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Data Type Profile: HL7ATCoreAddress - Detailed Descriptions

Active as of 2024-05-10

Definitions for the at-core-address data type profile.

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

0. Address
Invariantsat-addr-1: If the extension for street name is used then the value for line must not be empty (line.all($this.extension('http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/iso21090-ADXP-streetName').empty() or $this.hasValue()))
at-addr-2: If the extension for street number is used then the value for line must not be empty (line.all($this.extension('http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/iso21090-ADXP-houseNumber').empty() or $this.hasValue()))
at-addr-3: If the extension for floor/door number is used then the value for line must not be empty (line.all($this.extension('http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/iso21090-ADXP-additionalLocator').empty() or $this.hasValue()))
2. Address.line
Definition

This component contains the street name, street number, floor and/or door number or additonal information (e.g. street direction, P.O. Box number, delivery hints, and similar address information). This information can be split into structured values in the line-components each defined by international ISO extensions. If these extensions are used then the information they contain has to be written in a concatenated way in the line element itself as well. This makes the usage easier for systems which don't use address data in a structured way.

4. Address.line.extension
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Address.line.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ url
  • 6. Address.line.extension:street
    Slice Namestreet
    Definition

    Name of the street without the street number

    ShortName of the street
    Control0..1
    TypeExtension(ADXP Street Name) (Extension Type: string)
    8. Address.line.extension:streetNumber
    Slice NamestreetNumber
    Definition

    Number of the street without the street name

    ShortNumber of the street
    Control0..1
    TypeExtension(ADXP House Number) (Extension Type: string)
    10. Address.line.extension:floorDoorNumber
    Slice NamefloorDoorNumber
    Definition

    Floor and/or door number

    ShortFloor and/or door number
    Control0..1
    TypeExtension(ADXP Additional Locator) (Extension Type: string)
    12. Address.line.extension:additionalInformation
    Slice NameadditionalInformation
    Definition

    Additional information about the street address

    ShortAdditional Information
    Control0..1
    TypeExtension(Address Additional Information) (Extension Type: string)
    14. Address.district
    Control0..0
    16. Address.period
    Control0..0

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

    0. Address
    Definition

    An address expressed using postal conventions (as opposed to GPS or other location definition formats). This data type may be used to convey addresses for use in delivering mail as well as for visiting locations which might not be valid for mail delivery. There are a variety of postal address formats defined around the world.

    ShortAn address expressed using postal conventions (as opposed to GPS or other location definition formats)
    Comments

    Note: address is intended to describe postal addresses for administrative purposes, not to describe absolute geographical coordinates. Postal addresses are often used as proxies for physical locations (also see the Location resource).

    Control0..*
    This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
    Is Modifierfalse
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    at-addr-1: If the extension for street name is used then the value for line must not be empty (line.all($this.extension('http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/iso21090-ADXP-streetName').empty() or $this.hasValue()))
    at-addr-2: If the extension for street number is used then the value for line must not be empty (line.all($this.extension('http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/iso21090-ADXP-houseNumber').empty() or $this.hasValue()))
    at-addr-3: If the extension for floor/door number is used then the value for line must not be empty (line.all($this.extension('http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/iso21090-ADXP-additionalLocator').empty() or $this.hasValue()))
    2. Address.use
    Definition

    The purpose of this address.

    Shorthome | work | temp | old | billing - purpose of this address
    Comments

    Applications can assume that an address is current unless it explicitly says that it is temporary or old.

    Control0..1
    BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from AddressUsehttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/address-use|4.0.1
    (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/address-use|4.0.1)

    The use of an address.

    Typecode
    Is Modifiertrue because This is labeled as "Is Modifier" because applications should not mistake a temporary or old address etc.for a current/permanent one
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Summarytrue
    Requirements

    Allows an appropriate address to be chosen from a list of many.

    Example<br/><b>General</b>:home
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    4. Address.line
    Definition

    This component contains the street name, street number, floor and/or door number or additonal information (e.g. street direction, P.O. Box number, delivery hints, and similar address information). This information can be split into structured values in the line-components each defined by international ISO extensions. If these extensions are used then the information they contain has to be written in a concatenated way in the line element itself as well. This makes the usage easier for systems which don't use address data in a structured way.


    This component contains the house number, apartment number, street name, street direction, P.O. Box number, delivery hints, and similar address information.

    ShortStreet name, number, direction & P.O. Box etc.
    Control0..*
    Typestring
    Is Modifierfalse
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Summarytrue
    Example<br/><b>General</b>:137 Nowhere Street
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    6. Address.line.extension
    Definition

    An Extension


    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.

    ShortExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
    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.

