Profile Comparison between http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/StructureDefinition/Observation-alcoholuse-uv-ips vs http://hl7.eu/fhir/base-r5/StructureDefinition/medicalTestResult-eu-core

Left:Observation Social History - Alcohol Use (IPS) (http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/StructureDefinition/Observation-alcoholuse-uv-ips)
Right:MedicalTestResult (EU core) (http://hl7.eu/fhir/base-r5/StructureDefinition/medicalTestResult-eu-core)

Messages

ErrorStructureDefinition.urlValues for url differ: 'http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/StructureDefinition/Observation-alcoholuse-uv-ips' vs 'http://hl7.eu/fhir/base-r5/StructureDefinition/medicalTestResult-eu-core'
ErrorStructureDefinition.versionValues for version differ: '2.0.0' vs '2.0.0-ballot'
InformationStructureDefinition.nameValues for name differ: 'ObservationAlcoholUseUvIps' vs 'MedicalTestResultEuCore'
InformationStructureDefinition.titleValues for title differ: 'Observation Social History - Alcohol Use (IPS)' vs 'MedicalTestResult (EU core)'
InformationStructureDefinition.dateValues for date differ: '2024-06-19T10:50:07-05:00' vs '2025-12-22T08:19:43+00:00'
InformationStructureDefinition.publisherValues for publisher differ: 'HL7 International / Patient Care' vs 'HL7 Europe'
InformationStructureDefinition.jurisdictionRemoved the item 'http://unstats.un.org/unsd/methods/m49/m49.htm#001'
InformationStructureDefinition.jurisdictionAdded the item 'http://unstats.un.org/unsd/methods/m49/m49.htm#150'
WarningStructureDefinition.fhirVersionValues for fhirVersion differ: '4.0.1' vs '5.0.0'
InformationStructureDefinition.commentValues for comment differ: 'The only time that a resource does not have an id is when it is being submitted to the server using a create operation.' vs 'Within the context of the FHIR RESTful interactions, the resource has an id except for cases like the create and conditional update. Otherwise, the use of the resouce id depends on the given use case.'
InformationStructureDefinition.commentValues for comment differ: 'Asserting this rule set restricts the content to be only understood by a limited set of trading partners. This inherently limits the usefulness of the data in the long term. However, the existing health eco-system is highly fractured, and not yet ready to define, collect, and exchange data in a generally computable sense. Wherever possible, implementers and/or specification writers should avoid using this element. Often, when used, the URL is a reference to an implementation guide that defines these special rules as part of it's narrative along with other profiles, value sets, etc.' vs 'Asserting this rule set restricts the content to be only understood by a limited set of trading partners. This inherently limits the usefulness of the data in the long term. However, the existing health eco-system is highly fractured, and not yet ready to define, collect, and exchange data in a generally computable sense. Wherever possible, implementers and/or specification writers should avoid using this element. Often, when used, the URL is a reference to an implementation guide that defines these special rules as part of its narrative along with other profiles, value sets, etc.'
InformationStructureDefinition.commentValues for comment differ: 'Contained resources do not have narrative. Resources that are not contained SHOULD have a narrative. In some cases, a resource may only have text with little or no additional discrete data (as long as all minOccurs=1 elements are satisfied). This may be necessary for data from legacy systems where information is captured as a 'text blob' or where text is additionally entered raw or narrated and encoded information is added later.' vs 'Contained resources do not have a narrative. Resources that are not contained SHOULD have a narrative. In some cases, a resource may only have text with little or no additional discrete data (as long as all minOccurs=1 elements are satisfied). This may be necessary for data from legacy systems where information is captured as a 'text blob' or where text is additionally entered raw or narrated and encoded information is added later.'
InformationStructureDefinition.definitionValues for definition differ: 'These resources do not have an independent existence apart from the resource that contains them - they cannot be identified independently, and nor can they have their own independent transaction scope.' vs 'These resources do not have an independent existence apart from the resource that contains them - they cannot be identified independently, nor can they have their own independent transaction scope. This is allowed to be a Parameters resource if and only if it is referenced by a resource that provides context/meaning.'
