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Resource Profile: ZM-Core Practitioner Profile

Zambia health workforce practitioner profile

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• Refer to this Profile: ZM-Core Adverse Event Profile, ZM-Core Communication Request Profile, ZM-Core Diagnostic Report Profile, ZM-Core MedicationRequest Profile... Show 3 more, ZM-Core Observation Profile, ZM-Core Practitioner Role Profile and ZM-Core Service Request Profile
• Examples for this Profile: Practitioner/ExampleZMCorePractitioner

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Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
Practitioner		0..*	Practitioner	A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services
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
Slices for identifier	SΣ	1..*	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system
identifier:nrc	SΣ	0..1	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
system	SΣ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: http://hapi.moh.gov.zm/fhir/sid/nrc
value	SΣC	1..1	string	The value that is unique Constraints: zm-nrc Example General: 123456
identifier:employeeNumber	SΣ	0..1	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
system	SΣ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: http://hapi.moh.gov.zm/fhir/sid/employee-number
value	SΣC	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
identifier:institutionFileNumber	SΣ	0..1	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
system	SΣ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: http://hapi.moh.gov.zm/fhir/sid/institution-file-number
value	SΣC	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
identifier:psmdFileNumber	SΣ	0..1	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
system	SΣ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: http://hapi.moh.gov.zm/fhir/sid/psmd-file-number
value	SΣC	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
identifier:pspfMemberNumber	SΣ	0..1	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
system	SΣ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: http://hapi.moh.gov.zm/fhir/sid/pspf-member-number
value	SΣC	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
identifier:aeNumber	SΣ	0..1	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
system	SΣ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: http://hapi.moh.gov.zm/fhir/sid/ae-number
value	SΣC	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
identifier:professionalRegistration	SΣ	0..*	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
system	SΣ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: http://hapi.moh.gov.zm/fhir/sid/registration-id
value	SΣC	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
active	?!Σ	0..1	boolean	Whether this practitioner's record is in active use
Slices for name	SΣ	1..*	HumanName	The name(s) associated with the practitioner Slice: Unordered, Open by value:use
name:official	SΣ	1..1	HumanName	The name(s) associated with the practitioner
use	?!Σ	1..1	code	usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden Binding: NameUse (required): The use of a human name. Required Pattern: official
family	SΣ	1..1	string	Family name (often called 'Surname')
given	SΣ	1..*	string	Given names (not always 'first'). Includes middle names This repeating element order: Given Names appear in the correct order for presenting the name
name:maiden	SΣ	0..1	HumanName	The name(s) associated with the practitioner
use	?!Σ	1..1	code	usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden Binding: NameUse (required): The use of a human name. Required Pattern: maiden
family	SΣ	1..1	string	Family name (often called 'Surname')
telecom	SΣ	0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the practitioner (that apply to all roles)
gender	SΣ	1..1	code	male | female | other | unknown Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
birthDate	SΣ	0..1	date	The date on which the practitioner was born
qualification	S	0..*	BackboneElement	Qualifications, certifications, accreditations, licenses, training, etc. pertaining to the provision of care
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
code	S	1..1	CodeableConcept	Coded representation of the qualification Binding: hl7VS-degreeLicenseCertificate (example): Specific qualification the practitioner has to provide a service.
period	S	0..1	Period	Period during which the qualification is valid
issuer	S	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that regulates and issues the qualification
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Status	Usage	ValueSet	Version	Source
Practitioner.identifier:nrc.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍5.0.0	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.identifier:employeeNumber.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍5.0.0	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.identifier:institutionFileNumber.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍5.0.0	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.identifier:psmdFileNumber.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍5.0.0	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.identifier:pspfMemberNumber.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍5.0.0	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.identifier:aeNumber.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍5.0.0	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.identifier:professionalRegistration.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍5.0.0	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.name:official.​use	Base	required	NameUse	📍5.0.0	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.name:maiden.​use	Base	required	NameUse	📍5.0.0	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.gender	Base	required	AdministrativeGender	📍5.0.0	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.qualification.​code	Base	example	hl7VS-degreeLicenseCertificate	📦3.0.0	THO v7.1

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()
zm-nrc	error	Practitioner.identifier:nrc.value	NRC must match the Zambian NRC format: 6 digits / 2 digits / 1 digit (e.g., 123456/78/1).	matches('^[0-9]{6}/[0-9]{2}/[0-9]{1}$')