    Control0..*
    TypeExtension
    Is Modifierfalse
    Summaryfalse
    Alternate Namesextensions, user content
    Invariantsele-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())
    ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
    SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Address.line.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
    • value @ url
    • 8. Address.line.extension:street
      Slice Namestreet
      Definition

      Name of the street without the street number

      ShortName of the street
      Control0..1
      TypeExtension(ADXP Street Name) (Extension Type: string)
      Is Modifierfalse
      Invariantsele-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())
      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())
      10. Address.line.extension:streetNumber
      Slice NamestreetNumber
      Definition

      Number of the street without the street name

      ShortNumber of the street
      Control0..1
      TypeExtension(ADXP House Number) (Extension Type: string)
      Is Modifierfalse
      Invariantsele-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())
      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())
      12. Address.line.extension:floorDoorNumber
      Slice NamefloorDoorNumber
      Definition

      Floor and/or door number

      ShortFloor and/or door number
      Control0..1
      TypeExtension(ADXP Additional Locator) (Extension Type: string)
      Is Modifierfalse
      Invariantsele-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())
      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())
      14. Address.line.extension:additionalInformation
      Slice NameadditionalInformation
      Definition

      Additional information about the street address

      ShortAdditional Information
      Control0..1
      This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
      TypeExtension(Address Additional Information) (Extension Type: string)
      Is Modifierfalse
      Invariantsele-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())
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      16. Address.district
      Definition

      The name of the administrative area (county).

      ShortDistrict name (aka county)
      Comments

      District is sometimes known as county, but in some regions 'county' is used in place of city (municipality), so county name should be conveyed in city instead.

      Control0..01
      Typestring
      Is Modifierfalse
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Summarytrue
      Alternate NamesCounty
      Example<br/><b>General</b>:Madison
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      18. Address.period
      Definition

      Time period when address was/is in use.

      ShortTime period when address was/is in use
      Control0..01
      TypePeriod
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      Allows addresses to be placed in historical context.

      Example<br/><b>General</b>:{ "start" : "2010-03-23", "end" : "2010-07-01" }
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))

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

      0. Address
      Definition

      An address expressed using postal conventions (as opposed to GPS or other location definition formats). This data type may be used to convey addresses for use in delivering mail as well as for visiting locations which might not be valid for mail delivery. There are a variety of postal address formats defined around the world.

      ShortAn address expressed using postal conventions (as opposed to GPS or other location definition formats)
      Comments

      Note: address is intended to describe postal addresses for administrative purposes, not to describe absolute geographical coordinates. Postal addresses are often used as proxies for physical locations (also see the Location resource).

      Control0..*
      This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
      Is Modifierfalse
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      at-addr-1: If the extension for street name is used then the value for line must not be empty (line.all($this.extension('http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/iso21090-ADXP-streetName').empty() or $this.hasValue()))
      at-addr-2: If the extension for street number is used then the value for line must not be empty (line.all($this.extension('http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/iso21090-ADXP-houseNumber').empty() or $this.hasValue()))
      at-addr-3: If the extension for floor/door number is used then the value for line must not be empty (line.all($this.extension('http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/iso21090-ADXP-additionalLocator').empty() or $this.hasValue()))
      2. Address.id
      Definition

      Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

      ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
      Control0..1
      Typestring
      Is Modifierfalse
      XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
      Summaryfalse
      4. Address.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.

      ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
      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.

      Control0..*
      TypeExtension
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Alternate Namesextensions, user content
      Invariantsele-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())
      SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Address.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
      • value @ url
      • 6. Address.use
        Definition

        The purpose of this address.

        Shorthome | work | temp | old | billing - purpose of this address
        Comments

        Applications can assume that an address is current unless it explicitly says that it is temporary or old.

        Control0..1
        BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from AddressUse
        (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/address-use|4.0.1)

        The use of an address.

        Typecode
        Is Modifiertrue because This is labeled as "Is Modifier" because applications should not mistake a temporary or old address etc.for a current/permanent one
        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
        Summarytrue
        Requirements

        Allows an appropriate address to be chosen from a list of many.

        Example<br/><b>General</b>:home
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        8. Address.type
        Definition

        Distinguishes between physical addresses (those you can visit) and mailing addresses (e.g. PO Boxes and care-of addresses). Most addresses are both.

        Shortpostal | physical | both
        Comments

        The definition of Address states that "address is intended to describe postal addresses, not physical locations". However, many applications track whether an address has a dual purpose of being a location that can be visited as well as being a valid delivery destination, and Postal addresses are often used as proxies for physical locations (also see the Location resource).

        Control0..1
        BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from AddressType
        (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/address-type|4.0.1)

        The type of an address (physical / postal).

        Typecode
        Is Modifierfalse
        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
        Summarytrue
        Example<br/><b>General</b>:both
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        10. Address.text
        Definition

        Specifies the entire address as it should be displayed e.g. on a postal label. This may be provided instead of or as well as the specific parts.

