GIIS Implementation Guide
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GIIS Implementation Guide, published by CENS. This guide is not an authorized publication; it is the continuous build for version 0.1.8 built by the FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) CI Build. This version is based on the current content of https://github.com/cens-chile/giis_fhir_IG/ and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions

Resource Profile: VaccinationAppointment

Official URL: https://paho.org/fhir/giis/StructureDefinition/VaccinationAppointment Version: 0.1.8
Draft as of 2025-12-09 Computable Name: VaccinationAppointment

The appointment handler for a vaccination event related to the vaccination calendar

Usages:

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Formal Views of Profile Content

Description of Profiles, Differentials, Snapshots and how the different presentations work.

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. ImmunizationRecommendation 0..* ImmunizationRecommendation Guidance or advice relating to an immunization
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... patient Σ 1..1 Reference(GIISPatient) Who this profile is for
... recommendation SΣC 1..* BackboneElement Vaccine administration recommendations
Constraints: imr-1
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... vaccineCode SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Vaccine or vaccine group recommendation applies to
Binding: Vaccine codes (example)
..... coding SΣ 0..1 Coding Code defined by a terminology system
...... code SΣ 0..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
..... text SΣ 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
.... forecastStatus ?!SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Vaccine recommendation status
Binding: ImmunizationRecommendationStatusCodes (example): The patient's status with respect to a vaccination protocol.
..... coding SΣ 0..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
..... text SΣ 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
.... dateCriterion S 1..1 BackboneElement Dates governing proposed immunization
..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
..... code S 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of date
Binding: ImmunizationRecommendationDateCriterionCodes (example): Classifies date criterion with respect to conveying information about a patient's vaccination status (e.g. due date, latest to give date, etc.).
..... value S 1..1 dateTime Date as YYYY-MM-DD

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Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
ImmunizationRecommendation.​recommendation.vaccineCode Base example Vaccine codes 📦0.1.8 This IG
ImmunizationRecommendation.​recommendation.forecastStatus Base example Immunization Recommendation Status Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
ImmunizationRecommendation.​recommendation.dateCriterion.​code Base example Immunization Recommendation Date Criterion Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error ImmunizationRecommendation If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error ImmunizationRecommendation If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4 error ImmunizationRecommendation If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5 error ImmunizationRecommendation If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice ImmunizationRecommendation A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()
imr-1 error ImmunizationRecommendation.recommendation One of vaccineCode or targetDisease SHALL be present vaccineCode.exists() or targetDisease.exists()

This structure is derived from ImmunizationRecommendation

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. ImmunizationRecommendation 0..* ImmunizationRecommendation Guidance or advice relating to an immunization
... patient 1..1 Reference(GIISPatient) Who this profile is for
... date S 1..1 dateTime Date recommendation(s) created
... recommendation S 1..* BackboneElement Vaccine administration recommendations
.... vaccineCode S 1..1 CodeableConcept Vaccine or vaccine group recommendation applies to
Binding: Vaccine codes (example)
..... coding S 0..1 Coding Code defined by a terminology system
...... code S 0..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
..... text S 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
.... forecastStatus S 1..1 CodeableConcept Vaccine recommendation status
..... coding S 0..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
..... text S 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
.... dateCriterion S 1..1 BackboneElement Dates governing proposed immunization
..... code S 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of date
..... value S 1..1 dateTime Date as YYYY-MM-DD

