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## Resource Profile: CSIRO STARS Patient Profile

Official URL: https://starsapi.csiro.au/fhir-ig/stars/StructureDefinition/csiro-stars-patient | Version: 0.5.1
Active as of 2025-10-15 | Computable Name: CsiroStarsPatientProfile

A patient, primarily animal

Usages:

- Refer to this Profile: CSIRO STARS ServiceRequest Profile and CSIRO STARS Specimen Profile
- Examples for this Profile: Patient/Patient-Bat and Patient/Patient-Example1

You can also check for usages in the FHIR IG Statistics

### Formal Views of Profile Content

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

- Key Elements Table
- Differential Table
- Snapshot Table
- Statistics/References
- All

Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Patient |  | 0..* | Patient | Information about an individual or animal receiving health care services
implicitRules | ?!Σ | 0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created
contained |  | 0..* | Resource | Contained, inline Resources
Slices for extension |  | 1..* | Extension | Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
extension:isHuman | S | 1..1 | boolean | Is Human URL: https://starsapi.csiro.au/fhir-ig/stars/StructureDefinition/is-human
extension:animal | S | 0..1 | (Complex) | Extension URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-animal profiled by https://starsapi.csiro.au/fhir-ig/stars/StructureDefinition/csiro-stars-patient-animal
extension:age | S | 0..1 | Age | Patient Age URL: https://starsapi.csiro.au/fhir-ig/stars/StructureDefinition/patient-age
extension:ageGrouping | S | 0..1 | string | Patient Age Grouping URL: https://starsapi.csiro.au/fhir-ig/stars/StructureDefinition/patient-age-grouping
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier | S Σ | 1..* | Identifier | An identifier for this patient
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: STARS Identifier Type (required)
value | Σ C | 0..1 | string | The value that is unique Example General: 123456
active | ?!Σ | 0..1 | boolean | Whether this patient's record is in active use
name | Σ | 0..* | HumanName | A name associated with the patient
text | S Σ | 1..1 | string | Text representation of the full name
gender | S Σ | 0..1 | code | male | female | other | unknown Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
deceased[x] | ?!Σ | 0..1 |  | Indicates if the individual is deceased or not
deceasedBoolean |  |  | boolean |
deceasedDateTime |  |  | dateTime |
link | ?!Σ | 0..* | BackboneElement | Link to a Patient or RelatedPerson resource that concerns the same actual individual
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
other | S Σ | 1..1 | Reference(CSIRO STARS RelatedPerson Profile) | The other patient or related person resource that the link refers to
type | Σ | 1..1 | code | replaced-by | replaces | refer | seealso Binding: LinkType (required): The type of link between this patient resource and another Patient resource, or Patient/RelatedPerson when using the seealso code Required Pattern: refer
Documentation for this format

#### Terminology Bindings

Path | Status | Usage | ValueSet | Version | Source
Patient.identifier.use | Base | required | IdentifierUse | 📍5.0.0 | FHIR Std.
Patient.identifier.type | Base | required | STARS Identifier Type | 📦0.5.1 | This IG
Patient.gender | Base | required | AdministrativeGender | 📍5.0.0 | FHIR Std.
Patient.communication.​language | Base | required | All Languages | 📍5.0.0 | FHIR Std.
Patient.link.type | Base | required | Link Type | 📍5.0.0 | FHIR Std.

