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2.30.0 Element Definition

FHIR Infrastructure

Work Group

Maturity Level: Normative

Standards Status: Normative

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The definition of an element in a resource or an extension. The definition includes:

Path (name), Cardinality, and data type
Definitions, usage notes, and requirements
Default or fixed values
Constraints, Length limits, and other usage rules
Terminology Binding
Mappings to other specifications
Structural Usage Information such as Slicing

The ElementDefinition type is the core of the FHIR metadata layer, and is closely (conceptually) aligned to ISO 11179. All the data elements defined in this specification are published as a collection of data elements (XML or JSON).

ElementDefinition is used in StructureDefinition

Structure

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
ElementDefinition	Σ I N		BackBoneElement	Definition of an element in a resource or extension + Rule: Min <= Max + Rule: if the element definition has a contentReference, it cannot have type, defaultValue, fixed, pattern, example, minValue, maxValue, maxLength, or binding + Rule: Fixed value may only be specified if there is one type + Rule: Pattern may only be specified if there is one type + Rule: Pattern and fixed are mutually exclusive + Rule: Binding can only be present for coded elements, string, and uri + Rule: Types must be unique by code + Rule: Constraints must be unique by key + Rule: default value and meaningWhenMissing are mutually exclusive + Rule: sliceName must be composed of proper tokens separated by "/" + Rule: Must have a modifier reason if isModifier = true + Rule: Element names cannot include some special characters + Warning: Element names should be simple alphanumerics with a max of 64 characters, or code generation tools may be broken + Rule: sliceIsConstraining can only appear if slicename is present Elements defined in Ancestors: id, extension, modifierExtension
path	Σ	1..1	string	Path of the element in the hierarchy of elements
representation	Σ	0..*	code	xmlAttr \| xmlText \| typeAttr \| cdaText \| xhtml PropertyRepresentation (Required)
sliceName	Σ	0..1	string	Name for this particular element (in a set of slices)
sliceIsConstraining	Σ TU	0..1	boolean	If this slice definition constrains an inherited slice definition (or not)
label	Σ	0..1	string	Name for element to display with or prompt for element
code	Σ	0..*	Coding	Corresponding codes in terminologies LOINC Codes (Example)
slicing	Σ I	0..1	Element	This element is sliced - slices follow + Rule: If there are no discriminators, there must be a definition
discriminator	Σ	0..*	Element	Element values that are used to distinguish the slices
type	Σ	1..1	code	value \| exists \| pattern \| type \| profile DiscriminatorType (Required)
path	Σ	1..1	string	Path to element value
description	Σ I	0..1	string	Text description of how slicing works (or not)
ordered	Σ	0..1	boolean	If elements must be in same order as slices
rules	Σ	1..1	code	closed \| open \| openAtEnd SlicingRules (Required)
short	Σ	0..1	string	Concise definition for space-constrained presentation
definition	Σ	0..1	markdown	Full formal definition as narrative text
comment	Σ	0..1	markdown	Comments about the use of this element
requirements	Σ	0..1	markdown	Why this resource has been created
alias	Σ	0..*	string	Other names
min	Σ I	0..1	unsignedInt	Minimum Cardinality
max	Σ I	0..1	string	Maximum Cardinality (a number or ) + Rule: Max SHALL be a number or ""
base	Σ	0..1	Element	Base definition information for tools
path	Σ	1..1	string	Path that identifies the base element
min	Σ	1..1	unsignedInt	Min cardinality of the base element
max	Σ	1..1	string	Max cardinality of the base element
contentReference	Σ I	0..1	uri	Reference to definition of content for the element
type	Σ I	0..*	Element	Data type and Profile for this element + Rule: Aggregation may only be specified if one of the allowed types for the element is a reference + Rule: targetProfile is only allowed if the type is Reference or canonical
code	Σ	1..1	uri	Data type or Resource (reference to definition) FHIRDefinedType (Extensible)
profile	Σ	0..*	canonical(StructureDefinition \| ImplementationGuide)	Profiles (StructureDefinition or IG) - one must apply
targetProfile	Σ	0..*	canonical(StructureDefinition \| ImplementationGuide)	Profile (StructureDefinition or IG) on the Reference/canonical target - one must apply
aggregation	Σ I	0..*	code	contained \| referenced \| bundled - how aggregated AggregationMode (Required)
versioning	Σ	0..1	code	either \| independent \| specific ReferenceVersionRules (Required)
defaultValue[x]	Σ I	0..1	*	Specified value if missing from instance
meaningWhenMissing	Σ I	0..1	markdown	Implicit meaning when this element is missing
orderMeaning	Σ	0..1	string	What the order of the elements means
fixed[x]	Σ I	0..1	*	Value must be exactly this
pattern[x]	Σ I	0..1	*	Value must have at least these property values
example	Σ	0..*	Element	Example value (as defined for type)
label	Σ	1..1	string	Describes the purpose of this example
value[x]	Σ	1..1	*	Value of Example (one of allowed types)
minValue[x]	Σ	0..1		Minimum Allowed Value (for some types)
minValueDate			date
minValueDateTime			dateTime
minValueInstant			instant
minValueTime			time
minValueDecimal			decimal
minValueInteger			integer
minValuePositiveInt			positiveInt
minValueUnsignedInt			unsignedInt
minValueQuantity			Quantity
maxValue[x]	Σ	0..1		Maximum Allowed Value (for some types)
maxValueDate			date
maxValueDateTime			dateTime
maxValueInstant			instant
maxValueTime			time
maxValueDecimal			decimal
maxValueInteger			integer
maxValuePositiveInt			positiveInt
maxValueUnsignedInt			unsignedInt
maxValueQuantity			Quantity
maxLength	Σ	0..1	integer	Max length for strings
condition	Σ	0..*	id	Reference to invariant about presence
constraint	Σ I	0..*	Element	Condition that must evaluate to true + Warning: Constraints should have an expression or else validators will not be able to enforce them
key	Σ I	1..1	id	Target of 'condition' reference above
requirements	Σ	0..1	string	Why this constraint is necessary or appropriate
severity	Σ	1..1	code	error \| warning ConstraintSeverity (Required)
human	Σ	1..1	string	Human description of constraint
expression	Σ	0..1	string	FHIRPath expression of constraint
xpath	Σ TU	0..1	string	XPath expression of constraint
source	Σ	0..1	canonical(StructureDefinition)	Reference to original source of constraint
mustSupport	Σ	0..1	boolean	If the element must be supported
isModifier	Σ	0..1	boolean	If this modifies the meaning of other elements
isModifierReason	Σ	0..1	string	Reason that this element is marked as a modifier
isSummary	Σ	0..1	boolean	Include when _summary = true?
binding	Σ I	0..1	Element	ValueSet details if this is coded + Rule: ValueSet SHALL start with http:// or https:// or urn:
strength	Σ	1..1	code	required \| extensible \| preferred \| example BindingStrength (Required)
description	Σ	0..1	string	Human explanation of the value set
valueSet	Σ I	0..1	canonical(ValueSet)	Source of value set
mapping	Σ	0..*	Element	Map element to another set of definitions
identity	Σ	1..1	id	Reference to mapping declaration
language	Σ	0..1	code	Computable language of mapping MimeType (Required)
map	Σ	1..1	string	Details of the mapping
comment	Σ	0..1	string	Comments about the mapping or its use
Documentation for this format

UML Diagram (Legend)

XML Template

<ElementDefinition xmlns="http://hl7.org/fhir">
 <!-- from BackboneElement: extension, modifierExtension -->
 <path value="[string]"/><!-- 1..1 Path of the element in the hierarchy of elements -->
 <representation value="[code]"/><!-- 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..1 This element is sliced - slices follow -->
  <discriminator>  <!-- 0..* Element values that are used to distinguish the slices -->
   <type value="[code]"/><!-- 1..1 value | exists | pattern | type | profile -->
   <path value="[string]"/><!-- 1..1 Path to element value -->
  </discriminator>
  <description value="[string]"/><!--  0..1 Text description of how slicing works (or not) -->
  <ordered value="[boolean]"/><!-- 0..1 If elements must be in same order as slices -->
  <rules value="[code]"/><!-- 1..1 closed | open | openAtEnd -->
 </slicing>
 <short value="[string]"/><!-- 0..1 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 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..1 Reference to definition of content for the element -->
 <type>  <!--  0..* Data type and Profile for this element -->
  <code value="[uri]"/><!-- 1..1 Data type or Resource (reference to definition) -->
  <profile><!-- 0..* canonical(StructureDefinition|ImplementationGuide) Profiles (StructureDefinition or IG) - one must apply --></profile>
  <targetProfile><!-- 0..* canonical(StructureDefinition|ImplementationGuide) Profile (StructureDefinition or IG) on the Reference/canonical target - one must apply --></targetProfile>
  <aggregation value="[code]"/><!--  0..* contained | referenced | bundled - how aggregated -->
  <versioning value="[code]"/><!-- 0..1 either | independent | specific -->
 </type>
 <defaultValue[x]><!--  0..1 * 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..1 * Value must be exactly this --></fixed[x]>
 <pattern[x]><!--  0..1 * Value must have at least these property values --></pattern[x]>
 <example>  <!-- 0..* Example value (as defined for type) -->
  <label value="[string]"/><!-- 1..1 Describes the purpose of this example -->
  <value[x]><!-- 1..1 * Value of Example (one of allowed types) --></value[x]>
 </example>
 <minValue[x]><!-- 0..1 date|dateTime|instant|time|decimal|integer|positiveInt|
   unsignedInt|Quantity Minimum Allowed Value (for some types) --></minValue[x]>
 <maxValue[x]><!-- 0..1 date|dateTime|instant|time|decimal|integer|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..* 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><!-- 0..1 canonical(StructureDefinition) Reference to original source of constraint --></source>
 </constraint>
 <mustSupport value="[boolean]"/><!-- 0..1 If the element must be supported -->
 <isModifier value="[boolean]"/><!-- 0..1 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..1 Include when _summary = true? -->
 <binding>  <!--  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><!--  0..1 canonical(ValueSet) Source of value set --></valueSet>
 </binding>
 <mapping>  <!-- 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

