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Resource Profile: FamilyMemberHistory

Official URL: https://fhir.nwgenomics.nhs.uk/StructureDefinition/FamilyMemberHistory Version: 2.2.5
Draft as of 2026-11-05 Computable Name: FamilyMemberHistory

Patient Care

A Family Genetic Group member can reference its FamilyMemberHistory via the Family Member History Reference extension.

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Formal Views of Profile Content

Description Differentials, Snapshots, and other representations.

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
FamilyMemberHistory C 0..* FamilyMemberHistory Information about patient's relatives, relevant for patient
Constraints: fhs-1, fhs-2
FamilyMemberHistory.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
FamilyMemberHistory.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
FamilyMemberHistory.status This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code partial | completed | entered-in-error | health-unknown
Binding: FamilyHistoryStatus (required): A code that identifies the status of the family history record.
FamilyMemberHistory.patient This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(Patient) Patient history is about
FamilyMemberHistory.relationship This element is included in summaries. 1..1 CodeableConcept Relationship to the subject
Binding: FamilyMember (example): The nature of the relationship between the patient and the related person being described in the family member history.

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
FamilyMemberHistory.​status Base required FamilyHistoryStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
FamilyMemberHistory.​relationship Base example FamilyMember 📦3.0.0 THO v7.5

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression

This structure is derived from FamilyMemberHistory

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
FamilyMemberHistory 0..* FamilyMemberHistory Information about patient's relatives, relevant for patient

doco Documentation for this format
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
FamilyMemberHistory C 0..* FamilyMemberHistory Information about patient's relatives, relevant for patient
Constraints: fhs-1, fhs-2
FamilyMemberHistory.id This element is included in summaries. 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
FamilyMemberHistory.meta This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
FamilyMemberHistory.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
FamilyMemberHistory.language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
FamilyMemberHistory.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
FamilyMemberHistory.contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
FamilyMemberHistory.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
FamilyMemberHistory.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
FamilyMemberHistory.identifier This element is included in summaries. 0..* Identifier External Id(s) for this record
FamilyMemberHistory.instantiatesCanonical This element is included in summaries. 0..* canonical(PlanDefinition | Questionnaire | ActivityDefinition | Measure | OperationDefinition) Instantiates FHIR protocol or definition
FamilyMemberHistory.instantiatesUri This element is included in summaries. 0..* uri Instantiates external protocol or definition
FamilyMemberHistory.status This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code partial | completed | entered-in-error | health-unknown
Binding: FamilyHistoryStatus (required): A code that identifies the status of the family history record.
FamilyMemberHistory.dataAbsentReason This element is included in summaries. 0..1 CodeableConcept subject-unknown | withheld | unable-to-obtain | deferred
Binding: FamilyHistoryAbsentReason (example): Codes describing the reason why a family member's history is not available.
FamilyMemberHistory.patient This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(Patient) Patient history is about
FamilyMemberHistory.date This element is included in summaries. 0..1 dateTime When history was recorded or last updated
FamilyMemberHistory.name This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string The family member described
FamilyMemberHistory.relationship This element is included in summaries. 1..1 CodeableConcept Relationship to the subject
Binding: FamilyMember (example): The nature of the relationship between the patient and the related person being described in the family member history.
FamilyMemberHistory.sex This element is included in summaries. 0..1 CodeableConcept male | female | other | unknown
Binding: AdministrativeGender (extensible): Codes describing the sex assigned at birth as documented on the birth registration.
FamilyMemberHistory.born[x] C 0..1 (approximate) date of birth
FamilyMemberHistory.born[x].bornPeriod Period
FamilyMemberHistory.born[x].bornDate date
FamilyMemberHistory.born[x].bornString string
FamilyMemberHistory.age[x] This element is included in summaries. C 0..1 (approximate) age
FamilyMemberHistory.age[x].ageAge Age
FamilyMemberHistory.age[x].ageRange Range
FamilyMemberHistory.age[x].ageString string
FamilyMemberHistory.estimatedAge This element is included in summaries. C 0..1 boolean Age is estimated?
FamilyMemberHistory.deceased[x] This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Dead? How old/when?
FamilyMemberHistory.deceased[x].deceasedBoolean boolean
FamilyMemberHistory.deceased[x].deceasedAge Age
FamilyMemberHistory.deceased[x].deceasedRange Range
FamilyMemberHistory.deceased[x].deceasedDate date
FamilyMemberHistory.deceased[x].deceasedString string
FamilyMemberHistory.reasonCode This element is included in summaries. 0..* CodeableConcept Why was family member history performed?
Binding: SNOMEDCTClinicalFindings (example): Codes indicating why the family member history was done.
FamilyMemberHistory.reasonReference This element is included in summaries. 0..* Reference(Condition | Observation | AllergyIntolerance | QuestionnaireResponse | DiagnosticReport | DocumentReference) Why was family member history performed?
FamilyMemberHistory.note 0..* Annotation General note about related person
FamilyMemberHistory.condition 0..* BackboneElement Condition that the related person had
FamilyMemberHistory.condition.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
FamilyMemberHistory.condition.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
FamilyMemberHistory.condition.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
FamilyMemberHistory.condition.code 1..1 CodeableConcept Condition suffered by relation
Binding: Condition/Problem/DiagnosisCodes (example): Identification of the Condition or diagnosis.
FamilyMemberHistory.condition.outcome 0..1 CodeableConcept deceased | permanent disability | etc.
Binding: ConditionOutcomeCodes (example): The result of the condition for the patient; e.g. death, permanent disability, temporary disability, etc.
FamilyMemberHistory.condition.contributedToDeath 0..1 boolean Whether the condition contributed to the cause of death
FamilyMemberHistory.condition.onset[x] 0..1 When condition first manifested
FamilyMemberHistory.condition.onset[x].onsetAge Age
FamilyMemberHistory.condition.onset[x].onsetRange Range
FamilyMemberHistory.condition.onset[x].onsetPeriod Period
FamilyMemberHistory.condition.onset[x].onsetString string
FamilyMemberHistory.condition.note 0..* Annotation Extra information about condition

