## Profile Comparison between https://gematik.de/fhir/ti/StructureDefinition/ti-practitioner-role vs https://gematik.de/fhir/ti/StructureDefinition/ti-practitioner-role

Left: | TI PractitionerRole (https://gematik.de/fhir/ti/StructureDefinition/ti-practitioner-role)
Right: | TI PractitionerRole (https://gematik.de/fhir/ti/StructureDefinition/ti-practitioner-role)

### Messages

Information | StructureDefinition.comment | Values for comment differ: 'This value is always populated except when the resource is first being created. The server / resource manager sets this value; what a client provides is irrelevant. This is equivalent to the HTTP Last-Modified and SHOULD have the same value on a [read](http.html#read) interaction.' vs 'This value is always populated except when the resource is first being created. The server / resource manager sets this value; what a client provides is irrelevant. This is equivalent to the HTTP Last-Modified and SHOULD have the same value on a [read](http://hl7.org/fhir/R4/http.html#read) interaction.'
Information | StructureDefinition.definition | Values for definition differ: 'A uri that identifies the source system of the resource. This provides a minimal amount of [Provenance](provenance.html#) information that can be used to track or differentiate the source of information in the resource. The source may identify another FHIR server, document, message, database, etc.' vs 'A uri that identifies the source system of the resource. This provides a minimal amount of [Provenance](http://hl7.org/fhir/R4/provenance.html#) information that can be used to track or differentiate the source of information in the resource. The source may identify another FHIR server, document, message, database, etc.'
Information | StructureDefinition.definition | Values for definition differ: 'A list of profiles (references to [StructureDefinition](structuredefinition.html#) resources) that this resource claims to conform to. The URL is a reference to [StructureDefinition.url](structuredefinition-definitions.html#StructureDefinition.url).' vs 'A list of profiles (references to [StructureDefinition](http://hl7.org/fhir/R4/structuredefinition.html#) resources) that this resource claims to conform to. The URL is a reference to [StructureDefinition.url](http://hl7.org/fhir/R4/structuredefinition-definitions.html#StructureDefinition.url).'
Information | PractitionerRole.language | Example/preferred bindings differ at PractitionerRole.language using binding from TIPractitionerRole
Information | StructureDefinition.requirements | Values for requirements differ: 'Modifier extensions allow for extensions that *cannot* be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the [definition of modifier extensions](extensibility.html#modifierExtension).' vs 'Modifier extensions allow for extensions that *cannot* be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the [definition of modifier extensions](http://hl7.org/fhir/R4/extensibility.html#modifierExtension).'
Information | StructureDefinition.comment | Values for comment differ: 'A Period specifies a range of time; the context of use will specify whether the entire range applies (e.g. 'the patient was an inpatient of the hospital for this time range') or one value from the range applies (e.g. 'give to the patient between these two times'). Period is not used for a duration (a measure of elapsed time). See [Duration](datatypes.html#Duration).' vs 'A Period specifies a range of time; the context of use will specify whether the entire range applies (e.g. 'the patient was an inpatient of the hospital for this time range') or one value from the range applies (e.g. 'give to the patient between these two times'). Period is not used for a duration (a measure of elapsed time). See [Duration](http://hl7.org/fhir/R4/datatypes.html#Duration).'
Information | PractitionerRole.specialty | Example/preferred bindings differ at PractitionerRole.specialty using binding from TIPractitionerRole
Information | StructureDefinition.comment | Values for comment differ: 'A Period specifies a range of time; the context of use will specify whether the entire range applies (e.g. 'the patient was an inpatient of the hospital for this time range') or one value from the range applies (e.g. 'give to the patient between these two times'). Period is not used for a duration (a measure of elapsed time). See [Duration](datatypes.html#Duration).' vs 'A Period specifies a range of time; the context of use will specify whether the entire range applies (e.g. 'the patient was an inpatient of the hospital for this time range') or one value from the range applies (e.g. 'give to the patient between these two times'). Period is not used for a duration (a measure of elapsed time). See [Duration](http://hl7.org/fhir/R4/datatypes.html#Duration).'
Information | StructureDefinition.requirements | Values for requirements differ: 'Modifier extensions allow for extensions that *cannot* be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the [definition of modifier extensions](extensibility.html#modifierExtension).' vs 'Modifier extensions allow for extensions that *cannot* be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the [definition of modifier extensions](http://hl7.org/fhir/R4/extensibility.html#modifierExtension).'
Information | StructureDefinition.requirements | Values for requirements differ: 'Modifier extensions allow for extensions that *cannot* be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the [definition of modifier extensions](extensibility.html#modifierExtension).' vs 'Modifier extensions allow for extensions that *cannot* be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the [definition of modifier extensions](http://hl7.org/fhir/R4/extensibility.html#modifierExtension).'
Information | StructureDefinition.comment | Values for comment differ: 'A Period specifies a range of time; the context of use will specify whether the entire range applies (e.g. 'the patient was an inpatient of the hospital for this time range') or one value from the range applies (e.g. 'give to the patient between these two times'). Period is not used for a duration (a measure of elapsed time). See [Duration](datatypes.html#Duration).' vs 'A Period specifies a range of time; the context of use will specify whether the entire range applies (e.g. 'the patient was an inpatient of the hospital for this time range') or one value from the range applies (e.g. 'give to the patient between these two times'). Period is not used for a duration (a measure of elapsed time). See [Duration](http://hl7.org/fhir/R4/datatypes.html#Duration).'