{
  // from BackboneElement: extension, modifierExtension
  "path" : "<string>", // R!  Path of the element in the hierarchy of elements
  "representation" : ["<code>"], // xmlAttr | xmlText | typeAttr | cdaText | xhtml
  "sliceName" : "<string>", // Name for this particular element (in a set of slices)
  "sliceIsConstraining" : <boolean>, // If this slice definition constrains an inherited slice definition (or not)
  "label" : "<string>", // Name for element to display with or prompt for element
  "code" : [{ Coding }], // Corresponding codes in terminologies
  "slicing" : { // This element is sliced - slices follow
    "discriminator" : [{ // Element values that are used to distinguish the slices
      "type" : "<code>", // R!  value | exists | pattern | type | profile
      "path" : "<string>" // R!  Path to element value
    }],
    "description" : "<string>", // C? Text description of how slicing works (or not)
    "ordered" : <boolean>, // If elements must be in same order as slices
    "rules" : "<code>" // R!  closed | open | openAtEnd
  },
  "short" : "<string>", // Concise definition for space-constrained presentation
  "definition" : "<markdown>", // Full formal definition as narrative text
  "comment" : "<markdown>", // Comments about the use of this element
  "requirements" : "<markdown>", // Why this resource has been created
  "alias" : ["<string>"], // Other names
  "min" : "<unsignedInt>", // C? Minimum Cardinality
  "max" : "<string>", // C? Maximum Cardinality (a number or *)
  "base" : { // Base definition information for tools
    "path" : "<string>", // R!  Path that identifies the base element
    "min" : "<unsignedInt>", // R!  Min cardinality of the base element
    "max" : "<string>" // R!  Max cardinality of the base element
  },
  "contentReference" : "<uri>", // C? Reference to definition of content for the element
  "type" : [{ // C? Data type and Profile for this element
    "code" : "<uri>", // R!  Data type or Resource (reference to definition)
    "profile" : [{ canonical(StructureDefinition|ImplementationGuide) }], // Profiles (StructureDefinition or IG) - one must apply
    "targetProfile" : [{ canonical(StructureDefinition|ImplementationGuide) }], // Profile (StructureDefinition or IG) on the Reference/canonical target - one must apply
    "aggregation" : ["<code>"], // C? contained | referenced | bundled - how aggregated
    "versioning" : "<code>" // either | independent | specific
  }],
  // defaultValue[x]: Specified value if missing from instance. One of these 50:
  "defaultValueBase64Binary" : "<base64Binary>",
  "defaultValueBoolean" : <boolean>,
  "defaultValueCanonical" : "<canonical>",
  "defaultValueCode" : "<code>",
  "defaultValueDate" : "<date>",
  "defaultValueDateTime" : "<dateTime>",
  "defaultValueDecimal" : <decimal>,
  "defaultValueId" : "<id>",
  "defaultValueInstant" : "<instant>",
  "defaultValueInteger" : <integer>,
  "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 },
  "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" : "<markdown>", // C? Implicit meaning when this element is missing
  "orderMeaning" : "<string>", // What the order of the elements means
  // fixed[x]: Value must be exactly this. One of these 50:
  "fixedBase64Binary" : "<base64Binary>",
  "fixedBoolean" : <boolean>,
  "fixedCanonical" : "<canonical>",
  "fixedCode" : "<code>",
  "fixedDate" : "<date>",
  "fixedDateTime" : "<dateTime>",
  "fixedDecimal" : <decimal>,
  "fixedId" : "<id>",
  "fixedInstant" : "<instant>",
  "fixedInteger" : <integer>,
  "fixedMarkdown" : "<markdown>",
  "fixedOid" : "<oid>",
  "fixedPositiveInt" : "<positiveInt>",
  "fixedString" : "<string>",
  "fixedTime" : "<time>",
  "fixedUnsignedInt" : "<unsignedInt>",
  "fixedUri" : "<uri>",
  "fixedUrl" : "<url>",
  "fixedUuid" : "<uuid>",
  "fixedAddress" : { Address },
  "fixedAge" : { Age },
  "fixedAnnotation" : { Annotation },
  "fixedAttachment" : { Attachment },
  "fixedCodeableConcept" : { CodeableConcept },
  "fixedCoding" : { Coding },
  "fixedContactPoint" : { ContactPoint },
  "fixedCount" : { Count },
  "fixedDistance" : { Distance },
  "fixedDuration" : { Duration },
  "fixedHumanName" : { HumanName },
  "fixedIdentifier" : { Identifier },
  "fixedMoney" : { Money },
  "fixedPeriod" : { Period },
  "fixedQuantity" : { Quantity },
  "fixedRange" : { Range },
  "fixedRatio" : { Ratio },
  "fixedReference" : { Reference },
  "fixedSampledData" : { SampledData },
  "fixedSignature" : { Signature },
  "fixedTiming" : { Timing },
  "fixedContactDetail" : { ContactDetail },
  "fixedContributor" : { Contributor },
  "fixedDataRequirement" : { DataRequirement },
  "fixedExpression" : { Expression },
  "fixedParameterDefinition" : { ParameterDefinition },
  "fixedRelatedArtifact" : { RelatedArtifact },
  "fixedTriggerDefinition" : { TriggerDefinition },
  "fixedUsageContext" : { UsageContext },
  "fixedDosage" : { Dosage },
  "fixedMeta" : { Meta },
  // pattern[x]: Value must have at least these property values. One of these 50:
  "patternBase64Binary" : "<base64Binary>",
  "patternBoolean" : <boolean>,
  "patternCanonical" : "<canonical>",
  "patternCode" : "<code>",
  "patternDate" : "<date>",
  "patternDateTime" : "<dateTime>",
  "patternDecimal" : <decimal>,
  "patternId" : "<id>",
  "patternInstant" : "<instant>",
  "patternInteger" : <integer>,
  "patternMarkdown" : "<markdown>",
  "patternOid" : "<oid>",
  "patternPositiveInt" : "<positiveInt>",
  "patternString" : "<string>",
  "patternTime" : "<time>",
  "patternUnsignedInt" : "<unsignedInt>",
  "patternUri" : "<uri>",
  "patternUrl" : "<url>",
  "patternUuid" : "<uuid>",
  "patternAddress" : { Address },
  "patternAge" : { Age },
  "patternAnnotation" : { Annotation },
  "patternAttachment" : { Attachment },
  "patternCodeableConcept" : { CodeableConcept },
  "patternCoding" : { Coding },
  "patternContactPoint" : { ContactPoint },
  "patternCount" : { Count },
  "patternDistance" : { Distance },
  "patternDuration" : { Duration },
  "patternHumanName" : { HumanName },
  "patternIdentifier" : { Identifier },
  "patternMoney" : { Money },
  "patternPeriod" : { Period },
  "patternQuantity" : { Quantity },
  "patternRange" : { Range },
  "patternRatio" : { Ratio },
  "patternReference" : { Reference },
  "patternSampledData" : { SampledData },
  "patternSignature" : { Signature },
  "patternTiming" : { Timing },
  "patternContactDetail" : { ContactDetail },
  "patternContributor" : { Contributor },
  "patternDataRequirement" : { DataRequirement },
  "patternExpression" : { Expression },
  "patternParameterDefinition" : { ParameterDefinition },
  "patternRelatedArtifact" : { RelatedArtifact },
  "patternTriggerDefinition" : { TriggerDefinition },
  "patternUsageContext" : { UsageContext },
  "patternDosage" : { Dosage },
  "patternMeta" : { Meta },
  "example" : [{ // Example value (as defined for type)
    "label" : "<string>", // R!  Describes the purpose of this example
    // value[x]: Value of Example (one of allowed types). One of these 50:
    "valueBase64Binary" : "<base64Binary>"
    "valueBoolean" : <boolean>
    "valueCanonical" : "<canonical>"
    "valueCode" : "<code>"
    "valueDate" : "<date>"
    "valueDateTime" : "<dateTime>"
    "valueDecimal" : <decimal>
    "valueId" : "<id>"
    "valueInstant" : "<instant>"
    "valueInteger" : <integer>
    "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 }
    "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]: Minimum Allowed Value (for some types). One of these 9:
  "minValueDate" : "<date>",
  "minValueDateTime" : "<dateTime>",
  "minValueInstant" : "<instant>",
  "minValueTime" : "<time>",
  "minValueDecimal" : <decimal>,
  "minValueInteger" : <integer>,
  "minValuePositiveInt" : "<positiveInt>",
  "minValueUnsignedInt" : "<unsignedInt>",
  "minValueQuantity" : { Quantity },
  // maxValue[x]: Maximum Allowed Value (for some types). One of these 9:
  "maxValueDate" : "<date>",
  "maxValueDateTime" : "<dateTime>",
  "maxValueInstant" : "<instant>",
  "maxValueTime" : "<time>",
  "maxValueDecimal" : <decimal>,
  "maxValueInteger" : <integer>,
  "maxValuePositiveInt" : "<positiveInt>",
  "maxValueUnsignedInt" : "<unsignedInt>",
  "maxValueQuantity" : { Quantity },
  "maxLength" : <integer>, // Max length for strings
  "condition" : ["<id>"], // Reference to invariant about presence
  "constraint" : [{ // Condition that must evaluate to true
    "key" : "<id>", // C? R!  Target of 'condition' reference above
    "requirements" : "<string>", // Why this constraint is necessary or appropriate
    "severity" : "<code>", // R!  error | warning
    "human" : "<string>", // R!  Human description of constraint
    "expression" : "<string>", // FHIRPath expression of constraint
    "xpath" : "<string>", // XPath expression of constraint
    "source" : { canonical(StructureDefinition) } // Reference to original source of constraint
  }],
  "mustSupport" : <boolean>, // If the element must be supported
  "isModifier" : <boolean>, // If this modifies the meaning of other elements
  "isModifierReason" : "<string>", // Reason that this element is marked as a modifier
  "isSummary" : <boolean>, // Include when _summary = true?
  "binding" : { // C? ValueSet details if this is coded
    "strength" : "<code>", // R!  required | extensible | preferred | example
    "description" : "<string>", // Human explanation of the value set
    "valueSet" : { canonical(ValueSet) } // C? Source of value set
  },
  "mapping" : [{ // Map element to another set of definitions
    "identity" : "<id>", // R!  Reference to mapping declaration
    "language" : "<code>", // Computable language of mapping
    "map" : "<string>", // R!  Details of the mapping
    "comment" : "<string>" // Comments about the mapping or its use
  }]
}

Turtle Template

@prefix fhir: <http://hl7.org/fhir/> .

