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Resource Profile: CH Core Practitioner

Base definition of the Practitioner resource for use in Swiss specific use cases.

Core practitioner data which can be shared

Usage:

• Derived from this Resource Profile: CH Core Practitioner EPR
• Use this Resource Profile: CH Core Document
• Refer to this Resource Profile: CH Core AllergyIntolerance, CH Core Composition, CH Core Condition, CH Core DocumentReference... Show 10 more, CH Core Encounter, CH Core EPR-Consent, CH Core Immunization, CH Core MedicationAdministration, CH Core MedicationDispense, CH Core MedicationRequest, CH Core MedicationStatement, CH Core PractitionerRole, CH Core ServiceRequest and EPR Information Recipient
• Examples for this Resource Profile: Practitioner/AgparMarc, Practitioner/AllzeitBereit, Practitioner/HanspeterWengerByBFH, Practitioner/ImmunizationAuthorExample and Practitioner/SchreibKraft

Formal Views of Profile Content

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

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This structure is derived from Practitioner

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Practitioner	C	0..*	Practitioner	CH Core Practitioner ch-pract-1: If a HumanName is provided, at least one HumanName must have a given and family name. ch-pract-2: gender unknown is currently not used in Switzerland in eCH and the EPR
Slices for identifier		0..*	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent Slice: Unordered, Open by value:$this
identifier:GLN		0..1	GLNIdentifier	GLN (Global Location Number) Required Pattern: At least the following
system		1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Fixed Value: urn:oid:2.51.1.3
identifier:ZSR		0..*	ZSRIdentifier	ZSR (Zahlstellenregister), RCC (Registre des codes-créanciers), RCC (Registro dei codici creditori) Required Pattern: At least the following
system		1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Fixed Value: urn:oid:2.16.756.5.30.1.123.100.2.1.1
name		0..*	CHCoreHumanName	Name of a human - parts and usage
Slices for telecom		0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the practitioner (that apply to all roles) Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system
telecom:All Slices				Content/Rules for all slices
system		1..1	code	phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other
value		1..1	string	The actual contact point details
telecom:email		0..*	CHCoreContactPointECH46Email	CH Core ContactPoint eCH-0046 Email
telecom:phone		0..*	CHCoreContactPointECH46Phone	CH Core ContactPoint eCH-0046 Phone
telecom:internet		0..*	CHCoreContactPointECH46Internet	CH Core ContactPoint eCH-0046 Internet
address		0..*	CHCoreAddress	An address expressed using postal conventions (as opposed to GPS or other location definition formats)
gender		0..1	code	male | female | other
birthDate		0..1	date	The date on which the practitioner was born
communication		0..*	CodeableConcept	A language the practitioner can use in patient communication
Documentation for this format

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Details	Requirements
ch-pract-1	error	Practitioner	If a HumanName is provided, at least one HumanName must have a given and family name. : name.where(family.exists() and given.exists()).count()>0 or name.empty()
ch-pract-2	warning	Practitioner	gender unknown is currently not used in Switzerland in eCH and the EPR : gender.empty() or gender!='unknown'

