NHSD Implementation Guide - Outbound
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Data Type Profile: NHSDAddress - Detailed Descriptions

Draft as of 2022-07-20

Definitions for the nhsd-address data type profile.

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

0. Address
Definition

An Australian address expressed to specifically represent a (location) address.


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 in Australia for use within an Australian healthcare context.An 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).


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()))
inv-add-0: The address shall at least have text or a line (text.exists() or line.exists())
inv-add-1: If asserting no fixed address, the type shall be 'physical' (extension('http://hl7.org.au/fhir/StructureDefinition/no-fixed-address').exists() implies type='physical')
inv-add-2: If asserting no fixed address, the address text shall begin with 'NO FIXED ADDRESS' (extension('http://hl7.org.au/fhir/StructureDefinition/no-fixed-address').exists() implies text.startsWith('NO FIXED ADDRESS'))
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..01
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Summaryfalse
4. Address.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())
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.extension:identifier
    Slice Nameidentifier
    Definition

    A unique identifier associated with a location address and may be used to look up an address, validate an address, or link to other data relating to an address.

    ShortIdentifier for the address
    Control0..*
    TypeExtension(Address Identifier) (Extension Type: Identifier(Identifier))
    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())
    8. Address.extension:identifier.url
    Definition

    Source of the definition for the extension code - a logical name or a URL.

    Shortidentifies the meaning of the extension
    Comments

    The definition may point directly to a computable or human-readable definition of the extensibility codes, or it may be a logical URI as declared in some other specification. The definition SHALL be a URI for the Structure Definition defining the extension.

    Control1..1
    Typeuri
    Is Modifierfalse
    XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
    Summaryfalse
    Fixed Valuehttp://hl7.org.au/fhir/StructureDefinition/address-identifier
    10. Address.extension:identifier.value[x]
    Definition

    An identifier - identifies some entity uniquely and unambiguously. Typically this is used for business identifiers.


    Value of extension - must be one of a constrained set of the data types (see Extensibility for a list).

    ShortAn identifier intended for computationValue of extension
    Control10..1
    This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
    TypeIdentifier(Identifier, Delivery Point Identifier, AU G-NAF Identifier), date, Meta, Address, Attachment, integer, Count, DataRequirement, Dosage, uuid, Coding, SampledData, id, positiveInt, Distance, Period, Duration, canonical, Range, RelatedArtifact, base64Binary, UsageContext, Timing, decimal, CodeableConcept, ParameterDefinition, dateTime, code, string, Contributor, oid, instant, ContactPoint, HumanName, Money, markdown, Ratio, Age, Reference, TriggerDefinition, Quantity, uri, url, Annotation, ContactDetail, boolean, Expression, Signature, unsignedInt, time
    [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
    Is Modifierfalse
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    12. Address.extension:noFixedAddress
    Slice NamenoFixedAddress
    Definition

    No fixed address indicator.

    ShortNo fixed address indicator
    Control0..0
    TypeExtension(No Fixed Address) (Extension Type: boolean)
    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())
    14. Address.extension:addressLine
    Slice NameaddressLine
    Definition

    Extensions for address lines.

    ShortPlease use address line extension to populate individual address lines
    Control1..1
    TypeExtension(nhsd-address-line) (Complex Extension)
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supporttrue
    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())
    16. 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..01
    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.

    ExampleGeneral: home
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    18. 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.

    ShortType of address (only 'physical' is supported)postal | 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).


    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).

    Control10..1
    BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from AddressTypehttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/address-type|4.0.1
    (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
    Fixed Valuephysical
    ExampleGeneral: both
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    20. Address.line
    Definition

    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
    ExampleGeneral: 137 Nowhere Street
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    22. Address.city
    Definition

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

    ShortName of city, town or suburbName of city, town etc.
    Control10..1
    Typestring
    Is Modifierfalse
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Summarytrue
    Alternate NamesMunicpality
    ExampleGeneral: Erewhon
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    24. 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
    ExampleGeneral: Madison
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    26. 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).

    ShortAustralian state or territorySub-unit of country (abbreviations ok)
    Control10..1
    BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from For codes, see Australian States and Territories
    (extensible to http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/ValueSet/valueset-nhsd-states-territories)
    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()))
    28. Address.postalCode
    Definition

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

    ShortPostcode of city, town or suburbPostal code for area
    Control10..1
    Typestring
    Is Modifierfalse
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Summarytrue
    Alternate NamesZip
    ExampleGeneral: 9132
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    inv-add-3: Postal code shall be 4 digits (matches('^[0-9]{4}$'))
    30. Address.country
    Definition

    Fixed value if present otherwise assumed to be Australia in this context.


    Country - a nation as commonly understood or generally accepted.

    ShortAustralia as a 2 digit ISO 3166 codeCountry (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.

    Control10..1
    Typestring
    Is Modifierfalse
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Summarytrue
    Fixed ValueAU
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    32. 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.

    ExampleGeneral: { "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 foundhere

    0. Address
    Definition

    An Australian address expressed to specifically represent a (location) address.