### Metadata

Name | Value | Comments
--- | --- | ---
abstract | false |
baseDefinition | http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/PractitionerRole |
copyright |  | gematik GmbH / Dieses Artefakt ist lizenziert unter [Apache License](./license.html), Version 2.0. | Added the item 'gematik GmbH / Dieses Artefakt ist lizenziert unter [Apache License](./license.html), Version 2.0.'
date | 2025-09-12 |
description | Dieses Profil beschreibt die Verwendung der FHIR-Ressource PractitionerRole in der Telematikinfrastruktur (TI). Es wird verwendet, um die Rolle und Funktion einer Gesundheitsfachperson innerhalb einer Organisation zu definieren. |
experimental | false |
fhirVersion | 4.0.1 |
jurisdiction |  |
jurisdiction[0] | urn:iso:std:iso:3166#DE |
kind | resource |
name | TIPractitionerRole |
publisher | gematik GmbH |
purpose |  |
status | active |
title | TI PractitionerRole |
type | PractitionerRole |
url | https://gematik.de/fhir/ti/StructureDefinition/ti-practitioner-role |
version | 1.1.1 |

### Structure

Name | L Flags | L Card. | L Type | L Description & Constraints | R Flags | R Card. | R Type | R Description & Constraints | Comments
--- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ---
PractitionerRole |  | 0..* | PractitionerRole | Roles/organizations the practitioner is associated with Constraints: dom-2, dom-3, dom-4, dom-5, dom-6 |  | 0..* | PractitionerRole | Roles/organizations the practitioner is associated with |
id | S Σ | 0..1 | string | Logical id of this artifact | S Σ | 0..1 | id | Logical id of this artifact |
meta | S Σ | 0..1 | Meta | Metadata about the resource | S Σ | 0..1 | Meta | Metadata about the resource |
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |
Slices for extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url |
versionId | S Σ | 0..1 | id | Version specific identifier | S Σ | 0..1 | id | Version specific identifier |
lastUpdated | S Σ | 0..1 | instant | When the resource version last changed | S Σ | 0..1 | instant | When the resource version last changed |
source | Σ | 0..1 | uri | Identifies where the resource comes from | Σ | 0..1 | uri | Identifies where the resource comes from |
profile | Σ | 0..* | canonical(StructureDefinition) | Profiles this resource claims to conform to | Σ | 0..* | canonical(StructureDefinition) | Profiles this resource claims to conform to |
security | Σ | 0..* | Coding | Security Labels applied to this resource Binding: ?? (extensible): Security Labels from the Healthcare Privacy and Security Classification System. | Σ | 0..* | Coding | Security Labels applied to this resource Binding: ?? (extensible): Security Labels from the Healthcare Privacy and Security Classification System. |
tag | Σ | 0..* | Coding | Tags applied to this resource Binding: ?? (example): Codes that represent various types of tags, commonly workflow-related; e.g. "Needs review by Dr. Jones". | Σ | 0..* | Coding | Tags applied to this resource Binding: ?? (example): Codes that represent various types of tags, commonly workflow-related; e.g. "Needs review by Dr. Jones". |
implicitRules | ?!Σ | 0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created | ?!Σ | 0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created |
language |  | 0..1 | code | Language of the resource content Binding: ?? (preferred): A human language.
Additional Bindings | Purpose
?? | Max Binding
|  | 0..1 | code | Language of the resource content Binding: ?? (preferred): A human language.
Additional Bindings | Purpose
?? | Max Binding
| Example/preferred bindings differ at PractitionerRole.language using binding from TIPractitionerRole
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 |  | 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 |  | 0..* | Resource | Contained, inline Resources |
Slices for extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url |
Slices for modifierExtension | ?! | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url | ?! | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url |
identifier | Σ | 0..* | Identifier | Business Identifiers that are specific to a role/location | Σ | 0..* | Identifier | Business Identifiers that are specific to a role/location |
active | Σ | 0..1 | boolean | Whether this practitioner role record is in active use | Σ | 0..1 | boolean | Whether this practitioner role record is in active use |
period | Σ C | 0..1 | Period | The period during which the practitioner is authorized to perform in these role(s) | Σ C | 0..1 | Period | The period during which the practitioner is authorized to perform in these role(s) |
practitioner | S Σ C | 0..1 | Reference(Practitioner) | Practitioner that is able to provide the defined services for the organization | S Σ C | 0..1 | Reference(Practitioner) | Practitioner that is able to provide the defined services for the organization |
