BindingStrength

BindingStrength

activeFHIR Core package4.3.0complete4 concepts

Indication of the degree of conformance expectations associated with a binding.

Metadata

hl7.org/fhir
Canonical URL
http://hl7.org/fhir/binding-strength
ID
binding-strength
Version
4.3.0
Case Sensitive
Yes

Concepts (4)

CodeDisplayDefinition
requiredRequiredTo be conformant, the concept in this element SHALL be from the specified value set.
extensibleExtensibleTo be conformant, the concept in this element SHALL be from the specified value set if any of the codes within the value set can apply to the concept being communicated. If the value set does not cover the concept (based on human review), alternate codings (or, data type allowing, text) may be included instead.
preferredPreferredInstances are encouraged to draw from the specified codes for interoperability purposes but are not required to do so to be considered conformant.
exampleExampleInstances are not expected or even encouraged to draw from the specified value set. The value set merely provides examples of the types of concepts intended to be included.