## Profile Comparison between http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/StructureDefinition/Organization-uv-ips vs http://hl7.eu/fhir/base-r5/StructureDefinition/organization-eu

Left: | Organization (IPS) (http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/StructureDefinition/Organization-uv-ips)
Right: | Organization (EU base) (http://hl7.eu/fhir/base-r5/StructureDefinition/organization-eu)

### Messages

Error | StructureDefinition.url | Values for url differ: 'http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/StructureDefinition/Organization-uv-ips' vs 'http://hl7.eu/fhir/base-r5/StructureDefinition/organization-eu'
Information | StructureDefinition.name | Values for name differ: 'OrganizationUvIps' vs 'OrganizationEu'
Information | StructureDefinition.title | Values for title differ: 'Organization (IPS)' vs 'Organization (EU base)'
Information | StructureDefinition.date | Values for date differ: '2024-06-19T10:50:07-05:00' vs '2026-04-27T22:41:19+03:00'
Information | StructureDefinition.publisher | Values for publisher differ: 'HL7 International / Patient Care' vs 'HL7 Europe'
Information | StructureDefinition.jurisdiction | Removed the item 'http://unstats.un.org/unsd/methods/m49/m49.htm#001'
Information | StructureDefinition.jurisdiction | Added the item 'http://unstats.un.org/unsd/methods/m49/m49.htm#150'
Warning | StructureDefinition.fhirVersion | Values for fhirVersion differ: '4.0.1' vs '5.0.0'
Information | StructureDefinition.comment | Values for comment differ: 'The only time that a resource does not have an id is when it is being submitted to the server using a create operation.' vs 'Within the context of the FHIR RESTful interactions, the resource has an id except for cases like the create and conditional update. Otherwise, the use of the resouce id depends on the given use case.'
Information | StructureDefinition.comment | Values for comment differ: 'Asserting this rule set restricts the content to be only understood by a limited set of trading partners. This inherently limits the usefulness of the data in the long term. However, the existing health eco-system is highly fractured, and not yet ready to define, collect, and exchange data in a generally computable sense. Wherever possible, implementers and/or specification writers should avoid using this element. Often, when used, the URL is a reference to an implementation guide that defines these special rules as part of it's narrative along with other profiles, value sets, etc.' vs 'Asserting this rule set restricts the content to be only understood by a limited set of trading partners. This inherently limits the usefulness of the data in the long term. However, the existing health eco-system is highly fractured, and not yet ready to define, collect, and exchange data in a generally computable sense. Wherever possible, implementers and/or specification writers should avoid using this element. Often, when used, the URL is a reference to an implementation guide that defines these special rules as part of its narrative along with other profiles, value sets, etc.'
Information | StructureDefinition.comment | Values for comment differ: 'Contained resources do not have narrative. Resources that are not contained SHOULD have a narrative. In some cases, a resource may only have text with little or no additional discrete data (as long as all minOccurs=1 elements are satisfied). This may be necessary for data from legacy systems where information is captured as a 'text blob' or where text is additionally entered raw or narrated and encoded information is added later.' vs 'Contained resources do not have a narrative. Resources that are not contained SHOULD have a narrative. In some cases, a resource may only have text with little or no additional discrete data (as long as all minOccurs=1 elements are satisfied). This may be necessary for data from legacy systems where information is captured as a 'text blob' or where text is additionally entered raw or narrated and encoded information is added later.'
Information | StructureDefinition.definition | Values for definition differ: 'These resources do not have an independent existence apart from the resource that contains them - they cannot be identified independently, and nor can they have their own independent transaction scope.' vs 'These resources do not have an independent existence apart from the resource that contains them - they cannot be identified independently, nor can they have their own independent transaction scope. This is allowed to be a Parameters resource if and only if it is referenced by a resource that provides context/meaning.'
Information | StructureDefinition.comment | Values for comment differ: 'This should never be done when the content can be identified properly, as once identification is lost, it is extremely difficult (and context dependent) to restore it again. Contained resources may have profiles and tags In their meta elements, but SHALL NOT have security labels.' vs 'This should never be done when the content can be identified properly, as once identification is lost, it is extremely difficult (and context dependent) to restore it again. Contained resources may have profiles and tags in their meta elements, but SHALL NOT have security labels.'
Information | StructureDefinition.definition | Values for definition differ: 'May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.' vs 'May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.'
Information | StructureDefinition.definition | Values for definition differ: 'May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource and that modifies the understanding of the element that contains it and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions. Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).' vs 'May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource and that modifies the understanding of the element that contains it and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions. Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).'
Information | StructureDefinition.requirements | Values for requirements differ: 'Modifier extensions allow for extensions that *cannot* be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the [definition of modifier extensions](http://hl7.org/fhir/R4/extensibility.html#modifierExtension).' vs 'Modifier extensions allow for extensions that *cannot* be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the [definition of modifier extensions](http://hl7.org/fhir/R5/extensibility.html#modifierExtension).'
Information | StructureDefinition.short | Values for short differ: 'Identifies this organization across multiple systems' vs 'Organization business identifier'
Information | StructureDefinition.short | Values for short differ: 'Kind of organization' vs 'Organization type'
Information | StructureDefinition.short | Values for short differ: 'Name used for the organization' vs 'Name of the organization'
Warning | Organization.name | Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
Information | Organization.name | Element minimum cardinalities differ: '1' vs '0'
Information | StructureDefinition.short | Values for short differ: 'The organization of which this organization forms a part' vs 'The organization of which this organization is part of: e.g. an ERN'
Information | StructureDefinition.short | Values for short differ: 'Contact for the organization for a certain purpose' vs 'Organization contact infos'
Information | StructureDefinition.definition | Values for definition differ: 'Contact for the organization for a certain purpose.' vs 'The contact details of communication devices available relevant to the specific Organization. This can include addresses, phone numbers, fax numbers, mobile numbers, email addresses and web sites.'
Information | StructureDefinition.comment | Values for comment differ: 'Where multiple contacts for the same purpose are provided there is a standard extension that can be used to determine which one is the preferred contact to use.' vs 'The address/telecom use code 'home' are not to be used. Note that these contacts are not the contact details of people who provide the service (that would be through PractitionerRole), these are official contacts for the Organization itself for specific purposes. E.g. Mailing Addresses, Billing Addresses, Contact numbers for Booking or Billing Enquiries, general web address, web address for online bookings etc.'
Information | StructureDefinition.definition | Values for definition differ: 'May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.' vs 'May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and managable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.'
Information | StructureDefinition.definition | Values for definition differ: 'Indicates a purpose for which the contact can be reached.' vs 'The purpose/type of contact.'
Information | StructureDefinition.short | Values for short differ: 'A name associated with the contact' vs 'Name of an individual to contact'
Information | StructureDefinition.definition | Values for definition differ: 'A name associated with the contact.' vs 'The name of an individual to contact, some types of contact detail are usually blank.'
Information | Organization.contact.name | Element maximum cardinalities differ: '1' vs '2147483647'
Information | StructureDefinition.short | Values for short differ: 'Contact details (telephone, email, etc.) for a contact' vs 'Organization telecom'
Information | StructureDefinition.definition | Values for definition differ: 'A contact detail (e.g. a telephone number or an email address) by which the party may be contacted.' vs 'The contact details application for the purpose defined.'
Information | StructureDefinition.short | Values for short differ: 'Visiting or postal addresses for the contact' vs 'Address for the contact'
Information | StructureDefinition.definition | Values for definition differ: 'Visiting or postal addresses for the contact.' vs 'Address for the contact.'