InformationStructureDefinition.commentValues for comment differ: 'This should never be done when the content can be identified properly, as once identification is lost, it is extremely difficult (and context dependent) to restore it again. Contained resources may have profiles and tags In their meta elements, but SHALL NOT have security labels.' vs 'This should never be done when the content can be identified properly, as once identification is lost, it is extremely difficult (and context dependent) to restore it again. Contained resources may have profiles and tags in their meta elements, but SHALL NOT have security labels.'
InformationStructureDefinition.definitionValues for definition differ: 'May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.' vs 'May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.'
InformationStructureDefinition.definitionValues for definition differ: 'May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource and that modifies the understanding of the element that contains it and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions. Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).' vs 'May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource and that modifies the understanding of the element that contains it and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions. Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).'
InformationStructureDefinition.requirementsValues for requirements differ: 'Modifier extensions allow for extensions that *cannot* be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the [definition of modifier extensions](http://hl7.org/fhir/R4/extensibility.html#modifierExtension).' vs 'Modifier extensions allow for extensions that *cannot* be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the [definition of modifier extensions](http://hl7.org/fhir/R5/extensibility.html#modifierExtension).'
InformationStructureDefinition.requirementsValues for requirements differ: 'Allows observations to be distinguished and referenced.' vs 'EHDSObservation.header.identifier'
InformationStructureDefinition.requirementsValues for requirements differ: 'Allows tracing of authorization for the event and tracking whether proposals/recommendations were acted upon.' vs 'EHDSObservation.order'
InformationStructureDefinition.commentValues for comment differ: 'To link an Observation to an Encounter use `encounter`. See the [Notes](http://hl7.org/fhir/R4/observation.html#obsgrouping) below for guidance on referencing another Observation.' vs 'To link an Observation to an Encounter use `encounter`. See the [Notes](http://hl7.org/fhir/R5/observation.html#obsgrouping) below for guidance on referencing another Observation.'
InformationStructureDefinition.requirementsValues for requirements differ: 'Need to track the status of individual results. Some results are finalized before the whole report is finalized.' vs 'EHDSObservation.header.status'
InformationStructureDefinition.requirementsValues for requirements differ: 'Used for filtering what observations are retrieved and displayed.' vs 'EHDSObservation has no requirement'
InformationObservation.categoryElement minimum cardinalities differ: '0' vs '1'
InformationObservation.categoryExample/preferred bindings differ at Observation.category using binding from ObservationAlcoholUseUvIps
InformationStructureDefinition.requirementsValues for requirements differ: 'Knowing what kind of observation is being made is essential to understanding the observation.' vs 'EHDSObservation.code'
WarningObservation.codeElements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
InformationObservation.codeExample/preferred bindings differ at Observation.code using binding from MedicalTestResultEuCore
InformationStructureDefinition.definitionValues for definition differ: 'The patient, or group of patients, location, or device this observation is about and into whose record the observation is placed. If the actual focus of the observation is different from the subject (or a sample of, part, or region of the subject), the `focus` element or the `code` itself specifies the actual focus of the observation.' vs 'The patient, or group of patients, location, device, organization, procedure or practitioner this observation is about and into whose or what record the observation is placed. If the actual focus of the observation is different from the subject (or a sample of, part, or region of the subject), the `focus` element or the `code` itself specifies the actual focus of the observation.'
InformationStructureDefinition.commentValues for comment differ: 'One would expect this element to be a cardinality of 1..1. The only circumstance in which the subject can be missing is when the observation is made by a device that does not know the patient. In this case, the observation SHALL be matched to a patient through some context/channel matching technique, and at this point, the observation should be updated.' vs 'One would expect this element to be a cardinality of 1..1. The only circumstance in which the subject can be missing is when the observation is made by a device that does not know the patient. In this case, the observation SHALL be matched to a patient through some context/channel matching technique, and at this point, the observation should be updated. The subject of an Observation may in some cases be a procedure. This supports the regulatory inspection use case where observations are captured during inspections of a procedure that is being performed (independent of any particular patient or whether patient related at all).'
