Profile Comparison between http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/StructureDefinition/Practitioner-uv-ips vs http://hl7.eu/fhir/base-r5/StructureDefinition/practitioner-eu

Left:Practitioner (IPS) (http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/StructureDefinition/Practitioner-uv-ips)
Right:Practitioner (EU base) (http://hl7.eu/fhir/base-r5/StructureDefinition/practitioner-eu)

Messages

ErrorStructureDefinition.urlValues for url differ: 'http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/StructureDefinition/Practitioner-uv-ips' vs 'http://hl7.eu/fhir/base-r5/StructureDefinition/practitioner-eu'
ErrorStructureDefinition.versionValues for version differ: '2.0.0' vs '2.0.0-ballot'
InformationStructureDefinition.nameValues for name differ: 'PractitionerUvIps' vs 'PractitionerEu'
InformationStructureDefinition.titleValues for title differ: 'Practitioner (IPS)' vs 'Practitioner (EU base)'
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.definitionValues for definition differ: 'A person who is directly or indirectly involved in the provisioning of healthcare.' vs 'A person who is directly or indirectly involved in the provisioning of healthcare or related services.'
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.shortValues for short differ: 'An identifier for the person as this agent' vs 'Practitioner identifier'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'The name(s) associated with the practitioner' vs 'Practitioner Name'
WarningPractitioner.nameElements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
InformationPractitioner.nameElement minimum cardinalities differ: '1' vs '0'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'A contact detail for the practitioner (that apply to all roles)' vs 'Contact details for the practitioner'
WarningPractitioner.telecomElements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
WarningPractitioner.addressElements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'Certification, licenses, or training pertaining to the provision of care' vs 'Qualifications, certifications, accreditations, licenses, training, etc. pertaining to the provision of care'
InformationStructureDefinition.definitionValues for definition differ: 'The official certifications, training, and licenses that authorize or otherwise pertain to the provision of care by the practitioner. For example, a medical license issued by a medical board authorizing the practitioner to practice medicine within a certian locality.' vs 'The official qualifications, certifications, accreditations, training, licenses (and other types of educations/skills/capabilities) that authorize or otherwise pertain to the provision of care by the practitioner. For example, a medical license issued by a medical board of licensure authorizing the practitioner to practice medicine within a certain locality.'
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.definitionValues for definition differ: 'An identifier that applies to this person's qualification in this role.' vs 'An identifier that applies to this person's qualification.'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'A language the practitioner can use in patient communication' vs 'A language which may be used to communicate with the practitioner'
InformationStructureDefinition.definitionValues for definition differ: 'A language the practitioner can use in patient communication.' vs 'A language which may be used to communicate with the practitioner, often for correspondence/administrative purposes. The `PractitionerRole.communication` property should be used for publishing the languages that a practitioner is able to communicate with patients (on a per Organization/Role basis).'
InformationStructureDefinition.commentValues for comment differ: 'The structure aa-BB with this exact casing is one the most widely used notations for locale. However not all systems code this but instead have it as free text. Hence CodeableConcept instead of code as the data type.' vs 'If no language is specified, this *implies* that the default local language is spoken. If you need to convey proficiency for multiple modes, then you need multiple Practitioner.Communication associations. For animals, language is not a relevant field, and should be absent from the instance.'

Metadata

NameValueComments
.abstractfalse
    .baseDefinitionhttp://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Practitioner
      .copyrightCopyright HL7 Europe. Licensed under creative commons public domain (CC0 1.0).
      • Added the item 'Copyright HL7 Europe. Licensed under creative commons public domain (CC0 1.0).'
      .date2024-06-19T10:50:07-05:002025-12-22T08:19:43+00:00
      • Values Differ
      .descriptionThis profile constrains the practitioner resource to represent a practitioner acting as observer for these imaging results.This profile specifies how the HL7 FHIR Practitioner resource should be used for conveying commonly used concepts in the European context.
      • Values Differ
      .experimental
        .fhirVersion4.0.15.0.0
        • Values Differ
        .jurisdiction
          ..jurisdiction[0]http://unstats.un.org/unsd/methods/m49/m49.htm#001
          • Removed the item 'http://unstats.un.org/unsd/methods/m49/m49.htm#001'
          ..jurisdiction[1]http://unstats.un.org/unsd/methods/m49/m49.htm#150
          • Added the item 'http://unstats.un.org/unsd/methods/m49/m49.htm#150'
          .kindresource
            .namePractitionerUvIpsPractitionerEu
            • Values Differ
            .publisherHL7 International / Patient CareHL7 Europe
            • Values Differ
            .purpose
              .statusactive
                .titlePractitioner (IPS)Practitioner (EU base)
                • Values Differ
                .typePractitioner
                  .urlhttp://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/StructureDefinition/Practitioner-uv-ipshttp://hl7.eu/fhir/base-r5/StructureDefinition/practitioner-eu
                  • Values Differ
                  .version2.0.02.0.0-ballot
                  • Values Differ

