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Extension

Base StructureDefinition for Extension Type: Optional Extension Element - found in all resources.

Complex data type in FHIR R4. Maturity: Not stated.

Elements​

ElementTypeCardinalityDescription
idstring0..1Unique id for inter-element referencing
extensionExtension0..*Additional content defined by implementations
urlstring1..1identifies the meaning of the extension
value[x]base64Binary, boolean, canonical, code, date, dateTime, decimal, id, instant, integer, markdown, oid, positiveInt, string, time, unsignedInt, uri, url, uuid, Address, Age, Annotation, Attachment, CodeableConcept, Coding, ContactPoint, Count, Distance, Duration, HumanName, Identifier, Money, Period, Quantity, Range, Ratio, Reference, SampledData, Signature, Timing, ContactDetail, Contributor, DataRequirement, Expression, ParameterDefinition, RelatedArtifact, TriggerDefinition, UsageContext, Dosage, Meta0..1Value of extension

Reference​

Official FHIR R4 specification: Extension.