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

Left:Patient (EPS) (http://hl7.eu/fhir/eps/StructureDefinition/patient-eu-eps)
Right:Patient (EPS) (http://hl7.eu/fhir/eps/StructureDefinition/patient-eu-eps)

Messages

ErrorStructureDefinition.versionValues for version differ: '1.0.0-alpha' vs '1.0.0-ci-build'
InformationStructureDefinition.dateValues for date differ: '2026-02-25T10:52:47+01:00' vs '2026-05-11T08:56:07+00:00'
InformationStructureDefinition.copyrightValues for copyright differ: 'Used by permission of HL7 Europe, all rights reserved Creative Commons License' vs 'Copyright HL7 Europe. Licensed under creative commons public domain (CC0 1.0).'
InformationStructureDefinition.definitionValues for definition differ: 'Family name. When more the family is composed of more than one name, this element documents the full composed family name with the proper name order. The parts are recorded in the father and mother family names extensions.' vs '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.'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'Given names. Includes middle names' vs 'Given names (not always 'first'). Includes middle names'
InformationStructureDefinition.commentValues for comment differ: 'If only initials are recorded, they may be used in place of the full name parts. Initials may be separated into multiple given names but often aren't due to paractical limitations. This element is not called 'first name' since given names do not always come first.' vs 'If only initials are recorded, they may be used in place of the full name parts. Initials may be separated into multiple given names but often aren't due to practical limitations. This element is not called 'first name' since given names do not always come first.'
InformationStructureDefinition.shortValues for short differ: 'The date of birth for the patient' vs 'The date of birth for the individual'
InformationStructureDefinition.commentValues for comment differ: 'At least an estimated year should be provided as a guess if the real DOB is unknown There is a standard extension 'patient-birthTime' available that should be used where Time is required (such as in maternity/infant care systems).' vs 'At least an estimated year should be provided as a guess if the real DOB is unknown. There is a standard extension 'patient-birthTime' available that should be used where Time is required (such as in maternity/infant care systems).'

Metadata

NameValueComments
.abstractfalse
    .baseDefinitionhttp://hl7.eu/fhir/base/StructureDefinition/patient-eu-core
      .copyrightUsed by permission of HL7 Europe, all rights reserved Creative Commons LicenseCopyright HL7 Europe. Licensed under creative commons public domain (CC0 1.0).
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      .date2026-02-25T10:52:47+01:002026-05-11T08:56:07+00:00
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      .descriptionThis profile defines how to represent a human Patient in HL7 FHIR for the purpose of this guide.This profile defines how to represent a human Patient in HL7 FHIR in the scope of the European Patient Summary.
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      .experimental
        .fhirVersion4.0.1
          .jurisdiction
            ..jurisdiction[0]http://unstats.un.org/unsd/methods/m49/m49.htm#150
              .kindresource
                .namePatientEuEps
                  .publisherHL7 Europe
                    .purpose
                      .statusdraft
                        .titlePatient (EPS)
                          .typePatient
                            .urlhttp://hl7.eu/fhir/eps/StructureDefinition/patient-eu-eps
                              .version1.0.0-alpha1.0.0-ci-build
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                              Structure