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
Practitioner		0..*	Practitioner	A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services
Slices for identifier	S	1..*	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system
identifier:nrc	S	0..1	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent
system	S	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: http://hapi.moh.gov.zm/fhir/sid/nrc
value	SC	1..1	string	The value that is unique Constraints: zm-nrc
identifier:employeeNumber	S	0..1	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent
system	S	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: http://hapi.moh.gov.zm/fhir/sid/employee-number
value	S	1..1	string	The value that is unique
identifier:institutionFileNumber	S	0..1	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent
system	S	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: http://hapi.moh.gov.zm/fhir/sid/institution-file-number
value	S	1..1	string	The value that is unique
identifier:psmdFileNumber	S	0..1	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent
system	S	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: http://hapi.moh.gov.zm/fhir/sid/psmd-file-number
value	S	1..1	string	The value that is unique
identifier:pspfMemberNumber	S	0..1	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent
system	S	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: http://hapi.moh.gov.zm/fhir/sid/pspf-member-number
value	S	1..1	string	The value that is unique
identifier:aeNumber	S	0..1	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent
system	S	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: http://hapi.moh.gov.zm/fhir/sid/ae-number
value	S	1..1	string	The value that is unique
identifier:professionalRegistration	S	0..*	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent
system	S	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: http://hapi.moh.gov.zm/fhir/sid/registration-id
value	S	1..1	string	The value that is unique
Slices for name	S	1..*	HumanName	The name(s) associated with the practitioner Slice: Unordered, Open by value:use
name:official	S	1..1	HumanName	The name(s) associated with the practitioner
use		1..1	code	usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden Required Pattern: official
family	S	1..1	string	Family name (often called 'Surname')
given	S	1..*	string	Given names (not always 'first'). Includes middle names
name:maiden	S	0..1	HumanName	The name(s) associated with the practitioner
use		1..1	code	usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden Required Pattern: maiden
family	S	1..1	string	Family name (often called 'Surname')
telecom	S	0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the practitioner (that apply to all roles)
gender	S	1..1	code	male | female | other | unknown
birthDate	S	0..1	date	The date on which the practitioner was born
qualification	S	0..*	BackboneElement	Qualifications, certifications, accreditations, licenses, training, etc. pertaining to the provision of care
code	S	1..1	CodeableConcept	Coded representation of the qualification
period	S	0..1	Period	Period during which the qualification is valid
issuer	S	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that regulates and issues the qualification
Documentation for this format

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Description	Expression
zm-nrc	error	Practitioner.identifier:nrc.value	NRC must match the Zambian NRC format: 6 digits / 2 digits / 1 digit (e.g., 123456/78/1).	matches('^[0-9]{6}/[0-9]{2}/[0-9]{1}$')

