## Profile Comparison between http://hl7.eu/fhir/ig/pcsp/StructureDefinition/Patient-eu-pcsp vs http://hl7.eu/fhir/ig/pcsp/StructureDefinition/Patient-eu-pcsp

Left: | Patient: PCSP (http://hl7.eu/fhir/ig/pcsp/StructureDefinition/Patient-eu-pcsp)
Right: | Patient: PCSP (http://hl7.eu/fhir/ig/pcsp/StructureDefinition/Patient-eu-pcsp)

### Messages

Error | StructureDefinition.version | Values for version differ: '0.1.0' vs '1.0.0'
Information | StructureDefinition.date | Values for date differ: '2023-01-26T09:50:21+01:00' vs '2026-01-16T12:01:48+00:00'
Information | Patient.language | Example/preferred bindings differ at Patient.language using binding from PatientPcsp
Warning | Patient.name.use | Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'false' vs 'true'
Information | StructureDefinition.definition | Values 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'
Information | StructureDefinition.short | Values for short differ: 'Concept - reference to a terminology or just text' vs 'The kind of relationship'
Information | StructureDefinition.definition | Values for definition differ: 'A concept that may be defined by a formal reference to a terminology or ontology or may be provided by text.' vs 'The nature of the relationship between the patient and the contact person.'
Information | Patient.communication.language | Example/preferred bindings differ at Patient.communication.language using binding from PatientPcsp

