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StructureDefinition UKCore-PractitionerRole

Canonical_URL	Status	Current_Version	Last_Updated	Description
https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-PractitionerRole	active	2.4.0	2024-07-11	This profile defines the UK constraints and extensions on the International FHIR resource PractitionerRole.

Profile_Purpose
This profile allows exchange of a specific set of roles, specialties and services that a practitioner may perform at an organisation for a period of time.

UKCorePractitionerRole (PractitionerRole)	I		PractitionerRole	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id PractitionerRole Short description Roles/organizations the practitioner is associated with Definition A specific set of Roles/Locations/specialties/services that a practitioner may perform at an organization for a period of time. Data type PractitionerRole Constraints dom-2: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources `contained.contained.empty()` dom-4: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated `contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()` dom-3: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource `contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference \| %resource.descendants().as(canonical) \| %resource.descendants().as(uri) \| %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()` dom-6: A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists() dom-5: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label `contained.meta.security.empty()` Mappings rim: Entity. Role, or Act v2: PRD (as one example) rim: Role servd: ServiceSiteProvider
id	Σ	0..1	string	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id PractitionerRole.id Short description Logical id of this artifact Definition The logical id of the resource, as used in the URL for the resource. Once assigned, this value never changes. Comments The only time that a resource does not have an id is when it is being submitted to the server using a create operation. Data type string
meta	Σ	0..1	Meta	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id PractitionerRole.meta Short description Metadata about the resource Definition The metadata about the resource. This is content that is maintained by the infrastructure. Changes to the content might not always be associated with version changes to the resource. Data type Meta Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a rim: N/A
implicitRules	Σ ?!	0..1	uri	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id PractitionerRole.implicitRules Short description A set of rules under which this content was created Definition A reference to a set of rules that were followed when the resource was constructed, and which must be understood when processing the content. Often, this is a reference to an implementation guide that defines the special rules along with other profiles etc. Comments Asserting this rule set restricts the content to be only understood by a limited set of trading partners. This inherently limits the usefulness of the data in the long term. However, the existing health eco-system is highly fractured, and not yet ready to define, collect, and exchange data in a generally computable sense. Wherever possible, implementers and/or specification writers should avoid using this element. Often, when used, the URL is a reference to an implementation guide that defines these special rules as part of it's narrative along with other profiles, value sets, etc. Data type uri Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a
language		0..1	codeBinding	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id PractitionerRole.language Short description Language of the resource content Definition The base language in which the resource is written. Comments Language is provided to support indexing and accessibility (typically, services such as text to speech use the language tag). The html language tag in the narrative applies to the narrative. The language tag on the resource may be used to specify the language of other presentations generated from the data in the resource. Not all the content has to be in the base language. The Resource.language should not be assumed to apply to the narrative automatically. If a language is specified, it should it also be specified on the div element in the html (see rules in HTML5 for information about the relationship between xml:lang and the html lang attribute). Data type code Binding A human language. CommonLanguages (preferred) Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a
text		0..1	Narrative	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id PractitionerRole.text Short description Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation Alternate names narrative, html, xhtml, display Definition A human-readable narrative that contains a summary of the resource and can be used to represent the content of the resource to a human. The narrative need not encode all the structured data, but is required to contain sufficient detail to make it "clinically safe" for a human to just read the narrative. Resource definitions may define what content should be represented in the narrative to ensure clinical safety. Comments Contained resources do not have narrative. Resources that are not contained SHOULD have a narrative. In some cases, a resource may only have text with little or no additional discrete data (as long as all minOccurs=1 elements are satisfied). This may be necessary for data from legacy systems where information is captured as a "text blob" or where text is additionally entered raw or narrated and encoded information is added later. Data type Narrative Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a rim: N/A rim: Act.text?
contained		0..*	Resource	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id PractitionerRole.contained Short description Contained, inline Resources Alternate names inline resources, anonymous resources, contained resources Definition These resources do not have an independent existence apart from the resource that contains them - they cannot be identified independently, and nor can they have their own independent transaction scope. Comments This should never be done when the content can be identified properly, as once identification is lost, it is extremely difficult (and context dependent) to restore it again. Contained resources may have profiles and tags In their meta elements, but SHALL NOT have security labels. Data type Resource Mappings rim: Entity. Role, or Act rim: N/A
extension	I	0..*	Extension	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id PractitionerRole.extension Short description Additional content defined by implementations Alternate names extensions, user content Definition May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Comments There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone. Data type Extension Sliced: Unordered, Open, by url(Value) Extensions are always sliced by (at least) url Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both `extension.exists() != value.exists()` Mappings rim: n/a rim: N/A
modifierExtension	?! I	0..*	Extension	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id PractitionerRole.modifierExtension Short description Extensions that cannot be ignored Alternate names extensions, user content Definition May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource and that modifies the understanding of the element that contains it and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions. Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself). Requirements Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions. Comments There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone. Data type Extension Sliced: Unordered, Open, by url(Value) Extensions are always sliced by (at least) url Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both `extension.exists() != value.exists()` Mappings rim: n/a rim: N/A
identifier	Σ	0..*	Identifier	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id PractitionerRole.identifier Short description Business Identifiers that are specific to a role/location Definition Business Identifiers that are specific to a role/location. Requirements Often, specific identities are assigned for the agent. Data type Identifier Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a v2: CX / EI (occasionally, more often EI maps to a resource id or a URL) rim: II - The Identifier class is a little looser than the v3 type II because it allows URIs as well as registered OIDs or GUIDs. Also maps to Role[classCode=IDENT] servd: Identifier w5: FiveWs.identifier v2: PRD-7 (or XCN.1) rim: .id servd: ./Identifiers
