NHSD Provider directory entry for a healthcare service or category of services delivered at a location by an organisation. In a provider directory this allows the association of endpoints with the healthcare service and thus a channel for delivery to that service.

NHSD HealthcareService Resource

1. Eligibility pairs. (as AU-BASE Extension)
2. identifier included and sliced for various vendor identifiers (VDI), which currently includes secure messaging vendor endpoint identifiers.
3. telecom, includes an optional contact purpose - noting purpose specific contact information. (as NHSD Extension - au-contact-purpose)
4. availableTime, includes either
   • “daysOfWeek” or
   • “availability-reason” as NHSD extension (with holiday code) or
   • “availability-specificDate” as NHSD extension with a single date or
   • "availableTimeApplicability" as NHSD extension with a date range
   • availability-specificDate or availableTimeApplicability must not contain a recognised public date in a given year
   • For public holidays "availability-reason" extension must be used.
5. availableTime, includes timezone information in which the service operates (as NHSD Extension - timezone)
6. notAvailable, includes timezone information in which the service operates (as NHSD Extension - timezone)
7. coverageArea, supported through CONTAINED resources and searchable via either postcode alone or postcode and suburb combination.
8. bookingProvider, supported through as extension, offering URLs to support online bookings.
9. Transient Information - Operational status information - noting if the service is currently open, or will be open soon. (as NHSD Extension - operationalStatus)
10. Transient Information - Proximity information included within response (as NHSD Extension - proximity-distance)
11. Not supported: specialty (refer to type)
12. Not supported: category (refer to type) - category shall be added in due course
13. Not supported: photo
14. Not supported: eligibility & eligibilityNote (see Extension healthcareservice-eligibility-detail)
15. Not supported: availabilityExceptions

Examples

Healthcare Service Directory Entry Example

• Key Elements Table
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Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
HealthcareService		0..*	AUPDHealthcareService	A healthcare service in an Australian healthcare context e.g., a healthcare service provided at a site
HealthcareService.id	Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	id	Logical FHIR id for unique identification of the Healthcare Service resource within the FHIR bundle
HealthcareService.meta	Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	Meta	Metadata about Healthcare Service resource
HealthcareService.meta.extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
HealthcareService.meta.lastUpdated	Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	instant	The timestamp when the resource was last updated
HealthcareService.Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
HealthcareService.Slices for extension.extension:nhsd-booking-provider		0..*	(Complex)	Information about Booking Providers for a Healthcare Service URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-booking-provider
HealthcareService.Slices for extension.extension:proximityDistance		0..1	decimal	The distance in meters/kilometers of the service URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/proximity-distance
HealthcareService.Slices for extension.extension:operationalStatus		0..1	(Complex)	Operational status of the service URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/operationalStatus
HealthcareService.Slices for extension.extension:nhsd-iar-levels-of-care		0..*	CodeableConcept	NHSD IAR Levels Of Care URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-iar-levels-of-care Binding: NHSD IAR Levels Of Care (required)
HealthcareService.Slices for extension.extension:nhsd-new-patient-availability		0..1	CodeableConcept	NHSD New Patient Availability URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-new-patient-availability Binding: NHSD New Patient Availability (required)
HealthcareService.Slices for identifier	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Identifier	Healthcare service identifiers Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:type, value:system Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
HealthcareService.Slices for identifier.identifier:rid	S This element must be supported.	0..1	NHSDResourceIdentifier	External identifiers for this item
HealthcareService.active	?! This element is a modifier element. S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	boolean	Reflects the current status of the Healthcare Service resource
HealthcareService.providedBy	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	Reference(NHSD Organisation)	Reference to the Organization resource that provides the service
HealthcareService.type	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..*	CodeableConcept	Type of service that may be delivered or performed. Each HealthcareService resource must have only 1 preferred service type Binding: Healthcare Service Types SNOMED-CT (preferred)
HealthcareService.type.Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
HealthcareService.type.Slices for extension.extension:nhsd-service-subtype		0..*	CodeableConcept	Subtypes offered under this service type URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-service-subtype Binding: NHSD Healthcare Service Subtype (required)
HealthcareService.type.coding	Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
HealthcareService.type.coding.system	Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system
HealthcareService.type.coding.code	Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
HealthcareService.type.coding.display	Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
HealthcareService.Slices for specialty				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.location	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	Reference(NHSD Location)	Reference to the Location resource.
HealthcareService.name	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	string	Healthcare Service name, which may include department level information for Hospitals.
HealthcareService.comment	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	string	A short description of the Healthcare Service, which may include additional information not covered elsewhere.
HealthcareService.telecom	S This element must be supported.	0..*	ContactPoint	Contact information related to the Healthcare Service
HealthcareService.telecom.Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.telecom.Slices for extension.extension:contactPurpose	S This element must be supported.	0..*	CodeableConcept	The contact purpose for the resource URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/au-contact-purpose Binding: Contact Purpose (required)
HealthcareService.telecom.system	Σ This element is included in summaries. C	1..1	code	phone | fax | email | url Binding: Contact Point System (required): Telecommunications form for contact point.
HealthcareService.telecom.value	Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	string	The actual contact point details
HealthcareService.coverageArea		0..*	Reference(Location)	Reference to the list of 'contained' Location resources defining the coverage area of virtual/home visit type of Healthcare Services.
HealthcareService.serviceProvisionCode		0..1	CodeableConcept	Reflects the billing option type the Healthcare Service supports Binding: Healthcare Service Provision Conditions (required)
HealthcareService.eligibility		0..*	BackboneElement	Specific eligibility requirements required to use the service
HealthcareService.eligibility.modifierExtension	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
HealthcareService.eligibility.code		1..1	CodeableConcept	Coded value for the eligibility Binding: Healthcare Service Eligibility criteria (required): Eligibility for service provided by Healthcare provider
HealthcareService.program		0..*	CodeableConcept	Name of program(s) that the Healthcare Service is a part of Binding: Healthcare Service Programs (Funded or Unfunded) (extensible): Name of program(s) that the Healthcare Service is a part of
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic		0..*	CodeableConcept	Various characteristics of the Healthcare Service like offering etc Slice: Unordered, Open by value:coding.system Binding Description: (example): A custom attribute that could be provided at a service (e.g. Wheelchair accessibiliy). Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:facility		0..*	CodeableConcept	Facilities available or provided at a Healthcare Service location Binding: Healthcare Service Facilities (required): Facilities available or provided at a Healthcare Service location
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:facility.Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:facility.Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:facility.Slices for extension.extension:facilities-characteristic-group		1..1	(Complex)	- URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/characteristic-group
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:facility.Slices for extension.extension:facilities-characteristic-group.url		1..1	uri	"http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/characteristic-group"
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:facility.Slices for extension.extension:facilities-characteristic-group.Slices for value[x]		1..1	string	Value of extension Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:facility.Slices for extension.extension:facilities-characteristic-group.Slices for value[x]				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:facility.Slices for extension.extension:facilities-characteristic-group.Slices for value[x].value[x]:valueString		1..1	string	Value of extension Fixed Value: facilities (no extensions allowed)
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:facility.coding	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Coding	-
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:fundingsource		0..*	CodeableConcept	Funding Sources which support this Healthcare Service. Binding: Healthcare Service Funding Sources (required): Funding Sources which support this Healthcare Service.
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:fundingsource.Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:fundingsource.Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:fundingsource.Slices for extension.extension:fundingsource-characteristic-group		1..1	(Complex)	- URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/characteristic-group