[
 # from BackboneElement: Element.extension, BackboneElement.modifierextension
  fhir:ElementDefinition.path [ string ]; # 1..1 Path of the element in the hierarchy of elements
  fhir:ElementDefinition.representation [ code ], ... ; # 0..* xmlAttr | xmlText | typeAttr | cdaText | xhtml
  fhir:ElementDefinition.sliceName [ string ]; # 0..1 Name for this particular element (in a set of slices)
  fhir:ElementDefinition.sliceIsConstraining [ boolean ]; # 0..1 If this slice definition constrains an inherited slice definition (or not)
  fhir:ElementDefinition.label [ string ]; # 0..1 Name for element to display with or prompt for element
  fhir:ElementDefinition.code [ Coding ], ... ; # 0..* Corresponding codes in terminologies
  fhir:ElementDefinition.slicing [ # 0..1 This element is sliced - slices follow
    fhir:ElementDefinition.slicing.discriminator [ # 0..* Element values that are used to distinguish the slices
      fhir:ElementDefinition.slicing.discriminator.type [ code ]; # 1..1 value | exists | pattern | type | profile
      fhir:ElementDefinition.slicing.discriminator.path [ string ]; # 1..1 Path to element value
    ], ...;
    fhir:ElementDefinition.slicing.description [ string ]; # 0..1 Text description of how slicing works (or not)
    fhir:ElementDefinition.slicing.ordered [ boolean ]; # 0..1 If elements must be in same order as slices
    fhir:ElementDefinition.slicing.rules [ code ]; # 1..1 closed | open | openAtEnd
  ];
  fhir:ElementDefinition.short [ string ]; # 0..1 Concise definition for space-constrained presentation
  fhir:ElementDefinition.definition [ markdown ]; # 0..1 Full formal definition as narrative text
  fhir:ElementDefinition.comment [ markdown ]; # 0..1 Comments about the use of this element
  fhir:ElementDefinition.requirements [ markdown ]; # 0..1 Why this resource has been created
  fhir:ElementDefinition.alias [ string ], ... ; # 0..* Other names
  fhir:ElementDefinition.min [ unsignedInt ]; # 0..1 Minimum Cardinality
  fhir:ElementDefinition.max [ string ]; # 0..1 Maximum Cardinality (a number or *)
  fhir:ElementDefinition.base [ # 0..1 Base definition information for tools
    fhir:ElementDefinition.base.path [ string ]; # 1..1 Path that identifies the base element
    fhir:ElementDefinition.base.min [ unsignedInt ]; # 1..1 Min cardinality of the base element
    fhir:ElementDefinition.base.max [ string ]; # 1..1 Max cardinality of the base element
  ];
  fhir:ElementDefinition.contentReference [ uri ]; # 0..1 Reference to definition of content for the element
  fhir:ElementDefinition.type [ # 0..* Data type and Profile for this element
    fhir:ElementDefinition.type.code [ uri ]; # 1..1 Data type or Resource (reference to definition)
    fhir:ElementDefinition.type.profile [ canonical(StructureDefinition|ImplementationGuide) ], ... ; # 0..* Profiles (StructureDefinition or IG) - one must apply
    fhir:ElementDefinition.type.targetProfile [ canonical(StructureDefinition|ImplementationGuide) ], ... ; # 0..* Profile (StructureDefinition or IG) on the Reference/canonical target - one must apply
    fhir:ElementDefinition.type.aggregation [ code ], ... ; # 0..* contained | referenced | bundled - how aggregated
    fhir:ElementDefinition.type.versioning [ code ]; # 0..1 either | independent | specific
  ], ...;
  # ElementDefinition.defaultValue[x] : 0..1 Specified value if missing from instance. One of these 50
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueBase64Binary [ base64Binary ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueBoolean [ boolean ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueCanonical [ canonical ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueCode [ code ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueDate [ date ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueDateTime [ dateTime ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueDecimal [ decimal ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueId [ id ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueInstant [ instant ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueInteger [ integer ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueMarkdown [ markdown ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueOid [ oid ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValuePositiveInt [ positiveInt ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueString [ string ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueTime [ time ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueUnsignedInt [ unsignedInt ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueUri [ uri ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueUrl [ url ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueUuid [ uuid ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueAddress [ Address ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueAge [ Age ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueAnnotation [ Annotation ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueAttachment [ Attachment ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueCodeableConcept [ CodeableConcept ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueCoding [ Coding ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueContactPoint [ ContactPoint ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueCount [ Count ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueDistance [ Distance ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueDuration [ Duration ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueHumanName [ HumanName ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueIdentifier [ Identifier ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueMoney [ Money ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValuePeriod [ Period ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueQuantity [ Quantity ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueRange [ Range ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueRatio [ Ratio ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueReference [ Reference ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueSampledData [ SampledData ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueSignature [ Signature ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueTiming [ Timing ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueContactDetail [ ContactDetail ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueContributor [ Contributor ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueDataRequirement [ DataRequirement ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueExpression [ Expression ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueParameterDefinition [ ParameterDefinition ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueRelatedArtifact [ RelatedArtifact ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueTriggerDefinition [ TriggerDefinition ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueUsageContext [ UsageContext ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueDosage [ Dosage ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueMeta [ Meta ]
  fhir:ElementDefinition.meaningWhenMissing [ markdown ]; # 0..1 Implicit meaning when this element is missing
  fhir:ElementDefinition.orderMeaning [ string ]; # 0..1 What the order of the elements means
  # ElementDefinition.fixed[x] : 0..1 Value must be exactly this. One of these 50
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedBase64Binary [ base64Binary ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedBoolean [ boolean ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedCanonical [ canonical ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedCode [ code ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedDate [ date ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedDateTime [ dateTime ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedDecimal [ decimal ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedId [ id ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedInstant [ instant ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedInteger [ integer ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedMarkdown [ markdown ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedOid [ oid ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedPositiveInt [ positiveInt ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedString [ string ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedTime [ time ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedUnsignedInt [ unsignedInt ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedUri [ uri ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedUrl [ url ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedUuid [ uuid ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedAddress [ Address ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedAge [ Age ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedAnnotation [ Annotation ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedAttachment [ Attachment ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedCodeableConcept [ CodeableConcept ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedCoding [ Coding ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedContactPoint [ ContactPoint ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedCount [ Count ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedDistance [ Distance ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedDuration [ Duration ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedHumanName [ HumanName ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedIdentifier [ Identifier ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedMoney [ Money ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedPeriod [ Period ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedQuantity [ Quantity ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedRange [ Range ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedRatio [ Ratio ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedReference [ Reference ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedSampledData [ SampledData ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedSignature [ Signature ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedTiming [ Timing ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedContactDetail [ ContactDetail ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedContributor [ Contributor ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedDataRequirement [ DataRequirement ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedExpression [ Expression ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedParameterDefinition [ ParameterDefinition ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedRelatedArtifact [ RelatedArtifact ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedTriggerDefinition [ TriggerDefinition ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedUsageContext [ UsageContext ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedDosage [ Dosage ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedMeta [ Meta ]
  # ElementDefinition.pattern[x] : 0..1 Value must have at least these property values. One of these 50
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternBase64Binary [ base64Binary ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternBoolean [ boolean ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternCanonical [ canonical ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternCode [ code ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternDate [ date ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternDateTime [ dateTime ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternDecimal [ decimal ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternId [ id ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternInstant [ instant ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternInteger [ integer ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternMarkdown [ markdown ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternOid [ oid ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternPositiveInt [ positiveInt ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternString [ string ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternTime [ time ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternUnsignedInt [ unsignedInt ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternUri [ uri ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternUrl [ url ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternUuid [ uuid ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternAddress [ Address ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternAge [ Age ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternAnnotation [ Annotation ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternAttachment [ Attachment ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternCodeableConcept [ CodeableConcept ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternCoding [ Coding ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternContactPoint [ ContactPoint ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternCount [ Count ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternDistance [ Distance ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternDuration [ Duration ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternHumanName [ HumanName ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternIdentifier [ Identifier ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternMoney [ Money ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternPeriod [ Period ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternQuantity [ Quantity ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternRange [ Range ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternRatio [ Ratio ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternReference [ Reference ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternSampledData [ SampledData ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternSignature [ Signature ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternTiming [ Timing ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternContactDetail [ ContactDetail ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternContributor [ Contributor ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternDataRequirement [ DataRequirement ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternExpression [ Expression ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternParameterDefinition [ ParameterDefinition ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternRelatedArtifact [ RelatedArtifact ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternTriggerDefinition [ TriggerDefinition ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternUsageContext [ UsageContext ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternDosage [ Dosage ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternMeta [ Meta ]
  fhir:ElementDefinition.example [ # 0..* Example value (as defined for type)
    fhir:ElementDefinition.example.label [ string ]; # 1..1 Describes the purpose of this example
    # ElementDefinition.example.value[x] : 1..1 Value of Example (one of allowed types). One of these 50
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueBase64Binary [ base64Binary ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueBoolean [ boolean ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueCanonical [ canonical ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueCode [ code ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueDate [ date ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueDateTime [ dateTime ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueDecimal [ decimal ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueId [ id ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueInstant [ instant ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueInteger [ integer ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueMarkdown [ markdown ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueOid [ oid ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valuePositiveInt [ positiveInt ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueString [ string ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueTime [ time ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueUnsignedInt [ unsignedInt ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueUri [ uri ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueUrl [ url ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueUuid [ uuid ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueAddress [ Address ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueAge [ Age ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueAnnotation [ Annotation ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueAttachment [ Attachment ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueCodeableConcept [ CodeableConcept ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueCoding [ Coding ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueContactPoint [ ContactPoint ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueCount [ Count ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueDistance [ Distance ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueDuration [ Duration ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueHumanName [ HumanName ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueIdentifier [ Identifier ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueMoney [ Money ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valuePeriod [ Period ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueQuantity [ Quantity ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueRange [ Range ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueRatio [ Ratio ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueReference [ Reference ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueSampledData [ SampledData ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueSignature [ Signature ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueTiming [ Timing ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueContactDetail [ ContactDetail ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueContributor [ Contributor ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueDataRequirement [ DataRequirement ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueExpression [ Expression ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueParameterDefinition [ ParameterDefinition ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueRelatedArtifact [ RelatedArtifact ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueTriggerDefinition [ TriggerDefinition ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueUsageContext [ UsageContext ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueDosage [ Dosage ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueMeta [ Meta ]
  ], ...;
  # ElementDefinition.minValue[x] : 0..1 Minimum Allowed Value (for some types). One of these 9
    fhir:ElementDefinition.minValueDate [ date ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.minValueDateTime [ dateTime ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.minValueInstant [ instant ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.minValueTime [ time ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.minValueDecimal [ decimal ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.minValueInteger [ integer ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.minValuePositiveInt [ positiveInt ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.minValueUnsignedInt [ unsignedInt ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.minValueQuantity [ Quantity ]
  # ElementDefinition.maxValue[x] : 0..1 Maximum Allowed Value (for some types). One of these 9
    fhir:ElementDefinition.maxValueDate [ date ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.maxValueDateTime [ dateTime ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.maxValueInstant [ instant ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.maxValueTime [ time ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.maxValueDecimal [ decimal ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.maxValueInteger [ integer ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.maxValuePositiveInt [ positiveInt ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.maxValueUnsignedInt [ unsignedInt ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.maxValueQuantity [ Quantity ]
  fhir:ElementDefinition.maxLength [ integer ]; # 0..1 Max length for strings
  fhir:ElementDefinition.condition [ id ], ... ; # 0..* Reference to invariant about presence
  fhir:ElementDefinition.constraint [ # 0..* Condition that must evaluate to true
    fhir:ElementDefinition.constraint.key [ id ]; # 1..1 Target of 'condition' reference above
    fhir:ElementDefinition.constraint.requirements [ string ]; # 0..1 Why this constraint is necessary or appropriate
    fhir:ElementDefinition.constraint.severity [ code ]; # 1..1 error | warning
    fhir:ElementDefinition.constraint.human [ string ]; # 1..1 Human description of constraint
    fhir:ElementDefinition.constraint.expression [ string ]; # 0..1 FHIRPath expression of constraint
    fhir:ElementDefinition.constraint.xpath [ string ]; # 0..1 XPath expression of constraint
    fhir:ElementDefinition.constraint.source [ canonical(StructureDefinition) ]; # 0..1 Reference to original source of constraint
  ], ...;
  fhir:ElementDefinition.mustSupport [ boolean ]; # 0..1 If the element must be supported
  fhir:ElementDefinition.isModifier [ boolean ]; # 0..1 If this modifies the meaning of other elements
  fhir:ElementDefinition.isModifierReason [ string ]; # 0..1 Reason that this element is marked as a modifier
  fhir:ElementDefinition.isSummary [ boolean ]; # 0..1 Include when _summary = true?
  fhir:ElementDefinition.binding [ # 0..1 ValueSet details if this is coded
    fhir:ElementDefinition.binding.strength [ code ]; # 1..1 required | extensible | preferred | example
    fhir:ElementDefinition.binding.description [ string ]; # 0..1 Human explanation of the value set
    fhir:ElementDefinition.binding.valueSet [ canonical(ValueSet) ]; # 0..1 Source of value set
  ];
  fhir:ElementDefinition.mapping [ # 0..* Map element to another set of definitions
    fhir:ElementDefinition.mapping.identity [ id ]; # 1..1 Reference to mapping declaration
    fhir:ElementDefinition.mapping.language [ code ]; # 0..1 Computable language of mapping
    fhir:ElementDefinition.mapping.map [ string ]; # 1..1 Details of the mapping
    fhir:ElementDefinition.mapping.comment [ string ]; # 0..1 Comments about the mapping or its use
  ], ...;
]