InformationStructureDefinition.requirementsValues for requirements differ: 'Observations have no value if you don't know who or what they're about.' vs 'EHDSObservation.header.subject'
WarningObservation.subjectElements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
InformationStructureDefinition.commentValues for comment differ: 'Typically, an observation is made about the subject - a patient, or group of patients, location, or device - and the distinction between the subject and what is directly measured for an observation is specified in the observation code itself ( e.g., 'Blood Glucose') and does not need to be represented separately using this element. Use `specimen` if a reference to a specimen is required. If a code is required instead of a resource use either `bodysite` for bodysites or the standard extension [focusCode](http://hl7.org/fhir/R4/extension-observation-focuscode.html).' vs 'Typically, an observation is made about the subject - a patient, or group of patients, location, or device - and the distinction between the subject and what is directly measured for an observation is specified in the observation code itself ( e.g., 'Blood Glucose') and does not need to be represented separately using this element. Use `specimen` if a reference to a specimen is required. If a code is required instead of a resource use either `bodysite` for bodysites or the standard extension [http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/observation-focusCode](http://hl7.org/fhir/extensions/StructureDefinition-observation-focusCode.html).'
InformationStructureDefinition.commentValues for comment differ: '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.' 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/R5/datatypes.html#timing) datatype which allow the measurement to be tied to regular life events.'
InformationStructureDefinition.requirementsValues for requirements differ: 'Knowing when an observation was deemed true is important to its relevance as well as determining trends.' vs 'EHDSObservation.observationDate[x]'
WarningObservation.effective[x]Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
InformationStructureDefinition.commentValues for comment differ: 'For Observations that don’t require review and verification, it may be the same as the [`lastUpdated` ](http://hl7.org/fhir/R4/resource-definitions.html#Meta.lastUpdated) time of the resource itself. For Observations that do require review and verification for certain updates, it might not be the same as the `lastUpdated` time of the resource itself due to a non-clinically significant update that doesn’t require the new version to be reviewed and verified again.' vs 'For Observations that don't require review and verification, it may be the same as the [`lastUpdated` ](http://hl7.org/fhir/R5/resource-definitions.html#Meta.lastUpdated) time of the resource itself. For Observations that do require review and verification for certain updates, it might not be the same as the `lastUpdated` time of the resource itself due to a non-clinically significant update that doesn't require the new version to be reviewed and verified again.'
InformationStructureDefinition.requirementsValues for requirements differ: 'May give a degree of confidence in the observation and also indicates where follow-up questions should be directed.' vs 'EHDSObservation.header.performer'
InformationStructureDefinition.commentValues for comment differ: 'An observation may have; 1) a single value here, 2) both a value and a set of related or component values, or 3) only a set of related or component values. If a value is present, the datatype for this element should be determined by Observation.code. A CodeableConcept with just a text would be used instead of a string if the field was usually coded, or if the type associated with the Observation.code defines a coded value. For additional guidance, see the [Notes section](http://hl7.org/fhir/R4/observation.html#notes) below.' vs '- An observation may have: 1. a single value here 1. both a value and a set of related or component values 1. only a set of related or component values. - If a value is present, the datatype for this element should be determined by the `code`. - *CodeableConcept* with just a text would be used instead of a string if the field was usually coded, or if the type associated with the `code` defines a coded value. - *Attachment* is used if the observation result value is a binary file such as an image. If the observation result value is derived from the binary file (for example 'X' detected and here is the the proof in this image), the binary file may be directly represented using *DocumentReference* and referenced by `derivedFrom`. - The usage of valueReference is restricted to the MolecularSequence resource when used as a definitional resource, not as a patient-specific finding. . - For additional guidance, see the [Notes section](http://hl7.org/fhir/R5/observation.html#notes) below.'