### Metadata

Name | Value | Comments
--- | --- | ---
abstract | false |
baseDefinition | http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Organization |
copyright |  | Copyright HL7 Europe. Licensed under creative commons public domain (CC0 1.0). | Added the item 'Copyright HL7 Europe. Licensed under creative commons public domain (CC0 1.0).'
date | 2024-06-19T10:50:07-05:00 | 2026-04-27T22:41:19+03:00 | Values Differ
description | This profile constrains the Organization resource to represent an organization that acts as performer or observer for a result observation (laboratory, pathology or imaging), or as performer for a procedure. | This profile specifies how the HL7 FHIR Organization resource should be used for conveying commonly used concepts in the European context. | Values Differ
experimental |  |
fhirVersion | 4.0.1 | 5.0.0 | Values Differ
jurisdiction |  |
jurisdiction[0] | http://unstats.un.org/unsd/methods/m49/m49.htm#001 |  | Removed the item 'http://unstats.un.org/unsd/methods/m49/m49.htm#001'
jurisdiction[1] |  | http://unstats.un.org/unsd/methods/m49/m49.htm#150 | Added the item 'http://unstats.un.org/unsd/methods/m49/m49.htm#150'
kind | resource |
name | OrganizationUvIps | OrganizationEu | Values Differ
publisher | HL7 International / Patient Care | HL7 Europe | Values Differ
purpose |  |
status | active |
title | Organization (IPS) | Organization (EU base) | Values Differ
type | Organization |
url | http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/StructureDefinition/Organization-uv-ips | http://hl7.eu/fhir/base-r5/StructureDefinition/organization-eu | Values Differ
version | 2.0.0 |