active	S Σ	0..1	boolean	Element id PractitionerRole.active Short description Whether this practitioner role record is in active use. Definition Whether this practitioner role record is in active use. Requirements Need to be able to mark a practitioner role record as not to be used because it was created in error, or otherwise no longer in active use. Comments If this value is false, you may refer to the period to see when the role was in active use. If there is no period specified, no inference can be made about when it was active. Meaning when missing This resource is generally assumed to be active if no value is provided for the active element Data type boolean Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a w5: FiveWs.status v2: STF-7 rim: .statusCode
period	S Σ I	0..1	Period	Element id PractitionerRole.period Short description The period during which the practitioner is authorized to perform in these role(s). Definition The period during which the person is authorized to act as a practitioner in these role(s) for the organization. Requirements Even after the agencies is revoked, the fact that it existed must still be recorded. Comments A Period specifies a range of time; the context of use will specify whether the entire range applies (e.g. "the patient was an inpatient of the hospital for this time range") or one value from the range applies (e.g. "give to the patient between these two times"). Period is not used for a duration (a measure of elapsed time). See Duration. Data type Period Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` per-1: If present, start SHALL have a lower value than end `start.hasValue().not() or end.hasValue().not() or (start <= end)` Mappings rim: n/a v2: DR rim: IVL<TS>[lowClosed="true" and highClosed="true"] or URG<TS>[lowClosed="true" and highClosed="true"] w5: FiveWs.done[x] v2: PRD-8/9 / PRA-5.4 rim: .performance[@typeCode <= 'PPRF'].ActDefinitionOrEvent.effectiveTime servd: (ServD maps Practitioners and Organizations via another entity, so this concept is not available)
practitioner	S Σ I	0..1	Reference(Practitioner)	Element id PractitionerRole.practitioner Short description Practitioner that is able to provide the defined services for the organization. Definition Practitioner that is able to provide the defined services for the organization. Comments References SHALL be a reference to an actual FHIR resource, and SHALL be resolveable (allowing for access control, temporary unavailability, etc.). Resolution can be either by retrieval from the URL, or, where applicable by resource type, by treating an absolute reference as a canonical URL and looking it up in a local registry/repository. Data type Reference(Practitioner) Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` ref-1: SHALL have a contained resource if a local reference is provided `reference.startsWith('#').not() or (reference.substring(1).trace('url') in %rootResource.contained.id.trace('ids'))` Mappings rim: n/a rim: The target of a resource reference is a RIM entry point (Act, Role, or Entity) rim: .player
organization	S Σ I	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Element id PractitionerRole.organization Short description Organization where the roles are available. Definition The organization where the Practitioner performs the roles associated. Comments References SHALL be a reference to an actual FHIR resource, and SHALL be resolveable (allowing for access control, temporary unavailability, etc.). Resolution can be either by retrieval from the URL, or, where applicable by resource type, by treating an absolute reference as a canonical URL and looking it up in a local registry/repository. Data type Reference(Organization) Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` ref-1: SHALL have a contained resource if a local reference is provided `reference.startsWith('#').not() or (reference.substring(1).trace('url') in %rootResource.contained.id.trace('ids'))` Mappings rim: n/a rim: The target of a resource reference is a RIM entry point (Act, Role, or Entity) rim: .scoper
code	Σ	0..*	CodeableConcept	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id PractitionerRole.code Short description Roles which this practitioner may perform Definition Roles which this practitioner is authorized to perform for the organization. Requirements Need to know what authority the practitioner has - what can they do? Comments A person may have more than one role. Data type CodeableConcept Binding The role a person plays representing an organization. PractitionerRole (example) Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a v2: CE/CNE/CWE rim: CD orim: fhir:CodeableConcept rdfs:subClassOf dt:CD v2: PRD-1 / STF-18 / PRA-3 / PRT-4 / ROL-3 / ORC-12 / OBR-16 / PV1-7 / PV1-8 / PV1-9 / PV1-17 rim: .code servd: (ServD maps Practitioners and Organizations via another entity, so this concept is not available)
specialty	S Σ	0..*	CodeableConceptBinding	Element id PractitionerRole.specialty Short description Specific specialty of the practitioner. Definition Specific specialty of the practitioner. Comments Not all terminology uses fit this general pattern. In some cases, models should not use CodeableConcept and use Coding directly and provide their own structure for managing text, codings, translations and the relationship between elements and pre- and post-coordination. Data type CodeableConcept Binding Specific specialty associated with the agency. UKCorePracticeSettingCode (extensible) Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a v2: CE/CNE/CWE rim: CD orim: fhir:CodeableConcept rdfs:subClassOf dt:CD v2: PRA-5 rim: .player.HealthCareProvider[@classCode = 'PROV'].code servd: ./Specialty
location	S Σ I	0..*	Reference(Location)	Element id PractitionerRole.location Short description The location(s) at which this practitioner provides care. Definition The location(s) at which this practitioner provides care. Comments References SHALL be a reference to an actual FHIR resource, and SHALL be resolveable (allowing for access control, temporary unavailability, etc.). Resolution can be either by retrieval from the URL, or, where applicable by resource type, by treating an absolute reference as a canonical URL and looking it up in a local registry/repository. Data type Reference(Location) Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` ref-1: SHALL have a contained resource if a local reference is provided `reference.startsWith('#').not() or (reference.substring(1).trace('url') in %rootResource.contained.id.trace('ids'))` Mappings rim: n/a rim: The target of a resource reference is a RIM entry point (Act, Role, or Entity) w5: FiveWs.where[x] rim: .performance.ActDefinitionOrEvent.ServiceDeliveryLocation[@classCode = 'SDLOC'] servd: (ServD maps Practitioners and Organizations via another entity, so this concept is not available)<br/> However these are accessed via the Site.ServiceSite.ServiceSiteProvider record. (The Site has the location)
healthcareService	I	0..*	Reference(HealthcareService)	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id PractitionerRole.healthcareService Short description The list of healthcare services that this worker provides for this role's Organization/Location(s) Definition The list of healthcare services that this worker provides for this role's Organization/Location(s). Comments References SHALL be a reference to an actual FHIR resource, and SHALL be resolveable (allowing for access control, temporary unavailability, etc.). Resolution can be either by retrieval from the URL, or, where applicable by resource type, by treating an absolute reference as a canonical URL and looking it up in a local registry/repository. Data type Reference(HealthcareService) Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` ref-1: SHALL have a contained resource if a local reference is provided `reference.startsWith('#').not() or (reference.substring(1).trace('url') in %rootResource.contained.id.trace('ids'))` Mappings rim: n/a rim: The target of a resource reference is a RIM entry point (Act, Role, or Entity) v2: EDU-2 / AFF-3 rim: .player.QualifiedEntity[@classCode = 'QUAL'].code
telecom	S Σ I	0..*	ContactPoint	Element id PractitionerRole.telecom Short description Contact details that are specific to the role/location/service. Definition Contact details that are specific to the role/location/service. Requirements Often practitioners have a dedicated line for each location (or service) that they work at, and need to be able to define separate contact details for each of these. Data type ContactPoint Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` cpt-2: A system is required if a value is provided. `value.empty() or system.exists()` Mappings rim: n/a v2: XTN rim: TEL servd: ContactPoint rim: .telecom