InformationStructureDefinition.requirementsValues for requirements differ: 'An observation exists to have a value, though it might not if it is in error, or if it represents a group of observations.' vs 'EHDSObservation.result.value[x]'
InformationStructureDefinition.requirementsValues for requirements differ: 'For many results it is necessary to handle exceptional values in measurements.' vs 'EHDSObservation.dataAbsentReason'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'High, low, normal, etc.' vs 'High, low, normal, etc'
InformationStructureDefinition.requirementsValues for requirements differ: 'For some results, particularly numeric results, an interpretation is necessary to fully understand the significance of a result.' vs 'EHDSObservation.interpretation'
InformationStructureDefinition.requirementsValues for requirements differ: 'Need to be able to provide free text additional information.' vs 'EHDSObservation.resultDescription'
InformationStructureDefinition.commentValues for comment differ: 'Only used if not implicit in code found in Observation.code. In many systems, this may be represented as a related observation instead of an inline component. If the use case requires BodySite to be handled as a separate resource (e.g. to identify and track separately) then use the standard extension[ bodySite](http://hl7.org/fhir/R4/extension-bodysite.html).' vs 'Only used if not implicit in code found in Observation.code. In many systems, this may be represented as a related observation instead of an inline component.'
InformationStructureDefinition.requirementsValues for requirements differ: 'In some cases, method can impact results and is thus used for determining whether results can be compared or determining significance of results.' vs 'EHDSObservation.method'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: '(Measurement) Device' vs 'A reference to the device that generates the measurements or the device settings for the device'
InformationStructureDefinition.definitionValues for definition differ: 'The device used to generate the observation data.' vs 'A reference to the device that generates the measurements or the device settings for the device.'
InformationStructureDefinition.requirementsValues for requirements differ: 'Knowing what values are considered 'normal' can help evaluate the significance of a particular result. Need to be able to provide multiple reference ranges for different contexts.' vs 'EHDSObservation.referenceRange'
InformationStructureDefinition.definitionValues for definition differ: 'May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.' vs 'May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.'
InformationStructureDefinition.definitionValues for definition differ: 'May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions. Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).' vs 'May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions. Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).'
InformationStructureDefinition.requirementsValues for requirements differ: 'Modifier extensions allow for extensions that *cannot* be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the [definition of modifier extensions](http://hl7.org/fhir/R4/extensibility.html#modifierExtension).' vs 'Modifier extensions allow for extensions that *cannot* be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the [definition of modifier extensions](http://hl7.org/fhir/R5/extensibility.html#modifierExtension).'
InformationObservation.referenceRange.typeExample/preferred bindings differ at Observation.referenceRange.type using binding from ObservationAlcoholUseUvIps
InformationStructureDefinition.commentValues for comment differ: 'When using this element, an observation will typically have either a value or a set of related resources, although both may be present in some cases. For a discussion on the ways Observations can assembled in groups together, see [Notes](http://hl7.org/fhir/R4/observation.html#obsgrouping) below. Note that a system may calculate results from [QuestionnaireResponse](http://hl7.org/fhir/R4/questionnaireresponse.html) into a final score and represent the score as an Observation.' vs 'When using this element, an observation will typically have either a value or a set of related resources, although both may be present in some cases. For a discussion on the ways Observations can assembled in groups together, see [Notes](http://hl7.org/fhir/R5/observation.html#obsgrouping) below. Note that a system may calculate results from [QuestionnaireResponse](http://hl7.org/fhir/R5/questionnaireresponse.html) into a final score and represent the score as an Observation.'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'Related measurements the observation is made from' vs 'Related resource from which the observation is made'
InformationStructureDefinition.commentValues for comment differ: 'All the reference choices that are listed in this element can represent clinical observations and other measurements that may be the source for a derived value. The most common reference will be another Observation. For a discussion on the ways Observations can assembled in groups together, see [Notes](http://hl7.org/fhir/R4/observation.html#obsgrouping) below.' vs 'All the reference choices that are listed in this element can represent clinical observations and other measurements that may be the source for a derived value. The most common reference will be another Observation. For a discussion on the ways Observations can assembled in groups together, see [Notes](http://hl7.org/fhir/R5/observation.html#obsgrouping) below.'
ErrorObservation.derivedFromType Mismatch: 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]]) vs Reference([CanonicalType[http://hl7.eu/fhir/base-r5/StructureDefinition/medicalTestResult-eu-core], CanonicalType[http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/ImagingStudy]])
InformationStructureDefinition.commentValues for comment differ: 'For a discussion on the ways Observations can be assembled in groups together see [Notes](http://hl7.org/fhir/R4/observation.html#notes) below.' vs 'For a discussion on the ways Observations can be assembled in groups together see [Notes](http://hl7.org/fhir/R5/observation.html#notes) below.'
