Profile Comparison between http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/StructureDefinition/us-core-simple-observation vs http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pacio-adi/StructureDefinition/ADI-PMOHospiceObservation

Left:US Core Simple Observation Profile (http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/StructureDefinition/us-core-simple-observation)
Right:ADI PMO Hospice Observation (http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pacio-adi/StructureDefinition/ADI-PMOHospiceObservation)

Messages

ErrorStructureDefinition.urlValues for url differ: 'http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/StructureDefinition/us-core-simple-observation' vs 'http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pacio-adi/StructureDefinition/ADI-PMOHospiceObservation'
ErrorStructureDefinition.versionValues for version differ: '9.0.0' vs '2.0.0'
InformationStructureDefinition.nameValues for name differ: 'USCoreSimpleObservationProfile' vs 'ADIPMOHospiceObservation'
InformationStructureDefinition.titleValues for title differ: 'US Core Simple Observation Profile' vs 'ADI PMO Hospice Observation'
InformationStructureDefinition.dateValues for date differ: '2024-11-16' vs '2026-10-15T19:33:19+00:00'
InformationStructureDefinition.publisherValues for publisher differ: 'HL7 International / Cross-Group Projects' vs 'HL7 International / Patient Empowerment'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'assessment observation' vs 'Measurements and simple assertions'
WarningObservation.statusElements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
InformationObservation.categoryElement maximum cardinalities differ: '2147483647' vs '1'
InformationObservation.categoryExample/preferred bindings differ at Observation.category using binding from USCoreSimpleObservationProfile
WarningObservation.subjectElements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
InformationObservation.encounterElement maximum cardinalities differ: '1' vs '0'
InformationStructureDefinition.definitionValues for definition differ: 'The time or time-period the observed value is asserted as being true. For biological subjects - e.g., human patients - this is usually called the 'physiologically relevant time'.' vs 'The time or time-period the observed value is asserted as being true. For biological subjects - e.g. human patients - this is usually called the 'physiologically relevant time'. This is usually either the time of the procedure or of specimen collection, but very often the source of the date/time is not known, only the date/time itself.'
InformationStructureDefinition.commentValues for comment differ: 'At least a date should be present unless this observation is a historical report.' vs 'At least a date should be present unless this observation is a historical report. For recording imprecise or 'fuzzy' times (For example, a blood glucose measurement taken 'after breakfast') use the [Timing](http://hl7.org/fhir/R4/datatypes.html#timing) datatype which allow the measurement to be tied to regular life events.'
WarningObservation.effective[x]Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
WarningObservation.performerElements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
WarningObservation.value[x]Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
InformationObservation.value[x]Element minimum cardinalities differ: '0' vs '1'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: '𝗔𝗗𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗨𝗦𝗖𝗗𝗜: US Core Profiles or other resource the observation is made from' vs 'Related measurements the observation is made from'
InformationStructureDefinition.definitionValues for definition differ: 'US Core Observations, DocumentReference, QuestionnaireResponse or other resource from which this observation value is derived.' vs 'The target resource that represents a measurement from which this observation value is derived. For example, a calculated anion gap or a fetal measurement based on an ultrasound image.'
ErrorObservation.derivedFromType Mismatch: Reference([CanonicalType[http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Observation], CanonicalType[http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/StructureDefinition/us-core-documentreference], CanonicalType[http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/StructureDefinition/us-core-questionnaireresponse], CanonicalType[http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/ImagingStudy], CanonicalType[http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Media], CanonicalType[http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/MolecularSequence]]) vs Reference([CanonicalType[http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/DocumentReference|4.0.1], CanonicalType[http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/ImagingStudy|4.0.1], CanonicalType[http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Media|4.0.1], CanonicalType[http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/QuestionnaireResponse|4.0.1], CanonicalType[http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Observation|4.0.1], CanonicalType[http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/MolecularSequence|4.0.1]])

