Profile Comparison between http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/StructureDefinition/Patient-uv-ips vs http://hl7.eu/fhir/base/StructureDefinition/patient-eu

Left:Patient (IPS) (http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/StructureDefinition/Patient-uv-ips)
Right:Patient (EU base) (http://hl7.eu/fhir/base/StructureDefinition/patient-eu)

Messages

ErrorStructureDefinition.urlValues for url differ: 'http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/StructureDefinition/Patient-uv-ips' vs 'http://hl7.eu/fhir/base/StructureDefinition/patient-eu'
ErrorStructureDefinition.versionValues for version differ: '2.0.0' vs '2.0.0-ci-build'
InformationStructureDefinition.nameValues for name differ: 'PatientUvIps' vs 'PatientEu'
InformationStructureDefinition.titleValues for title differ: 'Patient (IPS)' vs 'Patient (EU base)'
InformationStructureDefinition.statusValues for status differ: 'active' vs 'draft'
InformationStructureDefinition.dateValues for date differ: '2024-06-19T10:50:07-05:00' vs '2025-12-12T08:00:08+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'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'An identifier for this patient' vs 'Patient identifiers'
WarningPatient.identifierElements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
WarningPatient.nameElements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
InformationPatient.nameElement minimum cardinalities differ: '1' vs '0'
WarningPatient.name.useElements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'Text representation of the full name' vs 'Text representation of the full name.'
InformationStructureDefinition.definitionValues for definition differ: 'Text representation of the full name. Due to the cultural variance around the world a consuming system may not know how to present the name correctly; moreover, not all the parts of the name go in given or family. Creators are therefore strongly encouraged to provide through this element a presented version of the name. Future versions of this guide may require this element' vs 'Text representation of the full name. Due to the cultural variance around the world a consuming system may not know how to present the name correctly; moreover not all the parts of the name go in given or family. Creators are therefore strongly encouraged to provide through this element a presented version of the name. Future versions of this guide may require this element.'
WarningPatient.name.textElements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'Family name (often called 'Surname')' vs 'Family name.'
InformationStructureDefinition.definitionValues for definition differ: 'The part of a name that links to the genealogy. In some cultures (e.g. Eritrea) the family name of a son is the first name of his father.' vs 'Family name. When more the family is composed by more than one names, this element documents the full composed family name with the proper * name.familyrder. The parts are recorded in the fhater and mother family names extensions.'
WarningPatient.name.familyElements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'Given names (not always 'first'). Includes middle names' vs 'Given names. Includes middle names'
WarningPatient.name.givenElements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'A contact detail for the individual' vs 'A contact detail for the patient'
WarningPatient.telecomElements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'male | female | other | unknown' vs 'Administrative Gender'
WarningPatient.genderElements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'The date of birth for the individual' vs 'The date of birth for the patient'
WarningPatient.birthDateElements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
InformationPatient.birthDateElement minimum cardinalities differ: '1' vs '0'
WarningPatient.addressElements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'Marital (civil) status of a patient' vs 'Marital status'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'The kind of relationship' vs 'Contact relationship'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'A name associated with the contact person' vs 'Contact name'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'A contact detail for the person' vs 'Contact details for the person'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'Address for the contact person' vs 'Contact person address'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'The language which can be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health' vs 'Communication language'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'Patient's nominated primary care provider' vs 'Patient's nominated primary care provider.'
WarningPatient.generalPractitionerElements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'

Metadata

NameValueComments
.abstractfalse
    .baseDefinitionhttp://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Patient
      .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).'
      .date2024-06-19T10:50:07-05:002025-12-12T08:00:08+00:00
      • Values Differ
      .descriptionThis profile represents the constraints applied to the Patient resource by the International Patient Summary (IPS) FHIR Implementation Guide and describes the minimum expectations for the Patient resource when used in the IPS composition or in one of the referred resources.This profile specifies how the HL7 FHIR Patient resource should be used for conveying commonly used concepts in the European context.
      • Values Differ
      .experimental
        .fhirVersion4.0.1
          .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
              .namePatientUvIpsPatientEu
              • Values Differ
              .publisherHL7 International / Patient CareHL7 Europe
              • Values Differ
              .purpose
                .statusactivedraft
                • Values Differ
                .titlePatient (IPS)Patient (EU base)
                • Values Differ
                .typePatient
                  .urlhttp://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/StructureDefinition/Patient-uv-ipshttp://hl7.eu/fhir/base/StructureDefinition/patient-eu
                  • Values Differ
                  .version2.0.02.0.0-ci-build
                  • Values Differ