#### Constraints

Id | Grade | Path(s) | Description | Expression
dom-2 | error | Patient | If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources | `contained.contained.empty()`
dom-3 | error | Patient | 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 | Patient | 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 | Patient | If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label | `contained.meta.security.empty()`
dom-6 | best practice | Patient | A resource should have narrative for robust management | `text.`div`.exists()`
ele-1 | error | **ALL** elements | All FHIR elements must have a @value or children | `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`
ext-1 | error | **ALL** extensions | Must have either extensions or value[x], not both | `extension.exists() != value.exists()`

This structure is derived from Patient

Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Patient |  | 0..* | Patient | Information about an individual or animal receiving health care services
language |  | 0..0 |  |
Slices for extension |  | 1..* | Extension | Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
extension:isHuman | S | 1..1 | boolean | Is Human URL: https://starsapi.csiro.au/fhir-ig/stars/StructureDefinition/is-human
extension:animal | S | 0..1 | (Complex) | Extension URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-animal profiled by https://starsapi.csiro.au/fhir-ig/stars/StructureDefinition/csiro-stars-patient-animal
extension:age | S | 0..1 | Age | Patient Age URL: https://starsapi.csiro.au/fhir-ig/stars/StructureDefinition/patient-age
extension:ageGrouping | S | 0..1 | string | Patient Age Grouping URL: https://starsapi.csiro.au/fhir-ig/stars/StructureDefinition/patient-age-grouping
identifier | S | 1..* | Identifier | An identifier for this patient
type |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Description of identifier Binding: STARS Identifier Type (required)
value |  | 0..1 | string | The value that is unique
name |  |  |  |
use |  | 0..0 |  |
text | S | 1..1 | string | Text representation of the full name
family |  | 0..0 |  |
given |  | 0..0 |  |
prefix |  | 0..0 |  |
suffix |  | 0..0 |  |
period |  | 0..0 |  |
telecom |  | 0..0 |  |
gender | S | 0..1 | code | male | female | other | unknown
birthDate |  | 0..0 |  |
address |  | 0..0 |  |
maritalStatus |  | 0..0 |  |
multipleBirth[x] |  | 0..0 |  |
photo |  | 0..0 |  |
contact |  | 0..0 |  |
communication |  | 0..0 |  |
generalPractitioner |  | 0..0 |  |
managingOrganization |  | 0..0 |  |
link |  |  |  |
other | S | 1..1 | Reference(CSIRO STARS RelatedPerson Profile) | The other patient or related person resource that the link refers to
type |  | 1..1 | code | replaced-by | replaces | refer | seealso Required Pattern: refer
Documentation for this format

#### Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path | Status | Usage | ValueSet | Version | Source
Patient.identifier.type | Base | required | STARS Identifier Type | 📦0.5.1 | This IG

Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Patient |  | 0..* | Patient | Information about an individual or animal receiving health care 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
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
Slices for extension |  | 1..* | Extension | Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
extension:isHuman | S | 1..1 | boolean | Is Human URL: https://starsapi.csiro.au/fhir-ig/stars/StructureDefinition/is-human
extension:animal | S | 0..1 | (Complex) | Extension URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-animal profiled by https://starsapi.csiro.au/fhir-ig/stars/StructureDefinition/csiro-stars-patient-animal
extension:age | S | 0..1 | Age | Patient Age URL: https://starsapi.csiro.au/fhir-ig/stars/StructureDefinition/patient-age
extension:ageGrouping | S | 0..1 | string | Patient Age Grouping URL: https://starsapi.csiro.au/fhir-ig/stars/StructureDefinition/patient-age-grouping
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier | S Σ | 1..* | Identifier | An identifier for this patient
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: STARS Identifier Type (required)
system | Σ | 0..1 | uri | The namespace for the identifier value Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value | Σ C | 0..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 patient's record is in active use
name | Σ | 0..* | HumanName | A name associated with the patient
id |  | 0..1 | id | Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
text | S Σ | 1..1 | string | Text representation of the full name
gender | S Σ | 0..1 | code | male | female | other | unknown Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
deceased[x] | ?!Σ | 0..1 |  | Indicates if the individual is deceased or not
deceasedBoolean |  |  | boolean |
deceasedDateTime |  |  | dateTime |
link | ?!Σ | 0..* | BackboneElement | Link to a Patient or RelatedPerson resource that concerns the same actual individual
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
other | S Σ | 1..1 | Reference(CSIRO STARS RelatedPerson Profile) | The other patient or related person resource that the link refers to
type | Σ | 1..1 | code | replaced-by | replaces | refer | seealso Binding: LinkType (required): The type of link between this patient resource and another Patient resource, or Patient/RelatedPerson when using the seealso code Required Pattern: refer
Documentation for this format

