EHDS Logical Information Models
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EHDS Logical Information Models, published by Xt-EHR. This guide is not an authorized publication; it is the continuous build for version 0.1.0 built by the FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) CI Build. This version is based on the current content of https://github.com/Xt-EHR/xt-ehr-common/tree/main and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions

Logical Model: EHDSPatient - Detailed Descriptions

Draft as of 2025-07-25

Definitions for the EHDSPatient logical model.

Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be foundhere

0. EHDSPatient
Definition

EHDS refined base model for patient (subject of care) information


Base definition for all types defined in FHIR type system.

ShortPatient modelBase for all types and resources
Control0..*
Is Modifierfalse
Logical ModelInstances of this logical model are not marked to be the target of a Reference
2. EHDSPatient.personalIdentifier
Definition

An identifier of the patient that is unique within a defined scope (typically a national patient identifier, but it can also be a temporary identifier issued by the EHR).

ShortAn identifier of the patient that is unique within a defined scope (typically a national patient identifier, but it can also be a temporary identifier issued by the EHR).
Control1..*
TypeIdentifier
4. EHDSPatient.name
Definition

Name might consist of name parts, e.g. Given name or names, family name/surname, name prefix etc.

ShortName associated with the patient/subject.
Control0..*
Typehttps://www.xt-ehr.eu/specifications/fhir/StructureDefinition/EHDSHumanName
6. EHDSPatient.dateOfBirth
Definition

The date of birth of the patient [ISO TS 22220]. As age of the patient might be important for correct interpretation of the test result values, complete date of birth should be provided.

ShortDate of birth
Control0..1
TypedateTime
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
8. EHDSPatient.administrativeGender
Definition

This field must contain a recognized valid value for "administrative gender". If different, "physiological gender" should be communicated elsewhere.

ShortAdministrative gender
Control0..1
Binding

HL7 Administrative Gender

TypeCodeableConcept
10. EHDSPatient.address
Definition

The addresses are always sequences of address parts (e.g. street address line, country, postal code, city) even if postal address formats may vary depending on the country. An address may or may not include a specific use code; if this attribute is not present it is assumed to be the default address useful for any purpose.

ShortMailing and home or office addresses.
Control0..*
Typehttps://www.xt-ehr.eu/specifications/fhir/StructureDefinition/EHDSAddress
12. EHDSPatient.telecom
Definition

Telecommunication contact information (addresses) associated to a person.

ShortTelecommunication contact information (addresses) associated to a person.
Control0..*
Typehttps://www.xt-ehr.eu/specifications/fhir/StructureDefinition/EHDSTelecom
14. EHDSPatient.maritalStatus
Definition

Marital (civil) status of a patient

ShortMarital (civil) status of a patient
Control0..1
Binding

HL7 marital-status

TypeCodeableConcept
16. EHDSPatient.communicationLanguage
Definition

The language which can be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health.

ShortThe language which can be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health.
Control0..*
Binding

BCP 47

TypeCodeableConcept

Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be foundhere

0. EHDSPatient
Definition

EHDS refined base model for patient (subject of care) information

ShortPatient model
Logical ModelInstances of this logical model are not marked to be the target of a Reference
2. EHDSPatient.personalIdentifier
Definition

An identifier of the patient that is unique within a defined scope (typically a national patient identifier, but it can also be a temporary identifier issued by the EHR).

ShortAn identifier of the patient that is unique within a defined scope (typically a national patient identifier, but it can also be a temporary identifier issued by the EHR).
Control1..*
TypeIdentifier
4. EHDSPatient.name
Definition

Name might consist of name parts, e.g. Given name or names, family name/surname, name prefix etc.

ShortName associated with the patient/subject.
Control0..*
Typehttps://www.xt-ehr.eu/specifications/fhir/StructureDefinition/EHDSHumanName
6. EHDSPatient.dateOfBirth
Definition

The date of birth of the patient [ISO TS 22220]. As age of the patient might be important for correct interpretation of the test result values, complete date of birth should be provided.