Changes since Release 3

ElementDefinition

ElementDefinition.representation

Change value set from http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/property-representation to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/property-representation|4.0.1

ElementDefinition.sliceIsConstraining

Added Element

ElementDefinition.slicing.discriminator.type

Change value set from http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/discriminator-type to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/discriminator-type|4.0.1

ElementDefinition.slicing.ordered

Default Value "false" removed

ElementDefinition.slicing.rules

Change value set from http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-slicing-rules to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-slicing-rules|4.0.1

ElementDefinition.type.profile

Max Cardinality changed from 1 to *
Type changed from uri to canonical(StructureDefinition | ImplementationGuide)

ElementDefinition.type.targetProfile

Max Cardinality changed from 1 to *
Type changed from uri to canonical(StructureDefinition | ImplementationGuide)

ElementDefinition.type.aggregation

Change value set from http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-aggregation-mode to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-aggregation-mode|4.0.1

ElementDefinition.type.versioning

Change value set from http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/reference-version-rules to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/reference-version-rules|4.0.1
Default Value "either" removed

ElementDefinition.defaultValue[x]

Add Types canonical, url, uuid, ContactDetail, Contributor, DataRequirement, Expression, ParameterDefinition, RelatedArtifact, TriggerDefinition, UsageContext, Dosage

ElementDefinition.fixed[x]

Add Types canonical, url, uuid, ContactDetail, Contributor, DataRequirement, Expression, ParameterDefinition, RelatedArtifact, TriggerDefinition, UsageContext, Dosage

ElementDefinition.pattern[x]

Add Types canonical, url, uuid, ContactDetail, Contributor, DataRequirement, Expression, ParameterDefinition, RelatedArtifact, TriggerDefinition, UsageContext, Dosage

ElementDefinition.example.value[x]

Add Types canonical, url, uuid, ContactDetail, Contributor, DataRequirement, Expression, ParameterDefinition, RelatedArtifact, TriggerDefinition, UsageContext, Dosage

ElementDefinition.constraint.severity

Change value set from http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/constraint-severity to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/constraint-severity|4.0.1

ElementDefinition.constraint.expression

Min Cardinality changed from 1 to 0

ElementDefinition.constraint.source

Type changed from uri to canonical(StructureDefinition)

ElementDefinition.mustSupport

Default Value "false" removed

ElementDefinition.isModifier

Default Value "false" removed

ElementDefinition.isModifierReason

Added Element

ElementDefinition.isSummary

Default Value "false" removed

ElementDefinition.binding.strength

Change value set from http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/binding-strength to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/binding-strength|4.0.1

ElementDefinition.binding.valueSet

Renamed from valueSet[x] to valueSet
Add Type canonical(ValueSet)
Remove Types uri, Reference(ValueSet)

ElementDefinition.mapping.language

Change value set from http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/mimetypes to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/mimetypes|4.0.1

See the Full Difference for further information

Structure

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
ElementDefinition	Σ I N		BackBoneElement	Definition of an element in a resource or extension + Rule: Min <= Max + Rule: if the element definition has a contentReference, it cannot have type, defaultValue, fixed, pattern, example, minValue, maxValue, maxLength, or binding + Rule: Fixed value may only be specified if there is one type + Rule: Pattern may only be specified if there is one type + Rule: Pattern and fixed are mutually exclusive + Rule: Binding can only be present for coded elements, string, and uri + Rule: Types must be unique by code + Rule: Constraints must be unique by key + Rule: default value and meaningWhenMissing are mutually exclusive + Rule: sliceName must be composed of proper tokens separated by "/" + Rule: Must have a modifier reason if isModifier = true + Rule: Element names cannot include some special characters + Warning: Element names should be simple alphanumerics with a max of 64 characters, or code generation tools may be broken + Rule: sliceIsConstraining can only appear if slicename is present Elements defined in Ancestors: id, extension, modifierExtension
path	Σ	1..1	string	Path of the element in the hierarchy of elements
representation	Σ	0..*	code	xmlAttr \| xmlText \| typeAttr \| cdaText \| xhtml PropertyRepresentation (Required)
sliceName	Σ	0..1	string	Name for this particular element (in a set of slices)
sliceIsConstraining	Σ TU	0..1	boolean	If this slice definition constrains an inherited slice definition (or not)
label	Σ	0..1	string	Name for element to display with or prompt for element
code	Σ	0..*	Coding	Corresponding codes in terminologies LOINC Codes (Example)
slicing	Σ I	0..1	Element	This element is sliced - slices follow + Rule: If there are no discriminators, there must be a definition
discriminator	Σ	0..*	Element	Element values that are used to distinguish the slices
type	Σ	1..1	code	value \| exists \| pattern \| type \| profile DiscriminatorType (Required)
path	Σ	1..1	string	Path to element value
description	Σ I	0..1	string	Text description of how slicing works (or not)
ordered	Σ	0..1	boolean	If elements must be in same order as slices
rules	Σ	1..1	code	closed \| open \| openAtEnd SlicingRules (Required)
short	Σ	0..1	string	Concise definition for space-constrained presentation
definition	Σ	0..1	markdown	Full formal definition as narrative text
comment	Σ	0..1	markdown	Comments about the use of this element
requirements	Σ	0..1	markdown	Why this resource has been created
alias	Σ	0..*	string	Other names
min	Σ I	0..1	unsignedInt	Minimum Cardinality
max	Σ I	0..1	string	Maximum Cardinality (a number or ) + Rule: Max SHALL be a number or ""
base	Σ	0..1	Element	Base definition information for tools
path	Σ	1..1	string	Path that identifies the base element
min	Σ	1..1	unsignedInt	Min cardinality of the base element
max	Σ	1..1	string	Max cardinality of the base element
contentReference	Σ I	0..1	uri	Reference to definition of content for the element
type	Σ I	0..*	Element	Data type and Profile for this element + Rule: Aggregation may only be specified if one of the allowed types for the element is a reference + Rule: targetProfile is only allowed if the type is Reference or canonical
code	Σ	1..1	uri	Data type or Resource (reference to definition) FHIRDefinedType (Extensible)
profile	Σ	0..*	canonical(StructureDefinition \| ImplementationGuide)	Profiles (StructureDefinition or IG) - one must apply
targetProfile	Σ	0..*	canonical(StructureDefinition \| ImplementationGuide)	Profile (StructureDefinition or IG) on the Reference/canonical target - one must apply
aggregation	Σ I	0..*	code	contained \| referenced \| bundled - how aggregated AggregationMode (Required)
versioning	Σ	0..1	code	either \| independent \| specific ReferenceVersionRules (Required)
defaultValue[x]	Σ I	0..1	*	Specified value if missing from instance
meaningWhenMissing	Σ I	0..1	markdown	Implicit meaning when this element is missing
orderMeaning	Σ	0..1	string	What the order of the elements means
fixed[x]	Σ I	0..1	*	Value must be exactly this
pattern[x]	Σ I	0..1	*	Value must have at least these property values
example	Σ	0..*	Element	Example value (as defined for type)
label	Σ	1..1	string	Describes the purpose of this example
value[x]	Σ	1..1	*	Value of Example (one of allowed types)
minValue[x]	Σ	0..1		Minimum Allowed Value (for some types)
minValueDate			date
minValueDateTime			dateTime
minValueInstant			instant
minValueTime			time
minValueDecimal			decimal
minValueInteger			integer
minValuePositiveInt			positiveInt
minValueUnsignedInt			unsignedInt
minValueQuantity			Quantity
maxValue[x]	Σ	0..1		Maximum Allowed Value (for some types)
maxValueDate			date
maxValueDateTime			dateTime
maxValueInstant			instant
maxValueTime			time
maxValueDecimal			decimal
maxValueInteger			integer
maxValuePositiveInt			positiveInt
maxValueUnsignedInt			unsignedInt
maxValueQuantity			Quantity
maxLength	Σ	0..1	integer	Max length for strings
condition	Σ	0..*	id	Reference to invariant about presence
constraint	Σ I	0..*	Element	Condition that must evaluate to true + Warning: Constraints should have an expression or else validators will not be able to enforce them
key	Σ I	1..1	id	Target of 'condition' reference above
requirements	Σ	0..1	string	Why this constraint is necessary or appropriate
severity	Σ	1..1	code	error \| warning ConstraintSeverity (Required)
human	Σ	1..1	string	Human description of constraint
expression	Σ	0..1	string	FHIRPath expression of constraint
xpath	Σ TU	0..1	string	XPath expression of constraint
source	Σ	0..1	canonical(StructureDefinition)	Reference to original source of constraint
mustSupport	Σ	0..1	boolean	If the element must be supported
isModifier	Σ	0..1	boolean	If this modifies the meaning of other elements
isModifierReason	Σ	0..1	string	Reason that this element is marked as a modifier
isSummary	Σ	0..1	boolean	Include when _summary = true?
binding	Σ I	0..1	Element	ValueSet details if this is coded + Rule: ValueSet SHALL start with http:// or https:// or urn:
strength	Σ	1..1	code	required \| extensible \| preferred \| example BindingStrength (Required)
description	Σ	0..1	string	Human explanation of the value set
valueSet	Σ I	0..1	canonical(ValueSet)	Source of value set
mapping	Σ	0..*	Element	Map element to another set of definitions
identity	Σ	1..1	id	Reference to mapping declaration
language	Σ	0..1	code	Computable language of mapping MimeType (Required)
map	Σ	1..1	string	Details of the mapping
comment	Σ	0..1	string	Comments about the mapping or its use
Documentation for this format

UML Diagram (Legend)

