NP Core Implementation Guide
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Resource Profile: NP Core Practitioner

Official URL: http://fhir.digitalhealth.gov.np/core/StructureDefinition/np-core-practitioner Version: 1.0.0
Active as of 2026-10-14 Computable Name: NPCorePractitioner

Sets minimum expectations for representing a licensed health professional practicing in Nepal.

Usages:

You can also check for usages in the FHIR IG Statistics

Formal Views of Profile Content

Description Differentials, Snapshots, and other representations.

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Practitioner C 0..* Practitioner A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services
Constraints: np-prac-1
Practitioner.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
Practitioner.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
Practitioner.Slices for identifier This element is included in summaries. 0..* Identifier An identifier for the person as this agent
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Practitioner.Slices for identifier.identifier:nhwr This element has obligations and must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 NPCoreNHWRIdentifier National Health Workforce Registry code
ObligationsActor
SHOULD:able-to-populate NP Core Creator
SHALL:handle NP Core Consumer
SHALL:handle NP Core Server
Practitioner.Slices for identifier.identifier:nmc This element has obligations and must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 NPCoreNMCIdentifier Nepal Medical Council registration number
ObligationsActor
SHOULD:able-to-populate NP Core Creator
SHALL:handle NP Core Consumer
SHALL:handle NP Core Server
Practitioner.Slices for identifier.identifier:nnc This element has obligations and must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 NPCoreNNCIdentifier Nepal Nursing Council registration number
ObligationsActor
SHOULD:able-to-populate NP Core Creator
SHALL:handle NP Core Consumer
SHALL:handle NP Core Server
Practitioner.Slices for identifier.identifier:namc This element has obligations and must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 NPCoreNAMCIdentifier Nepal Ayurveda Medical Council registration number
ObligationsActor
SHOULD:able-to-populate NP Core Creator
SHALL:handle NP Core Consumer
SHALL:handle NP Core Server
Practitioner.Slices for identifier.identifier:nhpc This element has obligations and must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 NPCoreNHPCIdentifier Nepal Health Professional Council registration number
ObligationsActor
SHOULD:able-to-populate NP Core Creator
SHALL:handle NP Core Consumer
SHALL:handle NP Core Server
Practitioner.Slices for identifier.identifier:npc This element has obligations and must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 NPCoreNPCIdentifier Nepal Pharmacy Council registration number
ObligationsActor
SHOULD:able-to-populate NP Core Creator
SHALL:handle NP Core Consumer
SHALL:handle NP Core Server
Practitioner.name This element has obligations and must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..* HumanName The name(s) associated with the practitioner
ObligationsActor
SHALL:able-to-populate NP Core Creator
SHALL:handle NP Core Consumer
SHALL:handle NP Core Server
Practitioner.address This element has obligations and must be supported. This element is included in summaries. C 0..* NPCoreAddress Practitioner address
Constraints: np-addr-1
ObligationsActor
SHALL:populate-if-known NP Core Creator
SHALL:handle NP Core Consumer
SHALL:handle NP Core Server

doco Documentation for this format
NameNP Core ServerNP Core ConsumerNP Core Creatordoco
Practitioner
Practitioner / Slices for identifier
Practitioner / Slices for identifier / identifier:nhwr
Practitioner / Slices for identifier / identifier:nmc
Practitioner / Slices for identifier / identifier:nnc
Practitioner / Slices for identifier / identifier:namc
Practitioner / Slices for identifier / identifier:nhpc
Practitioner / Slices for identifier / identifier:npc
Practitioner / name
Practitioner / address

doco Documentation for this format

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Practitioner If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Practitioner If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4 error Practitioner If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5 error Practitioner If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Practitioner A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()
np-addr-1 error Practitioner.address The province, district, and localLevel extensions are Nepal-specific and SHALL only be present when country is "NP". (extension('http://fhir.digitalhealth.gov.np/core/StructureDefinition/np-core-province').exists() or extension('http://fhir.digitalhealth.gov.np/core/StructureDefinition/np-core-district').exists() or extension('http://fhir.digitalhealth.gov.np/core/StructureDefinition/np-core-local-level').exists()) implies country = 'NP'
np-prac-1 error Practitioner A practitioner must have at least one council registration identifier (Nepal Medical Council, Nepal Nursing Council, Nepal Ayurveda Medical Council, Nepal Health Professional Council, or Nepal Pharmacy Council) or a National Health Workforce Registry (NHWR) national identifier. identifier.where( system = 'http://nmc.org.np' or system = 'http://nnc.org.np' or system = 'http://namc.org.np' or system = 'http://nhpc.org.np' or system = 'http://nepalpharmacycouncil.org.np' or system = 'http://nhwr.digitalhealth.gov.np' ).exists()

