HumanName
Base StructureDefinition for HumanName Type: A human's name with the ability to identify parts and usage.
Complex data type in FHIR R4. Maturity: Not stated.
Elements
| Element | Type | Cardinality | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
id | string | 0..1 | Unique id for inter-element referencing |
extension | Extension | 0..* | Additional content defined by implementations |
use | code | 0..1 | usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden |
text | string | 0..1 | Text representation of the full name |
family | string | 0..1 | Family name (often called 'Surname') |
given | string | 0..* | Given names (not always 'first'). Includes middle names |
prefix | string | 0..* | Parts that come before the name |
suffix | string | 0..* | Parts that come after the name |
period | Period | 0..1 | Time period when name was/is in use |
Reference
Official FHIR R4 specification: HumanName.