availableTime		0..*	BackboneElement	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id PractitionerRole.availableTime Short description Times the Service Site is available Definition A collection of times the practitioner is available or performing this role at the location and/or healthcareservice. Comments More detailed availability information may be provided in associated Schedule/Slot resources. Data type BackboneElement Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a rim: .effectiveTime
id		0..1	string	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id PractitionerRole.availableTime.id Short description Unique id for inter-element referencing Definition Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces. Data type string Mappings rim: n/a
extension	I	0..*	Extension	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id PractitionerRole.availableTime.extension Short description Additional content defined by implementations Alternate names extensions, user content Definition May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Comments There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone. Data type Extension Sliced: Unordered, Open, by url(Value) Extensions are always sliced by (at least) url Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both `extension.exists() != value.exists()` Mappings rim: n/a rim: N/A
modifierExtension	Σ ?! I	0..*	Extension	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id PractitionerRole.availableTime.modifierExtension Short description Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized Alternate names extensions, user content, modifiers Definition May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions. Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself). Requirements Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions. Comments There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone. Data type Extension Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both `extension.exists() != value.exists()` Mappings rim: n/a rim: N/A
daysOfWeek		0..*	codeBinding	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id PractitionerRole.availableTime.daysOfWeek Short description mon \| tue \| wed \| thu \| fri \| sat \| sun Definition Indicates which days of the week are available between the start and end Times. Comments Note that FHIR strings SHALL NOT exceed 1MB in size Data type code Binding The days of the week. DaysOfWeek (required) Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a rim: .effectiveTime
allDay		0..1	boolean	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id PractitionerRole.availableTime.allDay Short description Always available? e.g. 24 hour service Definition Is this always available? (hence times are irrelevant) e.g. 24 hour service. Data type boolean Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a rim: .effectiveTime
availableStartTime		0..1	time	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id PractitionerRole.availableTime.availableStartTime Short description Opening time of day (ignored if allDay = true) Definition The opening time of day. Note: If the AllDay flag is set, then this time is ignored. Comments The timezone is expected to be for where this HealthcareService is provided at. Data type time Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a rim: .effectiveTime
availableEndTime		0..1	time	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id PractitionerRole.availableTime.availableEndTime Short description Closing time of day (ignored if allDay = true) Definition The closing time of day. Note: If the AllDay flag is set, then this time is ignored. Comments The timezone is expected to be for where this HealthcareService is provided at. Data type time Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a rim: .effectiveTime
notAvailable		0..*	BackboneElement	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id PractitionerRole.notAvailable Short description Not available during this time due to provided reason Definition The practitioner is not available or performing this role during this period of time due to the provided reason. Data type BackboneElement Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a rim: .effectiveTime
id		0..1	string	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id PractitionerRole.notAvailable.id Short description Unique id for inter-element referencing Definition Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces. Data type string Mappings rim: n/a
extension	I	0..*	Extension	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id PractitionerRole.notAvailable.extension Short description Additional content defined by implementations Alternate names extensions, user content Definition May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Comments There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone. Data type Extension Sliced: Unordered, Open, by url(Value) Extensions are always sliced by (at least) url Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both `extension.exists() != value.exists()` Mappings rim: n/a rim: N/A
modifierExtension	Σ ?! I	0..*	Extension	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id PractitionerRole.notAvailable.modifierExtension Short description Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized Alternate names extensions, user content, modifiers Definition May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions. Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself). Requirements Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions. Comments There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone. Data type Extension Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both `extension.exists() != value.exists()` Mappings rim: n/a rim: N/A
description		1..1	string	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id PractitionerRole.notAvailable.description Short description Reason presented to the user explaining why time not available Definition The reason that can be presented to the user as to why this time is not available. Comments Note that FHIR strings SHALL NOT exceed 1MB in size Data type string Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a
during	I	0..1	Period	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id PractitionerRole.notAvailable.during Short description Service not available from this date Definition Service is not available (seasonally or for a public holiday) from this date. Comments A Period specifies a range of time; the context of use will specify whether the entire range applies (e.g. "the patient was an inpatient of the hospital for this time range") or one value from the range applies (e.g. "give to the patient between these two times"). Period is not used for a duration (a measure of elapsed time). See Duration. Data type Period Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` per-1: If present, start SHALL have a lower value than end `start.hasValue().not() or end.hasValue().not() or (start <= end)` Mappings rim: n/a v2: DR rim: IVL<TS>[lowClosed="true" and highClosed="true"] or URG<TS>[lowClosed="true" and highClosed="true"] rim: .effectiveTime
availabilityExceptions		0..1	string	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id PractitionerRole.availabilityExceptions Short description Description of availability exceptions Definition A description of site availability exceptions, e.g. public holiday availability. Succinctly describing all possible exceptions to normal site availability as details in the available Times and not available Times. Comments Note that FHIR strings SHALL NOT exceed 1MB in size Data type string Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a rim: .effectiveTime
endpoint	I	0..*	Reference(Endpoint)	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id PractitionerRole.endpoint Short description Technical endpoints providing access to services operated for the practitioner with this role Definition Technical endpoints providing access to services operated for the practitioner with this role. Requirements Organizations have multiple systems that provide various services and ,ay also be different for practitioners too. So the endpoint satisfies the need to be able to define the technical connection details for how to connect to them, and for what purpose. Comments References SHALL be a reference to an actual FHIR resource, and SHALL be resolveable (allowing for access control, temporary unavailability, etc.). Resolution can be either by retrieval from the URL, or, where applicable by resource type, by treating an absolute reference as a canonical URL and looking it up in a local registry/repository. Data type Reference(Endpoint) Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` ref-1: SHALL have a contained resource if a local reference is provided `reference.startsWith('#').not() or (reference.substring(1).trace('url') in %rootResource.contained.id.trace('ids'))` Mappings rim: n/a rim: The target of a resource reference is a RIM entry point (Act, Role, or Entity)