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
FamilyMemberHistory.​language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
FamilyMemberHistory.​status Base required FamilyHistoryStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
FamilyMemberHistory.​dataAbsentReason Base example FamilyHistoryAbsentReason 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
FamilyMemberHistory.​relationship Base example FamilyMember 📦3.0.0 THO v7.5
FamilyMemberHistory.​sex Base extensible AdministrativeGender 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
FamilyMemberHistory.​reasonCode Base example SNOMED CT Clinical Findings 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
FamilyMemberHistory.​condition.code Base example Condition/Problem/Diagnosis Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
FamilyMemberHistory.​condition.outcome Base example Condition Outcome Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression

This structure is derived from FamilyMemberHistory

Summary

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
FamilyMemberHistory C 0..* FamilyMemberHistory Information about patient's relatives, relevant for patient
Constraints: fhs-1, fhs-2
FamilyMemberHistory.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
FamilyMemberHistory.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
FamilyMemberHistory.status This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code partial | completed | entered-in-error | health-unknown
Binding: FamilyHistoryStatus (required): A code that identifies the status of the family history record.
FamilyMemberHistory.patient This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(Patient) Patient history is about
FamilyMemberHistory.relationship This element is included in summaries. 1..1 CodeableConcept Relationship to the subject
Binding: FamilyMember (example): The nature of the relationship between the patient and the related person being described in the family member history.

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
FamilyMemberHistory.​status Base required FamilyHistoryStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
FamilyMemberHistory.​relationship Base example FamilyMember 📦3.0.0 THO v7.5

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression

Differential View

This structure is derived from FamilyMemberHistory

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
FamilyMemberHistory 0..* FamilyMemberHistory Information about patient's relatives, relevant for patient