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:fundingsource.Slices for extension.extension:fundingsource-characteristic-group.url		1..1	uri	"http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/characteristic-group"
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:fundingsource.Slices for extension.extension:fundingsource-characteristic-group.Slices for value[x]		1..1	string	Value of extension Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:fundingsource.Slices for extension.extension:fundingsource-characteristic-group.Slices for value[x]				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:fundingsource.Slices for extension.extension:fundingsource-characteristic-group.Slices for value[x].value[x]:valueString		1..1	string	Value of extension Fixed Value: fundingSource (no extensions allowed)
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:fundingsource.coding	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Coding	-
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:healthcareServiceCharacteristic		0..*	CodeableConcept	Miscellaneous characteristics of a Healthcare Service Binding: Healthcare Service miscellaneous characteristics (required): Miscellaneous characteristics of a Healthcare Service
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:healthcareServiceCharacteristic.Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:healthcareServiceCharacteristic.Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:healthcareServiceCharacteristic.Slices for extension.extension:plsc-characteristic-group		1..1	(Complex)	- URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/characteristic-group
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:healthcareServiceCharacteristic.Slices for extension.extension:plsc-characteristic-group.url		1..1	uri	"http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/characteristic-group"
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:healthcareServiceCharacteristic.Slices for extension.extension:plsc-characteristic-group.Slices for value[x]		1..1	string	Value of extension Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:healthcareServiceCharacteristic.Slices for extension.extension:plsc-characteristic-group.Slices for value[x]				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:healthcareServiceCharacteristic.Slices for extension.extension:plsc-characteristic-group.Slices for value[x].value[x]:valueString		1..1	string	Value of extension Fixed Value: characteristics (no extensions allowed)
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:healthcareServiceCharacteristic.coding	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Coding	-
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:referralInformation		0..*	CodeableConcept	Referral Instructions and Information Binding: Healthcare Service referral instructions and information (required): Referral Instructions and Information
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:referralInformation.Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:referralInformation.Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:referralInformation.Slices for extension.extension:referral-characteristic-group		1..1	(Complex)	- URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/characteristic-group
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:referralInformation.Slices for extension.extension:referral-characteristic-group.url		1..1	uri	"http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/characteristic-group"
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:referralInformation.Slices for extension.extension:referral-characteristic-group.Slices for value[x]		1..1	string	Value of extension Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:referralInformation.Slices for extension.extension:referral-characteristic-group.Slices for value[x]				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:referralInformation.Slices for extension.extension:referral-characteristic-group.Slices for value[x].value[x]:valueString		1..1	string	Value of extension Fixed Value: referralInformation (no extensions allowed)
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:referralInformation.Slices for extension.extension:referralInstruction		0..1	string	Referral Instructions and Information URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/characteristic-extendedValues
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:referralInformation.coding	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Coding	-
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:offering		0..*	CodeableConcept	This contains the list of various offerings that the Healthcare Service has Binding: Healthcare Service Offerings (required): Supporting services offered at a Healthcare Service
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:offering.Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:offering.Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:offering.Slices for extension.extension:offering-characteristic-group		1..1	(Complex)	- URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/characteristic-group
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:offering.Slices for extension.extension:offering-characteristic-group.url		1..1	uri	"http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/characteristic-group"
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:offering.Slices for extension.extension:offering-characteristic-group.Slices for value[x]		1..1	string	Value of extension Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:offering.Slices for extension.extension:offering-characteristic-group.Slices for value[x]				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:offering.Slices for extension.extension:offering-characteristic-group.Slices for value[x].value[x]:valueString		1..1	string	Value of extension Fixed Value: offerings (no extensions allowed)
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:offering.coding	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Coding	-
HealthcareService.communication	S This element must be supported.	0..*	CodeableConcept	The language that this service is offered in Binding: Common Languages in Australia (required)
HealthcareService.appointmentRequired		0..1	boolean	It indicates if an appointment is required for this Healthcare Service
HealthcareService.availableTime		0..*	BackboneElement	Times the Healthcare Service is available
HealthcareService.availableTime.Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
HealthcareService.availableTime.Slices for extension.extension:nhsd-timezone		0..1	CodeableConcept	Information about time zone for a Healthcare Service. NHSD supports ONLY ONE time zone per service URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-timezone Binding: Australian States and Territories timezones (required)
HealthcareService.availableTime.Slices for modifierExtension	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
HealthcareService.availableTime.Slices for modifierExtension.modifierExtension:nhsd-availability-specificDate	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	string	The specific date at which a service is available or not available URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-availability-specificDate
HealthcareService.availableTime.Slices for modifierExtension.modifierExtension:nhsd-availability-reason	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	CodeableConcept	Australian Public Holidays URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-availability-reason Binding: Australian Public Holidays 2026 (required)
HealthcareService.notAvailable		0..*	BackboneElement	Not available during this time due to provided reason
HealthcareService.notAvailable.Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.notAvailable.Slices for extension.extension:nhsd-availability-specificDate		0..1	string	The specific date at which a service is available or not available URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-availability-specificDate
HealthcareService.notAvailable.Slices for extension.extension:nhsd-availability-reason		0..1	CodeableConcept	Australian Public Holidays URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-availability-reason Binding: Australian Public Holidays 2026 (required)
HealthcareService.notAvailable.Slices for extension.extension:nhsd-timezone		0..1	CodeableConcept	Information about time zone for a Healthcare Service. NHSD supports ONLY ONE time zone per service URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-timezone Binding: Australian States and Territories timezones (required)
HealthcareService.notAvailable.modifierExtension	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ 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.endpoint	S This element must be supported.	0..*	Reference(NHSD Secure Messaging Endpoint)	NHSD supports Healthcare Service to refer to maximum of one Endpoint resource (with corresponding SMD Target identifier) per secure messaging vendor product
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Status	Usage	ValueSet	Version	Source
HealthcareService.identifier:hpio.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍4.0.1 → 4.0.0	FHIR Std.
HealthcareService.identifier:hpio.​type	Base	required	v2 Identifier Type - AU Extended	⏿1.0.2	tx.hl7.org.au
HealthcareService.identifier:pdvendor.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍4.0.1 → 4.0.0	FHIR Std.
HealthcareService.identifier:pdvendor.​type	Base	required	v2 Identifier Type - AU Extended	⏿1.0.2	tx.hl7.org.au
HealthcareService.type	Base	preferred	Healthcare Service Types SNOMED-CT	📦4.0.1	This IG
HealthcareService.telecom.​system	Base	required	Contact Point System	📦4.0.1	This IG
HealthcareService.serviceProvisionCode	Base	required	Healthcare Service Provision Conditions	📦4.0.1	This IG
HealthcareService.eligibility.​code	Base	required	Healthcare Service Eligibility criteria	📦4.0.1	This IG
HealthcareService.program	Base	extensible	Healthcare Service Programs (Funded or Unfunded)	📦4.0.1	This IG
HealthcareService.characteristic	Base	example		Not State	Unknown
HealthcareService.characteristic:facility	Base	required	Healthcare Service Facilities	📦4.0.1	This IG
HealthcareService.characteristic:fundingsource	Base	required	Healthcare Service Funding Sources	📦4.0.1	This IG
HealthcareService.characteristic:healthcareServiceCharacteristic	Base	required	Healthcare Service miscellaneous characteristics	📦4.0.1	This IG
HealthcareService.characteristic:referralInformation	Base	required	Healthcare Service referral instructions and information	📦4.0.1	This IG
HealthcareService.characteristic:offering	Base	required	Healthcare Service Offerings	📦4.0.1	This IG
HealthcareService.communication	Base	required	Common Languages in Australia	⏿2.2.1	tx.hl7.org.au