Detailed Descriptions

PractitionerRole
Definition	A specific set of Roles/Locations/specialties/services that a practitioner may perform at an organization for a period of time.
Cardinality	0...*
Invariants	dom-2: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources `contained.contained.empty()` dom-4: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated `contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()` dom-3: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource `contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference \| %resource.descendants().as(canonical) \| %resource.descendants().as(uri) \| %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()` dom-6: A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists() dom-5: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label `contained.meta.security.empty()`
Mappings	rim: Entity. Role, or Act v2: PRD (as one example) rim: Role servd: ServiceSiteProvider
PractitionerRole.id
Definition	The logical id of the resource, as used in the URL for the resource. Once assigned, this value never changes.
Cardinality	0...1
Type	string
Summary	True
Comments	The only time that a resource does not have an id is when it is being submitted to the server using a create operation.
PractitionerRole.meta
Definition	The metadata about the resource. This is content that is maintained by the infrastructure. Changes to the content might not always be associated with version changes to the resource.
Cardinality	0...1
Type	Meta
Summary	True
Invariants	ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`
Mappings	rim: n/a rim: N/A
PractitionerRole.implicitRules
Definition	A reference to a set of rules that were followed when the resource was constructed, and which must be understood when processing the content. Often, this is a reference to an implementation guide that defines the special rules along with other profiles etc.
Cardinality	0...1
Type	uri
Modifier	True
Summary	True
Comments	Asserting this rule set restricts the content to be only understood by a limited set of trading partners. This inherently limits the usefulness of the data in the long term. However, the existing health eco-system is highly fractured, and not yet ready to define, collect, and exchange data in a generally computable sense. Wherever possible, implementers and/or specification writers should avoid using this element. Often, when used, the URL is a reference to an implementation guide that defines these special rules as part of it's narrative along with other profiles, value sets, etc.
Invariants	ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`
Mappings	rim: n/a
PractitionerRole.language
Definition	The base language in which the resource is written.
Cardinality	0...1
Type	code
Binding	A human language. CommonLanguages (preferred)
Comments	Language is provided to support indexing and accessibility (typically, services such as text to speech use the language tag). The html language tag in the narrative applies to the narrative. The language tag on the resource may be used to specify the language of other presentations generated from the data in the resource. Not all the content has to be in the base language. The Resource.language should not be assumed to apply to the narrative automatically. If a language is specified, it should it also be specified on the div element in the html (see rules in HTML5 for information about the relationship between xml:lang and the html lang attribute).
Invariants	ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`
Mappings	rim: n/a
PractitionerRole.text
Definition	A human-readable narrative that contains a summary of the resource and can be used to represent the content of the resource to a human. The narrative need not encode all the structured data, but is required to contain sufficient detail to make it "clinically safe" for a human to just read the narrative. Resource definitions may define what content should be represented in the narrative to ensure clinical safety.
Cardinality	0...1
Type	Narrative
Alias	narrative, html, xhtml, display
Comments	Contained resources do not have narrative. Resources that are not contained SHOULD have a narrative. In some cases, a resource may only have text with little or no additional discrete data (as long as all minOccurs=1 elements are satisfied). This may be necessary for data from legacy systems where information is captured as a "text blob" or where text is additionally entered raw or narrated and encoded information is added later.
Invariants	ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`
Mappings	rim: n/a rim: N/A rim: Act.text?
PractitionerRole.contained
Definition	These resources do not have an independent existence apart from the resource that contains them - they cannot be identified independently, and nor can they have their own independent transaction scope.
Cardinality	0...*
Type	Resource
Alias	inline resources, anonymous resources, contained resources
Comments	This should never be done when the content can be identified properly, as once identification is lost, it is extremely difficult (and context dependent) to restore it again. Contained resources may have profiles and tags In their meta elements, but SHALL NOT have security labels.
Mappings	rim: Entity. Role, or Act rim: N/A
PractitionerRole.extension
Definition	May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.
Cardinality	0...*
Type	Extension
Alias	extensions, user content
Comments	There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.
Slicing	Unordered, Open, by url(Value)
Invariants	ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both `extension.exists() != value.exists()`
Mappings	rim: n/a rim: N/A
PractitionerRole.modifierExtension
Definition	May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource and that modifies the understanding of the element that contains it and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions. Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).
Cardinality	0...*
Type	Extension
Modifier	True
Alias	extensions, user content
Requirements	Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.
Comments	There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.
Slicing	Unordered, Open, by url(Value)
Invariants	ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both `extension.exists() != value.exists()`
Mappings	rim: n/a rim: N/A
PractitionerRole.identifier
Definition	Business Identifiers that are specific to a role/location.
Cardinality	0...*
Type	Identifier
Summary	True
Requirements	Often, specific identities are assigned for the agent.
Invariants	ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`
Mappings	rim: n/a v2: CX / EI (occasionally, more often EI maps to a resource id or a URL) rim: II - The Identifier class is a little looser than the v3 type II because it allows URIs as well as registered OIDs or GUIDs. Also maps to Role[classCode=IDENT] servd: Identifier w5: FiveWs.identifier v2: PRD-7 (or XCN.1) rim: .id servd: ./Identifiers
PractitionerRole.active
Definition	Whether this practitioner role record is in active use.
Cardinality	0...1
Type	boolean
Must Support	True
Summary	True
Requirements	Need to be able to mark a practitioner role record as not to be used because it was created in error, or otherwise no longer in active use.
