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Resource Profile: MedComDocumentCareTeam

Official URL: http://medcomfhir.dk/ig/document/StructureDefinition/medcom-document-careteam				Version: 2.0.0
Active as of 2026-01-14			Realm:	Computable Name: MedComDocumentCareTeam

Careteam participating in the care of a patient.

Usages:

• Refer to this Profile: MedComDocumentObservation

You can also check for usages in the FHIR IG Statistics

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

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Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
CareTeam		0..*	MedComCoreCareTeam	Planned participants in the coordination and delivery of care for a patient or group
id	SOΣ	1..1	id	Logical id of this artifact
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
text	S	1..1	Narrative	The narrative text SHALL always be included when exchanging a MedCom FHIR Bundle. This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
status	S	1..1	code	generated | extensions | additional | empty Binding: NarrativeStatus (required): The status of a resource narrative.
div	SC	1..1	xhtml	Limited xhtml content Constraints: txt-1, txt-2
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier	SΣ	1..1	Identifier	Globally unique, stable identifier for this resource. The same identifier SHALL be used when this resource is recreated from the same source data.
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
system	SΣ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value	SΣ	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
status	?!Σ	0..1	code	proposed | active | suspended | inactive | entered-in-error Binding: CareTeamStatus (required): Indicates the status of the care team.
name	SOΣ	1..1	string	Name of the team, such as crisis assessment team
managingOrganization	SOΣ	1..1	Reference(MedComDocumentOrganization) {b}	Organization responsible for the care team
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet	URI
CareTeam.text.status	required	NarrativeStatus http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/narrative-status|4.0.1 From the FHIR Standard
CareTeam.identifier.use	required	IdentifierUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1 From the FHIR Standard
CareTeam.status	required	CareTeamStatus http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/care-team-status|4.0.1 From the FHIR Standard

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Details	Requirements
dom-2	error	CareTeam	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources : contained.contained.empty()
dom-3	error	CareTeam	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 in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4	error	CareTeam	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	CareTeam	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label : contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6	best practice	CareTeam	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())
ext-1	error	**ALL** extensions	Must have either extensions or value[x], not both : extension.exists() != value.exists()
txt-1	error	CareTeam.text.div	The narrative SHALL contain only the basic html formatting elements and attributes described in chapters 7-11 (except section 4 of chapter 9) and 15 of the HTML 4.0 standard, <a> elements (either name or href), images and internally contained style attributes : htmlChecks()
txt-2	error	CareTeam.text.div	The narrative SHALL have some non-whitespace content : htmlChecks()

This structure is derived from MedComCoreCareTeam

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
CareTeam		0..*	MedComCoreCareTeam	Planned participants in the coordination and delivery of care for a patient or group
identifier	S	1..1	Identifier	Globally unique, stable identifier for this resource. The same identifier SHALL be used when this resource is recreated from the same source data.
system	S	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value
value	S	1..1	string	The value that is unique
managingOrganization		1..1	Reference(MedComDocumentOrganization) {b}	Organization responsible for the care team
Documentation for this format

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
CareTeam		0..*	MedComCoreCareTeam	Planned participants in the coordination and delivery of care for a patient or group
id	SOΣ	1..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
language		0..1	code	Language of the resource content Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language. Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
text	S	1..1	Narrative	The narrative text SHALL always be included when exchanging a MedCom FHIR Bundle. This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
status	S	1..1	code	generated | extensions | additional | empty Binding: NarrativeStatus (required): The status of a resource narrative.
div	SC	1..1	xhtml	Limited xhtml content Constraints: txt-1, txt-2
contained		0..*	Resource	Contained, inline Resources
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier	SΣ	1..1	Identifier	Globally unique, stable identifier for this resource. The same identifier SHALL be used when this resource is recreated from the same source data.
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
system	SΣ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value	SΣ	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
status	?!Σ	0..1	code	proposed | active | suspended | inactive | entered-in-error Binding: CareTeamStatus (required): Indicates the status of the care team.
category	Σ	0..*	CodeableConcept	Type of team Binding: CareTeamCategory (example): Indicates the type of care team.
name	SOΣ	1..1	string	Name of the team, such as crisis assessment team
subject	Σ	0..1	Reference(Patient | Group)	Who care team is for
encounter	Σ	0..1	Reference(Encounter)	Encounter created as part of
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period team covers
participant	C	0..*	BackboneElement	Members of the team Constraints: ctm-1
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
role	Σ	0..*	CodeableConcept	Type of involvement Binding: ParticipantRoles (example): Indicates specific responsibility of an individual within the care team, such as "Primary physician", "Team coordinator", "Caregiver", etc.
member	Σ	0..1	Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson | Patient | Organization | CareTeam)	Who is involved
onBehalfOf	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization of the practitioner
period		0..1	Period	Time period of participant
reasonCode		0..*	CodeableConcept	Why the care team exists Binding: SNOMEDCTClinicalFindings (example): Indicates the reason for the care team.
reasonReference		0..*	Reference(Condition)	Why the care team exists
managingOrganization	SOΣ	1..1	Reference(MedComDocumentOrganization) {b}	Organization responsible for the care team
telecom		0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the care team (that applies to all members)
note		0..*	Annotation	Comments made about the CareTeam
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet	URI
CareTeam.language	preferred	CommonLanguages http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages|4.0.1 From the FHIR Standard Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
CareTeam.text.status	required	NarrativeStatus http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/narrative-status|4.0.1 From the FHIR Standard
CareTeam.identifier.use	required	IdentifierUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1 From the FHIR Standard
CareTeam.identifier.type	extensible	Identifier Type Codes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type|4.0.1 From the FHIR Standard
CareTeam.status	required	CareTeamStatus http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/care-team-status|4.0.1 From the FHIR Standard
CareTeam.category	example	CareTeamCategory http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/care-team-category|4.0.1 From the FHIR Standard
CareTeam.participant.role	example	ParticipantRoles http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/participant-role|4.0.1 From the FHIR Standard
CareTeam.reasonCode	example	SNOMEDCTClinicalFindings http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/clinical-findings|4.0.1 From the FHIR Standard