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
Practitioner		0..*	Practitioner	A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services
id	Σ	0..1	id	Logical id of this artifact
meta	Σ	0..1	Meta	Metadata about the resource
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
language		0..1	code	Language of the resource content Binding: 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
Slices for identifier	SΣ	1..*	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system
identifier:nrc	SΣ	0..1	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent
id		0..1	id	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: IdentifierTypeCodes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
system	SΣ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: http://hapi.moh.gov.zm/fhir/sid/nrc
value	SΣC	1..1	string	The value that is unique Constraints: zm-nrc Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
identifier:employeeNumber	SΣ	0..1	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent
id		0..1	id	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: IdentifierTypeCodes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
system	SΣ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: http://hapi.moh.gov.zm/fhir/sid/employee-number
value	SΣC	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
identifier:institutionFileNumber	SΣ	0..1	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent
id		0..1	id	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: IdentifierTypeCodes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
system	SΣ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: http://hapi.moh.gov.zm/fhir/sid/institution-file-number
value	SΣC	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
identifier:psmdFileNumber	SΣ	0..1	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent
id		0..1	id	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: IdentifierTypeCodes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
system	SΣ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: http://hapi.moh.gov.zm/fhir/sid/psmd-file-number
value	SΣC	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
identifier:pspfMemberNumber	SΣ	0..1	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent
id		0..1	id	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: IdentifierTypeCodes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
system	SΣ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: http://hapi.moh.gov.zm/fhir/sid/pspf-member-number
value	SΣC	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
identifier:aeNumber	SΣ	0..1	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent
id		0..1	id	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: IdentifierTypeCodes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
system	SΣ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: http://hapi.moh.gov.zm/fhir/sid/ae-number
value	SΣC	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
identifier:professionalRegistration	SΣ	0..*	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent
id		0..1	id	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: IdentifierTypeCodes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
system	SΣ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: http://hapi.moh.gov.zm/fhir/sid/registration-id
value	SΣC	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
active	?!Σ	0..1	boolean	Whether this practitioner's record is in active use
Slices for name	SΣ	1..*	HumanName	The name(s) associated with the practitioner Slice: Unordered, Open by value:use
name:official	SΣ	1..1	HumanName	The name(s) associated with the practitioner
id		0..1	id	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	1..1	code	usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden Binding: NameUse (required): The use of a human name. Required Pattern: official
text	Σ	0..1	string	Text representation of the full name
family	SΣ	1..1	string	Family name (often called 'Surname')
given	SΣ	1..*	string	Given names (not always 'first'). Includes middle names This repeating element order: Given Names appear in the correct order for presenting the name
prefix	Σ	0..*	string	Parts that come before the name This repeating element order: Prefixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
suffix	Σ	0..*	string	Parts that come after the name This repeating element order: Suffixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when name was/is in use
name:maiden	SΣ	0..1	HumanName	The name(s) associated with the practitioner
id		0..1	id	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	1..1	code	usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden Binding: NameUse (required): The use of a human name. Required Pattern: maiden
text	Σ	0..1	string	Text representation of the full name
family	SΣ	1..1	string	Family name (often called 'Surname')
given	Σ	0..*	string	Given names (not always 'first'). Includes middle names This repeating element order: Given Names appear in the correct order for presenting the name
prefix	Σ	0..*	string	Parts that come before the name This repeating element order: Prefixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
suffix	Σ	0..*	string	Parts that come after the name This repeating element order: Suffixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when name was/is in use
telecom	SΣ	0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the practitioner (that apply to all roles)
gender	SΣ	1..1	code	male | female | other | unknown Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
birthDate	SΣ	0..1	date	The date on which the practitioner was born
deceased[x]	Σ	0..1		Indicates if the practitioner is deceased or not
deceasedBoolean			boolean
deceasedDateTime			dateTime
address	Σ	0..*	Address	Address(es) of the practitioner that are not role specific (typically home address)
photo		0..*	Attachment	Image of the person
qualification	S	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	S	1..1	CodeableConcept	Coded representation of the qualification Binding: hl7VS-degreeLicenseCertificate (example): Specific qualification the practitioner has to provide a service.
period	S	0..1	Period	Period during which the qualification is valid
issuer	S	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.identifier:nrc.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍5.0.0	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.identifier:nrc.​type	Base	extensible	Identifier Type Codes	📍5.0.0	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.identifier:employeeNumber.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍5.0.0	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.identifier:employeeNumber.​type	Base	extensible	Identifier Type Codes	📍5.0.0	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.identifier:institutionFileNumber.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍5.0.0	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.identifier:institutionFileNumber.​type	Base	extensible	Identifier Type Codes	📍5.0.0	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.identifier:psmdFileNumber.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍5.0.0	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.identifier:psmdFileNumber.​type	Base	extensible	Identifier Type Codes	📍5.0.0	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.identifier:pspfMemberNumber.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍5.0.0	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.identifier:pspfMemberNumber.​type	Base	extensible	Identifier Type Codes	📍5.0.0	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.identifier:aeNumber.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍5.0.0	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.identifier:aeNumber.​type	Base	extensible	Identifier Type Codes	📍5.0.0	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.identifier:professionalRegistration.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍5.0.0	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.identifier:professionalRegistration.​type	Base	extensible	Identifier Type Codes	📍5.0.0	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.name:official.​use	Base	required	NameUse	📍5.0.0	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.name:maiden.​use	Base	required	NameUse	📍5.0.0	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.gender	Base	required	AdministrativeGender	📍5.0.0	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.qualification.​code	Base	example	hl7VS-degreeLicenseCertificate	📦3.0.0	THO v7.1
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()
zm-nrc	error	Practitioner.identifier:nrc.value	NRC must match the Zambian NRC format: 6 digits / 2 digits / 1 digit (e.g., 123456/78/1).	matches('^[0-9]{6}/[0-9]{2}/[0-9]{1}$')