Comments	If this value is false, you may refer to the period to see when the role was in active use. If there is no period specified, no inference can be made about when it was active.
Invariants	ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`
Mappings	rim: n/a w5: FiveWs.status v2: STF-7 rim: .statusCode
PractitionerRole.period
Definition	The period during which the person is authorized to act as a practitioner in these role(s) for the organization.
Cardinality	0...1
Type	Period
Must Support	True
Summary	True
Requirements	Even after the agencies is revoked, the fact that it existed must still be recorded.
Comments	A Period specifies a range of time; the context of use will specify whether the entire range applies (e.g. "the patient was an inpatient of the hospital for this time range") or one value from the range applies (e.g. "give to the patient between these two times"). Period is not used for a duration (a measure of elapsed time). See Duration.
Invariants	ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` per-1: If present, start SHALL have a lower value than end `start.hasValue().not() or end.hasValue().not() or (start <= end)`
Mappings	rim: n/a v2: DR rim: IVL<TS>[lowClosed="true" and highClosed="true"] or URG<TS>[lowClosed="true" and highClosed="true"] w5: FiveWs.done[x] v2: PRD-8/9 / PRA-5.4 rim: .performance[@typeCode <= 'PPRF'].ActDefinitionOrEvent.effectiveTime servd: (ServD maps Practitioners and Organizations via another entity, so this concept is not available)
PractitionerRole.practitioner
Definition	Practitioner that is able to provide the defined services for the organization.
Cardinality	0...1
Type	Reference(Practitioner)
Must Support	True
Summary	True
Comments	References SHALL be a reference to an actual FHIR resource, and SHALL be resolveable (allowing for access control, temporary unavailability, etc.). Resolution can be either by retrieval from the URL, or, where applicable by resource type, by treating an absolute reference as a canonical URL and looking it up in a local registry/repository.
Invariants	ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` ref-1: SHALL have a contained resource if a local reference is provided `reference.startsWith('#').not() or (reference.substring(1).trace('url') in %rootResource.contained.id.trace('ids'))`
Mappings	rim: n/a rim: The target of a resource reference is a RIM entry point (Act, Role, or Entity) rim: .player
PractitionerRole.organization
Definition	The organization where the Practitioner performs the roles associated.
Cardinality	0...1
Type	Reference(Organization)
Must Support	True
Summary	True
Comments	References SHALL be a reference to an actual FHIR resource, and SHALL be resolveable (allowing for access control, temporary unavailability, etc.). Resolution can be either by retrieval from the URL, or, where applicable by resource type, by treating an absolute reference as a canonical URL and looking it up in a local registry/repository.
Invariants	ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` ref-1: SHALL have a contained resource if a local reference is provided `reference.startsWith('#').not() or (reference.substring(1).trace('url') in %rootResource.contained.id.trace('ids'))`
Mappings	rim: n/a rim: The target of a resource reference is a RIM entry point (Act, Role, or Entity) rim: .scoper
PractitionerRole.code
Definition	Roles which this practitioner is authorized to perform for the organization.
Cardinality	0...*
Type	CodeableConcept
Binding	The role a person plays representing an organization. PractitionerRole (example)
Summary	True
Requirements	Need to know what authority the practitioner has - what can they do?
Comments	A person may have more than one role.
Invariants	ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`
Mappings	rim: n/a v2: CE/CNE/CWE rim: CD orim: fhir:CodeableConcept rdfs:subClassOf dt:CD v2: PRD-1 / STF-18 / PRA-3 / PRT-4 / ROL-3 / ORC-12 / OBR-16 / PV1-7 / PV1-8 / PV1-9 / PV1-17 rim: .code servd: (ServD maps Practitioners and Organizations via another entity, so this concept is not available)
PractitionerRole.specialty
Definition	Specific specialty of the practitioner.
Cardinality	0...*
Type	CodeableConcept
Binding	Specific specialty associated with the agency. UKCorePracticeSettingCode (extensible)
Must Support	True
Summary	True
Comments	Not all terminology uses fit this general pattern. In some cases, models should not use CodeableConcept and use Coding directly and provide their own structure for managing text, codings, translations and the relationship between elements and pre- and post-coordination.
Invariants	ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`
Mappings	rim: n/a v2: CE/CNE/CWE rim: CD orim: fhir:CodeableConcept rdfs:subClassOf dt:CD v2: PRA-5 rim: .player.HealthCareProvider[@classCode = 'PROV'].code servd: ./Specialty
PractitionerRole.location
Definition	The location(s) at which this practitioner provides care.
Cardinality	0...*
Type	Reference(Location)
Must Support	True
Summary	True
Comments	References SHALL be a reference to an actual FHIR resource, and SHALL be resolveable (allowing for access control, temporary unavailability, etc.). Resolution can be either by retrieval from the URL, or, where applicable by resource type, by treating an absolute reference as a canonical URL and looking it up in a local registry/repository.
Invariants	ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` ref-1: SHALL have a contained resource if a local reference is provided `reference.startsWith('#').not() or (reference.substring(1).trace('url') in %rootResource.contained.id.trace('ids'))`
Mappings	rim: n/a rim: The target of a resource reference is a RIM entry point (Act, Role, or Entity) w5: FiveWs.where[x] rim: .performance.ActDefinitionOrEvent.ServiceDeliveryLocation[@classCode = 'SDLOC'] servd: (ServD maps Practitioners and Organizations via another entity, so this concept is not available)<br/> However these are accessed via the Site.ServiceSite.ServiceSiteProvider record. (The Site has the location)
PractitionerRole.healthcareService
Definition	The list of healthcare services that this worker provides for this role's Organization/Location(s).
Cardinality	0...*
Type	Reference(HealthcareService)
Comments	References SHALL be a reference to an actual FHIR resource, and SHALL be resolveable (allowing for access control, temporary unavailability, etc.). Resolution can be either by retrieval from the URL, or, where applicable by resource type, by treating an absolute reference as a canonical URL and looking it up in a local registry/repository.
Invariants	ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` ref-1: SHALL have a contained resource if a local reference is provided `reference.startsWith('#').not() or (reference.substring(1).trace('url') in %rootResource.contained.id.trace('ids'))`
Mappings	rim: n/a rim: The target of a resource reference is a RIM entry point (Act, Role, or Entity) v2: EDU-2 / AFF-3 rim: .player.QualifiedEntity[@classCode = 'QUAL'].code
PractitionerRole.telecom
Definition	Contact details that are specific to the role/location/service.
Cardinality	0...*
Type	ContactPoint
Must Support	True
Summary	True
Requirements	Often practitioners have a dedicated line for each location (or service) that they work at, and need to be able to define separate contact details for each of these.
