German (DEU) Electronic Product Information (ePI) Product Leaflet (PL) Implementation Guide
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Resource Profile: DEUePIPLBundle - Detailed Descriptions

Draft as of 2025-06-13

Definitions for the DEUePIPLBundle resource profile.

Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be foundhere

0. Bundle
Definition

A container for a collection of resources.

ShortContains a collection of resources
Control0..*
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summaryfalse
Invariantsbdl-1: total only when a search or history (total.empty() or (type = 'searchset') or (type = 'history'))
bdl-2: entry.search only when a search ((type = 'searchset') or entry.search.empty())
bdl-7: FullUrl must be unique in a bundle, or else entries with the same fullUrl must have different meta.versionId (except in history bundles) ((type = 'history') or entry.where(fullUrl.exists()).select(fullUrl&iif(resource.meta.versionId.exists(), resource.meta.versionId, '')).isDistinct())
bdl-9: A document must have an identifier with a system and a value (type = 'document' implies (identifier.system.exists() and identifier.value.exists()))
bdl-10: A document must have a date (type = 'document' implies (timestamp.hasValue()))
bdl-11: A document must have a Composition as the first resource (type = 'document' implies entry.first().resource.is(Composition))
bdl-12: A message must have a MessageHeader as the first resource (type = 'message' implies entry.first().resource.is(MessageHeader))
bdl-13: A subscription-notification must have a SubscriptionStatus as the first resource (type = 'subscription-notification' implies entry.first().resource.is(SubscriptionStatus))
bdl-14: entry.request.method PATCH not allowed for history (type = 'history' implies entry.request.method != 'PATCH')
bdl-15: Bundle resources where type is not transaction, transaction-response, batch, or batch-response or when the request is a POST SHALL have Bundle.entry.fullUrl populated (type='transaction' or type='transaction-response' or type='batch' or type='batch-response' or entry.all(fullUrl.exists() or request.method='POST'))
bdl-16: Issue.severity for all issues within the OperationOutcome must be either 'information' or 'warning'. (issues.exists() implies (issues.issue.severity = 'information' or issues.issue.severity = 'warning'))
bdl-17: Use and meaning of issues for documents has not been validated because the content will not be rendered in the document. (type = 'document' implies issues.empty())
bdl-18: Self link is required for searchsets. (type = 'searchset' implies link.where(relation = 'self' and url.exists()).exists())
bdl-3a: For collections of type document, message, searchset or collection, all entries must contain resources, and not have request or response elements (type in ('document' | 'message' | 'searchset' | 'collection') implies entry.all(resource.exists() and request.empty() and response.empty()))
bdl-3b: For collections of type history, all entries must contain request or response elements, and resources if the method is POST, PUT or PATCH (type = 'history' implies entry.all(request.exists() and response.exists() and ((request.method in ('POST' | 'PATCH' | 'PUT')) = resource.exists())))
bdl-3c: For collections of type transaction or batch, all entries must contain request elements, and resources if the method is POST, PUT or PATCH (type in ('transaction' | 'batch') implies entry.all(request.method.exists() and ((request.method in ('POST' | 'PATCH' | 'PUT')) = resource.exists())))
bdl-3d: For collections of type transaction-response or batch-response, all entries must contain response elements (type in ('transaction-response' | 'batch-response') implies entry.all(response.exists()))
2. Bundle.implicitRules
Definition

A reference to a set of rules that were followed when the resource was constructed, and which must be understood when processing the content. Often, this is a reference to an implementation guide that defines the special rules along with other profiles etc.

ShortA set of rules under which this content was created
Comments

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.

Control0..1
Typeuri
Is Modifiertrue because This element is labeled as a modifier because the implicit rules may provide additional knowledge about the resource that modifies its meaning or interpretation
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supportfalse
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
4. Bundle.identifier
Definition

A UUID that uniquely identifies the Bundle across all GIs. All new versions of a GI must retain the same Bundle ID.


A persistent identifier for the bundle that won't change as a bundle is copied from server to server.

ShortGlobally unique identifier shared across all versions of the Implementation Guide (GI)Persistent identifier for the bundle
Comments

Persistent identity generally only matters for batches of type Document, Message, and Collection. It would not normally be populated for search and history results and servers ignore Bundle.identifier when processing batches and transactions. For Documents the .identifier SHALL be populated such that the .identifier is globally unique.

NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
Control10..1
This element is affected by the following invariants: bdl-9
TypeIdentifier
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
6. Bundle.type
Definition

Indicates the purpose of this bundle - how it is intended to be used.

Shortdocument | message | transaction | transaction-response | batch | batch-response | history | searchset | collection | subscription-notification
Comments

It's possible to use a bundle for other purposes (e.g. a document can be accepted as a transaction). This is primarily defined so that there can be specific rules for some of the bundle types.

Control1..1
This element is affected by the following invariants: bdl-1, bdl-2, bdl-3a, bdl-3b, bdl-3c, bdl-3d, bdl-7, bdl-9, bdl-10, bdl-11, bdl-12, bdl-13, bdl-14, bdl-15, bdl-17, bdl-18
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from BundleTypehttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/bundle-type|5.0.0
(required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/bundle-type|5.0.0)

Indicates the purpose of a bundle - how it is intended to be used.

Typecode
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supportfalse
Summarytrue
Pattern Valuedocument
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
8. Bundle.timestamp
Definition

Original date in which this ePI document received its authorization.


The date/time that the bundle was assembled - i.e. when the resources were placed in the bundle.

ShortPersistent original date of approval.When the bundle was assembled
Comments

For many bundles, the timestamp is equal to .meta.lastUpdated, because they are not stored (e.g. search results). When a bundle is placed in a persistent store, .meta.lastUpdated will be usually be changed by the server. When the bundle is a message, a middleware agent altering the message (even if not stored) SHOULD update .meta.lastUpdated. .timestamp is used to track the original time of the Bundle, and SHOULD be populated.

Usage:

  • document : the date the document was created. Note: the composition may predate the document, or be associated with multiple documents. The date of the composition - the authoring time - may be earlier than the document assembly time
  • message : the date that the content of the message was assembled. This date is not changed by middleware engines unless they add additional data that changes the meaning of the time of the message
  • history : the date that the history was assembled. This time would be used as the _since time to ask for subsequent updates
  • searchset : the time that the search set was assembled. Note that different pages MAY have different timestamps but need not. Having different timestamps does not imply that subsequent pages will represent or include changes made since the initial query
  • transaction | transaction-response | batch | batch-response | collection : no particular assigned meaning

The timestamp value should be greater than the lastUpdated and other timestamps in the resources in the bundle, and it should be equal or earlier than the .meta.lastUpdated on the Bundle itself.

Control10..1
This element is affected by the following invariants: bdl-10
Typeinstant
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supportfalse
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
10. Bundle.entry
Definition

An entry resource included in the EPI document bundle resource.


An entry in a bundle resource - will either contain a resource or information about a resource (transactions and history only).

ShortEntry resource in the EPI bundle.Entry in the bundle - will have a resource or information
Control40..*
TypeBackboneElement
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summarytrue
Invariantsbdl-5: must be a resource unless there's a request or response (resource.exists() or request.exists() or response.exists())
bdl-8: fullUrl cannot be a version specific reference (fullUrl.exists() implies fullUrl.contains('/_history/').not())
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Bundle.entry. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • type @ $this.resource
  • 12. Bundle.entry.modifierExtension
    Definition

    May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained 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 can 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).

    ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
    Comments

    There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

    Control0..*
    TypeExtension
    Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
    Summarytrue
    Requirements

    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.

    Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
    14. Bundle.entry.fullUrl
    Definition

    The Absolute URL for the resource. Except for transactions and batches, each entry in a Bundle must have a fullUrl. The fullUrl SHALL NOT disagree with the id in the resource - i.e. if the fullUrl is not a urn:uuid, the URL shall be version-independent URL consistent with the Resource.id. The fullUrl is a version independent reference to the resource. Even when not required, fullUrl MAY be set to a urn:uuid to allow referencing entries in a transaction. The fullUrl can be an arbitrary URI and is not limited to urn:uuid, urn:oid, http, and https. The fullUrl element SHALL have a value except when:

    • invoking a create
    • invoking or responding to an operation where the body is not a single identified resource
    • invoking or returning the results of a search or history operation.
    ShortURI for resource (e.g. the absolute URL server address, URI for UUID/OID, etc.)
    Comments

    fullUrl might not be unique in the context of a resource. Note that since FHIR resources do not need to be served through the FHIR API, the fullURL might be a URN or an absolute URL that does not end with the logical id of the resource (Resource.id). However, but if the fullUrl does look like a RESTful server URL (e.g. meets the regex, then the 'id' portion of the fullUrl SHALL end with the Resource.id.

    Note that the fullUrl is not the same as the canonical URL - it's an absolute url for an endpoint serving the resource (these will happen to have the same value on the canonical server for the resource with the canonical URL).


    fullUrl might not be unique in the context of a resource. Note that since FHIR resources do not need to be served through the FHIR API, the fullURL might be a URN or an absolute URL that does not end with the logical id of the resource (Resource.id). However, but if the fullUrl does look like a RESTful server URL (e.g. meets the regex, then the 'id' portion of the fullUrl SHALL end with the Resource.id.

    Note that the fullUrl is not the same as the canonical URL - it's an absolute url for an endpoint serving the resource (these will happen to have the same value on the canonical server for the resource with the canonical URL).

    Control10..1
    This element is affected by the following invariants: bdl-7, bdl-15, bdl-8
    Typeuri
    Is Modifierfalse
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Must Supportfalse
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    16. Bundle.entry.resource
    Definition

    The Resource for the entry. The purpose/meaning of the resource is determined by the Bundle.type. This is allowed to be a Parameters resource if and only if it is referenced by something else within the Bundle that provides context/meaning.

    ShortA resource in the bundle
    Control10..1
    This element is affected by the following invariants: bdl-3a, bdl-3b, bdl-3c, bdl-7, bdl-11, bdl-12, bdl-13, bdl-5
    TypeResource
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supportfalse
    Summarytrue
    18. Bundle.entry.search
    Definition

    Information about the search process that lead to the creation of this entry.

    ShortSearch related information
    Control0..01
    This element is affected by the following invariants: bdl-2
    TypeBackboneElement
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supportfalse
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    21. Bundle.entry.request
    Definition

    Additional information about how this entry should be processed as part of a transaction or batch. For history, it shows how the entry was processed to create the version contained in the entry.

    ShortAdditional execution information (transaction/batch/history)
    Control0..01
    This element is affected by the following invariants: bdl-3a, bdl-3b, bdl-5
    TypeBackboneElement
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supportfalse
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    26. Bundle.entry.response
    Definition

    Indicates the results of processing the corresponding 'request' entry in the batch or transaction being responded to or what the results of an operation where when returning history.

    ShortResults of execution (transaction/batch/history)
    Control0..01
    This element is affected by the following invariants: bdl-3a, bdl-3b, bdl-3d, bdl-5
    TypeBackboneElement
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supportfalse
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    30. Bundle.entry:composition
    Slice Namecomposition
    Definition

    EPI Composition


    An entry in a bundle resource - will either contain a resource or information about a resource (transactions and history only).

    ShortEPI CompositionEntry in the bundle - will have a resource or information
    Control10..1*
    TypeBackboneElement
    Is Modifierfalse
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsbdl-5: must be a resource unless there's a request or response (resource.exists() or request.exists() or response.exists())
    bdl-8: fullUrl cannot be a version specific reference (fullUrl.exists() implies fullUrl.contains('/_history/').not())
    ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    32. Bundle.entry:composition.modifierExtension
    Definition

    May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained 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 can 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).

    ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
    Comments

    There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

    Control0..*
    TypeExtension
    Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
    Summarytrue
    Requirements

    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.

    Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
    34. Bundle.entry:composition.fullUrl
    Definition

    The Absolute URL for the resource. Except for transactions and batches, each entry in a Bundle must have a fullUrl. The fullUrl SHALL NOT disagree with the id in the resource - i.e. if the fullUrl is not a urn:uuid, the URL shall be version-independent URL consistent with the Resource.id. The fullUrl is a version independent reference to the resource. Even when not required, fullUrl MAY be set to a urn:uuid to allow referencing entries in a transaction. The fullUrl can be an arbitrary URI and is not limited to urn:uuid, urn:oid, http, and https. The fullUrl element SHALL have a value except when:

    • invoking a create
    • invoking or responding to an operation where the body is not a single identified resource
    • invoking or returning the results of a search or history operation.
    ShortURI for resource (e.g. the absolute URL server address, URI for UUID/OID, etc.)
    Comments

    fullUrl might not be unique in the context of a resource. Note that since FHIR resources do not need to be served through the FHIR API, the fullURL might be a URN or an absolute URL that does not end with the logical id of the resource (Resource.id). However, but if the fullUrl does look like a RESTful server URL (e.g. meets the regex, then the 'id' portion of the fullUrl SHALL end with the Resource.id.

    Note that the fullUrl is not the same as the canonical URL - it's an absolute url for an endpoint serving the resource (these will happen to have the same value on the canonical server for the resource with the canonical URL).


    fullUrl might not be unique in the context of a resource. Note that since FHIR resources do not need to be served through the FHIR API, the fullURL might be a URN or an absolute URL that does not end with the logical id of the resource (Resource.id). However, but if the fullUrl does look like a RESTful server URL (e.g. meets the regex, then the 'id' portion of the fullUrl SHALL end with the Resource.id.

    Note that the fullUrl is not the same as the canonical URL - it's an absolute url for an endpoint serving the resource (these will happen to have the same value on the canonical server for the resource with the canonical URL).

    Control10..1
    This element is affected by the following invariants: bdl-7, bdl-15, bdl-8
    Typeuri
    Is Modifierfalse
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Must Supportfalse
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    36. Bundle.entry:composition.resource
    Definition

    A set of healthcare-related information that is assembled together into a single logical package that provides a single coherent statement of meaning, establishes its own context and that has clinical attestation with regard to who is making the statement. A Composition defines the structure and narrative content necessary for a document. However, a Composition alone does not constitute a document. Rather, the Composition must be the first entry in a Bundle where Bundle.type=document, and any other resources referenced from Composition must be included as subsequent entries in the Bundle (for example Patient, Practitioner, Encounter, etc.).


    The Resource for the entry. The purpose/meaning of the resource is determined by the Bundle.type. This is allowed to be a Parameters resource if and only if it is referenced by something else within the Bundle that provides context/meaning.

    ShortA set of resources composed into a single coherent clinical statement with clinical attestationA resource in the bundle
    Comments

    While the focus of this specification is on patient-specific clinical statements, this resource can also apply to other healthcare-related statements such as study protocol designs, healthcare invoices and other activities that are not necessarily patient-specific or clinical.

    Control10..1
    This element is affected by the following invariants: bdl-3a, bdl-3b, bdl-3c, bdl-7, bdl-11, bdl-12, bdl-13, bdl-5
    TypeCompositionResource(05 DEU ePIL Composition)
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supportfalse
    Summarytrue
    38. Bundle.entry:composition.search
    Definition

    Information about the search process that lead to the creation of this entry.

    ShortSearch related information
    Control0..01
    This element is affected by the following invariants: bdl-2
    TypeBackboneElement
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supportfalse
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    41. Bundle.entry:composition.request
    Definition

    Additional information about how this entry should be processed as part of a transaction or batch. For history, it shows how the entry was processed to create the version contained in the entry.

    ShortAdditional execution information (transaction/batch/history)
    Control0..01
    This element is affected by the following invariants: bdl-3a, bdl-3b, bdl-5
    TypeBackboneElement
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supportfalse
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    46. Bundle.entry:composition.response
    Definition

    Indicates the results of processing the corresponding 'request' entry in the batch or transaction being responded to or what the results of an operation where when returning history.

    ShortResults of execution (transaction/batch/history)
    Control0..01
    This element is affected by the following invariants: bdl-3a, bdl-3b, bdl-3d, bdl-5
    TypeBackboneElement
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supportfalse
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    50. Bundle.entry:organization
    Slice Nameorganization
    Definition

    An entry resource included in the EPI document bundle resource.