ShortDate of birth
Control0..1
TypedateTime
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
8. EHDSPatient.administrativeGender
Definition

This field must contain a recognized valid value for "administrative gender". If different, "physiological gender" should be communicated elsewhere.

ShortAdministrative gender
Control0..1
Binding

HL7 Administrative Gender

TypeCodeableConcept
10. EHDSPatient.address
Definition

The addresses are always sequences of address parts (e.g. street address line, country, postal code, city) even if postal address formats may vary depending on the country. An address may or may not include a specific use code; if this attribute is not present it is assumed to be the default address useful for any purpose.

ShortMailing and home or office addresses.
Control0..*
Typehttps://www.xt-ehr.eu/specifications/fhir/StructureDefinition/EHDSAddress
12. EHDSPatient.telecom
Definition

Telecommunication contact information (addresses) associated to a person.

ShortTelecommunication contact information (addresses) associated to a person.
Control0..*
Typehttps://www.xt-ehr.eu/specifications/fhir/StructureDefinition/EHDSTelecom
14. EHDSPatient.maritalStatus
Definition

Marital (civil) status of a patient

ShortMarital (civil) status of a patient
Control0..1
Binding

HL7 marital-status

TypeCodeableConcept
16. EHDSPatient.communicationLanguage
Definition

The language which can be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health.

ShortThe language which can be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health.
Control0..*
Binding

BCP 47

TypeCodeableConcept

Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be foundhere

0. EHDSPatient
Definition

EHDS refined base model for patient (subject of care) information

ShortPatient model
Control0..*
Is Modifierfalse
Logical ModelInstances of this logical model are not marked to be the target of a Reference
2. EHDSPatient.personalIdentifier
Definition

An identifier of the patient that is unique within a defined scope (typically a national patient identifier, but it can also be a temporary identifier issued by the EHR).

ShortAn identifier of the patient that is unique within a defined scope (typically a national patient identifier, but it can also be a temporary identifier issued by the EHR).
Control1..*
TypeIdentifier
4. EHDSPatient.name
Definition

Name might consist of name parts, e.g. Given name or names, family name/surname, name prefix etc.

ShortName associated with the patient/subject.
Control0..*
Typehttps://www.xt-ehr.eu/specifications/fhir/StructureDefinition/EHDSHumanName
6. EHDSPatient.dateOfBirth
Definition

The date of birth of the patient [ISO TS 22220]. As age of the patient might be important for correct interpretation of the test result values, complete date of birth should be provided.

ShortDate of birth
Control0..1
TypedateTime
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
8. EHDSPatient.administrativeGender
Definition

This field must contain a recognized valid value for "administrative gender". If different, "physiological gender" should be communicated elsewhere.

ShortAdministrative gender
Control0..1
Binding

HL7 Administrative Gender

TypeCodeableConcept
10. EHDSPatient.address
Definition

The addresses are always sequences of address parts (e.g. street address line, country, postal code, city) even if postal address formats may vary depending on the country. An address may or may not include a specific use code; if this attribute is not present it is assumed to be the default address useful for any purpose.

ShortMailing and home or office addresses.
Control0..*
Typehttps://www.xt-ehr.eu/specifications/fhir/StructureDefinition/EHDSAddress
12. EHDSPatient.telecom
Definition

Telecommunication contact information (addresses) associated to a person.

ShortTelecommunication contact information (addresses) associated to a person.
Control0..*
Typehttps://www.xt-ehr.eu/specifications/fhir/StructureDefinition/EHDSTelecom
14. EHDSPatient.maritalStatus
Definition

Marital (civil) status of a patient

ShortMarital (civil) status of a patient
Control0..1
Binding

HL7 marital-status

TypeCodeableConcept
16. EHDSPatient.communicationLanguage
Definition

The language which can be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health.

ShortThe language which can be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health.
Control0..*
Binding

BCP 47

TypeCodeableConcept