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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.
This structure is derived from ElementDefinition.
Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints |
---|---|---|---|---|
ElementDefinition | I | 0..* | ElementDefinition | Definition of an element in a resource or extension |
id | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |
extension | I | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url |
elementdefinition-question | I | 0..* | string | Prompt for element phrased as question URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/elementdefinition-question |
elementdefinition-allowedUnits | I | 0..1 | CodeableConcept, canonical(ValueSet) | Units to use for measured value URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/elementdefinition-allowedUnits Binding: UCUM Codes (required) |
modifierExtension | ?!ΣI | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized |
path | ΣI | 1..1 | string | Path of the element in the hierarchy of elements |
sliceName | ΣI | 0..1 | string | Name for this particular element (in a set of slices) |
sliceIsConstraining | ΣI | 0..1 | boolean | If this slice definition constrains an inherited slice definition (or not) |
label | ΣI | 0..1 | string | Name for element to display with or prompt for element |
code | ΣI | 0..* | Coding | Corresponding codes in terminologies Binding: LOINC Codes (example) |
definition | ΣI | 0..1 | markdown | Full formal definition as narrative text |
comment | ΣI | 0..1 | markdown | Comments about the use of this element |
requirements | ΣI | 0..1 | markdown | Why this resource has been created |
alias | ΣI | 0..* | string | Other names |
min | ΣI | 0..1 | unsignedInt | Minimum Cardinality |
max | ΣI | 0..1 | string | Maximum Cardinality (a number or *) eld-3: Max SHALL be a number or "*" |
base | ΣI | 0..1 | Element | Base definition information for tools |
id | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |
extension | I | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url |
path | ΣI | 1..1 | string | Path that identifies the base element |
min | ΣI | 1..1 | unsignedInt | Min cardinality of the base element |
max | ΣI | 1..1 | string | Max cardinality of the base element |
type | ΣI | 0..* | Element | Data type and Profile for this element |
id | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |
extension | I | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url |
code | ΣI | 1..1 | uri | Data type or Resource (reference to definition) Binding: FHIRDefinedType (extensible) |
targetProfile | ΣI | 0..* | canonical(StructureDefinition | ImplementationGuide) | Profile (StructureDefinition or IG) on the Reference/canonical target - one must apply |
versioning | ΣI | 0..1 | code | either | independent | specific Binding: ReferenceVersionRules (required) |
defaultValue[x] | ΣI | 0..1 | Specified value if missing from instance | |
defaultValueBase64Binary | base64Binary | |||
defaultValueBoolean | boolean | |||
defaultValueCanonical | canonical(Any) | |||
defaultValueCode | code | |||
defaultValueDate | date | |||
defaultValueDateTime | dateTime | |||
defaultValueDecimal | decimal | |||
defaultValueId | id | |||
defaultValueInstant | instant | |||
defaultValueInteger | integer | |||
defaultValueInteger64 | integer64 | |||
defaultValueMarkdown | markdown | |||
defaultValueOid | oid | |||
defaultValuePositiveInt | positiveInt | |||
defaultValueString | string | |||
defaultValueTime | time | |||
defaultValueUnsignedInt | unsignedInt | |||
defaultValueUri | uri | |||
defaultValueUrl | url | |||
defaultValueUuid | uuid | |||
defaultValueAddress | Address | |||
defaultValueAge | Age | |||
defaultValueAnnotation | Annotation | |||
defaultValueAttachment | Attachment | |||
defaultValueCodeableConcept | CodeableConcept | |||
defaultValueCoding | Coding | |||
defaultValueContactPoint | ContactPoint | |||
defaultValueCount | Count | |||
defaultValueDistance | Distance | |||
defaultValueDuration | Duration | |||
defaultValueHumanName | HumanName | |||
defaultValueIdentifier | Identifier | |||
defaultValueMoney | Money | |||
defaultValuePeriod | Period | |||
defaultValueQuantity | Quantity | |||
defaultValueRange | Range | |||
defaultValueRatio | Ratio | |||
defaultValueReference | Reference(Any) | |||
defaultValueSampledData | SampledData | |||
defaultValueSignature | Signature | |||
defaultValueTiming | Timing | |||
defaultValueContactDetail | ContactDetail | |||
defaultValueContributor | Contributor | |||
defaultValueDataRequirement | DataRequirement | |||
defaultValueExpression | Expression | |||
defaultValueParameterDefinition | ParameterDefinition | |||
defaultValueRelatedArtifact | RelatedArtifact | |||
defaultValueTriggerDefinition | TriggerDefinition | |||
defaultValueUsageContext | UsageContext | |||
defaultValueDosage | Dosage | |||
defaultValueMeta | Meta | |||
meaningWhenMissing | ΣI | 0..1 | markdown | Implicit meaning when this element is missing |
orderMeaning | ΣI | 0..1 | string | What the order of the elements means |
example | ΣI | 0..* | Element | Example value (as defined for type) |
id | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |
extension | I | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url |
label | ΣI | 1..1 | string | Describes the purpose of this example |
value[x] | ΣI | 1..1 | Value of Example (one of allowed types) | |
valueBase64Binary | base64Binary | |||
valueBoolean | boolean | |||
valueCanonical | canonical(Any) | |||
valueCode | code | |||
valueDate | date | |||
valueDateTime | dateTime | |||
valueDecimal | decimal | |||
valueId | id | |||
valueInstant | instant | |||
valueInteger | integer | |||
valueInteger64 | integer64 | |||
valueMarkdown | markdown | |||
valueOid | oid | |||
valuePositiveInt | positiveInt | |||
valueString | string | |||
valueTime | time | |||
valueUnsignedInt | unsignedInt | |||
valueUri | uri | |||
valueUrl | url | |||
valueUuid | uuid | |||
valueAddress | Address | |||
valueAge | Age | |||
valueAnnotation | Annotation | |||
valueAttachment | Attachment | |||
valueCodeableConcept | CodeableConcept | |||
valueCoding | Coding | |||
valueContactPoint | ContactPoint | |||
valueCount | Count | |||
valueDistance | Distance | |||
valueDuration | Duration | |||
valueHumanName | HumanName | |||