Metadata

NameValueComments
abstractfalse
    baseDefinitionhttp://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Observation
      copyright
        date2024-11-162026-10-15T19:33:19+00:00
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        descriptionThe US Core Simple Observation Profile inherits from the FHIR [Observation](https://hl7.org/fhir/R4/observation.html) resource; refer to it for scope and usage definitions. This US Core FHIR Profile captures any "simple" observations not covered by other US Core Observation profiles. It represents any observation not classified as vital signs, laboratory, imaging, or other specific observation types. This profile sets minimum expectations for the Observation resource to record, search, and retrieve observations such as a clinical observation or assertion about patient health status or other general observations. It specifies which core elements, extensions, vocabularies, and value sets **SHALL** be present and constrains how the elements are used. Providing the floor for standards development for specific use cases promotes interoperability and adoption.This profile is used to represent a finding that the individual is under hospice care.
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        experimentalfalse
        • Added the item 'false'
        fhirVersion4.0.1
          jurisdiction
            jurisdiction / jurisdiction[0]urn:iso:std:iso:3166#US
              kindresource
                nameUSCoreSimpleObservationProfileADIPMOHospiceObservation
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                publisherHL7 International / Cross-Group ProjectsHL7 International / Patient Empowerment
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                purpose
                  statusactive
                    titleUS Core Simple Observation ProfileADI PMO Hospice Observation
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                    typeObservation
                      urlhttp://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/StructureDefinition/us-core-simple-observationhttp://hl7.org/fhir/us/pacio-adi/StructureDefinition/ADI-PMOHospiceObservation
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                      version9.0.02.0.0
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                      Structure

                      NameL FlagsL Card.L TypeL Description & ConstraintsR FlagsR Card.R TypeR Description & ConstraintsCommentsdoco
                      Observation C0..*Observationassessment observation
                      C0..*ObservationMeasurements and simple assertions
                        Observation.id This element is included in summaries. 0..1idLogical id of this artifact This element is included in summaries. 0..1idLogical id of this artifact
                          Observation.meta This element is included in summaries. 0..1MetaMetadata about the resource This element is included in summaries. 0..1MetaMetadata about the resource
                            Observation.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created
                              Observation.language 0..1codeLanguage of the resource content
                              Binding: ?? (preferred): A human language.
                              Additional BindingsPurpose
                              ??Max Binding
                              0..1codeLanguage of the resource content
                              Binding: ?? (preferred): A human language.
                              Additional BindingsPurpose
                              ??Max Binding
                                Observation.text 0..1NarrativeText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
                                This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
                                0..1NarrativeText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
                                This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
                                  Observation.contained 0..*ResourceContained, inline Resources
                                  0..*ResourceContained, inline Resources
                                    Observation.extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                    0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                      Observation.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
                                      This element is a modifier element. 0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
                                        Observation.identifier This element is included in summaries. 0..*IdentifierBusiness Identifier for observation
                                        This element is included in summaries. 0..*IdentifierBusiness Identifier for observation
                                          Observation.basedOn This element is included in summaries. 0..*Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest)Fulfills plan, proposal or order
                                          This element is included in summaries. 0..*Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest)Fulfills plan, proposal or order
                                            Observation.partOf This element is included in summaries. 0..*Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy)Part of referenced event
                                            This element is included in summaries. 0..*Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy)Part of referenced event
                                              Observation.status This element is a modifier element. This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1coderegistered | preliminary | final | amended +
                                              Binding: ?? (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.
                                              This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 1..1coderegistered | preliminary | final | amended +
                                              Binding: ?? (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.
                                              Required Pattern: final (extensions allowed)
                                              • Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
                                              Observation.Slices for category This element must be supported. 1..*CodeableConceptClassification of type of observation
                                              Slice: Unordered, Open by value:$this
                                              Binding: ?? (preferred): FHIR and US Core codes for high level observation categories.

                                              Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
                                              This element must be supported. 1..1CodeableConceptClassification of type of observation
                                              Binding: ?? (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.

