IE Medication Events Implementation Guide
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Resource Profile: IE MPD RelatedPerson

Official URL: https://hl7-ie.github.io/medication-events/fhir/StructureDefinition/ie-mpd-relatedperson Version: 0.1.0
Draft as of 2026-09-28 Computable Name: IEMpdRelatedPerson

The IE Medication Events RelatedPerson profile sets minimum expectations for the RelatedPerson resource to record, search, and fetch related person data associated with a patient, based on Irish requirements.

Usages:

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NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. RelatedPerson 0..* RelatedPerson(4.0.1) A person that is related to a patient, but who is not a direct target of care
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
Constraints: ext-1
... active ?!SΣ 0..1 boolean Whether this related person's record is in active use
... relationship SΣ 0..* CodeableConcept The nature of the relationship
Binding: PatientRelationshipType (preferred): The nature of the relationship between a patient and the related person.
... name SΣ 1..* HumanName A name associated with the person

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
RelatedPerson.relationship Base preferred Patient relationship type 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

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

This structure is derived from RelatedPerson

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. RelatedPerson 0..* RelatedPerson(4.0.1) A person that is related to a patient, but who is not a direct target of care
... active S 0..1 boolean Whether this related person's record is in active use
... patient S 1..1 Reference(IE MPD Patient(0.1.0)) The patient this person is related to
... relationship S 0..* CodeableConcept The nature of the relationship

doco Documentation for this format
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. RelatedPerson 0..* RelatedPerson(4.0.1) A person that is related to a patient, but who is not a direct target of care
... 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
... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Constraints: ext-1
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
Constraints: ext-1
... identifier Σ 0..* Identifier A human identifier for this person
... active ?!SΣ 0..1 boolean Whether this related person's record is in active use
... patient SΣ 1..1 Reference(IE MPD Patient(0.1.0)) The patient this person is related to
... relationship SΣ 0..* CodeableConcept The nature of the relationship
Binding: PatientRelationshipType (preferred): The nature of the relationship between a patient and the related person.
... name SΣ 1..* HumanName A name associated with the person
... telecom Σ 0..* ContactPoint A contact detail for the person
... gender Σ 0..1 code male | female | other | unknown
Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
... birthDate Σ 0..1 date The date on which the related person was born
... address Σ 0..* Address Address where the related person can be contacted or visited
... photo 0..* Attachment Image of the person
... period 0..1 Period Period of time that this relationship is considered valid
... communication 0..* BackboneElement A language which may be used to communicate with about the patient's health
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Constraints: ext-1
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Constraints: ext-1
.... language 1..1 CodeableConcept The language which can be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
.... preferred 0..1 boolean Language preference indicator

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
RelatedPerson.language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.relationship Base preferred Patient relationship type 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.gender Base required AdministrativeGender 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.communication.​language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error RelatedPerson If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error RelatedPerson 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 RelatedPerson 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 RelatedPerson If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice RelatedPerson A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error RelatedPerson.meta, RelatedPerson.implicitRules, RelatedPerson.language, RelatedPerson.text, RelatedPerson.extension, RelatedPerson.modifierExtension, RelatedPerson.identifier, RelatedPerson.active, RelatedPerson.patient, RelatedPerson.relationship, RelatedPerson.name, RelatedPerson.telecom, RelatedPerson.gender, RelatedPerson.birthDate, RelatedPerson.address, RelatedPerson.photo, RelatedPerson.period, RelatedPerson.communication, RelatedPerson.communication.extension, RelatedPerson.communication.modifierExtension, RelatedPerson.communication.language, RelatedPerson.communication.preferred All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error RelatedPerson.extension, RelatedPerson.modifierExtension, RelatedPerson.communication.extension, RelatedPerson.communication.modifierExtension Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()

This structure is derived from RelatedPerson

Summary

Mandatory: 1 element
Must-Support: 4 elements

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. RelatedPerson 0..* RelatedPerson(4.0.1) A person that is related to a patient, but who is not a direct target of care
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
Constraints: ext-1
... active ?!SΣ 0..1 boolean Whether this related person's record is in active use
... relationship SΣ 0..* CodeableConcept The nature of the relationship
Binding: PatientRelationshipType (preferred): The nature of the relationship between a patient and the related person.
... name SΣ 1..* HumanName A name associated with the person

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
RelatedPerson.relationship Base preferred Patient relationship type 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

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

Differential View

This structure is derived from RelatedPerson

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. RelatedPerson 0..* RelatedPerson(4.0.1) A person that is related to a patient, but who is not a direct target of care
... active S 0..1 boolean Whether this related person's record is in active use
... patient S 1..1 Reference(IE MPD Patient(0.1.0)) The patient this person is related to
... relationship S 0..* CodeableConcept The nature of the relationship

doco Documentation for this format

Snapshot View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. RelatedPerson 0..* RelatedPerson(4.0.1) A person that is related to a patient, but who is not a direct target of care
... 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
... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Constraints: ext-1
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
Constraints: ext-1
... identifier Σ 0..* Identifier A human identifier for this person
... active ?!SΣ 0..1 boolean Whether this related person's record is in active use
... patient SΣ 1..1 Reference(IE MPD Patient(0.1.0)) The patient this person is related to
... relationship SΣ 0..* CodeableConcept The nature of the relationship
Binding: PatientRelationshipType (preferred): The nature of the relationship between a patient and the related person.
... name SΣ 1..* HumanName A name associated with the person
... telecom Σ 0..* ContactPoint A contact detail for the person
... gender Σ 0..1 code male | female | other | unknown
Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
... birthDate Σ 0..1 date The date on which the related person was born
... address Σ 0..* Address Address where the related person can be contacted or visited
... photo 0..* Attachment Image of the person
... period 0..1 Period Period of time that this relationship is considered valid
... communication 0..* BackboneElement A language which may be used to communicate with about the patient's health
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Constraints: ext-1
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Constraints: ext-1
.... language 1..1 CodeableConcept The language which can be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
.... preferred 0..1 boolean Language preference indicator

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
RelatedPerson.language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.relationship Base preferred Patient relationship type 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.gender Base required AdministrativeGender 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
RelatedPerson.communication.​language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error RelatedPerson If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error RelatedPerson 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 RelatedPerson 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 RelatedPerson If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice RelatedPerson A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error RelatedPerson.meta, RelatedPerson.implicitRules, RelatedPerson.language, RelatedPerson.text, RelatedPerson.extension, RelatedPerson.modifierExtension, RelatedPerson.identifier, RelatedPerson.active, RelatedPerson.patient, RelatedPerson.relationship, RelatedPerson.name, RelatedPerson.telecom, RelatedPerson.gender, RelatedPerson.birthDate, RelatedPerson.address, RelatedPerson.photo, RelatedPerson.period, RelatedPerson.communication, RelatedPerson.communication.extension, RelatedPerson.communication.modifierExtension, RelatedPerson.communication.language, RelatedPerson.communication.preferred All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error RelatedPerson.extension, RelatedPerson.modifierExtension, RelatedPerson.communication.extension, RelatedPerson.communication.modifierExtension Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()

This structure is derived from RelatedPerson

Summary

Mandatory: 1 element
Must-Support: 4 elements

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

 

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