InformationStructureDefinition.requirementsValues for requirements differ: 'Component observations share the same attributes in the Observation resource as the primary observation and are always treated a part of a single observation (they are not separable). However, the reference range for the primary observation value is not inherited by the component values and is required when appropriate for each component observation.' vs 'EHDSObservation.component'
InformationObservation.componentElement maximum cardinalities differ: '0' vs '2147483647'
InformationStructureDefinition.definitionValues for definition differ: 'May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.' vs 'May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.'
InformationStructureDefinition.definitionValues for definition differ: 'May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions. Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).' vs 'May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions. Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).'
InformationStructureDefinition.requirementsValues for requirements differ: 'Modifier extensions allow for extensions that *cannot* be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the [definition of modifier extensions](http://hl7.org/fhir/R4/extensibility.html#modifierExtension).' vs 'Modifier extensions allow for extensions that *cannot* be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the [definition of modifier extensions](http://hl7.org/fhir/R5/extensibility.html#modifierExtension).'
InformationStructureDefinition.requirementsValues for requirements differ: 'Knowing what kind of observation is being made is essential to understanding the observation.' vs 'EHDSObservation.component.code'
InformationObservation.component.codeExample/preferred bindings differ at Observation.component.code using binding from MedicalTestResultEuCore
InformationStructureDefinition.commentValues for comment differ: 'Used when observation has a set of component observations. An observation may have both a value (e.g. an Apgar score) and component observations (the observations from which the Apgar score was derived). If a value is present, the datatype for this element should be determined by Observation.code. A CodeableConcept with just a text would be used instead of a string if the field was usually coded, or if the type associated with the Observation.code defines a coded value. For additional guidance, see the [Notes section](http://hl7.org/fhir/R4/observation.html#notes) below.' vs 'Used when observation has a set of component observations: - An observation may have both a value (e.g. an Apgar score) and component observations (the observations from which the Apgar score was derived). - If a value is present, the datatype for this element should be determined by the `code`. - *CodeableConcept* with just a text would be used instead of a string if the field was usually coded, or if the type associated with the `code` defines a coded value. - *Attachment* is used if the observation result value is a binary file such as an image. If the observation result value is derived from the binary file (for example 'X' detected and here is the the proof in this image), the binary file may be directly represented using *DocumentReference* and referenced by `derivedFrom`. - If a value is present, the datatype for this element should be determined by the `code`. - *CodeableConcept* with just a text would be used instead of a string if the field was usually coded, or if the type associated with the `code` defines a coded value. - *Attachment* is used if the observation result value is a binary file such as an image. If the observation result value is derived from the binary file (for example 'X' detected and here is the the proof in this image), the binary file may be directly represented using *DocumentReference* and referenced by `derivedFrom`. - The usage of valueReference is restricted to the MolecularSequence resource when used as a definitional resource, not as a patient-specific finding. . - For additional guidance, see the [Notes section](http://hl7.org/fhir/R5/observation.html#notes) below.'
InformationStructureDefinition.requirementsValues for requirements differ: 'An observation exists to have a value, though it might not if it is in error, or if it represents a group of observations.' vs 'EHDSObservation.component.result.value[x]'
InformationStructureDefinition.requirementsValues for requirements differ: 'For many results it is necessary to handle exceptional values in measurements.' vs 'EHDSObservation.component.dataAbsentReason'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'High, low, normal, etc.' vs 'High, low, normal, etc'
InformationStructureDefinition.requirementsValues for requirements differ: 'For some results, particularly numeric results, an interpretation is necessary to fully understand the significance of a result.' vs 'EHDSObservation.component.interpretation'
InformationStructureDefinition.requirementsValues for requirements differ: 'Knowing what values are considered 'normal' can help evaluate the significance of a particular result. Need to be able to provide multiple reference ranges for different contexts.' vs 'EHDSObservation.component.referenceRange'
InformationStructureDefinition.definitionValues for definition differ: 'May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.' vs 'May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.'