### Metadata

Name | Value | Comments
--- | --- | ---
abstract | false |
baseDefinition | http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/StructureDefinition/Patient-uv-ips |
copyright |  |
date | 2023-01-26T09:50:21+01:00 | 2026-01-16T12:01:48+00:00 | Values Differ
description | This profile defines how to represent Patient in FHIR for the purpose of the PanCareSurPass project. |
experimental |  |
fhirVersion | 4.0.1 |
jurisdiction |  |
jurisdiction[0] | http://unstats.un.org/unsd/methods/m49/m49.htm#150 |
kind | resource |
name | PatientPcsp |
publisher | PanCareSurPass Project |
purpose |  |
status | active |
title | Patient: PCSP |
type | Patient |
url | http://hl7.eu/fhir/ig/pcsp/StructureDefinition/Patient-eu-pcsp |
version | 0.1.0 | 1.0.0 | 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..* | PatientUvIps | Information about an individual receiving health care services |  | 0..* | PatientUvIps | Information about an individual receiving health care services |
id | Σ | 0..1 | id | Logical id of this artifact | Σ | 0..1 | id | Logical id of this artifact |
meta | Σ | 0..1 | Meta | Metadata about the resource | Σ | 0..1 | Meta | Metadata about the resource |
implicitRules | ?!Σ | 0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created | ?!Σ | 0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created |
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
| Example/preferred bindings differ at Patient.language using binding from PatientPcsp
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 |
contained |  | 0..* | Resource | Contained, inline Resources |  | 0..* | Resource | Contained, inline Resources |
Slices for extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url |  | 0..* | Extension | Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url |
modifierExtension | ?! | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored | ?! | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored |
identifier | S Σ | 1..* | Identifier | An identifier for this patient | SO Σ | 1..* | Identifier | An identifier for this patient
Obligations | Actor | Source
SHALL:populate-if-known | Creator (IPS) | from Patient (IPS)
SHALL:handle | Consumer (IPS) | from Patient (IPS)
SHOULD:display | Consumer (IPS) | from Patient (IPS)
active | ?!Σ | 0..1 | boolean | Whether this patient's record is in active use | ?!Σ | 0..1 | boolean | Whether this patient's record is in active use |
name | S Σ C | 1..* | HumanName | A name associated with the patient | SO Σ C | 1..* | HumanName | A name associated with the patient
Obligations | Actor | Source
SHALL:populate | Creator (IPS) | from Patient (IPS)
SHALL:handle | Consumer (IPS) | from Patient (IPS)
SHOULD:display | Consumer (IPS) | from Patient (IPS)
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |
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 |
use | ?!Σ | 0..1 | code | usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden Binding: ?? (required): The use of a human name. | ?!SO Σ | 0..1 | code | usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden Binding: ?? (required): The use of a human name.
Obligations | Actor | Source
SHALL:populate-if-known | Creator (IPS) | from Patient (IPS)
SHALL:handle | Consumer (IPS) | from Patient (IPS)
SHOULD:display | Consumer (IPS) | from Patient (IPS)
| Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'false' vs 'true'
text | S Σ | 0..1 | string | Text representation of the full name | SO Σ | 0..1 | string | Text representation of the full name
Obligations | Actor | Source
SHALL:populate-if-known | Creator (IPS) | from Patient (IPS)
SHALL:handle | Consumer (IPS) | from Patient (IPS)
SHOULD:display | Consumer (IPS) | from Patient (IPS)
family | S Σ | 1..1 | string | Family name (often called 'Surname') | SO Σ | 1..1 | string | Family name (often called 'Surname')
Obligations | Actor | Source
SHALL:populate-if-known | Creator (IPS) | from Patient (IPS)
SHALL:handle | Consumer (IPS) | from Patient (IPS)
SHOULD:display | Consumer (IPS) | from Patient (IPS)
given | S Σ | 1..* | string | Given names (not always 'first'). Includes middle names This repeating element order: Given Names appear in the correct order for presenting the name | SO Σ | 1..* | 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 | Source
SHALL:populate-if-known | Creator (IPS) | from Patient (IPS)
SHALL:handle | Consumer (IPS) | from Patient (IPS)
SHOULD:display | Consumer (IPS) | from Patient (IPS)
prefix | Σ | 0..* | string | Parts that come before the name This repeating element order: Prefixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name | Σ | 0..* | string | Parts that come before the name This repeating element order: Prefixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name |
suffix | Σ | 0..* | string | Parts that come after the name This repeating element order: Suffixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name | Σ | 0..* | string | Parts that come after the name This repeating element order: Suffixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name |
period | Σ | 0..1 | Period | Time period when name was/is in use | Σ | 0..1 | Period | Time period when name was/is in use |
telecom | S Σ | 0..* | ContactPoint | A contact detail for the individual | SO Σ | 0..* | ContactPoint | A contact detail for the individual
Obligations | Actor | Source
SHALL:populate-if-known | Creator (IPS) | from Patient (IPS)
SHALL:handle | Consumer (IPS) | from Patient (IPS)
SHOULD:display | Consumer (IPS) | from Patient (IPS)
gender | S Σ | 1..1 | code | male | female | other | unknown Binding: ?? (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes. | SO Σ | 1..1 | code | male | female | other | unknown Binding: ?? (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
Obligations | Actor | Source
SHALL:populate-if-known | Creator (IPS) | from Patient (IPS)
SHALL:handle | Consumer (IPS) | from Patient (IPS)
SHOULD:display | Consumer (IPS) | from Patient (IPS)
id |  | 0..1 | string | xml:id (or equivalent in JSON) |  | 0..1 | string | xml:id (or equivalent in JSON) |
Slices for extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url |  | 0..* | Extension | Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url |
value |  | 0..1 | string | Primitive value for code |  | 0..1 | string | Primitive value for code |
birthDate | S Σ | 1..1 | date | The date of birth for the individual | SO Σ | 1..1 | date | The date of birth for the individual
Obligations | Actor | Source
SHALL:populate-if-known | Creator (IPS) | from Patient (IPS)
SHALL:handle | Consumer (IPS) | from Patient (IPS)
SHOULD:display | Consumer (IPS) | from Patient (IPS)
deceased[x] | ?!Σ | 0..1 | boolean, dateTime | Indicates if the individual is deceased or not | ?!Σ | 0..1 | boolean, dateTime | Indicates if the individual is deceased or not |
address | S Σ C | 0..* | Address | An address for the individual | SO Σ | 0..* | Address | An address for the individual
Obligations | Actor | Source
SHALL:populate-if-known | Creator (IPS) | from Patient (IPS)
SHALL:handle | Consumer (IPS) | from Patient (IPS)
SHOULD:display | Consumer (IPS) | from Patient (IPS)
maritalStatus |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Marital (civil) status of a patient Binding: ?? (extensible): The domestic partnership status of a person. |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Marital (civil) status of a patient Binding: ?? (extensible): The domestic partnership status of a person. |
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 |
photo |  | 0..* | Attachment | Image of the patient |  | 0..* | Attachment | Image of the 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 |
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations |
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized |
relationship |  | 0..* | ?? | Concept - reference to a terminology or just text Binding: ?? (extensible): The nature of the relationship between a patient and a contact person for that patient. |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | The kind of relationship Binding: ?? (extensible): The nature of the relationship between a patient and a contact person for that patient. |
name |  | 0..1 | HumanName | A name associated with the contact person |  | 0..1 | HumanName | A name associated with the contact person |
telecom | S | 1..* | ContactPoint | A contact detail for the person | S | 1..* | ContactPoint | A contact detail for the person |
address |  | 0..1 | Address | Address for the contact person |  | 0..1 | Address | Address for the contact person |
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. |
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 |
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 |
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 |
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations |
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized |
language |  | 1..1 | CodeableConcept | The language which can be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health Binding: ?? (preferred): A human language.
Additional Bindings | Purpose
?? | Max Binding
|  | 1..1 | CodeableConcept | The language which can be used to communicate with the patient about his or her health Binding: ?? (preferred): A human language.
Additional Bindings | Purpose
?? | Max Binding
| Example/preferred bindings differ at Patient.communication.language using binding from PatientPcsp
preferred |  | 0..1 | boolean | Language preference indicator |  | 0..1 | boolean | Language preference indicator |
Slices for generalPractitioner | S | 0..* | Reference(Organization | Practitioner | PractitionerRole) | Patient's nominated primary care provider Slice: Unordered, Open by type:resolve() | SO | 0..* | Reference(Organization | Practitioner | PractitionerRole) | Patient's nominated primary care provider Slice: Unordered, Open by type:resolve()
Obligations | Actor | Source
SHALL:populate-if-known | Creator (IPS) | from Patient (IPS)
SHALL:handle | Consumer (IPS) | from Patient (IPS)
SHOULD:display | Consumer (IPS) | from Patient (IPS)
managingOrganization | Σ | 0..1 | Reference(Organization) | Organization that is the custodian of the patient record | Σ | 0..1 | Reference(Organization) | Organization that is the custodian of the patient record |
link | ?!Σ | 0..* | BackboneElement | Link to another patient resource that concerns the same actual person | ?!Σ | 0..* | BackboneElement | Link to another patient resource that concerns the same actual person |
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations |
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized |
other | Σ | 1..1 | Reference(Patient | RelatedPerson) | The other patient or related person resource that the link refers to | Σ | 1..1 | Reference(Patient | RelatedPerson) | The other patient or related person resource that the link refers to |
type | Σ | 1..1 | code | replaced-by | replaces | refer | seealso Binding: ?? (required): The type of link between this patient resource and another patient resource. | Σ | 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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