### Structure

Name | L Flags | L Card. | L Type | L Description & Constraints | R Flags | R Card. | R Type | R Description & Constraints | Comments
--- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Organization | C | 0..* | Organization | A grouping of people or organizations with a common purpose | C | 0..* | Organization | A grouping of people or organizations with a common purpose Constraints: name-or-identifier |
id | Σ | 0..1 | id | Logical id of this artifact | Σ | 0..1 | id | Logical id of this artifact |
meta | Σ | 0..1 | Meta | Metadata about the resource | Σ | 0..1 | Meta | Metadata about the resource |
implicitRules | ?!Σ | 0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created | ?!Σ | 0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created |
language |  | 0..1 | code | Language of the resource content Binding: ?? (preferred): A human language.
Additional Bindings | Purpose
?? | Max Binding
|  | 0..1 | code | Language of the resource content Binding: ?? (required): IETF language tag for a human language
Additional Bindings | Purpose
?? | Starter
text |  | 0..1 | Narrative | Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements |  | 0..1 | Narrative | Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements |
contained |  | 0..* | Resource | Contained, inline Resources |  | 0..* | Resource | Contained, inline Resources |
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations |
modifierExtension | ?! | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored |
identifier | Σ C | 0..* | Identifier | Identifies this organization across multiple systems | Σ C | 0..* | Identifier | Organization business identifier |
active | ?!Σ | 0..1 | boolean | Whether the organization's record is still in active use | ?!Σ | 0..1 | boolean | Whether the organization's record is still in active use |
type | Σ | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Kind of organization Binding: ?? (example): Used to categorize the organization. | Σ | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Organization type Binding: ?? (example): Used to categorize the organization. |
name | SO Σ C | 1..1 | string | Name used for the organization
Obligations | Actor
SHALL:populate-if-known | Creator (IPS)
SHALL:handle | Consumer (IPS)
SHOULD:display | Consumer (IPS)
| Σ C | 0..1 | string | Name of the organization | Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false' Element minimum cardinalities differ: '1' vs '0'
alias |  | 0..* | string | A list of alternate names that the organization is known as, or was known as in the past |  | 0..* | string | A list of alternate names that the organization is known as, or was known as in the past |
telecom | SO C | 0..* | ContactPoint | A contact detail for the organization
Obligations | Actor
SHALL:populate-if-known | Creator (IPS)
SHALL:handle | Consumer (IPS)
SHOULD:display | Consumer (IPS)
|  |  |  |  | Removed this element
address | SO C | 0..* | Address | An address for the organization
Obligations | Actor
SHALL:populate-if-known | Creator (IPS)
SHALL:handle | Consumer (IPS)
SHOULD:display | Consumer (IPS)
|  |  |  |  | Removed this element
partOf | Σ | 0..1 | Reference(Organization) | The organization of which this organization forms a part | Σ | 0..1 | Reference(Organization) | The organization of which this organization is part of: e.g. an ERN |
contact |  | 0..* | BackboneElement | Contact for the organization for a certain purpose | C | 0..* | ExtendedContactDetail | Organization contact infos |
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |  | 0..1 | id | Unique id for inter-element referencing |
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url |
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized |  |  |  |  | Removed this element
purpose |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | The type of contact Binding: ?? (extensible): The purpose for which you would contact a contact party. | Σ | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | The type of contact Binding: ?? (preferred): The purpose for which an extended contact detail should be used. |
name |  | 0..1 | HumanName | A name associated with the contact | Σ | 0..* | HumanName | Name of an individual to contact | Element maximum cardinalities differ: '1' vs '2147483647'
telecom |  | 0..* | ContactPoint | Contact details (telephone, email, etc.) for a contact | Σ | 0..* | ContactPoint | Organization telecom |
address |  | 0..1 | Address | Visiting or postal addresses for the contact | Σ | 0..1 | ?? | Address for the contact |
organization |  |  |  |  | Σ | 0..1 | Reference(Organization) | This contact detail is handled/monitored by a specific organization | Added this element
period |  |  |  |  | Σ | 0..1 | Period | Period that this contact was valid for usage | Added this element
endpoint |  | 0..* | Reference(Endpoint) | Technical endpoints providing access to services operated for the organization |  | 0..* | Reference(Endpoint) | Technical endpoints providing access to services operated for the organization |
description |  |  |  |  | Σ | 0..1 | markdown | Additional details about the Organization that could be displayed as further information to identify the Organization beyond its name | Added this element
qualification |  |  |  |  |  | 0..* | BackboneElement | Qualifications, certifications, accreditations, licenses, training, etc. pertaining to the provision of care | Added this element
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