#### Terminology Bindings

Path | Status | Usage | ValueSet | Version | Source
Patient.identifier.use | Base | required | IdentifierUse | 📍5.0.0 | FHIR Std.
Patient.identifier.type | Base | required | STARS Identifier Type | 📦0.5.1 | This IG
Patient.gender | Base | required | AdministrativeGender | 📍5.0.0 | FHIR Std.
Patient.contact.relationship | Base | extensible | Patient Contact Relationship | 📍5.0.0 | FHIR Std.
Patient.contact.gender | Base | required | AdministrativeGender | 📍5.0.0 | FHIR Std.
Patient.communication.​language | Base | required | All Languages | 📍5.0.0 | FHIR Std.
Patient.link.type | Base | required | Link Type | 📍5.0.0 | FHIR Std.

#### Constraints

Id | Grade | Path(s) | Description | Expression
dom-2 | error | Patient | If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources | `contained.contained.empty()`
dom-3 | error | Patient | 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 | Patient | 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 | Patient | If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label | `contained.meta.security.empty()`
dom-6 | best practice | Patient | A resource should have narrative for robust management | `text.`div`.exists()`
ele-1 | error | **ALL** elements | All FHIR elements must have a @value or children | `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`
ext-1 | error | **ALL** extensions | Must have either extensions or value[x], not both | `extension.exists() != value.exists()`

This structure is derived from Patient

Summary

Mandatory: 3 elements(1 nested mandatory element)
Must-Support: 8 elements
Prohibited: 17 elements

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

- CSIRO STARS RelatedPerson Profile (https://starsapi.csiro.au/fhir-ig/stars/StructureDefinition/csiro-stars-relatedperson)

Extensions

This structure refers to these extensions:

- https://starsapi.csiro.au/fhir-ig/stars/StructureDefinition/is-human
- https://starsapi.csiro.au/fhir-ig/stars/StructureDefinition/csiro-stars-patient-animal
- https://starsapi.csiro.au/fhir-ig/stars/StructureDefinition/patient-age
- https://starsapi.csiro.au/fhir-ig/stars/StructureDefinition/patient-age-grouping

Key Elements View

Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Patient |  | 0..* | Patient | Information about an individual or animal receiving health care services
implicitRules | ?!Σ | 0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created
contained |  | 0..* | Resource | Contained, inline Resources
Slices for extension |  | 1..* | Extension | Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
extension:isHuman | S | 1..1 | boolean | Is Human URL: https://starsapi.csiro.au/fhir-ig/stars/StructureDefinition/is-human
extension:animal | S | 0..1 | (Complex) | Extension URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-animal profiled by https://starsapi.csiro.au/fhir-ig/stars/StructureDefinition/csiro-stars-patient-animal
extension:age | S | 0..1 | Age | Patient Age URL: https://starsapi.csiro.au/fhir-ig/stars/StructureDefinition/patient-age
extension:ageGrouping | S | 0..1 | string | Patient Age Grouping URL: https://starsapi.csiro.au/fhir-ig/stars/StructureDefinition/patient-age-grouping
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier | S Σ | 1..* | Identifier | An identifier for this patient
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: STARS Identifier Type (required)
value | Σ C | 0..1 | string | The value that is unique Example General: 123456
active | ?!Σ | 0..1 | boolean | Whether this patient's record is in active use
name | Σ | 0..* | HumanName | A name associated with the patient
text | S Σ | 1..1 | string | Text representation of the full name
gender | S Σ | 0..1 | code | male | female | other | unknown Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
deceased[x] | ?!Σ | 0..1 |  | Indicates if the individual is deceased or not
deceasedBoolean |  |  | boolean |
deceasedDateTime |  |  | dateTime |
link | ?!Σ | 0..* | BackboneElement | Link to a Patient or RelatedPerson resource that concerns the same actual individual
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
other | S Σ | 1..1 | Reference(CSIRO STARS RelatedPerson Profile) | The other patient or related person resource that the link refers to
type | Σ | 1..1 | code | replaced-by | replaces | refer | seealso Binding: LinkType (required): The type of link between this patient resource and another Patient resource, or Patient/RelatedPerson when using the seealso code Required Pattern: refer
Documentation for this format

