Profile Comparison between http://hl7.eu/fhir/eps/StructureDefinition/patient-eu-eps vs http://hl7.eu/fhir/eps/StructureDefinition/patient-eu-eps

Messages

Metadata

Name	Value		Comments
abstract	false
baseDefinition	http://hl7.eu/fhir/base/StructureDefinition/patient-eu-core
copyright	Copyright HL7 Europe. Licensed under creative commons public domain (CC0 1.0).
date	2026-06-06T08:56:20+02:00	2026-10-31T13:26:18+00:00	Values Differ
description	This profile defines how to represent a human Patient in HL7 FHIR in the scope of the European Patient Summary.
experimental
fhirVersion	4.0.1
jurisdiction
jurisdiction / jurisdiction[0]	http://unstats.un.org/unsd/methods/m49/m49.htm#150
kind	resource
name	PatientEuEps
publisher	HL7 Europe
purpose
status	draft
title	Patient (EPS)
type	Patient
url	http://hl7.eu/fhir/eps/StructureDefinition/patient-eu-eps
version	1.0.0-ballot	1.0.0-ci-build	Values Differ

Structure

Name	L Flags	L Card.	L Type	L Description & Constraints	R Flags	R Card.	R Type	R Description & Constraints	Comments
Patient		0..*	PatientEuCore	Information about an individual or animal receiving health care services This profile also imposes the profile Patient (IPS)		0..*	PatientEuCore	Information about an individual or animal receiving health care services This profile also imposes the profile Patient (IPS)
Patient.id	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	id	Logical id of this artifact	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	id	Logical id of this artifact
Patient.meta	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	Meta	Metadata about the resource	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	Meta	Metadata about the resource
Patient.implicitRules	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
Patient.language		0..1	code	Language of the resource content Binding: ?? (preferred): A human language. Additional Bindings Purpose ?? Max Binding		0..1	code	Language of the resource content Binding: ?? (preferred): A human language. Additional Bindings Purpose ?? Max Binding
Patient.text		0..1	Narrative	Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements		0..1	Narrative	Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
Patient.contained		0..*	Resource	Contained, inline Resources		0..*	Resource	Contained, inline Resources
Patient.Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Patient.modifierExtension	?! This element is a modifier element.	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored	?! This element is a modifier element.	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
Patient.identifier	O This element has obligations. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Identifier	Patient identifiers Obligations Actor SHALL:populate-if-known Creator (IPS) SHALL:handle Consumer (IPS) SHOULD:display Consumer (IPS)	Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..*	Identifier	Patient identifiers	Element minimum cardinalities differ: '0' vs '1'
Patient.active	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	boolean	Whether this patient's record is in active use	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	boolean	Whether this patient's record is in active use
Patient.name	O This element has obligations. Σ This element is included in summaries. C	1..*	HumanName	A name associated with the patient Constraints: ips-pat-1 Obligations Actor SHALL:populate Creator (IPS) SHALL:handle Consumer (IPS) SHOULD:display Consumer (IPS)	Σ This element is included in summaries. C	1..*	HumanName	A name associated with the patient Constraints: ips-pat-1
Patient.name.id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Patient.name.Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Patient.name.use	?! This element is a modifier element. O This element has obligations. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden Binding: ?? (required): The use of a human name. Obligations Actor SHALL:populate-if-known Creator (IPS) SHALL:handle Consumer (IPS) SHOULD:display Consumer (IPS)	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden Binding: ?? (required): The use of a human name.
Patient.name.text	O This element has obligations. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	string	Text representation of the full name. Obligations Actor SHALL:populate-if-known Creator (IPS) SHALL:handle Consumer (IPS) SHOULD:display Consumer (IPS)	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	string	Text representation of the full name.
Patient.name.family	O This element has obligations. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	string	Family name. Example spanish: Valero Iglesias Obligations Actor SHALL:populate-if-known Creator (IPS) SHALL:handle Consumer (IPS) SHOULD:display Consumer (IPS)	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	string	Family name. Example spanish: Valero Iglesias
Patient.name.given	O This element has obligations. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	string	Given names (not always 'first'). Includes middle names This repeating element order: Given Names appear in the correct order for presenting the name Obligations Actor SHALL:populate-if-known Creator (IPS) SHALL:handle Consumer (IPS) SHOULD:display Consumer (IPS)	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	string	Given names (not always 'first'). Includes middle names This repeating element order: Given Names appear in the correct order for presenting the name
Patient.name.prefix	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	string	Parts that come before the name This repeating element order: Prefixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	string	Parts that come before the name This repeating element order: Prefixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
Patient.name.suffix	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	string	Parts that come after the name This repeating element order: Suffixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	string	Parts that come after the name This repeating element order: Suffixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
Patient.name.period	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	Period	Time period when name was/is in use	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	Period	Time period when name was/is in use
Patient.telecom	O This element has obligations. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the patient Obligations Actor SHALL:populate-if-known Creator (IPS) SHALL:handle Consumer (IPS) SHOULD:display Consumer (IPS)	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	ContactPoint	A contact detail for the patient
