How would the name 'Dr. Francis A. Toothman III, MD' be encoded using the XPN data type?

The correct encoding for the name 'Dr. Francis A. Toothman III, MD' using the XPN (Extended Person Name) data type adheres to the HL7 convention for structuring names, which typically includes several components: the family name (surname), given name (first name), middle name, prefix (e.g., Dr.), and suffix (e.g., III, MD).

In the name provided, "Toothman" is the surname, "Francis" is the first name, "A" is the middle initial, "III" is the suffix indicating generational placement, "Dr" is included as a professional prefix, and "MD" is a professional designation indicating that the individual is a medical doctor.

The chosen encoding breaks down the components in the following order: surname (Toothman), given name (Francis), middle name initial (A), suffix (III), prefix (Dr), and professional designation (MD). This organization reflects the typical structure used in HL7 where the surname is prioritized first, followed by the given name components, ensuring clarity and consistency in representing personal names across various healthcare data systems.

Other patterns proposed do not correctly reflect this prioritization or sequence for XPN encoding, thereby losing