Kenya National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) FHIR Implementation Guide
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Kenya National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) FHIR Implementation Guide, published by Digital Health Agency (DHA), Kenya. This guide is not an authorized publication; it is the continuous build for version 0.1.0 built by the FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) CI Build. This version is based on the current content of https://github.com/IntelliSOFT-Consulting/nccpFHIRIG/ and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions

Resource Profile: NCCP CTCAE Adverse Event Observation

Official URL: https://nshr-uat.sha.go.ke/fhir/StructureDefinition/nccp-ctcae-adverse-event-observation Version: 0.1.0
Draft as of 2026-06-04 Computable Name: CTCAEAdverseEventObservation

Records a CTCAE-graded adverse event observation linked to a chemotherapy administration.

Usages:

You can also check for usages in the FHIR IG Statistics

Formal Views of Profile Content

Description Differentials, Snapshots, and other representations.

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Observation C 0..* Observation Measurements and simple assertions
Constraints: obs-6, obs-7
... meta Σ 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
.... profile SΣ 1..* canonical(StructureDefinition) Profiles this resource claims to conform to
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... Slices for extension 1..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... extension:ctcaeAttribution S 1..1 code CTCAE Attribution Extension
URL: https://nshr-uat.sha.go.ke/fhir/StructureDefinition/nccp-ctcae-attribution-extension
Binding: Kenya CTCAE Attribution Value Set (required)
.... extension:causativeMedicationAdministration S 0..* Reference(MedicationAdministration) Causative Medication Administration Extension
URL: https://nshr-uat.sha.go.ke/fhir/StructureDefinition/nccp-causative-medication-administration-extension
... status ?!SΣ 1..1 code registered | preliminary | final | amended +
Binding: ObservationStatus (required)
... category S 1..* CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (required)
... code SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of observation (code / type)
Binding: Kenya CTCAE Adverse Event Terms Value Set (required)
... subject SΣ 1..1 Reference(Patient) Who and/or what the observation is about
... encounter SΣ 1..1 Reference(Encounter) Healthcare event during which this observation is made
... effective[x] SΣ 1..1 dateTime Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
... performer SΣ 1..* Reference(Practitioner) Who is responsible for the observation
... value[x] SΣC 1..1 integer Actual result
... note S 0..* Annotation Comments about the observation
... bodySite S 0..1 CodeableConcept Observed body part
Binding: Kenya Cancer Primary Site Value Set (required)

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Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Observation.status Base required ObservationStatus 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.category Base required Observation Category Codes 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.code Base required Kenya CTCAE Adverse Event Terms Value Set 📦0.1.0 This IG
Observation.bodySite Base required Kenya Cancer Primary Site Value Set 📦0.1.0 This IG

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Observation If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Observation 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 Observation 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 Observation If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Observation 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()
obs-6 error Observation dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7 error Observation If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Observation 0..* Observation Measurements and simple assertions
... meta
.... profile S 1..* canonical(StructureDefinition) Profiles this resource claims to conform to
... Slices for extension 1..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... extension:ctcaeAttribution S 1..1 code CTCAE Attribution Extension
URL: https://nshr-uat.sha.go.ke/fhir/StructureDefinition/nccp-ctcae-attribution-extension
Binding: Kenya CTCAE Attribution Value Set (required)
.... extension:causativeMedicationAdministration S 0..* Reference(MedicationAdministration) Causative Medication Administration Extension
URL: https://nshr-uat.sha.go.ke/fhir/StructureDefinition/nccp-causative-medication-administration-extension
... status S 1..1 code registered | preliminary | final | amended +
Binding: ObservationStatus (required)
... code S 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of observation (code / type)
Binding: Kenya CTCAE Adverse Event Terms Value Set (required)
... subject S 1..1 Reference(Patient) Who and/or what the observation is about
... encounter S 1..1 Reference(Encounter) Healthcare event during which this observation is made
... effective[x] S 1..1 dateTime Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
... performer S 1..* Reference(Practitioner) Who is responsible for the observation
... value[x] S 1..1 integer Actual result
... note S 0..* Annotation Comments about the observation
... bodySite S 0..1 CodeableConcept Observed body part
Binding: Kenya Cancer Primary Site Value Set (required)

