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StructureDefinition: elementdefinition-de

The official URL for this profile is: 

http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/elementdefinition-de

Identifies how the ElementDefinition data type is used when it appears within a data element

This profile was published on Sat, Feb 28, 2015 00:00+1100 as a draft by Health Level Seven International (Orders and Observations).

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This structure is derived from ElementDefinition.

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. ElementDefinition ∑ I0..*ElementDefinitionDefinition of an element in a resource or extension
eld-13: Types must be unique by the combination of code and profile
eld-14: Constraints must be unique by key
eld-11: Binding can only be present for coded elements, string, and uri
eld-8: Pattern and value are mutually exclusive
eld-15: default value and meaningWhenMissing are mutually exclusive
eld-2: Min <= Max
eld-7: Pattern may only be specified if there is one type
eld-6: Fixed value may only be specified if there is one type
eld-5: Either a namereference or a fixed value (but not both) is permitted
... elementdefinition-question 0..*stringExtension
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/elementdefinition-question
... elementdefinition-allowedUnits 0..1CodeableConcept, Reference(ValueSet)Extension
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/elementdefinition-allowedUnits
... path ∑1..1stringThe path of the element (see the Detailed Descriptions)
... name ∑0..1stringName for this particular element definition (reference target)
... label ∑0..1stringName for element to display with or prompt for element
... code ∑0..*CodingDefining code
Binding: LOINC Codes (example)
... definition ∑0..1markdownFull formal definition as narrative text
... comments ∑0..1markdownComments about the use of this element
... requirements ∑0..1markdownWhy is this needed?
... alias ∑0..*stringOther names
... min ∑ I0..1integerMinimum Cardinality
... max ∑ I0..1stringMaximum Cardinality (a number or *)
eld-3: Max SHALL be a number or "*"
... base ∑0..1ElementBase definition information for tools
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional Content defined by implementations
.... path ∑1..1stringPath that identifies the base element
.... min ∑1..1integerMin cardinality of the base element
.... max ∑1..1stringMax cardinality of the base element
... type ∑ I0..*ElementData type and Profile for this element
eld-4: Aggregation may only be specified if one of the allowed types for the element is a resource
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional Content defined by implementations
.... code ∑1..1codeName of Data type or Resource
Binding: FHIRDefinedType (required)
... defaultValue[x] ∑ I0..1boolean, integer, decimal, base64Binary, instant, string, uri, date, dateTime, time, code, oid, id, unsignedInt, positiveInt, markdown, Annotation, Attachment, Identifier, CodeableConcept, Coding, Quantity, Range, Period, Ratio, SampledData, Signature, HumanName, Address, ContactPoint, Timing, Reference(Reference), MetaSpecified value it missing from instance
... meaningWhenMissing ∑ I0..1markdownImplicit meaning when this element is missing
... example[x] ∑0..1boolean, integer, decimal, base64Binary, instant, string, uri, date, dateTime, time, code, oid, id, unsignedInt, positiveInt, markdown, Annotation, Attachment, Identifier, CodeableConcept, Coding, Quantity, Range, Period, Ratio, SampledData, Signature, HumanName, Address, ContactPoint, Timing, Reference(Reference), MetaExample value: [as defined for type]
... minValue[x] ∑0..1boolean, integer, decimal, base64Binary, instant, string, uri, date, dateTime, time, code, oid, id, unsignedInt, positiveInt, markdown, Annotation, Attachment, Identifier, CodeableConcept, Coding, Quantity, Range, Period, Ratio, SampledData, Signature, HumanName, Address, ContactPoint, Timing, Reference(Reference), MetaMinimum Allowed Value (for some types)
... maxValue[x] ∑0..1boolean, integer, decimal, base64Binary, instant, string, uri, date, dateTime, time, code, oid, id, unsignedInt, positiveInt, markdown, Annotation, Attachment, Identifier, CodeableConcept, Coding, Quantity, Range, Period, Ratio, SampledData, Signature, HumanName, Address, ContactPoint, Timing, Reference(Reference), MetaMaximum Allowed Value (for some types)
... maxLength ∑0..1integerMax length for strings
... condition ∑0..*idReference to invariant about presence
... constraint ∑0..*ElementCondition that must evaluate to true
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional Content defined by implementations
.... key ∑ I1..1idTarget of 'condition' reference above
.... requirements ∑0..1stringWhy this constraint necessary or appropriate
.... severity ∑1..1codeerror | warning
Binding: ConstraintSeverity (required)
.... human ∑1..1stringHuman description of constraint
.... xpath ∑1..1stringXPath expression of constraint
... mustSupport ∑0..1booleanIf the element must supported
... binding ∑ I0..1ElementValueSet details if this is coded
eld-10: provide either a reference or a description (or both)
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional Content defined by implementations
.... strength ∑1..1coderequired | extensible | preferred | example
Binding: BindingStrength (required)
.... description ∑ I0..1stringHuman explanation of the value set
.... valueSet[x] ∑ I0..1uri, Reference(ValueSet)Source of value set
eld-12: URI SHALL start with http:// or https://
... mapping ∑0..*ElementMap element to another set of definitions
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional Content defined by implementations
.... identity ∑1..1idReference to mapping declaration
.... language ∑0..1codeComputable language of mapping
Binding: IETF BCP-13 (required)
.... map ∑1..1stringDetails of the mapping