valueIdentifier | Identifier | |||
valueMoney | Money | |||
valuePeriod | Period | |||
valueQuantity | Quantity | |||
valueRange | Range | |||
valueRatio | Ratio | |||
valueReference | Reference(Any) | |||
valueSampledData | SampledData | |||
valueSignature | Signature | |||
valueTiming | Timing | |||
valueContactDetail | ContactDetail | |||
valueContributor | Contributor | |||
valueDataRequirement | DataRequirement | |||
valueExpression | Expression | |||
valueParameterDefinition | ParameterDefinition | |||
valueRelatedArtifact | RelatedArtifact | |||
valueTriggerDefinition | TriggerDefinition | |||
valueUsageContext | UsageContext | |||
valueDosage | Dosage | |||
valueMeta | Meta | |||
minValue[x] | ΣI | 0..1 | Minimum Allowed Value (for some types) | |
minValueDate | date | |||
minValueDateTime | dateTime | |||
minValueInstant | instant | |||
minValueTime | time | |||
minValueDecimal | decimal | |||
minValueInteger | integer | |||
minValueInteger64 | integer64 | |||
minValuePositiveInt | positiveInt | |||
minValueUnsignedInt | unsignedInt | |||
minValueQuantity | Quantity | |||
maxValue[x] | ΣI | 0..1 | Maximum Allowed Value (for some types) | |
maxValueDate | date | |||
maxValueDateTime | dateTime | |||
maxValueInstant | instant | |||
maxValueTime | time | |||
maxValueDecimal | decimal | |||
maxValueInteger | integer | |||
maxValueInteger64 | integer64 | |||
maxValuePositiveInt | positiveInt | |||
maxValueUnsignedInt | unsignedInt | |||
maxValueQuantity | Quantity | |||
maxLength | ΣI | 0..1 | integer | Max length for strings |
condition | ΣI | 0..* | id | Reference to invariant about presence |
constraint | ΣI | 0..* | Element | Condition that must evaluate to true eld-21: Constraints should have an expression or else validators will not be able to enforce them |
id | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |
extension | I | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url |
key | ΣI | 1..1 | id | Target of 'condition' reference above |
requirements | ΣI | 0..1 | string | Why this constraint is necessary or appropriate |
severity | ΣI | 1..1 | code | error | warning Binding: ConstraintSeverity (required) |
human | ΣI | 1..1 | string | Human description of constraint |
expression | ΣI | 0..1 | string | FHIRPath expression of constraint |
xpath | ΣI | 0..1 | string | XPath expression of constraint |
source | ΣI | 0..1 | canonical(StructureDefinition) | Reference to original source of constraint |
mustSupport | ΣI | 0..1 | boolean | If the element must be supported |
isModifierReason | ΣI | 0..1 | string | Reason that this element is marked as a modifier |
binding | ΣI | 0..1 | Element | ValueSet details if this is coded eld-12: ValueSet SHALL start with http:// or https:// or urn: |
id | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |
extension | I | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url |
strength | ΣI | 1..1 | code | required | extensible | preferred | example Binding: BindingStrength (required) |
description | ΣI | 0..1 | string | Human explanation of the value set |
valueSet | ΣI | 0..1 | canonical(ValueSet) | Source of value set |
mapping | ΣI | 0..* | Element | Map element to another set of definitions |
id | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |
extension | I | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url |
identity | ΣI | 1..1 | id | Reference to mapping declaration |
language | ΣI | 0..1 | code | Computable language of mapping Binding: MimeType (required) |
map | ΣI | 1..1 | string | Details of the mapping |
comment | ΣI | 0..1 | string | Comments about the mapping or its use |
Documentation for this format |
<!-- DataElement constraint on ElementDefinition data type --> <ElementDefinition xmlns="http://hl7.org/fhir" > <!-- from Element: extension --> <modifierExtension><!-- 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized --></modifierExtension> <path value="[string]"/><!-- 1..1 Path of the element in the hierarchy of elements --> <representation value="[code]"/><!-- 0..0 xmlAttr | xmlText | typeAttr | cdaText | xhtml --> <sliceName value="[string]"/><!-- 0..1 Name for this particular element (in a set of slices) --> <sliceIsConstraining value="[boolean]"/><!-- 0..1 If this slice definition constrains an inherited slice definition (or not) --> <label value="[string]"/><!-- 0..1 Name for element to display with or prompt for element --> <code><!-- 0..* Coding Corresponding codes in terminologies --></code> <slicing> 0..0 Element <!-- 0..0 This element is sliced - slices follow --> </slicing> <short value="[string]"/><!-- 0..0 Concise definition for space-constrained presentation --> <definition value="[markdown]"/><!-- 0..1 Full formal definition as narrative text --> <comment value="[markdown]"/><!-- 0..1 Comments about the use of this element --> <requirements value="[markdown]"/><!-- 0..1 Why this resource has been created --> <alias value="[string]"/><!-- 0..* Other names --> <min value="[unsignedInt]"/><!-- 0..1 Minimum Cardinality --> <max value="[string]"/><!-- 0..1 Maximum Cardinality (a number or *) --> <base> 0..1 Element <!-- 0..1 Base definition information for tools --> <path value="[string]"/><!-- 1..1 Path that identifies the base element --> <min value="[unsignedInt]"/><!-- 1..1 Min cardinality of the base element --> <max value="[string]"/><!-- 1..1 Max cardinality of the base element --> </base> <contentReference value="[uri]"/><!-- 0..0 Reference to definition of content for the element --> <type> 0..* Element <!-- 0..* Data type and Profile for this element --> <code value="[uri]"/><!-- 1..1 Data type or Resource (reference to definition) --> <profile value="[canonical]"/><!-- 0..0 Profiles (StructureDefinition or IG) - one must apply --> <targetProfile value="[canonical]"/><!-- 0..* Profile (StructureDefinition or IG) on the Reference/canonical target - one must apply --> <aggregation value="[code]"/><!-- 0..0 contained | referenced | bundled - how aggregated --> <versioning value="[code]"/><!-- 0..1 either | independent | specific --> </type> <defaultValue[x]><!