FHIR HumanName Data Type: Specification Details for HS.FHIR.vDSTU2.Model.Base.HumanName

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This document provides a detailed definition of the `HumanName` class in the FHIR vDSTU2 model. The class is designed not merely as a text string but possesses multiple structured properties, including family (surname), given (first) name, period, prefix, suffix, and use. Each element has specific definitions; for instance, 'family' links to genealogy, while 'given' represents the primary name. The class also includes properties like `text` for a full textual representation of the name and `period` to specify its validity timeframe. The document notes that this data object model class is deprecated, advising users to utilize `%DynamicObject` or `HS.FHIRObject.*` instead. This highlights the continuous evolution of FHIR standards. The specification goes beyond mere structure definition, detailing parameters for exporting into different formats like XML and JSON (e.g., ELEMENTQUALIFIED, JSONTYPEFIELD). It provides extensive technical considerations crucial for system developers building electronic health records or information exchange systems using the FHIR standard. This serves as a critical reference for understanding data modeling within healthcare IT.