Invariants	ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` cpt-2: A system is required if a value is provided. `value.empty() or system.exists()`
Mappings	rim: n/a v2: XTN rim: TEL servd: ContactPoint rim: .telecom
PractitionerRole.availableTime
Definition	A collection of times the practitioner is available or performing this role at the location and/or healthcareservice.
Cardinality	0...*
Type	BackboneElement
Comments	More detailed availability information may be provided in associated Schedule/Slot resources.
Invariants	ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`
Mappings	rim: n/a rim: .effectiveTime
PractitionerRole.availableTime.id
Definition	Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.
Cardinality	0...1
Type	string
Mappings	rim: n/a
PractitionerRole.availableTime.extension
Definition	May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.
Cardinality	0...*
Type	Extension
Alias	extensions, user content
Comments	There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.
Slicing	Unordered, Open, by url(Value)
Invariants	ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both `extension.exists() != value.exists()`
Mappings	rim: n/a rim: N/A
PractitionerRole.availableTime.modifierExtension
Definition	May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions. Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).
Cardinality	0...*
Type	Extension
Modifier	True
Summary	True
Alias	extensions, user content, modifiers
Requirements	Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.
Comments	There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.
Invariants	ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both `extension.exists() != value.exists()`
Mappings	rim: n/a rim: N/A
PractitionerRole.availableTime.daysOfWeek
Definition	Indicates which days of the week are available between the start and end Times.
Cardinality	0...*
Type	code
Binding	The days of the week. DaysOfWeek (required)
Comments	Note that FHIR strings SHALL NOT exceed 1MB in size
Invariants	ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`
Mappings	rim: n/a rim: .effectiveTime
PractitionerRole.availableTime.allDay
Definition	Is this always available? (hence times are irrelevant) e.g. 24 hour service.
Cardinality	0...1
Type	boolean
Invariants	ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`
Mappings	rim: n/a rim: .effectiveTime
PractitionerRole.availableTime.availableStartTime
Definition	The opening time of day. Note: If the AllDay flag is set, then this time is ignored.
Cardinality	0...1
Type	time
Comments	The timezone is expected to be for where this HealthcareService is provided at.
Invariants	ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`
Mappings	rim: n/a rim: .effectiveTime
PractitionerRole.availableTime.availableEndTime
Definition	The closing time of day. Note: If the AllDay flag is set, then this time is ignored.
Cardinality	0...1
Type	time
Comments	The timezone is expected to be for where this HealthcareService is provided at.
Invariants	ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`
Mappings	rim: n/a rim: .effectiveTime
PractitionerRole.notAvailable
Definition	The practitioner is not available or performing this role during this period of time due to the provided reason.
Cardinality	0...*
Type	BackboneElement
Invariants	ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`
Mappings	rim: n/a rim: .effectiveTime
PractitionerRole.notAvailable.id
Definition	Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.
Cardinality	0...1
Type	string
Mappings	rim: n/a
PractitionerRole.notAvailable.extension
Definition	May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.
Cardinality	0...*
Type	Extension
Alias	extensions, user content
Comments	There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.
Slicing	Unordered, Open, by url(Value)
Invariants	ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both `extension.exists() != value.exists()`
Mappings	rim: n/a rim: N/A
PractitionerRole.notAvailable.modifierExtension
Definition	May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions. Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).
Cardinality	0...*
Type	Extension
Modifier	True
Summary	True
Alias	extensions, user content, modifiers
Requirements	Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.
Comments	There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.
Invariants	ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both `extension.exists() != value.exists()`
Mappings	rim: n/a rim: N/A
PractitionerRole.notAvailable.description
Definition	The reason that can be presented to the user as to why this time is not available.
Cardinality	1...1
Type	string
Comments	Note that FHIR strings SHALL NOT exceed 1MB in size
Invariants	ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`
Mappings	rim: n/a
PractitionerRole.notAvailable.during
Definition	Service is not available (seasonally or for a public holiday) from this date.
Cardinality	0...1
Type	Period
Comments	A Period specifies a range of time; the context of use will specify whether the entire range applies (e.g. "the patient was an inpatient of the hospital for this time range") or one value from the range applies (e.g. "give to the patient between these two times"). Period is not used for a duration (a measure of elapsed time). See Duration.
Invariants	ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` per-1: If present, start SHALL have a lower value than end `start.hasValue().not() or end.hasValue().not() or (start <= end)`
Mappings	rim: n/a v2: DR rim: IVL<TS>[lowClosed="true" and highClosed="true"] or URG<TS>[lowClosed="true" and highClosed="true"] rim: .effectiveTime
PractitionerRole.availabilityExceptions
Definition	A description of site availability exceptions, e.g. public holiday availability. Succinctly describing all possible exceptions to normal site availability as details in the available Times and not available Times.
Cardinality	0...1
Type	string
Comments	Note that FHIR strings SHALL NOT exceed 1MB in size
Invariants	ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`
Mappings	rim: n/a rim: .effectiveTime
PractitionerRole.endpoint
Definition	Technical endpoints providing access to services operated for the practitioner with this role.
Cardinality	0...*
Type	Reference(Endpoint)
Requirements	Organizations have multiple systems that provide various services and ,ay also be different for practitioners too. So the endpoint satisfies the need to be able to define the technical connection details for how to connect to them, and for what purpose.
Comments	References SHALL be a reference to an actual FHIR resource, and SHALL be resolveable (allowing for access control, temporary unavailability, etc.). Resolution can be either by retrieval from the URL, or, where applicable by resource type, by treating an absolute reference as a canonical URL and looking it up in a local registry/repository.
Invariants	ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` ref-1: SHALL have a contained resource if a local reference is provided `reference.startsWith('#').not() or (reference.substring(1).trace('url') in %rootResource.contained.id.trace('ids'))`
Mappings	rim: n/a rim: The target of a resource reference is a RIM entry point (Act, Role, or Entity)