    An entry in a bundle resource - will either contain a resource or information about a resource (transactions and history only).

    ShortEntry resource in the EPI bundle.Entry in the bundle - will have a resource or information
    Control10..1*
    TypeBackboneElement
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supportfalse
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsbdl-5: must be a resource unless there's a request or response (resource.exists() or request.exists() or response.exists())
    bdl-8: fullUrl cannot be a version specific reference (fullUrl.exists() implies fullUrl.contains('/_history/').not())
    ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    52. Bundle.entry:organization.modifierExtension
    Definition

    May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained 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 can 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).

    ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
    Comments

    There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

    Control0..*
    TypeExtension
    Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
    Summarytrue
    Requirements

    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.

    Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
    54. Bundle.entry:organization.fullUrl
    Definition

    The Absolute URL for the resource. Except for transactions and batches, each entry in a Bundle must have a fullUrl. The fullUrl SHALL NOT disagree with the id in the resource - i.e. if the fullUrl is not a urn:uuid, the URL shall be version-independent URL consistent with the Resource.id. The fullUrl is a version independent reference to the resource. Even when not required, fullUrl MAY be set to a urn:uuid to allow referencing entries in a transaction. The fullUrl can be an arbitrary URI and is not limited to urn:uuid, urn:oid, http, and https. The fullUrl element SHALL have a value except when:

    • invoking a create
    • invoking or responding to an operation where the body is not a single identified resource
    • invoking or returning the results of a search or history operation.
    ShortURI for resource (e.g. the absolute URL server address, URI for UUID/OID, etc.)
    Comments

    fullUrl might not be unique in the context of a resource. Note that since FHIR resources do not need to be served through the FHIR API, the fullURL might be a URN or an absolute URL that does not end with the logical id of the resource (Resource.id). However, but if the fullUrl does look like a RESTful server URL (e.g. meets the regex, then the 'id' portion of the fullUrl SHALL end with the Resource.id.

    Note that the fullUrl is not the same as the canonical URL - it's an absolute url for an endpoint serving the resource (these will happen to have the same value on the canonical server for the resource with the canonical URL).


    fullUrl might not be unique in the context of a resource. Note that since FHIR resources do not need to be served through the FHIR API, the fullURL might be a URN or an absolute URL that does not end with the logical id of the resource (Resource.id). However, but if the fullUrl does look like a RESTful server URL (e.g. meets the regex, then the 'id' portion of the fullUrl SHALL end with the Resource.id.

    Note that the fullUrl is not the same as the canonical URL - it's an absolute url for an endpoint serving the resource (these will happen to have the same value on the canonical server for the resource with the canonical URL).

    Control10..1
    This element is affected by the following invariants: bdl-7, bdl-15, bdl-8
    Typeuri
    Is Modifierfalse
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Must Supportfalse
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    56. Bundle.entry:organization.resource
    Definition

    A formally or informally recognized grouping of people or organizations formed for the purpose of achieving some form of collective action. Includes companies, institutions, corporations, departments, community groups, healthcare practice groups, payer/insurer, etc.


    The Resource for the entry. The purpose/meaning of the resource is determined by the Bundle.type. This is allowed to be a Parameters resource if and only if it is referenced by something else within the Bundle that provides context/meaning.

    ShortA grouping of people or organizations with a common purposeA resource in the bundle
    Control10..1
    This element is affected by the following invariants: bdl-3a, bdl-3b, bdl-3c, bdl-7, bdl-11, bdl-12, bdl-13, bdl-5
    TypeOrganizationResource(02 DEU ePIL Organization)
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supportfalse
    Summaryfalse
    58. Bundle.entry:organization.search
    Definition

    Information about the search process that lead to the creation of this entry.

    ShortSearch related information
    Control0..01
    This element is affected by the following invariants: bdl-2
    TypeBackboneElement
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supportfalse
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    61. Bundle.entry:organization.request
    Definition

    Additional information about how this entry should be processed as part of a transaction or batch. For history, it shows how the entry was processed to create the version contained in the entry.

    ShortAdditional execution information (transaction/batch/history)
    Control0..01
    This element is affected by the following invariants: bdl-3a, bdl-3b, bdl-5
    TypeBackboneElement
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supportfalse
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    66. Bundle.entry:organization.response
    Definition

    Indicates the results of processing the corresponding 'request' entry in the batch or transaction being responded to or what the results of an operation where when returning history.

    ShortResults of execution (transaction/batch/history)
    Control0..01
    This element is affected by the following invariants: bdl-3a, bdl-3b, bdl-3d, bdl-5
    TypeBackboneElement
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supportfalse
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    70. Bundle.entry:product
    Slice Nameproduct
    Definition

    An entry resource included in the EPI document bundle resource.


    An entry in a bundle resource - will either contain a resource or information about a resource (transactions and history only).

    ShortEntry resource in the EPI bundle.Entry in the bundle - will have a resource or information
    Control10..*
    TypeBackboneElement
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supportfalse
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsbdl-5: must be a resource unless there's a request or response (resource.exists() or request.exists() or response.exists())
    bdl-8: fullUrl cannot be a version specific reference (fullUrl.exists() implies fullUrl.contains('/_history/').not())
    ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    72. Bundle.entry:product.modifierExtension
    Definition

    May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained 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 can 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).

    ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
    Comments

    There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

    Control0..*
    TypeExtension
    Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
    Summarytrue
    Requirements

    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.

    Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
    74. Bundle.entry:product.fullUrl
    Definition

    The Absolute URL for the resource. Except for transactions and batches, each entry in a Bundle must have a fullUrl. The fullUrl SHALL NOT disagree with the id in the resource - i.e. if the fullUrl is not a urn:uuid, the URL shall be version-independent URL consistent with the Resource.id. The fullUrl is a version independent reference to the resource. Even when not required, fullUrl MAY be set to a urn:uuid to allow referencing entries in a transaction. The fullUrl can be an arbitrary URI and is not limited to urn:uuid, urn:oid, http, and https. The fullUrl element SHALL have a value except when:

    • invoking a create
    • invoking or responding to an operation where the body is not a single identified resource
    • invoking or returning the results of a search or history operation.
    ShortURI for resource (e.g. the absolute URL server address, URI for UUID/OID, etc.)
    Comments

    fullUrl might not be unique in the context of a resource. Note that since FHIR resources do not need to be served through the FHIR API, the fullURL might be a URN or an absolute URL that does not end with the logical id of the resource (Resource.id). However, but if the fullUrl does look like a RESTful server URL (e.g. meets the regex, then the 'id' portion of the fullUrl SHALL end with the Resource.id.

    Note that the fullUrl is not the same as the canonical URL - it's an absolute url for an endpoint serving the resource (these will happen to have the same value on the canonical server for the resource with the canonical URL).


    fullUrl might not be unique in the context of a resource. Note that since FHIR resources do not need to be served through the FHIR API, the fullURL might be a URN or an absolute URL that does not end with the logical id of the resource (Resource.id). However, but if the fullUrl does look like a RESTful server URL (e.g. meets the regex, then the 'id' portion of the fullUrl SHALL end with the Resource.id.

    Note that the fullUrl is not the same as the canonical URL - it's an absolute url for an endpoint serving the resource (these will happen to have the same value on the canonical server for the resource with the canonical URL).

    Control10..1
    This element is affected by the following invariants: bdl-7, bdl-15, bdl-8
    Typeuri
    Is Modifierfalse
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Must Supportfalse
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    76. Bundle.entry:product.resource
    Definition

    A medicinal product, being a substance or combination of substances that is intended to treat, prevent or diagnose a disease, or to restore, correct or modify physiological functions by exerting a pharmacological, immunological or metabolic action. This resource is intended to define and detail such products and their properties, for uses other than direct patient care (e.g. regulatory use, or drug catalogs).


    The Resource for the entry. The purpose/meaning of the resource is determined by the Bundle.type. This is allowed to be a Parameters resource if and only if it is referenced by something else within the Bundle that provides context/meaning.