    ShortAn address in Australia for use within an Australian healthcare context.
    2. Address.id
    Control0..0
    4. Address.extension
    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.extension:noFixedAddress
      Slice NamenoFixedAddress
      Control0..0
      8. Address.extension:addressLine
      Slice NameaddressLine
      ShortPlease use address line extension to populate individual address lines
      Control1..1
      TypeExtension(nhsd-address-line) (Complex Extension)
      Must Supporttrue
      10. Address.use
      Control0..0
      12. Address.type
      ShortType of address (only 'physical' is supported)
      Control1..?
      Fixed Valuephysical
      14. Address.line
      Control0..?
      16. Address.city
      Control1..?
      18. Address.district
      Control0..0
      20. Address.state
      Control1..?
      BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from Australian States and Territories
      (extensible to http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/ValueSet/valueset-nhsd-states-territories)
      Typestring
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      22. Address.postalCode
      ShortPostcode of city, town or suburb
      Control1..?
      24. Address.country
      Control1..?
      26. Address.period
      Control0..0

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

      0. Address
      Definition

      An Australian address expressed to specifically represent a (location) address.

      ShortAn address in Australia for use within an Australian healthcare context.
      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()))
      inv-add-0: The address shall at least have text or a line (text.exists() or line.exists())
      inv-add-1: If asserting no fixed address, the type shall be 'physical' (extension('http://hl7.org.au/fhir/StructureDefinition/no-fixed-address').exists() implies type='physical')
      inv-add-2: If asserting no fixed address, the address text shall begin with 'NO FIXED ADDRESS' (extension('http://hl7.org.au/fhir/StructureDefinition/no-fixed-address').exists() implies text.startsWith('NO FIXED ADDRESS'))
      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..0
      Typestring
      Is Modifierfalse
      XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
      Summaryfalse
      4. Address.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.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
      • value @ url
      • 6. Address.extension:identifier
        Slice Nameidentifier
        Definition

        A unique identifier associated with a location address and may be used to look up an address, validate an address, or link to other data relating to an address.

        ShortIdentifier for the address
        Control0..*
        TypeExtension(Address Identifier) (Extension Type: Identifier(Identifier))
        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())
        8. Address.extension:identifier.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
        10. Address.extension:identifier.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.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
        • value @ url
        • 12. Address.extension:identifier.url
          Definition

          Source of the definition for the extension code - a logical name or a URL.

          Shortidentifies the meaning of the extension
          Comments

          The definition may point directly to a computable or human-readable definition of the extensibility codes, or it may be a logical URI as declared in some other specification. The definition SHALL be a URI for the Structure Definition defining the extension.

          Control1..1
          Typeuri
          Is Modifierfalse
          XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
          Summaryfalse
          Fixed Valuehttp://hl7.org.au/fhir/StructureDefinition/address-identifier
          14. Address.extension:identifier.value[x]
          Definition

          An identifier - identifies some entity uniquely and unambiguously. Typically this is used for business identifiers.

          ShortAn identifier intended for computation
          Control1..1
          This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
          TypeIdentifier(Identifier, Delivery Point Identifier, AU G-NAF Identifier)
          [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
          Is Modifierfalse
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          16. Address.extension:noFixedAddress
          Slice NamenoFixedAddress
          Definition

          No fixed address indicator.

          ShortNo fixed address indicator
          Control0..0
          TypeExtension(No Fixed Address) (Extension Type: boolean)
          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())
          18. Address.extension:addressLine
          Slice NameaddressLine
          Definition

          Extensions for address lines.

          ShortPlease use address line extension to populate individual address lines
          Control1..1
          TypeExtension(nhsd-address-line) (Complex Extension)
          Is Modifierfalse
          Must Supporttrue
          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.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..0
          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.

          ExampleGeneral: home
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          22. 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.

          ShortType of address (only 'physical' is supported)
          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).

          Control1..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
          Fixed Valuephysical
          ExampleGeneral: both
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          24. 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.

          ExampleGeneral: 137 Nowhere Street, Erewhon 9132
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          26. Address.line
          Definition

          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
          ExampleGeneral: 137 Nowhere Street
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          28. Address.city
          Definition

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

          ShortName of city, town or suburb
          Control1..1
          Typestring
          Is Modifierfalse
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Summarytrue
          Alternate NamesMunicpality
          ExampleGeneral: 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
          ExampleGeneral: 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).

          ShortAustralian state or territory
          Control1..1
          BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from Australian States and Territories
          (extensible to http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/ValueSet/valueset-nhsd-states-territories)
          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.

          ShortPostcode of city, town or suburb
          Control1..1
          Typestring
          Is Modifierfalse
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Summarytrue
          Alternate NamesZip
          ExampleGeneral: 9132
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          inv-add-3: Postal code shall be 4 digits (matches('^[0-9]{4}$'))
          36. Address.country
          Definition

          Fixed value if present otherwise assumed to be Australia in this context.

          ShortAustralia as a 2 digit ISO 3166 code
          Comments

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

          Control1..1
          Typestring
          Is Modifierfalse
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Summarytrue
          Fixed ValueAU
          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.

          ExampleGeneral: { "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()))