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Details	Requirements
ctm-1	error	CareTeam.participant	CareTeam.participant.onBehalfOf can only be populated when CareTeam.participant.member is a Practitioner : onBehalfOf.exists() implies (member.resolve().iif(empty(), true, ofType(Practitioner).exists()))
dom-2	error	CareTeam	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources : contained.contained.empty()
dom-3	error	CareTeam	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 in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4	error	CareTeam	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	CareTeam	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label : contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6	best practice	CareTeam	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())
ext-1	error	**ALL** extensions	Must have either extensions or value[x], not both : extension.exists() != value.exists()
txt-1	error	CareTeam.text.div	The narrative SHALL contain only the basic html formatting elements and attributes described in chapters 7-11 (except section 4 of chapter 9) and 15 of the HTML 4.0 standard, <a> elements (either name or href), images and internally contained style attributes : htmlChecks()
txt-2	error	CareTeam.text.div	The narrative SHALL have some non-whitespace content : htmlChecks()

This structure is derived from MedComCoreCareTeam

Summary

Mandatory: 3 elements
Must-Support: 3 elements

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

• MedComDocumentOrganization (http://medcomfhir.dk/ig/document/StructureDefinition/medcom-document-organization)

Key Elements View

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
CareTeam		0..*	MedComCoreCareTeam	Planned participants in the coordination and delivery of care for a patient or group
id	SOΣ	1..1	id	Logical id of this artifact
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
text	S	1..1	Narrative	The narrative text SHALL always be included when exchanging a MedCom FHIR Bundle. This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
status	S	1..1	code	generated | extensions | additional | empty Binding: NarrativeStatus (required): The status of a resource narrative.
div	SC	1..1	xhtml	Limited xhtml content Constraints: txt-1, txt-2
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier	SΣ	1..1	Identifier	Globally unique, stable identifier for this resource. The same identifier SHALL be used when this resource is recreated from the same source data.
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
system	SΣ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value	SΣ	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
status	?!Σ	0..1	code	proposed | active | suspended | inactive | entered-in-error Binding: CareTeamStatus (required): Indicates the status of the care team.
name	SOΣ	1..1	string	Name of the team, such as crisis assessment team
managingOrganization	SOΣ	1..1	Reference(MedComDocumentOrganization) {b}	Organization responsible for the care team
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet	URI
CareTeam.text.status	required	NarrativeStatus http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/narrative-status|4.0.1 From the FHIR Standard
CareTeam.identifier.use	required	IdentifierUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1 From the FHIR Standard
CareTeam.status	required	CareTeamStatus http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/care-team-status|4.0.1 From the FHIR Standard

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Details	Requirements
dom-2	error	CareTeam	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources : contained.contained.empty()
dom-3	error	CareTeam	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 in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4	error	CareTeam	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	CareTeam	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label : contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6	best practice	CareTeam	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())
ext-1	error	**ALL** extensions	Must have either extensions or value[x], not both : extension.exists() != value.exists()
txt-1	error	CareTeam.text.div	The narrative SHALL contain only the basic html formatting elements and attributes described in chapters 7-11 (except section 4 of chapter 9) and 15 of the HTML 4.0 standard, <a> elements (either name or href), images and internally contained style attributes : htmlChecks()
txt-2	error	CareTeam.text.div	The narrative SHALL have some non-whitespace content : htmlChecks()