-- 0..1 base64Binary|boolean|canonical| code|date|dateTime|decimal|id|instant|integer|integer64|markdown|oid| positiveInt|string|time|unsignedInt|uri|url|uuid|Address|Age|Annotation| Attachment|CodeableConcept|Coding|ContactPoint|Count|Distance|Duration| HumanName|Identifier|Money|Period|Quantity|Range|Ratio|Reference|SampledData| Signature|Timing|ContactDetail|Contributor|DataRequirement|Expression| ParameterDefinition|RelatedArtifact|TriggerDefinition|UsageContext|Dosage| Meta Specified value if missing from instance --></defaultValue[x]> <meaningWhenMissing value="[markdown]"/><!-- 0..1 Implicit meaning when this element is missing --> <orderMeaning value="[string]"/><!-- 0..1 What the order of the elements means --> <fixed[x]><!-- 0..0 base64Binary|boolean|canonical|code|date| dateTime|decimal|id|instant|integer|integer64|markdown|oid|positiveInt|string| time|unsignedInt|uri|url|uuid|Address|Age|Annotation|Attachment| CodeableConcept|Coding|ContactPoint|Count|Distance|Duration|HumanName| Identifier|Money|Period|Quantity|Range|Ratio|Reference|SampledData|Signature| Timing|ContactDetail|Contributor|DataRequirement|Expression| ParameterDefinition|RelatedArtifact|TriggerDefinition|UsageContext|Dosage| Meta Value must be exactly this --></fixed[x]> <pattern[x]><!-- 0..0 base64Binary|boolean|canonical|code| date|dateTime|decimal|id|instant|integer|integer64|markdown|oid|positiveInt| string|time|unsignedInt|uri|url|uuid|Address|Age|Annotation|Attachment| CodeableConcept|Coding|ContactPoint|Count|Distance|Duration|HumanName| Identifier|Money|Period|Quantity|Range|Ratio|Reference|SampledData|Signature| Timing|ContactDetail|Contributor|DataRequirement|Expression| ParameterDefinition|RelatedArtifact|TriggerDefinition|UsageContext|Dosage| Meta Value must have at least these property values --></pattern[x]> <example> 0..* Element <!-- 0..* Example value (as defined for type) --> <label value="[string]"/><!-- 1..1 Describes the purpose of this example --> <value[x]><!-- 1..1 base64Binary|boolean|canonical| code|date|dateTime|decimal|id|instant|integer|integer64|markdown|oid| positiveInt|string|time|unsignedInt|uri|url|uuid|Address|Age|Annotation| Attachment|CodeableConcept|Coding|ContactPoint|Count|Distance|Duration| HumanName|Identifier|Money|Period|Quantity|Range|Ratio|Reference|SampledData| Signature|Timing|ContactDetail|Contributor|DataRequirement|Expression| ParameterDefinition|RelatedArtifact|TriggerDefinition|UsageContext|Dosage| Meta Value of Example (one of allowed types) --></value[x]> </example> <minValue[x]><!-- 0..1 date|dateTime|instant|time|decimal| integer|integer64|positiveInt|unsignedInt|Quantity Minimum Allowed Value (for some types) --></minValue[x]> <maxValue[x]><!-- 0..1 date|dateTime|instant|time|decimal| integer|integer64|positiveInt|unsignedInt|Quantity Maximum Allowed Value (for some types) --></maxValue[x]> <maxLength value="[integer]"/><!-- 0..1 Max length for strings --> <condition value="[id]"/><!-- 0..* Reference to invariant about presence --> <constraint> 0..* Element <!-- 0..* Condition that must evaluate to true --> <key value="[id]"/><!-- 1..1 Target of 'condition' reference above --> <requirements value="[string]"/><!-- 0..1 Why this constraint is necessary or appropriate --> <severity value="[code]"/><!-- 1..1 error | warning --> <human value="[string]"/><!-- 1..1 Human description of constraint --> <expression value="[string]"/><!-- 0..1 FHIRPath expression of constraint --> <xpath value="[string]"/><!-- 0..1 XPath expression of constraint --> <source value="[canonical]"/><!-- 0..1 Reference to original source of constraint --> </constraint> <mustSupport value="[boolean]"/><!-- 0..1 If the element must be supported --> <isModifier value="[boolean]"/><!-- 0..0 If this modifies the meaning of other elements --> <isModifierReason value="[string]"/><!-- 0..1 Reason that this element is marked as a modifier --> <isSummary value="[boolean]"/><!-- 0..0 Include when _summary = true? --> <binding> 0..1 Element <!-- 0..1 ValueSet details if this is coded --> <strength value="[code]"/><!-- 1..1 required | extensible | preferred | example --> <description value="[string]"/><!-- 0..1 Human explanation of the value set --> <valueSet value="[canonical]"/><!-- 0..1 Source of value set --> </binding> <mapping> 0..* Element <!-- 0..* Map element to another set of definitions --> <identity value="[id]"/><!-- 1..1 Reference to mapping declaration --> <language value="[code]"/><!-- 0..1 Computable language of mapping --> <map value="[string]"/><!-- 1..1 Details of the mapping --> <comment value="[string]"/><!-- 0..1 Comments about the mapping or its use --> </mapping> </ElementDefinition>
{ // DataElement constraint on ElementDefinition data type // from Element: extension "extension" : [ // sliced by value:url in the specified order, Open { // Prompt for element phrased as question // C? // from Element: extension }, { // Units to use for measured value // C? // from Element: extension } ], "modifierExtension" : [{ Extension }], // C?Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized "path" : "<string>", // C? R! Path of the element in the hierarchy of elements "sliceName" : "<string>", // C?Name for this particular element (in a set of slices) "sliceIsConstraining" : <boolean>, // C?If this slice definition constrains an inherited slice definition (or not) "label" : "<string>", // C?Name for element to display with or prompt for element "code" : [{ Coding }], // C?Corresponding codes in terminologies "definition" : "<markdown>", // C?Full formal definition as narrative text "comment" : "<markdown>", // C?Comments about the use of this element "requirements" : "<markdown>", // C?Why this resource has been created "alias" : ["<string>"], // C?Other names "min" : "<unsignedInt>", // C?Minimum Cardinality "max" : "<string>", // C?Maximum Cardinality (a number or *) "base" : { Element }, // C?Base definition information for tools "type" : [{ Element }], // C?Data type and Profile for this element // value[x]: Specified value if missing from instance. One of these 51: "defaultValueBase64Binary" : "<base64Binary>", // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueBoolean" : <boolean>, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueCanonical" : "<canonical>", // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueCode" : "<code>", // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueDate" : "<date>", // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueDateTime" : "<dateTime>", // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueDecimal" : <decimal>, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueId" : "<id>", // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueInstant" : "<instant>", // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueInteger" : <integer>, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueInteger64" : "<integer64>", // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueMarkdown" : "<markdown>", // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueOid" : "<oid>", // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValuePositiveInt" : "<positiveInt>", // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueString" : "<string>", // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueTime" : "<time>", // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueUnsignedInt" : "<unsignedInt>", // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueUri" : "<uri>", // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueUrl" : "<url>" // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueUuid" : "<uuid>", // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueAddress" : { Address }, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueAge" : { Age }, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueAnnotation" : { Annotation }, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueAttachment" : { Attachment }, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueCodeableConcept" : { CodeableConcept }, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueCoding" : { Coding }, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueContactPoint" : { ContactPoint }, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueCount" : { Count }, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueDistance" : { Distance }, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueDuration" : { Duration }, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueHumanName" : { HumanName }, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueIdentifier" : { Identifier }, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueMoney" : { Money }, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValuePeriod" : { Period }, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueQuantity" : { Quantity }, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueRange" : { Range }, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueRatio" : { Ratio }, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueReference" : { Reference }, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueSampledData" : { SampledData }, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueSignature" : { Signature }, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueTiming" : { Timing }, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueContactDetail" : { ContactDetail }, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueContributor" : { Contributor }, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueDataRequirement" : { DataRequirement }, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueExpression" : { Expression }, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueParameterDefinition" : { ParameterDefinition }, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueRelatedArtifact" : { RelatedArtifact }, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueTriggerDefinition" : { TriggerDefinition }, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueUsageContext" : { UsageContext }, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueDosage" : { Dosage }, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueMeta" : { Meta }, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "meaningWhenMissing" : "<markdown>", // C?Implicit meaning when this element is missing "orderMeaning" : "<string>", // C?What the order of the elements means // value[x]: Value must be exactly this. One of these 51: // value[x]: Value must have at least these property values. One of these 51: "example" : [{ Element }], // C?Example value (as defined for type) // value[x]: Minimum Allowed Value (for some types). One of these 10: "minValueDate" : "<date>", // C?Minimum Allowed Value (for some types) "minValueDateTime" : "<dateTime>", // C?Minimum Allowed Value (for some types) "minValueInstant" : "<instant>", // C?Minimum Allowed Value (for some types) "minValueTime" : "<time>", // C?Minimum Allowed Value (for some types) "minValueDecimal" : <decimal>, // C?Minimum Allowed Value (for some types) "minValueInteger" : <integer>, // C?Minimum Allowed Value (for some types) "minValueInteger64" : "<integer64>", // C?Minimum Allowed Value (for some types) "minValuePositiveInt" : "<positiveInt>", // C?Minimum Allowed Value (for some types) "minValueUnsignedInt" : "<unsignedInt>", // C?Minimum Allowed Value (for some types) "minValueQuantity" : { Quantity }, // C?Minimum Allowed Value (for some types) // value[x]: Maximum Allowed Value (for some types). One of these 10: "maxValueDate" : "<date>", // C?Maximum Allowed Value (for some types) "maxValueDateTime" : "<dateTime>", // C?Maximum Allowed Value (for some types) "maxValueInstant" : "<instant>", // C?Maximum Allowed Value (for some types) "maxValueTime" : "<time>", // C?Maximum Allowed Value (for some types) "maxValueDecimal" : <decimal>, // C?Maximum Allowed Value (for some types) "maxValueInteger" : <integer>, // C?Maximum Allowed Value (for some types) "maxValueInteger64" : "<integer64>", // C?Maximum Allowed Value (for some types) "maxValuePositiveInt" : "<positiveInt>", // C?Maximum Allowed Value (for some types) "maxValueUnsignedInt" : "<unsignedInt>", // C?Maximum Allowed Value (for some types) "maxValueQuantity" : { Quantity }, // C?Maximum Allowed Value (for some types) "maxLength" : <integer>, // C?Max length for strings "condition" : ["<id>"], // C?Reference to invariant about presence "constraint" : [{ Element }], // C?Condition that must evaluate to true "mustSupport" : <boolean>, // C?If the element must be supported "isModifierReason" : "<string>", // C?Reason that this element is marked as a modifier "binding" : { Element }, // C?ValueSet details if this is coded "mapping" : [{ Element }], // C?Map element to another set of definitions }
This structure is derived from ElementDefinition.
Differential View
This structure is derived from ElementDefinition.
