## Profile Comparison between https://hl7.fi/fhir/finnish-base-profiles/StructureDefinition/fi-base-observation vs https://hl7.fi/fhir/finnish-base-profiles/StructureDefinition/fi-base-observation

Left: | FI Base Observation (https://hl7.fi/fhir/finnish-base-profiles/StructureDefinition/fi-base-observation)
Right: | FI Base Observation (https://hl7.fi/fhir/finnish-base-profiles/StructureDefinition/fi-base-observation)

### Messages

Error | StructureDefinition.version | Values for version differ: '1.0.0' vs '2.0.0'
Information | StructureDefinition.date | Values for date differ: '2023-11-10T00:34:45+02:00' vs '2025-10-05T15:38:20+00:00'
Error | StructureDefinition.baseDefinition | Values for baseDefinition differ: 'http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ipa/StructureDefinition/ipa-observation' vs 'http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Observation'
Information | Observation.language | Example/preferred bindings differ at Observation.language using binding from FiBaseObservation
Warning | Observation.status | Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
Warning | Observation.category | Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
Information | Observation.category | Example/preferred bindings differ at Observation.category using binding from FiBaseObservation
Warning | Observation.code | Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
Warning | Observation.subject | Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
Information | Observation.subject | Element minimum cardinalities differ: '1' vs '0'
Warning | Observation.effective[x] | Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
Warning | Observation.value[x] | Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
Warning | Observation.dataAbsentReason | Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
Information | Observation.referenceRange.type | Example/preferred bindings differ at Observation.referenceRange.type using binding from FiBaseObservation
Error | Observation.hasMember | Type Mismatch: Reference([CanonicalType[https://hl7.fi/fhir/finnish-base-profiles/StructureDefinition/fi-base-observation], CanonicalType[http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/QuestionnaireResponse], CanonicalType[http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/MolecularSequence]]) vs Reference([CanonicalType[https://hl7.fi/fhir/finnish-base-profiles/StructureDefinition/fi-base-observation], CanonicalType[http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/QuestionnaireResponse], CanonicalType[http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/MolecularSequence]])
Information | Observation.component.referenceRange.type | Example/preferred bindings differ at Observation.component.referenceRange.type using binding from FiBaseObservation

### Metadata

Name | Value | Comments
--- | --- | ---
abstract | false |
baseDefinition | http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ipa/StructureDefinition/ipa-observation | http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Observation | Values Differ
copyright |  |
date | 2023-11-10T00:34:45+02:00 | 2025-10-05T15:38:20+00:00 | Values Differ
description | This is the Finnish base profile for the Observation resource. |
experimental |  |
fhirVersion | 4.0.1 |
jurisdiction |  |
jurisdiction[0] | urn:iso:std:iso:3166#FI |
kind | resource |
name | FiBaseObservation |
publisher | HL7 Finland |
purpose |  |
status | active |
title | FI Base Observation |
type | Observation |
url | https://hl7.fi/fhir/finnish-base-profiles/StructureDefinition/fi-base-observation |
version | 1.0.0 | 2.0.0 | Values Differ