        ShortText representation of the address
        Comments

        Can provide both a text representation and parts. Applications updating an address SHALL ensure that when both text and parts are present, no content is included in the text that isn't found in a part.

        Control0..1
        Typestring
        Is Modifierfalse
        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
        Summarytrue
        Requirements

        A renderable, unencoded form.

        Example<br/><b>General</b>:137 Nowhere Street, Erewhon 9132
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        12. Address.line
        Definition

        This component contains the street name, street number, floor and/or door number or additonal information (e.g. street direction, P.O. Box number, delivery hints, and similar address information). This information can be split into structured values in the line-components each defined by international ISO extensions. If these extensions are used then the information they contain has to be written in a concatenated way in the line element itself as well. This makes the usage easier for systems which don't use address data in a structured way.

        ShortStreet name, number, direction & P.O. Box etc.
        Control0..*
        Typestring
        Is Modifierfalse
        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
        Summarytrue
        Example<br/><b>General</b>:137 Nowhere Street
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        14. Address.line.id
        Definition

        unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references)

        Shortxml:id (or equivalent in JSON)
        Control0..1
        Typestring
        Is Modifierfalse
        XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
        Summaryfalse
        16. Address.line.extension
        Definition

        An Extension

        ShortExtension
        Control0..*
        TypeExtension
        Is Modifierfalse
        Summaryfalse
        Invariantsele-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())
        SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Address.line.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
        • value @ url
        • 18. Address.line.extension:street
          Slice Namestreet
          Definition

          Name of the street without the street number

          ShortName of the street
          Control0..1
          TypeExtension(ADXP Street Name) (Extension Type: string)
          Is Modifierfalse
          Invariantsele-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())
          20. Address.line.extension:streetNumber
          Slice NamestreetNumber
          Definition

          Number of the street without the street name

          ShortNumber of the street
          Control0..1
          TypeExtension(ADXP House Number) (Extension Type: string)
          Is Modifierfalse
          Invariantsele-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())
          22. Address.line.extension:floorDoorNumber
          Slice NamefloorDoorNumber
          Definition

          Floor and/or door number

          ShortFloor and/or door number
          Control0..1
          TypeExtension(ADXP Additional Locator) (Extension Type: string)
          Is Modifierfalse
          Invariantsele-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())
          24. Address.line.extension:additionalInformation
          Slice NameadditionalInformation
          Definition

          Additional information about the street address

          ShortAdditional Information
          Control0..1
          This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
          TypeExtension(Address Additional Information) (Extension Type: string)
          Is Modifierfalse
          Invariantsele-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())
          26. Address.line.value
          Definition

          The actual value

          ShortPrimitive value for string
          Control0..1
          Typestring
          Is Modifierfalse
          XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
          Summaryfalse
          Max Length:1048576
          28. Address.city
          Definition

          The name of the city, town, suburb, village or other community or delivery center.

          ShortName of city, town etc.
          Control0..1
          Typestring
          Is Modifierfalse
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Summarytrue
          Alternate NamesMunicpality
          Example<br/><b>General</b>:Erewhon
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          30. Address.district
          Definition

          The name of the administrative area (county).

          ShortDistrict name (aka county)
          Comments

          District is sometimes known as county, but in some regions 'county' is used in place of city (municipality), so county name should be conveyed in city instead.

          Control0..0
          Typestring
          Is Modifierfalse
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Summarytrue
          Alternate NamesCounty
          Example<br/><b>General</b>:Madison
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          32. Address.state
          Definition

          Sub-unit of a country with limited sovereignty in a federally organized country. A code may be used if codes are in common use (e.g. US 2 letter state codes).

          ShortSub-unit of country (abbreviations ok)
          Control0..1
          Typestring
          Is Modifierfalse
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Summarytrue
          Alternate NamesProvince, Territory
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          34. Address.postalCode
          Definition

          A postal code designating a region defined by the postal service.

          ShortPostal code for area
          Control0..1
          Typestring
          Is Modifierfalse
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Summarytrue
          Alternate NamesZip
          Example<br/><b>General</b>:9132
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          36. Address.country
          Definition

          Country - a nation as commonly understood or generally accepted.

          ShortCountry (e.g. can be ISO 3166 2 or 3 letter code)
          Comments

          ISO 3166 3 letter codes can be used in place of a human readable country name.

          Control0..1
          Typestring
          Is Modifierfalse
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Summarytrue
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          38. Address.period
          Definition

          Time period when address was/is in use.

          ShortTime period when address was/is in use
          Control0..0
          TypePeriod
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          Allows addresses to be placed in historical context.

          Example<br/><b>General</b>:{ "start" : "2010-03-23", "end" : "2010-07-01" }
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))