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

Left:Patient (EU core) (http://hl7.eu/fhir/base/StructureDefinition/patient-eu-core)
Right:Patient (EU core) (http://hl7.eu/fhir/base/StructureDefinition/patient-eu-core)

Messages

ErrorStructureDefinition.versionValues for version differ: '0.1.0-ballot' vs '2.0.1'
InformationStructureDefinition.statusValues for status differ: 'draft' vs 'active'
InformationStructureDefinition.dateValues for date differ: '2025-05-05T21:42:57+02:00' vs '2026-09-13T09:49:59+02:00'
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).'
InformationPatient.languageExample/preferred bindings differ at Patient.language using binding from PatientEuCore
InformationStructureDefinition.definitionValues for definition differ: '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.' 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).'
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'
InformationPatient.communication.languageExample/preferred bindings differ at Patient.communication.language using binding from PatientEuCore

Metadata

NameValueComments
abstractfalse
    baseDefinitionhttp://hl7.eu/fhir/base/StructureDefinition/patient-eu
      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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      date2025-05-05T21:42:57+02:002026-09-13T09:49:59+02:00
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      descriptionThis profile sets minimum expectations for the Patient resource common to most of the use cases. When the ips-pat-1 invariant is satisfied \(Patient.name.given, Patient.name.family or Patient.name.text SHALL be present\) then this profile complies with the IPS patient profile.This profile introduces essential constraints and extensions for the Patient resource that apply across multiple use cases. When the ips-pat-1 invariant is satisfied \(Patient.name.given, Patient.name.family or Patient.name.text SHALL be present\) then this profile complies with the IPS patient profile.
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      experimental
        fhirVersion4.0.1
          jurisdiction
            jurisdiction / jurisdiction[0]http://unstats.un.org/unsd/methods/m49/m49.htm#150
              kindresource
                namePatientEuCore
                  publisherHL7 Europe
                    purpose
                      statusdraftactive
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                      titlePatient (EU core)
                        typePatient
                          urlhttp://hl7.eu/fhir/base/StructureDefinition/patient-eu-core
                            version0.1.0-ballot2.0.1
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                            Structure