XML Template

<ElementDefinition xmlns="http://hl7.org/fhir">
 <!-- from BackboneElement: extension, modifierExtension -->
 <path value="[string]"/><!-- 1..1 Path of the element in the hierarchy of elements -->
 <representation value="[code]"/><!-- 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..1 This element is sliced - slices follow -->
  <discriminator>  <!-- 0..* Element values that are used to distinguish the slices -->
   <type value="[code]"/><!-- 1..1 value | exists | pattern | type | profile -->
   <path value="[string]"/><!-- 1..1 Path to element value -->
  </discriminator>
  <description value="[string]"/><!--  0..1 Text description of how slicing works (or not) -->
  <ordered value="[boolean]"/><!-- 0..1 If elements must be in same order as slices -->
  <rules value="[code]"/><!-- 1..1 closed | open | openAtEnd -->
 </slicing>
 <short value="[string]"/><!-- 0..1 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 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..1 Reference to definition of content for the element -->
 <type>  <!--  0..* Data type and Profile for this element -->
  <code value="[uri]"/><!-- 1..1 Data type or Resource (reference to definition) -->
  <profile><!-- 0..* canonical(StructureDefinition|ImplementationGuide) Profiles (StructureDefinition or IG) - one must apply --></profile>
  <targetProfile><!-- 0..* canonical(StructureDefinition|ImplementationGuide) Profile (StructureDefinition or IG) on the Reference/canonical target - one must apply --></targetProfile>
  <aggregation value="[code]"/><!--  0..* contained | referenced | bundled - how aggregated -->
  <versioning value="[code]"/><!-- 0..1 either | independent | specific -->
 </type>
 <defaultValue[x]><!--  0..1 * 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..1 * Value must be exactly this --></fixed[x]>
 <pattern[x]><!--  0..1 * Value must have at least these property values --></pattern[x]>
 <example>  <!-- 0..* Example value (as defined for type) -->
  <label value="[string]"/><!-- 1..1 Describes the purpose of this example -->
  <value[x]><!-- 1..1 * Value of Example (one of allowed types) --></value[x]>
 </example>
 <minValue[x]><!-- 0..1 date|dateTime|instant|time|decimal|integer|positiveInt|
   unsignedInt|Quantity Minimum Allowed Value (for some types) --></minValue[x]>
 <maxValue[x]><!-- 0..1 date|dateTime|instant|time|decimal|integer|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..* 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><!-- 0..1 canonical(StructureDefinition) Reference to original source of constraint --></source>
 </constraint>
 <mustSupport value="[boolean]"/><!-- 0..1 If the element must be supported -->
 <isModifier value="[boolean]"/><!-- 0..1 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..1 Include when _summary = true? -->
 <binding>  <!--  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><!--  0..1 canonical(ValueSet) Source of value set --></valueSet>
 </binding>
 <mapping>  <!-- 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

{
  // from BackboneElement: extension, modifierExtension
  "path" : "<string>", // R!  Path of the element in the hierarchy of elements
  "representation" : ["<code>"], // xmlAttr | xmlText | typeAttr | cdaText | xhtml
  "sliceName" : "<string>", // Name for this particular element (in a set of slices)
  "sliceIsConstraining" : <boolean>, // If this slice definition constrains an inherited slice definition (or not)
  "label" : "<string>", // Name for element to display with or prompt for element
  "code" : [{ Coding }], // Corresponding codes in terminologies
  "slicing" : { // This element is sliced - slices follow
    "discriminator" : [{ // Element values that are used to distinguish the slices
      "type" : "<code>", // R!  value | exists | pattern | type | profile
      "path" : "<string>" // R!  Path to element value
    }],
    "description" : "<string>", // C? Text description of how slicing works (or not)
    "ordered" : <boolean>, // If elements must be in same order as slices
    "rules" : "<code>" // R!  closed | open | openAtEnd
  },
  "short" : "<string>", // Concise definition for space-constrained presentation
  "definition" : "<markdown>", // Full formal definition as narrative text
  "comment" : "<markdown>", // Comments about the use of this element
  "requirements" : "<markdown>", // Why this resource has been created
  "alias" : ["<string>"], // Other names
  "min" : "<unsignedInt>", // C? Minimum Cardinality
  "max" : "<string>", // C? Maximum Cardinality (a number or *)
  "base" : { // Base definition information for tools
    "path" : "<string>", // R!  Path that identifies the base element
    "min" : "<unsignedInt>", // R!  Min cardinality of the base element
    "max" : "<string>" // R!  Max cardinality of the base element
  },
  "contentReference" : "<uri>", // C? Reference to definition of content for the element
  "type" : [{ // C? Data type and Profile for this element
    "code" : "<uri>", // R!  Data type or Resource (reference to definition)
    "profile" : [{ canonical(StructureDefinition|ImplementationGuide) }], // Profiles (StructureDefinition or IG) - one must apply
    "targetProfile" : [{ canonical(StructureDefinition|ImplementationGuide) }], // Profile (StructureDefinition or IG) on the Reference/canonical target - one must apply
    "aggregation" : ["<code>"], // C? contained | referenced | bundled - how aggregated
    "versioning" : "<code>" // either | independent | specific
  }],
  // defaultValue[x]: Specified value if missing from instance. One of these 50:
  "defaultValueBase64Binary" : "<base64Binary>",
  "defaultValueBoolean" : <boolean>,
  "defaultValueCanonical" : "<canonical>",
  "defaultValueCode" : "<code>",
  "defaultValueDate" : "<date>",
  "defaultValueDateTime" : "<dateTime>",
  "defaultValueDecimal" : <decimal>,
  "defaultValueId" : "<id>",
  "defaultValueInstant" : "<instant>",
  "defaultValueInteger" : <integer>,
  "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 },
  "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" : "<markdown>", // C? Implicit meaning when this element is missing
  "orderMeaning" : "<string>", // What the order of the elements means
  // fixed[x]: Value must be exactly this. One of these 50:
  "fixedBase64Binary" : "<base64Binary>",
  "fixedBoolean" : <boolean>,
  "fixedCanonical" : "<canonical>",
  "fixedCode" : "<code>",
  "fixedDate" : "<date>",
  "fixedDateTime" : "<dateTime>",
  "fixedDecimal" : <decimal>,
  "fixedId" : "<id>",
  "fixedInstant" : "<instant>",
  "fixedInteger" : <integer>,
  "fixedMarkdown" : "<markdown>",
  "fixedOid" : "<oid>",
  "fixedPositiveInt" : "<positiveInt>",
  "fixedString" : "<string>",
  "fixedTime" : "<time>",
  "fixedUnsignedInt" : "<unsignedInt>",
  "fixedUri" : "<uri>",
  "fixedUrl" : "<url>",
  "fixedUuid" : "<uuid>",
  "fixedAddress" : { Address },
  "fixedAge" : { Age },
  "fixedAnnotation" : { Annotation },
  "fixedAttachment" : { Attachment },
  "fixedCodeableConcept" : { CodeableConcept },
  "fixedCoding" : { Coding },
  "fixedContactPoint" : { ContactPoint },
  "fixedCount" : { Count },
  "fixedDistance" : { Distance },
  "fixedDuration" : { Duration },
  "fixedHumanName" : { HumanName },
  "fixedIdentifier" : { Identifier },
  "fixedMoney" : { Money },
  "fixedPeriod" : { Period },
  "fixedQuantity" : { Quantity },
  "fixedRange" : { Range },
  "fixedRatio" : { Ratio },
  "fixedReference" : { Reference },
  "fixedSampledData" : { SampledData },
  "fixedSignature" : { Signature },
  "fixedTiming" : { Timing },
  "fixedContactDetail" : { ContactDetail },
  "fixedContributor" : { Contributor },
  "fixedDataRequirement" : { DataRequirement },
  "fixedExpression" : { Expression },
  "fixedParameterDefinition" : { ParameterDefinition },
  "fixedRelatedArtifact" : { RelatedArtifact },
  "fixedTriggerDefinition" : { TriggerDefinition },
  "fixedUsageContext" : { UsageContext },
  "fixedDosage" : { Dosage },
  "fixedMeta" : { Meta },
  // pattern[x]: Value must have at least these property values. One of these 50:
  "patternBase64Binary" : "<base64Binary>",
  "patternBoolean" : <boolean>,
  "patternCanonical" : "<canonical>",
  "patternCode" : "<code>",
  "patternDate" : "<date>",
  "patternDateTime" : "<dateTime>",
  "patternDecimal" : <decimal>,
  "patternId" : "<id>",
  "patternInstant" : "<instant>",
  "patternInteger" : <integer>,
  "patternMarkdown" : "<markdown>",
  "patternOid" : "<oid>",
  "patternPositiveInt" : "<positiveInt>",
  "patternString" : "<string>",
  "patternTime" : "<time>",
  "patternUnsignedInt" : "<unsignedInt>",
  "patternUri" : "<uri>",
  "patternUrl" : "<url>",
  "patternUuid" : "<uuid>",
  "patternAddress" : { Address },
  "patternAge" : { Age },
  "patternAnnotation" : { Annotation },
  "patternAttachment" : { Attachment },
  "patternCodeableConcept" : { CodeableConcept },
  "patternCoding" : { Coding },
  "patternContactPoint" : { ContactPoint },
  "patternCount" : { Count },
  "patternDistance" : { Distance },
  "patternDuration" : { Duration },
  "patternHumanName" : { HumanName },
  "patternIdentifier" : { Identifier },
  "patternMoney" : { Money },
  "patternPeriod" : { Period },
  "patternQuantity" : { Quantity },
  "patternRange" : { Range },
  "patternRatio" : { Ratio },
  "patternReference" : { Reference },
  "patternSampledData" : { SampledData },
  "patternSignature" : { Signature },
  "patternTiming" : { Timing },
  "patternContactDetail" : { ContactDetail },
  "patternContributor" : { Contributor },
  "patternDataRequirement" : { DataRequirement },
  "patternExpression" : { Expression },
  "patternParameterDefinition" : { ParameterDefinition },
  "patternRelatedArtifact" : { RelatedArtifact },
  "patternTriggerDefinition" : { TriggerDefinition },
  "patternUsageContext" : { UsageContext },
  "patternDosage" : { Dosage },
  "patternMeta" : { Meta },
  "example" : [{ // Example value (as defined for type)
    "label" : "<string>", // R!  Describes the purpose of this example
    // value[x]: Value of Example (one of allowed types). One of these 50:
    "valueBase64Binary" : "<base64Binary>"
    "valueBoolean" : <boolean>
    "valueCanonical" : "<canonical>"
    "valueCode" : "<code>"
    "valueDate" : "<date>"
    "valueDateTime" : "<dateTime>"
    "valueDecimal" : <decimal>
    "valueId" : "<id>"
    "valueInstant" : "<instant>"
    "valueInteger" : <integer>
    "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 }
    "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]: Minimum Allowed Value (for some types). One of these 9:
  "minValueDate" : "<date>",
  "minValueDateTime" : "<dateTime>",
  "minValueInstant" : "<instant>",
  "minValueTime" : "<time>",
  "minValueDecimal" : <decimal>,
  "minValueInteger" : <integer>,
  "minValuePositiveInt" : "<positiveInt>",
  "minValueUnsignedInt" : "<unsignedInt>",
  "minValueQuantity" : { Quantity },
  // maxValue[x]: Maximum Allowed Value (for some types). One of these 9:
  "maxValueDate" : "<date>",
  "maxValueDateTime" : "<dateTime>",
  "maxValueInstant" : "<instant>",
  "maxValueTime" : "<time>",
  "maxValueDecimal" : <decimal>,
  "maxValueInteger" : <integer>,
  "maxValuePositiveInt" : "<positiveInt>",
  "maxValueUnsignedInt" : "<unsignedInt>",
  "maxValueQuantity" : { Quantity },
  "maxLength" : <integer>, // Max length for strings
  "condition" : ["<id>"], // Reference to invariant about presence
  "constraint" : [{ // Condition that must evaluate to true
    "key" : "<id>", // C? R!  Target of 'condition' reference above
    "requirements" : "<string>", // Why this constraint is necessary or appropriate
    "severity" : "<code>", // R!  error | warning
    "human" : "<string>", // R!  Human description of constraint
    "expression" : "<string>", // FHIRPath expression of constraint
    "xpath" : "<string>", // XPath expression of constraint
    "source" : { canonical(StructureDefinition) } // Reference to original source of constraint
  }],
  "mustSupport" : <boolean>, // If the element must be supported
  "isModifier" : <boolean>, // If this modifies the meaning of other elements
  "isModifierReason" : "<string>", // Reason that this element is marked as a modifier
  "isSummary" : <boolean>, // Include when _summary = true?
  "binding" : { // C? ValueSet details if this is coded
    "strength" : "<code>", // R!  required | extensible | preferred | example
    "description" : "<string>", // Human explanation of the value set
    "valueSet" : { canonical(ValueSet) } // C? Source of value set
  },
  "mapping" : [{ // Map element to another set of definitions
    "identity" : "<id>", // R!  Reference to mapping declaration
    "language" : "<code>", // Computable language of mapping
    "map" : "<string>", // R!  Details of the mapping
    "comment" : "<string>" // Comments about the mapping or its use
  }]
}

Turtle Template

@prefix fhir: <http://hl7.org/fhir/> .