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Practitioner	C	0..*	Practitioner	CH Core Practitioner dom-2: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources 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 dom-4: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated dom-5: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label dom-6: A resource should have narrative for robust management ch-pract-1: If a HumanName is provided, at least one HumanName must have a given and family name. ch-pract-2: gender unknown is currently not used in Switzerland in eCH and the EPR
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
Slices for identifier	Σ	0..*	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent Slice: Unordered, Open by value:$this ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
identifier:GLN		0..1	GLNIdentifier	GLN (Global Location Number) ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children Required Pattern: At least the following
system		1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Fixed Value: urn:oid:2.51.1.3
identifier:ZSR		0..*	ZSRIdentifier	ZSR (Zahlstellenregister), RCC (Registre des codes-créanciers), RCC (Registro dei codici creditori) ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children Required Pattern: At least the following
system		1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Fixed Value: urn:oid:2.16.756.5.30.1.123.100.2.1.1
name	C	0..*	CHCoreHumanName	Name of a human - parts and usage ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children ch-core-hm-1: if officalName with eCH-011 Extension is specified, it can only be put on a name where use attribute is official ch-core-hm-2: if orginalName with eCH-011 Extension is specified, it can only be put on a name where use attribute is maiden ch-core-hm-3: ch-ext-ech-11-name can only be put on a family name ch-core-hm-4: ch-ext-ech-11-firstname can only be put on a given name
Slices for telecom	Σ	0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the practitioner (that apply to all roles) Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
telecom:All Slices				Content/Rules for all slices
system	ΣC	1..1	code	phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other Binding: ContactPointSystem (required): Telecommunications form for contact point. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
value	Σ	1..1	string	The actual contact point details ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point Binding: ContactPointUse (required): Use of contact point. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
telecom:email	C	0..*	CHCoreContactPointECH46Email	CH Core ContactPoint eCH-0046 Email cpt-2: A system is required if a value is provided. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
telecom:phone	C	0..*	CHCoreContactPointECH46Phone	CH Core ContactPoint eCH-0046 Phone cpt-2: A system is required if a value is provided. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
telecom:internet	C	0..*	CHCoreContactPointECH46Internet	CH Core ContactPoint eCH-0046 Internet cpt-2: A system is required if a value is provided. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
address	C	0..*	CHCoreAddress	An address expressed using postal conventions (as opposed to GPS or other location definition formats) ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children ch-addr-2: For a Swiss address, a canton abbreviation from the value set 'eCH-0007 Canton Abbreviation' must be used.
gender	Σ	0..1	code	male | female | other Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
birthDate	Σ	0..1	date	The date on which the practitioner was born ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
communication		0..*	CodeableConcept	A language the practitioner can use in patient communication Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language. Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet	URI
Practitioner.telecom.system	required	ContactPointSystem http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-system|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.telecom.use	required	ContactPointUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.gender	required	AdministrativeGender http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/administrative-gender|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.communication	preferred	CommonLanguages http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages from the FHIR Standard Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Details	Requirements
ch-addr-2	error	Practitioner.address	For a Swiss address, a canton abbreviation from the value set 'eCH-0007 Canton Abbreviation' must be used. : country.extension.where(url = 'http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/iso21090-SC-coding').empty() or (country.extension.where(url = 'http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/iso21090-SC-coding').value.code.startsWith('CH') = false) or (country.extension.where(url = 'http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/iso21090-SC-coding').value.code.startsWith('CH').exists() and (state.empty() or state.memberOf('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/ValueSet/ech-7-cantonabbreviation')))