                                              Required Pattern:
                                              {
                                                "coding" : [
                                                  {
                                                    "system" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category",
                                                    "code" : "survey"
                                                  }
                                                ]
                                              }
                                              • Element maximum cardinalities differ: '2147483647' vs '1'
                                              • Example/preferred bindings differ at Observation.category using binding from USCoreSimpleObservationProfile
                                              Observation.code This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1CodeableConceptType of observation (code / type)
                                              Binding: ?? (preferred)
                                              This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1CodeableConceptType of observation (code / type)
                                              Binding: ?? (extensible)
                                                Observation.subject This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1Reference(US Core Patient Profile This type must be supported. | Group | US Core Device Profile | US Core Location Profile)Who and/or what the observation is about This element is included in summaries. 1..1Reference(US Core Patient Profile)Who and/or what the observation is about
                                                • Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
                                                Observation.focus This element is included in summaries. 0..*Reference(Resource)What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
                                                This element is included in summaries. 0..*Reference(Resource)What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
                                                  Observation.encounter This element is included in summaries. 0..1Reference(Encounter)Healthcare event during which this observation is made This element is included in summaries. 0..0Healthcare event during which this observation is made
                                                  • Element maximum cardinalities differ: '1' vs '0'
                                                  Observation.effective[x] This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1dateTime This type must be supported. , Period, Timing, instantClinically relevant time/time-period for observation This element is included in summaries. 0..1dateTime, Period, Timing, instantClinically relevant time/time-period for observation
                                                  • Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
                                                  Observation.issued This element is included in summaries. 0..1instantDate/Time this version was made available This element is included in summaries. 0..1instantDate/Time this version was made available
                                                    Observation.performer This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..*Reference(US Core Practitioner Profile This type must be supported. | US Core Patient Profile This type must be supported. | US Core Organization Profile | PractitionerRole | US Core CareTeam Profile | US Core RelatedPerson Profile)Who is responsible for the observation
                                                    This element is included in summaries. 0..*Reference(US Core Practitioner Profile | US Core PractitionerRole Profile)Who is responsible for the observation
                                                    • Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
                                                    Observation.value[x] This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. C0..1Quantity This type must be supported. , CodeableConcept This type must be supported. , string This type must be supported. , boolean This type must be supported. , integer, Range, Ratio, SampledData, time, dateTime, PeriodActual result This element is included in summaries. C1..1booleanActual result
                                                    • Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
                                                    • Element minimum cardinalities differ: '0' vs '1'
                                                    Observation.dataAbsentReason C0..1CodeableConceptWhy the result is missing
                                                    Binding: ?? (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
                                                    C0..1CodeableConceptWhy the result is missing
                                                    Binding: ?? (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
                                                      Observation.interpretation 0..*CodeableConceptHigh, low, normal, etc.
                                                      Binding: ?? (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
                                                      0..*CodeableConceptHigh, low, normal, etc.
                                                      Binding: ?? (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
                                                        Observation.note 0..*AnnotationComments about the observation
                                                        0..*AnnotationComments about the observation
                                                          Observation.bodySite 0..1CodeableConceptObserved body part
                                                          Binding: ?? (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.
                                                          0..1CodeableConceptObserved body part
                                                          Binding: ?? (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.
                                                            Observation.method 0..1CodeableConceptHow it was done
                                                            Binding: ?? (example): Methods for simple observations.
                                                            0..1CodeableConceptHow it was done
                                                            Binding: ?? (example): Methods for simple observations.
                                                              Observation.specimen 0..1Reference(Specimen)Specimen used for this observation0..1Reference(Specimen)Specimen used for this observation
                                                                Observation.device 0..1Reference(Device | DeviceMetric)(Measurement) Device0..1Reference(Device | DeviceMetric)(Measurement) Device
                                                                  Observation.referenceRange C0..*BackboneElementProvides guide for interpretation
                                                                  C0..*BackboneElementProvides guide for interpretation
                                                                    Observation.referenceRange.id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
                                                                      Observation.referenceRange.extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                                      0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                                        Observation.referenceRange.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                                                        This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                                                          Observation.referenceRange.low C0..1?? The snapshot does not say whether the constraints on the root of this type profile have been applied to this element, so assume they have not. Check the type profile directly as wellLow Range, if relevantC0..1??Low Range, if relevant