This structure is derived from Practitioner

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Practitioner C 0..* Practitioner A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services
Constraints: np-prac-1
Practitioner.Slices for identifier 0..* Identifier An identifier for the person as this agent
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system
Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Practitioner.Slices for identifier.identifier:nhwr This element has obligations and must be supported. 0..1 NPCoreNHWRIdentifier National Health Workforce Registry code
ObligationsActor
SHOULD:able-to-populate NP Core Creator
SHALL:handle NP Core Consumer
SHALL:handle NP Core Server
Practitioner.Slices for identifier.identifier:nmc This element has obligations and must be supported. 0..1 NPCoreNMCIdentifier Nepal Medical Council registration number
ObligationsActor
SHOULD:able-to-populate NP Core Creator
SHALL:handle NP Core Consumer
SHALL:handle NP Core Server
Practitioner.Slices for identifier.identifier:nnc This element has obligations and must be supported. 0..1 NPCoreNNCIdentifier Nepal Nursing Council registration number
ObligationsActor
SHOULD:able-to-populate NP Core Creator
SHALL:handle NP Core Consumer
SHALL:handle NP Core Server
Practitioner.Slices for identifier.identifier:namc This element has obligations and must be supported. 0..1 NPCoreNAMCIdentifier Nepal Ayurveda Medical Council registration number
ObligationsActor
SHOULD:able-to-populate NP Core Creator
SHALL:handle NP Core Consumer
SHALL:handle NP Core Server
Practitioner.Slices for identifier.identifier:nhpc This element has obligations and must be supported. 0..1 NPCoreNHPCIdentifier Nepal Health Professional Council registration number
ObligationsActor
SHOULD:able-to-populate NP Core Creator
SHALL:handle NP Core Consumer
SHALL:handle NP Core Server
Practitioner.Slices for identifier.identifier:npc This element has obligations and must be supported. 0..1 NPCoreNPCIdentifier Nepal Pharmacy Council registration number
ObligationsActor
SHOULD:able-to-populate NP Core Creator
SHALL:handle NP Core Consumer
SHALL:handle NP Core Server
Practitioner.name This element has obligations and must be supported. 1..* HumanName The name(s) associated with the practitioner
ObligationsActor
SHALL:able-to-populate NP Core Creator
SHALL:handle NP Core Consumer
SHALL:handle NP Core Server
Practitioner.address This element has obligations and must be supported. 0..* NPCoreAddress Practitioner address
ObligationsActor
SHALL:populate-if-known NP Core Creator
SHALL:handle NP Core Consumer
SHALL:handle NP Core Server

doco Documentation for this format
NameNP Core ServerNP Core ConsumerNP Core Creatordoco
Practitioner
Practitioner / Slices for identifier
Practitioner / Slices for identifier / identifier:nhwr
Practitioner / Slices for identifier / identifier:nmc
Practitioner / Slices for identifier / identifier:nnc
Practitioner / Slices for identifier / identifier:namc
Practitioner / Slices for identifier / identifier:nhpc
Practitioner / Slices for identifier / identifier:npc
Practitioner / name
Practitioner / address