                  Structure

                  NameL FlagsL Card.L TypeL Description & ConstraintsR FlagsR Card.R TypeR Description & ConstraintsCommentsdoco
                  .. Patient 0..*PatientInformation about an individual or animal receiving health care services
                  0..*PatientInformation about an individual or animal receiving health care services
                    ... 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
                              ... Slices for extension 0..*ExtensionExtension
                              Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
                              0..*ExtensionExtension
                              Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
                                ... modifierExtension ?!0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
                                ?!0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
                                  ... identifier SOΣ0..*IdentifierAn identifier for this patient
                                  ObligationsActor
                                  SHALL:populate-if-knownCreator (IPS)
                                  SHALL:handleConsumer (IPS)
                                  SHOULD:displayConsumer (IPS)
                                  Σ0..*IdentifierPatient identifiers
                                  • Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
                                  ... active ?!Σ0..1booleanWhether this patient's record is in active use?!Σ0..1booleanWhether this patient's record is in active use
                                    ... name SOΣC1..*HumanNameA name associated with the patient
                                    Constraints: ips-pat-1
                                    ObligationsActor
                                    SHALL:populateCreator (IPS)
                                    SHALL:handleConsumer (IPS)
                                    SHOULD:displayConsumer (IPS)
                                    Σ0..*HumanNameA name associated with the patient
                                    • Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
                                    • Element minimum cardinalities differ: '1' vs '0'
                                    .... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
                                      .... Slices for extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                      Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
                                      0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                      Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
                                        .... use ?!SOΣ0..1codeusual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden
                                        Binding: ?? (required): The use of a human name.
                                        ObligationsActor
                                        SHALL:populate-if-knownCreator (IPS)
                                        SHALL:handleConsumer (IPS)
                                        SHOULD:displayConsumer (IPS)
                                        ?!Σ0..1codeusual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden
                                        Binding: ?? (required): The use of a human name.
                                        • Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
                                        .... text SOΣ0..1stringText representation of the full name
                                        ObligationsActor
                                        SHALL:populate-if-knownCreator (IPS)
                                        SHALL:handleConsumer (IPS)
                                        SHOULD:displayConsumer (IPS)
                                        Σ0..1stringText representation of the full name.
                                        • Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
                                        .... family SOΣ0..1stringFamily name (often called 'Surname')
                                        ObligationsActor
                                        SHALL:populate-if-knownCreator (IPS)
                                        SHALL:handleConsumer (IPS)
                                        SHOULD:displayConsumer (IPS)
                                        Σ0..1stringFamily name.
                                        Example spanish: Valero Iglesias
                                        • Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
                                        .... 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)
                                        Σ0..*stringGiven names. Includes middle names
                                        This repeating element order: Given Names appear in the correct order for presenting the name
                                        • Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
                                        .... prefix Σ0..*stringParts that come before the name
                                        This repeating element order: Prefixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
                                        Σ0..*stringParts that come before the name
                                        This repeating element order: Prefixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
                                          .... suffix Σ0..*stringParts that come after the name
                                          This repeating element order: Suffixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
                                          Σ0..*stringParts that come after the name
                                          This repeating element order: Suffixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
                                            .... period Σ0..1PeriodTime period when name was/is in useΣ0..1PeriodTime period when name was/is in use
                                              ... telecom SOΣ0..*ContactPointA contact detail for the individual
                                              ObligationsActor
                                              SHALL:populate-if-knownCreator (IPS)
                                              SHALL:handleConsumer (IPS)
                                              SHOULD:displayConsumer (IPS)
                                              Σ0..*ContactPointA contact detail for the patient
                                              • Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
                                              ... gender SOΣ0..1codemale | female | other | unknown
                                              Binding: ?? (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
                                              ObligationsActor
                                              SHALL:populate-if-knownCreator (IPS)
                                              SHALL:handleConsumer (IPS)
                                              SHOULD:displayConsumer (IPS)
                                              Σ0..1codeAdministrative Gender
                                              Binding: ?? (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
                                              • Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
                                              ... birthDate SOΣ1..1dateThe date of birth for the individual
                                              ObligationsActor
                                              SHALL:populate-if-knownCreator (IPS)
                                              SHALL:handleConsumer (IPS)
                                              SHOULD:displayConsumer (IPS)
                                              Σ0..1dateThe date of birth for the patient
                                              • Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
                                              • Element minimum cardinalities differ: '1' vs '0'
                                              ... deceased[x] ?!Σ0..1boolean, dateTimeIndicates if the individual is deceased or not?!Σ0..1boolean, dateTimeIndicates if the individual is deceased or not
                                                ... address SOΣ0..*AddressAn address for the individual
