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Resource Profile: Guideline Author Role

Official URL: http://fhir.awmf.org/awmf.ig/StructureDefinition/guideline-author-role Version: 0.2.0
Draft as of 2026-01-29 Computable Name: GuidelineAuthorRole

The role of the author of the guideline.

Guidance

This profile represents a Guideline Author Role – the role of an author in the context of a specific guideline, including their time period of involvement.

Overview

The GuidelineAuthorRole links a GuidelineAuthor (person) to an organization and specifies the time period during which they participated in guideline development. This allows tracking of who contributed to a guideline and in what capacity.

Key Elements

Period (Required)

The time period during which the author was involved:

* period
  * start = "2022-08-01"
  * end = "2023-12-31"
Practitioner Reference

Links to the actual person (GuidelineAuthor):

* practitioner = Reference(MyGuidelineAuthor)
Organization

The organization the author was affiliated with during their contribution:

* organization = Reference(MyMedicalSociety)
Role Description

Use the code element to describe the author's specific role:

* code.text = "Coordination and scientific leadership"

Usage in Guidelines

When referencing authors in a guideline or registry record, the author reference should point to GuidelineAuthorRole, with an additional extension specifying their formal role in the guideline development:

// In the guideline:
* author[+] = Reference(MyAuthorRole)
* author[=].extension[ext-guideline-author-role].valueCodeableConcept = cs-guideline-author-role#registrant

Available formal roles include:

  • registrant – The person who registered the guideline
  • leading – Leading author (organization-level)
  • contributing – Contributing author (organization-level)
  • coordinator – Coordination role

Example Usage

Instance: MyAuthorRole
InstanceOf: guideline-author-role
Usage: #example
* practitioner = Reference(DrSmith)
* organization = Reference(GermanSurgicalSociety)
* period
  * start = "2022-08-01"
  * end = "2023-12-31"
* code.text = "Methodology expert and systematic review lead"

This profile of a FHIR PractitionerRole is derived from the PractitionerRole FHIR resource.

Usages:

You can also check for usages in the FHIR IG Statistics

Formal Views of Profile Content

Description of Profiles, Differentials, Snapshots and how the different presentations work.

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. PractitionerRole 0..* PractitionerRole Roles/organizations the practitioner is associated with
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... practitioner Σ 0..1 Reference(Guideline Author) Practitioner that provides services for the organization

doco Documentation for this format

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error PractitionerRole If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error PractitionerRole If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource contained.where((('#'+id.trace('id') in %resource.descendants().select(reference | as(uri))) or descendants().where(reference='#' | as(uri)='#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4 error PractitionerRole If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5 error PractitionerRole If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice PractitionerRole A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())

This structure is derived from PractitionerRole

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. PractitionerRole 0..* PractitionerRole Roles/organizations the practitioner is associated with
... period 1..1 Period The period during which the practitioner is authorized to perform in these role(s)
... practitioner 0..1 Reference(Guideline Author) Practitioner that provides services for the organization

doco Documentation for this format
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. PractitionerRole 0..* PractitionerRole Roles/organizations the practitioner is associated with
... id Σ 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... meta Σ 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier Σ 0..* Identifier Identifiers for a role/location
... active Σ 0..1 boolean Whether this practitioner role record is in active use
... period Σ 1..1 Period The period during which the practitioner is authorized to perform in these role(s)
... practitioner Σ 0..1 Reference(Guideline Author) Practitioner that provides services for the organization
... organization Σ 0..1 Reference(Organization) Organization where the role is available
... network Σ 0..* Reference(Organization) The network in which the PractitionerRole provides the role's services (if defined) at the indicated locations (if defined)
... code Σ 0..* CodeableConcept Roles which this practitioner may perform
Binding: PractitionerRole (example): The role a person plays representing an organization.
... display Σ 0..1 string Denormalized practitioner name, role, organization and location
... specialty Σ 0..* CodeableConcept Specific specialty of the practitioner
Binding: PracticeSettingCodeValueSet (preferred): Specific specialty associated with the agency.
... location Σ 0..* Reference(Location) Location(s) where the practitioner provides care
... healthcareService 0..* Reference(HealthcareService) Healthcare services provided for this role's Organization/Location(s)
... contact 0..* ExtendedContactDetail Official contact details relating to this PractitionerRole
... characteristic 0..* CodeableConcept Collection of characteristics (attributes)
Binding: ServiceMode (example): A custom attribute that could be provided at a service (e.g. Wheelchair accessibility).
... communication 0..* CodeableConcept A language the practitioner (in this role) can use in patient communication
Binding: AllLanguages (required): IETF language tag for a human language
Additional BindingsPurpose
CommonLanguages Starter