Summary

Mandatory: 7 elements(16 nested mandatory elements)
Must-Support: 35 elements

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.name

Key Elements View

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
Practitioner		0..*	Practitioner	A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services
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
Slices for identifier	SΣ	1..*	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system
identifier:nrc	SΣ	0..1	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
system	SΣ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: http://hapi.moh.gov.zm/fhir/sid/nrc
value	SΣC	1..1	string	The value that is unique Constraints: zm-nrc Example General: 123456
identifier:employeeNumber	SΣ	0..1	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
system	SΣ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: http://hapi.moh.gov.zm/fhir/sid/employee-number
value	SΣC	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
identifier:institutionFileNumber	SΣ	0..1	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
system	SΣ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: http://hapi.moh.gov.zm/fhir/sid/institution-file-number
value	SΣC	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
identifier:psmdFileNumber	SΣ	0..1	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
system	SΣ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: http://hapi.moh.gov.zm/fhir/sid/psmd-file-number
value	SΣC	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
identifier:pspfMemberNumber	SΣ	0..1	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
system	SΣ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: http://hapi.moh.gov.zm/fhir/sid/pspf-member-number
value	SΣC	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
identifier:aeNumber	SΣ	0..1	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
system	SΣ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: http://hapi.moh.gov.zm/fhir/sid/ae-number
value	SΣC	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
identifier:professionalRegistration	SΣ	0..*	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
system	SΣ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: http://hapi.moh.gov.zm/fhir/sid/registration-id
value	SΣC	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
active	?!Σ	0..1	boolean	Whether this practitioner's record is in active use
Slices for name	SΣ	1..*	HumanName	The name(s) associated with the practitioner Slice: Unordered, Open by value:use
name:official	SΣ	1..1	HumanName	The name(s) associated with the practitioner
use	?!Σ	1..1	code	usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden Binding: NameUse (required): The use of a human name. Required Pattern: official
family	SΣ	1..1	string	Family name (often called 'Surname')
given	SΣ	1..*	string	Given names (not always 'first'). Includes middle names This repeating element order: Given Names appear in the correct order for presenting the name
name:maiden	SΣ	0..1	HumanName	The name(s) associated with the practitioner
use	?!Σ	1..1	code	usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden Binding: NameUse (required): The use of a human name. Required Pattern: maiden
family	SΣ	1..1	string	Family name (often called 'Surname')
telecom	SΣ	0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the practitioner (that apply to all roles)
gender	SΣ	1..1	code	male | female | other | unknown Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
birthDate	SΣ	0..1	date	The date on which the practitioner was born
qualification	S	0..*	BackboneElement	Qualifications, certifications, accreditations, licenses, training, etc. pertaining to the provision of care
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
code	S	1..1	CodeableConcept	Coded representation of the qualification Binding: hl7VS-degreeLicenseCertificate (example): Specific qualification the practitioner has to provide a service.
period	S	0..1	Period	Period during which the qualification is valid
issuer	S	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that regulates and issues the qualification
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Status	Usage	ValueSet	Version	Source
Practitioner.identifier:nrc.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍5.0.0	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.identifier:employeeNumber.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍5.0.0	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.identifier:institutionFileNumber.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍5.0.0	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.identifier:psmdFileNumber.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍5.0.0	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.identifier:pspfMemberNumber.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍5.0.0	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.identifier:aeNumber.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍5.0.0	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.identifier:professionalRegistration.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍5.0.0	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.name:official.​use	Base	required	NameUse	📍5.0.0	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.name:maiden.​use	Base	required	NameUse	📍5.0.0	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.gender	Base	required	AdministrativeGender	📍5.0.0	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.qualification.​code	Base	example	hl7VS-degreeLicenseCertificate	📦3.0.0	THO v7.1

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()
zm-nrc	error	Practitioner.identifier:nrc.value	NRC must match the Zambian NRC format: 6 digits / 2 digits / 1 digit (e.g., 123456/78/1).	matches('^[0-9]{6}/[0-9]{2}/[0-9]{1}$')