                                                                            Observation.referenceRange.high C0..1?? The snapshot does not say whether the constraints on the root of this type profile have been applied to this element, so assume they have not. Check the type profile directly as wellHigh Range, if relevantC0..1??High Range, if relevant
                                                                              Observation.referenceRange.type 0..1CodeableConceptReference range qualifier
                                                                              Binding: ?? (preferred): Code for the meaning of a reference range.
                                                                              0..1CodeableConceptReference range qualifier
                                                                              Binding: ?? (preferred): Code for the meaning of a reference range.
                                                                                Observation.referenceRange.appliesTo 0..*CodeableConceptReference range population
                                                                                Binding: ?? (example): Codes identifying the population the reference range applies to.
                                                                                0..*CodeableConceptReference range population
                                                                                Binding: ?? (example): Codes identifying the population the reference range applies to.
                                                                                  Observation.referenceRange.age 0..1RangeApplicable age range, if relevant0..1RangeApplicable age range, if relevant
                                                                                    Observation.referenceRange.text 0..1stringText based reference range in an observation0..1stringText based reference range in an observation
                                                                                      Observation.hasMember This element is included in summaries. 0..*Reference(Observation | QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence)Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
                                                                                      This element is included in summaries. 0..*Reference(Observation | QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence)Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
                                                                                        Observation.derivedFrom This element is included in summaries. 0..*Reference(Observation | US Core DocumentReference Profile | US Core QuestionnaireResponse Profile | ImagingStudy | Media | MolecularSequence)𝗔𝗗𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗨𝗦𝗖𝗗𝗜: US Core Profiles or other resource the observation is made from
                                                                                        This element is included in summaries. 0..*Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence)Related measurements the observation is made from
                                                                                        • Type Mismatch: Reference([CanonicalType[http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Observation], CanonicalType[http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/StructureDefinition/us-core-documentreference], CanonicalType[http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/StructureDefinition/us-core-questionnaireresponse], CanonicalType[http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/ImagingStudy], CanonicalType[http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Media], CanonicalType[http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/MolecularSequence]]) vs Reference([CanonicalType[http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/DocumentReference|4.0.1], CanonicalType[http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/ImagingStudy|4.0.1], CanonicalType[http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Media|4.0.1], CanonicalType[http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/QuestionnaireResponse|4.0.1], CanonicalType[http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Observation|4.0.1], CanonicalType[http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/MolecularSequence|4.0.1]])
                                                                                        Observation.component This element is included in summaries. 0..*BackboneElementComponent results
                                                                                        This element is included in summaries. 0..*BackboneElementComponent results
                                                                                          Observation.component.id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
                                                                                            Observation.component.extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                                                            0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                                                              Observation.component.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                                                                              This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                                                                                Observation.component.code This element is included in summaries. 1..1CodeableConceptType of component observation (code / type)
                                                                                                Binding: ?? (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
                                                                                                This element is included in summaries. 1..1CodeableConceptType of component observation (code / type)
                                                                                                Binding: ?? (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
                                                                                                  Observation.component.value[x] This element is included in summaries. 0..1Quantity, CodeableConcept, string, boolean, integer, Range, Ratio, SampledData, time, dateTime, PeriodActual component result This element is included in summaries. 0..1Quantity, CodeableConcept, string, boolean, integer, Range, Ratio, SampledData, time, dateTime, PeriodActual component result
                                                                                                    Observation.component.dataAbsentReason C0..1CodeableConceptWhy the component result is missing
                                                                                                    Binding: ?? (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
                                                                                                    C0..1CodeableConceptWhy the component result is missing
                                                                                                    Binding: ?? (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
                                                                                                      Observation.component.interpretation 0..*CodeableConceptHigh, low, normal, etc.
                                                                                                      Binding: ?? (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
                                                                                                      0..*CodeableConceptHigh, low, normal, etc.
                                                                                                      Binding: ?? (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
                                                                                                        Observation.component.referenceRange 0..*See referenceRange (Observation)Provides guide for interpretation of component result
                                                                                                        0..*See referenceRange (Observation)Provides guide for interpretation of component result

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