Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Shared Care FHIR API
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Resource Profile: Record Of all healthcare services

Official URL: https://fhir-ig.digital.health.nz/shared-care/StructureDefinition/NationalHealthCareService Version: 0.0.1
Draft as of 2026-10-13 Computable Name: NationalHealthCareService

A HealthcareService Resource used to record the details of the service

A HealthcareService Resource used to record the details of the service

Usages:

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NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
HealthcareService 0..* HealthcareService The details of a healthcare service available at a location
HealthcareService.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
HealthcareService.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
HealthcareService.identifier This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Identifier External identifiers for this item
HealthcareService.identifier.use This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
HealthcareService.identifier.system This element is included in summaries. 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
HealthcareService.identifier.value This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
HealthcareService.active This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 boolean Whether this HealthcareService record is in active use
HealthcareService.name This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string Description of service as presented to a consumer while searching
HealthcareService.telecom 1..* ContactPoint Contacts related to the healthcare service

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Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
HealthcareService.identifier.​use Base required IdentifierUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression

This structure is derived from HealthcareService

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
HealthcareService 0..* HealthcareService The details of a healthcare service available at a location
HealthcareService.meta
HealthcareService.meta.profile 1..1 canonical(StructureDefinition) Profiles this resource claims to conform to
HealthcareService.contained 0..0 Contained, inline Resources
HealthcareService.identifier 1..1 Identifier External identifiers for this item
HealthcareService.identifier.use 1..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
HealthcareService.identifier.system 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
HealthcareService.identifier.value 1..1 string The value that is unique
HealthcareService.name 1..1 string Description of service as presented to a consumer while searching
HealthcareService.telecom 1..* ContactPoint Contacts related to the healthcare service

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NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
HealthcareService 0..* HealthcareService The details of a healthcare service available at a location
HealthcareService.id This element is included in summaries. 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
HealthcareService.meta This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
HealthcareService.meta.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
HealthcareService.meta.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
HealthcareService.meta.versionId This element is included in summaries. 0..1 id Version specific identifier
HealthcareService.meta.lastUpdated This element is included in summaries. 0..1 instant When the resource version last changed
HealthcareService.meta.source This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri Identifies where the resource comes from
HealthcareService.meta.profile This element is included in summaries. 1..1 canonical(StructureDefinition) Profiles this resource claims to conform to
HealthcareService.meta.security This element is included in summaries. 0..* Coding Security Labels applied to this resource
Binding: All Security Labels (extensible): Security Labels from the Healthcare Privacy and Security Classification System.
HealthcareService.meta.tag This element is included in summaries. 0..* Coding Tags applied to this resource
Binding: CommonTags (example): Codes that represent various types of tags, commonly workflow-related; e.g. "Needs review by Dr. Jones".
HealthcareService.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
HealthcareService.language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
HealthcareService.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
HealthcareService.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
HealthcareService.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
HealthcareService.identifier This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Identifier External identifiers for this item
HealthcareService.identifier.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
HealthcareService.identifier.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
HealthcareService.identifier.use This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
HealthcareService.identifier.type This element is included in summaries. 0..1 CodeableConcept Description of identifier
Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
HealthcareService.identifier.system This element is included in summaries. 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
HealthcareService.identifier.value This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
HealthcareService.identifier.period This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Period Time period when id is/was valid for use
HealthcareService.identifier.assigner This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Organization) Organization that issued id (may be just text)
HealthcareService.active This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 boolean Whether this HealthcareService record is in active use
HealthcareService.providedBy This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Organization) Organization that provides this service
HealthcareService.category This element is included in summaries. 0..* CodeableConcept Broad category of service being performed or delivered
Binding: ServiceCategory (example): A category of the service(s) that could be provided.
HealthcareService.type This element is included in summaries. 0..* CodeableConcept Type of service that may be delivered or performed
Binding: ServiceType (example): Additional details about where the content was created (e.g. clinical specialty).
HealthcareService.specialty This element is included in summaries. 0..* CodeableConcept Specialties handled by the HealthcareService
Binding: PracticeSettingCodeValueSet (preferred): A specialty that a healthcare service may provide.
HealthcareService.location This element is included in summaries. 0..* Reference(Location) Location(s) where service may be provided
HealthcareService.name This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string Description of service as presented to a consumer while searching
HealthcareService.comment This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Additional description and/or any specific issues not covered elsewhere
HealthcareService.extraDetails 0..1 markdown Extra details about the service that can't be placed in the other fields
HealthcareService.photo This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Attachment Facilitates quick identification of the service
HealthcareService.telecom 1..* ContactPoint Contacts related to the healthcare service
HealthcareService.coverageArea 0..* Reference(Location) Location(s) service is intended for/available to
HealthcareService.serviceProvisionCode 0..* CodeableConcept Conditions under which service is available/offered
Binding: ServiceProvisionConditions (example): The code(s) that detail the conditions under which the healthcare service is available/offered.
HealthcareService.eligibility 0..* BackboneElement Specific eligibility requirements required to use the service
HealthcareService.eligibility.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
HealthcareService.eligibility.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
HealthcareService.eligibility.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
HealthcareService.eligibility.code 0..1 CodeableConcept Coded value for the eligibility
Binding Description: (example): Coded values underwhich a specific service is made available.
HealthcareService.eligibility.comment 0..1 markdown Describes the eligibility conditions for the service
HealthcareService.program 0..* CodeableConcept Programs that this service is applicable to
Binding: Program (example): Government or local programs that this service applies to.
HealthcareService.characteristic 0..* CodeableConcept Collection of characteristics (attributes)
Binding Description: (example): A custom attribute that could be provided at a service (e.g. Wheelchair accessibiliy).
HealthcareService.communication 0..* CodeableConcept The language that this service is offered in
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding

HealthcareService.referralMethod 0..* CodeableConcept Ways that the service accepts referrals
Binding: ReferralMethod (example): The methods of referral can be used when referring to a specific HealthCareService resource.
HealthcareService.appointmentRequired 0..1 boolean If an appointment is required for access to this service
HealthcareService.availableTime 0..* BackboneElement Times the Service Site is available
HealthcareService.availableTime.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
HealthcareService.availableTime.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
HealthcareService.availableTime.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
HealthcareService.availableTime.daysOfWeek 0..* code mon | tue | wed | thu | fri | sat | sun
Binding: DaysOfWeek (required): The days of the week.
HealthcareService.availableTime.allDay 0..1 boolean Always available? e.g. 24 hour service
HealthcareService.availableTime.availableStartTime 0..1 time Opening time of day (ignored if allDay = true)
HealthcareService.availableTime.availableEndTime 0..1 time Closing time of day (ignored if allDay = true)
HealthcareService.notAvailable 0..* BackboneElement Not available during this time due to provided reason
HealthcareService.notAvailable.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
HealthcareService.notAvailable.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
HealthcareService.notAvailable.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
HealthcareService.notAvailable.description 1..1 string Reason presented to the user explaining why time not available
HealthcareService.notAvailable.during 0..1 Period Service not available from this date
HealthcareService.availabilityExceptions 0..1 string Description of availability exceptions
HealthcareService.endpoint 0..* Reference(Endpoint) Technical endpoints providing access to electronic services operated for the healthcare service

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
HealthcareService.meta.​security Base extensible SecurityLabels 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
HealthcareService.meta.​tag Base example Common Tags 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
HealthcareService.language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
HealthcareService.identifier.​use Base required IdentifierUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
HealthcareService.identifier.​type Base extensible IdentifierType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
HealthcareService.category Base example Service category 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
HealthcareService.type Base example Service type 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
HealthcareService.specialty Base preferred Practice Setting Code Value Set 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
HealthcareService.serviceProvisionCode Base example ServiceProvisionConditions 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
HealthcareService.eligibility.​code Base example Not State Unknown
HealthcareService.program Base example Program 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
HealthcareService.characteristic Base example Not State Unknown
HealthcareService.communication Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
HealthcareService.referralMethod Base example ReferralMethod 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
HealthcareService.availableTime.​daysOfWeek Base required DaysOfWeek 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression

This structure is derived from HealthcareService

Summary

Mandatory: 7 elements(1 nested mandatory element)
Prohibited: 1 element

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
HealthcareService 0..* HealthcareService The details of a healthcare service available at a location
HealthcareService.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
HealthcareService.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
HealthcareService.identifier This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Identifier External identifiers for this item
HealthcareService.identifier.use This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
HealthcareService.identifier.system This element is included in summaries. 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
HealthcareService.identifier.value This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
HealthcareService.active This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 boolean Whether this HealthcareService record is in active use
HealthcareService.name This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string Description of service as presented to a consumer while searching
HealthcareService.telecom 1..* ContactPoint Contacts related to the healthcare service

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
HealthcareService.identifier.​use Base required IdentifierUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression

Differential View

This structure is derived from HealthcareService

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
HealthcareService 0..* HealthcareService The details of a healthcare service available at a location
HealthcareService.meta
HealthcareService.meta.profile 1..1 canonical(StructureDefinition) Profiles this resource claims to conform to
HealthcareService.contained 0..0 Contained, inline Resources
HealthcareService.identifier 1..1 Identifier External identifiers for this item
HealthcareService.identifier.use 1..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
HealthcareService.identifier.system 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
HealthcareService.identifier.value 1..1 string The value that is unique
HealthcareService.active 1..1 boolean Whether this HealthcareService record is in active use
HealthcareService.name 1..1 string Description of service as presented to a consumer while searching
HealthcareService.telecom 1..* ContactPoint Contacts related to the healthcare service

doco Documentation for this format

Snapshot View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
HealthcareService 0..* HealthcareService The details of a healthcare service available at a location
HealthcareService.id This element is included in summaries. 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
HealthcareService.meta This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
HealthcareService.meta.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
HealthcareService.meta.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
HealthcareService.meta.versionId This element is included in summaries. 0..1 id Version specific identifier
HealthcareService.meta.lastUpdated This element is included in summaries. 0..1 instant When the resource version last changed
HealthcareService.meta.source This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri Identifies where the resource comes from
HealthcareService.meta.profile This element is included in summaries. 1..1 canonical(StructureDefinition) Profiles this resource claims to conform to
HealthcareService.meta.security This element is included in summaries. 0..* Coding Security Labels applied to this resource
Binding: All Security Labels (extensible): Security Labels from the Healthcare Privacy and Security Classification System.
HealthcareService.meta.tag This element is included in summaries. 0..* Coding Tags applied to this resource
Binding: CommonTags (example): Codes that represent various types of tags, commonly workflow-related; e.g. "Needs review by Dr. Jones".
HealthcareService.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
HealthcareService.language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
HealthcareService.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
HealthcareService.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
HealthcareService.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
HealthcareService.identifier This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Identifier External identifiers for this item
HealthcareService.identifier.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
HealthcareService.identifier.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
HealthcareService.identifier.use This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
HealthcareService.identifier.type This element is included in summaries. 0..1 CodeableConcept Description of identifier
Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
HealthcareService.identifier.system This element is included in summaries. 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
HealthcareService.identifier.value This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
HealthcareService.identifier.period This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Period Time period when id is/was valid for use
HealthcareService.identifier.assigner This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Organization) Organization that issued id (may be just text)
HealthcareService.active This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 boolean Whether this HealthcareService record is in active use
HealthcareService.providedBy This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Organization) Organization that provides this service
HealthcareService.category This element is included in summaries. 0..* CodeableConcept Broad category of service being performed or delivered
Binding: ServiceCategory (example): A category of the service(s) that could be provided.
HealthcareService.type This element is included in summaries. 0..* CodeableConcept Type of service that may be delivered or performed
Binding: ServiceType (example): Additional details about where the content was created (e.g. clinical specialty).
HealthcareService.specialty This element is included in summaries. 0..* CodeableConcept Specialties handled by the HealthcareService
Binding: PracticeSettingCodeValueSet (preferred): A specialty that a healthcare service may provide.
HealthcareService.location This element is included in summaries. 0..* Reference(Location) Location(s) where service may be provided
HealthcareService.name This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string Description of service as presented to a consumer while searching
HealthcareService.comment This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Additional description and/or any specific issues not covered elsewhere
HealthcareService.extraDetails 0..1 markdown Extra details about the service that can't be placed in the other fields
HealthcareService.photo This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Attachment Facilitates quick identification of the service
HealthcareService.telecom 1..* ContactPoint Contacts related to the healthcare service
HealthcareService.coverageArea 0..* Reference(Location) Location(s) service is intended for/available to
HealthcareService.serviceProvisionCode 0..* CodeableConcept Conditions under which service is available/offered
Binding: ServiceProvisionConditions (example): The code(s) that detail the conditions under which the healthcare service is available/offered.
HealthcareService.eligibility 0..* BackboneElement Specific eligibility requirements required to use the service
HealthcareService.eligibility.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
HealthcareService.eligibility.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
HealthcareService.eligibility.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
HealthcareService.eligibility.code 0..1 CodeableConcept Coded value for the eligibility
Binding Description: (example): Coded values underwhich a specific service is made available.
HealthcareService.eligibility.comment 0..1 markdown Describes the eligibility conditions for the service
HealthcareService.program 0..* CodeableConcept Programs that this service is applicable to
Binding: Program (example): Government or local programs that this service applies to.
HealthcareService.characteristic 0..* CodeableConcept Collection of characteristics (attributes)
Binding Description: (example): A custom attribute that could be provided at a service (e.g. Wheelchair accessibiliy).
HealthcareService.communication 0..* CodeableConcept The language that this service is offered in
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding

HealthcareService.referralMethod 0..* CodeableConcept Ways that the service accepts referrals
Binding: ReferralMethod (example): The methods of referral can be used when referring to a specific HealthCareService resource.
HealthcareService.appointmentRequired 0..1 boolean If an appointment is required for access to this service
HealthcareService.availableTime 0..* BackboneElement Times the Service Site is available
HealthcareService.availableTime.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
HealthcareService.availableTime.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
HealthcareService.availableTime.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
HealthcareService.availableTime.daysOfWeek 0..* code mon | tue | wed | thu | fri | sat | sun
Binding: DaysOfWeek (required): The days of the week.
HealthcareService.availableTime.allDay 0..1 boolean Always available? e.g. 24 hour service
HealthcareService.availableTime.availableStartTime 0..1 time Opening time of day (ignored if allDay = true)
HealthcareService.availableTime.availableEndTime 0..1 time Closing time of day (ignored if allDay = true)
HealthcareService.notAvailable 0..* BackboneElement Not available during this time due to provided reason
HealthcareService.notAvailable.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
HealthcareService.notAvailable.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
HealthcareService.notAvailable.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
HealthcareService.notAvailable.description 1..1 string Reason presented to the user explaining why time not available
HealthcareService.notAvailable.during 0..1 Period Service not available from this date
HealthcareService.availabilityExceptions 0..1 string Description of availability exceptions
HealthcareService.endpoint 0..* Reference(Endpoint) Technical endpoints providing access to electronic services operated for the healthcare service

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
HealthcareService.meta.​security Base extensible SecurityLabels 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
HealthcareService.meta.​tag Base example Common Tags 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
HealthcareService.language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
HealthcareService.identifier.​use Base required IdentifierUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
HealthcareService.identifier.​type Base extensible IdentifierType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
HealthcareService.category Base example Service category 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
HealthcareService.type Base example Service type 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
HealthcareService.specialty Base preferred Practice Setting Code Value Set 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
HealthcareService.serviceProvisionCode Base example ServiceProvisionConditions 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
HealthcareService.eligibility.​code Base example Not State Unknown
HealthcareService.program Base example Program 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
HealthcareService.characteristic Base example Not State Unknown
HealthcareService.communication Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
HealthcareService.referralMethod Base example ReferralMethod 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
HealthcareService.availableTime.​daysOfWeek Base required DaysOfWeek 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression

This structure is derived from HealthcareService

Summary

Mandatory: 7 elements(1 nested mandatory element)
Prohibited: 1 element

 

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