Table View

PractitionerRole		..
PractitionerRole.active		..
PractitionerRole.period		..
PractitionerRole.practitioner		..
PractitionerRole.organization		..
PractitionerRole.specialty		..
PractitionerRole.location		..
PractitionerRole.telecom		..

XML View

<StructureDefinition xmlns="http://hl7.org/fhir">
    <id value="UKCore-PractitionerRole" />
    <url value="https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-PractitionerRole" />
    <version value="2.4.0" />
    <name value="UKCorePractitionerRole" />
    <title value="UK Core Practitioner Role" />
    <status value="active" />
    <date value="2024-07-11" />
    <publisher value="HL7 UK" />
    <contact>
        <name value="HL7 UK" />
        <telecom>
            <system value="email" />
            <value value="ukcore@hl7.org.uk" />
            <use value="work" />
            <rank value="1" />
        </telecom>
    </contact>
    <description value="This profile defines the UK constraints and extensions on the International FHIR resource [PractitionerRole](https://hl7.org/fhir/R4/PractitionerRole.html)." />
    <purpose value="This profile allows exchange of a specific set of roles, specialties and services that a practitioner may perform at an organisation for a period of time." />
    <copyright value="Copyright &#169; 2021+ HL7 UK Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the &quot;License&quot;); you may not use this file except in compliance with the License. You may obtain a copy of the License at  http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0 Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software distributed under the License is distributed on an &quot;AS IS&quot; BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied. See the License for the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the License. HL7&#174; FHIR&#174; standard Copyright &#169; 2011+ HL7 The HL7&#174; FHIR&#174; standard is used under the FHIR license. You may obtain a copy of the FHIR license at  https://www.hl7.org/fhir/license.html." />
    <fhirVersion value="4.0.1" />
    <kind value="resource" />
    <abstract value="false" />
    <type value="PractitionerRole" />
    <baseDefinition value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/PractitionerRole" />
    <derivation value="constraint" />
    <differential>
        <element id="PractitionerRole.active">
            <path value="PractitionerRole.active" />
            <short value="Whether this practitioner role record is in active use." />
            <mustSupport value="true" />
        </element>
        <element id="PractitionerRole.period">
            <path value="PractitionerRole.period" />
            <short value="The period during which the practitioner is authorized to perform in these role(s)." />
            <mustSupport value="true" />
        </element>
        <element id="PractitionerRole.practitioner">
            <path value="PractitionerRole.practitioner" />
            <short value="Practitioner that is able to provide the defined services for the organization." />
            <mustSupport value="true" />
        </element>
        <element id="PractitionerRole.organization">
            <path value="PractitionerRole.organization" />
            <short value="Organization where the roles are available." />
            <mustSupport value="true" />
        </element>
        <element id="PractitionerRole.specialty">
            <path value="PractitionerRole.specialty" />
            <short value="Specific specialty of the practitioner." />
            <mustSupport value="true" />
            <binding>
                <strength value="extensible" />
                <valueSet value="https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/ValueSet/UKCore-PracticeSettingCode" />
            </binding>
        </element>
        <element id="PractitionerRole.location">
            <path value="PractitionerRole.location" />
            <short value="The location(s) at which this practitioner provides care." />
            <mustSupport value="true" />
        </element>
        <element id="PractitionerRole.telecom">
            <path value="PractitionerRole.telecom" />
            <short value="Contact details that are specific to the role/location/service." />
            <mustSupport value="true" />
        </element>
    </differential>
</StructureDefinition>