InformationStructureDefinition.definitionValues for definition differ: 'May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions. Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).' vs 'May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions. Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).'
InformationStructureDefinition.requirementsValues for requirements differ: 'Modifier extensions allow for extensions that *cannot* be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the [definition of modifier extensions](http://hl7.org/fhir/R4/extensibility.html#modifierExtension).' vs 'Modifier extensions allow for extensions that *cannot* be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the [definition of modifier extensions](http://hl7.org/fhir/R5/extensibility.html#modifierExtension).'
InformationObservation.component.referenceRange.typeExample/preferred bindings differ at Observation.component.referenceRange.type using binding from ObservationAlcoholUseUvIps

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.abstractfalse
    .baseDefinitionhttp://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Observation
      .copyrightCopyright HL7 Europe. Licensed under creative commons public domain (CC0 1.0).
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      .date2024-06-19T10:50:07-05:002025-12-22T08:19:43+00:00
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      .descriptionThis profile constrains the Observation resource to represent alcohol use assessment in a patient summary.This profile sets minimum expectations for the Observation resource for Medical Test Results common to most of the use cases.
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      .experimental
        .fhirVersion4.0.15.0.0
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        .jurisdiction
          ..jurisdiction[0]http://unstats.un.org/unsd/methods/m49/m49.htm#001
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          ..jurisdiction[1]http://unstats.un.org/unsd/methods/m49/m49.htm#150
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          .kindresource
            .nameObservationAlcoholUseUvIpsMedicalTestResultEuCore
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            .publisherHL7 International / Patient CareHL7 Europe
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            .purpose
              .statusactive
                .titleObservation Social History - Alcohol Use (IPS)MedicalTestResult (EU core)
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                .typeObservation
                  .urlhttp://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/StructureDefinition/Observation-alcoholuse-uv-ipshttp://hl7.eu/fhir/base-r5/StructureDefinition/medicalTestResult-eu-core
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                  .version2.0.02.0.0-ballot
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                  Structure

                  NameL FlagsL Card.L TypeL Description & ConstraintsR FlagsR Card.R TypeR Description & ConstraintsCommentsdoco
                  .. Observation C0..*ObservationMeasurements and simple assertions
                  C0..*ObservationMeasurements and simple assertions
                    ... id Σ0..1idLogical id of this artifactΣ0..1idLogical id of this artifact
                      ... meta Σ0..1MetaMetadata about the resourceΣ0..1MetaMetadata about the resource
                        ... implicitRules ?!Σ0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created?!Σ0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created
                          ... language 0..1codeLanguage of the resource content
                          Binding: ?? (preferred): A human language.
                          Additional BindingsPurpose
                          ??Max Binding
                          0..1codeLanguage of the resource content
                          Binding: ?? (required): IETF language tag for a human language
                          Additional BindingsPurpose
                          ??Starter
                            ... 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
                              ... contained 0..*ResourceContained, inline Resources
                              0..*ResourceContained, inline Resources
                                ... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                  ... modifierExtension ?!0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
                                  ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
                                    ... identifier Σ0..*IdentifierBusiness Identifier for observation
                                    Σ0..*IdentifierBusiness Identifier for observation
                                      ... basedOn Σ0..*Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest)Fulfills plan, proposal or order
                                      Σ0..*Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest)Fulfills plan, proposal or order
                                        ... partOf Σ0..*Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy)Part of referenced event
                                        Σ0..*Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy | GenomicStudy)Part of referenced event
                                          ... status ?!Σ1..1coderegistered | preliminary | final | amended +
                                          Binding: ?? (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.
                                          ?!Σ1..1coderegistered | preliminary | final | amended +
                                          Binding: ?? (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.