[
 # from BackboneElement: Element.extension, BackboneElement.modifierextension
  fhir:ElementDefinition.path [ string ]; # 1..1 Path of the element in the hierarchy of elements
  fhir:ElementDefinition.representation [ code ], ... ; # 0..* xmlAttr | xmlText | typeAttr | cdaText | xhtml
  fhir:ElementDefinition.sliceName [ string ]; # 0..1 Name for this particular element (in a set of slices)
  fhir:ElementDefinition.sliceIsConstraining [ boolean ]; # 0..1 If this slice definition constrains an inherited slice definition (or not)
  fhir:ElementDefinition.label [ string ]; # 0..1 Name for element to display with or prompt for element
  fhir:ElementDefinition.code [ Coding ], ... ; # 0..* Corresponding codes in terminologies
  fhir:ElementDefinition.slicing [ # 0..1 This element is sliced - slices follow
    fhir:ElementDefinition.slicing.discriminator [ # 0..* Element values that are used to distinguish the slices
      fhir:ElementDefinition.slicing.discriminator.type [ code ]; # 1..1 value | exists | pattern | type | profile
      fhir:ElementDefinition.slicing.discriminator.path [ string ]; # 1..1 Path to element value
    ], ...;
    fhir:ElementDefinition.slicing.description [ string ]; # 0..1 Text description of how slicing works (or not)
    fhir:ElementDefinition.slicing.ordered [ boolean ]; # 0..1 If elements must be in same order as slices
    fhir:ElementDefinition.slicing.rules [ code ]; # 1..1 closed | open | openAtEnd
  ];
  fhir:ElementDefinition.short [ string ]; # 0..1 Concise definition for space-constrained presentation
  fhir:ElementDefinition.definition [ markdown ]; # 0..1 Full formal definition as narrative text
  fhir:ElementDefinition.comment [ markdown ]; # 0..1 Comments about the use of this element
  fhir:ElementDefinition.requirements [ markdown ]; # 0..1 Why this resource has been created
  fhir:ElementDefinition.alias [ string ], ... ; # 0..* Other names
  fhir:ElementDefinition.min [ unsignedInt ]; # 0..1 Minimum Cardinality
  fhir:ElementDefinition.max [ string ]; # 0..1 Maximum Cardinality (a number or *)
  fhir:ElementDefinition.base [ # 0..1 Base definition information for tools
    fhir:ElementDefinition.base.path [ string ]; # 1..1 Path that identifies the base element
    fhir:ElementDefinition.base.min [ unsignedInt ]; # 1..1 Min cardinality of the base element
    fhir:ElementDefinition.base.max [ string ]; # 1..1 Max cardinality of the base element
  ];
  fhir:ElementDefinition.contentReference [ uri ]; # 0..1 Reference to definition of content for the element
  fhir:ElementDefinition.type [ # 0..* Data type and Profile for this element
    fhir:ElementDefinition.type.code [ uri ]; # 1..1 Data type or Resource (reference to definition)
    fhir:ElementDefinition.type.profile [ canonical(StructureDefinition|ImplementationGuide) ], ... ; # 0..* Profiles (StructureDefinition or IG) - one must apply
    fhir:ElementDefinition.type.targetProfile [ canonical(StructureDefinition|ImplementationGuide) ], ... ; # 0..* Profile (StructureDefinition or IG) on the Reference/canonical target - one must apply
    fhir:ElementDefinition.type.aggregation [ code ], ... ; # 0..* contained | referenced | bundled - how aggregated
    fhir:ElementDefinition.type.versioning [ code ]; # 0..1 either | independent | specific
  ], ...;
  # ElementDefinition.defaultValue[x] : 0..1 Specified value if missing from instance. One of these 50
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueBase64Binary [ base64Binary ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueBoolean [ boolean ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueCanonical [ canonical ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueCode [ code ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueDate [ date ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueDateTime [ dateTime ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueDecimal [ decimal ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueId [ id ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueInstant [ instant ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueInteger [ integer ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueMarkdown [ markdown ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueOid [ oid ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValuePositiveInt [ positiveInt ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueString [ string ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueTime [ time ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueUnsignedInt [ unsignedInt ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueUri [ uri ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueUrl [ url ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueUuid [ uuid ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueAddress [ Address ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueAge [ Age ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueAnnotation [ Annotation ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueAttachment [ Attachment ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueCodeableConcept [ CodeableConcept ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueCoding [ Coding ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueContactPoint [ ContactPoint ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueCount [ Count ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueDistance [ Distance ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueDuration [ Duration ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueHumanName [ HumanName ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueIdentifier [ Identifier ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueMoney [ Money ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValuePeriod [ Period ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueQuantity [ Quantity ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueRange [ Range ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueRatio [ Ratio ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueReference [ Reference ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueSampledData [ SampledData ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueSignature [ Signature ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueTiming [ Timing ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueContactDetail [ ContactDetail ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueContributor [ Contributor ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueDataRequirement [ DataRequirement ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueExpression [ Expression ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueParameterDefinition [ ParameterDefinition ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueRelatedArtifact [ RelatedArtifact ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueTriggerDefinition [ TriggerDefinition ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueUsageContext [ UsageContext ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueDosage [ Dosage ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.defaultValueMeta [ Meta ]
  fhir:ElementDefinition.meaningWhenMissing [ markdown ]; # 0..1 Implicit meaning when this element is missing
  fhir:ElementDefinition.orderMeaning [ string ]; # 0..1 What the order of the elements means
  # ElementDefinition.fixed[x] : 0..1 Value must be exactly this. One of these 50
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedBase64Binary [ base64Binary ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedBoolean [ boolean ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedCanonical [ canonical ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedCode [ code ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedDate [ date ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedDateTime [ dateTime ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedDecimal [ decimal ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedId [ id ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedInstant [ instant ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedInteger [ integer ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedMarkdown [ markdown ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedOid [ oid ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedPositiveInt [ positiveInt ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedString [ string ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedTime [ time ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedUnsignedInt [ unsignedInt ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedUri [ uri ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedUrl [ url ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedUuid [ uuid ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedAddress [ Address ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedAge [ Age ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedAnnotation [ Annotation ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedAttachment [ Attachment ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedCodeableConcept [ CodeableConcept ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedCoding [ Coding ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedContactPoint [ ContactPoint ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedCount [ Count ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedDistance [ Distance ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedDuration [ Duration ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedHumanName [ HumanName ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedIdentifier [ Identifier ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedMoney [ Money ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedPeriod [ Period ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedQuantity [ Quantity ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedRange [ Range ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedRatio [ Ratio ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedReference [ Reference ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedSampledData [ SampledData ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedSignature [ Signature ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedTiming [ Timing ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedContactDetail [ ContactDetail ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedContributor [ Contributor ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedDataRequirement [ DataRequirement ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedExpression [ Expression ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedParameterDefinition [ ParameterDefinition ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedRelatedArtifact [ RelatedArtifact ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedTriggerDefinition [ TriggerDefinition ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedUsageContext [ UsageContext ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedDosage [ Dosage ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.fixedMeta [ Meta ]
  # ElementDefinition.pattern[x] : 0..1 Value must have at least these property values. One of these 50
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternBase64Binary [ base64Binary ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternBoolean [ boolean ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternCanonical [ canonical ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternCode [ code ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternDate [ date ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternDateTime [ dateTime ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternDecimal [ decimal ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternId [ id ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternInstant [ instant ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternInteger [ integer ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternMarkdown [ markdown ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternOid [ oid ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternPositiveInt [ positiveInt ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternString [ string ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternTime [ time ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternUnsignedInt [ unsignedInt ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternUri [ uri ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternUrl [ url ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternUuid [ uuid ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternAddress [ Address ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternAge [ Age ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternAnnotation [ Annotation ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternAttachment [ Attachment ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternCodeableConcept [ CodeableConcept ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternCoding [ Coding ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternContactPoint [ ContactPoint ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternCount [ Count ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternDistance [ Distance ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternDuration [ Duration ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternHumanName [ HumanName ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternIdentifier [ Identifier ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternMoney [ Money ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternPeriod [ Period ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternQuantity [ Quantity ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternRange [ Range ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternRatio [ Ratio ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternReference [ Reference ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternSampledData [ SampledData ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternSignature [ Signature ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternTiming [ Timing ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternContactDetail [ ContactDetail ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternContributor [ Contributor ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternDataRequirement [ DataRequirement ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternExpression [ Expression ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternParameterDefinition [ ParameterDefinition ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternRelatedArtifact [ RelatedArtifact ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternTriggerDefinition [ TriggerDefinition ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternUsageContext [ UsageContext ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternDosage [ Dosage ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.patternMeta [ Meta ]
  fhir:ElementDefinition.example [ # 0..* Example value (as defined for type)
    fhir:ElementDefinition.example.label [ string ]; # 1..1 Describes the purpose of this example
    # ElementDefinition.example.value[x] : 1..1 Value of Example (one of allowed types). One of these 50
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueBase64Binary [ base64Binary ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueBoolean [ boolean ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueCanonical [ canonical ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueCode [ code ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueDate [ date ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueDateTime [ dateTime ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueDecimal [ decimal ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueId [ id ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueInstant [ instant ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueInteger [ integer ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueMarkdown [ markdown ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueOid [ oid ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valuePositiveInt [ positiveInt ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueString [ string ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueTime [ time ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueUnsignedInt [ unsignedInt ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueUri [ uri ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueUrl [ url ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueUuid [ uuid ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueAddress [ Address ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueAge [ Age ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueAnnotation [ Annotation ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueAttachment [ Attachment ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueCodeableConcept [ CodeableConcept ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueCoding [ Coding ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueContactPoint [ ContactPoint ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueCount [ Count ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueDistance [ Distance ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueDuration [ Duration ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueHumanName [ HumanName ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueIdentifier [ Identifier ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueMoney [ Money ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valuePeriod [ Period ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueQuantity [ Quantity ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueRange [ Range ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueRatio [ Ratio ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueReference [ Reference ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueSampledData [ SampledData ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueSignature [ Signature ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueTiming [ Timing ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueContactDetail [ ContactDetail ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueContributor [ Contributor ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueDataRequirement [ DataRequirement ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueExpression [ Expression ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueParameterDefinition [ ParameterDefinition ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueRelatedArtifact [ RelatedArtifact ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueTriggerDefinition [ TriggerDefinition ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueUsageContext [ UsageContext ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueDosage [ Dosage ]
      fhir:ElementDefinition.example.valueMeta [ Meta ]
  ], ...;
  # ElementDefinition.minValue[x] : 0..1 Minimum Allowed Value (for some types). One of these 9
    fhir:ElementDefinition.minValueDate [ date ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.minValueDateTime [ dateTime ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.minValueInstant [ instant ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.minValueTime [ time ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.minValueDecimal [ decimal ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.minValueInteger [ integer ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.minValuePositiveInt [ positiveInt ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.minValueUnsignedInt [ unsignedInt ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.minValueQuantity [ Quantity ]
  # ElementDefinition.maxValue[x] : 0..1 Maximum Allowed Value (for some types). One of these 9
    fhir:ElementDefinition.maxValueDate [ date ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.maxValueDateTime [ dateTime ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.maxValueInstant [ instant ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.maxValueTime [ time ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.maxValueDecimal [ decimal ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.maxValueInteger [ integer ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.maxValuePositiveInt [ positiveInt ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.maxValueUnsignedInt [ unsignedInt ]
    fhir:ElementDefinition.maxValueQuantity [ Quantity ]
  fhir:ElementDefinition.maxLength [ integer ]; # 0..1 Max length for strings
  fhir:ElementDefinition.condition [ id ], ... ; # 0..* Reference to invariant about presence
  fhir:ElementDefinition.constraint [ # 0..* Condition that must evaluate to true
    fhir:ElementDefinition.constraint.key [ id ]; # 1..1 Target of 'condition' reference above
    fhir:ElementDefinition.constraint.requirements [ string ]; # 0..1 Why this constraint is necessary or appropriate
    fhir:ElementDefinition.constraint.severity [ code ]; # 1..1 error | warning
    fhir:ElementDefinition.constraint.human [ string ]; # 1..1 Human description of constraint
    fhir:ElementDefinition.constraint.expression [ string ]; # 0..1 FHIRPath expression of constraint
    fhir:ElementDefinition.constraint.xpath [ string ]; # 0..1 XPath expression of constraint
    fhir:ElementDefinition.constraint.source [ canonical(StructureDefinition) ]; # 0..1 Reference to original source of constraint
  ], ...;
  fhir:ElementDefinition.mustSupport [ boolean ]; # 0..1 If the element must be supported
  fhir:ElementDefinition.isModifier [ boolean ]; # 0..1 If this modifies the meaning of other elements
  fhir:ElementDefinition.isModifierReason [ string ]; # 0..1 Reason that this element is marked as a modifier
  fhir:ElementDefinition.isSummary [ boolean ]; # 0..1 Include when _summary = true?
  fhir:ElementDefinition.binding [ # 0..1 ValueSet details if this is coded
    fhir:ElementDefinition.binding.strength [ code ]; # 1..1 required | extensible | preferred | example
    fhir:ElementDefinition.binding.description [ string ]; # 0..1 Human explanation of the value set
    fhir:ElementDefinition.binding.valueSet [ canonical(ValueSet) ]; # 0..1 Source of value set
  ];
  fhir:ElementDefinition.mapping [ # 0..* Map element to another set of definitions
    fhir:ElementDefinition.mapping.identity [ id ]; # 1..1 Reference to mapping declaration
    fhir:ElementDefinition.mapping.language [ code ]; # 0..1 Computable language of mapping
    fhir:ElementDefinition.mapping.map [ string ]; # 1..1 Details of the mapping
    fhir:ElementDefinition.mapping.comment [ string ]; # 0..1 Comments about the mapping or its use
  ], ...;
]