doco Documentation for this format

todo

This structure is derived from ElementDefinition.

Snapshot View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. ElementDefinition ∑ I0..*ElementDefinitionDefinition of an element in a resource or extension
eld-13: Types must be unique by the combination of code and profile
eld-14: Constraints must be unique by key
eld-11: Binding can only be present for coded elements, string, and uri
eld-8: Pattern and value are mutually exclusive
eld-15: default value and meaningWhenMissing are mutually exclusive
eld-2: Min <= Max
eld-7: Pattern may only be specified if there is one type
eld-6: Fixed value may only be specified if there is one type
eld-5: Either a namereference or a fixed value (but not both) is permitted
... elementdefinition-question 0..*stringExtension
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/elementdefinition-question
... elementdefinition-allowedUnits 0..1CodeableConcept, Reference(ValueSet)Extension
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/elementdefinition-allowedUnits
... path ∑1..1stringThe path of the element (see the Detailed Descriptions)
... name ∑0..1stringName for this particular element definition (reference target)
... label ∑0..1stringName for element to display with or prompt for element
... code ∑0..*CodingDefining code
Binding: LOINC Codes (example)
... definition ∑0..1markdownFull formal definition as narrative text
... comments ∑0..1markdownComments about the use of this element
... requirements ∑0..1markdownWhy is this needed?
... alias ∑0..*stringOther names
... min ∑ I0..1integerMinimum Cardinality
... max ∑ I0..1stringMaximum Cardinality (a number or *)
eld-3: Max SHALL be a number or "*"
... base ∑0..1ElementBase definition information for tools
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional Content defined by implementations
.... path ∑1..1stringPath that identifies the base element
.... min ∑1..1integerMin cardinality of the base element
.... max ∑1..1stringMax cardinality of the base element
... type ∑ I0..*ElementData type and Profile for this element
eld-4: Aggregation may only be specified if one of the allowed types for the element is a resource
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional Content defined by implementations
.... code ∑1..1codeName of Data type or Resource
Binding: FHIRDefinedType (required)
... defaultValue[x] ∑ I0..1boolean, integer, decimal, base64Binary, instant, string, uri, date, dateTime, time, code, oid, id, unsignedInt, positiveInt, markdown, Annotation, Attachment, Identifier, CodeableConcept, Coding, Quantity, Range, Period, Ratio, SampledData, Signature, HumanName, Address, ContactPoint, Timing, Reference(Reference), MetaSpecified value it missing from instance
... meaningWhenMissing ∑ I0..1markdownImplicit meaning when this element is missing
... example[x] ∑0..1boolean, integer, decimal, base64Binary, instant, string, uri, date, dateTime, time, code, oid, id, unsignedInt, positiveInt, markdown, Annotation, Attachment, Identifier, CodeableConcept, Coding, Quantity, Range, Period, Ratio, SampledData, Signature, HumanName, Address, ContactPoint, Timing, Reference(Reference), MetaExample value: [as defined for type]
... minValue[x] ∑0..1boolean, integer, decimal, base64Binary, instant, string, uri, date, dateTime, time, code, oid, id, unsignedInt, positiveInt, markdown, Annotation, Attachment, Identifier, CodeableConcept, Coding, Quantity, Range, Period, Ratio, SampledData, Signature, HumanName, Address, ContactPoint, Timing, Reference(Reference), MetaMinimum Allowed Value (for some types)
... maxValue[x] ∑0..1boolean, integer, decimal, base64Binary, instant, string, uri, date, dateTime, time, code, oid, id, unsignedInt, positiveInt, markdown, Annotation, Attachment, Identifier, CodeableConcept, Coding, Quantity, Range, Period, Ratio, SampledData, Signature, HumanName, Address, ContactPoint, Timing, Reference(Reference), MetaMaximum Allowed Value (for some types)
... maxLength ∑0..1integerMax length for strings
... condition ∑0..*idReference to invariant about presence
... constraint ∑0..*ElementCondition that must evaluate to true
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional Content defined by implementations
.... key ∑ I1..1idTarget of 'condition' reference above
.... requirements ∑0..1stringWhy this constraint necessary or appropriate
.... severity ∑1..1codeerror | warning
Binding: ConstraintSeverity (required)
.... human ∑1..1stringHuman description of constraint
.... xpath ∑1..1stringXPath expression of constraint
... mustSupport ∑0..1booleanIf the element must supported
... binding ∑ I0..1ElementValueSet details if this is coded
eld-10: provide either a reference or a description (or both)
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional Content defined by implementations
.... strength ∑1..1coderequired | extensible | preferred | example
Binding: BindingStrength (required)
.... description ∑ I0..1stringHuman explanation of the value set
.... valueSet[x] ∑ I0..1uri, Reference(ValueSet)Source of value set
eld-12: URI SHALL start with http:// or https://
... mapping ∑0..*ElementMap element to another set of definitions
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional Content defined by implementations
.... identity ∑1..1idReference to mapping declaration
.... language ∑0..1codeComputable language of mapping
Binding: IETF BCP-13 (required)
.... map ∑1..1stringDetails of the mapping