organization | S Σ C | 0..1 | Reference(Organization) | Organization where the roles are available | S Σ C | 0..1 | Reference(Organization) | Organization where the roles are available |
code | Σ | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Roles which this practitioner may perform Binding: ?? (example): The role a person plays representing an organization. | Σ | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Roles which this practitioner may perform Binding: ?? (example): The role a person plays representing an organization. |
specialty | Σ | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Specific specialty of the practitioner Binding: ?? (preferred): Specific specialty associated with the agency. | Σ | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Specific specialty of the practitioner Binding: ?? (preferred): Specific specialty associated with the agency. | Example/preferred bindings differ at PractitionerRole.specialty using binding from TIPractitionerRole
location | Σ C | 0..* | Reference(Location) | The location(s) at which this practitioner provides care | Σ C | 0..* | Reference(Location) | The location(s) at which this practitioner provides care |
healthcareService | C | 0..* | Reference(HealthcareService) | The list of healthcare services that this worker provides for this role's Organization/Location(s) | C | 0..* | Reference(HealthcareService) | The list of healthcare services that this worker provides for this role's Organization/Location(s) |
telecom | S Σ C | 0..* | ContactPoint | Contact details that are specific to the role/location/service | S Σ C | 0..* | ContactPoint | Contact details that are specific to the role/location/service |
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |
Slices for extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url |
system | S Σ C | 0..1 | code | phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other Binding: ?? (required): Telecommunications form for contact point. | S Σ C | 0..1 | code | phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other Binding: ?? (required): Telecommunications form for contact point. |
value | S Σ | 0..1 | string | The actual contact point details | S Σ | 0..1 | string | The actual contact point details |
use | ?!S Σ | 0..1 | code | home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point Binding: ?? (required): Use of contact point. | ?!S Σ | 0..1 | code | home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point Binding: ?? (required): Use of contact point. |
rank | Σ | 0..1 | positiveInt | Specify preferred order of use (1 = highest) | Σ | 0..1 | positiveInt | Specify preferred order of use (1 = highest) |
period | Σ C | 0..1 | Period | Time period when the contact point was/is in use | Σ C | 0..1 | Period | Time period when the contact point was/is in use |
availableTime |  | 0..* | BackboneElement | Times the Service Site is available |  | 0..* | BackboneElement | Times the Service Site is available |
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |
Slices for extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url |
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized |
daysOfWeek |  | 0..* | code | mon | tue | wed | thu | fri | sat | sun Binding: ?? (required): The days of the week. |  | 0..* | code | mon | tue | wed | thu | fri | sat | sun Binding: ?? (required): The days of the week. |
allDay |  | 0..1 | boolean | Always available? e.g. 24 hour service |  | 0..1 | boolean | Always available? e.g. 24 hour service |
availableStartTime |  | 0..1 | time | Opening time of day (ignored if allDay = true) |  | 0..1 | time | Opening time of day (ignored if allDay = true) |
availableEndTime |  | 0..1 | time | Closing time of day (ignored if allDay = true) |  | 0..1 | time | Closing time of day (ignored if allDay = true) |
notAvailable |  | 0..* | BackboneElement | Not available during this time due to provided reason |  | 0..* | BackboneElement | Not available during this time due to provided reason |
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |
Slices for extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url |
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized |
description |  | 1..1 | string | Reason presented to the user explaining why time not available |  | 1..1 | string | Reason presented to the user explaining why time not available |
during | C | 0..1 | Period | Service not available from this date | C | 0..1 | Period | Service not available from this date |
availabilityExceptions |  | 0..1 | string | Description of availability exceptions |  | 0..1 | string | Description of availability exceptions |
endpoint | C | 0..* | Reference(Endpoint) | Technical endpoints providing access to services operated for the practitioner with this role | C | 0..* | Reference(Endpoint) | Technical endpoints providing access to services operated for the practitioner with this role |
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