doco Documentation for this format

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
np-prac-1 error Practitioner A practitioner must have at least one council registration identifier (Nepal Medical Council, Nepal Nursing Council, Nepal Ayurveda Medical Council, Nepal Health Professional Council, or Nepal Pharmacy Council) or a National Health Workforce Registry (NHWR) national identifier. identifier.where( system = 'http://nmc.org.np' or system = 'http://nnc.org.np' or system = 'http://namc.org.np' or system = 'http://nhpc.org.np' or system = 'http://nepalpharmacycouncil.org.np' or system = 'http://nhwr.digitalhealth.gov.np' ).exists()
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Practitioner C 0..* Practitioner A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services
Constraints: np-prac-1
Practitioner.id This element is included in summaries. 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
Practitioner.meta This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
Practitioner.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
Practitioner.language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
Practitioner.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
Practitioner.contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
Practitioner.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Practitioner.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
Practitioner.Slices for identifier This element is included in summaries. 0..* Identifier An identifier for the person as this agent
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Practitioner.Slices for identifier.identifier:nhwr This element has obligations and must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 NPCoreNHWRIdentifier National Health Workforce Registry code
ObligationsActor
SHOULD:able-to-populate NP Core Creator
SHALL:handle NP Core Consumer
SHALL:handle NP Core Server
Practitioner.Slices for identifier.identifier:nmc This element has obligations and must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 NPCoreNMCIdentifier Nepal Medical Council registration number
ObligationsActor
SHOULD:able-to-populate NP Core Creator
SHALL:handle NP Core Consumer
SHALL:handle NP Core Server
Practitioner.Slices for identifier.identifier:nnc This element has obligations and must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 NPCoreNNCIdentifier Nepal Nursing Council registration number
ObligationsActor
SHOULD:able-to-populate NP Core Creator
SHALL:handle NP Core Consumer
SHALL:handle NP Core Server
Practitioner.Slices for identifier.identifier:namc This element has obligations and must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 NPCoreNAMCIdentifier Nepal Ayurveda Medical Council registration number
ObligationsActor
SHOULD:able-to-populate NP Core Creator
SHALL:handle NP Core Consumer
SHALL:handle NP Core Server
Practitioner.Slices for identifier.identifier:nhpc This element has obligations and must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 NPCoreNHPCIdentifier Nepal Health Professional Council registration number
ObligationsActor
SHOULD:able-to-populate NP Core Creator
SHALL:handle NP Core Consumer
SHALL:handle NP Core Server
Practitioner.Slices for identifier.identifier:npc This element has obligations and must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 NPCoreNPCIdentifier Nepal Pharmacy Council registration number
ObligationsActor
SHOULD:able-to-populate NP Core Creator
SHALL:handle NP Core Consumer
SHALL:handle NP Core Server
Practitioner.active This element is included in summaries. 0..1 boolean Whether this practitioner's record is in active use
Practitioner.name This element has obligations and must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..* HumanName The name(s) associated with the practitioner
ObligationsActor
SHALL:able-to-populate NP Core Creator
SHALL:handle NP Core Consumer
SHALL:handle NP Core Server
Practitioner.telecom This element is included in summaries. 0..* ContactPoint A contact detail for the practitioner (that apply to all roles)
Practitioner.address This element has obligations and must be supported. This element is included in summaries. C 0..* NPCoreAddress Practitioner address
Constraints: np-addr-1
ObligationsActor
SHALL:populate-if-known NP Core Creator
SHALL:handle NP Core Consumer
SHALL:handle NP Core Server
Practitioner.gender This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code male | female | other | unknown
Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
Practitioner.birthDate This element is included in summaries. 0..1 date The date on which the practitioner was born
Practitioner.photo 0..* Attachment Image of the person
Practitioner.qualification 0..* BackboneElement Certification, licenses, or training pertaining to the provision of care
Practitioner.qualification.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Practitioner.qualification.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Practitioner.qualification.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Practitioner.qualification.identifier 0..* Identifier An identifier for this qualification for the practitioner
Practitioner.qualification.code 1..1 CodeableConcept Coded representation of the qualification
Binding: v2 table 0360, Version 2.7 (example): Specific qualification the practitioner has to provide a service.
Practitioner.qualification.period 0..1 Period Period during which the qualification is valid
Practitioner.qualification.issuer 0..1 Reference(Organization) Organization that regulates and issues the qualification
Practitioner.communication 0..* CodeableConcept A language the practitioner can use in patient communication
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding


doco Documentation for this format
NameNP Core ServerNP Core ConsumerNP Core Creatordoco
Practitioner
Practitioner / Slices for identifier
Practitioner / Slices for identifier / identifier:nhwr
Practitioner / Slices for identifier / identifier:nmc
Practitioner / Slices for identifier / identifier:nnc
Practitioner / Slices for identifier / identifier:namc
Practitioner / Slices for identifier / identifier:nhpc
Practitioner / Slices for identifier / identifier:npc
Practitioner / name
Practitioner / address