    ShortDetailed definition of a medicinal productA resource in the bundle
    Control10..1
    This element is affected by the following invariants: bdl-3a, bdl-3b, bdl-3c, bdl-7, bdl-11, bdl-12, bdl-13, bdl-5
    TypeMedicinalProductDefinitionResource(03 DEU ePIL Medicinal Product Definition)
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supportfalse
    Summaryfalse
    78. Bundle.entry:product.search
    Definition

    Information about the search process that lead to the creation of this entry.

    ShortSearch related information
    Control0..01
    This element is affected by the following invariants: bdl-2
    TypeBackboneElement
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supportfalse
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    81. Bundle.entry:product.request
    Definition

    Additional information about how this entry should be processed as part of a transaction or batch. For history, it shows how the entry was processed to create the version contained in the entry.

    ShortAdditional execution information (transaction/batch/history)
    Control0..01
    This element is affected by the following invariants: bdl-3a, bdl-3b, bdl-5
    TypeBackboneElement
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supportfalse
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    86. Bundle.entry:product.response
    Definition

    Indicates the results of processing the corresponding 'request' entry in the batch or transaction being responded to or what the results of an operation where when returning history.

    ShortResults of execution (transaction/batch/history)
    Control0..01
    This element is affected by the following invariants: bdl-3a, bdl-3b, bdl-3d, bdl-5
    TypeBackboneElement
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supportfalse
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    90. Bundle.entry:package
    Slice Namepackage
    Definition

    An entry resource included in the EPI document bundle resource.


    An entry in a bundle resource - will either contain a resource or information about a resource (transactions and history only).

    ShortEntry resource in the EPI bundle.Entry in the bundle - will have a resource or information
    Control10..*
    TypeBackboneElement
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supportfalse
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsbdl-5: must be a resource unless there's a request or response (resource.exists() or request.exists() or response.exists())
    bdl-8: fullUrl cannot be a version specific reference (fullUrl.exists() implies fullUrl.contains('/_history/').not())
    ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    92. Bundle.entry:package.modifierExtension
    Definition

    May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained 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 can 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).

    ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
    Comments

    There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

    Control0..*
    TypeExtension
    Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
    Summarytrue
    Requirements

    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.

    Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
    94. Bundle.entry:package.fullUrl
    Definition

    The Absolute URL for the resource. Except for transactions and batches, each entry in a Bundle must have a fullUrl. The fullUrl SHALL NOT disagree with the id in the resource - i.e. if the fullUrl is not a urn:uuid, the URL shall be version-independent URL consistent with the Resource.id. The fullUrl is a version independent reference to the resource. Even when not required, fullUrl MAY be set to a urn:uuid to allow referencing entries in a transaction. The fullUrl can be an arbitrary URI and is not limited to urn:uuid, urn:oid, http, and https. The fullUrl element SHALL have a value except when:

    • invoking a create
    • invoking or responding to an operation where the body is not a single identified resource
    • invoking or returning the results of a search or history operation.
    ShortURI for resource (e.g. the absolute URL server address, URI for UUID/OID, etc.)
    Comments

    fullUrl might not be unique in the context of a resource. Note that since FHIR resources do not need to be served through the FHIR API, the fullURL might be a URN or an absolute URL that does not end with the logical id of the resource (Resource.id). However, but if the fullUrl does look like a RESTful server URL (e.g. meets the regex, then the 'id' portion of the fullUrl SHALL end with the Resource.id.

    Note that the fullUrl is not the same as the canonical URL - it's an absolute url for an endpoint serving the resource (these will happen to have the same value on the canonical server for the resource with the canonical URL).


    fullUrl might not be unique in the context of a resource. Note that since FHIR resources do not need to be served through the FHIR API, the fullURL might be a URN or an absolute URL that does not end with the logical id of the resource (Resource.id). However, but if the fullUrl does look like a RESTful server URL (e.g. meets the regex, then the 'id' portion of the fullUrl SHALL end with the Resource.id.

    Note that the fullUrl is not the same as the canonical URL - it's an absolute url for an endpoint serving the resource (these will happen to have the same value on the canonical server for the resource with the canonical URL).

    Control10..1
    This element is affected by the following invariants: bdl-7, bdl-15, bdl-8
    Typeuri
    Is Modifierfalse
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Must Supportfalse
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    96. Bundle.entry:package.resource
    Definition

    A medically related item or items, in a container or package.


    The Resource for the entry. The purpose/meaning of the resource is determined by the Bundle.type. This is allowed to be a Parameters resource if and only if it is referenced by something else within the Bundle that provides context/meaning.

    ShortA medically related item or items, in a container or packageA resource in the bundle
    Control10..1
    This element is affected by the following invariants: bdl-3a, bdl-3b, bdl-3c, bdl-7, bdl-11, bdl-12, bdl-13, bdl-5
    TypePackagedProductDefinitionResource(04 DEU ePIL Packaged Product Definition)
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supportfalse
    Summaryfalse
    98. Bundle.entry:package.search
    Definition

    Information about the search process that lead to the creation of this entry.

    ShortSearch related information
    Control0..01
    This element is affected by the following invariants: bdl-2
    TypeBackboneElement
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supportfalse
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    101. Bundle.entry:package.request
    Definition

    Additional information about how this entry should be processed as part of a transaction or batch. For history, it shows how the entry was processed to create the version contained in the entry.

    ShortAdditional execution information (transaction/batch/history)
    Control0..01
    This element is affected by the following invariants: bdl-3a, bdl-3b, bdl-5
    TypeBackboneElement
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supportfalse
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    106. Bundle.entry:package.response
    Definition

    Indicates the results of processing the corresponding 'request' entry in the batch or transaction being responded to or what the results of an operation where when returning history.

    ShortResults of execution (transaction/batch/history)
    Control0..01
    This element is affected by the following invariants: bdl-3a, bdl-3b, bdl-3d, bdl-5
    TypeBackboneElement
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supportfalse
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    110. Bundle.issues
    Definition

    Captures issues and warnings that relate to the construction of the Bundle and the content within it.

    ShortIssues with the Bundle
    Comments

    Usage notes: These issues and warnings must apply to the Bundle as a whole, not to individual entries.Messages relating to the processing of individual entries (e.g. in a batch or transaction) SHALL be reported in the entry.response.outcome for that entry. If there are errors that arise in the creation of the Bundle, then that should be handled by an OperationOutcome being returned instead of the Bundle.

    Control0..1
    This element is affected by the following invariants: bdl-16, bdl-17
    TypeResource(OperationOutcome)
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supportfalse
    Summarytrue

    Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be foundhere

    0. Bundle
    2. Bundle.identifier
    Definition

    A UUID that uniquely identifies the Bundle across all GIs. All new versions of a GI must retain the same Bundle ID.

    ShortGlobally unique identifier shared across all versions of the Implementation Guide (GI)
    NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
    Control1..?
    Must Supporttrue
    4. Bundle.entry
    Control4..?
    6. Bundle.entry:composition
    Slice Namecomposition
    8. Bundle.entry:composition.resource
    TypeComposition(05 DEU ePIL Composition)
    10. Bundle.entry:organization
    Slice Nameorganization
    Control1..1
    12. Bundle.entry:organization.resource
    TypeOrganization(02 DEU ePIL Organization)
    14. Bundle.entry:product
    Slice Nameproduct
    Control1..*
    16. Bundle.entry:product.resource
    TypeMedicinalProductDefinition(03 DEU ePIL Medicinal Product Definition)
    18. Bundle.entry:package
    Slice Namepackage
    Control1..*
    20. Bundle.entry:package.resource
    TypePackagedProductDefinition(04 DEU ePIL Packaged Product Definition)

    Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be foundhere

    0. Bundle
    Definition

    A container for a collection of resources.