                                            ... category 0..*CodeableConceptClassification of type of observation
                                            Binding: ?? (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
                                            1..*CodeableConceptClassification of type of observation
                                            Slice: Unordered, Open by value:$this
                                            Binding: ?? (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
                                            • Element minimum cardinalities differ: '0' vs '1'
                                            • Example/preferred bindings differ at Observation.category using binding from ObservationAlcoholUseUvIps
                                            ... code SOΣ1..1??Type of observation (code / type)
                                            Binding: ?? (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
                                            Required Pattern: {"coding":[{"system":"http://loinc.org","code":"74013-4"}]}
                                            ObligationsActor
                                            SHALL:populate-if-knownCreator (IPS)
                                            SHALL:handleConsumer (IPS)
                                            SHOULD:displayConsumer (IPS)
                                            ΣC1..1CodeableConceptType of observation (code / type)
                                            Binding: ?? (preferred)
                                            • Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
                                            • Example/preferred bindings differ at Observation.code using binding from MedicalTestResultEuCore
                                            ... subject SOΣ1..1Reference(Patient (IPS))Who and/or what the observation is about
                                            ObligationsActor
                                            SHALL:populate-if-knownCreator (IPS)
                                            SHALL:handleConsumer (IPS)
                                            SHOULD:displayConsumer (IPS)
                                            Σ1..1Reference(Patient (EU core))Who and/or what the observation is about
                                            • Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
                                            .... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
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                                            .... Slices for extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                            Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
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                                            .... reference SOΣC1..1stringLiteral reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
                                            ObligationsActor
                                            SHALL:populate-if-knownCreator (IPS)
                                            SHALL:handleConsumer (IPS)
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                                            .... type Σ0..1uriType the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient")
                                            Binding: ?? (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
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                                            .... identifier Σ0..1IdentifierLogical reference, when literal reference is not known
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                                            .... display Σ0..1stringText alternative for the resource
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                                            ... focus Σ0..*Reference(Resource)What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
                                            Σ0..*Reference(Patient (EU core) | RelatedPerson | Group | Device | Location (EU core))What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
                                              ... encounter Σ0..1Reference(Encounter)Healthcare event during which this observation is madeΣ0..1Reference(Encounter)Healthcare event during which this observation is made
                                                ... effective[x] SOΣ1..1dateTimeClinically relevant time/time-period for observation
                                                ObligationsActor
                                                SHALL:populate-if-knownCreator (IPS)
                                                SHALL:handleConsumer (IPS)
                                                SHOULD:displayConsumer (IPS)
                                                Σ1..1dateTime, PeriodClinically relevant time/time-period for observation
                                                • Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
                                                ... issued Σ0..1instantDate/Time this version was made availableΣ0..1instantDate/Time this version was made available
                                                  ... performer Σ0..*Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | CareTeam | Patient | RelatedPerson)Who is responsible for the observation
                                                  Σ0..*Reference(Practitioner (EU core) | PractitionerRole (EU core) | Organization (EU core))Who is responsible for the observation
                                                    ... Slices for value[x] ΣC0..1Quantity, CodeableConcept, string, boolean, integer, Range, Ratio, SampledData, time, dateTime, PeriodActual result
                                                    Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
                                                    ΣC0..1Quantity, CodeableConcept, string, boolean, integer, Range, Ratio, SampledData, time, dateTime, Period, Attachment, Reference(MolecularSequence)Actual result
                                                    Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
                                                      ... 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.
                                                        ... 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.
                                                          ... note 0..*AnnotationComments about the observation
                                                          0..*AnnotationComments about the observation
                                                            ... bodySite 0..1CodeableConceptObserved body part
                                                            Binding: ?? (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.
                                                            C0..1CodeableConceptObserved body part
                                                            Binding: ?? (example): SNOMED CT Body site concepts
                                                              ... method 0..1CodeableConceptHow it was done
                                                              Binding: ?? (example): Methods for simple observations.
                                                              0..1CodeableConceptHow it was done
                                                              Binding: ?? (example): Methods for simple observations.
                                                                ... specimen 0..1Reference(Specimen)Specimen used for this observationC0..1Reference(Specimen | Group)Specimen used for this observation
                                                                  ... device 0..1Reference(Device | DeviceMetric)(Measurement) Device0..1Reference(Device | DeviceMetric)A reference to the device that generates the measurements or the device settings for the device
                                                                    ... referenceRange C0..*BackboneElementProvides guide for interpretation
                                                                    C0..*BackboneElementProvides guide for interpretation
                                                                      .... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
                                                                        .... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                                        0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                                          .... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                                                          ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                                                            .... low C0..1??Low Range, if relevantC0..1??Low Range, if relevant
                                                                              .... high C0..1??High Range, if relevantC0..1??High Range, if relevant
                                                                                .... 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.