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Practitioner.language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Practitioner.gender Base required AdministrativeGender 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Practitioner.qualification.​code Base example v2 table 0360, Version 2.7 📦0360 FHIR Std.
Practitioner.communication Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Practitioner If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Practitioner If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4 error Practitioner If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5 error Practitioner If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Practitioner A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()
np-addr-1 error Practitioner.address The province, district, and localLevel extensions are Nepal-specific and SHALL only be present when country is "NP". (extension('http://fhir.digitalhealth.gov.np/core/StructureDefinition/np-core-province').exists() or extension('http://fhir.digitalhealth.gov.np/core/StructureDefinition/np-core-district').exists() or extension('http://fhir.digitalhealth.gov.np/core/StructureDefinition/np-core-local-level').exists()) implies country = 'NP'
np-prac-1 error Practitioner A practitioner must have at least one council registration identifier (Nepal Medical Council, Nepal Nursing Council, Nepal Ayurveda Medical Council, Nepal Health Professional Council, or Nepal Pharmacy Council) or a National Health Workforce Registry (NHWR) national identifier. identifier.where( system = 'http://nmc.org.np' or system = 'http://nnc.org.np' or system = 'http://namc.org.np' or system = 'http://nhpc.org.np' or system = 'http://nepalpharmacycouncil.org.np' or system = 'http://nhwr.digitalhealth.gov.np' ).exists()
NameNP Core ServerNP Core ConsumerNP Core Creatordoco
Practitioner
Practitioner / Slices for identifier
Practitioner / Slices for identifier / identifier:nhwr
Practitioner / Slices for identifier / identifier:nmc
Practitioner / Slices for identifier / identifier:nnc
Practitioner / Slices for identifier / identifier:namc
Practitioner / Slices for identifier / identifier:nhpc
Practitioner / Slices for identifier / identifier:npc
Practitioner / name
Practitioner / address

doco Documentation for this format

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Practitioner C 0..* Practitioner A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services
Constraints: np-prac-1
Practitioner.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
Practitioner.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
Practitioner.Slices for identifier This element is included in summaries. 0..* Identifier An identifier for the person as this agent
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Practitioner.Slices for identifier.identifier:nhwr This element has obligations and must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 NPCoreNHWRIdentifier National Health Workforce Registry code
ObligationsActor
SHOULD:able-to-populate NP Core Creator
SHALL:handle NP Core Consumer
SHALL:handle NP Core Server
Practitioner.Slices for identifier.identifier:nmc This element has obligations and must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 NPCoreNMCIdentifier Nepal Medical Council registration number
ObligationsActor
SHOULD:able-to-populate NP Core Creator
SHALL:handle NP Core Consumer
SHALL:handle NP Core Server
Practitioner.Slices for identifier.identifier:nnc This element has obligations and must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 NPCoreNNCIdentifier Nepal Nursing Council registration number
ObligationsActor
SHOULD:able-to-populate NP Core Creator
SHALL:handle NP Core Consumer
SHALL:handle NP Core Server
Practitioner.Slices for identifier.identifier:namc This element has obligations and must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 NPCoreNAMCIdentifier Nepal Ayurveda Medical Council registration number
ObligationsActor
SHOULD:able-to-populate NP Core Creator
SHALL:handle NP Core Consumer
SHALL:handle NP Core Server
Practitioner.Slices for identifier.identifier:nhpc This element has obligations and must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 NPCoreNHPCIdentifier Nepal Health Professional Council registration number
ObligationsActor
SHOULD:able-to-populate NP Core Creator
SHALL:handle NP Core Consumer
SHALL:handle NP Core Server
Practitioner.Slices for identifier.identifier:npc This element has obligations and must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 NPCoreNPCIdentifier Nepal Pharmacy Council registration number
ObligationsActor
SHOULD:able-to-populate NP Core Creator
SHALL:handle NP Core Consumer
SHALL:handle NP Core Server
Practitioner.name This element has obligations and must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..* HumanName The name(s) associated with the practitioner
ObligationsActor
SHALL:able-to-populate NP Core Creator
SHALL:handle NP Core Consumer
SHALL:handle NP Core Server
Practitioner.address This element has obligations and must be supported. This element is included in summaries. C 0..* NPCoreAddress Practitioner address
Constraints: np-addr-1
ObligationsActor
SHALL:populate-if-known NP Core Creator
SHALL:handle NP Core Consumer
SHALL:handle NP Core Server

