Profile Comparison between http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/StructureDefinition/us-core-observation-clinical-result vs http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/StructureDefinition/us-core-observation-clinical-result

Left:US Core Observation Clinical Result Profile (http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/StructureDefinition/us-core-observation-clinical-result)
Right:US Core Observation Clinical Result Profile (http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/StructureDefinition/us-core-observation-clinical-result)

Messages

InformationStructureDefinition.commentValues for comment differ: 'When using this element, an observation will typically have either a value or a set of related resources, although both may be present in some cases. For a discussion on the ways Observations can assembled in groups together, see [Notes](http://hl7.org/fhir/R4/observation.html#obsgrouping) below. Note that a system may calculate results from [QuestionnaireResponse](questionnaireresponse.html) into a final score and represent the score as an Observation.' vs 'When using this element, an observation will typically have either a value or a set of related resources, although both may be present in some cases. For a discussion on the ways Observations can assembled in groups together, see [Notes](http://hl7.org/fhir/R4/observation.html#obsgrouping) below. Note that a system may calculate results from [QuestionnaireResponse](http://hl7.org/fhir/R4/questionnaireresponse.html) into a final score and represent the score as an Observation.'

Metadata

NameValueComments
.abstractfalse
    .baseDefinitionhttp://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Observation
      .copyrightUsed by permission of HL7 International, all rights reserved Creative Commons License
        .descriptionThe US Core Observation Clinical Result Profile is based upon the core FHIR Observation Resource and, along with the US Core DiagnosticReport Profile, meets the US Core Data for Interoperability (USCDI) requirements for *Diagnostic Imaging* and *Clinical Tests* Data Classes. This profile sets minimum expectations for the Observation resource to record and search non-laboratory clinical test results (e.g., radiology and other clinical observations generated from procedures). An example would be when a gastroenterologist reports the size of a polyp observed during a colonoscopy. This profile is the basis for the US Core Laboratory Result Observation Profile, which defines additional data elements to record and search laboratory test results. The US Core Observation Clinical Result Profile sets minimum expectations to promote interoperability and adoption through common implementation. It identifies which core elements, extensions, vocabularies, and value sets **SHALL** be present in the resource and constrains the way the elements are used when using this profile. It provides the floor for standards development for specific use cases.
          .experimental
            .fhirVersion4.0.1
              .jurisdiction
                ..jurisdiction[0]urn:iso:std:iso:3166#US
                  .kindresource
                    .nameUSCoreObservationClinicalResultProfile
                      .publisherHL7 International / Cross-Group Projects
                        .purpose
                          .statusactive
                            .titleUS Core Observation Clinical Result Profile
                              .typeObservation
                                .urlhttp://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/StructureDefinition/us-core-observation-clinical-result

                                  Structure

                                  NameL FlagsL Card.L TypeL Description & ConstraintsR FlagsR Card.R TypeR Description & ConstraintsCommentsdoco
                                  .. Observation C0..*ObservationMeasurements and simple assertions
                                  obs-6: dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present
                                  obs-7: If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present
                                  us-core-2: If there is no component or hasMember element then either a value[x] or a data absent reason must be present
                                  C0..*ObservationMeasurements and simple assertions
                                  obs-6: dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present
                                  obs-7: If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present
                                  us-core-2: If there is no component or hasMember element then either a value[x] or a data absent reason must be present
                                    ... id Σ0..1idLogical id of this artifactΣ0..1idLogical id of this artifact
                                      ... meta Σ0..1MetaMetadata about the resourceΣ0..1MetaMetadata about the resource
                                        ... implicitRules ?!Σ0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created?!Σ0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created
                                          ... language 0..1codeLanguage of the resource content
                                          Binding: ?? (preferred): A human language.

                                          Additional BindingsPurpose
                                          ??Max Binding
                                          0..1codeLanguage of the resource content
                                          Binding: ?? (preferred): A human language.