JSON View

{
    "resourceType": "StructureDefinition",
    "id": "UKCore-PractitionerRole",
    "url": "https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/StructureDefinition/UKCore-PractitionerRole",
    "version": "2.4.0",
    "name": "UKCorePractitionerRole",
    "title": "UK Core Practitioner Role",
    "status": "active",
    "date": "2024-07-11",
    "publisher": "HL7 UK",
    "contact":  [
        {
            "name": "HL7 UK",
            "telecom":  [
                {
                    "system": "email",
                    "value": "ukcore@hl7.org.uk",
                    "use": "work",
                    "rank": 1
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "description": "This profile defines the UK constraints and extensions on the International FHIR resource [PractitionerRole](https://hl7.org/fhir/R4/PractitionerRole.html).",
    "purpose": "This profile allows exchange of a specific set of roles, specialties and services that a practitioner may perform at an organisation for a period of time.",
    "copyright": "Copyright © 2021+ HL7 UK Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the \"License\"); you may not use this file except in compliance with the License. You may obtain a copy of the License at  http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0 Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software distributed under the License is distributed on an \"AS IS\" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied. See the License for the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the License. HL7® FHIR® standard Copyright © 2011+ HL7 The HL7® FHIR® standard is used under the FHIR license. You may obtain a copy of the FHIR license at  https://www.hl7.org/fhir/license.html.",
    "fhirVersion": "4.0.1",
    "kind": "resource",
    "abstract": false,
    "type": "PractitionerRole",
    "baseDefinition": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/PractitionerRole",
    "derivation": "constraint",
    "differential": {
        "element":  [
            {
                "id": "PractitionerRole.active",
                "path": "PractitionerRole.active",
                "short": "Whether this practitioner role record is in active use.",
                "mustSupport": true
            },
            {
                "id": "PractitionerRole.period",
                "path": "PractitionerRole.period",
                "short": "The period during which the practitioner is authorized to perform in these role(s).",
                "mustSupport": true
            },
            {
                "id": "PractitionerRole.practitioner",
                "path": "PractitionerRole.practitioner",
                "short": "Practitioner that is able to provide the defined services for the organization.",
                "mustSupport": true
            },
            {
                "id": "PractitionerRole.organization",
                "path": "PractitionerRole.organization",
                "short": "Organization where the roles are available.",
                "mustSupport": true
            },
            {
                "id": "PractitionerRole.specialty",
                "path": "PractitionerRole.specialty",
                "short": "Specific specialty of the practitioner.",
                "mustSupport": true,
                "binding": {
                    "strength": "extensible",
                    "valueSet": "https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/ValueSet/UKCore-PracticeSettingCode"
                }
            },
            {
                "id": "PractitionerRole.location",
                "path": "PractitionerRole.location",
                "short": "The location(s) at which this practitioner provides care.",
                "mustSupport": true
            },
            {
                "id": "PractitionerRole.telecom",
                "path": "PractitionerRole.telecom",
                "short": "Contact details that are specific to the role/location/service.",
                "mustSupport": true
            }
        ]
    }
}

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Examples

Patient's GP- An example to illustrate the role of General Practitioner.
Example UKCore-PractitionerRole-GP

Example Usage Scenarios

The following are example usage scenarios for the UK Core PractitionerRole profile:

Query for a Practitioner role using the query parameter identifier PractitionerRole.identifier for a known SDS Role Id.
Query for a Practitioner using query parameters such as specialty PractitionerRole.specialty for a known specialty.
Exchange Practitioner role information within a FHIR document or message.

Profile Specific Implementation Guidance:

Mandatory and Must Support Data Elements

The following elements are identified as MustSupport, and it is expected that consumers and suppliers SHALL support these as per the MustSupport Guidance.

Element	Reason
`PractitionerRole.active`	Whether this practitioner role record is in active use.
`PractitionerRole.period`	The period during which the practitioner is authorized to perform in these role(s).
`PractitionerRole.practitioner`	Practitioner that is able to provide the defined services for the organization.
`PractitionerRole.organization`	Organization where the roles are available.
`PractitionerRole.specialty`	Specific specialty of the practitioner.
`PractitionerRole.location`	The location(s) at which this practitioner provides care.
`PractitionerRole.telecom`	Contact details that are specific to the role/location/service.

Bindings (differential)

More information about the bindings to UK Core ValueSets can be found below.

Context	Strength	Link
PractitionerRole.specialty	extensible	https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/ValueSet/UKCore-PracticeSettingCode

`practitioner`

Where possible, it is expected that the resource being referenced SHOULD conform to Profile UKCore-Practitioner.

`organization`

The organisation where the Practitioner performs the roles. Where possible, it is expected that the resource being referenced SHOULD conform to Profile UKCore-Organization

`location`

The location(s) within the organization referenced in PractitionerRole.organization at which the practitioner performs the role(s).

Where possible, it is expected that the resource being referenced SHOULD conform to Profile UKCore-Location

`healthcareService`

The list of healthcare services that this worker provides relating to the roles provided to the organization referenced in PractitionerRole.practitioner by reference to the healthcareService resource.

Where possible, it is expected that the resource being referenced SHOULD conform to Profile UKCore-HealthcareService

`telecom`

A contact detail specific to the role/location/service (e.g. a telephone number or an email address) by which the practitioner may be contacted; where PractitionerRole.telecom uses the ContactPoint data type.