doco Documentation for this format
NameNP Core ServerNP Core ConsumerNP Core Creatordoco
Practitioner
Practitioner / Slices for identifier
Practitioner / Slices for identifier / identifier:nhwr
Practitioner / Slices for identifier / identifier:nmc
Practitioner / Slices for identifier / identifier:nnc
Practitioner / Slices for identifier / identifier:namc
Practitioner / Slices for identifier / identifier:nhpc
Practitioner / Slices for identifier / identifier:npc
Practitioner / name
Practitioner / address

doco Documentation for this format

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Practitioner If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Practitioner If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4 error Practitioner If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5 error Practitioner If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Practitioner A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()
np-addr-1 error Practitioner.address The province, district, and localLevel extensions are Nepal-specific and SHALL only be present when country is "NP". (extension('http://fhir.digitalhealth.gov.np/core/StructureDefinition/np-core-province').exists() or extension('http://fhir.digitalhealth.gov.np/core/StructureDefinition/np-core-district').exists() or extension('http://fhir.digitalhealth.gov.np/core/StructureDefinition/np-core-local-level').exists()) implies country = 'NP'
np-prac-1 error Practitioner A practitioner must have at least one council registration identifier (Nepal Medical Council, Nepal Nursing Council, Nepal Ayurveda Medical Council, Nepal Health Professional Council, or Nepal Pharmacy Council) or a National Health Workforce Registry (NHWR) national identifier. identifier.where( system = 'http://nmc.org.np' or system = 'http://nnc.org.np' or system = 'http://namc.org.np' or system = 'http://nhpc.org.np' or system = 'http://nepalpharmacycouncil.org.np' or system = 'http://nhwr.digitalhealth.gov.np' ).exists()

Differential View

This structure is derived from Practitioner

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Practitioner C 0..* Practitioner A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services
Constraints: np-prac-1
Practitioner.Slices for identifier 0..* Identifier An identifier for the person as this agent
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system
Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Practitioner.Slices for identifier.identifier:nhwr This element has obligations and must be supported. 0..1 NPCoreNHWRIdentifier National Health Workforce Registry code
ObligationsActor
SHOULD:able-to-populate NP Core Creator
SHALL:handle NP Core Consumer
SHALL:handle NP Core Server
Practitioner.Slices for identifier.identifier:nmc This element has obligations and must be supported. 0..1 NPCoreNMCIdentifier Nepal Medical Council registration number
ObligationsActor
SHOULD:able-to-populate NP Core Creator
SHALL:handle NP Core Consumer
SHALL:handle NP Core Server
Practitioner.Slices for identifier.identifier:nnc This element has obligations and must be supported. 0..1 NPCoreNNCIdentifier Nepal Nursing Council registration number
ObligationsActor
SHOULD:able-to-populate NP Core Creator
SHALL:handle NP Core Consumer
SHALL:handle NP Core Server
Practitioner.Slices for identifier.identifier:namc This element has obligations and must be supported. 0..1 NPCoreNAMCIdentifier Nepal Ayurveda Medical Council registration number
ObligationsActor
SHOULD:able-to-populate NP Core Creator
SHALL:handle NP Core Consumer
SHALL:handle NP Core Server
Practitioner.Slices for identifier.identifier:nhpc This element has obligations and must be supported. 0..1 NPCoreNHPCIdentifier Nepal Health Professional Council registration number
ObligationsActor
SHOULD:able-to-populate NP Core Creator
SHALL:handle NP Core Consumer
SHALL:handle NP Core Server
Practitioner.Slices for identifier.identifier:npc This element has obligations and must be supported. 0..1 NPCoreNPCIdentifier Nepal Pharmacy Council registration number
ObligationsActor
SHOULD:able-to-populate NP Core Creator
SHALL:handle NP Core Consumer
SHALL:handle NP Core Server
Practitioner.name This element has obligations and must be supported. 1..* HumanName The name(s) associated with the practitioner
ObligationsActor
SHALL:able-to-populate NP Core Creator
SHALL:handle NP Core Consumer
SHALL:handle NP Core Server
Practitioner.address This element has obligations and must be supported. 0..* NPCoreAddress Practitioner address
ObligationsActor
SHALL:populate-if-known NP Core Creator
SHALL:handle NP Core Consumer
SHALL:handle NP Core Server