Constraints

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Path(s)

Description

Expression

This structure is derived from AUPDHealthcareService

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
HealthcareService		0..*	AUPDHealthcareService	A healthcare service in an Australian healthcare context e.g., a healthcare service provided at a site
HealthcareService.id		1..1	id	Logical FHIR id for unique identification of the Healthcare Service resource within the FHIR bundle
HealthcareService.meta		1..1	Meta	Metadata about Healthcare Service resource
HealthcareService.meta.id		0..0		Unique id for inter-element referencing
HealthcareService.meta.extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
HealthcareService.meta.versionId		0..0		Version specific identifier
HealthcareService.meta.lastUpdated		1..1	instant	The timestamp when the resource was last updated
HealthcareService.meta.source		0..0		Identifies where the resource comes from
HealthcareService.meta.profile		0..0		Profiles this resource claims to conform to
HealthcareService.meta.security		0..0		Security Labels applied to this resource
HealthcareService.meta.tag		0..0		Tags applied to this resource
HealthcareService.implicitRules		0..0		A set of rules under which this content was created
HealthcareService.language		0..0		Language of the resource content
HealthcareService.text		0..0		Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
HealthcareService.Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
HealthcareService.Slices for extension.extension:nhsd-booking-provider		0..*	(Complex)	Information about Booking Providers for a Healthcare Service URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-booking-provider
HealthcareService.Slices for extension.extension:proximityDistance		0..1	decimal	The distance in meters/kilometers of the service URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/proximity-distance
HealthcareService.Slices for extension.extension:operationalStatus		0..1	(Complex)	Operational status of the service URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/operationalStatus
HealthcareService.Slices for extension.extension:nhsd-iar-levels-of-care		0..*	CodeableConcept	NHSD IAR Levels Of Care URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-iar-levels-of-care Binding: NHSD IAR Levels Of Care (required)
HealthcareService.Slices for extension.extension:nhsd-new-patient-availability		0..1	CodeableConcept	NHSD New Patient Availability URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-new-patient-availability Binding: NHSD New Patient Availability (required)
HealthcareService.modifierExtension		0..0		Extension
HealthcareService.identifier		0..*	Identifier	Healthcare service identifiers
HealthcareService.Slices for identifier				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.Slices for identifier.identifier:hpio		0..0		HPI-O for Directory Entry Organisation
HealthcareService.Slices for identifier.identifier:pdvendor		0..0		Secure Messaging Vendor's Healthcare Service Identifier
HealthcareService.Slices for identifier.identifier:rid	S This element must be supported.	0..1	NHSDResourceIdentifier	External identifiers for this item
HealthcareService.active		1..1	boolean	Reflects the current status of the Healthcare Service resource
HealthcareService.providedBy		1..1	Reference(NHSD Organisation)	Reference to the Organization resource that provides the service
HealthcareService.category		0..0		Not currently supported
HealthcareService.type		1..*	CodeableConcept	Type of service that may be delivered or performed. Each HealthcareService resource must have only 1 preferred service type Binding: Healthcare Service Types SNOMED-CT (preferred)
HealthcareService.type.id		0..0		Unique id for inter-element referencing
HealthcareService.type.Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
HealthcareService.type.Slices for extension.extension:nhsd-service-subtype		0..*	CodeableConcept	Subtypes offered under this service type URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-service-subtype Binding: NHSD Healthcare Service Subtype (required)
HealthcareService.type.coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
HealthcareService.type.coding.system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system
HealthcareService.type.coding.code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
HealthcareService.type.coding.display		1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
HealthcareService.Slices for specialty				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.Slices for specialty.specialty:snomedRole		0..0		NHSD server makes use of type attribute
HealthcareService.location		1..1	Reference(NHSD Location)	Reference to the Location resource.
HealthcareService.name		0..1	string	Healthcare Service name, which may include department level information for Hospitals.
HealthcareService.comment		0..1	string	A short description of the Healthcare Service, which may include additional information not covered elsewhere.
HealthcareService.extraDetails		0..0		Extra details about the service that can't be placed in the other fields
HealthcareService.photo		0..0		Facilitates quick identification of the service
HealthcareService.telecom		0..*	ContactPoint	Contact information related to the Healthcare Service
HealthcareService.telecom.id		0..0		Unique id for inter-element referencing
HealthcareService.telecom.Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.telecom.Slices for extension.extension:contactPurpose	S This element must be supported.	0..*	CodeableConcept	The contact purpose for the resource URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/au-contact-purpose Binding: Contact Purpose (required)
HealthcareService.telecom.system		1..1	code	phone | fax | email | url Binding: Contact Point System (required): Telecommunications form for contact point.
HealthcareService.telecom.value		1..1	string	The actual contact point details
HealthcareService.telecom.use		0..0		home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point
HealthcareService.telecom.rank		0..0		Specify preferred order of use (1 = highest)
HealthcareService.telecom.period		0..0		Time period when the contact point was/is in use
HealthcareService.coverageArea		0..*	Reference(Location)	Reference to the list of 'contained' Location resources defining the coverage area of virtual/home visit type of Healthcare Services.
HealthcareService.serviceProvisionCode		0..1	CodeableConcept	Reflects the billing option type the Healthcare Service supports Binding: Healthcare Service Provision Conditions (required)
HealthcareService.eligibility		0..*	BackboneElement	Specific eligibility requirements required to use the service
HealthcareService.eligibility.code		1..1	CodeableConcept	Coded value for the eligibility Binding: Healthcare Service Eligibility criteria (required): Eligibility for service provided by Healthcare provider
HealthcareService.program		0..*	CodeableConcept	Name of program(s) that the Healthcare Service is a part of Binding: Healthcare Service Programs (Funded or Unfunded) (extensible): Name of program(s) that the Healthcare Service is a part of
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic		0..*	CodeableConcept	Various characteristics of the Healthcare Service like offering etc Slice: Unordered, Open by value:coding.system Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:facility		0..*	CodeableConcept	Facilities available or provided at a Healthcare Service location Binding: Healthcare Service Facilities (required): Facilities available or provided at a Healthcare Service location
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:facility.Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:facility.Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:facility.Slices for extension.extension:facilities-characteristic-group		1..1	(Complex)	- URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/characteristic-group
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:facility.Slices for extension.extension:facilities-characteristic-group.Slices for valueString				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:facility.Slices for extension.extension:facilities-characteristic-group.Slices for valueString.valueString:valueString		1..1	string	Value of extension Fixed Value: facilities (no extensions allowed)
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:facility.coding		0..*	Coding	-
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:fundingsource		0..*	CodeableConcept	Funding Sources which support this Healthcare Service. Binding: Healthcare Service Funding Sources (required): Funding Sources which support this Healthcare Service.
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:fundingsource.Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:fundingsource.Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:fundingsource.Slices for extension.extension:fundingsource-characteristic-group		1..1	(Complex)	- URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/characteristic-group
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:fundingsource.Slices for extension.extension:fundingsource-characteristic-group.Slices for valueString				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:fundingsource.Slices for extension.extension:fundingsource-characteristic-group.Slices for valueString.valueString:valueString		1..1	string	Value of extension Fixed Value: fundingSource (no extensions allowed)
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:fundingsource.coding		0..*	Coding	-
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:healthcareServiceCharacteristic		0..*	CodeableConcept	Miscellaneous characteristics of a Healthcare Service Binding: Healthcare Service miscellaneous characteristics (required): Miscellaneous characteristics of a Healthcare Service
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:healthcareServiceCharacteristic.Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:healthcareServiceCharacteristic.Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:healthcareServiceCharacteristic.Slices for extension.extension:plsc-characteristic-group		1..1	(Complex)	- URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/characteristic-group
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:healthcareServiceCharacteristic.Slices for extension.extension:plsc-characteristic-group.Slices for valueString				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:healthcareServiceCharacteristic.Slices for extension.extension:plsc-characteristic-group.Slices for valueString.valueString:valueString		1..1	string	Value of extension Fixed Value: characteristics (no extensions allowed)
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:healthcareServiceCharacteristic.coding		0..*	Coding	-
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:referralInformation		0..*	CodeableConcept	Referral Instructions and Information Binding: Healthcare Service referral instructions and information (required): Referral Instructions and Information
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:referralInformation.Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:referralInformation.Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:referralInformation.Slices for extension.extension:referral-characteristic-group		1..1	(Complex)	- URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/characteristic-group
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:referralInformation.Slices for extension.extension:referral-characteristic-group.Slices for valueString				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:referralInformation.Slices for extension.extension:referral-characteristic-group.Slices for valueString.valueString:valueString		1..1	string	Value of extension Fixed Value: referralInformation (no extensions allowed)
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:referralInformation.Slices for extension.extension:referralInstruction		0..1	string	Referral Instructions and Information URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/characteristic-extendedValues
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:referralInformation.coding		0..*	Coding	-
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:offering		0..*	CodeableConcept	This contains the list of various offerings that the Healthcare Service has Binding: Healthcare Service Offerings (required): Supporting services offered at a Healthcare Service
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:offering.Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:offering.Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:offering.Slices for extension.extension:offering-characteristic-group		1..1	(Complex)	- URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/characteristic-group
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:offering.Slices for extension.extension:offering-characteristic-group.Slices for valueString				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:offering.Slices for extension.extension:offering-characteristic-group.Slices for valueString.valueString:valueString		1..1	string	Value of extension Fixed Value: offerings (no extensions allowed)
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:offering.coding		0..*	Coding	-
HealthcareService.communication	S This element must be supported.	0..*	CodeableConcept	The language that this service is offered in Binding: Common Languages in Australia (required)
HealthcareService.referralMethod		0..0		Ways that the service accepts referrals
HealthcareService.appointmentRequired		0..1	boolean	It indicates if an appointment is required for this Healthcare Service
HealthcareService.availableTime		0..*	BackboneElement	Times the Healthcare Service is available
HealthcareService.availableTime.id		0..0		Unique id for inter-element referencing
HealthcareService.availableTime.Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
HealthcareService.availableTime.Slices for extension.extension:nhsd-timezone		0..1	CodeableConcept	Information about time zone for a Healthcare Service. NHSD supports ONLY ONE time zone per service URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-timezone Binding: Australian States and Territories timezones (required)
HealthcareService.availableTime.Slices for modifierExtension				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.availableTime.Slices for modifierExtension.modifierExtension:nhsd-availability-specificDate		0..1	string	The specific date at which a service is available or not available URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-availability-specificDate
HealthcareService.availableTime.Slices for modifierExtension.modifierExtension:nhsd-availability-reason		0..1	CodeableConcept	Australian Public Holidays URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-availability-reason Binding: Australian Public Holidays 2026 (required)
HealthcareService.availableTime.availableStartTime
HealthcareService.availableTime.availableStartTime.id		0..0		xml:id (or equivalent in JSON)
HealthcareService.availableTime.availableStartTime.extension		0..0		Extension
HealthcareService.availableTime.availableStartTime.value		0..0		Primitive value for time
HealthcareService.availableTime.availableEndTime
HealthcareService.availableTime.availableEndTime.id		0..0		xml:id (or equivalent in JSON)
HealthcareService.availableTime.availableEndTime.extension		0..0		Extension
HealthcareService.availableTime.availableEndTime.value		0..0		Primitive value for time
HealthcareService.notAvailable		0..*	BackboneElement	Not available during this time due to provided reason
HealthcareService.notAvailable.id		0..0		Unique id for inter-element referencing
HealthcareService.notAvailable.Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.notAvailable.Slices for extension.extension:nhsd-availability-specificDate		0..1	string	The specific date at which a service is available or not available URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-availability-specificDate
HealthcareService.notAvailable.Slices for extension.extension:nhsd-availability-reason		0..1	CodeableConcept	Australian Public Holidays URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-availability-reason Binding: Australian Public Holidays 2026 (required)
HealthcareService.notAvailable.Slices for extension.extension:nhsd-timezone		0..1	CodeableConcept	Information about time zone for a Healthcare Service. NHSD supports ONLY ONE time zone per service URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-timezone Binding: Australian States and Territories timezones (required)
HealthcareService.availabilityExceptions		0..0		Not supported, refer to availableTime and notAvailable
HealthcareService.endpoint		0..*	Reference(NHSD Secure Messaging Endpoint)	NHSD supports Healthcare Service to refer to maximum of one Endpoint resource (with corresponding SMD Target identifier) per secure messaging vendor product
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path	Status	Usage	ValueSet	Version	Source
HealthcareService.type	Base	preferred	Healthcare Service Types SNOMED-CT	📦4.0.1	This IG
HealthcareService.telecom.​system	Base	required	Contact Point System	📦4.0.1	This IG
HealthcareService.serviceProvisionCode	Base	required	Healthcare Service Provision Conditions	📦4.0.1	This IG
HealthcareService.eligibility.​code	Base	required	Healthcare Service Eligibility criteria	📦4.0.1	This IG
HealthcareService.program	Base	extensible	Healthcare Service Programs (Funded or Unfunded)	📦4.0.1	This IG
HealthcareService.characteristic:facility	Base	required	Healthcare Service Facilities	📦4.0.1	This IG
HealthcareService.characteristic:fundingsource	Base	required	Healthcare Service Funding Sources	📦4.0.1	This IG
HealthcareService.characteristic:healthcareServiceCharacteristic	Base	required	Healthcare Service miscellaneous characteristics	📦4.0.1	This IG
HealthcareService.characteristic:referralInformation	Base	required	Healthcare Service referral instructions and information	📦4.0.1	This IG
HealthcareService.characteristic:offering	Base	required	Healthcare Service Offerings	📦4.0.1	This IG
HealthcareService.communication	Base	required	Common Languages in Australia	⏿2.2.1	tx.hl7.org.au