Patient.gender	O This element has obligations. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	code	Administrative Gender Binding: ?? (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes. Obligations Actor SHALL:populate-if-known Creator (IPS) SHALL:handle Consumer (IPS) SHOULD:display Consumer (IPS)	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	code	Administrative Gender Binding: ?? (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
Patient.birthDate	O This element has obligations. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	date	The date of birth for the individual Obligations Actor SHALL:populate-if-known Creator (IPS) SHALL:handle Consumer (IPS) SHOULD:display Consumer (IPS)	Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	date	The date of birth for the individual
Patient.deceased[x]	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	boolean, dateTime	Indicates if the individual is deceased or not	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	boolean, dateTime	Indicates if the individual is deceased or not
Patient.address	O This element has obligations. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	??	An address for the individual Obligations Actor SHALL:populate-if-known Creator (IPS) SHALL:handle Consumer (IPS) SHOULD:display Consumer (IPS)	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	??	An address for the individual
Patient.maritalStatus		0..1	CodeableConcept	Marital status Binding: ?? (extensible): The domestic partnership status of a person.		0..1	CodeableConcept	Marital status Binding: ?? (extensible): The domestic partnership status of a person.
Patient.multipleBirth[x]		0..1	boolean, integer	Whether patient is part of a multiple birth		0..1	boolean, integer	Whether patient is part of a multiple birth
Patient.photo		0..*	Attachment	Image of the patient		0..*	Attachment	Image of the patient
Patient.contact	C	0..*	BackboneElement	A contact party (e.g. guardian, partner, friend) for the patient	C	0..*	BackboneElement	A contact party (e.g. guardian, partner, friend) for the patient
Patient.contact.id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Patient.contact.extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
Patient.contact.modifierExtension	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Patient.contact.relationship		0..*	CodeableConcept	Contact relationship Binding: ?? (extensible): The nature of the relationship between a patient and a contact person for that patient.		0..*	CodeableConcept	Contact relationship Binding: ?? (extensible): The nature of the relationship between a patient and a contact person for that patient.
Patient.contact.name		0..1	HumanName	Contact name		0..1	HumanName	Contact name
Patient.contact.telecom		0..*	ContactPoint	Contact details for the person		0..*	ContactPoint	Contact details for the person
Patient.contact.address		0..1	??	Contact person address		0..1	??	Contact person address
Patient.contact.gender		0..1	code	male | female | other | unknown Binding: ?? (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.		0..1	code	male | female | other | unknown Binding: ?? (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
Patient.contact.organization	C	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that is associated with the contact	C	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that is associated with the contact
Patient.contact.period		0..1	Period	The period during which this contact person or organization is valid to be contacted relating to this patient		0..1	Period	The period during which this contact person or organization is valid to be contacted relating to this patient
Patient.communication		0..*	BackboneElement	A language which may be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health		0..*	BackboneElement	A language which may be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health
Patient.communication.id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Patient.communication.extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
Patient.communication.modifierExtension	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Patient.communication.language		1..1	CodeableConcept	Communication language Binding: ?? (preferred): A human language. Additional Bindings Purpose ?? Max Binding		1..1	CodeableConcept	Communication language Binding: ?? (preferred): A human language. Additional Bindings Purpose ?? Max Binding
Patient.communication.preferred		0..1	boolean	Language preference indicator		0..1	boolean	Language preference indicator
Patient.generalPractitioner	O This element has obligations.	0..*	Reference(Organization (EU core) | PractitionerRole (EU core) | Practitioner (EU core))	Patient's nominated primary care provider. Obligations Actor SHALL:populate-if-known Creator (IPS) SHALL:handle Consumer (IPS) SHOULD:display Consumer (IPS)		0..*	Reference(Organization (EU core) | PractitionerRole (EU core) | Practitioner (EU core))	Patient's nominated primary care provider.
Patient.managingOrganization	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that is the custodian of the patient record	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that is the custodian of the patient record
Patient.link	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	BackboneElement	Link to another patient resource that concerns the same actual person	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	BackboneElement	Link to another patient resource that concerns the same actual person
Patient.link.id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Patient.link.extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
Patient.link.modifierExtension	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Patient.link.other	Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	Reference(Patient | RelatedPerson)	The other patient or related person resource that the link refers to	Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	Reference(Patient | RelatedPerson)	The other patient or related person resource that the link refers to
Patient.link.type	Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	code	replaced-by | replaces | refer | seealso Binding: ?? (required): The type of link between this patient resource and another patient resource.	Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	code	replaced-by | replaces | refer | seealso Binding: ?? (required): The type of link between this patient resource and another patient resource.
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