ch-core-hm-1	error	Practitioner.name	if officalName with eCH-011 Extension is specified, it can only be put on a name where use attribute is official : family.extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-name' and value='officialName').empty() or (family.extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-name' and value='officialName').exists() and use='official')
ch-core-hm-2	error	Practitioner.name	if orginalName with eCH-011 Extension is specified, it can only be put on a name where use attribute is maiden : family.extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-name' and value='originalName').empty() or ((family.extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-name' and value='originalName').exists() and use='maiden'))
ch-core-hm-3	error	Practitioner.name	ch-ext-ech-11-name can only be put on a family name : descendants().extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-name').count()=family.extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-name').count()
ch-core-hm-4	error	Practitioner.name	ch-ext-ech-11-firstname can only be put on a given name : descendants().extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-firstname').count()=given.extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-firstname').count()
ch-pract-1	error	Practitioner	If a HumanName is provided, at least one HumanName must have a given and family name. : name.where(family.exists() and given.exists()).count()>0 or name.empty()
ch-pract-2	warning	Practitioner	gender unknown is currently not used in Switzerland in eCH and the EPR : gender.empty() or gender!='unknown'
cpt-2	error	Practitioner.telecom:email, Practitioner.telecom:phone, Practitioner.telecom:internet	A system is required if a value is provided. : value.empty() or system.exists()
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().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4	error	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	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Practitioner	C	0..*	Practitioner	CH Core Practitioner ch-pract-1: If a HumanName is provided, at least one HumanName must have a given and family name. ch-pract-2: gender unknown is currently not used in Switzerland in eCH and the EPR
id	Σ	0..1	id	Logical id of this artifact
meta	Σ	0..1	Meta	Metadata about the resource
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
language		0..1	code	Language of the resource content Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language. Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
text		0..1	Narrative	Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
contained		0..*	Resource	Contained, inline Resources
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
Slices for identifier	Σ	0..*	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent Slice: Unordered, Open by value:$this
identifier:GLN		0..1	GLNIdentifier	GLN (Global Location Number) Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
use		0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
type		0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier
system		1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Fixed Value: urn:oid:2.51.1.3
value		0..1	string	The value that is unique
period		0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner		0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
identifier:ZSR		0..*	ZSRIdentifier	ZSR (Zahlstellenregister), RCC (Registre des codes-créanciers), RCC (Registro dei codici creditori) Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
use		0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
type		0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier
system		1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Fixed Value: urn:oid:2.16.756.5.30.1.123.100.2.1.1
value		0..1	string	The value that is unique
period		0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner		0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
active	Σ	0..1	boolean	Whether this practitioner's record is in active use
name	C	0..*	CHCoreHumanName	Name of a human - parts and usage ch-core-hm-1: if officalName with eCH-011 Extension is specified, it can only be put on a name where use attribute is official ch-core-hm-2: if orginalName with eCH-011 Extension is specified, it can only be put on a name where use attribute is maiden ch-core-hm-3: ch-ext-ech-11-name can only be put on a family name ch-core-hm-4: ch-ext-ech-11-firstname can only be put on a given name
Slices for telecom	Σ	0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the practitioner (that apply to all roles) Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system
telecom:All Slices				Content/Rules for all slices
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
system	ΣC	1..1	code	phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other Binding: ContactPointSystem (required): Telecommunications form for contact point.
value	Σ	1..1	string	The actual contact point details
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point Binding: ContactPointUse (required): Use of contact point.
