencing a RelatedPerson here removes the need to use a Person record to associate a Patient and RelatedPerson as the same individual.

                                                                            Control1..1
                                                                            TypeReference(Patient, RelatedPerson)
                                                                            Is Modifierfalse
                                                                            Must Supporttrue
                                                                            Must Support TypesNo must-support rules about the choice of types/profiles
                                                                            Summarytrue
                                                                            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                                                                            388. Patient.link.type
                                                                            Definition

                                                                            The type of link between this patient resource and another patient resource.

                                                                            Shortreplaced-by | replaces | refer | seealso
                                                                            Control1..1
                                                                            BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from LinkType
                                                                            (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/link-type|4.0.1)

                                                                            The type of link between this patient resource and another patient resource.

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