This profile identifies the additional constraints, extensions, and value sets that build on and extend [Practitioner](http://hl7.org/fhir/R4/practitioner.html) that are supported. 

A [Practitioner](http://hl7.org/fhir/R4/practitioner.html) resource is used within the context of a referencing resource (most commonly a PractitionerRole resource). 

This profile is designed to set a core Practitioner standard for:
* Querying practitioners referenced in PractitionerRole or other resources
* Recording or updating a practitioner referenced by a PractitionerRole or other resource


#### Profile specific guidance
None.