### Structure

Name | L Flags | L Card. | L Type | L Description & Constraints | R Flags | R Card. | R Type | R Description & Constraints | Comments
--- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Observation | C | 0..* | IPAObservation | Measurements and simple assertions | C | 0..* | Observation | Measurements and simple assertions |
id | Σ | 0..1 | id | Logical id of this artifact | Σ | 0..1 | id | Logical id of this artifact |
meta | Σ | 0..1 | Meta | Metadata about the resource | Σ | 0..1 | Meta | Metadata about the resource |
implicitRules | ?!Σ | 0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created | ?!Σ | 0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created |
language |  | 0..1 | code | Language of the resource content Binding: ?? (preferred): A human language.
Additional Bindings | Purpose
?? | Max Binding
|  | 0..1 | code | Language of the resource content Binding: ?? (preferred): A human language.
Additional Bindings | Purpose
?? | Max Binding
| Example/preferred bindings differ at Observation.language using binding from FiBaseObservation
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 |  | 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 |  | 0..* | Resource | Contained, inline Resources |
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations |
modifierExtension | ?! | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored | ?! | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored |
identifier | Σ | 0..* | Identifier | Business Identifier for observation | Σ | 0..* | Identifier | Business Identifier for observation |
basedOn | Σ | 0..* | Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | FI Base MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest) | Fulfills plan, proposal or order | Σ | 0..* | Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | FI Base MedicationRequest(2.0.0) | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest) | Fulfills plan, proposal or order |
partOf | Σ | 0..* | Reference(FI Base MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | FI Base MedicationStatement | Fi Base Procedure | Fi Base Immunization | ImagingStudy) | Part of referenced event | Σ | 0..* | Reference(FI Base MedicationAdministration(2.0.0) | MedicationDispense | FI Base MedicationStatement(2.0.0) | Fi Base Procedure(2.0.0) | Fi Base Immunization(2.0.0) | ImagingStudy) | Part of referenced event |
status | ?!S Σ | 1..1 | code | registered | preliminary | final | amended + Binding: ?? (required): Codes providing the status of an observation. | ?!Σ | 1..1 | code | registered | preliminary | final | amended + Binding: ?? (required): Codes providing the status of an observation. | Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
category | S | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Classification of type of observation Binding: ?? (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories. |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Classification of type of observation Binding: ?? (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories. | Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false' Example/preferred bindings differ at Observation.category using binding from FiBaseObservation
code | S Σ | 1..1 | CodeableConcept | Type of observation (code / type) Binding: ?? (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations. | Σ | 1..1 | CodeableConcept | Type of observation (code / type) Binding: ?? (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations. | Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
subject | S Σ | 1..1 | Reference(FI Base Patient) | Who and/or what the observation is about | Σ | 0..1 | Reference(FI Base Patient(2.0.0)) | Who and/or what the observation is about | Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false' Element minimum cardinalities differ: '1' vs '0'
focus | Σ TU | 0..* | Reference(Resource) | What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record | Σ | 0..* | Reference(Resource) | What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record |
encounter | Σ | 0..1 | Reference(FI Base Encounter) | Healthcare event during which this observation is made | Σ | 0..1 | Reference(FI Base Encounter(2.0.0)) | Healthcare event during which this observation is made |
effective[x] | S Σ | 0..1 | dateTime, Period, Timing, instant | Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation | Σ | 0..1 | dateTime, Period, Timing, instant | Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation | Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
issued | Σ | 0..1 | instant | Date/Time this version was made available | Σ | 0..1 | instant | Date/Time this version was made available |
performer | Σ | 0..* | Reference(FI Base Practitioner | FI Base PractitionerRole | FI Base Organization | CareTeam | FI Base Patient | RelatedPerson) | Who is responsible for the observation | Σ | 0..* | Reference(FI Base Practitioner(2.0.0) | FI Base PractitionerRole(2.0.0) | FI Base Organization(2.0.0) | CareTeam | FI Base Patient(2.0.0) | RelatedPerson) | Who is responsible for the observation |
value[x] | S Σ C | 0..1 | Quantity, CodeableConcept, string, boolean, integer, Range, Ratio, SampledData, time, dateTime, Period | Actual result | Σ C | 0..1 | Quantity, CodeableConcept, string, boolean, integer, Range, Ratio, SampledData, time, dateTime, Period | Actual result | Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
dataAbsentReason | S C | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Why the result is missing Binding: ?? (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing. | C | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Why the result is missing Binding: ?? (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing. | Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
interpretation |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | High, low, normal, etc. Binding: ?? (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations. |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | High, low, normal, etc. Binding: ?? (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations. |
note |  | 0..* | Annotation | Comments about the observation |  | 0..* | Annotation | Comments about the observation |
bodySite |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Observed body part Binding: ?? (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality. |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Observed body part Binding: ?? (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality. |