doco Documentation for this format

Snapshot ViewView

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
FamilyMemberHistory C 0..* FamilyMemberHistory Information about patient's relatives, relevant for patient
Constraints: fhs-1, fhs-2
FamilyMemberHistory.id This element is included in summaries. 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
FamilyMemberHistory.meta This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
FamilyMemberHistory.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
FamilyMemberHistory.language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
FamilyMemberHistory.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
FamilyMemberHistory.contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
FamilyMemberHistory.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
FamilyMemberHistory.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
FamilyMemberHistory.identifier This element is included in summaries. 0..* Identifier External Id(s) for this record
FamilyMemberHistory.instantiatesCanonical This element is included in summaries. 0..* canonical(PlanDefinition | Questionnaire | ActivityDefinition | Measure | OperationDefinition) Instantiates FHIR protocol or definition
FamilyMemberHistory.instantiatesUri This element is included in summaries. 0..* uri Instantiates external protocol or definition
FamilyMemberHistory.status This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code partial | completed | entered-in-error | health-unknown
Binding: FamilyHistoryStatus (required): A code that identifies the status of the family history record.
FamilyMemberHistory.dataAbsentReason This element is included in summaries. 0..1 CodeableConcept subject-unknown | withheld | unable-to-obtain | deferred
Binding: FamilyHistoryAbsentReason (example): Codes describing the reason why a family member's history is not available.
FamilyMemberHistory.patient This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(Patient) Patient history is about
FamilyMemberHistory.date This element is included in summaries. 0..1 dateTime When history was recorded or last updated
FamilyMemberHistory.name This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string The family member described
FamilyMemberHistory.relationship This element is included in summaries. 1..1 CodeableConcept Relationship to the subject
Binding: FamilyMember (example): The nature of the relationship between the patient and the related person being described in the family member history.
FamilyMemberHistory.sex This element is included in summaries. 0..1 CodeableConcept male | female | other | unknown
Binding: AdministrativeGender (extensible): Codes describing the sex assigned at birth as documented on the birth registration.
FamilyMemberHistory.born[x] C 0..1 (approximate) date of birth
FamilyMemberHistory.born[x].bornPeriod Period
FamilyMemberHistory.born[x].bornDate date
FamilyMemberHistory.born[x].bornString string
FamilyMemberHistory.age[x] This element is included in summaries. C 0..1 (approximate) age
FamilyMemberHistory.age[x].ageAge Age
FamilyMemberHistory.age[x].ageRange Range
FamilyMemberHistory.age[x].ageString string
FamilyMemberHistory.estimatedAge This element is included in summaries. C 0..1 boolean Age is estimated?
FamilyMemberHistory.deceased[x] This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Dead? How old/when?
FamilyMemberHistory.deceased[x].deceasedBoolean boolean
FamilyMemberHistory.deceased[x].deceasedAge Age
FamilyMemberHistory.deceased[x].deceasedRange Range
FamilyMemberHistory.deceased[x].deceasedDate date
FamilyMemberHistory.deceased[x].deceasedString string
FamilyMemberHistory.reasonCode This element is included in summaries. 0..* CodeableConcept Why was family member history performed?
Binding: SNOMEDCTClinicalFindings (example): Codes indicating why the family member history was done.
FamilyMemberHistory.reasonReference This element is included in summaries. 0..* Reference(Condition | Observation | AllergyIntolerance | QuestionnaireResponse | DiagnosticReport | DocumentReference) Why was family member history performed?
FamilyMemberHistory.note 0..* Annotation General note about related person
FamilyMemberHistory.condition 0..* BackboneElement Condition that the related person had
FamilyMemberHistory.condition.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
FamilyMemberHistory.condition.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
FamilyMemberHistory.condition.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
FamilyMemberHistory.condition.code 1..1 CodeableConcept Condition suffered by relation
Binding: Condition/Problem/DiagnosisCodes (example): Identification of the Condition or diagnosis.
FamilyMemberHistory.condition.outcome 0..1 CodeableConcept deceased | permanent disability | etc.
Binding: ConditionOutcomeCodes (example): The result of the condition for the patient; e.g. death, permanent disability, temporary disability, etc.
FamilyMemberHistory.condition.contributedToDeath 0..1 boolean Whether the condition contributed to the cause of death
FamilyMemberHistory.condition.onset[x] 0..1 When condition first manifested
FamilyMemberHistory.condition.onset[x].onsetAge Age
FamilyMemberHistory.condition.onset[x].onsetRange Range
FamilyMemberHistory.condition.onset[x].onsetPeriod Period
FamilyMemberHistory.condition.onset[x].onsetString string
FamilyMemberHistory.condition.note 0..* Annotation Extra information about condition

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
FamilyMemberHistory.​language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
FamilyMemberHistory.​status Base required FamilyHistoryStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
FamilyMemberHistory.​dataAbsentReason Base example FamilyHistoryAbsentReason 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
FamilyMemberHistory.​relationship Base example FamilyMember 📦3.0.0 THO v7.5
FamilyMemberHistory.​sex Base extensible AdministrativeGender 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
FamilyMemberHistory.​reasonCode Base example SNOMED CT Clinical Findings 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
FamilyMemberHistory.​condition.code Base example Condition/Problem/Diagnosis Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
FamilyMemberHistory.​condition.outcome Base example Condition Outcome Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression

This structure is derived from FamilyMemberHistory

Summary

 

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