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
HealthcareService		0..*	AUPDHealthcareService	A healthcare service in an Australian healthcare context e.g., a healthcare service provided at a site
HealthcareService.id	Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	id	Logical FHIR id for unique identification of the Healthcare Service resource within the FHIR bundle
HealthcareService.meta	Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	Meta	Metadata about Healthcare Service resource
HealthcareService.meta.extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
HealthcareService.meta.lastUpdated	Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	instant	The timestamp when the resource was last updated
HealthcareService.contained		0..*	Resource	Contained, inline Resources
HealthcareService.Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
HealthcareService.Slices for extension.extension:nhsd-booking-provider		0..*	(Complex)	Information about Booking Providers for a Healthcare Service URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-booking-provider
HealthcareService.Slices for extension.extension:proximityDistance		0..1	decimal	The distance in meters/kilometers of the service URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/proximity-distance
HealthcareService.Slices for extension.extension:operationalStatus		0..1	(Complex)	Operational status of the service URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/operationalStatus
HealthcareService.Slices for extension.extension:nhsd-iar-levels-of-care		0..*	CodeableConcept	NHSD IAR Levels Of Care URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-iar-levels-of-care Binding: NHSD IAR Levels Of Care (required)
HealthcareService.Slices for extension.extension:nhsd-new-patient-availability		0..1	CodeableConcept	NHSD New Patient Availability URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-new-patient-availability Binding: NHSD New Patient Availability (required)
HealthcareService.Slices for identifier	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Identifier	Healthcare service identifiers Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:type, value:system Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
HealthcareService.Slices for identifier.identifier:rid	S This element must be supported.	0..1	NHSDResourceIdentifier	External identifiers for this item
HealthcareService.active	?! This element is a modifier element. S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	boolean	Reflects the current status of the Healthcare Service resource
HealthcareService.providedBy	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	Reference(NHSD Organisation)	Reference to the Organization resource that provides the service
HealthcareService.type	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..*	CodeableConcept	Type of service that may be delivered or performed. Each HealthcareService resource must have only 1 preferred service type Binding: Healthcare Service Types SNOMED-CT (preferred)
HealthcareService.type.Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
HealthcareService.type.Slices for extension.extension:nhsd-service-subtype		0..*	CodeableConcept	Subtypes offered under this service type URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-service-subtype Binding: NHSD Healthcare Service Subtype (required)
HealthcareService.type.coding	Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
HealthcareService.type.coding.id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
HealthcareService.type.coding.extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
HealthcareService.type.coding.system	Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system
HealthcareService.type.coding.version	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
HealthcareService.type.coding.code	Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
HealthcareService.type.coding.display	Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
HealthcareService.type.coding.userSelected	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
HealthcareService.type.text	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
HealthcareService.Slices for specialty				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.location	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	Reference(NHSD Location)	Reference to the Location resource.
HealthcareService.name	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	string	Healthcare Service name, which may include department level information for Hospitals.
HealthcareService.comment	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	string	A short description of the Healthcare Service, which may include additional information not covered elsewhere.
HealthcareService.telecom	S This element must be supported.	0..*	ContactPoint	Contact information related to the Healthcare Service
HealthcareService.telecom.Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
HealthcareService.telecom.Slices for extension.extension:contactPurpose	S This element must be supported.	0..*	CodeableConcept	The contact purpose for the resource URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/au-contact-purpose Binding: Contact Purpose (required)
HealthcareService.telecom.system	Σ This element is included in summaries. C	1..1	code	phone | fax | email | url Binding: Contact Point System (required): Telecommunications form for contact point.
HealthcareService.telecom.value	Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	string	The actual contact point details
HealthcareService.coverageArea		0..*	Reference(Location)	Reference to the list of 'contained' Location resources defining the coverage area of virtual/home visit type of Healthcare Services.
HealthcareService.serviceProvisionCode		0..1	CodeableConcept	Reflects the billing option type the Healthcare Service supports Binding: Healthcare Service Provision Conditions (required)
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. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
HealthcareService.eligibility.code		1..1	CodeableConcept	Coded value for the eligibility Binding: Healthcare Service Eligibility criteria (required): Eligibility for service provided by Healthcare provider
HealthcareService.eligibility.comment		0..1	markdown	Describes the eligibility conditions for the service
HealthcareService.program		0..*	CodeableConcept	Name of program(s) that the Healthcare Service is a part of Binding: Healthcare Service Programs (Funded or Unfunded) (extensible): Name of program(s) that the Healthcare Service is a part of
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic		0..*	CodeableConcept	Various characteristics of the Healthcare Service like offering etc Slice: Unordered, Open by value:coding.system Binding Description: (example): A custom attribute that could be provided at a service (e.g. Wheelchair accessibiliy). Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:facility		0..*	CodeableConcept	Facilities available or provided at a Healthcare Service location Binding: Healthcare Service Facilities (required): Facilities available or provided at a Healthcare Service location
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:facility.id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:facility.Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:facility.Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:facility.Slices for extension.extension:facilities-characteristic-group		1..1	(Complex)	- URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/characteristic-group
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:facility.Slices for extension.extension:facilities-characteristic-group.id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:facility.Slices for extension.extension:facilities-characteristic-group.extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:facility.Slices for extension.extension:facilities-characteristic-group.url		1..1	uri	"http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/characteristic-group"
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:facility.Slices for extension.extension:facilities-characteristic-group.Slices for value[x]		1..1	string	Value of extension Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:facility.Slices for extension.extension:facilities-characteristic-group.Slices for value[x]				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:facility.Slices for extension.extension:facilities-characteristic-group.Slices for value[x].value[x]:valueString		1..1	string	Value of extension Fixed Value: facilities (no extensions allowed)
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:facility.coding	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Coding	-
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:facility.text	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:fundingsource		0..*	CodeableConcept	Funding Sources which support this Healthcare Service. Binding: Healthcare Service Funding Sources (required): Funding Sources which support this Healthcare Service.
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:fundingsource.id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:fundingsource.Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:fundingsource.Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:fundingsource.Slices for extension.extension:fundingsource-characteristic-group		1..1	(Complex)	- URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/characteristic-group
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:fundingsource.Slices for extension.extension:fundingsource-characteristic-group.id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:fundingsource.Slices for extension.extension:fundingsource-characteristic-group.extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:fundingsource.Slices for extension.extension:fundingsource-characteristic-group.url		1..1	uri	"http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/characteristic-group"
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:fundingsource.Slices for extension.extension:fundingsource-characteristic-group.Slices for value[x]		1..1	string	Value of extension Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:fundingsource.Slices for extension.extension:fundingsource-characteristic-group.Slices for value[x]				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:fundingsource.Slices for extension.extension:fundingsource-characteristic-group.Slices for value[x].value[x]:valueString		1..1	string	Value of extension Fixed Value: fundingSource (no extensions allowed)
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:fundingsource.coding	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Coding	-
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:fundingsource.text	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:healthcareServiceCharacteristic		0..*	CodeableConcept	Miscellaneous characteristics of a Healthcare Service Binding: Healthcare Service miscellaneous characteristics (required): Miscellaneous characteristics of a Healthcare Service
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:healthcareServiceCharacteristic.id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:healthcareServiceCharacteristic.Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:healthcareServiceCharacteristic.Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:healthcareServiceCharacteristic.Slices for extension.extension:plsc-characteristic-group		1..1	(Complex)	- URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/characteristic-group
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:healthcareServiceCharacteristic.Slices for extension.extension:plsc-characteristic-group.id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:healthcareServiceCharacteristic.Slices for extension.extension:plsc-characteristic-group.extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:healthcareServiceCharacteristic.Slices for extension.extension:plsc-characteristic-group.url		1..1	uri	"http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/characteristic-group"
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:healthcareServiceCharacteristic.Slices for extension.extension:plsc-characteristic-group.Slices for value[x]		1..1	string	Value of extension Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:healthcareServiceCharacteristic.Slices for extension.extension:plsc-characteristic-group.Slices for value[x]				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:healthcareServiceCharacteristic.Slices for extension.extension:plsc-characteristic-group.Slices for value[x].value[x]:valueString		1..1	string	Value of extension Fixed Value: characteristics (no extensions allowed)
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:healthcareServiceCharacteristic.coding	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Coding	-
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:healthcareServiceCharacteristic.text	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:referralInformation		0..*	CodeableConcept	Referral Instructions and Information Binding: Healthcare Service referral instructions and information (required): Referral Instructions and Information
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:referralInformation.id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:referralInformation.Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:referralInformation.Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:referralInformation.Slices for extension.extension:referral-characteristic-group		1..1	(Complex)	- URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/characteristic-group
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:referralInformation.Slices for extension.extension:referral-characteristic-group.id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:referralInformation.Slices for extension.extension:referral-characteristic-group.extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:referralInformation.Slices for extension.extension:referral-characteristic-group.url		1..1	uri	"http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/characteristic-group"
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:referralInformation.Slices for extension.extension:referral-characteristic-group.Slices for value[x]		1..1	string	Value of extension Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:referralInformation.Slices for extension.extension:referral-characteristic-group.Slices for value[x]				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:referralInformation.Slices for extension.extension:referral-characteristic-group.Slices for value[x].value[x]:valueString		1..1	string	Value of extension Fixed Value: referralInformation (no extensions allowed)
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:referralInformation.Slices for extension.extension:referralInstruction		0..1	string	Referral Instructions and Information URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/characteristic-extendedValues
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:referralInformation.coding	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Coding	-
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:referralInformation.text	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:offering		0..*	CodeableConcept	This contains the list of various offerings that the Healthcare Service has Binding: Healthcare Service Offerings (required): Supporting services offered at a Healthcare Service
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:offering.id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:offering.Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:offering.Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:offering.Slices for extension.extension:offering-characteristic-group		1..1	(Complex)	- URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/characteristic-group
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:offering.Slices for extension.extension:offering-characteristic-group.id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:offering.Slices for extension.extension:offering-characteristic-group.extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:offering.Slices for extension.extension:offering-characteristic-group.url		1..1	uri	"http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/characteristic-group"
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:offering.Slices for extension.extension:offering-characteristic-group.Slices for value[x]		1..1	string	Value of extension Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:offering.Slices for extension.extension:offering-characteristic-group.Slices for value[x]				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:offering.Slices for extension.extension:offering-characteristic-group.Slices for value[x].value[x]:valueString		1..1	string	Value of extension Fixed Value: offerings (no extensions allowed)
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:offering.coding	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Coding	-
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:offering.text	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
HealthcareService.communication	S This element must be supported.	0..*	CodeableConcept	The language that this service is offered in Binding: Common Languages in Australia (required)
HealthcareService.appointmentRequired		0..1	boolean	It indicates if an appointment is required for this Healthcare Service
HealthcareService.availableTime		0..*	BackboneElement	Times the Healthcare Service is available
HealthcareService.availableTime.Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
HealthcareService.availableTime.Slices for extension.extension:nhsd-timezone		0..1	CodeableConcept	Information about time zone for a Healthcare Service. NHSD supports ONLY ONE time zone per service URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-timezone Binding: Australian States and Territories timezones (required)
HealthcareService.availableTime.Slices for modifierExtension	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
HealthcareService.availableTime.Slices for modifierExtension.modifierExtension:nhsd-availability-specificDate	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	string	The specific date at which a service is available or not available URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-availability-specificDate
HealthcareService.availableTime.Slices for modifierExtension.modifierExtension:nhsd-availability-reason	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	CodeableConcept	Australian Public Holidays URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-availability-reason Binding: Australian Public Holidays 2026 (required)
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.Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
HealthcareService.notAvailable.Slices for extension.extension:nhsd-availability-specificDate		0..1	string	The specific date at which a service is available or not available URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-availability-specificDate
HealthcareService.notAvailable.Slices for extension.extension:nhsd-availability-reason		0..1	CodeableConcept	Australian Public Holidays URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-availability-reason Binding: Australian Public Holidays 2026 (required)
HealthcareService.notAvailable.Slices for extension.extension:nhsd-timezone		0..1	CodeableConcept	Information about time zone for a Healthcare Service. NHSD supports ONLY ONE time zone per service URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-timezone Binding: Australian States and Territories timezones (required)
HealthcareService.notAvailable.modifierExtension	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ 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.endpoint	S This element must be supported.	0..*	Reference(NHSD Secure Messaging Endpoint)	NHSD supports Healthcare Service to refer to maximum of one Endpoint resource (with corresponding SMD Target identifier) per secure messaging vendor product
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Status	Usage	ValueSet	Version	Source
HealthcareService.identifier:hpio.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍4.0.1 → 4.0.0	FHIR Std.
HealthcareService.identifier:hpio.​type	Base	required	v2 Identifier Type - AU Extended	⏿1.0.2	tx.hl7.org.au
HealthcareService.identifier:pdvendor.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍4.0.1 → 4.0.0	FHIR Std.
HealthcareService.identifier:pdvendor.​type	Base	required	v2 Identifier Type - AU Extended	⏿1.0.2	tx.hl7.org.au
HealthcareService.identifier:pdvendor.​assigner.type	Base	extensible	ResourceType	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
HealthcareService.type	Base	preferred	Healthcare Service Types SNOMED-CT	📦4.0.1	This IG
HealthcareService.telecom.​system	Base	required	Contact Point System	📦4.0.1	This IG
HealthcareService.serviceProvisionCode	Base	required	Healthcare Service Provision Conditions	📦4.0.1	This IG
HealthcareService.eligibility.​code	Base	required	Healthcare Service Eligibility criteria	📦4.0.1	This IG
HealthcareService.program	Base	extensible	Healthcare Service Programs (Funded or Unfunded)	📦4.0.1	This IG
HealthcareService.characteristic	Base	example		Not State	Unknown
HealthcareService.characteristic:facility	Base	required	Healthcare Service Facilities	📦4.0.1	This IG
HealthcareService.characteristic:fundingsource	Base	required	Healthcare Service Funding Sources	📦4.0.1	This IG
HealthcareService.characteristic:healthcareServiceCharacteristic	Base	required	Healthcare Service miscellaneous characteristics	📦4.0.1	This IG
HealthcareService.characteristic:referralInformation	Base	required	Healthcare Service referral instructions and information	📦4.0.1	This IG
HealthcareService.characteristic:offering	Base	required	Healthcare Service Offerings	📦4.0.1	This IG
HealthcareService.communication	Base	required	Common Languages in Australia	⏿2.2.1	tx.hl7.org.au
HealthcareService.availableTime.​daysOfWeek	Base	required	DaysOfWeek	📍4.0.1 → 4.0.0	FHIR Std.