    ShortContains a collection of resources
    Control0..*
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supportfalse
    Summaryfalse
    Invariantsbdl-1: total only when a search or history (total.empty() or (type = 'searchset') or (type = 'history'))
    bdl-2: entry.search only when a search ((type = 'searchset') or entry.search.empty())
    bdl-7: FullUrl must be unique in a bundle, or else entries with the same fullUrl must have different meta.versionId (except in history bundles) ((type = 'history') or entry.where(fullUrl.exists()).select(fullUrl&iif(resource.meta.versionId.exists(), resource.meta.versionId, '')).isDistinct())
    bdl-9: A document must have an identifier with a system and a value (type = 'document' implies (identifier.system.exists() and identifier.value.exists()))
    bdl-10: A document must have a date (type = 'document' implies (timestamp.hasValue()))
    bdl-11: A document must have a Composition as the first resource (type = 'document' implies entry.first().resource.is(Composition))
    bdl-12: A message must have a MessageHeader as the first resource (type = 'message' implies entry.first().resource.is(MessageHeader))
    bdl-13: A subscription-notification must have a SubscriptionStatus as the first resource (type = 'subscription-notification' implies entry.first().resource.is(SubscriptionStatus))
    bdl-14: entry.request.method PATCH not allowed for history (type = 'history' implies entry.request.method != 'PATCH')
    bdl-15: Bundle resources where type is not transaction, transaction-response, batch, or batch-response or when the request is a POST SHALL have Bundle.entry.fullUrl populated (type='transaction' or type='transaction-response' or type='batch' or type='batch-response' or entry.all(fullUrl.exists() or request.method='POST'))
    bdl-16: Issue.severity for all issues within the OperationOutcome must be either 'information' or 'warning'. (issues.exists() implies (issues.issue.severity = 'information' or issues.issue.severity = 'warning'))
    bdl-17: Use and meaning of issues for documents has not been validated because the content will not be rendered in the document. (type = 'document' implies issues.empty())
    bdl-18: Self link is required for searchsets. (type = 'searchset' implies link.where(relation = 'self' and url.exists()).exists())
    bdl-3a: For collections of type document, message, searchset or collection, all entries must contain resources, and not have request or response elements (type in ('document' | 'message' | 'searchset' | 'collection') implies entry.all(resource.exists() and request.empty() and response.empty()))
    bdl-3b: For collections of type history, all entries must contain request or response elements, and resources if the method is POST, PUT or PATCH (type = 'history' implies entry.all(request.exists() and response.exists() and ((request.method in ('POST' | 'PATCH' | 'PUT')) = resource.exists())))
    bdl-3c: For collections of type transaction or batch, all entries must contain request elements, and resources if the method is POST, PUT or PATCH (type in ('transaction' | 'batch') implies entry.all(request.method.exists() and ((request.method in ('POST' | 'PATCH' | 'PUT')) = resource.exists())))
    bdl-3d: For collections of type transaction-response or batch-response, all entries must contain response elements (type in ('transaction-response' | 'batch-response') implies entry.all(response.exists()))
    2. Bundle.id
    Definition

    The logical id of the resource, as used in the URL for the resource. Once assigned, this value never changes.

    ShortLogical id of this artifact
    Comments

    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.

    Control0..1
    Typeid
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supportfalse
    Summarytrue
    4. Bundle.meta
    Definition

    The metadata about the resource. This is content that is maintained by the infrastructure. Changes to the content might not always be associated with version changes to the resource.

    ShortMetadata about the resource
    Control0..1
    TypeMeta
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supportfalse
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    6. Bundle.implicitRules
    Definition

    A reference to a set of rules that were followed when the resource was constructed, and which must be understood when processing the content. Often, this is a reference to an implementation guide that defines the special rules along with other profiles etc.

    ShortA set of rules under which this content was created
    Comments

    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.

    Control0..1
    Typeuri
    Is Modifiertrue because This element is labeled as a modifier because the implicit rules may provide additional knowledge about the resource that modifies its meaning or interpretation
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Must Supportfalse
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    8. Bundle.language
    Definition

    The base language in which the resource is written.

    ShortLanguage of the resource content
    Comments

    Language is provided to support indexing and accessibility (typically, services such as text to speech use the language tag). The html language tag in the narrative applies to the narrative. The language tag on the resource may be used to specify the language of other presentations generated from the data in the resource. Not all the content has to be in the base language. The Resource.language should not be assumed to apply to the narrative automatically. If a language is specified, it should it also be specified on the div element in the html (see rules in HTML5 for information about the relationship between xml:lang and the html lang attribute).

    Control0..1
    BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from AllLanguages
    (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/all-languages|5.0.0)

    IETF language tag for a human language

    Typecode
    Is Modifierfalse
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Must Supportfalse
    Summaryfalse
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    10. Bundle.identifier
    Definition

    A UUID that uniquely identifies the Bundle across all GIs. All new versions of a GI must retain the same Bundle ID.

    ShortGlobally unique identifier shared across all versions of the Implementation Guide (GI)
    Comments

    Persistent identity generally only matters for batches of type Document, Message, and Collection. It would not normally be populated for search and history results and servers ignore Bundle.identifier when processing batches and transactions. For Documents the .identifier SHALL be populated such that the .identifier is globally unique.

    NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
    Control1..1
    This element is affected by the following invariants: bdl-9
    TypeIdentifier
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supporttrue
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    12. Bundle.type
    Definition

    Indicates the purpose of this bundle - how it is intended to be used.

    Shortdocument | message | transaction | transaction-response | batch | batch-response | history | searchset | collection | subscription-notification
    Comments

    It's possible to use a bundle for other purposes (e.g. a document can be accepted as a transaction). This is primarily defined so that there can be specific rules for some of the bundle types.

    Control1..1
    This element is affected by the following invariants: bdl-1, bdl-2, bdl-3a, bdl-3b, bdl-3c, bdl-3d, bdl-7, bdl-9, bdl-10, bdl-11, bdl-12, bdl-13, bdl-14, bdl-15, bdl-17, bdl-18
    BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from BundleType
    (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/bundle-type|5.0.0)

    Indicates the purpose of a bundle - how it is intended to be used.

    Typecode
    Is Modifierfalse
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Must Supportfalse
    Summarytrue
    Pattern Valuedocument
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    14. Bundle.timestamp
    Definition

    Original date in which this ePI document received its authorization.

    ShortPersistent original date of approval.
    Comments

    For many bundles, the timestamp is equal to .meta.lastUpdated, because they are not stored (e.g. search results). When a bundle is placed in a persistent store, .meta.lastUpdated will be usually be changed by the server. When the bundle is a message, a middleware agent altering the message (even if not stored) SHOULD update .meta.lastUpdated. .timestamp is used to track the original time of the Bundle, and SHOULD be populated.

    Usage:

    • document : the date the document was created. Note: the composition may predate the document, or be associated with multiple documents. The date of the composition - the authoring time - may be earlier than the document assembly time
    • message : the date that the content of the message was assembled. This date is not changed by middleware engines unless they add additional data that changes the meaning of the time of the message
    • history : the date that the history was assembled. This time would be used as the _since time to ask for subsequent updates
    • searchset : the time that the search set was assembled. Note that different pages MAY have different timestamps but need not. Having different timestamps does not imply that subsequent pages will represent or include changes made since the initial query
    • transaction | transaction-response | batch | batch-response | collection : no particular assigned meaning

    The timestamp value should be greater than the lastUpdated and other timestamps in the resources in the bundle, and it should be equal or earlier than the .meta.lastUpdated on the Bundle itself.

    Control1..1
    This element is affected by the following invariants: bdl-10
    Typeinstant
    Is Modifierfalse
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Must Supportfalse
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    16. Bundle.total
    Definition

    If a set of search matches, this is the (potentially estimated) total number of entries of type 'match' across all pages in the search. It does not include search.mode = 'include' or 'outcome' entries and it does not provide a count of the number of entries in the Bundle.

    ShortIf search, the total number of matches
    Comments

    Only used if the bundle is a search result set. The total does not include resources such as OperationOutcome and included resources, only the total number of matching resources.

    Control0..1
    This element is affected by the following invariants: bdl-1
    TypeunsignedInt
    Is Modifierfalse
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Must Supportfalse
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    18. Bundle.link
    Definition

    Support to XHTML content styling referencing an CSS stylesheet.

    ShortSupport to XHTML content styling referencing an CSS stylesheet.
    Comments

    Both Bundle.link and Bundle.entry.link are defined to support providing additional context when Bundles are used (e.g. HATEOAS).