doco Documentation for this format

XML Template

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Other representations of profile: Schematron

Terminology Bindings

PathNameConformanceValueSet
ElementDefinition.codeLOINC CodesexampleLOINC Codes
ElementDefinition.slicing.rulesSlicingRulesrequiredSlicingRules
ElementDefinition.type.codeFHIRDefinedTyperequiredFHIRDefinedType
ElementDefinition.constraint.severityConstraintSeverityrequiredConstraintSeverity
ElementDefinition.binding.strengthBindingStrengthrequiredBindingStrength
ElementDefinition.mapping.language?extrequiredhttp://www.rfc-editor.org/bcp/bcp13.txt

Constraints

IdPathDetailsRequirements
eld-13ElementDefinitionTypes must be unique by the combination of code and profile
XPath: not(exists(for $type in f:type return $type/preceding-sibling::f:type[f:code/@value=$type/f:code/@value and f:profile/@value = $type/f:profile/@value]))
eld-14ElementDefinitionConstraints must be unique by key
XPath: count(f:constraint) = count(distinct-values(f:constraint/f:key/@value))
eld-11ElementDefinitionBinding can only be present for coded elements, string, and uri
XPath: not(exists(f:binding)) or (count(f:type/f:code) = 0) or f:type/f:code/@value=('code','Coding','CodeableConcept','Quantity','Extension', 'string', 'uri')
eld-8ElementDefinitionPattern and value are mutually exclusive
XPath: not(exists(f:*[starts-with(local-name(.), 'pattern')])) or not(exists(f:*[starts-with(local-name(.), 'value')]))
eld-15ElementDefinitiondefault value and meaningWhenMissing are mutually exclusive
XPath: not(exists(f:*[starts-with(local-name(.), 'fixed')])) or not(exists(f:meaningWhenMissing))
eld-2ElementDefinitionMin <= Max
XPath: not(exists(f:min)) or not(exists(f:max)) or (not(f:max/@value) and not(f:min/@value)) or (f:max/@value = '*') or (number(f:max/@value) >= f:min/@value)
eld-7ElementDefinitionPattern may only be specified if there is one type
XPath: not(exists(f:*[starts-with(local-name(.), 'pattern')])) or (count(f:type)=1)
eld-6ElementDefinitionFixed value may only be specified if there is one type
XPath: not(exists(f:*[starts-with(local-name(.), 'fixed')])) or (count(f:type)=1)
eld-5ElementDefinitionEither a namereference or a fixed value (but not both) is permitted
XPath: not(exists(f:nameReference) and exists(f:*[starts-with(local-name(.), 'value')]))
eld-3ElementDefinition.maxMax SHALL be a number or "*"
XPath: @value='*' or (normalize-space(@value)!='' and normalize-space(translate(@value, '0123456789',''))='')
eld-4ElementDefinition.typeAggregation may only be specified if one of the allowed types for the element is a resource
XPath: not(exists(f:aggregation)) or exists(f:code[@value = 'Reference'])
eld-10ElementDefinition.bindingprovide either a reference or a description (or both)
XPath: (exists(f:valueSetUri) or exists(f:valueSetReference)) or exists(f:description)
eld-12ElementDefinition.binding.valueSet[x]URI SHALL start with http:// or https://
XPath: starts-with(string(@value), 'http:') or starts-with(string(@value), 'https:')
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