MIABIS on FHIR Implementation Guide
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Resource Profile: Network

Official URL: https://fhir.bbmri-eric.eu/StructureDefinition/miabis-network Version: 1.3.0
Active as of 2026-10-12 Computable Name: Network

This resource represents a group of interconnected biobanks, collections, and/or research resources

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Formal Views of Profile Content

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NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Group C 0..* Group Group of multiple entities
Constraints: grp-1
Group.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
Group.Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Group.Slices for extension.extension:MemberEntity This element must be supported. 0..* (Complex) Member Entity
URL: https://fhir.bbmri-eric.eu/StructureDefinition/miabis-member-entity-extension
Group.Slices for extension.extension:MemberEntity.extension 0..0 Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Group.Slices for extension.extension:MemberEntity.url 1..1 uri "https://fhir.bbmri-eric.eu/StructureDefinition/miabis-member-entity-extension"
Group.Slices for extension.extension:MemberEntity.value[x] 0..1 Reference(Network | Biobank) Value of extension
Group.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
Group.identifier This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Identifier ID of the collection.
Group.active This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 boolean The state of the collection functions.
Group.type This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code The type of resources this group contains. For this resource type, this is always set to person. (should be organization, but this is only supported in R5)
Binding: GroupType (required): Types of resources that are part of group.
Required Pattern: person
Group.actual This element is included in summaries. C 1..1 boolean Descriptive or actual
Group.name This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string Name of the collection (preferably in English).
Group.managingEntity This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(Network Organization) Entity that is the custodian of the Group's definition

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Group.type Base required GroupType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Group If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Group If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4 error Group If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5 error Group If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Group A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()
grp-1 error Group Can only have members if group is "actual" member.empty() or (actual = true)

This structure is derived from Group

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Group 0..* Group Group of multiple entities
Group.Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Group.Slices for extension.extension:MemberEntity This element must be supported. 0..* (Complex) Member Entity
URL: https://fhir.bbmri-eric.eu/StructureDefinition/miabis-member-entity-extension
Group.Slices for extension.extension:MemberEntity.value[x] 0..1 Reference(Network | Biobank) Value of extension
Group.identifier This element must be supported. 1..1 Identifier ID of the collection.
Group.active This element must be supported. 0..1 boolean The state of the collection functions.
Group.name This element must be supported. 1..1 string Name of the collection (preferably in English).
Group.managingEntity This element must be supported. 1..1 Reference(Network Organization) Entity that is the custodian of the Group's definition

doco Documentation for this format
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Group C 0..* Group Group of multiple entities
Constraints: grp-1
Group.id This element is included in summaries. 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
Group.meta This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
Group.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
Group.language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
Group.text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
Group.contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
Group.Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Group.Slices for extension.extension:MemberEntity This element must be supported. 0..* (Complex) Member Entity
URL: https://fhir.bbmri-eric.eu/StructureDefinition/miabis-member-entity-extension
Group.Slices for extension.extension:MemberEntity.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Group.Slices for extension.extension:MemberEntity.extension 0..0 Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Group.Slices for extension.extension:MemberEntity.url 1..1 uri "https://fhir.bbmri-eric.eu/StructureDefinition/miabis-member-entity-extension"
Group.Slices for extension.extension:MemberEntity.value[x] 0..1 Reference(Network | Biobank) Value of extension
Group.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
Group.identifier This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Identifier ID of the collection.
Group.active This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 boolean The state of the collection functions.
Group.type This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code The type of resources this group contains. For this resource type, this is always set to person. (should be organization, but this is only supported in R5)
Binding: GroupType (required): Types of resources that are part of group.
Required Pattern: person
Group.actual This element is included in summaries. C 1..1 boolean Descriptive or actual
Group.code This element is included in summaries. 0..1 CodeableConcept Kind of Group members
Binding Description: (example): Kind of particular resource; e.g. cow, syringe, lake, etc.
Group.name This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string Name of the collection (preferably in English).
Group.quantity This element is included in summaries. 0..1 unsignedInt Number of members
Group.managingEntity This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(Network Organization) Entity that is the custodian of the Group's definition
Group.characteristic 0..* BackboneElement Include / Exclude group members by Trait
Group.characteristic.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Group.characteristic.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Group.characteristic.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Group.characteristic.code 1..1 CodeableConcept Kind of characteristic
Binding Description: (example): List of characteristics used to describe group members; e.g. gender, age, owner, location, etc.
Group.characteristic.value[x] 1..1 Value held by characteristic
Binding Description: (example): Value of descriptive member characteristic; e.g. red, male, pneumonia, Caucasian, etc.
Group.characteristic.value[x].valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
Group.characteristic.value[x].valueBoolean boolean
Group.characteristic.value[x].valueQuantity Quantity
Group.characteristic.value[x].valueRange Range
Group.characteristic.value[x].valueReference Reference(Any)
Group.characteristic.exclude 1..1 boolean Group includes or excludes
Group.characteristic.period 0..1 Period Period over which characteristic is tested
Group.member C 0..* BackboneElement Who or what is in group
Group.member.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Group.member.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Group.member.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Group.member.entity 1..1 Reference(Patient | Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Device | Medication | Substance | Group) Reference to the group member
Group.member.period 0..1 Period Period member belonged to the group
Group.member.inactive 0..1 boolean If member is no longer in group

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Group.language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Group.type Base required GroupType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Group.code Base example Not State Unknown
Group.characteristic.​code Base example Not State Unknown
Group.characteristic.​value[x] Base example Not State Unknown