    Bundle.entry.link corresponds to links found in the HTTP header if the resource in the entry was read directly.

    This specification defines some specific uses of Bundle.link for searching and paging, but no specific uses for Bundle.entry.link, and no defined function in a transaction - the meaning is implementation specific. The behavior of navigation link types (next/prev/first/last) are well defined for searchset and history Bundles but are not currently defined for other types. Implementers who choose to use such link relationships for other bundle types will need to negotiate behavior with their interoperability partners.

    Control0..*
    This element is affected by the following invariants: bdl-18
    TypeBackboneElement
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supportfalse
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    20. Bundle.link.id
    Definition

    Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

    ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
    Control0..1
    This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
    Typestring
    Is Modifierfalse
    XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
    Summaryfalse
    22. Bundle.link.extension
    Definition

    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.

    ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
    Comments

    There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

    Control0..*
    TypeExtension
    Is Modifierfalse
    Summaryfalse
    Alternate Namesextensions, user content
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
    24. Bundle.link.modifierExtension
    Definition

    May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained 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 can 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).

    ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
    Comments

    There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

    Control0..*
    TypeExtension
    Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
    Summarytrue
    Requirements

    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.

    Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
    26. Bundle.link.relation
    Definition

    A name which details the functional use for this link - see http://www.iana.org/assignments/link-relations/link-relations.xhtml#link-relations-1.

    ShortSee http://www.iana.org/assignments/link-relations/link-relations.xhtml#link-relations-1
    Control1..1
    This element is affected by the following invariants: bdl-18
    BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from LinkRelationTypes
    (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/iana-link-relations|5.0.0)
    Typecode
    Is Modifierfalse
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Must Supportfalse
    Summarytrue
    Pattern Valuestylesheet
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    28. Bundle.link.url
    Definition

    The reference details for the link.

    ShortReference details for the link
    Control1..1
    This element is affected by the following invariants: bdl-18
    Typeuri
    Is Modifierfalse
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Must Supportfalse
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    30. Bundle.entry
    Definition

    An entry resource included in the EPI document bundle resource.

    ShortEntry resource in the EPI bundle.
    Control4..*
    TypeBackboneElement
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supportfalse
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsbdl-5: must be a resource unless there's a request or response (resource.exists() or request.exists() or response.exists())
    bdl-8: fullUrl cannot be a version specific reference (fullUrl.exists() implies fullUrl.contains('/_history/').not())
    ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Bundle.entry. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
    • type @ $this.resource
    • 32. Bundle.entry.id
      Definition

      Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

      ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
      Control0..1
      This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
      Typestring
      Is Modifierfalse
      XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
      Summaryfalse
      34. Bundle.entry.extension
      Definition

      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.

      ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
      Comments

      There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

      Control0..*
      TypeExtension
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Alternate Namesextensions, user content
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      36. Bundle.entry.modifierExtension
      Definition

      May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained 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 can 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).

      ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
      Comments

      There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

      Control0..*
      TypeExtension
      Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      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.

      Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      38. Bundle.entry.link
      Definition

      A series of links that provide context to this entry.

      ShortLinks related to this entry
      Control0..*
      TypeSeettp://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Bundle#Bundle.link
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      40. Bundle.entry.fullUrl
      Definition

      The Absolute URL for the resource. Except for transactions and batches, each entry in a Bundle must have a fullUrl. The fullUrl SHALL NOT disagree with the id in the resource - i.e. if the fullUrl is not a urn:uuid, the URL shall be version-independent URL consistent with the Resource.id. The fullUrl is a version independent reference to the resource. Even when not required, fullUrl MAY be set to a urn:uuid to allow referencing entries in a transaction. The fullUrl can be an arbitrary URI and is not limited to urn:uuid, urn:oid, http, and https. The fullUrl element SHALL have a value except when:

      • invoking a create
      • invoking or responding to an operation where the body is not a single identified resource
      • invoking or returning the results of a search or history operation.
      ShortURI for resource (e.g. the absolute URL server address, URI for UUID/OID, etc.)
      Comments

      fullUrl might not be unique in the context of a resource. Note that since FHIR resources do not need to be served through the FHIR API, the fullURL might be a URN or an absolute URL that does not end with the logical id of the resource (Resource.id). However, but if the fullUrl does look like a RESTful server URL (e.g. meets the regex, then the 'id' portion of the fullUrl SHALL end with the Resource.id.

      Note that the fullUrl is not the same as the canonical URL - it's an absolute url for an endpoint serving the resource (these will happen to have the same value on the canonical server for the resource with the canonical URL).

      Control1..1
      This element is affected by the following invariants: bdl-7, bdl-15, bdl-8
      Typeuri
      Is Modifierfalse
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Must Supportfalse
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      42. Bundle.entry.resource
      Definition

      The Resource for the entry. The purpose/meaning of the resource is determined by the Bundle.type. This is allowed to be a Parameters resource if and only if it is referenced by something else within the Bundle that provides context/meaning.

      ShortA resource in the bundle
      Control1..1
      This element is affected by the following invariants: bdl-3a, bdl-3b, bdl-3c, bdl-7, bdl-11, bdl-12, bdl-13, bdl-5
      TypeResource
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summarytrue
      44. Bundle.entry.search
      Definition

      Information about the search process that lead to the creation of this entry.

      ShortSearch related information
      Control0..0
      This element is affected by the following invariants: bdl-2
      TypeBackboneElement
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      51. Bundle.entry.request
      Definition

      Additional information about how this entry should be processed as part of a transaction or batch. For history, it shows how the entry was processed to create the version contained in the entry.

      ShortAdditional execution information (transaction/batch/history)
      Control0..0
      This element is affected by the following invariants: bdl-3a, bdl-3b, bdl-5
      TypeBackboneElement
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      62. Bundle.entry.response
      Definition

      Indicates the results of processing the corresponding 'request' entry in the batch or transaction being responded to or what the results of an operation where when returning history.

      ShortResults of execution (transaction/batch/history)
      Control0..0
      This element is affected by the following invariants: bdl-3a, bdl-3b, bdl-3d, bdl-5
      TypeBackboneElement
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      72. Bundle.entry:composition
      Slice Namecomposition
      Definition

      EPI Composition

      ShortEPI Composition
      Control1..1
      TypeBackboneElement
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsbdl-5: must be a resource unless there's a request or response (resource.exists() or request.exists() or response.exists())
      bdl-8: fullUrl cannot be a version specific reference (fullUrl.exists() implies fullUrl.contains('/_history/').not())
      ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      74. Bundle.entry:composition.id
      Definition

      Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

      ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
      Control0..1
      This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
      Typestring
      Is Modifierfalse
      XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
      Summaryfalse
      76. Bundle.entry:composition.extension
      Definition

      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.

      ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
      Comments

      There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

      Control0..*
      TypeExtension
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Alternate Namesextensions, user content
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      78. Bundle.entry:composition.modifierExtension
      Definition

      May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained 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 can 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).

      ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
      Comments

      There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

      Control0..*
      TypeExtension
      Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      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.

      Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      80. Bundle.entry:composition.link
      Definition

      A series of links that provide context to this entry.

      ShortLinks related to this entry
      Control0..*
      TypeSeettp://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Bundle#Bundle.link
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      82. Bundle.entry:composition.fullUrl
      Definition

      The Absolute URL for the resource. Except for transactions and batches, each entry in a Bundle must have a fullUrl. The fullUrl SHALL NOT disagree with the id in the resource - i.e. if the fullUrl is not a urn:uuid, the URL shall be version-independent URL consistent with the Resource.id. The fullUrl is a version independent reference to the resource. Even when not required, fullUrl MAY be set to a urn:uuid to allow referencing entries in a transaction. The fullUrl can be an arbitrary URI and is not limited to urn:uuid, urn:oid, http, and https. The fullUrl element SHALL have a value except when:

      • invoking a create
      • invoking or responding to an operation where the body is not a single identified resource
      • invoking or returning the results of a search or history operation.
      ShortURI for resource (e.g. the absolute URL server address, URI for UUID/OID, etc.)
      Comments

      fullUrl might not be unique in the context of a resource. Note that since FHIR resources do not need to be served through the FHIR API, the fullURL might be a URN or an absolute URL that does not end with the logical id of the resource (Resource.id). However, but if the fullUrl does look like a RESTful server URL (e.g. meets the regex, then the 'id' portion of the fullUrl SHALL end with the Resource.id.