                                                                                • Example/preferred bindings differ at Observation.referenceRange.type using binding from ObservationAlcoholUseUvIps
                                                                                .... 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.
                                                                                  .... age 0..1RangeApplicable age range, if relevant0..1RangeApplicable age range, if relevant
                                                                                    .... text 0..1stringText based reference range in an observationC0..1markdownText based reference range in an observation
                                                                                      .... normalValue 0..1CodeableConceptNormal value, if relevant
                                                                                      Binding: ?? (extensible): Codes identifying the normal value of the observation.
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                                                                                      ... hasMember Σ0..*Reference(Observation | QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence)Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
                                                                                      Σ0..*Reference(MedicalTestResult (EU core))Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
                                                                                        ... derivedFrom Σ0..*Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence)Related measurements the observation is made from
                                                                                        Σ0..*Reference(MedicalTestResult (EU core) | ImagingStudy)Related resource from which the observation is made
                                                                                        • Type Mismatch: 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]]) vs Reference([CanonicalType[http://hl7.eu/fhir/base-r5/StructureDefinition/medicalTestResult-eu-core], CanonicalType[http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/ImagingStudy]])
                                                                                        ... component Σ0..0Component results
                                                                                        ΣC0..*BackboneElementComponent results
                                                                                        • Element maximum cardinalities differ: '0' vs '2147483647'
                                                                                        .... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
                                                                                          .... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                                                          0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                                                            .... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                                                                            ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                                                                              .... code Σ1..1CodeableConceptType of component observation (code / type)
                                                                                              Binding: ?? (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
                                                                                              ΣC1..1CodeableConceptType of component observation (code / type)
                                                                                              Binding: ?? (preferred)
                                                                                              • Example/preferred bindings differ at Observation.component.code using binding from MedicalTestResultEuCore
                                                                                              .... value[x] Σ0..1Quantity, CodeableConcept, string, boolean, integer, Range, Ratio, SampledData, time, dateTime, PeriodActual component resultΣ0..1Quantity, CodeableConcept, string, boolean, integer, Range, Ratio, SampledData, time, dateTime, Period, Attachment, Reference(MolecularSequence)Actual component result
                                                                                              Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
                                                                                                .... dataAbsentReason C0..1CodeableConceptWhy the component result is missing
                                                                                                Binding: ?? (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
                                                                                                0..1CodeableConceptWhy the component result is missing
                                                                                                Binding: ?? (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
                                                                                                  .... 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.
                                                                                                    .... 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..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
                                                                                                        ..... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                                                                        0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                                                                          ..... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                                                                                          ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                                                                                            ..... low C0..1??Low Range, if relevantC0..1??Low Range, if relevant
                                                                                                              ..... high C0..1??High Range, if relevantC0..1??High Range, if relevant
                                                                                                                ..... 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.
                                                                                                                • Example/preferred bindings differ at Observation.component.referenceRange.type using binding from ObservationAlcoholUseUvIps
                                                                                                                ..... 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.
                                                                                                                  ..... age 0..1RangeApplicable age range, if relevant0..1RangeApplicable age range, if relevant
                                                                                                                    ..... text 0..1stringText based reference range in an observationC0..1markdownText based reference range in an observation
                                                                                                                      ..... normalValue 0..1CodeableConceptNormal value, if relevant
                                                                                                                      Binding: ?? (extensible): Codes identifying the normal value of the observation.
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                                                                                                                      ... instantiates[x] Σ0..1canonical(ObservationDefinition), Reference(ObservationDefinition)Instantiates FHIR ObservationDefinition
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                                                                                                                      ... triggeredBy 0..*BackboneElementTriggering observation(s)
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                                                                                                                      ... bodyStructure C0..1Reference(BodyStructure)Observed body structure
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