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## Resource Profile: Practitioner (EU core)

Official URL: http://hl7.eu/fhir/base-r5/StructureDefinition/practitioner-eu-core | Version: 2.0.0-ballot
Standards status: Trial-use | Maturity Level: 2 | Computable Name: PractitionerEuCore
Copyright/Legal: Copyright HL7 Europe. Licensed under creative commons public domain (CC0 1.0).

This profile sets minimum expectations for the Practitioner resource common to most of the use cases.

Usages:

- Refer to this Profile: Composition (EU core), Immunization (EU core), MedicalTestResult (EU core), MedicationRequest (EU core)... Show 3 more, MedicationStatement (EU core), PractitionerRole (EU core) and Procedure (EU core)
- Examples for this Profile: Practitioner/practitioner-eu-core-example

You can also check for usages in the FHIR IG Statistics

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Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Practitioner | C | 0..* | PractitionerEu | A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services Constraints: name-or-identifier
implicitRules | ?!Σ | 0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created
contained |  | 0..* | Resource | Contained, inline Resources
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored
active | ?!Σ | 0..1 | boolean | Whether this practitioner's record is in active use
name | Σ | 1..* | HumanName | Practitioner Name
Documentation for this format

#### Constraints

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

This structure is derived from PractitionerEu

Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Practitioner |  | 0..* | PractitionerEu | A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services
name |  | 1..* | HumanName | Practitioner Name
Documentation for this format

Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Practitioner | C | 0..* | PractitionerEu | A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services Constraints: name-or-identifier
id | Σ | 0..1 | id | Logical id of this artifact
meta | Σ | 0..1 | Meta | Metadata about the resource
implicitRules | ?!Σ | 0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created
language |  | 0..1 | code | Language of the resource content Binding: AllLanguages (required): IETF language tag for a human language
Additional Bindings | Purpose
CommonLanguages | Starter
text |  | 0..1 | Narrative | Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
contained |  | 0..* | Resource | Contained, inline Resources
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier | Σ | 0..* | Identifier | Practitioner identifier
active | ?!Σ | 0..1 | boolean | Whether this practitioner's record is in active use
name | Σ | 1..* | HumanName | Practitioner Name
telecom | Σ | 0..* | ContactPoint | Contact details for the practitioner
gender | Σ | 0..1 | code | male | female | other | unknown Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
birthDate | Σ | 0..1 | date | The date on which the practitioner was born
deceased[x] | Σ | 0..1 |  | Indicates if the practitioner is deceased or not
deceasedBoolean |  |  | boolean |
deceasedDateTime |  |  | dateTime |
address | Σ | 0..* | AddressEu | Address(es) of the practitioner that are not role specific (typically home address)
photo |  | 0..* | Attachment | Image of the person
qualification |  | 0..* | BackboneElement | Qualifications, certifications, accreditations, licenses, training, etc. pertaining to the provision of care
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
identifier |  | 0..* | Identifier | An identifier for this qualification for the practitioner
code |  | 1..1 | CodeableConcept | Coded representation of the qualification Binding: hl7VS-degreeLicenseCertificate (example): Specific qualification the practitioner has to provide a service.
period |  | 0..1 | Period | Period during which the qualification is valid
issuer |  | 0..1 | Reference(Organization) | Organization that regulates and issues the qualification
communication |  | 0..* | BackboneElement | A language which may be used to communicate with the practitioner
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
language |  | 1..1 | CodeableConcept | The language code used to communicate with the practitioner Binding: AllLanguages (required): IETF language tag for a human language
Additional Bindings | Purpose
CommonLanguages | Starter
preferred |  | 0..1 | boolean | Language preference indicator
Documentation for this format

#### Terminology Bindings

Path | Status | Usage | ValueSet | Version | Source
Practitioner.language | Base | required | All Languages | 📍5.0.0 | FHIR Std.
Practitioner.gender | Base | required | AdministrativeGender | 📍5.0.0 | FHIR Std.
Practitioner.qualification.​code | Base | example | hl7VS-degreeLicenseCertificate | 📦2.0.0 | THO v7.0
Practitioner.communication.​language | Base | required | All Languages | 📍5.0.0 | FHIR Std.