#### Terminology Bindings

Path | Status | Usage | ValueSet | Version | Source
Patient.identifier.use | Base | required | IdentifierUse | 📍5.0.0 | FHIR Std.
Patient.identifier.type | Base | required | STARS Identifier Type | 📦0.5.1 | This IG
Patient.gender | Base | required | AdministrativeGender | 📍5.0.0 | FHIR Std.
Patient.communication.​language | Base | required | All Languages | 📍5.0.0 | FHIR Std.
Patient.link.type | Base | required | Link Type | 📍5.0.0 | FHIR Std.

#### Constraints

Id | Grade | Path(s) | Description | Expression
dom-2 | error | Patient | If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources | `contained.contained.empty()`
dom-3 | error | Patient | 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 | Patient | 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 | Patient | If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label | `contained.meta.security.empty()`
dom-6 | best practice | Patient | 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()`

Differential View

This structure is derived from Patient

Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Patient |  | 0..* | Patient | Information about an individual or animal receiving health care services
language |  | 0..0 |  |
Slices for extension |  | 1..* | Extension | Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
extension:isHuman | S | 1..1 | boolean | Is Human URL: https://starsapi.csiro.au/fhir-ig/stars/StructureDefinition/is-human
extension:animal | S | 0..1 | (Complex) | Extension URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-animal profiled by https://starsapi.csiro.au/fhir-ig/stars/StructureDefinition/csiro-stars-patient-animal
extension:age | S | 0..1 | Age | Patient Age URL: https://starsapi.csiro.au/fhir-ig/stars/StructureDefinition/patient-age
extension:ageGrouping | S | 0..1 | string | Patient Age Grouping URL: https://starsapi.csiro.au/fhir-ig/stars/StructureDefinition/patient-age-grouping
identifier | S | 1..* | Identifier | An identifier for this patient
type |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Description of identifier Binding: STARS Identifier Type (required)
value |  | 0..1 | string | The value that is unique
name |  |  |  |
use |  | 0..0 |  |
text | S | 1..1 | string | Text representation of the full name
family |  | 0..0 |  |
given |  | 0..0 |  |
prefix |  | 0..0 |  |
suffix |  | 0..0 |  |
period |  | 0..0 |  |
telecom |  | 0..0 |  |
gender | S | 0..1 | code | male | female | other | unknown
birthDate |  | 0..0 |  |
address |  | 0..0 |  |
maritalStatus |  | 0..0 |  |
multipleBirth[x] |  | 0..0 |  |
photo |  | 0..0 |  |
contact |  | 0..0 |  |
communication |  | 0..0 |  |
generalPractitioner |  | 0..0 |  |
managingOrganization |  | 0..0 |  |
link |  |  |  |
other | S | 1..1 | Reference(CSIRO STARS RelatedPerson Profile) | The other patient or related person resource that the link refers to
type |  | 1..1 | code | replaced-by | replaces | refer | seealso Required Pattern: refer
Documentation for this format

#### Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path | Status | Usage | ValueSet | Version | Source
Patient.identifier.type | Base | required | STARS Identifier Type | 📦0.5.1 | This IG

