FHIR Data Type Profile Reference: Global Healthcare Standard Specifications
Datatype Profiles, Realm US, Authority Hl7, Version R4 - XIG: FHIR Resources
Summary
This page provides a comprehensive reference for FHIR's 'Data Type Profiles,' cataloging structured specifications for medical data from various countries and regions (e.g., USA, Canada, Australia).
Details
This resource serves as a repository of localized data type definitions (Data Type Profiles) based on the FHIR standard. Specifically, it catalogs unique medical information structures used by different nations or regions (e.g., ca-bc.provider, hl7.fhir.us). These are defined in `StructureDefinition` format. The included profiles cover various localized data types, such as addresses (Address), contact points (ContactPoint), coding for health applications (Coding for HealthApp*), and assertions related to specific conditions or services (WoundAssert, WoundExudateAssert, etc.). These profiles form the foundation when national healthcare systems localize the FHIR standard into concrete clinical data structures. Developers can use this registry to reference and validate custom data type definitions tailored to specific regions or uses (e.g., BCAddress, PH Core Address). This is a critical technical reference point for handling local regulations and customs during global health information exchange.
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