rank	Σ	0..1	positiveInt	Specify preferred order of use (1 = highest)
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when the contact point was/is in use
telecom:email	C	0..*	CHCoreContactPointECH46Email	CH Core ContactPoint eCH-0046 Email cpt-2: A system is required if a value is provided.
telecom:phone	C	0..*	CHCoreContactPointECH46Phone	CH Core ContactPoint eCH-0046 Phone cpt-2: A system is required if a value is provided.
telecom:internet	C	0..*	CHCoreContactPointECH46Internet	CH Core ContactPoint eCH-0046 Internet cpt-2: A system is required if a value is provided.
address	C	0..*	CHCoreAddress	An address expressed using postal conventions (as opposed to GPS or other location definition formats) ch-addr-2: For a Swiss address, a canton abbreviation from the value set 'eCH-0007 Canton Abbreviation' must be used.
gender	Σ	0..1	code	male | female | other 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
photo		0..*	Attachment	Image of the person
qualification		0..*	BackboneElement	Certification, licenses, or training 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: v2 table 0360, Version 2.7 (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..*	CodeableConcept	A language the practitioner can use in patient communication Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language. Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet	URI
Practitioner.language	preferred	CommonLanguages http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages from the FHIR Standard Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
Practitioner.telecom.system	required	ContactPointSystem http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-system|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.telecom.use	required	ContactPointUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.gender	required	AdministrativeGender http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/administrative-gender|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.qualification.code	example	v2.0360.2.7 (a valid code from http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0360|2.7) http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-2.7-0360 from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.communication	preferred	CommonLanguages http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages from the FHIR Standard Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Details	Requirements
ch-addr-2	error	Practitioner.address	For a Swiss address, a canton abbreviation from the value set 'eCH-0007 Canton Abbreviation' must be used. : country.extension.where(url = 'http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/iso21090-SC-coding').empty() or (country.extension.where(url = 'http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/iso21090-SC-coding').value.code.startsWith('CH') = false) or (country.extension.where(url = 'http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/iso21090-SC-coding').value.code.startsWith('CH').exists() and (state.empty() or state.memberOf('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/ValueSet/ech-7-cantonabbreviation')))
ch-core-hm-1	error	Practitioner.name	if officalName with eCH-011 Extension is specified, it can only be put on a name where use attribute is official : family.extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-name' and value='officialName').empty() or (family.extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-name' and value='officialName').exists() and use='official')
ch-core-hm-2	error	Practitioner.name	if orginalName with eCH-011 Extension is specified, it can only be put on a name where use attribute is maiden : family.extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-name' and value='originalName').empty() or ((family.extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-name' and value='originalName').exists() and use='maiden'))
ch-core-hm-3	error	Practitioner.name	ch-ext-ech-11-name can only be put on a family name : descendants().extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-name').count()=family.extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-name').count()
ch-core-hm-4	error	Practitioner.name	ch-ext-ech-11-firstname can only be put on a given name : descendants().extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-firstname').count()=given.extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-firstname').count()
ch-pract-1	error	Practitioner	If a HumanName is provided, at least one HumanName must have a given and family name. : name.where(family.exists() and given.exists()).count()>0 or name.empty()
ch-pract-2	warning	Practitioner	gender unknown is currently not used in Switzerland in eCH and the EPR : gender.empty() or gender!='unknown'
cpt-2	error	Practitioner.telecom:email, Practitioner.telecom:phone, Practitioner.telecom:internet	A system is required if a value is provided. : value.empty() or system.exists()
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().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4	error	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()