Snapshot View
Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints |
---|---|---|---|---|
ElementDefinition | I | 0..* | ElementDefinition | Definition of an element in a resource or extension |
id | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |
extension | I | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url |
elementdefinition-question | I | 0..* | string | Prompt for element phrased as question URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/elementdefinition-question |
elementdefinition-allowedUnits | I | 0..1 | CodeableConcept, canonical(ValueSet) | Units to use for measured value URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/elementdefinition-allowedUnits Binding: UCUM Codes (required) |
modifierExtension | ?!ΣI | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized |
path | ΣI | 1..1 | string | Path of the element in the hierarchy of elements |
sliceName | ΣI | 0..1 | string | Name for this particular element (in a set of slices) |
sliceIsConstraining | ΣI | 0..1 | boolean | If this slice definition constrains an inherited slice definition (or not) |
label | ΣI | 0..1 | string | Name for element to display with or prompt for element |
code | ΣI | 0..* | Coding | Corresponding codes in terminologies Binding: LOINC Codes (example) |
definition | ΣI | 0..1 | markdown | Full formal definition as narrative text |
comment | ΣI | 0..1 | markdown | Comments about the use of this element |
requirements | ΣI | 0..1 | markdown | Why this resource has been created |
alias | ΣI | 0..* | string | Other names |
min | ΣI | 0..1 | unsignedInt | Minimum Cardinality |
max | ΣI | 0..1 | string | Maximum Cardinality (a number or *) eld-3: Max SHALL be a number or "*" |
base | ΣI | 0..1 | Element | Base definition information for tools |
id | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |
extension | I | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url |
path | ΣI | 1..1 | string | Path that identifies the base element |
min | ΣI | 1..1 | unsignedInt | Min cardinality of the base element |
max | ΣI | 1..1 | string | Max cardinality of the base element |
type | ΣI | 0..* | Element | Data type and Profile for this element |
id | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |
extension | I | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url |
code | ΣI | 1..1 | uri | Data type or Resource (reference to definition) Binding: FHIRDefinedType (extensible) |
targetProfile | ΣI | 0..* | canonical(StructureDefinition | ImplementationGuide) | Profile (StructureDefinition or IG) on the Reference/canonical target - one must apply |
versioning | ΣI | 0..1 | code | either | independent | specific Binding: ReferenceVersionRules (required) |
defaultValue[x] | ΣI | 0..1 | Specified value if missing from instance | |
defaultValueBase64Binary | base64Binary | |||
defaultValueBoolean | boolean | |||
defaultValueCanonical | canonical(Any) | |||
defaultValueCode | code | |||
defaultValueDate | date | |||
defaultValueDateTime | dateTime | |||
defaultValueDecimal | decimal | |||
defaultValueId | id | |||
defaultValueInstant | instant | |||
defaultValueInteger | integer | |||
defaultValueInteger64 | integer64 | |||
defaultValueMarkdown | markdown | |||
defaultValueOid | oid | |||
defaultValuePositiveInt | positiveInt | |||
defaultValueString | string | |||
defaultValueTime | time | |||
defaultValueUnsignedInt | unsignedInt | |||
defaultValueUri | uri | |||
defaultValueUrl | url | |||
defaultValueUuid | uuid | |||
defaultValueAddress | Address | |||
defaultValueAge | Age | |||
defaultValueAnnotation | Annotation | |||
defaultValueAttachment | Attachment | |||
defaultValueCodeableConcept | CodeableConcept | |||
defaultValueCoding | Coding | |||
defaultValueContactPoint | ContactPoint | |||
defaultValueCount | Count | |||
defaultValueDistance | Distance | |||
defaultValueDuration | Duration | |||
defaultValueHumanName | HumanName | |||
defaultValueIdentifier | Identifier | |||
defaultValueMoney | Money | |||
defaultValuePeriod | Period | |||
defaultValueQuantity | Quantity | |||
defaultValueRange | Range | |||
defaultValueRatio | Ratio | |||
defaultValueReference | Reference(Any) | |||
defaultValueSampledData | SampledData | |||
defaultValueSignature | Signature | |||
defaultValueTiming | Timing | |||
defaultValueContactDetail | ContactDetail | |||
defaultValueContributor | Contributor | |||
defaultValueDataRequirement | DataRequirement | |||
defaultValueExpression | Expression | |||
defaultValueParameterDefinition | ParameterDefinition | |||
defaultValueRelatedArtifact | RelatedArtifact | |||
defaultValueTriggerDefinition | TriggerDefinition | |||
defaultValueUsageContext | UsageContext | |||
defaultValueDosage | Dosage | |||
defaultValueMeta | Meta | |||
meaningWhenMissing | ΣI | 0..1 | markdown | Implicit meaning when this element is missing |
orderMeaning | ΣI | 0..1 | string | What the order of the elements means |
example | ΣI | 0..* | Element | Example value (as defined for type) |
id | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |
extension | I | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url |
label | ΣI | 1..1 | string | Describes the purpose of this example |
value[x] | ΣI | 1..1 | Value of Example (one of allowed types) | |
valueBase64Binary | base64Binary | |||
valueBoolean | boolean | |||
valueCanonical | canonical(Any) | |||
valueCode | code | |||
valueDate | date | |||
valueDateTime | dateTime | |||
valueDecimal | decimal | |||
valueId | id | |||
valueInstant | instant | |||
valueInteger | integer | |||
valueInteger64 | integer64 | |||
valueMarkdown | markdown | |||
valueOid | oid | |||
valuePositiveInt | positiveInt | |||
valueString | string | |||
valueTime | time | |||
valueUnsignedInt | unsignedInt | |||
valueUri | uri | |||
valueUrl | url | |||
valueUuid | uuid | |||
valueAddress | Address | |||
valueAge | Age | |||
valueAnnotation | Annotation | |||
valueAttachment | Attachment | |||
valueCodeableConcept | CodeableConcept | |||
valueCoding | Coding | |||
valueContactPoint | ContactPoint | |||
valueCount | Count | |||
valueDistance | Distance | |||
valueDuration | Duration | |||
valueHumanName | HumanName | |||
valueIdentifier | Identifier | |||
valueMoney | Money | |||
valuePeriod | Period | |||
valueQuantity | Quantity | |||
valueRange | Range | |||
valueRatio | Ratio | |||
valueReference | Reference(Any) | |||
valueSampledData | SampledData | |||
valueSignature | Signature | |||
valueTiming | Timing | |||
valueContactDetail | ContactDetail | |||
valueContributor | Contributor | |||
valueDataRequirement | DataRequirement | |||