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Key Elements View

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
HealthcareService		0..*	AUPDHealthcareService	A healthcare service in an Australian healthcare context e.g., a healthcare service provided at a site
HealthcareService.id	Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	id	Logical FHIR id for unique identification of the Healthcare Service resource within the FHIR bundle
HealthcareService.meta	Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	Meta	Metadata about Healthcare Service resource
HealthcareService.meta.extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
HealthcareService.meta.lastUpdated	Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	instant	The timestamp when the resource was last updated
HealthcareService.Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
HealthcareService.Slices for extension.extension:nhsd-booking-provider		0..*	(Complex)	Information about Booking Providers for a Healthcare Service URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-booking-provider
HealthcareService.Slices for extension.extension:proximityDistance		0..1	decimal	The distance in meters/kilometers of the service URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/proximity-distance
HealthcareService.Slices for extension.extension:operationalStatus		0..1	(Complex)	Operational status of the service URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/operationalStatus
HealthcareService.Slices for extension.extension:nhsd-iar-levels-of-care		0..*	CodeableConcept	NHSD IAR Levels Of Care URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-iar-levels-of-care Binding: NHSD IAR Levels Of Care (required)
HealthcareService.Slices for extension.extension:nhsd-new-patient-availability		0..1	CodeableConcept	NHSD New Patient Availability URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-new-patient-availability Binding: NHSD New Patient Availability (required)
HealthcareService.Slices for identifier	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Identifier	Healthcare service identifiers Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:type, value:system Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
HealthcareService.Slices for identifier.identifier:rid	S This element must be supported.	0..1	NHSDResourceIdentifier	External identifiers for this item
HealthcareService.active	?! This element is a modifier element. S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	boolean	Reflects the current status of the Healthcare Service resource
HealthcareService.providedBy	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	Reference(NHSD Organisation)	Reference to the Organization resource that provides the service
HealthcareService.type	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..*	CodeableConcept	Type of service that may be delivered or performed. Each HealthcareService resource must have only 1 preferred service type Binding: Healthcare Service Types SNOMED-CT (preferred)
HealthcareService.type.Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
HealthcareService.type.Slices for extension.extension:nhsd-service-subtype		0..*	CodeableConcept	Subtypes offered under this service type URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-service-subtype Binding: NHSD Healthcare Service Subtype (required)
HealthcareService.type.coding	Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
HealthcareService.type.coding.system	Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system
HealthcareService.type.coding.code	Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
HealthcareService.type.coding.display	Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
HealthcareService.Slices for specialty				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.location	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	Reference(NHSD Location)	Reference to the Location resource.
HealthcareService.name	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	string	Healthcare Service name, which may include department level information for Hospitals.
HealthcareService.comment	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	string	A short description of the Healthcare Service, which may include additional information not covered elsewhere.
HealthcareService.telecom	S This element must be supported.	0..*	ContactPoint	Contact information related to the Healthcare Service
HealthcareService.telecom.Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.telecom.Slices for extension.extension:contactPurpose	S This element must be supported.	0..*	CodeableConcept	The contact purpose for the resource URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/au-contact-purpose Binding: Contact Purpose (required)
HealthcareService.telecom.system	Σ This element is included in summaries. C	1..1	code	phone | fax | email | url Binding: Contact Point System (required): Telecommunications form for contact point.
HealthcareService.telecom.value	Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	string	The actual contact point details
HealthcareService.coverageArea		0..*	Reference(Location)	Reference to the list of 'contained' Location resources defining the coverage area of virtual/home visit type of Healthcare Services.
HealthcareService.serviceProvisionCode		0..1	CodeableConcept	Reflects the billing option type the Healthcare Service supports Binding: Healthcare Service Provision Conditions (required)
HealthcareService.eligibility		0..*	BackboneElement	Specific eligibility requirements required to use the service
HealthcareService.eligibility.modifierExtension	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
HealthcareService.eligibility.code		1..1	CodeableConcept	Coded value for the eligibility Binding: Healthcare Service Eligibility criteria (required): Eligibility for service provided by Healthcare provider
HealthcareService.program		0..*	CodeableConcept	Name of program(s) that the Healthcare Service is a part of Binding: Healthcare Service Programs (Funded or Unfunded) (extensible): Name of program(s) that the Healthcare Service is a part of
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic		0..*	CodeableConcept	Various characteristics of the Healthcare Service like offering etc Slice: Unordered, Open by value:coding.system Binding Description: (example): A custom attribute that could be provided at a service (e.g. Wheelchair accessibiliy). Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:facility		0..*	CodeableConcept	Facilities available or provided at a Healthcare Service location Binding: Healthcare Service Facilities (required): Facilities available or provided at a Healthcare Service location
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:facility.Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:facility.Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:facility.Slices for extension.extension:facilities-characteristic-group		1..1	(Complex)	- URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/characteristic-group
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:facility.Slices for extension.extension:facilities-characteristic-group.url		1..1	uri	"http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/characteristic-group"
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:facility.Slices for extension.extension:facilities-characteristic-group.Slices for value[x]		1..1	string	Value of extension Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:facility.Slices for extension.extension:facilities-characteristic-group.Slices for value[x]				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:facility.Slices for extension.extension:facilities-characteristic-group.Slices for value[x].value[x]:valueString		1..1	string	Value of extension Fixed Value: facilities (no extensions allowed)
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:facility.coding	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Coding	-
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:fundingsource		0..*	CodeableConcept	Funding Sources which support this Healthcare Service. Binding: Healthcare Service Funding Sources (required): Funding Sources which support this Healthcare Service.
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:fundingsource.Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:fundingsource.Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:fundingsource.Slices for extension.extension:fundingsource-characteristic-group		1..1	(Complex)	- URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/characteristic-group
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:fundingsource.Slices for extension.extension:fundingsource-characteristic-group.url		1..1	uri	"http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/characteristic-group"
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:fundingsource.Slices for extension.extension:fundingsource-characteristic-group.Slices for value[x]		1..1	string	Value of extension Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:fundingsource.Slices for extension.extension:fundingsource-characteristic-group.Slices for value[x]				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:fundingsource.Slices for extension.extension:fundingsource-characteristic-group.Slices for value[x].value[x]:valueString		1..1	string	Value of extension Fixed Value: fundingSource (no extensions allowed)
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:fundingsource.coding	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Coding	-
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:healthcareServiceCharacteristic		0..*	CodeableConcept	Miscellaneous characteristics of a Healthcare Service Binding: Healthcare Service miscellaneous characteristics (required): Miscellaneous characteristics of a Healthcare Service
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:healthcareServiceCharacteristic.Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:healthcareServiceCharacteristic.Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:healthcareServiceCharacteristic.Slices for extension.extension:plsc-characteristic-group		1..1	(Complex)	- URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/characteristic-group
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:healthcareServiceCharacteristic.Slices for extension.extension:plsc-characteristic-group.url		1..1	uri	"http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/characteristic-group"
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:healthcareServiceCharacteristic.Slices for extension.extension:plsc-characteristic-group.Slices for value[x]		1..1	string	Value of extension Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:healthcareServiceCharacteristic.Slices for extension.extension:plsc-characteristic-group.Slices for value[x]				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:healthcareServiceCharacteristic.Slices for extension.extension:plsc-characteristic-group.Slices for value[x].value[x]:valueString		1..1	string	Value of extension Fixed Value: characteristics (no extensions allowed)
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:healthcareServiceCharacteristic.coding	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Coding	-
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:referralInformation		0..*	CodeableConcept	Referral Instructions and Information Binding: Healthcare Service referral instructions and information (required): Referral Instructions and Information
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:referralInformation.Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:referralInformation.Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:referralInformation.Slices for extension.extension:referral-characteristic-group		1..1	(Complex)	- URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/characteristic-group
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:referralInformation.Slices for extension.extension:referral-characteristic-group.url		1..1	uri	"http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/characteristic-group"
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:referralInformation.Slices for extension.extension:referral-characteristic-group.Slices for value[x]		1..1	string	Value of extension Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:referralInformation.Slices for extension.extension:referral-characteristic-group.Slices for value[x]				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:referralInformation.Slices for extension.extension:referral-characteristic-group.Slices for value[x].value[x]:valueString		1..1	string	Value of extension Fixed Value: referralInformation (no extensions allowed)
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:referralInformation.Slices for extension.extension:referralInstruction		0..1	string	Referral Instructions and Information URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/characteristic-extendedValues
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:referralInformation.coding	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Coding	-
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:offering		0..*	CodeableConcept	This contains the list of various offerings that the Healthcare Service has Binding: Healthcare Service Offerings (required): Supporting services offered at a Healthcare Service
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:offering.Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:offering.Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:offering.Slices for extension.extension:offering-characteristic-group		1..1	(Complex)	- URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/characteristic-group
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:offering.Slices for extension.extension:offering-characteristic-group.url		1..1	uri	"http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/characteristic-group"
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:offering.Slices for extension.extension:offering-characteristic-group.Slices for value[x]		1..1	string	Value of extension Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:offering.Slices for extension.extension:offering-characteristic-group.Slices for value[x]				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:offering.Slices for extension.extension:offering-characteristic-group.Slices for value[x].value[x]:valueString		1..1	string	Value of extension Fixed Value: offerings (no extensions allowed)
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:offering.coding	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Coding	-
HealthcareService.communication	S This element must be supported.	0..*	CodeableConcept	The language that this service is offered in Binding: Common Languages in Australia (required)
HealthcareService.appointmentRequired		0..1	boolean	It indicates if an appointment is required for this Healthcare Service
HealthcareService.availableTime		0..*	BackboneElement	Times the Healthcare Service is available
HealthcareService.availableTime.Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
HealthcareService.availableTime.Slices for extension.extension:nhsd-timezone		0..1	CodeableConcept	Information about time zone for a Healthcare Service. NHSD supports ONLY ONE time zone per service URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-timezone Binding: Australian States and Territories timezones (required)
HealthcareService.availableTime.Slices for modifierExtension	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
HealthcareService.availableTime.Slices for modifierExtension.modifierExtension:nhsd-availability-specificDate	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	string	The specific date at which a service is available or not available URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-availability-specificDate
HealthcareService.availableTime.Slices for modifierExtension.modifierExtension:nhsd-availability-reason	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	CodeableConcept	Australian Public Holidays URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-availability-reason Binding: Australian Public Holidays 2026 (required)
HealthcareService.notAvailable		0..*	BackboneElement	Not available during this time due to provided reason
HealthcareService.notAvailable.Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.notAvailable.Slices for extension.extension:nhsd-availability-specificDate		0..1	string	The specific date at which a service is available or not available URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-availability-specificDate
HealthcareService.notAvailable.Slices for extension.extension:nhsd-availability-reason		0..1	CodeableConcept	Australian Public Holidays URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-availability-reason Binding: Australian Public Holidays 2026 (required)
HealthcareService.notAvailable.Slices for extension.extension:nhsd-timezone		0..1	CodeableConcept	Information about time zone for a Healthcare Service. NHSD supports ONLY ONE time zone per service URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-timezone Binding: Australian States and Territories timezones (required)
HealthcareService.notAvailable.modifierExtension	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ 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.endpoint	S This element must be supported.	0..*	Reference(NHSD Secure Messaging Endpoint)	NHSD supports Healthcare Service to refer to maximum of one Endpoint resource (with corresponding SMD Target identifier) per secure messaging vendor product
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Status	Usage	ValueSet	Version	Source
HealthcareService.identifier:hpio.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍4.0.1 → 4.0.0	FHIR Std.
HealthcareService.identifier:hpio.​type	Base	required	v2 Identifier Type - AU Extended	⏿1.0.2	tx.hl7.org.au
HealthcareService.identifier:pdvendor.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍4.0.1 → 4.0.0	FHIR Std.
HealthcareService.identifier:pdvendor.​type	Base	required	v2 Identifier Type - AU Extended	⏿1.0.2	tx.hl7.org.au
HealthcareService.type	Base	preferred	Healthcare Service Types SNOMED-CT	📦4.0.1	This IG
HealthcareService.telecom.​system	Base	required	Contact Point System	📦4.0.1	This IG
HealthcareService.serviceProvisionCode	Base	required	Healthcare Service Provision Conditions	📦4.0.1	This IG
HealthcareService.eligibility.​code	Base	required	Healthcare Service Eligibility criteria	📦4.0.1	This IG
HealthcareService.program	Base	extensible	Healthcare Service Programs (Funded or Unfunded)	📦4.0.1	This IG
HealthcareService.characteristic	Base	example		Not State	Unknown
HealthcareService.characteristic:facility	Base	required	Healthcare Service Facilities	📦4.0.1	This IG
HealthcareService.characteristic:fundingsource	Base	required	Healthcare Service Funding Sources	📦4.0.1	This IG
HealthcareService.characteristic:healthcareServiceCharacteristic	Base	required	Healthcare Service miscellaneous characteristics	📦4.0.1	This IG
HealthcareService.characteristic:referralInformation	Base	required	Healthcare Service referral instructions and information	📦4.0.1	This IG
HealthcareService.characteristic:offering	Base	required	Healthcare Service Offerings	📦4.0.1	This IG
HealthcareService.communication	Base	required	Common Languages in Australia	⏿2.2.1	tx.hl7.org.au

