NameUse

NameUse

activeFHIR Core package4.3.0complete7 concepts

The use of a human name.

Metadata

hl7.org/fhir
Canonical URL
http://hl7.org/fhir/name-use
ID
name-use
Version
4.3.0
Publisher
HL7 (FHIR Project)
Case Sensitive
Yes

Concepts (7)

CodeDisplayDefinition
usualUsualKnown as/conventional/the one you normally use.
officialOfficialThe formal name as registered in an official (government) registry, but which name might not be commonly used. May be called "legal name".
tempTempA temporary name. Name.period can provide more detailed information. This may also be used for temporary names assigned at birth or in emergency situations.
nicknameNicknameA name that is used to address the person in an informal manner, but is not part of their formal or usual name.
anonymousAnonymousAnonymous assigned name, alias, or pseudonym (used to protect a person's identity for privacy reasons).
oldOldThis name is no longer in use (or was never correct, but retained for records).
└maidenName changed for MarriageA name used prior to changing name because of marriage. This name use is for use by applications that collect and store names that were used prior to a marriage. Marriage naming customs vary greatly around the world, and are constantly changing. This term is not gender specific. The use of this term does not imply any particular history for a person's name.