                                          Additional BindingsPurpose
                                          ??Max Binding
                                            ... text 0..1NarrativeText summary of the resource, for human interpretation0..1NarrativeText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
                                              ... contained 0..*ResourceContained, inline Resources
                                              0..*ResourceContained, inline Resources
                                                ... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                  ... modifierExtension ?!0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
                                                  ?!0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
                                                    ... identifier Σ0..*IdentifierBusiness Identifier for observation
                                                    Σ0..*IdentifierBusiness Identifier for observation
                                                      ... basedOn Σ0..*Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest)Fulfills plan, proposal or order
                                                      Σ0..*Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest)Fulfills plan, proposal or order
                                                        ... partOf Σ0..*Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy)Part of referenced event
                                                        Σ0..*Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy)Part of referenced event
                                                          ... status ?!SΣ1..1coderegistered | preliminary | final | amended +
                                                          Binding: ?? (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.

                                                          ?!SΣ1..1coderegistered | preliminary | final | amended +
                                                          Binding: ?? (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.

                                                            ... Slices for category S1..*CodeableConceptClassification of type of observation
                                                            Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:$this
                                                            Binding: ?? (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.


                                                            S1..*CodeableConceptClassification of type of observation
                                                            Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:$this
                                                            Binding: ?? (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.


                                                              ... code SΣ1..1CodeableConceptClinical Test or Procedure Name
                                                              Binding: ?? (extensible)
                                                              SΣ1..1CodeableConceptClinical Test or Procedure Name
                                                              Binding: ?? (extensible)
                                                                ... subject SΣ1..1Reference(US Core Patient Profile S | Group | Device | US Core Location Profile)Who and/or what the observation is aboutSΣ1..1Reference(US Core Patient Profile S | Group | Device | US Core Location Profile)Who and/or what the observation is about
                                                                  ... focus Σ0..*Reference(Resource)What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
                                                                  Σ0..*Reference(Resource)What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
                                                                    ... encounter SΣ0..1Reference(US Core Encounter Profile)Encounter associated with ObservationSΣ0..1Reference(US Core Encounter Profile)Encounter associated with Observation
                                                                      ... effective[x] SΣC0..1dateTime S, Period, Timing, instantClinically relevant time/time-period for observation
                                                                      us-core-1: Datetime must be at least to day.
                                                                      SΣC0..1dateTime S, Period, Timing, instantClinically relevant time/time-period for observation
                                                                      us-core-1: Datetime must be at least to day.
                                                                        ... issued Σ0..1instantDate/Time this version was made availableΣ0..1instantDate/Time this version was made available
                                                                          ... performer Σ0..*Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | CareTeam | Patient | RelatedPerson)Who is responsible for the observation
                                                                          Σ0..*Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | CareTeam | Patient | RelatedPerson)Who is responsible for the observation
                                                                            ... value[x] SΣC0..1Quantity S, CodeableConcept S, string S, boolean, integer, Range, Ratio, SampledData, time, dateTime, PeriodResult Value
                                                                            us-core-3: SHALL use UCUM for coded quantity units.
                                                                            SΣC0..1Quantity S, CodeableConcept S, string S, boolean, integer, Range, Ratio, SampledData, time, dateTime, PeriodResult Value
                                                                            us-core-3: SHALL use UCUM for coded quantity units.
                                                                              ... dataAbsentReason SC0..1CodeableConceptWhy the result is missing
                                                                              Binding: ?? (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

                                                                              SC0..1CodeableConceptWhy the result is missing
                                                                              Binding: ?? (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

                                                                                ... interpretation 0..*CodeableConceptHigh, low, normal, etc.
                                                                                Binding: ?? (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.


                                                                                0..*CodeableConceptHigh, low, normal, etc.
                                                                                Binding: ?? (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.


                                                                                  ... note 0..*AnnotationComments about the observation
                                                                                  0..*AnnotationComments about the observation
                                                                                    ... bodySite 0..1CodeableConceptObserved body part
                                                                                    Binding: ?? (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.