Constraints

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Description

Expression

Differential View

This structure is derived from AUPDHealthcareService

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
HealthcareService		0..*	AUPDHealthcareService	A healthcare service in an Australian healthcare context e.g., a healthcare service provided at a site
HealthcareService.id		1..1	id	Logical FHIR id for unique identification of the Healthcare Service resource within the FHIR bundle
HealthcareService.meta		1..1	Meta	Metadata about Healthcare Service resource
HealthcareService.meta.id		0..0		Unique id for inter-element referencing
HealthcareService.meta.extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
HealthcareService.meta.versionId		0..0		Version specific identifier
HealthcareService.meta.lastUpdated		1..1	instant	The timestamp when the resource was last updated
HealthcareService.meta.source		0..0		Identifies where the resource comes from
HealthcareService.meta.profile		0..0		Profiles this resource claims to conform to
HealthcareService.meta.security		0..0		Security Labels applied to this resource
HealthcareService.meta.tag		0..0		Tags applied to this resource
HealthcareService.implicitRules		0..0		A set of rules under which this content was created
HealthcareService.language		0..0		Language of the resource content
HealthcareService.text		0..0		Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
HealthcareService.Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
HealthcareService.Slices for extension.extension:nhsd-booking-provider		0..*	(Complex)	Information about Booking Providers for a Healthcare Service URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-booking-provider
HealthcareService.Slices for extension.extension:proximityDistance		0..1	decimal	The distance in meters/kilometers of the service URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/proximity-distance
HealthcareService.Slices for extension.extension:operationalStatus		0..1	(Complex)	Operational status of the service URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/operationalStatus
HealthcareService.Slices for extension.extension:nhsd-iar-levels-of-care		0..*	CodeableConcept	NHSD IAR Levels Of Care URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-iar-levels-of-care Binding: NHSD IAR Levels Of Care (required)
HealthcareService.Slices for extension.extension:nhsd-new-patient-availability		0..1	CodeableConcept	NHSD New Patient Availability URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-new-patient-availability Binding: NHSD New Patient Availability (required)
HealthcareService.modifierExtension		0..0		Extension
HealthcareService.identifier		0..*	Identifier	Healthcare service identifiers
HealthcareService.Slices for identifier				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.Slices for identifier.identifier:hpio		0..0		HPI-O for Directory Entry Organisation
HealthcareService.Slices for identifier.identifier:pdvendor		0..0		Secure Messaging Vendor's Healthcare Service Identifier
HealthcareService.Slices for identifier.identifier:rid	S This element must be supported.	0..1	NHSDResourceIdentifier	External identifiers for this item
HealthcareService.active		1..1	boolean	Reflects the current status of the Healthcare Service resource
HealthcareService.providedBy		1..1	Reference(NHSD Organisation)	Reference to the Organization resource that provides the service
HealthcareService.category		0..0		Not currently supported
HealthcareService.type		1..*	CodeableConcept	Type of service that may be delivered or performed. Each HealthcareService resource must have only 1 preferred service type Binding: Healthcare Service Types SNOMED-CT (preferred)
HealthcareService.type.id		0..0		Unique id for inter-element referencing
HealthcareService.type.Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
HealthcareService.type.Slices for extension.extension:nhsd-service-subtype		0..*	CodeableConcept	Subtypes offered under this service type URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-service-subtype Binding: NHSD Healthcare Service Subtype (required)
HealthcareService.type.coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
HealthcareService.type.coding.system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system
HealthcareService.type.coding.code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
HealthcareService.type.coding.display		1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
HealthcareService.Slices for specialty				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.Slices for specialty.specialty:snomedRole		0..0		NHSD server makes use of type attribute
HealthcareService.location		1..1	Reference(NHSD Location)	Reference to the Location resource.
HealthcareService.name		0..1	string	Healthcare Service name, which may include department level information for Hospitals.
HealthcareService.comment		0..1	string	A short description of the Healthcare Service, which may include additional information not covered elsewhere.
HealthcareService.extraDetails		0..0		Extra details about the service that can't be placed in the other fields
HealthcareService.photo		0..0		Facilitates quick identification of the service
HealthcareService.telecom		0..*	ContactPoint	Contact information related to the Healthcare Service
HealthcareService.telecom.id		0..0		Unique id for inter-element referencing
HealthcareService.telecom.Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.telecom.Slices for extension.extension:contactPurpose	S This element must be supported.	0..*	CodeableConcept	The contact purpose for the resource URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/au-contact-purpose Binding: Contact Purpose (required)
HealthcareService.telecom.system		1..1	code	phone | fax | email | url Binding: Contact Point System (required): Telecommunications form for contact point.
HealthcareService.telecom.value		1..1	string	The actual contact point details
HealthcareService.telecom.use		0..0		home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point
HealthcareService.telecom.rank		0..0		Specify preferred order of use (1 = highest)
HealthcareService.telecom.period		0..0		Time period when the contact point was/is in use
HealthcareService.coverageArea		0..*	Reference(Location)	Reference to the list of 'contained' Location resources defining the coverage area of virtual/home visit type of Healthcare Services.
HealthcareService.serviceProvisionCode		0..1	CodeableConcept	Reflects the billing option type the Healthcare Service supports Binding: Healthcare Service Provision Conditions (required)
HealthcareService.eligibility		0..*	BackboneElement	Specific eligibility requirements required to use the service
HealthcareService.eligibility.code		1..1	CodeableConcept	Coded value for the eligibility Binding: Healthcare Service Eligibility criteria (required): Eligibility for service provided by Healthcare provider
HealthcareService.program		0..*	CodeableConcept	Name of program(s) that the Healthcare Service is a part of Binding: Healthcare Service Programs (Funded or Unfunded) (extensible): Name of program(s) that the Healthcare Service is a part of
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic		0..*	CodeableConcept	Various characteristics of the Healthcare Service like offering etc Slice: Unordered, Open by value:coding.system Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:facility		0..*	CodeableConcept	Facilities available or provided at a Healthcare Service location Binding: Healthcare Service Facilities (required): Facilities available or provided at a Healthcare Service location
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:facility.Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:facility.Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:facility.Slices for extension.extension:facilities-characteristic-group		1..1	(Complex)	- URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/characteristic-group
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:facility.Slices for extension.extension:facilities-characteristic-group.Slices for valueString				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:facility.Slices for extension.extension:facilities-characteristic-group.Slices for valueString.valueString:valueString		1..1	string	Value of extension Fixed Value: facilities (no extensions allowed)
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:facility.coding		0..*	Coding	-
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:fundingsource		0..*	CodeableConcept	Funding Sources which support this Healthcare Service. Binding: Healthcare Service Funding Sources (required): Funding Sources which support this Healthcare Service.
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:fundingsource.Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:fundingsource.Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:fundingsource.Slices for extension.extension:fundingsource-characteristic-group		1..1	(Complex)	- URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/characteristic-group
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:fundingsource.Slices for extension.extension:fundingsource-characteristic-group.Slices for valueString				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:fundingsource.Slices for extension.extension:fundingsource-characteristic-group.Slices for valueString.valueString:valueString		1..1	string	Value of extension Fixed Value: fundingSource (no extensions allowed)
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:fundingsource.coding		0..*	Coding	-
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:healthcareServiceCharacteristic		0..*	CodeableConcept	Miscellaneous characteristics of a Healthcare Service Binding: Healthcare Service miscellaneous characteristics (required): Miscellaneous characteristics of a Healthcare Service
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:healthcareServiceCharacteristic.Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:healthcareServiceCharacteristic.Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:healthcareServiceCharacteristic.Slices for extension.extension:plsc-characteristic-group		1..1	(Complex)	- URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/characteristic-group
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:healthcareServiceCharacteristic.Slices for extension.extension:plsc-characteristic-group.Slices for valueString				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:healthcareServiceCharacteristic.Slices for extension.extension:plsc-characteristic-group.Slices for valueString.valueString:valueString		1..1	string	Value of extension Fixed Value: characteristics (no extensions allowed)
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:healthcareServiceCharacteristic.coding		0..*	Coding	-
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:referralInformation		0..*	CodeableConcept	Referral Instructions and Information Binding: Healthcare Service referral instructions and information (required): Referral Instructions and Information
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:referralInformation.Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:referralInformation.Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:referralInformation.Slices for extension.extension:referral-characteristic-group		1..1	(Complex)	- URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/characteristic-group
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:referralInformation.Slices for extension.extension:referral-characteristic-group.Slices for valueString				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:referralInformation.Slices for extension.extension:referral-characteristic-group.Slices for valueString.valueString:valueString		1..1	string	Value of extension Fixed Value: referralInformation (no extensions allowed)
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:referralInformation.Slices for extension.extension:referralInstruction		0..1	string	Referral Instructions and Information URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/characteristic-extendedValues
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:referralInformation.coding		0..*	Coding	-
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:offering		0..*	CodeableConcept	This contains the list of various offerings that the Healthcare Service has Binding: Healthcare Service Offerings (required): Supporting services offered at a Healthcare Service
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:offering.Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:offering.Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:offering.Slices for extension.extension:offering-characteristic-group		1..1	(Complex)	- URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/characteristic-group
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:offering.Slices for extension.extension:offering-characteristic-group.Slices for valueString				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:offering.Slices for extension.extension:offering-characteristic-group.Slices for valueString.valueString:valueString		1..1	string	Value of extension Fixed Value: offerings (no extensions allowed)
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:offering.coding		0..*	Coding	-
HealthcareService.communication	S This element must be supported.	0..*	CodeableConcept	The language that this service is offered in Binding: Common Languages in Australia (required)
HealthcareService.referralMethod		0..0		Ways that the service accepts referrals
HealthcareService.appointmentRequired		0..1	boolean	It indicates if an appointment is required for this Healthcare Service
HealthcareService.availableTime		0..*	BackboneElement	Times the Healthcare Service is available
HealthcareService.availableTime.id		0..0		Unique id for inter-element referencing
HealthcareService.availableTime.Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
HealthcareService.availableTime.Slices for extension.extension:nhsd-timezone		0..1	CodeableConcept	Information about time zone for a Healthcare Service. NHSD supports ONLY ONE time zone per service URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-timezone Binding: Australian States and Territories timezones (required)
HealthcareService.availableTime.Slices for modifierExtension				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.availableTime.Slices for modifierExtension.modifierExtension:nhsd-availability-specificDate		0..1	string	The specific date at which a service is available or not available URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-availability-specificDate
HealthcareService.availableTime.Slices for modifierExtension.modifierExtension:nhsd-availability-reason		0..1	CodeableConcept	Australian Public Holidays URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-availability-reason Binding: Australian Public Holidays 2026 (required)
HealthcareService.availableTime.availableStartTime
HealthcareService.availableTime.availableStartTime.id		0..0		xml:id (or equivalent in JSON)
HealthcareService.availableTime.availableStartTime.extension		0..0		Extension
HealthcareService.availableTime.availableStartTime.value		0..0		Primitive value for time
HealthcareService.availableTime.availableEndTime
HealthcareService.availableTime.availableEndTime.id		0..0		xml:id (or equivalent in JSON)
HealthcareService.availableTime.availableEndTime.extension		0..0		Extension
HealthcareService.availableTime.availableEndTime.value		0..0		Primitive value for time
HealthcareService.notAvailable		0..*	BackboneElement	Not available during this time due to provided reason
HealthcareService.notAvailable.id		0..0		Unique id for inter-element referencing
HealthcareService.notAvailable.Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.notAvailable.Slices for extension.extension:nhsd-availability-specificDate		0..1	string	The specific date at which a service is available or not available URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-availability-specificDate
HealthcareService.notAvailable.Slices for extension.extension:nhsd-availability-reason		0..1	CodeableConcept	Australian Public Holidays URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-availability-reason Binding: Australian Public Holidays 2026 (required)
HealthcareService.notAvailable.Slices for extension.extension:nhsd-timezone		0..1	CodeableConcept	Information about time zone for a Healthcare Service. NHSD supports ONLY ONE time zone per service URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-timezone Binding: Australian States and Territories timezones (required)
HealthcareService.availabilityExceptions		0..0		Not supported, refer to availableTime and notAvailable
HealthcareService.endpoint		0..*	Reference(NHSD Secure Messaging Endpoint)	NHSD supports Healthcare Service to refer to maximum of one Endpoint resource (with corresponding SMD Target identifier) per secure messaging vendor product
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path	Status	Usage	ValueSet	Version	Source
HealthcareService.type	Base	preferred	Healthcare Service Types SNOMED-CT	📦4.0.1	This IG
HealthcareService.telecom.​system	Base	required	Contact Point System	📦4.0.1	This IG
HealthcareService.serviceProvisionCode	Base	required	Healthcare Service Provision Conditions	📦4.0.1	This IG
HealthcareService.eligibility.​code	Base	required	Healthcare Service Eligibility criteria	📦4.0.1	This IG
HealthcareService.program	Base	extensible	Healthcare Service Programs (Funded or Unfunded)	📦4.0.1	This IG
HealthcareService.characteristic:facility	Base	required	Healthcare Service Facilities	📦4.0.1	This IG
HealthcareService.characteristic:fundingsource	Base	required	Healthcare Service Funding Sources	📦4.0.1	This IG
HealthcareService.characteristic:healthcareServiceCharacteristic	Base	required	Healthcare Service miscellaneous characteristics	📦4.0.1	This IG
HealthcareService.characteristic:referralInformation	Base	required	Healthcare Service referral instructions and information	📦4.0.1	This IG
HealthcareService.characteristic:offering	Base	required	Healthcare Service Offerings	📦4.0.1	This IG
HealthcareService.communication	Base	required	Common Languages in Australia	⏿2.2.1	tx.hl7.org.au