doco Documentation for this format
NameNP Core ServerNP Core ConsumerNP Core Creatordoco
Practitioner
Practitioner / Slices for identifier
Practitioner / Slices for identifier / identifier:nhwr
Practitioner / Slices for identifier / identifier:nmc
Practitioner / Slices for identifier / identifier:nnc
Practitioner / Slices for identifier / identifier:namc
Practitioner / Slices for identifier / identifier:nhpc
Practitioner / Slices for identifier / identifier:npc
Practitioner / name
Practitioner / address

doco Documentation for this format

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
np-prac-1 error Practitioner A practitioner must have at least one council registration identifier (Nepal Medical Council, Nepal Nursing Council, Nepal Ayurveda Medical Council, Nepal Health Professional Council, or Nepal Pharmacy Council) or a National Health Workforce Registry (NHWR) national identifier. identifier.where( system = 'http://nmc.org.np' or system = 'http://nnc.org.np' or system = 'http://namc.org.np' or system = 'http://nhpc.org.np' or system = 'http://nepalpharmacycouncil.org.np' or system = 'http://nhwr.digitalhealth.gov.np' ).exists()

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NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Practitioner C 0..* Practitioner A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services
Constraints: np-prac-1
Practitioner.id This element is included in summaries. 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
Practitioner.meta This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
Practitioner.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
Practitioner.language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
Practitioner.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
Practitioner.contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
Practitioner.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Practitioner.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
Practitioner.Slices for identifier This element is included in summaries. 0..* Identifier An identifier for the person as this agent
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Practitioner.Slices for identifier.identifier:nhwr This element has obligations and must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 NPCoreNHWRIdentifier National Health Workforce Registry code
ObligationsActor
SHOULD:able-to-populate NP Core Creator
SHALL:handle NP Core Consumer
SHALL:handle NP Core Server
Practitioner.Slices for identifier.identifier:nmc This element has obligations and must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 NPCoreNMCIdentifier Nepal Medical Council registration number
ObligationsActor
SHOULD:able-to-populate NP Core Creator
SHALL:handle NP Core Consumer
SHALL:handle NP Core Server
Practitioner.Slices for identifier.identifier:nnc This element has obligations and must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 NPCoreNNCIdentifier Nepal Nursing Council registration number
ObligationsActor
SHOULD:able-to-populate NP Core Creator
SHALL:handle NP Core Consumer
SHALL:handle NP Core Server
Practitioner.Slices for identifier.identifier:namc This element has obligations and must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 NPCoreNAMCIdentifier Nepal Ayurveda Medical Council registration number
ObligationsActor
SHOULD:able-to-populate NP Core Creator
SHALL:handle NP Core Consumer
SHALL:handle NP Core Server
Practitioner.Slices for identifier.identifier:nhpc This element has obligations and must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 NPCoreNHPCIdentifier Nepal Health Professional Council registration number
ObligationsActor
SHOULD:able-to-populate NP Core Creator
SHALL:handle NP Core Consumer
SHALL:handle NP Core Server
Practitioner.Slices for identifier.identifier:npc This element has obligations and must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 NPCoreNPCIdentifier Nepal Pharmacy Council registration number
ObligationsActor
SHOULD:able-to-populate NP Core Creator
SHALL:handle NP Core Consumer
SHALL:handle NP Core Server
Practitioner.active This element is included in summaries. 0..1 boolean Whether this practitioner's record is in active use
Practitioner.name This element has obligations and must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..* HumanName The name(s) associated with the practitioner
ObligationsActor
SHALL:able-to-populate NP Core Creator
SHALL:handle NP Core Consumer
SHALL:handle NP Core Server
Practitioner.telecom This element is included in summaries. 0..* ContactPoint A contact detail for the practitioner (that apply to all roles)
Practitioner.address This element has obligations and must be supported. This element is included in summaries. C 0..* NPCoreAddress Practitioner address
Constraints: np-addr-1
ObligationsActor
SHALL:populate-if-known NP Core Creator
SHALL:handle NP Core Consumer
SHALL:handle NP Core Server
Practitioner.gender This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code male | female | other | unknown
Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
Practitioner.birthDate This element is included in summaries. 0..1 date The date on which the practitioner was born
Practitioner.photo 0..* Attachment Image of the person
Practitioner.qualification 0..* BackboneElement Certification, licenses, or training pertaining to the provision of care
Practitioner.qualification.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Practitioner.qualification.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Practitioner.qualification.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Practitioner.qualification.identifier 0..* Identifier An identifier for this qualification for the practitioner
Practitioner.qualification.code 1..1 CodeableConcept Coded representation of the qualification
Binding: v2 table 0360, Version 2.7 (example): Specific qualification the practitioner has to provide a service.
Practitioner.qualification.period 0..1 Period Period during which the qualification is valid
Practitioner.qualification.issuer 0..1 Reference(Organization) Organization that regulates and issues the qualification
Practitioner.communication 0..* CodeableConcept A language the practitioner can use in patient communication
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding


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NameNP Core ServerNP Core ConsumerNP Core Creatordoco
Practitioner
Practitioner / Slices for identifier
Practitioner / Slices for identifier / identifier:nhwr
Practitioner / Slices for identifier / identifier:nmc
Practitioner / Slices for identifier / identifier:nnc
Practitioner / Slices for identifier / identifier:namc
Practitioner / Slices for identifier / identifier:nhpc
Practitioner / Slices for identifier / identifier:npc
Practitioner / name
Practitioner / address

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Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Practitioner.language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Practitioner.gender Base required AdministrativeGender 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Practitioner.qualification.​code Base example v2 table 0360, Version 2.7 📦0360 FHIR Std.
Practitioner.communication Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Practitioner If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Practitioner If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4 error Practitioner If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5 error Practitioner If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Practitioner A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()
np-addr-1 error Practitioner.address The province, district, and localLevel extensions are Nepal-specific and SHALL only be present when country is "NP". (extension('http://fhir.digitalhealth.gov.np/core/StructureDefinition/np-core-province').exists() or extension('http://fhir.digitalhealth.gov.np/core/StructureDefinition/np-core-district').exists() or extension('http://fhir.digitalhealth.gov.np/core/StructureDefinition/np-core-local-level').exists()) implies country = 'NP'
np-prac-1 error Practitioner A practitioner must have at least one council registration identifier (Nepal Medical Council, Nepal Nursing Council, Nepal Ayurveda Medical Council, Nepal Health Professional Council, or Nepal Pharmacy Council) or a National Health Workforce Registry (NHWR) national identifier. identifier.where( system = 'http://nmc.org.np' or system = 'http://nnc.org.np' or system = 'http://namc.org.np' or system = 'http://nhpc.org.np' or system = 'http://nepalpharmacycouncil.org.np' or system = 'http://nhwr.digitalhealth.gov.np' ).exists()
NameNP Core ServerNP Core ConsumerNP Core Creatordoco
Practitioner
Practitioner / Slices for identifier
Practitioner / Slices for identifier / identifier:nhwr
Practitioner / Slices for identifier / identifier:nmc
Practitioner / Slices for identifier / identifier:nnc
Practitioner / Slices for identifier / identifier:namc
Practitioner / Slices for identifier / identifier:nhpc
Practitioner / Slices for identifier / identifier:npc
Practitioner / name
Practitioner / address

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