Differential View

This structure is derived from MedComCoreCareTeam

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
CareTeam		0..*	MedComCoreCareTeam	Planned participants in the coordination and delivery of care for a patient or group
identifier	S	1..1	Identifier	Globally unique, stable identifier for this resource. The same identifier SHALL be used when this resource is recreated from the same source data.
system	S	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value
value	S	1..1	string	The value that is unique
managingOrganization		1..1	Reference(MedComDocumentOrganization) {b}	Organization responsible for the care team
Documentation for this format

Snapshot View

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
CareTeam		0..*	MedComCoreCareTeam	Planned participants in the coordination and delivery of care for a patient or group
id	SOΣ	1..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
language		0..1	code	Language of the resource content Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language. Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
text	S	1..1	Narrative	The narrative text SHALL always be included when exchanging a MedCom FHIR Bundle. This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
status	S	1..1	code	generated | extensions | additional | empty Binding: NarrativeStatus (required): The status of a resource narrative.
div	SC	1..1	xhtml	Limited xhtml content Constraints: txt-1, txt-2
contained		0..*	Resource	Contained, inline Resources
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier	SΣ	1..1	Identifier	Globally unique, stable identifier for this resource. The same identifier SHALL be used when this resource is recreated from the same source data.
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
system	SΣ	1..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value	SΣ	1..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
status	?!Σ	0..1	code	proposed | active | suspended | inactive | entered-in-error Binding: CareTeamStatus (required): Indicates the status of the care team.
category	Σ	0..*	CodeableConcept	Type of team Binding: CareTeamCategory (example): Indicates the type of care team.
name	SOΣ	1..1	string	Name of the team, such as crisis assessment team
subject	Σ	0..1	Reference(Patient | Group)	Who care team is for
encounter	Σ	0..1	Reference(Encounter)	Encounter created as part of
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period team covers
participant	C	0..*	BackboneElement	Members of the team Constraints: ctm-1
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
role	Σ	0..*	CodeableConcept	Type of involvement Binding: ParticipantRoles (example): Indicates specific responsibility of an individual within the care team, such as "Primary physician", "Team coordinator", "Caregiver", etc.
member	Σ	0..1	Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson | Patient | Organization | CareTeam)	Who is involved
onBehalfOf	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization of the practitioner
period		0..1	Period	Time period of participant
reasonCode		0..*	CodeableConcept	Why the care team exists Binding: SNOMEDCTClinicalFindings (example): Indicates the reason for the care team.
reasonReference		0..*	Reference(Condition)	Why the care team exists
managingOrganization	SOΣ	1..1	Reference(MedComDocumentOrganization) {b}	Organization responsible for the care team
telecom		0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the care team (that applies to all members)
note		0..*	Annotation	Comments made about the CareTeam
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet	URI
CareTeam.language	preferred	CommonLanguages http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages|4.0.1 From the FHIR Standard Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
CareTeam.text.status	required	NarrativeStatus http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/narrative-status|4.0.1 From the FHIR Standard
CareTeam.identifier.use	required	IdentifierUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1 From the FHIR Standard
CareTeam.identifier.type	extensible	Identifier Type Codes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type|4.0.1 From the FHIR Standard
CareTeam.status	required	CareTeamStatus http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/care-team-status|4.0.1 From the FHIR Standard
CareTeam.category	example	CareTeamCategory http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/care-team-category|4.0.1 From the FHIR Standard
CareTeam.participant.role	example	ParticipantRoles http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/participant-role|4.0.1 From the FHIR Standard
CareTeam.reasonCode	example	SNOMEDCTClinicalFindings http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/clinical-findings|4.0.1 From the FHIR Standard

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Details	Requirements
ctm-1	error	CareTeam.participant	CareTeam.participant.onBehalfOf can only be populated when CareTeam.participant.member is a Practitioner : onBehalfOf.exists() implies (member.resolve().iif(empty(), true, ofType(Practitioner).exists()))
dom-2	error	CareTeam	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources : contained.contained.empty()
dom-3	error	CareTeam	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 in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4	error	CareTeam	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	CareTeam	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label : contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6	best practice	CareTeam	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())
ext-1	error	**ALL** extensions	Must have either extensions or value[x], not both : extension.exists() != value.exists()
txt-1	error	CareTeam.text.div	The narrative SHALL contain only the basic html formatting elements and attributes described in chapters 7-11 (except section 4 of chapter 9) and 15 of the HTML 4.0 standard, <a> elements (either name or href), images and internally contained style attributes : htmlChecks()
txt-2	error	CareTeam.text.div	The narrative SHALL have some non-whitespace content : htmlChecks()

This structure is derived from MedComCoreCareTeam

Summary

Mandatory: 3 elements
Must-Support: 3 elements

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

• MedComDocumentOrganization (http://medcomfhir.dk/ig/document/StructureDefinition/medcom-document-organization)

Other representations of profile: CSV, Excel, Schematron