valueExpression | Expression | |||
valueParameterDefinition | ParameterDefinition | |||
valueRelatedArtifact | RelatedArtifact | |||
valueTriggerDefinition | TriggerDefinition | |||
valueUsageContext | UsageContext | |||
valueDosage | Dosage | |||
valueMeta | Meta | |||
minValue[x] | ΣI | 0..1 | Minimum Allowed Value (for some types) | |
minValueDate | date | |||
minValueDateTime | dateTime | |||
minValueInstant | instant | |||
minValueTime | time | |||
minValueDecimal | decimal | |||
minValueInteger | integer | |||
minValueInteger64 | integer64 | |||
minValuePositiveInt | positiveInt | |||
minValueUnsignedInt | unsignedInt | |||
minValueQuantity | Quantity | |||
maxValue[x] | ΣI | 0..1 | Maximum Allowed Value (for some types) | |
maxValueDate | date | |||
maxValueDateTime | dateTime | |||
maxValueInstant | instant | |||
maxValueTime | time | |||
maxValueDecimal | decimal | |||
maxValueInteger | integer | |||
maxValueInteger64 | integer64 | |||
maxValuePositiveInt | positiveInt | |||
maxValueUnsignedInt | unsignedInt | |||
maxValueQuantity | Quantity | |||
maxLength | ΣI | 0..1 | integer | Max length for strings |
condition | ΣI | 0..* | id | Reference to invariant about presence |
constraint | ΣI | 0..* | Element | Condition that must evaluate to true eld-21: Constraints should have an expression or else validators will not be able to enforce them |
id | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |
extension | I | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url |
key | ΣI | 1..1 | id | Target of 'condition' reference above |
requirements | ΣI | 0..1 | string | Why this constraint is necessary or appropriate |
severity | ΣI | 1..1 | code | error | warning Binding: ConstraintSeverity (required) |
human | ΣI | 1..1 | string | Human description of constraint |
expression | ΣI | 0..1 | string | FHIRPath expression of constraint |
xpath | ΣI | 0..1 | string | XPath expression of constraint |
source | ΣI | 0..1 | canonical(StructureDefinition) | Reference to original source of constraint |
mustSupport | ΣI | 0..1 | boolean | If the element must be supported |
isModifierReason | ΣI | 0..1 | string | Reason that this element is marked as a modifier |
binding | ΣI | 0..1 | Element | ValueSet details if this is coded eld-12: ValueSet SHALL start with http:// or https:// or urn: |
id | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |
extension | I | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url |
strength | ΣI | 1..1 | code | required | extensible | preferred | example Binding: BindingStrength (required) |
description | ΣI | 0..1 | string | Human explanation of the value set |
valueSet | ΣI | 0..1 | canonical(ValueSet) | Source of value set |
mapping | ΣI | 0..* | Element | Map element to another set of definitions |
id | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |
extension | I | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url |
identity | ΣI | 1..1 | id | Reference to mapping declaration |
language | ΣI | 0..1 | code | Computable language of mapping Binding: MimeType (required) |
map | ΣI | 1..1 | string | Details of the mapping |
comment | ΣI | 0..1 | string | Comments about the mapping or its use |
Documentation for this format |
XML Template
<!-- DataElement constraint on ElementDefinition data type --> <ElementDefinition xmlns="http://hl7.org/fhir" > <!-- from Element: extension --> <modifierExtension><!-- 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized --></modifierExtension> <path value="[string]"/><!-- 1..1 Path of the element in the hierarchy of elements --> <representation value="[code]"/><!-- 0..0 xmlAttr | xmlText | typeAttr | cdaText | xhtml --> <sliceName value="[string]"/><!-- 0..1 Name for this particular element (in a set of slices) --> <sliceIsConstraining value="[boolean]"/><!-- 0..1 If this slice definition constrains an inherited slice definition (or not) --> <label value="[string]"/><!-- 0..1 Name for element to display with or prompt for element --> <code><!-- 0..* Coding Corresponding codes in terminologies --></code> <slicing> 0..0 Element <!-- 0..0 This element is sliced - slices follow --> </slicing> <short value="[string]"/><!-- 0..0 Concise definition for space-constrained presentation --> <definition value="[markdown]"/><!-- 0..1 Full formal definition as narrative text --> <comment value="[markdown]"/><!-- 0..1 Comments about the use of this element --> <requirements value="[markdown]"/><!-- 0..1 Why this resource has been created --> <alias value="[string]"/><!-- 0..* Other names --> <min value="[unsignedInt]"/><!-- 0..1 Minimum Cardinality --> <max value="[string]"/><!-- 0..1 Maximum Cardinality (a number or *) --> <base> 0..1 Element <!-- 0..1 Base definition information for tools --> <path value="[string]"/><!-- 1..1 Path that identifies the base element --> <min value="[unsignedInt]"/><!-- 1..1 Min cardinality of the base element --> <max value="[string]"/><!-- 1..1 Max cardinality of the base element --> </base> <contentReference value="[uri]"/><!-- 0..0 Reference to definition of content for the element --> <type> 0..* Element <!-- 0..* Data type and Profile for this element --> <code value="[uri]"/><!-- 1..1 Data type or Resource (reference to definition) --> <profile value="[canonical]"/><!-- 0..0 Profiles (StructureDefinition or IG) - one must apply --> <targetProfile value="[canonical]"/><!-- 0..* Profile (StructureDefinition or IG) on the Reference/canonical target - one must apply --> <aggregation value="[code]"/><!-- 0..0 contained | referenced | bundled - how aggregated --> <versioning value="[code]"/><!-- 0..1 either | independent | specific --> </type> <defaultValue[x]><!-- 0..1 base64Binary|boolean|canonical| code|date|dateTime|decimal|id|instant|integer|integer64|markdown|oid| positiveInt|string|time|unsignedInt|uri|url|uuid|Address|Age|Annotation| Attachment|CodeableConcept|Coding|ContactPoint|Count|Distance|Duration| HumanName|Identifier|Money|Period|Quantity|Range|Ratio|Reference|SampledData| Signature|Timing|ContactDetail|Contributor|DataRequirement|Expression| ParameterDefinition|RelatedArtifact|TriggerDefinition|UsageContext|Dosage| Meta Specified value if missing from instance --></defaultValue[x]> <meaningWhenMissing value="[markdown]"/><!-- 0..1 Implicit meaning when this element is missing --> <orderMeaning value="[string]"/><!-- 0..1 What the order of the elements means --> <fixed[x]><!