Snapshot View

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
HealthcareService		0..*	AUPDHealthcareService	A healthcare service in an Australian healthcare context e.g., a healthcare service provided at a site
HealthcareService.id	Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	id	Logical FHIR id for unique identification of the Healthcare Service resource within the FHIR bundle
HealthcareService.meta	Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	Meta	Metadata about Healthcare Service resource
HealthcareService.meta.extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
HealthcareService.meta.lastUpdated	Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	instant	The timestamp when the resource was last updated
HealthcareService.contained		0..*	Resource	Contained, inline Resources
HealthcareService.Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
HealthcareService.Slices for extension.extension:nhsd-booking-provider		0..*	(Complex)	Information about Booking Providers for a Healthcare Service URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-booking-provider
HealthcareService.Slices for extension.extension:proximityDistance		0..1	decimal	The distance in meters/kilometers of the service URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/proximity-distance
HealthcareService.Slices for extension.extension:operationalStatus		0..1	(Complex)	Operational status of the service URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/operationalStatus
HealthcareService.Slices for extension.extension:nhsd-iar-levels-of-care		0..*	CodeableConcept	NHSD IAR Levels Of Care URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-iar-levels-of-care Binding: NHSD IAR Levels Of Care (required)
HealthcareService.Slices for extension.extension:nhsd-new-patient-availability		0..1	CodeableConcept	NHSD New Patient Availability URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-new-patient-availability Binding: NHSD New Patient Availability (required)
HealthcareService.Slices for identifier	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Identifier	Healthcare service identifiers Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:type, value:system Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
HealthcareService.Slices for identifier.identifier:rid	S This element must be supported.	0..1	NHSDResourceIdentifier	External identifiers for this item
HealthcareService.active	?! This element is a modifier element. S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	boolean	Reflects the current status of the Healthcare Service resource
HealthcareService.providedBy	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	Reference(NHSD Organisation)	Reference to the Organization resource that provides the service
HealthcareService.type	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..*	CodeableConcept	Type of service that may be delivered or performed. Each HealthcareService resource must have only 1 preferred service type Binding: Healthcare Service Types SNOMED-CT (preferred)
HealthcareService.type.Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
HealthcareService.type.Slices for extension.extension:nhsd-service-subtype		0..*	CodeableConcept	Subtypes offered under this service type URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-service-subtype Binding: NHSD Healthcare Service Subtype (required)
HealthcareService.type.coding	Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
HealthcareService.type.coding.id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
HealthcareService.type.coding.extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
HealthcareService.type.coding.system	Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system
HealthcareService.type.coding.version	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
HealthcareService.type.coding.code	Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
HealthcareService.type.coding.display	Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
HealthcareService.type.coding.userSelected	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
HealthcareService.type.text	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
HealthcareService.Slices for specialty				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.location	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	Reference(NHSD Location)	Reference to the Location resource.
HealthcareService.name	S This element must be supported. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	string	Healthcare Service name, which may include department level information for Hospitals.
HealthcareService.comment	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	string	A short description of the Healthcare Service, which may include additional information not covered elsewhere.
HealthcareService.telecom	S This element must be supported.	0..*	ContactPoint	Contact information related to the Healthcare Service
HealthcareService.telecom.Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
HealthcareService.telecom.Slices for extension.extension:contactPurpose	S This element must be supported.	0..*	CodeableConcept	The contact purpose for the resource URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/au-contact-purpose Binding: Contact Purpose (required)
HealthcareService.telecom.system	Σ This element is included in summaries. C	1..1	code	phone | fax | email | url Binding: Contact Point System (required): Telecommunications form for contact point.
HealthcareService.telecom.value	Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	string	The actual contact point details
HealthcareService.coverageArea		0..*	Reference(Location)	Reference to the list of 'contained' Location resources defining the coverage area of virtual/home visit type of Healthcare Services.
HealthcareService.serviceProvisionCode		0..1	CodeableConcept	Reflects the billing option type the Healthcare Service supports Binding: Healthcare Service Provision Conditions (required)
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. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
HealthcareService.eligibility.code		1..1	CodeableConcept	Coded value for the eligibility Binding: Healthcare Service Eligibility criteria (required): Eligibility for service provided by Healthcare provider
HealthcareService.eligibility.comment		0..1	markdown	Describes the eligibility conditions for the service
HealthcareService.program		0..*	CodeableConcept	Name of program(s) that the Healthcare Service is a part of Binding: Healthcare Service Programs (Funded or Unfunded) (extensible): Name of program(s) that the Healthcare Service is a part of
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic		0..*	CodeableConcept	Various characteristics of the Healthcare Service like offering etc Slice: Unordered, Open by value:coding.system Binding Description: (example): A custom attribute that could be provided at a service (e.g. Wheelchair accessibiliy). Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:facility		0..*	CodeableConcept	Facilities available or provided at a Healthcare Service location Binding: Healthcare Service Facilities (required): Facilities available or provided at a Healthcare Service location
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:facility.id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:facility.Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:facility.Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:facility.Slices for extension.extension:facilities-characteristic-group		1..1	(Complex)	- URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/characteristic-group
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:facility.Slices for extension.extension:facilities-characteristic-group.id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:facility.Slices for extension.extension:facilities-characteristic-group.extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:facility.Slices for extension.extension:facilities-characteristic-group.url		1..1	uri	"http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/characteristic-group"
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:facility.Slices for extension.extension:facilities-characteristic-group.Slices for value[x]		1..1	string	Value of extension Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:facility.Slices for extension.extension:facilities-characteristic-group.Slices for value[x]				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:facility.Slices for extension.extension:facilities-characteristic-group.Slices for value[x].value[x]:valueString		1..1	string	Value of extension Fixed Value: facilities (no extensions allowed)
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:facility.coding	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Coding	-
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:facility.text	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:fundingsource		0..*	CodeableConcept	Funding Sources which support this Healthcare Service. Binding: Healthcare Service Funding Sources (required): Funding Sources which support this Healthcare Service.
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:fundingsource.id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:fundingsource.Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:fundingsource.Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:fundingsource.Slices for extension.extension:fundingsource-characteristic-group		1..1	(Complex)	- URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/characteristic-group
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:fundingsource.Slices for extension.extension:fundingsource-characteristic-group.id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:fundingsource.Slices for extension.extension:fundingsource-characteristic-group.extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:fundingsource.Slices for extension.extension:fundingsource-characteristic-group.url		1..1	uri	"http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/characteristic-group"
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:fundingsource.Slices for extension.extension:fundingsource-characteristic-group.Slices for value[x]		1..1	string	Value of extension Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:fundingsource.Slices for extension.extension:fundingsource-characteristic-group.Slices for value[x]				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:fundingsource.Slices for extension.extension:fundingsource-characteristic-group.Slices for value[x].value[x]:valueString		1..1	string	Value of extension Fixed Value: fundingSource (no extensions allowed)
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:fundingsource.coding	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Coding	-
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:fundingsource.text	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:healthcareServiceCharacteristic		0..*	CodeableConcept	Miscellaneous characteristics of a Healthcare Service Binding: Healthcare Service miscellaneous characteristics (required): Miscellaneous characteristics of a Healthcare Service
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:healthcareServiceCharacteristic.id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:healthcareServiceCharacteristic.Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:healthcareServiceCharacteristic.Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:healthcareServiceCharacteristic.Slices for extension.extension:plsc-characteristic-group		1..1	(Complex)	- URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/characteristic-group
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:healthcareServiceCharacteristic.Slices for extension.extension:plsc-characteristic-group.id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:healthcareServiceCharacteristic.Slices for extension.extension:plsc-characteristic-group.extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:healthcareServiceCharacteristic.Slices for extension.extension:plsc-characteristic-group.url		1..1	uri	"http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/characteristic-group"