This structure is derived from Practitioner

Summary

Mandatory: 0 element(2 nested mandatory elements)

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

• GLN Identifier (http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-core-gln-identifier)
• ZSR Identifier (http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-core-zsr-identifier)
• Human Name (http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-core-humanname)
• CH Core ContactPoint eCH-0046 Email (http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-core-contactpoint-ech-46-email)
• CH Core ContactPoint eCH-0046 Phone (http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-core-contactpoint-ech-46-phone)
• CH Core ContactPoint eCH-0046 Internet (http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-core-contactpoint-ech-46-internet)
• CH Core Address (http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-core-address)

Slices

This structure defines the following Slices:

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

Differential View

This structure is derived from Practitioner

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Practitioner	C	0..*	Practitioner	CH Core Practitioner ch-pract-1: If a HumanName is provided, at least one HumanName must have a given and family name. ch-pract-2: gender unknown is currently not used in Switzerland in eCH and the EPR
Slices for identifier		0..*	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent Slice: Unordered, Open by value:$this
identifier:GLN		0..1	GLNIdentifier	GLN (Global Location Number) Required Pattern: At least the following
system		1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Fixed Value: urn:oid:2.51.1.3
identifier:ZSR		0..*	ZSRIdentifier	ZSR (Zahlstellenregister), RCC (Registre des codes-créanciers), RCC (Registro dei codici creditori) Required Pattern: At least the following
system		1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Fixed Value: urn:oid:2.16.756.5.30.1.123.100.2.1.1
name		0..*	CHCoreHumanName	Name of a human - parts and usage
Slices for telecom		0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the practitioner (that apply to all roles) Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system
telecom:All Slices				Content/Rules for all slices
system		1..1	code	phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other
value		1..1	string	The actual contact point details
telecom:email		0..*	CHCoreContactPointECH46Email	CH Core ContactPoint eCH-0046 Email
telecom:phone		0..*	CHCoreContactPointECH46Phone	CH Core ContactPoint eCH-0046 Phone
telecom:internet		0..*	CHCoreContactPointECH46Internet	CH Core ContactPoint eCH-0046 Internet
address		0..*	CHCoreAddress	An address expressed using postal conventions (as opposed to GPS or other location definition formats)
gender		0..1	code	male | female | other
birthDate		0..1	date	The date on which the practitioner was born
communication		0..*	CodeableConcept	A language the practitioner can use in patient communication
Documentation for this format