      Note that the fullUrl is not the same as the canonical URL - it's an absolute url for an endpoint serving the resource (these will happen to have the same value on the canonical server for the resource with the canonical URL).

      Control1..1
      This element is affected by the following invariants: bdl-7, bdl-15, bdl-8
      Typeuri
      Is Modifierfalse
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Must Supportfalse
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      84. Bundle.entry:composition.resource
      Definition

      A set of healthcare-related information that is assembled together into a single logical package that provides a single coherent statement of meaning, establishes its own context and that has clinical attestation with regard to who is making the statement. A Composition defines the structure and narrative content necessary for a document. However, a Composition alone does not constitute a document. Rather, the Composition must be the first entry in a Bundle where Bundle.type=document, and any other resources referenced from Composition must be included as subsequent entries in the Bundle (for example Patient, Practitioner, Encounter, etc.).

      ShortA set of resources composed into a single coherent clinical statement with clinical attestation
      Comments

      While the focus of this specification is on patient-specific clinical statements, this resource can also apply to other healthcare-related statements such as study protocol designs, healthcare invoices and other activities that are not necessarily patient-specific or clinical.

      Control1..1
      This element is affected by the following invariants: bdl-3a, bdl-3b, bdl-3c, bdl-7, bdl-11, bdl-12, bdl-13, bdl-5
      TypeComposition(05 DEU ePIL Composition)
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summarytrue
      86. Bundle.entry:composition.search
      Definition

      Information about the search process that lead to the creation of this entry.

      ShortSearch related information
      Control0..0
      This element is affected by the following invariants: bdl-2
      TypeBackboneElement
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      93. Bundle.entry:composition.request
      Definition

      Additional information about how this entry should be processed as part of a transaction or batch. For history, it shows how the entry was processed to create the version contained in the entry.

      ShortAdditional execution information (transaction/batch/history)
      Control0..0
      This element is affected by the following invariants: bdl-3a, bdl-3b, bdl-5
      TypeBackboneElement
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      104. Bundle.entry:composition.response
      Definition

      Indicates the results of processing the corresponding 'request' entry in the batch or transaction being responded to or what the results of an operation where when returning history.

      ShortResults of execution (transaction/batch/history)
      Control0..0
      This element is affected by the following invariants: bdl-3a, bdl-3b, bdl-3d, bdl-5
      TypeBackboneElement
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      114. Bundle.entry:organization
      Slice Nameorganization
      Definition

      An entry resource included in the EPI document bundle resource.

      ShortEntry resource in the EPI bundle.
      Control1..1
      TypeBackboneElement
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsbdl-5: must be a resource unless there's a request or response (resource.exists() or request.exists() or response.exists())
      bdl-8: fullUrl cannot be a version specific reference (fullUrl.exists() implies fullUrl.contains('/_history/').not())
      ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      116. Bundle.entry:organization.id
      Definition

      Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

      ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
      Control0..1
      This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
      Typestring
      Is Modifierfalse
      XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
      Summaryfalse
      118. Bundle.entry:organization.extension
      Definition

      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.

      ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
      Comments

      There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

      Control0..*
      TypeExtension
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Alternate Namesextensions, user content
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      120. Bundle.entry:organization.modifierExtension
      Definition

      May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained 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 can 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).

      ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
      Comments

      There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

      Control0..*
      TypeExtension
      Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      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.

      Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      122. Bundle.entry:organization.link
      Definition

      A series of links that provide context to this entry.

      ShortLinks related to this entry
      Control0..*
      TypeSeettp://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Bundle#Bundle.link
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      124. Bundle.entry:organization.fullUrl
      Definition

      The Absolute URL for the resource. Except for transactions and batches, each entry in a Bundle must have a fullUrl. The fullUrl SHALL NOT disagree with the id in the resource - i.e. if the fullUrl is not a urn:uuid, the URL shall be version-independent URL consistent with the Resource.id. The fullUrl is a version independent reference to the resource. Even when not required, fullUrl MAY be set to a urn:uuid to allow referencing entries in a transaction. The fullUrl can be an arbitrary URI and is not limited to urn:uuid, urn:oid, http, and https. The fullUrl element SHALL have a value except when:

      • invoking a create
      • invoking or responding to an operation where the body is not a single identified resource
      • invoking or returning the results of a search or history operation.
      ShortURI for resource (e.g. the absolute URL server address, URI for UUID/OID, etc.)
      Comments

      fullUrl might not be unique in the context of a resource. Note that since FHIR resources do not need to be served through the FHIR API, the fullURL might be a URN or an absolute URL that does not end with the logical id of the resource (Resource.id). However, but if the fullUrl does look like a RESTful server URL (e.g. meets the regex, then the 'id' portion of the fullUrl SHALL end with the Resource.id.

      Note that the fullUrl is not the same as the canonical URL - it's an absolute url for an endpoint serving the resource (these will happen to have the same value on the canonical server for the resource with the canonical URL).

      Control1..1
      This element is affected by the following invariants: bdl-7, bdl-15, bdl-8
      Typeuri
      Is Modifierfalse
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Must Supportfalse
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      126. Bundle.entry:organization.resource
      Definition

      A formally or informally recognized grouping of people or organizations formed for the purpose of achieving some form of collective action. Includes companies, institutions, corporations, departments, community groups, healthcare practice groups, payer/insurer, etc.

      ShortA grouping of people or organizations with a common purpose
      Control1..1
      TypeOrganization(02 DEU ePIL Organization)
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summaryfalse
      128. Bundle.entry:organization.search
      Definition

      Information about the search process that lead to the creation of this entry.

      ShortSearch related information
      Control0..0
      This element is affected by the following invariants: bdl-2
      TypeBackboneElement
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      135. Bundle.entry:organization.request
      Definition

      Additional information about how this entry should be processed as part of a transaction or batch. For history, it shows how the entry was processed to create the version contained in the entry.

      ShortAdditional execution information (transaction/batch/history)
      Control0..0
      This element is affected by the following invariants: bdl-3a, bdl-3b, bdl-5
      TypeBackboneElement
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      146. Bundle.entry:organization.response
      Definition

      Indicates the results of processing the corresponding 'request' entry in the batch or transaction being responded to or what the results of an operation where when returning history.

      ShortResults of execution (transaction/batch/history)
      Control0..0
      This element is affected by the following invariants: bdl-3a, bdl-3b, bdl-3d, bdl-5
      TypeBackboneElement
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      156. Bundle.entry:product
      Slice Nameproduct
      Definition

      An entry resource included in the EPI document bundle resource.

      ShortEntry resource in the EPI bundle.
      Control1..*
      TypeBackboneElement
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsbdl-5: must be a resource unless there's a request or response (resource.exists() or request.exists() or response.exists())
      bdl-8: fullUrl cannot be a version specific reference (fullUrl.exists() implies fullUrl.contains('/_history/').not())
      ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      158. Bundle.entry:product.id
      Definition

      Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

      ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
      Control0..1
      This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
      Typestring
      Is Modifierfalse
      XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
      Summaryfalse
      160. Bundle.entry:product.extension
      Definition

      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.

      ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
      Comments

      There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

      Control0..*
      TypeExtension
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Alternate Namesextensions, user content
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      162. Bundle.entry:product.modifierExtension
      Definition

      May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained 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 can 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).

      ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
      Comments

      There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

      Control0..*
      TypeExtension
      Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      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.

      Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      164. Bundle.entry:product.link
      Definition

      A series of links that provide context to this entry.

