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FHIR Structure Definition Snapshot Generator

FHIR Structure Definition Snapshot Generator

About the tool

A structure definition snapshot is a complete representation of the structure definition, with all differential elements resolved. It represents the full content of the structure definition.

I've built this tool to allow you to easily generate snapshots for FHIR structure definitions with differentials. You can use the resulting structure definitions in your FHIR projects or for testing purposes.

Snapshot generation runs server-side and uses the ProfileUtilities class from the Java HAPI FHIR library.

Demo

Structure definition JSON

{
  "resourceType": "StructureDefinition",
  "id": "example-patient-profile",
  "url": "http://example.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/example-patient-profile",
  "version": "1.0.0",
  "name": "ExamplePatientProfile",
  "title": "Example Patient Profile",
  "status": "active",
  "description": "Example of a profile of Patient",
  "fhirVersion": "5.0.0",
  "kind": "resource",
  "abstract": false,
  "type": "Patient",
  "baseDefinition": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Patient",
  "derivation": "constraint",
  "differential": {
    "element": [
      {
        "id": "Patient.name",
        "path": "Patient.name",
        "min": 1
      }
    ]
  }
}1
{
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  "resourceType": "StructureDefinition",
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  "id": "example-patient-profile",
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  "url": "http://example.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/example-patient-profile",
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  "version": "1.0.0",
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  "name": "ExamplePatientProfile",
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  "title": "Example Patient Profile",
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  "status": "active",
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  "description": "Example of a profile of Patient",
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  "fhirVersion": "5.0.0",
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  "kind": "resource",
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  "abstract": false,
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  "type": "Patient",
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  "baseDefinition": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Patient",
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  "derivation": "constraint",
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  "differential": {
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    "element": [
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      {
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        "id": "Patient.name",
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        "path": "Patient.name",
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        "min": 1
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      }
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    ]
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  }
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}

Structure definition JSON with snapshot

Press Generate snapshot to see the result.

See also

FHIR resource models - Introduction to FHIR resource models + demo of FHIR resource model browser.
FHIR resource graphs - Diving into FHIR resource graphs + demo of FHIR graph viewer.
FHIR Type Tree - Visualizing the hierarchy of FHIR data types and resources.
FHIR Validator - What goes into checking if your FHIR resource conforms to the specification + demo of the FHIR Validator.
FHIR Validation Client - Execute the $validate operation against a FHIR endpoint.
SMART on FHIR Testing Tool - Test SMART on FHIR app flows online.
FSH Compiler - Compile FHIR Shorthand code into FHIR JSON.
FSH Editor - Author and debug FSH documents online.
FHIRPath Testing Tool - Evaluate FHIRPath expressions against FHIR resources.
Awesome FHIRPath - A curated list of awesome resources on FHIRPath.
FHIRPath Client - Submit FHIRPath to FHIR servers for evaluation.
FHIRPath Editor - An online editor for FHIRPath expressions.
FHIR Mapping Language Compiler - Convert FHIR Mapping Language into StructureMap resources.
FHIR Mapping Language Testing Tool - Author and debug FHIR Mapping Language files.
HFQL Client - Query FHIR servers using HFQL online.
FHIR Converter - A converter for FHIR resources between different formats.
FHIR Viewer - Connect to and browse FHIR servers.
FHIR Quiz - Test your knowledge of the Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) standard.
SPARQL on FHIR - Query FHIR data using SPARQL.
FHIR Diff Tool (FHIR Diff Checker) - Compare two FHIR resources online.
FHIR GraphQL Client - Query FHIR stores using GraphQL.
FHIR Message Sender - Submit messages to FHIR servers.
List of national FHIR implementation guides - Implementation guides used by countries or specific regions.
What is FHIR and why is it important? - An overview of FHIR and its impact on patient care.
Awesome FHIR blogs - A curated list of awesome FHIR blogs.
FHIR icons - My set of vector icons for FHIR data elements.
Magic FHIR servers - Instant FHIR servers for testing and exploration, prepopulated with the FSH instances that are inlined in the server URLs.
FHIR Crossword - Test your knowledge of FHIR resources by solving a crossword puzzle.
CQL Testing Tool - Test CQL against FHIR resources.
CQL Editor - Edit CQL files online.
FHIR Measure Evaluator - Evaluate FHIR Measure resources online.
HL7v2-to-FHIR Converter - Convert HL7 messages to FHIR online.
Converting HL7v2 to FHIR - Translating HL7v2 messages to FHIR.
List of FHIR terminology servers - The list of FHIR-compliant servers for working with code systems, value sets, and concept maps.
FHIR Terminology Service Client - Query FHIR terminology services online.
CDS Hooks Testing Tool - Test CDS Hooks online.

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