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Details	Requirements
ch-pract-1	error	Practitioner	If a HumanName is provided, at least one HumanName must have a given and family name. : name.where(family.exists() and given.exists()).count()>0 or name.empty()
ch-pract-2	warning	Practitioner	gender unknown is currently not used in Switzerland in eCH and the EPR : gender.empty() or gender!='unknown'

Key Elements View

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Practitioner	C	0..*	Practitioner	CH Core Practitioner dom-2: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources 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 dom-4: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated dom-5: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label dom-6: A resource should have narrative for robust management ch-pract-1: If a HumanName is provided, at least one HumanName must have a given and family name. ch-pract-2: gender unknown is currently not used in Switzerland in eCH and the EPR
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
Slices for identifier	Σ	0..*	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent Slice: Unordered, Open by value:$this ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
identifier:GLN		0..1	GLNIdentifier	GLN (Global Location Number) ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children Required Pattern: At least the following
system		1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Fixed Value: urn:oid:2.51.1.3
identifier:ZSR		0..*	ZSRIdentifier	ZSR (Zahlstellenregister), RCC (Registre des codes-créanciers), RCC (Registro dei codici creditori) ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children Required Pattern: At least the following
system		1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Fixed Value: urn:oid:2.16.756.5.30.1.123.100.2.1.1
name	C	0..*	CHCoreHumanName	Name of a human - parts and usage ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children ch-core-hm-1: if officalName with eCH-011 Extension is specified, it can only be put on a name where use attribute is official ch-core-hm-2: if orginalName with eCH-011 Extension is specified, it can only be put on a name where use attribute is maiden ch-core-hm-3: ch-ext-ech-11-name can only be put on a family name ch-core-hm-4: ch-ext-ech-11-firstname can only be put on a given name
Slices for telecom	Σ	0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the practitioner (that apply to all roles) Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
telecom:All Slices				Content/Rules for all slices
system	ΣC	1..1	code	phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other Binding: ContactPointSystem (required): Telecommunications form for contact point. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
value	Σ	1..1	string	The actual contact point details ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point Binding: ContactPointUse (required): Use of contact point. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
telecom:email	C	0..*	CHCoreContactPointECH46Email	CH Core ContactPoint eCH-0046 Email cpt-2: A system is required if a value is provided. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
telecom:phone	C	0..*	CHCoreContactPointECH46Phone	CH Core ContactPoint eCH-0046 Phone cpt-2: A system is required if a value is provided. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
telecom:internet	C	0..*	CHCoreContactPointECH46Internet	CH Core ContactPoint eCH-0046 Internet cpt-2: A system is required if a value is provided. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
address	C	0..*	CHCoreAddress	An address expressed using postal conventions (as opposed to GPS or other location definition formats) ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children ch-addr-2: For a Swiss address, a canton abbreviation from the value set 'eCH-0007 Canton Abbreviation' must be used.
gender	Σ	0..1	code	male | female | other Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
birthDate	Σ	0..1	date	The date on which the practitioner was born ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
communication		0..*	CodeableConcept	A language the practitioner can use in patient communication Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language. Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet	URI
Practitioner.telecom.system	required	ContactPointSystem http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-system|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.telecom.use	required	ContactPointUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.gender	required	AdministrativeGender http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/administrative-gender|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.communication	preferred	CommonLanguages http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages from the FHIR Standard Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Details	Requirements
ch-addr-2	error	Practitioner.address	For a Swiss address, a canton abbreviation from the value set 'eCH-0007 Canton Abbreviation' must be used. : country.extension.where(url = 'http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/iso21090-SC-coding').empty() or (country.extension.where(url = 'http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/iso21090-SC-coding').value.code.startsWith('CH') = false) or (country.extension.where(url = 'http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/iso21090-SC-coding').value.code.startsWith('CH').exists() and (state.empty() or state.memberOf('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/ValueSet/ech-7-cantonabbreviation')))
ch-core-hm-1	error	Practitioner.name	if officalName with eCH-011 Extension is specified, it can only be put on a name where use attribute is official : family.extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-name' and value='officialName').empty() or (family.extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-name' and value='officialName').exists() and use='official')
ch-core-hm-2	error	Practitioner.name	if orginalName with eCH-011 Extension is specified, it can only be put on a name where use attribute is maiden : family.extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-name' and value='originalName').empty() or ((family.extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-name' and value='originalName').exists() and use='maiden'))
ch-core-hm-3	error	Practitioner.name	ch-ext-ech-11-name can only be put on a family name : descendants().extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-name').count()=family.extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-name').count()
ch-core-hm-4	error	Practitioner.name	ch-ext-ech-11-firstname can only be put on a given name : descendants().extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-firstname').count()=given.extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-firstname').count()
ch-pract-1	error	Practitioner	If a HumanName is provided, at least one HumanName must have a given and family name. : name.where(family.exists() and given.exists()).count()>0 or name.empty()
ch-pract-2	warning	Practitioner	gender unknown is currently not used in Switzerland in eCH and the EPR : gender.empty() or gender!='unknown'
cpt-2	error	Practitioner.telecom:email, Practitioner.telecom:phone, Practitioner.telecom:internet	A system is required if a value is provided. : value.empty() or system.exists()
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().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4	error	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()