Differential View

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
Practitioner		0..*	Practitioner	A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services
Slices for identifier	S	1..*	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system
identifier:nrc	S	0..1	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent
system	S	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: http://hapi.moh.gov.zm/fhir/sid/nrc
value	SC	1..1	string	The value that is unique Constraints: zm-nrc
identifier:employeeNumber	S	0..1	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent
system	S	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: http://hapi.moh.gov.zm/fhir/sid/employee-number
value	S	1..1	string	The value that is unique
identifier:institutionFileNumber	S	0..1	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent
system	S	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: http://hapi.moh.gov.zm/fhir/sid/institution-file-number
value	S	1..1	string	The value that is unique
identifier:psmdFileNumber	S	0..1	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent
system	S	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: http://hapi.moh.gov.zm/fhir/sid/psmd-file-number
value	S	1..1	string	The value that is unique
identifier:pspfMemberNumber	S	0..1	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent
system	S	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: http://hapi.moh.gov.zm/fhir/sid/pspf-member-number
value	S	1..1	string	The value that is unique
identifier:aeNumber	S	0..1	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent
system	S	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: http://hapi.moh.gov.zm/fhir/sid/ae-number
value	S	1..1	string	The value that is unique
identifier:professionalRegistration	S	0..*	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent
system	S	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: http://hapi.moh.gov.zm/fhir/sid/registration-id
value	S	1..1	string	The value that is unique
Slices for name	S	1..*	HumanName	The name(s) associated with the practitioner Slice: Unordered, Open by value:use
name:official	S	1..1	HumanName	The name(s) associated with the practitioner
use		1..1	code	usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden Required Pattern: official
family	S	1..1	string	Family name (often called 'Surname')
given	S	1..*	string	Given names (not always 'first'). Includes middle names
name:maiden	S	0..1	HumanName	The name(s) associated with the practitioner
use		1..1	code	usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden Required Pattern: maiden
family	S	1..1	string	Family name (often called 'Surname')
telecom	S	0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the practitioner (that apply to all roles)
gender	S	1..1	code	male | female | other | unknown
birthDate	S	0..1	date	The date on which the practitioner was born
qualification	S	0..*	BackboneElement	Qualifications, certifications, accreditations, licenses, training, etc. pertaining to the provision of care
code	S	1..1	CodeableConcept	Coded representation of the qualification
period	S	0..1	Period	Period during which the qualification is valid
issuer	S	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that regulates and issues the qualification
Documentation for this format

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Description	Expression
zm-nrc	error	Practitioner.identifier:nrc.value	NRC must match the Zambian NRC format: 6 digits / 2 digits / 1 digit (e.g., 123456/78/1).	matches('^[0-9]{6}/[0-9]{2}/[0-9]{1}$')