Snapshot View

Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Patient |  | 0..* | Patient | Information about an individual or animal receiving health care 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
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
Slices for extension |  | 1..* | Extension | Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
extension:isHuman | S | 1..1 | boolean | Is Human URL: https://starsapi.csiro.au/fhir-ig/stars/StructureDefinition/is-human
extension:animal | S | 0..1 | (Complex) | Extension URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/patient-animal profiled by https://starsapi.csiro.au/fhir-ig/stars/StructureDefinition/csiro-stars-patient-animal
extension:age | S | 0..1 | Age | Patient Age URL: https://starsapi.csiro.au/fhir-ig/stars/StructureDefinition/patient-age
extension:ageGrouping | S | 0..1 | string | Patient Age Grouping URL: https://starsapi.csiro.au/fhir-ig/stars/StructureDefinition/patient-age-grouping
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier | S Σ | 1..* | Identifier | An identifier for this patient
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: STARS Identifier Type (required)
system | Σ | 0..1 | uri | The namespace for the identifier value Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value | Σ C | 0..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 patient's record is in active use
name | Σ | 0..* | HumanName | A name associated with the patient
id |  | 0..1 | id | Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
text | S Σ | 1..1 | string | Text representation of the full name
gender | S Σ | 0..1 | code | male | female | other | unknown Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
deceased[x] | ?!Σ | 0..1 |  | Indicates if the individual is deceased or not
deceasedBoolean |  |  | boolean |
deceasedDateTime |  |  | dateTime |
link | ?!Σ | 0..* | BackboneElement | Link to a Patient or RelatedPerson resource that concerns the same actual individual
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
other | S Σ | 1..1 | Reference(CSIRO STARS RelatedPerson Profile) | The other patient or related person resource that the link refers to
type | Σ | 1..1 | code | replaced-by | replaces | refer | seealso Binding: LinkType (required): The type of link between this patient resource and another Patient resource, or Patient/RelatedPerson when using the seealso code Required Pattern: refer
Documentation for this format

#### Terminology Bindings

Path | Status | Usage | ValueSet | Version | Source
Patient.identifier.use | Base | required | IdentifierUse | 📍5.0.0 | FHIR Std.
Patient.identifier.type | Base | required | STARS Identifier Type | 📦0.5.1 | This IG
Patient.gender | Base | required | AdministrativeGender | 📍5.0.0 | FHIR Std.
Patient.contact.relationship | Base | extensible | Patient Contact Relationship | 📍5.0.0 | FHIR Std.
Patient.contact.gender | Base | required | AdministrativeGender | 📍5.0.0 | FHIR Std.
Patient.communication.​language | Base | required | All Languages | 📍5.0.0 | FHIR Std.
Patient.link.type | Base | required | Link Type | 📍5.0.0 | FHIR Std.

#### Constraints

Id | Grade | Path(s) | Description | Expression
dom-2 | error | Patient | If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources | `contained.contained.empty()`
dom-3 | error | Patient | 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 | Patient | 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 | Patient | If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label | `contained.meta.security.empty()`
dom-6 | best practice | Patient | A resource should have narrative for robust management | `text.`div`.exists()`
ele-1 | error | **ALL** elements | All FHIR elements must have a @value or children | `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`
ext-1 | error | **ALL** extensions | Must have either extensions or value[x], not both | `extension.exists() != value.exists()`

This structure is derived from Patient

Summary

Mandatory: 3 elements(1 nested mandatory element)
Must-Support: 8 elements
Prohibited: 17 elements

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

- CSIRO STARS RelatedPerson Profile (https://starsapi.csiro.au/fhir-ig/stars/StructureDefinition/csiro-stars-relatedperson)

Extensions

This structure refers to these extensions:

- https://starsapi.csiro.au/fhir-ig/stars/StructureDefinition/is-human
- https://starsapi.csiro.au/fhir-ig/stars/StructureDefinition/csiro-stars-patient-animal
- https://starsapi.csiro.au/fhir-ig/stars/StructureDefinition/patient-age
- https://starsapi.csiro.au/fhir-ig/stars/StructureDefinition/patient-age-grouping

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