-- 0..0 base64Binary|boolean|canonical|code|date| dateTime|decimal|id|instant|integer|integer64|markdown|oid|positiveInt|string| time|unsignedInt|uri|url|uuid|Address|Age|Annotation|Attachment| CodeableConcept|Coding|ContactPoint|Count|Distance|Duration|HumanName| Identifier|Money|Period|Quantity|Range|Ratio|Reference|SampledData|Signature| Timing|ContactDetail|Contributor|DataRequirement|Expression| ParameterDefinition|RelatedArtifact|TriggerDefinition|UsageContext|Dosage| Meta Value must be exactly this --></fixed[x]> <pattern[x]><!-- 0..0 base64Binary|boolean|canonical|code| date|dateTime|decimal|id|instant|integer|integer64|markdown|oid|positiveInt| string|time|unsignedInt|uri|url|uuid|Address|Age|Annotation|Attachment| CodeableConcept|Coding|ContactPoint|Count|Distance|Duration|HumanName| Identifier|Money|Period|Quantity|Range|Ratio|Reference|SampledData|Signature| Timing|ContactDetail|Contributor|DataRequirement|Expression| ParameterDefinition|RelatedArtifact|TriggerDefinition|UsageContext|Dosage| Meta Value must have at least these property values --></pattern[x]> <example> 0..* Element <!-- 0..* Example value (as defined for type) --> <label value="[string]"/><!-- 1..1 Describes the purpose of this example --> <value[x]><!-- 1..1 base64Binary|boolean|canonical| code|date|dateTime|decimal|id|instant|integer|integer64|markdown|oid| positiveInt|string|time|unsignedInt|uri|url|uuid|Address|Age|Annotation| Attachment|CodeableConcept|Coding|ContactPoint|Count|Distance|Duration| HumanName|Identifier|Money|Period|Quantity|Range|Ratio|Reference|SampledData| Signature|Timing|ContactDetail|Contributor|DataRequirement|Expression| ParameterDefinition|RelatedArtifact|TriggerDefinition|UsageContext|Dosage| Meta Value of Example (one of allowed types) --></value[x]> </example> <minValue[x]><!-- 0..1 date|dateTime|instant|time|decimal| integer|integer64|positiveInt|unsignedInt|Quantity Minimum Allowed Value (for some types) --></minValue[x]> <maxValue[x]><!-- 0..1 date|dateTime|instant|time|decimal| integer|integer64|positiveInt|unsignedInt|Quantity Maximum Allowed Value (for some types) --></maxValue[x]> <maxLength value="[integer]"/><!-- 0..1 Max length for strings --> <condition value="[id]"/><!-- 0..* Reference to invariant about presence --> <constraint> 0..* Element <!-- 0..* Condition that must evaluate to true --> <key value="[id]"/><!-- 1..1 Target of 'condition' reference above --> <requirements value="[string]"/><!-- 0..1 Why this constraint is necessary or appropriate --> <severity value="[code]"/><!-- 1..1 error | warning --> <human value="[string]"/><!-- 1..1 Human description of constraint --> <expression value="[string]"/><!-- 0..1 FHIRPath expression of constraint --> <xpath value="[string]"/><!-- 0..1 XPath expression of constraint --> <source value="[canonical]"/><!-- 0..1 Reference to original source of constraint --> </constraint> <mustSupport value="[boolean]"/><!-- 0..1 If the element must be supported --> <isModifier value="[boolean]"/><!-- 0..0 If this modifies the meaning of other elements --> <isModifierReason value="[string]"/><!-- 0..1 Reason that this element is marked as a modifier --> <isSummary value="[boolean]"/><!-- 0..0 Include when _summary = true? --> <binding> 0..1 Element <!-- 0..1 ValueSet details if this is coded --> <strength value="[code]"/><!-- 1..1 required | extensible | preferred | example --> <description value="[string]"/><!-- 0..1 Human explanation of the value set --> <valueSet value="[canonical]"/><!-- 0..1 Source of value set --> </binding> <mapping> 0..* Element <!-- 0..* Map element to another set of definitions --> <identity value="[id]"/><!-- 1..1 Reference to mapping declaration --> <language value="[code]"/><!-- 0..1 Computable language of mapping --> <map value="[string]"/><!-- 1..1 Details of the mapping --> <comment value="[string]"/><!-- 0..1 Comments about the mapping or its use --> </mapping> </ElementDefinition>
JSON Template
{ // DataElement constraint on ElementDefinition data type // from Element: extension "extension" : [ // sliced by value:url in the specified order, Open { // Prompt for element phrased as question // C? // from Element: extension }, { // Units to use for measured value // C? // from Element: extension } ], "modifierExtension" : [{ Extension }], // C?Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized "path" : "<string>", // C? R! Path of the element in the hierarchy of elements "sliceName" : "<string>", // C?Name for this particular element (in a set of slices) "sliceIsConstraining" : <boolean>, // C?If this slice definition constrains an inherited slice definition (or not) "label" : "<string>", // C?Name for element to display with or prompt for element "code" : [{ Coding }], // C?Corresponding codes in terminologies "definition" : "<markdown>", // C?Full formal definition as narrative text "comment" : "<markdown>", // C?Comments about the use of this element "requirements" : "<markdown>", // C?Why this resource has been created "alias" : ["<string>"], // C?Other names "min" : "<unsignedInt>", // C?Minimum Cardinality "max" : "<string>", // C?Maximum Cardinality (a number or *) "base" : { Element }, // C?Base definition information for tools "type" : [{ Element }], // C?Data type and Profile for this element // value[x]: Specified value if missing from instance. One of these 51: "defaultValueBase64Binary" : "<base64Binary>", // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueBoolean" : <boolean>, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueCanonical" : "<canonical>", // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueCode" : "<code>", // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueDate" : "<date>", // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueDateTime" : "<dateTime>", // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueDecimal" : <decimal>, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueId" : "<id>", // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueInstant" : "<instant>", // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueInteger" : <integer>, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueInteger64" : "<integer64>", // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueMarkdown" : "<markdown>", // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueOid" : "<oid>", // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValuePositiveInt" : "<positiveInt>", // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueString" : "<string>", // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueTime" : "<time>", // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueUnsignedInt" : "<unsignedInt>", // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueUri" : "<uri>", // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueUrl" : "<url>" // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueUuid" : "<uuid>", // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueAddress" : { Address }, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueAge" : { Age }, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueAnnotation" : { Annotation }, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueAttachment" : { Attachment }, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueCodeableConcept" : { CodeableConcept }, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueCoding" : { Coding }, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueContactPoint" : { ContactPoint }, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueCount" : { Count }, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueDistance" : { Distance }, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueDuration" : { Duration }, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueHumanName" : { HumanName }, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueIdentifier" : { Identifier }, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueMoney" : { Money }, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValuePeriod" : { Period }, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueQuantity" : { Quantity }, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueRange" : { Range }, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueRatio" : { Ratio }, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueReference" : { Reference }, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueSampledData" : { SampledData }, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueSignature" : { Signature }, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueTiming" : { Timing }, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueContactDetail" : { ContactDetail }, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueContributor" : { Contributor }, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueDataRequirement" : { DataRequirement }, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueExpression" : { Expression }, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueParameterDefinition" : { ParameterDefinition }, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueRelatedArtifact" : { RelatedArtifact }, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueTriggerDefinition" : { TriggerDefinition }, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueUsageContext" : { UsageContext }, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueDosage" : { Dosage }, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "defaultValueMeta" : { Meta }, // C?Specified value if missing from instance "meaningWhenMissing" : "<markdown>", // C?Implicit meaning when this element is missing "orderMeaning" : "<string>", // C?What the order of the elements means // value[x]: Value must be exactly this. One of these 51: // value[x]: Value must have at least these property values. One of these 51: "example" : [{ Element }], // C?Example value (as defined for type) // value[x]: Minimum Allowed Value (for some types). One of these 10: "minValueDate" : "<date>", // C?Minimum Allowed Value (for some types) "minValueDateTime" : "<dateTime>", // C?Minimum Allowed Value (for some types) "minValueInstant" : "<instant>", // C?Minimum Allowed Value (for some types) "minValueTime" : "<time>", // C?Minimum Allowed Value (for some types) "minValueDecimal" : <decimal>, // C?Minimum Allowed Value (for some types) "minValueInteger" : <integer>, // C?Minimum Allowed Value (for some types) "minValueInteger64" : "<integer64>", // C?Minimum Allowed Value (for some types) "minValuePositiveInt" : "<positiveInt>", // C?Minimum Allowed Value (for some types) "minValueUnsignedInt" : "<unsignedInt>", // C?Minimum Allowed Value (for some types) "minValueQuantity" : { Quantity }, // C?Minimum Allowed Value (for some types) // value[x]: Maximum Allowed Value (for some types). One of these 10: "maxValueDate" : "<date>", // C?Maximum Allowed Value (for some types) "maxValueDateTime" : "<dateTime>", // C?Maximum Allowed Value (for some types) "maxValueInstant" : "<instant>", // C?Maximum Allowed Value (for some types) "maxValueTime" : "<time>", // C?Maximum Allowed Value (for some types) "maxValueDecimal" : <decimal>, // C?Maximum Allowed Value (for some types) "maxValueInteger" : <integer>, // C?Maximum Allowed Value (for some types) "maxValueInteger64" : "<integer64>", // C?Maximum Allowed Value (for some types) "maxValuePositiveInt" : "<positiveInt>", // C?Maximum Allowed Value (for some types) "maxValueUnsignedInt" : "<unsignedInt>", // C?Maximum Allowed Value (for some types) "maxValueQuantity" : { Quantity }, // C?Maximum Allowed Value (for some types) "maxLength" : <integer>, // C?Max length for strings "condition" : ["<id>"], // C?Reference to invariant about presence "constraint" : [{ Element }], // C?Condition that must evaluate to true "mustSupport" : <boolean>, // C?If the element must be supported "isModifierReason" : "<string>", // C?Reason that this element is marked as a modifier "binding" : { Element }, // C?ValueSet details if this is coded "mapping" : [{ Element }], // C?Map element to another set of definitions }
Alternate definitions: Master Definition (XML, JSON), Schematron
Path | Name | Conformance | ValueSet |
ElementDefinition.code | LOINC Codes | example | LOINC Codes |
ElementDefinition.slicing.discriminator.type | DiscriminatorType | required | DiscriminatorType |
ElementDefinition.slicing.rules | SlicingRules | required | SlicingRules |
ElementDefinition.type.code | FHIRDefinedType | extensible | FHIRDefinedType |
ElementDefinition.type.versioning | ReferenceVersionRules | required | ReferenceVersionRules |
ElementDefinition.constraint.severity | ConstraintSeverity | required | ConstraintSeverity |
ElementDefinition.binding.strength | BindingStrength | required | BindingStrength |
ElementDefinition.mapping.language | MimeType | required | MimeType |
Id | Path | Details | Requirements |
eld-3 | ElementDefinition.max | Max SHALL be a number or "*" Expression: empty() or ($this = '*') or (toInteger() >= 0) | |
eld-21 | ElementDefinition.constraint | Constraints should have an expression or else validators will not be able to enforce them Expression: expression.exists() | |
eld-12 | ElementDefinition.binding | ValueSet SHALL start with http:// or https:// or urn: Expression: valueSet.exists() implies (valueSet.startsWith('http:') or valueSet.startsWith('https') or valueSet.startsWith('urn:')) |