#### Constraints

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

This structure is derived from PractitionerEu

Summary

Mandatory: 1 element

Maturity: 2

Key Elements View

Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Practitioner | C | 0..* | PractitionerEu | A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services Constraints: name-or-identifier
implicitRules | ?!Σ | 0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created
contained |  | 0..* | Resource | Contained, inline Resources
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored
active | ?!Σ | 0..1 | boolean | Whether this practitioner's record is in active use
name | Σ | 1..* | HumanName | Practitioner Name
Documentation for this format

#### Constraints

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

Differential View

This structure is derived from PractitionerEu

Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Practitioner |  | 0..* | PractitionerEu | A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services
name |  | 1..* | HumanName | Practitioner Name
Documentation for this format

Snapshot View

Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Practitioner | C | 0..* | PractitionerEu | A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services Constraints: name-or-identifier
id | Σ | 0..1 | id | Logical id of this artifact
meta | Σ | 0..1 | Meta | Metadata about the resource
implicitRules | ?!Σ | 0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created
language |  | 0..1 | code | Language of the resource content Binding: AllLanguages (required): IETF language tag for a human language
Additional Bindings | Purpose
CommonLanguages | Starter
text |  | 0..1 | Narrative | Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
contained |  | 0..* | Resource | Contained, inline Resources
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier | Σ | 0..* | Identifier | Practitioner identifier
active | ?!Σ | 0..1 | boolean | Whether this practitioner's record is in active use
name | Σ | 1..* | HumanName | Practitioner Name
telecom | Σ | 0..* | ContactPoint | Contact details for the practitioner
gender | Σ | 0..1 | code | male | female | other | unknown Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
birthDate | Σ | 0..1 | date | The date on which the practitioner was born
deceased[x] | Σ | 0..1 |  | Indicates if the practitioner is deceased or not
deceasedBoolean |  |  | boolean |
deceasedDateTime |  |  | dateTime |
address | Σ | 0..* | AddressEu | Address(es) of the practitioner that are not role specific (typically home address)
photo |  | 0..* | Attachment | Image of the person
qualification |  | 0..* | BackboneElement | Qualifications, certifications, accreditations, licenses, training, etc. pertaining to the provision of care
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
identifier |  | 0..* | Identifier | An identifier for this qualification for the practitioner
code |  | 1..1 | CodeableConcept | Coded representation of the qualification Binding: hl7VS-degreeLicenseCertificate (example): Specific qualification the practitioner has to provide a service.
period |  | 0..1 | Period | Period during which the qualification is valid
issuer |  | 0..1 | Reference(Organization) | Organization that regulates and issues the qualification
communication |  | 0..* | BackboneElement | A language which may be used to communicate with the practitioner
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
language |  | 1..1 | CodeableConcept | The language code used to communicate with the practitioner Binding: AllLanguages (required): IETF language tag for a human language
Additional Bindings | Purpose
CommonLanguages | Starter
preferred |  | 0..1 | boolean | Language preference indicator
Documentation for this format

#### Terminology Bindings

Path | Status | Usage | ValueSet | Version | Source
Practitioner.language | Base | required | All Languages | 📍5.0.0 | FHIR Std.
Practitioner.gender | Base | required | AdministrativeGender | 📍5.0.0 | FHIR Std.
Practitioner.qualification.​code | Base | example | hl7VS-degreeLicenseCertificate | 📦2.0.0 | THO v7.0
Practitioner.communication.​language | Base | required | All Languages | 📍5.0.0 | FHIR Std.

#### Constraints

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

This structure is derived from PractitionerEu

Summary

Mandatory: 1 element

Maturity: 2

Other representations of profile: CSV, Excel, Schematron