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:healthcareServiceCharacteristic.Slices for extension.extension:plsc-characteristic-group.Slices for value[x]		1..1	string	Value of extension Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:healthcareServiceCharacteristic.Slices for extension.extension:plsc-characteristic-group.Slices for value[x]				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:healthcareServiceCharacteristic.Slices for extension.extension:plsc-characteristic-group.Slices for value[x].value[x]:valueString		1..1	string	Value of extension Fixed Value: characteristics (no extensions allowed)
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:healthcareServiceCharacteristic.coding	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Coding	-
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:healthcareServiceCharacteristic.text	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:referralInformation		0..*	CodeableConcept	Referral Instructions and Information Binding: Healthcare Service referral instructions and information (required): Referral Instructions and Information
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:referralInformation.id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:referralInformation.Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:referralInformation.Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:referralInformation.Slices for extension.extension:referral-characteristic-group		1..1	(Complex)	- URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/characteristic-group
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:referralInformation.Slices for extension.extension:referral-characteristic-group.id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:referralInformation.Slices for extension.extension:referral-characteristic-group.extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:referralInformation.Slices for extension.extension:referral-characteristic-group.url		1..1	uri	"http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/characteristic-group"
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:referralInformation.Slices for extension.extension:referral-characteristic-group.Slices for value[x]		1..1	string	Value of extension Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:referralInformation.Slices for extension.extension:referral-characteristic-group.Slices for value[x]				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:referralInformation.Slices for extension.extension:referral-characteristic-group.Slices for value[x].value[x]:valueString		1..1	string	Value of extension Fixed Value: referralInformation (no extensions allowed)
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:referralInformation.Slices for extension.extension:referralInstruction		0..1	string	Referral Instructions and Information URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/characteristic-extendedValues
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:referralInformation.coding	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Coding	-
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:referralInformation.text	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:offering		0..*	CodeableConcept	This contains the list of various offerings that the Healthcare Service has Binding: Healthcare Service Offerings (required): Supporting services offered at a Healthcare Service
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:offering.id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:offering.Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:offering.Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:offering.Slices for extension.extension:offering-characteristic-group		1..1	(Complex)	- URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/characteristic-group
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:offering.Slices for extension.extension:offering-characteristic-group.id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:offering.Slices for extension.extension:offering-characteristic-group.extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:offering.Slices for extension.extension:offering-characteristic-group.url		1..1	uri	"http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/characteristic-group"
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:offering.Slices for extension.extension:offering-characteristic-group.Slices for value[x]		1..1	string	Value of extension Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:offering.Slices for extension.extension:offering-characteristic-group.Slices for value[x]				Content/Rules for all slices
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:offering.Slices for extension.extension:offering-characteristic-group.Slices for value[x].value[x]:valueString		1..1	string	Value of extension Fixed Value: offerings (no extensions allowed)
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:offering.coding	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Coding	-
HealthcareService.Slices for characteristic.characteristic:offering.text	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
HealthcareService.communication	S This element must be supported.	0..*	CodeableConcept	The language that this service is offered in Binding: Common Languages in Australia (required)
HealthcareService.appointmentRequired		0..1	boolean	It indicates if an appointment is required for this Healthcare Service
HealthcareService.availableTime		0..*	BackboneElement	Times the Healthcare Service is available
HealthcareService.availableTime.Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
HealthcareService.availableTime.Slices for extension.extension:nhsd-timezone		0..1	CodeableConcept	Information about time zone for a Healthcare Service. NHSD supports ONLY ONE time zone per service URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-timezone Binding: Australian States and Territories timezones (required)
HealthcareService.availableTime.Slices for modifierExtension	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
HealthcareService.availableTime.Slices for modifierExtension.modifierExtension:nhsd-availability-specificDate	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	string	The specific date at which a service is available or not available URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-availability-specificDate
HealthcareService.availableTime.Slices for modifierExtension.modifierExtension:nhsd-availability-reason	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	CodeableConcept	Australian Public Holidays URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-availability-reason Binding: Australian Public Holidays 2026 (required)
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.Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
HealthcareService.notAvailable.Slices for extension.extension:nhsd-availability-specificDate		0..1	string	The specific date at which a service is available or not available URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-availability-specificDate
HealthcareService.notAvailable.Slices for extension.extension:nhsd-availability-reason		0..1	CodeableConcept	Australian Public Holidays URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-availability-reason Binding: Australian Public Holidays 2026 (required)
HealthcareService.notAvailable.Slices for extension.extension:nhsd-timezone		0..1	CodeableConcept	Information about time zone for a Healthcare Service. NHSD supports ONLY ONE time zone per service URL: http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-timezone Binding: Australian States and Territories timezones (required)
HealthcareService.notAvailable.modifierExtension	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ 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.endpoint	S This element must be supported.	0..*	Reference(NHSD Secure Messaging Endpoint)	NHSD supports Healthcare Service to refer to maximum of one Endpoint resource (with corresponding SMD Target identifier) per secure messaging vendor product
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Status	Usage	ValueSet	Version	Source
HealthcareService.identifier:hpio.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍4.0.1 → 4.0.0	FHIR Std.
HealthcareService.identifier:hpio.​type	Base	required	v2 Identifier Type - AU Extended	⏿1.0.2	tx.hl7.org.au
HealthcareService.identifier:pdvendor.​use	Base	required	IdentifierUse	📍4.0.1 → 4.0.0	FHIR Std.
HealthcareService.identifier:pdvendor.​type	Base	required	v2 Identifier Type - AU Extended	⏿1.0.2	tx.hl7.org.au
HealthcareService.identifier:pdvendor.​assigner.type	Base	extensible	ResourceType	📦4.0.1	FHIR Std.
HealthcareService.type	Base	preferred	Healthcare Service Types SNOMED-CT	📦4.0.1	This IG
HealthcareService.telecom.​system	Base	required	Contact Point System	📦4.0.1	This IG
HealthcareService.serviceProvisionCode	Base	required	Healthcare Service Provision Conditions	📦4.0.1	This IG
HealthcareService.eligibility.​code	Base	required	Healthcare Service Eligibility criteria	📦4.0.1	This IG
HealthcareService.program	Base	extensible	Healthcare Service Programs (Funded or Unfunded)	📦4.0.1	This IG
HealthcareService.characteristic	Base	example		Not State	Unknown
HealthcareService.characteristic:facility	Base	required	Healthcare Service Facilities	📦4.0.1	This IG
HealthcareService.characteristic:fundingsource	Base	required	Healthcare Service Funding Sources	📦4.0.1	This IG
HealthcareService.characteristic:healthcareServiceCharacteristic	Base	required	Healthcare Service miscellaneous characteristics	📦4.0.1	This IG
HealthcareService.characteristic:referralInformation	Base	required	Healthcare Service referral instructions and information	📦4.0.1	This IG
HealthcareService.characteristic:offering	Base	required	Healthcare Service Offerings	📦4.0.1	This IG
HealthcareService.communication	Base	required	Common Languages in Australia	⏿2.2.1	tx.hl7.org.au
HealthcareService.availableTime.​daysOfWeek	Base	required	DaysOfWeek	📍4.0.1 → 4.0.0	FHIR Std.

Constraints

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Description

Expression

This structure is derived from AUPDHealthcareService

Summary

Mandatory: 8 elements(8 nested mandatory elements)
Must-Support: 3 elements
Fixed: 5 elements
Prohibited: 31 elements

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

• nhsd-resource-identifier (http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-resource-identifier)
• NHSD Organisation (http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-organisation)
• NHSD Location (http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-location)
• NHSD Secure Messaging Endpoint (http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-endpoint)

Extensions

This structure refers to these extensions:

• http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-booking-provider
• http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/proximity-distance
• http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/operationalStatus
• http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-iar-levels-of-care
• http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-new-patient-availability
• http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-service-subtype
• http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/au-contact-purpose
• http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/characteristic-group
• http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/characteristic-extendedValues
• http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-timezone
• http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-availability-specificDate (Modifier)
• http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-availability-reason (Modifier)
• http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-availability-specificDate
• http://fhir.nhsd.com.au/StructureDefinition/nhsd-availability-reason

Slices

This structure defines the following Slices:

• The element 1 is sliced based on the value of HealthcareService.characteristic