Changes since Release 3

ElementDefinition

ElementDefinition.representation

Change value set from http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/property-representation to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/property-representation|4.0.1

ElementDefinition.sliceIsConstraining

Added Element

ElementDefinition.slicing.discriminator.type

Change value set from http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/discriminator-type to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/discriminator-type|4.0.1

ElementDefinition.slicing.ordered

Default Value "false" removed

ElementDefinition.slicing.rules

Change value set from http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-slicing-rules to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-slicing-rules|4.0.1

ElementDefinition.type.profile

Max Cardinality changed from 1 to *
Type changed from uri to canonical(StructureDefinition | ImplementationGuide)

ElementDefinition.type.targetProfile

Max Cardinality changed from 1 to *
Type changed from uri to canonical(StructureDefinition | ImplementationGuide)

ElementDefinition.type.aggregation

Change value set from http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-aggregation-mode to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-aggregation-mode|4.0.1

ElementDefinition.type.versioning

Change value set from http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/reference-version-rules to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/reference-version-rules|4.0.1
Default Value "either" removed

ElementDefinition.defaultValue[x]

Add Types canonical, url, uuid, ContactDetail, Contributor, DataRequirement, Expression, ParameterDefinition, RelatedArtifact, TriggerDefinition, UsageContext, Dosage

ElementDefinition.fixed[x]

Add Types canonical, url, uuid, ContactDetail, Contributor, DataRequirement, Expression, ParameterDefinition, RelatedArtifact, TriggerDefinition, UsageContext, Dosage

ElementDefinition.pattern[x]

Add Types canonical, url, uuid, ContactDetail, Contributor, DataRequirement, Expression, ParameterDefinition, RelatedArtifact, TriggerDefinition, UsageContext, Dosage

ElementDefinition.example.value[x]

Add Types canonical, url, uuid, ContactDetail, Contributor, DataRequirement, Expression, ParameterDefinition, RelatedArtifact, TriggerDefinition, UsageContext, Dosage

ElementDefinition.constraint.severity

Change value set from http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/constraint-severity to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/constraint-severity|4.0.1

ElementDefinition.constraint.expression

Min Cardinality changed from 1 to 0

ElementDefinition.constraint.source

Type changed from uri to canonical(StructureDefinition)

ElementDefinition.mustSupport

Default Value "false" removed

ElementDefinition.isModifier

Default Value "false" removed

ElementDefinition.isModifierReason

Added Element

ElementDefinition.isSummary

Default Value "false" removed

ElementDefinition.binding.strength

Change value set from http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/binding-strength to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/binding-strength|4.0.1

ElementDefinition.binding.valueSet

Renamed from valueSet[x] to valueSet
Add Type canonical(ValueSet)
Remove Types uri, Reference(ValueSet)

ElementDefinition.mapping.language

Change value set from http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/mimetypes to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/mimetypes|4.0.1

See the Full Difference for further information

Constraints

Level

Location

Description

Expression

eld-1

Rule

ElementDefinition.slicing

If there are no discriminators, there must be a definition

discriminator.exists() or description.exists()

eld-2

Rule

(base)

Min <= Max

min.empty() or max.empty() or (max = '*') or iif(max != '*', min <= max.toInteger())

eld-3

Rule

ElementDefinition.max

Max SHALL be a number or "*"

empty() or ($this = '*') or (toInteger() >= 0)

eld-4

Rule

ElementDefinition.type

Aggregation may only be specified if one of the allowed types for the element is a reference

aggregation.empty() or (code = 'Reference') or (code = 'canonical')

eld-5

Rule

(base)

if the element definition has a contentReference, it cannot have type, defaultValue, fixed, pattern, example, minValue, maxValue, maxLength, or binding

contentReference.empty() or (type.empty() and defaultValue.empty() and fixed.empty() and pattern.empty() and example.empty() and minValue.empty() and maxValue.empty() and maxLength.empty() and binding.empty())

eld-6

Rule

(base)

Fixed value may only be specified if there is one type

fixed.empty() or (type.count() <= 1)

eld-7

Rule

(base)

Pattern may only be specified if there is one type

pattern.empty() or (type.count() <= 1)

eld-8

Rule

(base)

Pattern and fixed are mutually exclusive

pattern.empty() or fixed.empty()

eld-11

Rule

(base)

Binding can only be present for coded elements, string, and uri

binding.empty() or type.code.empty() or type.select((code = 'code') or (code = 'Coding') or (code='CodeableConcept') or (code = 'Quantity') or (code = 'string') or (code = 'uri')).exists()

eld-12

Rule

ElementDefinition.binding

ValueSet SHALL start with http:// or https:// or urn:

valueSet.exists() implies (valueSet.startsWith('http:') or valueSet.startsWith('https') or valueSet.startsWith('urn:'))

eld-13

Rule

(base)

Types must be unique by code

type.select(code).isDistinct()

eld-14

Rule

(base)

Constraints must be unique by key

constraint.select(key).isDistinct()

eld-15

Rule

(base)

default value and meaningWhenMissing are mutually exclusive

defaultValue.empty() or meaningWhenMissing.empty()

eld-16

Rule

(base)

sliceName must be composed of proper tokens separated by "/"

sliceName.empty() or sliceName.matches('^[a-zA-Z0-9\\/\\-_\\[\\]\\@]+$')

eld-17

Rule

ElementDefinition.type

targetProfile is only allowed if the type is Reference or canonical

(code='Reference' or code = 'canonical') or targetProfile.empty()

eld-18

Rule

(base)

Must have a modifier reason if isModifier = true

(isModifier.exists() and isModifier) implies isModifierReason.exists()

eld-19

Rule

(base)

Element names cannot include some special characters

path.matches('[^\\s\\.,:;\\\'"\\/|?!@#$%&*()\\[\\]{}]{1,64}(\\.[^\\s\\.,:;\\\'"\\/|?!@#$%&*()\\[\\]{}]{1,64}(\\[x\\])?(\\:[^\\s\\.]+)?)*')

eld-20

Warning

(base)

Element names should be simple alphanumerics with a max of 64 characters, or code generation tools may be broken

path.matches('[A-Za-z][A-Za-z0-9]*(\\.[a-z][A-Za-z0-9]*(\\[x])?)*')

eld-21

Warning

ElementDefinition.constraint

Constraints should have an expression or else validators will not be able to enforce them

expression.exists()

eld-22

Rule

(base)

sliceIsConstraining can only appear if slicename is present

sliceIsConstraining.exists() implies sliceName.exists()

2.30.0.2 Use of ElementDefinition.path

The path element is the most important property of the element definition. It both names the element, and locates the element within a hierarchy defined within a particular context. Within the FHIR specification, there is only one original definition for each path. This is the master definition to which all the other definitions with the same path must conform.

All elements defined within the FHIR specification itself are defined within a StructureDefinition that defines a resource, or a datatype. This defines the identity of the element and provides the context in which the meaning of the element is understood. When Elements are defined, the following rules apply:

Element names (the parts of a path delineated by the '.' character) SHALL NOT contain whitespace (i.e. Unicode characters marked as whitespace)
Element names SHALL NOT contain the characters ,:;'"/|?!@#$%^&*()[]{}
Element names SHOULD not contain non-ASCII characters
Element names SHALL NOT exceed 64 characters in length
Element paths cannot imply elements that are not explicitly defined i.e. a.b.c.d cannot be defined unless a.b.c is explicitly defined
By convention, each path starts with an uppercase letter (type) but all the element names that follow this are lowercase (not type names). All resources and data types (except for Primitive data types) follow this convention, but logical models are not required to do so

Elements may be defined in:

StructureDefinitions of kind = resource, complex-type or primitive-type, where derivation = specialization. These are either Resources or Data Types defined in the specification
StructureDefinitions of kind = logical
Data Elements

StructureDefinitions with derivation = constraint (i.e. Resource and Data Type profiles) are not allowed to define or include ElementDefinitions with a path not defined within the base type definition from which they derive (e.g. in the FHIR specification).