... availability 0..1 Availability Times the Practitioner is available at this location and/or healthcare service (including exceptions)
... endpoint 0..* Reference(Endpoint) Endpoints for interacting with the practitioner in this role

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
PractitionerRole.language Base required All Languages 📍6.0.0-ballot3 FHIR Std.
PractitionerRole.code Base example Practitioner Role 📍6.0.0-ballot3 FHIR Std.
PractitionerRole.specialty Base preferred Practice Setting Code Value Set 📍6.0.0-ballot3 FHIR Std.
PractitionerRole.characteristic Base example Service Mode 📍6.0.0-ballot3 FHIR Std.
PractitionerRole.communication Base required All Languages 📍6.0.0-ballot3 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error PractitionerRole If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error PractitionerRole If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource contained.where((('#'+id.trace('id') in %resource.descendants().select(reference | as(uri))) or descendants().where(reference='#' | as(uri)='#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4 error PractitionerRole If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5 error PractitionerRole If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice PractitionerRole A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())

This structure is derived from PractitionerRole

Summary

Mandatory: 1 element

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. PractitionerRole 0..* PractitionerRole Roles/organizations the practitioner is associated with
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... practitioner Σ 0..1 Reference(Guideline Author) Practitioner that provides services for the organization

doco Documentation for this format

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error PractitionerRole If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error PractitionerRole If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource contained.where((('#'+id.trace('id') in %resource.descendants().select(reference | as(uri))) or descendants().where(reference='#' | as(uri)='#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4 error PractitionerRole If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5 error PractitionerRole If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice PractitionerRole A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())

Differential View

This structure is derived from PractitionerRole

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. PractitionerRole 0..* PractitionerRole Roles/organizations the practitioner is associated with
... period 1..1 Period The period during which the practitioner is authorized to perform in these role(s)
... practitioner 0..1 Reference(Guideline Author) Practitioner that provides services for the organization

doco Documentation for this format

Snapshot View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. PractitionerRole 0..* PractitionerRole Roles/organizations the practitioner is associated with
... id Σ 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... meta Σ 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier Σ 0..* Identifier Identifiers for a role/location
... active Σ 0..1 boolean Whether this practitioner role record is in active use
... period Σ 1..1 Period The period during which the practitioner is authorized to perform in these role(s)
... practitioner Σ 0..1 Reference(Guideline Author) Practitioner that provides services for the organization
... organization Σ 0..1 Reference(Organization) Organization where the role is available
... network Σ 0..* Reference(Organization) The network in which the PractitionerRole provides the role's services (if defined) at the indicated locations (if defined)
... code Σ 0..* CodeableConcept Roles which this practitioner may perform
Binding: PractitionerRole (example): The role a person plays representing an organization.
... display Σ 0..1 string Denormalized practitioner name, role, organization and location
... specialty Σ 0..* CodeableConcept Specific specialty of the practitioner
Binding: PracticeSettingCodeValueSet (preferred): Specific specialty associated with the agency.
... location Σ 0..* Reference(Location) Location(s) where the practitioner provides care
... healthcareService 0..* Reference(HealthcareService) Healthcare services provided for this role's Organization/Location(s)
... contact 0..* ExtendedContactDetail Official contact details relating to this PractitionerRole
... characteristic 0..* CodeableConcept Collection of characteristics (attributes)
Binding: ServiceMode (example): A custom attribute that could be provided at a service (e.g. Wheelchair accessibility).
... communication 0..* CodeableConcept A language the practitioner (in this role) can use in patient communication
Binding: AllLanguages (required): IETF language tag for a human language
Additional BindingsPurpose
CommonLanguages Starter

... availability 0..1 Availability Times the Practitioner is available at this location and/or healthcare service (including exceptions)
... endpoint 0..* Reference(Endpoint) Endpoints for interacting with the practitioner in this role

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
PractitionerRole.language Base required All Languages 📍6.0.0-ballot3 FHIR Std.
PractitionerRole.code Base example Practitioner Role 📍6.0.0-ballot3 FHIR Std.
PractitionerRole.specialty Base preferred Practice Setting Code Value Set 📍6.0.0-ballot3 FHIR Std.
PractitionerRole.characteristic Base example Service Mode 📍6.0.0-ballot3 FHIR Std.
PractitionerRole.communication Base required All Languages 📍6.0.0-ballot3 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error PractitionerRole If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error PractitionerRole If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource contained.where((('#'+id.trace('id') in %resource.descendants().select(reference | as(uri))) or descendants().where(reference='#' | as(uri)='#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4 error PractitionerRole If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5 error PractitionerRole If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice PractitionerRole A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())

This structure is derived from PractitionerRole

Summary

Mandatory: 1 element

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

 

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