General-extensions - FHIR v1.2.0

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General Extensions for use by FHIR Implementers

A set of general extensions defined for the convenience of implementers that use FHIR resources

Content

Extensions:
data-absent-reason	Data Absent Reason : Provides a reason why the expected value or elements in the element that is extended are missing.
birthPlace	Place of Birth for patient : The registered place of birth of the patient. A sytem may use the address.text if they don't store the birthPlace address in discrete elements.
body-site-instance	Target anatomic location or structure : Record details about the anatomical location of a specimen or body part. This resource may be used when a coded concept does not provide the necessary detail needed for the use case.