2.30.0.3 ElementDefinition.id

In addition to the path, every ElementDefinition SHALL have a populated id, and the id SHALL have a unique value populated by following this algorithm:

The id will be constructed as a dot separated string, each part corresponding to a token in the path
For each token in the path, use the syntax pathpart:slicename/reslicename
For type choice elements, the id reflects the type slice. e.g. For path = Patient.deceasedBoolean, the id is Patient.deceased[x]:deceasedBoolean

Note that in a profile with no slices, this id will match the path exactly and entirely. id values constructed in this fashion are unique, and persistent, and may be used as the target of external references into the definition, where necessary.

2.30.0.4 Interpretation of ElementDefinition in different contexts

The data type ElementDefinition is used in StructureDefinition. The way its elements are to be used and interpreted depends on the context:

ElementDefinition field

Type definition, first element

Type definition, following elements

Constraint Definition, first element

Constraint Definition, following elements

sliceName

prohibited

required for slices, else prohibited

label

optional

recommended

code

optional

slicing

prohibited

optional

short/definition

required

required^‡

requirements/
comments/alias

prohibited

optional

prohibited^‡

optional^‡

base

snapshot: required
differential: optional

required

type

required

optional

nameReference

prohibited

optional

prohibited

optional

min/max

optional (irrelevant)

required

optional

optional^†

defaultValue[x]

prohibited

optional

prohibited

optional^†

meaningWhenMissing

prohibited

optional

prohibited

optional^†

fixed[x]

prohibited

optional

pattern[x]

prohibited

optional

example[x]

prohibited

optional

prohibited

optional

minValue[x]

prohibited

optional

maxValue[x]

prohibited

optional

maxLength

prohibited

optional

mustSupport

prohibited

optional

isModifier

prohibited

optional

prohibited

optional^†

isSummary

prohibited

optional

prohibited

optional^†

binding

prohibited

optional

prohibited

optional

constraint

optional

optional^∆

condition

prohibited

optional

prohibited

optional^∆

mapping

optional

optional^∆

Notes:

Type definition: A StructureDefinition without a baseDefinition element, or where the derivation type is 'specialization'
Constraint definition: A StructureDefinition with a baseDefinition element and a derivation of 'constraint' - e.g. a definition of a structure that constrains another base structure, referring to the differential portion
^†: The element's presence, and value, must match the definition in the base definition
^‡: The element content must be consistent with that matching element in the base definition
^∆: Additional constraints and mappings can be defined, but they do not replace the ones in the base definition

The use of Path and type depends more deeply on the context where the ElementDefinition is used:

Context path (1st element) path (following elements) type (1st element)

Base definition of a data type
(example: Quantity - XML, JSON) Name of the type Path inside the datatype Element

A constrained data type
(example: Money - XML, JSON) Name of the base type Path inside the datatype Name of the base type

Base definition of a resource
(example: Patient - XML, JSON) The name of the resource Path inside the resource DomainResource or sometimes Resource

Constraint on a resource
(example: DAF Patient - XML, JSON) The name of the resource Path inside the resource
(including into the data types) The name of the resource

Base Extension (which is a standard data type)
(example: Extension - XML, JSON) Extension Extension.value[x] or Extension.extension Extension

A defined Extension
(example: Extension - XML, JSON) Extension Extension.value[x] or Extension.extension (for complex extensions) Extension

There are additional notes about the use of ElementDefinition when defining Extensions on the Defining Extensions page.

2.30.0.4.1 Rules about Slicing

For a description of slicing, see Slicing

Slicing is only allowed when constraining an existing structure
slicing can only be used on the first repetition of an element. This first element that declares slicing is considered to be the slicing entry
All elements following the first repeat that containing a slicing SHALL have a sliceName
The special slice name @default applies to all entries that are not in any other slice
The first entry (the one having the slicing information) is understood to be the set of constraints that apply to all slices and entries, whether they have a defined slice or not It's use follows the "normal case", except:
- slicing must be present
- min governs the number of total occurrences of the sliced element including the number of occurrences in the open portion of the slice (individual slices may have a different min value).

2.30.0.4.2 Constraining elements with a choice of Type

Elements that allow a choice of multiple types can be constrained. In principle, there are two different types of constraints to apply:

A constraint that applies to the element as a whole - e.g. as restricting the cardinality, or limiting the choice of types
A constraint that applies to the use of a particular type - e.g. value set binding

When constraining elements with multiple types, the following rules apply:

Constraints limiting the acceptable list of types must be applied to the original "[x]" element as this is where the list of acceptable types is defined
The inclusion of a type specific path (such as "Patient.deceasedBoolean") SHALL NOT be interpreted as constraining allowed types, but instead, it constrains the use of a particular type
the original element SHALL always be represented in a snapshot; the type specific variants are only represented when needed

2.30.0.4.3 Rules about min and max

If there is no StructureDefinition.baseDefinition: min and max are always required
Otherwise, in StructureDefinition.differential: min and max are always optional; if they are not present, they default to the min and max from the base definition
In StructureDefinition.snapshot: min and max are always required

2.30.0.4.4 Rules about Aggregation

If an aggregationMode is present in the definition, the 'reference' element SHALL be present and have a value and the target of the reference SHALL be aggregated as defined
If type.versioning is present in the definition, the 'reference' element SHALL be present and have a value and the reference SHALL be populated as the versioning constraint dictates.

2.30.0.4.5 Missing Elements

Most elements have a minimum cardinality of 0, which means that they may be missing from a resource when it is exchanged between systems. Generally, when an element is missing, all that an application processing the resource can say about the element is that the value is unknown - it may have a correct value, but it has not been provided for security or workflow reasons. On the other hand, it might not have a value at all. All the application can say is that the value is unknown.

This also applies when the element is present, but has no value or child elements, and only has extensions instead.

However, for some elements, this specification makes specific rules about what it means if the element is missing. Constraints on other structures cannot change the missing meaning of an element. Here is a list of all elements with a default value or a missing meaning:

DataRequirement.subject[x]: Patient
Period.end: If the end of the period is missing, it means that the period is ongoing
Quantity.comparator: If there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
SampledData.factor: If no factor is assigned, the data is not adjusted before adding to the origin
Timing.repeat.frequency: If no frequency is stated, the assumption is that the event occurs once per period, but systems SHOULD always be specific about this
ElementDefinition.slicing.ordered: Order is not required unless specified
ElementDefinition.mustSupport: In a base type, where the element is being defined for the first time, the element is assumed to be mustSupport = false. In a profile (a constraint on an existing type), if mustSupport is not specific in either the differentil or the snapshot, the mustSupport value is not changed fro the base definition. Not, though, that the snapshot SHOULD always populate the mustSuppot value
ElementDefinition.isModifier: An element is not a modifier element unless it is explicitly specified to be one
ElementDefinition.isSummary: An element is not included in the summary unless it is explicitly specified to be so
ActivityDefinition.subject[x]: Patient
BodyStructure.active: This resource is generally assumed to be active if no value is provided for the active element
CarePlan.activity.detail.doNotPerform: If missing indicates that the described activity is one that should be engaged in when following the plan.
Communication.priority: If missing, this communication should be treated with normal priority
CommunicationRequest.priority: If missing, this task should be performed with normal priority
CommunicationRequest.doNotPerform: If do not perform is not specified, the request is a positive request e.g. "do perform"
ConceptMap.group.element.target.dependsOn.system: The code is in the source (dependsOn) or target (product) system
Consent.provision.actor: There is no specific actor associated with the exception
Consent.provision.action: all actions
Consent.provision.data: all data
DeviceRequest.priority: If missing, normal priority
EventDefinition.subject[x]: Patient
EvidenceVariable.characteristic.exclude: False
FamilyMemberHistory.estimatedAge: It is unknown whether the age is an estimate or not
Group.active: This resource is generally assumed to be active if no value is provided for the active element
Group.member.period: The member is in the group at this time
Group.member.inactive: Members are considered active unless explicitly specified otherwise
HealthcareService.active: This resource is generally assumed to be active if no value is provided for the active element
Immunization.isSubpotent: By default, a dose should be considered to be potent.
InsurancePlan.status: Default interpretation is active.
Library.subject[x]: Patient
Linkage.active: This resource is generally assumed to be active if no value is provided for the active element
List.entry.deleted: List items are generally only treated as deleted when this element explicitly carries a value of true. Systems SHOULD always populate this value when mode is 'changes'
Measure.subject[x]: Patient
NamingSystem.uniqueId.preferred: If there are multiple ids, and one is labeled "preferred", then the assumption is that the others are not preferred. In the absence of any id marked as preferred, no inference can be drawn
Organization.active: This resource is generally assumed to be active if no value is provided for the active element
OrganizationAffiliation.active: This resource is generally assumed to be active if no value is provided for the active element
Patient.active: This resource is generally assumed to be active if no value is provided for the active element
PlanDefinition.subject[x]: Patient
PlanDefinition.action.subject[x]: Patient
Practitioner.active: This resource is generally assumed to be active if no value is provided for the active element
PractitionerRole.active: This resource is generally assumed to be active if no value is provided for the active element
Questionnaire.item.required: Items are generally assumed not to be required unless explicitly specified. Systems SHOULD always populate this value
Questionnaire.item.repeats: Items are generally assumed not to repeat unless explicitly specified. Systems SHOULD always populate this value
Questionnaire.item.answerOption.initialSelected: Only selected items explicitly marked to be selected
RelatedPerson.active: This resource is generally assumed to be active if no value is provided for the active element
RequestGroup.priority: If missing, this request should be performed with normal priority
ResearchDefinition.subject[x]: Patient
ResearchElementDefinition.subject[x]: Patient
ResearchElementDefinition.characteristic.exclude: False
Schedule.active: This resource is generally assumed to be active if no value is provided for the active element
ServiceRequest.priority: If missing, this task should be performed with normal priority
ServiceRequest.doNotPerform: If missing, the request is a positive request e.g. "do perform"
Slot.overbooked: If overbooked is missing, systems may assume that there are still appointments available
Substance.instance: If this element is not present, then the substance resource describes a kind of substance
SupplyRequest.priority: If missing, this task should be performed with normal priority
Task.priority: If missing, this task should be performed with normal priority
TestScript.origin.profile: FHIR-Client
TestScript.destination.profile: FHIR-Server
ValueSet.expansion.offset: Paging is not being used
ValueSet.expansion.contains.abstract: If this is not populated, systems can assume that the concept it not abstract. This SHALL always be populated for abstract concepts

This specification does not define any default values for resources or data types because:

The value must be known by all implementations
When an element has a default value, it can never be unknown - e.g. it is implicitly mandatory
The default value can never be changed
The presence of a default value interacts with minimum cardinality and the :missing search token in ways that create confusion for implementations

Note that default values can be defined in Logical Models.