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Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
ImmunizationRecommendation.​recommendation.vaccineCode Base example Vaccine codes 📦0.1.8 This IG
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. ImmunizationRecommendation 0..* ImmunizationRecommendation Guidance or advice relating to an immunization
... id Σ 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... meta Σ 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier Σ 0..* Identifier Business identifier
... patient Σ 1..1 Reference(GIISPatient) Who this profile is for
... date SΣ 1..1 dateTime Date recommendation(s) created
... authority 0..1 Reference(Organization) Who is responsible for protocol
... recommendation SΣC 1..* BackboneElement Vaccine administration recommendations
Constraints: imr-1
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... vaccineCode SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Vaccine or vaccine group recommendation applies to
Binding: Vaccine codes (example)
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... coding SΣ 0..1 Coding Code defined by a terminology system
...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
...... system Σ 0..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
...... version Σ 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
...... code SΣ 0..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
...... display Σ 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
...... userSelected Σ 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
..... text SΣ 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
.... targetDisease Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept Disease to be immunized against
Binding: ImmunizationRecommendationTargetDiseaseCodes (example): The disease that the recommended vaccination targets.
.... contraindicatedVaccineCode Σ 0..* CodeableConcept Vaccine which is contraindicated to fulfill the recommendation
Binding: VaccineAdministeredValueSet (example): The type of vaccine administered.
.... forecastStatus ?!SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Vaccine recommendation status
Binding: ImmunizationRecommendationStatusCodes (example): The patient's status with respect to a vaccination protocol.
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... coding SΣ 0..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
..... text SΣ 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
.... forecastReason Σ 0..* CodeableConcept Vaccine administration status reason
Binding: ImmunizationRecommendationReasonCodes (example): The reason for the patient's status with respect to a vaccination protocol.
.... dateCriterion S 1..1 BackboneElement Dates governing proposed immunization
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
..... code S 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of date
Binding: ImmunizationRecommendationDateCriterionCodes (example): Classifies date criterion with respect to conveying information about a patient's vaccination status (e.g. due date, latest to give date, etc.).
..... value S 1..1 dateTime Date as YYYY-MM-DD
.... description 0..1 string Protocol details
.... series 0..1 string Name of vaccination series
.... doseNumber[x] Σ 0..1 Recommended dose number within series
..... doseNumberPositiveInt positiveInt
..... doseNumberString string
.... seriesDoses[x] 0..1 Recommended number of doses for immunity
..... seriesDosesPositiveInt positiveInt
..... seriesDosesString string
.... supportingImmunization 0..* Reference(Immunization | ImmunizationEvaluation) Past immunizations supporting recommendation
.... supportingPatientInformation 0..* Reference(Resource) Patient observations supporting recommendation

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
ImmunizationRecommendation.​language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
ImmunizationRecommendation.​recommendation.vaccineCode Base example Vaccine codes 📦0.1.8 This IG
ImmunizationRecommendation.​recommendation.targetDisease Base example Immunization Recommendation Target Disease Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
ImmunizationRecommendation.​recommendation.contraindicatedVaccineCode Base example Vaccine Administered Value Set 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
ImmunizationRecommendation.​recommendation.forecastStatus Base example Immunization Recommendation Status Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
ImmunizationRecommendation.​recommendation.forecastReason Base example Immunization Recommendation Reason Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
ImmunizationRecommendation.​recommendation.dateCriterion.​code Base example Immunization Recommendation Date Criterion Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error ImmunizationRecommendation If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error ImmunizationRecommendation If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4 error ImmunizationRecommendation If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5 error ImmunizationRecommendation If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice ImmunizationRecommendation A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()
imr-1 error ImmunizationRecommendation.recommendation One of vaccineCode or targetDisease SHALL be present vaccineCode.exists() or targetDisease.exists()

This structure is derived from ImmunizationRecommendation

Summary

Mandatory: 2 elements
Must-Support: 12 elements

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. ImmunizationRecommendation 0..* ImmunizationRecommendation Guidance or advice relating to an immunization
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... patient Σ 1..1 Reference(GIISPatient) Who this profile is for
... recommendation SΣC 1..* BackboneElement Vaccine administration recommendations
Constraints: imr-1
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... vaccineCode SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Vaccine or vaccine group recommendation applies to
Binding: Vaccine codes (example)
..... coding SΣ 0..1 Coding Code defined by a terminology system
...... code SΣ 0..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
..... text SΣ 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
.... forecastStatus ?!SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Vaccine recommendation status
Binding: ImmunizationRecommendationStatusCodes (example): The patient's status with respect to a vaccination protocol.
..... coding SΣ 0..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
..... text SΣ 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
.... dateCriterion S 1..1 BackboneElement Dates governing proposed immunization
..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
..... code S 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of date
Binding: ImmunizationRecommendationDateCriterionCodes (example): Classifies date criterion with respect to conveying information about a patient's vaccination status (e.g. due date, latest to give date, etc.).
..... value S 1..1 dateTime Date as YYYY-MM-DD

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
ImmunizationRecommendation.​recommendation.vaccineCode Base example Vaccine codes 📦0.1.8 This IG
ImmunizationRecommendation.​recommendation.forecastStatus Base example Immunization Recommendation Status Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
ImmunizationRecommendation.​recommendation.dateCriterion.​code Base example Immunization Recommendation Date Criterion Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error ImmunizationRecommendation If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error ImmunizationRecommendation If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4 error ImmunizationRecommendation If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5 error ImmunizationRecommendation If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice ImmunizationRecommendation A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()
imr-1 error ImmunizationRecommendation.recommendation One of vaccineCode or targetDisease SHALL be present vaccineCode.exists() or targetDisease.exists()