method |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | How it was done Binding: ?? (example): Methods for simple observations. |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | How it was done Binding: ?? (example): Methods for simple observations. |
specimen |  | 0..1 | Reference(Specimen) | Specimen used for this observation |  | 0..1 | Reference(Specimen) | Specimen used for this observation |
device |  | 0..1 | Reference(Device | DeviceMetric) | (Measurement) Device |  | 0..1 | Reference(Device | DeviceMetric) | (Measurement) Device |
referenceRange | C | 0..* | BackboneElement | Provides guide for interpretation | C | 0..* | BackboneElement | Provides guide for interpretation |
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations |
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized |
low | C | 0..1 | ?? | Low Range, if relevant | C | 0..1 | ?? | Low Range, if relevant |
high | C | 0..1 | ?? | High Range, if relevant | C | 0..1 | ?? | High Range, if relevant |
type |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Reference range qualifier Binding: ?? (preferred): Code for the meaning of a reference range. |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Reference range qualifier Binding: ?? (preferred): Code for the meaning of a reference range. | Example/preferred bindings differ at Observation.referenceRange.type using binding from FiBaseObservation
appliesTo |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Reference range population Binding: ?? (example): Codes identifying the population the reference range applies to. |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Reference range population Binding: ?? (example): Codes identifying the population the reference range applies to. |
age |  | 0..1 | Range | Applicable age range, if relevant |  | 0..1 | Range | Applicable age range, if relevant |
text |  | 0..1 | string | Text based reference range in an observation |  | 0..1 | string | Text based reference range in an observation |
hasMember | Σ | 0..* | Reference(FI Base Observation | QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence) | Related resource that belongs to the Observation group | Σ | 0..* | Reference(FI Base Observation(2.0.0) | QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence) | Related resource that belongs to the Observation group | Type Mismatch: Reference([CanonicalType[https://hl7.fi/fhir/finnish-base-profiles/StructureDefinition/fi-base-observation], CanonicalType[http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/QuestionnaireResponse], CanonicalType[http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/MolecularSequence]]) vs Reference([CanonicalType[https://hl7.fi/fhir/finnish-base-profiles/StructureDefinition/fi-base-observation], CanonicalType[http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/QuestionnaireResponse], CanonicalType[http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/MolecularSequence]])
derivedFrom | Σ | 0..* | Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | FI Base Observation | MolecularSequence) | Related measurements the observation is made from | Σ | 0..* | Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | FI Base Observation(2.0.0) | MolecularSequence) | Related measurements the observation is made from |
component | Σ | 0..* | BackboneElement | Component results | Σ | 0..* | BackboneElement | Component results |
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations |
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized |
code | Σ | 1..1 | CodeableConcept | Type of component observation (code / type) Binding: ?? (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations. | Σ | 1..1 | CodeableConcept | Type of component observation (code / type) Binding: ?? (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations. |
value[x] | Σ | 0..1 | Quantity, CodeableConcept, string, boolean, integer, Range, Ratio, SampledData, time, dateTime, Period | Actual component result | Σ | 0..1 | Quantity, CodeableConcept, string, boolean, integer, Range, Ratio, SampledData, time, dateTime, Period | Actual component result |
dataAbsentReason | C | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Why the component result is missing Binding: ?? (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing. | C | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Why the component result is missing Binding: ?? (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing. |
interpretation |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | High, low, normal, etc. Binding: ?? (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations. |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | High, low, normal, etc. Binding: ?? (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations. |
referenceRange |  | 0..* | See referenceRange (Observation) | Provides guide for interpretation of component result |  | 0..* | See referenceRange (Observation) | Provides guide for interpretation of component result |
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations |
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized |
low | C | 0..1 | ?? | Low Range, if relevant | C | 0..1 | ?? | Low Range, if relevant |
high | C | 0..1 | ?? | High Range, if relevant | C | 0..1 | ?? | High Range, if relevant |
type |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Reference range qualifier Binding: ?? (preferred): Code for the meaning of a reference range. |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Reference range qualifier Binding: ?? (preferred): Code for the meaning of a reference range. | Example/preferred bindings differ at Observation.component.referenceRange.type using binding from FiBaseObservation
appliesTo |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Reference range population Binding: ?? (example): Codes identifying the population the reference range applies to. |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Reference range population Binding: ?? (example): Codes identifying the population the reference range applies to. |
age |  | 0..1 | Range | Applicable age range, if relevant |  | 0..1 | Range | Applicable age range, if relevant |
text |  | 0..1 | string | Text based reference range in an observation |  | 0..1 | string | Text based reference range in an observation |
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