                                                ObligationsActor
                                                SHALL:populate-if-knownCreator (IPS)
                                                SHALL:handleConsumer (IPS)
                                                SHOULD:displayConsumer (IPS)
                                                Σ0..*??An address for the individual
                                                • Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
                                                ... maritalStatus 0..1CodeableConceptMarital (civil) status of a patient
                                                Binding: ?? (extensible): The domestic partnership status of a person.
                                                0..1CodeableConceptMarital status
                                                Binding: ?? (extensible): The domestic partnership status of a person.
                                                  ... multipleBirth[x] 0..1boolean, integerWhether patient is part of a multiple birth0..1boolean, integerWhether patient is part of a multiple birth
                                                    ... photo 0..*AttachmentImage of the patient
                                                    0..*AttachmentImage of the patient
                                                      ... contact C0..*BackboneElementA contact party (e.g. guardian, partner, friend) for the patient
                                                      C0..*BackboneElementA contact party (e.g. guardian, partner, friend) for the patient
                                                        .... 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
                                                              .... relationship 0..*CodeableConceptThe kind of relationship
                                                              Binding: ?? (extensible): The nature of the relationship between a patient and a contact person for that patient.
                                                              0..*CodeableConceptContact relationship
                                                              Binding: ?? (extensible): The nature of the relationship between a patient and a contact person for that patient.
                                                                .... name 0..1HumanNameA name associated with the contact person0..1HumanNameContact name
                                                                  .... telecom 0..*ContactPointA contact detail for the person
                                                                  0..*ContactPointContact details for the person
                                                                    .... address 0..1AddressAddress for the contact person0..1??Contact person address
                                                                      .... gender 0..1codemale | female | other | unknown
                                                                      Binding: ?? (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
                                                                      0..1codemale | female | other | unknown
                                                                      Binding: ?? (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
                                                                        .... organization C0..1Reference(Organization)Organization that is associated with the contactC0..1Reference(Organization)Organization that is associated with the contact
                                                                          .... period 0..1PeriodThe period during which this contact person or organization is valid to be contacted relating to this patient0..1PeriodThe period during which this contact person or organization is valid to be contacted relating to this patient
                                                                            ... communication 0..*BackboneElementA language which may be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health
                                                                            0..*BackboneElementA language which may be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health
                                                                              .... 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
                                                                                    .... language 1..1CodeableConceptThe language which can be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health
                                                                                    Binding: ?? (preferred): A human language.
                                                                                    Additional BindingsPurpose
                                                                                    ??Max Binding
                                                                                    1..1CodeableConceptCommunication language
                                                                                    Binding: ?? (preferred): A human language.
                                                                                    Additional BindingsPurpose
                                                                                    ??Max Binding
                                                                                      .... preferred 0..1booleanLanguage preference indicator0..1booleanLanguage preference indicator
                                                                                        ... generalPractitioner SO0..*Reference(Organization | Practitioner | PractitionerRole)Patient's nominated primary care provider
                                                                                        ObligationsActor
                                                                                        SHALL:populate-if-knownCreator (IPS)
                                                                                        SHALL:handleConsumer (IPS)
                                                                                        SHOULD:displayConsumer (IPS)
                                                                                        0..*Reference(Organization | Practitioner | PractitionerRole)Patient's nominated primary care provider.
                                                                                        • Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
                                                                                        ... managingOrganization Σ0..1Reference(Organization)Organization that is the custodian of the patient recordΣ0..1Reference(Organization)Organization that is the custodian of the patient record
                                                                                          ... link ?!Σ0..*BackboneElementLink to another patient resource that concerns the same actual person
                                                                                          ?!Σ0..*BackboneElementLink to another patient resource that concerns the same actual person
                                                                                            .... 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
                                                                                                  .... other Σ1..1Reference(Patient | RelatedPerson)The other patient or related person resource that the link refers toΣ1..1Reference(Patient | RelatedPerson)The other patient or related person resource that the link refers to
                                                                                                    .... type Σ1..1codereplaced-by | replaces | refer | seealso
                                                                                                    Binding: ?? (required): The type of link between this patient resource and another patient resource.
                                                                                                    Σ1..1codereplaced-by | replaces | refer | seealso
                                                                                                    Binding: ?? (required): The type of link between this patient resource and another patient resource.

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