Snapshot View

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Practitioner	C	0..*	Practitioner	CH Core Practitioner ch-pract-1: If a HumanName is provided, at least one HumanName must have a given and family name. ch-pract-2: gender unknown is currently not used in Switzerland in eCH and the EPR
id	Σ	0..1	id	Logical id of this artifact
meta	Σ	0..1	Meta	Metadata about the resource
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
language		0..1	code	Language of the resource content Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language. Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
text		0..1	Narrative	Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
contained		0..*	Resource	Contained, inline Resources
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
Slices for identifier	Σ	0..*	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent Slice: Unordered, Open by value:$this
identifier:GLN		0..1	GLNIdentifier	GLN (Global Location Number) Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
use		0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
type		0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier
system		1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Fixed Value: urn:oid:2.51.1.3
value		0..1	string	The value that is unique
period		0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner		0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
identifier:ZSR		0..*	ZSRIdentifier	ZSR (Zahlstellenregister), RCC (Registre des codes-créanciers), RCC (Registro dei codici creditori) Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
use		0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
type		0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier
system		1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Fixed Value: urn:oid:2.16.756.5.30.1.123.100.2.1.1
value		0..1	string	The value that is unique
period		0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner		0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
active	Σ	0..1	boolean	Whether this practitioner's record is in active use
name	C	0..*	CHCoreHumanName	Name of a human - parts and usage ch-core-hm-1: if officalName with eCH-011 Extension is specified, it can only be put on a name where use attribute is official ch-core-hm-2: if orginalName with eCH-011 Extension is specified, it can only be put on a name where use attribute is maiden ch-core-hm-3: ch-ext-ech-11-name can only be put on a family name ch-core-hm-4: ch-ext-ech-11-firstname can only be put on a given name
Slices for telecom	Σ	0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the practitioner (that apply to all roles) Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system
telecom:All Slices				Content/Rules for all slices
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
system	ΣC	1..1	code	phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other Binding: ContactPointSystem (required): Telecommunications form for contact point.
value	Σ	1..1	string	The actual contact point details
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point Binding: ContactPointUse (required): Use of contact point.
rank	Σ	0..1	positiveInt	Specify preferred order of use (1 = highest)
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when the contact point was/is in use
telecom:email	C	0..*	CHCoreContactPointECH46Email	CH Core ContactPoint eCH-0046 Email cpt-2: A system is required if a value is provided.
telecom:phone	C	0..*	CHCoreContactPointECH46Phone	CH Core ContactPoint eCH-0046 Phone cpt-2: A system is required if a value is provided.
telecom:internet	C	0..*	CHCoreContactPointECH46Internet	CH Core ContactPoint eCH-0046 Internet cpt-2: A system is required if a value is provided.
address	C	0..*	CHCoreAddress	An address expressed using postal conventions (as opposed to GPS or other location definition formats) ch-addr-2: For a Swiss address, a canton abbreviation from the value set 'eCH-0007 Canton Abbreviation' must be used.
gender	Σ	0..1	code	male | female | other 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
photo		0..*	Attachment	Image of the person
qualification		0..*	BackboneElement	Certification, licenses, or training 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: v2 table 0360, Version 2.7 (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..*	CodeableConcept	A language the practitioner can use in patient communication Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language. Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet	URI
Practitioner.language	preferred	CommonLanguages http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages from the FHIR Standard Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
Practitioner.telecom.system	required	ContactPointSystem http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-system|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.telecom.use	required	ContactPointUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/contact-point-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.gender	required	AdministrativeGender http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/administrative-gender|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.qualification.code	example	v2.0360.2.7 (a valid code from http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0360|2.7) http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-2.7-0360 from the FHIR Standard
Practitioner.communication	preferred	CommonLanguages http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages from the FHIR Standard Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Details	Requirements
ch-addr-2	error	Practitioner.address	For a Swiss address, a canton abbreviation from the value set 'eCH-0007 Canton Abbreviation' must be used. : country.extension.where(url = 'http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/iso21090-SC-coding').empty() or (country.extension.where(url = 'http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/iso21090-SC-coding').value.code.startsWith('CH') = false) or (country.extension.where(url = 'http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/iso21090-SC-coding').value.code.startsWith('CH').exists() and (state.empty() or state.memberOf('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/ValueSet/ech-7-cantonabbreviation')))
ch-core-hm-1	error	Practitioner.name	if officalName with eCH-011 Extension is specified, it can only be put on a name where use attribute is official : family.extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-name' and value='officialName').empty() or (family.extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-name' and value='officialName').exists() and use='official')
ch-core-hm-2	error	Practitioner.name	if orginalName with eCH-011 Extension is specified, it can only be put on a name where use attribute is maiden : family.extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-name' and value='originalName').empty() or ((family.extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-name' and value='originalName').exists() and use='maiden'))
ch-core-hm-3	error	Practitioner.name	ch-ext-ech-11-name can only be put on a family name : descendants().extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-name').count()=family.extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-name').count()
ch-core-hm-4	error	Practitioner.name	ch-ext-ech-11-firstname can only be put on a given name : descendants().extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-firstname').count()=given.extension.where(url='http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-ech-11-firstname').count()
ch-pract-1	error	Practitioner	If a HumanName is provided, at least one HumanName must have a given and family name. : name.where(family.exists() and given.exists()).count()>0 or name.empty()
ch-pract-2	warning	Practitioner	gender unknown is currently not used in Switzerland in eCH and the EPR : gender.empty() or gender!='unknown'
cpt-2	error	Practitioner.telecom:email, Practitioner.telecom:phone, Practitioner.telecom:internet	A system is required if a value is provided. : value.empty() or system.exists()
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().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4	error	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()

This structure is derived from Practitioner

Summary

Mandatory: 0 element(2 nested mandatory elements)

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

• GLN Identifier (http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-core-gln-identifier)
• ZSR Identifier (http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-core-zsr-identifier)
• Human Name (http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-core-humanname)
• CH Core ContactPoint eCH-0046 Email (http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-core-contactpoint-ech-46-email)
• CH Core ContactPoint eCH-0046 Phone (http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-core-contactpoint-ech-46-phone)
• CH Core ContactPoint eCH-0046 Internet (http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-core-contactpoint-ech-46-internet)
• CH Core Address (http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-core-address)

Slices

This structure defines the following Slices:

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

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