Constraints
- Mandatory(Given Name OR Surname)
Stereotype(s)
n/a
Attributes
| Attribute | Type | Multiplicity | Attribute note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Given Name | String | 0..* | The person’s first name(s). If official, must be as indicated on the person's government-issued identification (e.g., health card, driver’s licence, passport). Otherwise, can be the person's usual name or the first name thereof, or a temporary name, a nickname, etc.
Note: the order of given names matters. E.g., John Paul and Paul John, where John and Paul are given names, are generally different individuals. |
| Middle Name | String | 0..* | The person’s middle name. If official, must be as indicated, if present, on the person's government-issued identification (e.g., health card, driver's licence, passport).
Note: the order of middle names matters: e.g., John Brian Peter and John Peter Brian, where Peter and Brian are middle names, are generally different individuals. |
| Surname | String | 0..1 | |
| Person Name Type Code | Codeable Concept | 1 | Uniquely specifies the use of a person’s name (e.g., usual, official, temporary).
Value Set: https://fhir.infoway-inforoute.ca/ValueSet/nameuse |
| Person Name Effective Period | Period | 1 | The period when the information specified is valid.
Data type is Date.
Start of period is mandatory. |
Relationships
| From class | From multiplicity | Relationship | To class | To multiplicity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Person | 0..* | has (composition) | Person Name | 0..* |
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How to cite:
Canadian Institute for Health Information. Person Name. Accessed November 02, 2026.