                  Structure

                  NameL FlagsL Card.L TypeL Description & ConstraintsR FlagsR Card.R TypeR Description & ConstraintsCommentsdoco
                  .. Practitioner 0..*PractitionerA person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services
                  C0..*PractitionerA person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services
                  Constraints: name-or-identifier
                    ... 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
                          ... 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..*IdentifierAn identifier for the person as this agent
                                  Σ0..*IdentifierPractitioner identifier
                                    ... active Σ0..1booleanWhether this practitioner's record is in active use?!Σ0..1booleanWhether this practitioner's record is in active use
                                      ... name SOΣ1..*HumanNameThe name(s) associated with the practitioner
                                      ObligationsActor
                                      SHALL:populate-if-knownCreator (IPS)
                                      SHALL:handleConsumer (IPS)
                                      SHOULD:displayConsumer (IPS)
                                      Σ0..*HumanNamePractitioner Name
                                      • Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
                                      • Element minimum cardinalities differ: '1' vs '0'
                                      .... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
                                      • Removed this element
                                      .... Slices for extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                      Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
                                      • Removed this element
                                      .... use ?!Σ0..1codeusual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden
                                      Binding: ?? (required): The use of a human name.
                                      • Removed this element
                                      .... text Σ0..1stringText representation of the full name
                                      • Removed this element
                                      .... family SOΣ0..1stringFamily name (often called 'Surname')
                                      ObligationsActor
                                      SHALL:populate-if-knownCreator (IPS)
                                      SHALL:handleConsumer (IPS)
                                      SHOULD:displayConsumer (IPS)
                                      • Removed this element
                                      .... given SOΣ0..*stringGiven names (not always 'first'). Includes middle names
                                      This repeating element order: Given Names appear in the correct order for presenting the name
                                      ObligationsActor
                                      SHALL:populate-if-knownCreator (IPS)
                                      SHALL:handleConsumer (IPS)
                                      SHOULD:displayConsumer (IPS)
                                      • Removed this element
                                      .... prefix Σ0..*stringParts that come before the name
                                      This repeating element order: Prefixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
                                      • Removed this element
                                      .... suffix Σ0..*stringParts that come after the name
                                      This repeating element order: Suffixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
                                      • Removed this element
                                      .... period Σ0..1PeriodTime period when name was/is in use
                                      • Removed this element
                                      ... telecom SOΣ0..*ContactPointA contact detail for the practitioner (that apply to all roles)
                                      ObligationsActor
                                      SHALL:populate-if-knownCreator (IPS)
                                      SHALL:handleConsumer (IPS)
                                      SHOULD:displayConsumer (IPS)
                                      Σ0..*ContactPointContact details for the practitioner
                                      • Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
                                      ... address SOΣ0..*AddressAddress(es) of the practitioner that are not role specific (typically home address)
                                      ObligationsActor
                                      SHALL:populate-if-knownCreator (IPS)
                                      SHALL:handleConsumer (IPS)
                                      SHOULD:displayConsumer (IPS)
                                      Σ0..*??Address(es) of the practitioner that are not role specific (typically home address)
                                      • Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
                                      ... gender Σ0..1codemale | female | other | unknown
                                      Binding: ?? (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
                                      Σ0..1codemale | female | other | unknown
                                      Binding: ?? (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
                                        ... birthDate Σ0..1dateThe date on which the practitioner was bornΣ0..1dateThe date on which the practitioner was born
                                          ... photo 0..*AttachmentImage of the person
                                          0..*AttachmentImage of the person
                                            ... qualification 0..*BackboneElementCertification, licenses, or training pertaining to the provision of care
                                            0..*BackboneElementQualifications, certifications, accreditations, licenses, training, etc. pertaining to the provision of care
                                              .... 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
                                                    .... identifier 0..*IdentifierAn identifier for this qualification for the practitioner
                                                    0..*IdentifierAn identifier for this qualification for the practitioner
                                                      .... code 1..1CodeableConceptCoded representation of the qualification
                                                      Binding: ?? (example): Specific qualification the practitioner has to provide a service.
                                                      1..1CodeableConceptCoded representation of the qualification
                                                      Binding: ?? (example): Specific qualification the practitioner has to provide a service.
                                                        .... period 0..1PeriodPeriod during which the qualification is valid0..1PeriodPeriod during which the qualification is valid
                                                          .... issuer 0..1Reference(Organization)Organization that regulates and issues the qualification0..1Reference(Organization)Organization that regulates and issues the qualification
                                                            ... communication 0..*CodeableConceptA language the practitioner can use in patient communication
                                                            Binding: ?? (preferred): A human language.
                                                            Additional BindingsPurpose
                                                            ??Max Binding

                                                            0..*BackboneElementA language which may be used to communicate with the practitioner
                                                              .... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
                                                              • Added this element
                                                              .... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                              • Added this element
                                                              .... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                                              • Added this element
                                                              .... language 1..1CodeableConceptThe language code used to communicate with the practitioner
                                                              Binding: ?? (required): IETF language tag for a human language
                                                              Additional BindingsPurpose
                                                              ??Starter
                                                              • Added this element
                                                              .... preferred 0..1booleanLanguage preference indicator
                                                              • Added this element
                                                              ... deceased[x] Σ0..1boolean, dateTimeIndicates if the practitioner is deceased or not
                                                              • Added this element

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