                            NameL FlagsL Card.L TypeL Description & ConstraintsR FlagsR Card.R TypeR Description & ConstraintsCommentsdoco
                            Patient 0..*PatientEuInformation about an individual or animal receiving health care services
                            0..*PatientEuInformation about an individual or animal receiving health care services
                              Patient.id This element is included in summaries. 0..1idLogical id of this artifact This element is included in summaries. 0..1idLogical id of this artifact
                                Patient.meta This element is included in summaries. 0..1MetaMetadata about the resource This element is included in summaries. 0..1MetaMetadata about the resource
                                  Patient.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created
                                    Patient.language 0..1codeLanguage of the resource content
                                    Binding: ?? (preferred): A human language.
                                    Additional BindingsPurpose
                                    ??Max Binding
                                    0..1codeLanguage of the resource content
                                    Binding: ?? (preferred): A human language.
                                    Additional BindingsPurpose
                                    ??Max Binding
                                    • Example/preferred bindings differ at Patient.language using binding from PatientEuCore
                                    Patient.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
                                      Patient.contained 0..*ResourceContained, inline Resources
                                      0..*ResourceContained, inline Resources
                                        Patient.Slices for extension 0..*ExtensionExtension
                                        Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
                                        0..*ExtensionExtension
                                        Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
                                          Patient.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
                                          This element is a modifier element. 0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
                                            Patient.identifier This element is included in summaries. 0..*IdentifierPatient identifiers
                                            This element is included in summaries. 0..*IdentifierPatient identifiers
                                              Patient.active This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1booleanWhether this patient's record is in active use This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1booleanWhether this patient's record is in active use
                                                Patient.name This element is included in summaries. C1..*HumanNameA name associated with the patient
                                                Constraints: eu-pat-1
                                                This element is included in summaries. C1..*HumanNameA name associated with the patient
                                                Constraints: eu-pat-1
                                                  Patient.name.id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
                                                    Patient.name.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
                                                      Patient.name.use This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1codeusual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden
                                                      Binding: ?? (required): The use of a human name.
                                                      This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1codeusual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden
                                                      Binding: ?? (required): The use of a human name.
                                                        Patient.name.text This element is included in summaries. 0..1stringText representation of the full name. This element is included in summaries. 0..1stringText representation of the full name.
                                                          Patient.name.family This element is included in summaries. 0..1stringFamily name.
                                                          Example spanish: Valero Iglesias
                                                          This element is included in summaries. 0..1stringFamily name.
                                                          Example spanish: Valero Iglesias
                                                            Patient.name.given This element is included in summaries. 0..*stringGiven names. Includes middle names
                                                            This repeating element order: Given Names appear in the correct order for presenting the name
                                                            This element is included in summaries. 0..*stringGiven 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 This element is included in summaries. 0..*stringParts that come before the name
                                                              This repeating element order: Prefixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
                                                              This element is included in summaries. 0..*stringParts that come before the name
                                                              This repeating element order: Prefixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
                                                                Patient.name.suffix This element is included in summaries. 0..*stringParts that come after the name
                                                                This repeating element order: Suffixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
                                                                This element is included in summaries. 0..*stringParts that come after the name
                                                                This repeating element order: Suffixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
                                                                  Patient.name.period This element is included in summaries. 0..1PeriodTime period when name was/is in use This element is included in summaries. 0..1PeriodTime period when name was/is in use
                                                                    Patient.telecom This element is included in summaries. 0..*ContactPointA contact detail for the patient
                                                                    This element is included in summaries. 0..*ContactPointA contact detail for the patient
                                                                      Patient.gender This element is included in summaries. 0..1codeAdministrative Gender
                                                                      Binding: ?? (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
                                                                      This element is included in summaries. 0..1codeAdministrative Gender
                                                                      Binding: ?? (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
                                                                        Patient.birthDate This element is included in summaries. 1..1dateThe date of birth for the patient This element is included in summaries. 1..1dateThe date of birth for the individual
                                                                          Patient.birthDate.id 0..1stringxml:id (or equivalent in JSON)
                                                                          • Removed this element
                                                                          Patient.birthDate.Slices for extension 0..*ExtensionExtension
                                                                          Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
                                                                          • Removed this element
                                                                          Patient.birthDate.value 0..1datePrimitive value for date
                                                                          • Removed this element
                                                                          Patient.deceased[x] This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1boolean, dateTimeIndicates if the individual is deceased or not This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1boolean, dateTimeIndicates if the individual is deceased or not
                                                                            Patient.address This element is included in summaries. 0..*?? The snapshot does not say whether the constraints on the root of this type profile have been applied to this element, so assume they have not. Check the type profile directly as wellAn address for the individual
                                                                            This element is included in summaries. 0..*?? The snapshot does not say whether the constraints on the root of this type profile have been applied to this element, so assume they have not. Check the type profile directly as wellAn address for the individual
                                                                              Patient.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.
                                                                                Patient.multipleBirth[x] 0..1boolean, integerWhether patient is part of a multiple birth0..1boolean, integerWhether patient is part of a multiple birth
                                                                                  Patient.photo 0..*AttachmentImage of the patient
                                                                                  0..*AttachmentImage of the patient
                                                                                    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
                                                                                      Patient.contact.id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
                                                                                        Patient.contact.extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                                                        0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                                                          Patient.contact.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                                                                          This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                                                                            Patient.contact.relationship 0..*?? The snapshot does not say whether the constraints on the root of this type profile have been applied to this element, so assume they have not. Check the type profile directly as wellThe 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.
                                                                                              Patient.contact.name 0..1HumanNameContact name0..1HumanNameContact name
                                                                                                Patient.contact.telecom 0..*ContactPointContact details for the person
                                                                                                0..*ContactPointContact details for the person
                                                                                                  Patient.contact.address 0..1?? The snapshot does not say whether the constraints on the root of this type profile have been applied to this element, so assume they have not. Check the type profile directly as wellContact person address0..1?? The snapshot does not say whether the constraints on the root of this type profile have been applied to this element, so assume they have not. Check the type profile directly as wellContact person address
                                                                                                    Patient.contact.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.
                                                                                                      Patient.contact.organization C0..1Reference(Organization)Organization that is associated with the contactC0..1Reference(Organization)Organization that is associated with the contact
                                                                                                        Patient.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
                                                                                                          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
                                                                                                            Patient.communication.id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
                                                                                                              Patient.communication.extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                                                                              0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                                                                                Patient.communication.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                                                                                                This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                                                                                                  Patient.communication.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
                                                                                                                  • Example/preferred bindings differ at Patient.communication.language using binding from PatientEuCore
                                                                                                                  Patient.communication.preferred 0..1booleanLanguage preference indicator0..1booleanLanguage preference indicator
                                                                                                                    Patient.generalPractitioner 0..*Reference(Organization (EU base) | PractitionerRole (EU base) | Practitioner (EU base))Patient's nominated primary care provider.
                                                                                                                    0..*Reference(Organization | Practitioner | PractitionerRole)Patient's nominated primary care provider.
                                                                                                                      Patient.managingOrganization This element is included in summaries. 0..1Reference(Organization)Organization that is the custodian of the patient record This element is included in summaries. 0..1Reference(Organization)Organization that is the custodian of the patient record
                                                                                                                        Patient.link This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..*BackboneElementLink to another patient resource that concerns the same actual person
                                                                                                                        This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..*BackboneElementLink to another patient resource that concerns the same actual person
                                                                                                                          Patient.link.id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
                                                                                                                            Patient.link.extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                                                                                            0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                                                                                              Patient.link.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                                                                                                              This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                                                                                                                Patient.link.other This element is included in summaries. 1..1Reference(Patient | RelatedPerson)The other patient or related person resource that the link refers to This element is included in summaries. 1..1Reference(Patient | RelatedPerson)The other patient or related person resource that the link refers to
                                                                                                                                  Patient.link.type This element is included in summaries. 1..1codereplaced-by | replaces | refer | seealso
                                                                                                                                  Binding: ?? (required): The type of link between this patient resource and another patient resource.
                                                                                                                                  This element is included in summaries. 1..1codereplaced-by | replaces | refer | seealso
                                                                                                                                  Binding: ?? (required): The type of link between this patient resource and another patient resource.

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