Connectathon 11 Snapshot

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Common extensions for ElementDefinition data type

Defines "common" extensions for use with the DataElement data type

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Extensions:
elementdefinition-identifierExternal Identifier associated with this element :

External Identifiers associated with this element - these are identifiers that are associated with the concept this element represents.

elementdefinition-questionPrompt for element phrased as question :

The default/suggested phrasing to use when prompting a human to capture the data element in question form (e.g. In a survey).

elementdefinition-allowedUnitsUnits to use for measured value :

Identifies the units of measure in which the element should be captured or expressed.

elementdefinition-maxValueSetMaximum Value Set (when strength = extensible) :

The maximum allowable value set, for use when the binding strength is 'extensible'. This value set is the value set from which extensions can be taken from.

elementdefinition-minValueSetMinimum Value Set (what system must support) :

The minimum allowable value set, for use when the binding strength is 'required' or 'extensible'. This value set is the minimum value set that any conformant system SHALL support.

elementdefinition-equivalenceequivalent | equal | wider | subsumes | narrower | specializes | inexact | unmatched | disjoint :

The level of equivalence between the element containing the mapping and the element mapped to.