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EntityNamePartType      [2.16.840.1.113883.5.44]
Lvl- Typ Concept Code
  Head Code-defined Value Set
Print Name Definition, Properties, Relationships
0-L DEL delimiter

Definition:

A delimiter has no meaning other than being literally printed in this name representation. A delimiter has no implicit leading and trailing white space.

0-L FAM family

Definition:

Family name, this is the name that links to the genealogy. In some cultures (e.g. Eritrea) the family name of a son is the first name of his father.

0-L GIV given

Definition:

Given name (don't call it "first name" since this given names do not always come first)

0-L PFX prefix

Definition:

A prefix has a strong association to the immediately following name part. A prefix has no implicit trailing white space (it has implicit leading white space though). Note that prefixes can be inverted.

0-L SFX suffix

Definition:

Description:A suffix has a strong association to the immediately preceding name part. A suffix has no implicit leading white space (it has implicit trailing white space though). Suffices cannot be inverted.


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