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Group If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Group If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4 error Group If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5 error Group If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Group A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()
grp-1 error Group Can only have members if group is "actual" member.empty() or (actual = true)

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Group C 0..* Group Group of multiple entities
Constraints: grp-1
Group.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
Group.Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Group.Slices for extension.extension:MemberEntity This element must be supported. 0..* (Complex) Member Entity
URL: https://fhir.bbmri-eric.eu/StructureDefinition/miabis-member-entity-extension
Group.Slices for extension.extension:MemberEntity.extension 0..0 Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Group.Slices for extension.extension:MemberEntity.url 1..1 uri "https://fhir.bbmri-eric.eu/StructureDefinition/miabis-member-entity-extension"
Group.Slices for extension.extension:MemberEntity.value[x] 0..1 Reference(Network | Biobank) Value of extension
Group.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
Group.identifier This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Identifier ID of the collection.
Group.active This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 boolean The state of the collection functions.
Group.type This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code The type of resources this group contains. For this resource type, this is always set to person. (should be organization, but this is only supported in R5)
Binding: GroupType (required): Types of resources that are part of group.
Required Pattern: person
Group.actual This element is included in summaries. C 1..1 boolean Descriptive or actual
Group.name This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string Name of the collection (preferably in English).
Group.managingEntity This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(Network Organization) Entity that is the custodian of the Group's definition

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Group.type Base required GroupType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Group If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Group If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4 error Group If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5 error Group If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Group A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()
grp-1 error Group Can only have members if group is "actual" member.empty() or (actual = true)

Differential View

This structure is derived from Group

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Group 0..* Group Group of multiple entities
Group.Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Group.Slices for extension.extension:MemberEntity This element must be supported. 0..* (Complex) Member Entity
URL: https://fhir.bbmri-eric.eu/StructureDefinition/miabis-member-entity-extension
Group.Slices for extension.extension:MemberEntity.value[x] 0..1 Reference(Network | Biobank) Value of extension
Group.identifier This element must be supported. 1..1 Identifier ID of the collection.
Group.active This element must be supported. 0..1 boolean The state of the collection functions.
Group.type 1..1 code The type of resources this group contains. For this resource type, this is always set to person. (should be organization, but this is only supported in R5)
Required Pattern: person
Group.name This element must be supported. 1..1 string Name of the collection (preferably in English).
Group.managingEntity This element must be supported. 1..1 Reference(Network Organization) Entity that is the custodian of the Group's definition

doco Documentation for this format

Snapshot View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Group C 0..* Group Group of multiple entities
Constraints: grp-1
Group.id This element is included in summaries. 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
Group.meta This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
Group.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
Group.language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
Group.text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
Group.contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
Group.Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Group.Slices for extension.extension:MemberEntity This element must be supported. 0..* (Complex) Member Entity
URL: https://fhir.bbmri-eric.eu/StructureDefinition/miabis-member-entity-extension
Group.Slices for extension.extension:MemberEntity.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Group.Slices for extension.extension:MemberEntity.extension 0..0 Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Group.Slices for extension.extension:MemberEntity.url 1..1 uri "https://fhir.bbmri-eric.eu/StructureDefinition/miabis-member-entity-extension"
Group.Slices for extension.extension:MemberEntity.value[x] 0..1 Reference(Network | Biobank) Value of extension
Group.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
Group.identifier This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Identifier ID of the collection.
Group.active This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 boolean The state of the collection functions.
Group.type This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code The type of resources this group contains. For this resource type, this is always set to person. (should be organization, but this is only supported in R5)
Binding: GroupType (required): Types of resources that are part of group.
Required Pattern: person
Group.actual This element is included in summaries. C 1..1 boolean Descriptive or actual
Group.code This element is included in summaries. 0..1 CodeableConcept Kind of Group members
Binding Description: (example): Kind of particular resource; e.g. cow, syringe, lake, etc.
Group.name This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string Name of the collection (preferably in English).
Group.quantity This element is included in summaries. 0..1 unsignedInt Number of members
Group.managingEntity This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(Network Organization) Entity that is the custodian of the Group's definition
Group.characteristic 0..* BackboneElement Include / Exclude group members by Trait
Group.characteristic.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Group.characteristic.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Group.characteristic.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Group.characteristic.code 1..1 CodeableConcept Kind of characteristic
Binding Description: (example): List of characteristics used to describe group members; e.g. gender, age, owner, location, etc.
Group.characteristic.value[x] 1..1 Value held by characteristic
Binding Description: (example): Value of descriptive member characteristic; e.g. red, male, pneumonia, Caucasian, etc.
Group.characteristic.value[x].valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
Group.characteristic.value[x].valueBoolean boolean
Group.characteristic.value[x].valueQuantity Quantity
Group.characteristic.value[x].valueRange Range
Group.characteristic.value[x].valueReference Reference(Any)
Group.characteristic.exclude 1..1 boolean Group includes or excludes
Group.characteristic.period 0..1 Period Period over which characteristic is tested
Group.member C 0..* BackboneElement Who or what is in group
Group.member.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Group.member.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Group.member.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Group.member.entity 1..1 Reference(Patient | Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Device | Medication | Substance | Group) Reference to the group member
Group.member.period 0..1 Period Period member belonged to the group
Group.member.inactive 0..1 boolean If member is no longer in group

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Group.language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Group.type Base required GroupType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Group.code Base example Not State Unknown
Group.characteristic.​code Base example Not State Unknown
Group.characteristic.​value[x] Base example Not State Unknown

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Group If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Group If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4 error Group If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5 error Group If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Group A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()
grp-1 error Group Can only have members if group is "actual" member.empty() or (actual = true)

 

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