Snapshot ViewView

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
Practitioner		0..*	Practitioner	A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services
id	Σ	0..1	id	Logical id of this artifact
meta	Σ	0..1	Meta	Metadata about the resource
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
language		0..1	code	Language of the resource content Binding: 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
Slices for identifier	SΣ	1..*	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system
identifier:nrc	SΣ	0..1	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent
id		0..1	id	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: IdentifierTypeCodes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
system	SΣ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: http://hapi.moh.gov.zm/fhir/sid/nrc
value	SΣC	1..1	string	The value that is unique Constraints: zm-nrc Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
identifier:employeeNumber	SΣ	0..1	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent
id		0..1	id	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: IdentifierTypeCodes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
system	SΣ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: http://hapi.moh.gov.zm/fhir/sid/employee-number
value	SΣC	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
identifier:institutionFileNumber	SΣ	0..1	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent
id		0..1	id	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: IdentifierTypeCodes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
system	SΣ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: http://hapi.moh.gov.zm/fhir/sid/institution-file-number
value	SΣC	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
identifier:psmdFileNumber	SΣ	0..1	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent
id		0..1	id	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: IdentifierTypeCodes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
system	SΣ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: http://hapi.moh.gov.zm/fhir/sid/psmd-file-number
value	SΣC	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
identifier:pspfMemberNumber	SΣ	0..1	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent
id		0..1	id	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: IdentifierTypeCodes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
system	SΣ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: http://hapi.moh.gov.zm/fhir/sid/pspf-member-number
value	SΣC	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
identifier:aeNumber	SΣ	0..1	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent
id		0..1	id	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: IdentifierTypeCodes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
system	SΣ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: http://hapi.moh.gov.zm/fhir/sid/ae-number
value	SΣC	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
identifier:professionalRegistration	SΣ	0..*	Identifier	An identifier for the person as this agent
id		0..1	id	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: IdentifierTypeCodes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
system	SΣ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Required Pattern: http://hapi.moh.gov.zm/fhir/sid/registration-id
value	SΣC	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
active	?!Σ	0..1	boolean	Whether this practitioner's record is in active use
Slices for name	SΣ	1..*	HumanName	The name(s) associated with the practitioner Slice: Unordered, Open by value:use
name:official	SΣ	1..1	HumanName	The name(s) associated with the practitioner
id		0..1	id	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	1..1	code	usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden Binding: NameUse (required): The use of a human name. Required Pattern: official
text	Σ	0..1	string	Text representation of the full name
family	SΣ	1..1	string	Family name (often called 'Surname')
given	SΣ	1..*	string	Given names (not always 'first'). Includes middle names This repeating element order: Given Names appear in the correct order for presenting the name
prefix	Σ	0..*	string	Parts that come before the name This repeating element order: Prefixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
suffix	Σ	0..*	string	Parts that come after the name This repeating element order: Suffixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when name was/is in use
name:maiden	SΣ	0..1	HumanName	The name(s) associated with the practitioner
id		0..1	id	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	1..1	code	usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden Binding: NameUse (required): The use of a human name. Required Pattern: maiden
text	Σ	0..1	string	Text representation of the full name
family	SΣ	1..1	string	Family name (often called 'Surname')
given	Σ	0..*	string	Given names (not always 'first'). Includes middle names This repeating element order: Given Names appear in the correct order for presenting the name
prefix	Σ	0..*	string	Parts that come before the name This repeating element order: Prefixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
suffix	Σ	0..*	string	Parts that come after the name This repeating element order: Suffixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when name was/is in use
telecom	SΣ	0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the practitioner (that apply to all roles)
gender	SΣ	1..1	code	male | female | other | unknown Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
birthDate	SΣ	0..1	date	The date on which the practitioner was born
deceased[x]	Σ	0..1		Indicates if the practitioner is deceased or not
deceasedBoolean			boolean
deceasedDateTime			dateTime
address	Σ	0..*	Address	Address(es) of the practitioner that are not role specific (typically home address)
photo		0..*	Attachment	Image of the person
qualification	S	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	S	1..1	CodeableConcept	Coded representation of the qualification Binding: hl7VS-degreeLicenseCertificate (example): Specific qualification the practitioner has to provide a service.
period	S	0..1	Period	Period during which the qualification is valid
issuer	S	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.identifier:nrc.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍5.0.0	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.identifier:nrc.​type	Base	extensible	Identifier Type Codes	📍5.0.0	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.identifier:employeeNumber.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍5.0.0	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.identifier:employeeNumber.​type	Base	extensible	Identifier Type Codes	📍5.0.0	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.identifier:institutionFileNumber.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍5.0.0	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.identifier:institutionFileNumber.​type	Base	extensible	Identifier Type Codes	📍5.0.0	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.identifier:psmdFileNumber.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍5.0.0	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.identifier:psmdFileNumber.​type	Base	extensible	Identifier Type Codes	📍5.0.0	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.identifier:pspfMemberNumber.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍5.0.0	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.identifier:pspfMemberNumber.​type	Base	extensible	Identifier Type Codes	📍5.0.0	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.identifier:aeNumber.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍5.0.0	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.identifier:aeNumber.​type	Base	extensible	Identifier Type Codes	📍5.0.0	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.identifier:professionalRegistration.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍5.0.0	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.identifier:professionalRegistration.​type	Base	extensible	Identifier Type Codes	📍5.0.0	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.name:official.​use	Base	required	NameUse	📍5.0.0	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.name:maiden.​use	Base	required	NameUse	📍5.0.0	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.gender	Base	required	AdministrativeGender	📍5.0.0	FHIR Std.
Practitioner.qualification.​code	Base	example	hl7VS-degreeLicenseCertificate	📦3.0.0	THO v7.1
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()
zm-nrc	error	Practitioner.identifier:nrc.value	NRC must match the Zambian NRC format: 6 digits / 2 digits / 1 digit (e.g., 123456/78/1).	matches('^[0-9]{6}/[0-9]{2}/[0-9]{1}$')

Summary

Mandatory: 7 elements(16 nested mandatory elements)
Must-Support: 35 elements

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.name