Which FHIR resource contains demographics and other administrative information about an individual or animal receiving care or health-related services?

• A. Patient
• B. Encounter
• C. Location
• D. Organization

Answer: (A)

The resource that holds demographics and administrative information about a person or animal receiving care is the Patient resource. It is structured to capture identifiers (like a medical record number), name, telecom, gender, birth date, and address, along with administrative data such as active status and the managing organization. For animals, the Patient resource can include animal-specific details like species, breed, and gender status. This combination makes it the central place to represent who is receiving care. In contrast, an Encounter covers a specific care event, a Location identifies where services occur, and an Organization describes the care-providing entity—all of which serve different purposes and do not encapsulate the patient’s demographic profile.