                                                                                    0..1CodeableConceptObserved body part
                                                                                    Binding: ?? (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.

                                                                                      ... method 0..1CodeableConceptHow it was done
                                                                                      Binding: ?? (example): Methods for simple observations.

                                                                                      0..1CodeableConceptHow it was done
                                                                                      Binding: ?? (example): Methods for simple observations.

                                                                                        ... specimen 0..1Reference(Specimen)Specimen used for this observation0..1Reference(Specimen)Specimen used for this observation
                                                                                          ... device 0..1Reference(Device | DeviceMetric)(Measurement) Device0..1Reference(Device | DeviceMetric)(Measurement) Device
                                                                                            ... referenceRange C0..*BackboneElementProvides guide for interpretation
                                                                                            obs-3: Must have at least a low or a high or text
                                                                                            C0..*BackboneElementProvides guide for interpretation
                                                                                            obs-3: Must have at least a low or a high or text
                                                                                              .... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
                                                                                                .... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                                                                0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                                                                  .... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                                                                                  ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                                                                                    .... low C0..1??Low Range, if relevantC0..1??Low Range, if relevant
                                                                                                      .... high C0..1??High Range, if relevantC0..1??High Range, if relevant
                                                                                                        .... type 0..1CodeableConceptReference range qualifier
                                                                                                        Binding: ?? (preferred): Code for the meaning of a reference range.

                                                                                                        0..1CodeableConceptReference range qualifier
                                                                                                        Binding: ?? (preferred): Code for the meaning of a reference range.

                                                                                                          .... appliesTo 0..*CodeableConceptReference range population
                                                                                                          Binding: ?? (example): Codes identifying the population the reference range applies to.


                                                                                                          0..*CodeableConceptReference range population
                                                                                                          Binding: ?? (example): Codes identifying the population the reference range applies to.


                                                                                                            .... age 0..1RangeApplicable age range, if relevant0..1RangeApplicable age range, if relevant
                                                                                                              .... text 0..1stringText based reference range in an observation0..1stringText based reference range in an observation
                                                                                                                ... hasMember Σ0..*Reference(Observation | QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence)Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
                                                                                                                Σ0..*Reference(Observation | QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence)Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
                                                                                                                  ... derivedFrom Σ0..*Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence)Related measurements the observation is made from
                                                                                                                  Σ0..*Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence)Related measurements the observation is made from
                                                                                                                    ... component Σ0..*BackboneElementComponent results
                                                                                                                    Σ0..*BackboneElementComponent results
                                                                                                                      .... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
                                                                                                                        .... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                                                                                        0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
                                                                                                                          .... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                                                                                                          ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                                                                                                                            .... code Σ1..1CodeableConceptType of component observation (code / type)
                                                                                                                            Binding: ?? (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.

                                                                                                                            Σ1..1CodeableConceptType of component observation (code / type)
                                                                                                                            Binding: ?? (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.

                                                                                                                              .... value[x] Σ0..1Quantity, CodeableConcept, string, boolean, integer, Range, Ratio, SampledData, time, dateTime, PeriodActual component resultΣ0..1Quantity, CodeableConcept, string, boolean, integer, Range, Ratio, SampledData, time, dateTime, PeriodActual component result
                                                                                                                                .... dataAbsentReason C0..1CodeableConceptWhy the component result is missing
                                                                                                                                Binding: ?? (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

                                                                                                                                C0..1CodeableConceptWhy the component result is missing
                                                                                                                                Binding: ?? (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

                                                                                                                                  .... interpretation 0..*CodeableConceptHigh, low, normal, etc.
                                                                                                                                  Binding: ?? (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.


                                                                                                                                  0..*CodeableConceptHigh, low, normal, etc.
                                                                                                                                  Binding: ?? (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.


                                                                                                                                    .... referenceRange 0..*See referenceRange (Observation)Provides guide for interpretation of component result
                                                                                                                                    0..*See referenceRange (Observation)Provides guide for interpretation of component result

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