Differential View

This structure is derived from ImmunizationRecommendation

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. ImmunizationRecommendation 0..* ImmunizationRecommendation Guidance or advice relating to an immunization
... patient 1..1 Reference(GIISPatient) Who this profile is for
... date S 1..1 dateTime Date recommendation(s) created
... recommendation S 1..* BackboneElement Vaccine administration recommendations
.... vaccineCode S 1..1 CodeableConcept Vaccine or vaccine group recommendation applies to
Binding: Vaccine codes (example)
..... coding S 0..1 Coding Code defined by a terminology system
...... code S 0..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
..... text S 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
.... forecastStatus S 1..1 CodeableConcept Vaccine recommendation status
..... coding S 0..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
..... text S 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
.... dateCriterion S 1..1 BackboneElement Dates governing proposed immunization
..... code S 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of date
..... value S 1..1 dateTime Date as YYYY-MM-DD

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
ImmunizationRecommendation.​recommendation.vaccineCode Base example Vaccine codes 📦0.1.8 This IG

Snapshot View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. ImmunizationRecommendation 0..* ImmunizationRecommendation Guidance or advice relating to an immunization
... id Σ 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... meta Σ 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier Σ 0..* Identifier Business identifier
... patient Σ 1..1 Reference(GIISPatient) Who this profile is for
... date SΣ 1..1 dateTime Date recommendation(s) created
... authority 0..1 Reference(Organization) Who is responsible for protocol
... recommendation SΣC 1..* BackboneElement Vaccine administration recommendations
Constraints: imr-1
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... vaccineCode SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Vaccine or vaccine group recommendation applies to
Binding: Vaccine codes (example)
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... coding SΣ 0..1 Coding Code defined by a terminology system
...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
...... system Σ 0..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
...... version Σ 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
...... code SΣ 0..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
...... display Σ 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
...... userSelected Σ 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
..... text SΣ 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
.... targetDisease Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept Disease to be immunized against
Binding: ImmunizationRecommendationTargetDiseaseCodes (example): The disease that the recommended vaccination targets.
.... contraindicatedVaccineCode Σ 0..* CodeableConcept Vaccine which is contraindicated to fulfill the recommendation
Binding: VaccineAdministeredValueSet (example): The type of vaccine administered.
.... forecastStatus ?!SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Vaccine recommendation status
Binding: ImmunizationRecommendationStatusCodes (example): The patient's status with respect to a vaccination protocol.
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... coding SΣ 0..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
..... text SΣ 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
.... forecastReason Σ 0..* CodeableConcept Vaccine administration status reason
Binding: ImmunizationRecommendationReasonCodes (example): The reason for the patient's status with respect to a vaccination protocol.
.... dateCriterion S 1..1 BackboneElement Dates governing proposed immunization
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
..... code S 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of date
Binding: ImmunizationRecommendationDateCriterionCodes (example): Classifies date criterion with respect to conveying information about a patient's vaccination status (e.g. due date, latest to give date, etc.).
..... value S 1..1 dateTime Date as YYYY-MM-DD
.... description 0..1 string Protocol details
.... series 0..1 string Name of vaccination series
.... doseNumber[x] Σ 0..1 Recommended dose number within series
..... doseNumberPositiveInt positiveInt
..... doseNumberString string
.... seriesDoses[x] 0..1 Recommended number of doses for immunity
..... seriesDosesPositiveInt positiveInt
..... seriesDosesString string
.... supportingImmunization 0..* Reference(Immunization | ImmunizationEvaluation) Past immunizations supporting recommendation
.... supportingPatientInformation 0..* Reference(Resource) Patient observations supporting recommendation

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
ImmunizationRecommendation.​language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
ImmunizationRecommendation.​recommendation.vaccineCode Base example Vaccine codes 📦0.1.8 This IG
ImmunizationRecommendation.​recommendation.targetDisease Base example Immunization Recommendation Target Disease Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
ImmunizationRecommendation.​recommendation.contraindicatedVaccineCode Base example Vaccine Administered Value Set 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
ImmunizationRecommendation.​recommendation.forecastStatus Base example Immunization Recommendation Status Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
ImmunizationRecommendation.​recommendation.forecastReason Base example Immunization Recommendation Reason Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
ImmunizationRecommendation.​recommendation.dateCriterion.​code Base example Immunization Recommendation Date Criterion Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error ImmunizationRecommendation If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error ImmunizationRecommendation If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4 error ImmunizationRecommendation If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5 error ImmunizationRecommendation If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice ImmunizationRecommendation A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()
imr-1 error ImmunizationRecommendation.recommendation One of vaccineCode or targetDisease SHALL be present vaccineCode.exists() or targetDisease.exists()

This structure is derived from ImmunizationRecommendation

Summary

Mandatory: 2 elements
Must-Support: 12 elements

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

 

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