                              NameL FlagsL Card.L TypeL Description & ConstraintsR FlagsR Card.R TypeR Description & ConstraintsCommentsdoco
                              .. Patient 0..*PatientEuCoreInformation about an individual or animal receiving health care services
                              This profile also imposes the profile Patient (IPS)
                              0..*PatientEuCoreInformation about an individual or animal receiving health care services
                              This profile also imposes the profile Patient (IPS)
                                ... 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 OΣ0..*IdentifierPatient identifiers
                                              ObligationsActor
                                              SHALL:populate-if-knownCreator (IPS)
                                              SHALL:handleConsumer (IPS)
                                              SHOULD:displayConsumer (IPS)
                                              OΣ0..*IdentifierPatient identifiers
                                              ObligationsActor
                                              SHALL:populate-if-knownCreator (IPS)
                                              SHALL:handleConsumer (IPS)
                                              SHOULD:displayConsumer (IPS)
                                                ... active ?!Σ0..1booleanWhether this patient's record is in active use?!Σ0..1booleanWhether this patient's record is in active use
                                                  ... name OΣC1..*HumanNameA name associated with the patient
                                                  Constraints: ips-pat-1
                                                  ObligationsActor
                                                  SHALL:populateCreator (IPS)
                                                  SHALL:handleConsumer (IPS)
                                                  SHOULD:displayConsumer (IPS)
                                                  OΣC1..*HumanNameA name associated with the patient
                                                  Constraints: ips-pat-1
                                                  ObligationsActor
                                                  SHALL:populateCreator (IPS)
                                                  SHALL:handleConsumer (IPS)
                                                  SHOULD:displayConsumer (IPS)
                                                    .... 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 ?!OΣ0..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)
                                                        ?!OΣ0..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)
                                                          .... text OΣ0..1stringText representation of the full name.
                                                          ObligationsActor
                                                          SHALL:populate-if-knownCreator (IPS)
                                                          SHALL:handleConsumer (IPS)
                                                          SHOULD:displayConsumer (IPS)
                                                          OΣ0..1stringText representation of the full name.
                                                          ObligationsActor
                                                          SHALL:populate-if-knownCreator (IPS)
                                                          SHALL:handleConsumer (IPS)
                                                          SHOULD:displayConsumer (IPS)
                                                            .... family OΣ0..1stringFamily name.
                                                            Example spanish: Valero Iglesias
                                                            ObligationsActor
                                                            SHALL:populate-if-knownCreator (IPS)
                                                            SHALL:handleConsumer (IPS)
                                                            SHOULD:displayConsumer (IPS)
                                                            OΣ0..1stringFamily name.
                                                            Example spanish: Valero Iglesias
                                                            ObligationsActor
                                                            SHALL:populate-if-knownCreator (IPS)
                                                            SHALL:handleConsumer (IPS)
                                                            SHOULD:displayConsumer (IPS)
                                                              .... given OΣ0..*stringGiven names. 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)
                                                              OΣ0..*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)
                                                                .... 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 OΣ0..*ContactPointA contact detail for the patient
                                                                      ObligationsActor
                                                                      SHALL:populate-if-knownCreator (IPS)
                                                                      SHALL:handleConsumer (IPS)
                                                                      SHOULD:displayConsumer (IPS)
                                                                      OΣ0..*ContactPointA contact detail for the patient
                                                                      ObligationsActor
                                                                      SHALL:populate-if-knownCreator (IPS)
                                                                      SHALL:handleConsumer (IPS)
                                                                      SHOULD:displayConsumer (IPS)
                                                                        ... gender OΣ0..1codeAdministrative Gender
                                                                        Binding: ?? (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
                                                                        ObligationsActor
                                                                        SHALL:populate-if-knownCreator (IPS)
                                                                        SHALL:handleConsumer (IPS)
                                                                        SHOULD:displayConsumer (IPS)
                                                                        OΣ0..1codeAdministrative Gender
                                                                        Binding: ?? (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
                                                                        ObligationsActor
                                                                        SHALL:populate-if-knownCreator (IPS)
                                                                        SHALL:handleConsumer (IPS)
                                                                        SHOULD:displayConsumer (IPS)
                                                                          ... birthDate OΣ1..1dateThe date of birth for the patient
                                                                          ObligationsActor
                                                                          SHALL:populate-if-knownCreator (IPS)
                                                                          SHALL:handleConsumer (IPS)
                                                                          SHOULD:displayConsumer (IPS)
                                                                          OΣ1..1dateThe date of birth for the individual
                                                                          ObligationsActor
                                                                          SHALL:populate-if-knownCreator (IPS)
                                                                          SHALL:handleConsumer (IPS)
                                                                          SHOULD:displayConsumer (IPS)
                                                                            ... deceased[x] ?!Σ0..1boolean, dateTimeIndicates if the individual is deceased or not?!Σ0..1boolean, dateTimeIndicates if the individual is deceased or not
                                                                              ... address OΣ0..*??An address for the individual
                                                                              ObligationsActor
                                                                              SHALL:populate-if-knownCreator (IPS)
                                                                              SHALL:handleConsumer (IPS)
                                                                              SHOULD:displayConsumer (IPS)
                                                                              OΣ0..*??An address for the individual
                                                                              ObligationsActor
                                                                              SHALL:populate-if-knownCreator (IPS)
                                                                              SHALL:handleConsumer (IPS)
                                                                              SHOULD:displayConsumer (IPS)
                                                                                ... maritalStatus 0..1CodeableConceptMarital status
                                                                                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..*CodeableConceptContact 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..1HumanNameContact name0..1HumanNameContact name
                                                                                                  .... telecom 0..*ContactPointContact details for the person
                                                                                                  0..*ContactPointContact details for the person
                                                                                                    .... address 0..1??Contact person address0..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..1CodeableConceptCommunication language
                                                                                                                    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 O0..*Reference(Organization (EU core) | PractitionerRole (EU core) | Practitioner (EU core))Patient's nominated primary care provider.
                                                                                                                        ObligationsActor
                                                                                                                        SHALL:populate-if-knownCreator (IPS)
                                                                                                                        SHALL:handleConsumer (IPS)
                                                                                                                        SHOULD:displayConsumer (IPS)
                                                                                                                        O0..*Reference(Organization (EU core) | PractitionerRole (EU core) | Practitioner (EU core))Patient's nominated primary care provider.
                                                                                                                        ObligationsActor
                                                                                                                        SHALL:populate-if-knownCreator (IPS)
                                                                                                                        SHALL:handleConsumer (IPS)
                                                                                                                        SHOULD:displayConsumer (IPS)
                                                                                                                          ... 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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