      ShortLinks related to this entry
      Control0..*
      TypeSeettp://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Bundle#Bundle.link
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      166. Bundle.entry:product.fullUrl
      Definition

      The Absolute URL for the resource. Except for transactions and batches, each entry in a Bundle must have a fullUrl. The fullUrl SHALL NOT disagree with the id in the resource - i.e. if the fullUrl is not a urn:uuid, the URL shall be version-independent URL consistent with the Resource.id. The fullUrl is a version independent reference to the resource. Even when not required, fullUrl MAY be set to a urn:uuid to allow referencing entries in a transaction. The fullUrl can be an arbitrary URI and is not limited to urn:uuid, urn:oid, http, and https. The fullUrl element SHALL have a value except when:

      • invoking a create
      • invoking or responding to an operation where the body is not a single identified resource
      • invoking or returning the results of a search or history operation.
      ShortURI for resource (e.g. the absolute URL server address, URI for UUID/OID, etc.)
      Comments

      fullUrl might not be unique in the context of a resource. Note that since FHIR resources do not need to be served through the FHIR API, the fullURL might be a URN or an absolute URL that does not end with the logical id of the resource (Resource.id). However, but if the fullUrl does look like a RESTful server URL (e.g. meets the regex, then the 'id' portion of the fullUrl SHALL end with the Resource.id.

      Note that the fullUrl is not the same as the canonical URL - it's an absolute url for an endpoint serving the resource (these will happen to have the same value on the canonical server for the resource with the canonical URL).

      Control1..1
      This element is affected by the following invariants: bdl-7, bdl-15, bdl-8
      Typeuri
      Is Modifierfalse
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Must Supportfalse
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      168. Bundle.entry:product.resource
      Definition

      A medicinal product, being a substance or combination of substances that is intended to treat, prevent or diagnose a disease, or to restore, correct or modify physiological functions by exerting a pharmacological, immunological or metabolic action. This resource is intended to define and detail such products and their properties, for uses other than direct patient care (e.g. regulatory use, or drug catalogs).

      ShortDetailed definition of a medicinal product
      Control1..1
      TypeMedicinalProductDefinition(03 DEU ePIL Medicinal Product Definition)
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summaryfalse
      170. Bundle.entry:product.search
      Definition

      Information about the search process that lead to the creation of this entry.

      ShortSearch related information
      Control0..0
      This element is affected by the following invariants: bdl-2
      TypeBackboneElement
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      177. Bundle.entry:product.request
      Definition

      Additional information about how this entry should be processed as part of a transaction or batch. For history, it shows how the entry was processed to create the version contained in the entry.

      ShortAdditional execution information (transaction/batch/history)
      Control0..0
      This element is affected by the following invariants: bdl-3a, bdl-3b, bdl-5
      TypeBackboneElement
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      188. Bundle.entry:product.response
      Definition

      Indicates the results of processing the corresponding 'request' entry in the batch or transaction being responded to or what the results of an operation where when returning history.

      ShortResults of execution (transaction/batch/history)
      Control0..0
      This element is affected by the following invariants: bdl-3a, bdl-3b, bdl-3d, bdl-5
      TypeBackboneElement
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      198. Bundle.entry:package
      Slice Namepackage
      Definition

      An entry resource included in the EPI document bundle resource.

      ShortEntry resource in the EPI bundle.
      Control1..*
      TypeBackboneElement
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsbdl-5: must be a resource unless there's a request or response (resource.exists() or request.exists() or response.exists())
      bdl-8: fullUrl cannot be a version specific reference (fullUrl.exists() implies fullUrl.contains('/_history/').not())
      ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      200. Bundle.entry:package.id
      Definition

      Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

      ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
      Control0..1
      This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
      Typestring
      Is Modifierfalse
      XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
      Summaryfalse
      202. Bundle.entry:package.extension
      Definition

      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.

      ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
      Comments

      There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

      Control0..*
      TypeExtension
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Alternate Namesextensions, user content
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      204. Bundle.entry:package.modifierExtension
      Definition

      May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained 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 can 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).

      ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
      Comments

      There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

      Control0..*
      TypeExtension
      Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      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.

      Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      206. Bundle.entry:package.link
      Definition

      A series of links that provide context to this entry.

      ShortLinks related to this entry
      Control0..*
      TypeSeettp://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Bundle#Bundle.link
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      208. Bundle.entry:package.fullUrl
      Definition

      The Absolute URL for the resource. Except for transactions and batches, each entry in a Bundle must have a fullUrl. The fullUrl SHALL NOT disagree with the id in the resource - i.e. if the fullUrl is not a urn:uuid, the URL shall be version-independent URL consistent with the Resource.id. The fullUrl is a version independent reference to the resource. Even when not required, fullUrl MAY be set to a urn:uuid to allow referencing entries in a transaction. The fullUrl can be an arbitrary URI and is not limited to urn:uuid, urn:oid, http, and https. The fullUrl element SHALL have a value except when:

      • invoking a create
      • invoking or responding to an operation where the body is not a single identified resource
      • invoking or returning the results of a search or history operation.
      ShortURI for resource (e.g. the absolute URL server address, URI for UUID/OID, etc.)
      Comments

      fullUrl might not be unique in the context of a resource. Note that since FHIR resources do not need to be served through the FHIR API, the fullURL might be a URN or an absolute URL that does not end with the logical id of the resource (Resource.id). However, but if the fullUrl does look like a RESTful server URL (e.g. meets the regex, then the 'id' portion of the fullUrl SHALL end with the Resource.id.

      Note that the fullUrl is not the same as the canonical URL - it's an absolute url for an endpoint serving the resource (these will happen to have the same value on the canonical server for the resource with the canonical URL).

      Control1..1
      This element is affected by the following invariants: bdl-7, bdl-15, bdl-8
      Typeuri
      Is Modifierfalse
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Must Supportfalse
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      210. Bundle.entry:package.resource
      Definition

      A medically related item or items, in a container or package.

      ShortA medically related item or items, in a container or package
      Control1..1
      TypePackagedProductDefinition(04 DEU ePIL Packaged Product Definition)
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summaryfalse
      212. Bundle.entry:package.search
      Definition

      Information about the search process that lead to the creation of this entry.

      ShortSearch related information
      Control0..0
      This element is affected by the following invariants: bdl-2
      TypeBackboneElement
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      219. Bundle.entry:package.request
      Definition

      Additional information about how this entry should be processed as part of a transaction or batch. For history, it shows how the entry was processed to create the version contained in the entry.

      ShortAdditional execution information (transaction/batch/history)
      Control0..0
      This element is affected by the following invariants: bdl-3a, bdl-3b, bdl-5
      TypeBackboneElement
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      230. Bundle.entry:package.response
      Definition

      Indicates the results of processing the corresponding 'request' entry in the batch or transaction being responded to or what the results of an operation where when returning history.

      ShortResults of execution (transaction/batch/history)
      Control0..0
      This element is affected by the following invariants: bdl-3a, bdl-3b, bdl-3d, bdl-5
      TypeBackboneElement
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      240. Bundle.signature
      Definition

      Digital Signature - base64 encoded. XML-DSig or a JWS.

      ShortDigital Signature
      Comments

      The signature could be created by the "author" of the bundle or by the originating device. Requirements around inclusion of a signature, verification of signatures and treatment of signed/non-signed bundles is implementation-environment specific.

      Control0..1
      TypeSignature
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      A Signature holds an electronic representation of a signature and its supporting context in a FHIR accessible form. The signature may either be a cryptographic type (XML DigSig or a JWS), which is able to provide non-repudiation proof, or it may be a graphical image that represents a signature or a signature process. This element allows capturing signatures on documents, messages, transactions or even search responses, to support content-authentication, non-repudiation or other business cases. This is primarily relevant where the bundle may travel through multiple hops or via other mechanisms where HTTPS non-repudiation is insufficient.

      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      242. Bundle.issues
      Definition

      Captures issues and warnings that relate to the construction of the Bundle and the content within it.

      ShortIssues with the Bundle
      Comments

      Usage notes: These issues and warnings must apply to the Bundle as a whole, not to individual entries.Messages relating to the processing of individual entries (e.g. in a batch or transaction) SHALL be reported in the entry.response.outcome for that entry. If there are errors that arise in the creation of the Bundle, then that should be handled by an OperationOutcome being returned instead of the Bundle.

      Control0..1
      This element is affected by the following invariants: bdl-16, bdl-17
      TypeResource(OperationOutcome)
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summarytrue