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Observation.status Base required ObservationStatus 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.category Base required Observation Category Codes 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.code Base required Kenya CTCAE Adverse Event Terms Value Set 📦0.1.0 This IG
Observation.bodySite Base required Kenya Cancer Primary Site Value Set 📦0.1.0 This IG
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Observation C 0..* Observation Measurements and simple assertions
Constraints: obs-6, obs-7
... id Σ 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... meta Σ 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... versionId Σ 0..1 id Version specific identifier
.... lastUpdated Σ 0..1 instant When the resource version last changed
.... source Σ 0..1 uri Identifies where the resource comes from
.... profile SΣ 1..* canonical(StructureDefinition) Profiles this resource claims to conform to
.... security Σ 0..* Coding Security Labels applied to this resource
Binding: All Security Labels (extensible): Security Labels from the Healthcare Privacy and Security Classification System.
.... tag Σ 0..* Coding Tags applied to this resource
Binding: CommonTags (example): Codes that represent various types of tags, commonly workflow-related; e.g. "Needs review by Dr. Jones".
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
... 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
... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... Slices for extension 1..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... extension:ctcaeAttribution S 1..1 code CTCAE Attribution Extension
URL: https://nshr-uat.sha.go.ke/fhir/StructureDefinition/nccp-ctcae-attribution-extension
Binding: Kenya CTCAE Attribution Value Set (required)
.... extension:causativeMedicationAdministration S 0..* Reference(MedicationAdministration) Causative Medication Administration Extension
URL: https://nshr-uat.sha.go.ke/fhir/StructureDefinition/nccp-causative-medication-administration-extension
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier Σ 0..* Identifier Business Identifier for observation
... basedOn Σ 0..* Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest) Fulfills plan, proposal or order
... partOf Σ 0..* Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy) Part of referenced event
... status ?!SΣ 1..1 code registered | preliminary | final | amended +
Binding: ObservationStatus (required)
... category S 1..* CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (required)
... code SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of observation (code / type)
Binding: Kenya CTCAE Adverse Event Terms Value Set (required)
... subject SΣ 1..1 Reference(Patient) Who and/or what the observation is about
... focus Σ 0..* Reference(Resource) What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
... encounter SΣ 1..1 Reference(Encounter) Healthcare event during which this observation is made
... effective[x] SΣ 1..1 dateTime Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
... issued Σ 0..1 instant Date/Time this version was made available
... performer SΣ 1..* Reference(Practitioner) Who is responsible for the observation
... value[x] SΣC 1..1 integer Actual result
... dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
... interpretation 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
... note S 0..* Annotation Comments about the observation
... bodySite S 0..1 CodeableConcept Observed body part
Binding: Kenya Cancer Primary Site Value Set (required)
... method 0..1 CodeableConcept How it was done
Binding: ObservationMethods (example): Methods for simple observations.
... specimen 0..1 Reference(Specimen) Specimen used for this observation
... device 0..1 Reference(Device | DeviceMetric) (Measurement) Device
... referenceRange C 0..* BackboneElement Provides guide for interpretation
Constraints: obs-3
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... low C 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) Low Range, if relevant
.... high C 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) High Range, if relevant
.... type 0..1 CodeableConcept Reference range qualifier
Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes (preferred): Code for the meaning of a reference range.
.... appliesTo 0..* CodeableConcept Reference range population
Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes (example): Codes identifying the population the reference range applies to.
.... age 0..1 Range Applicable age range, if relevant
.... text 0..1 string Text based reference range in an observation
... hasMember Σ 0..* Reference(Observation | QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence) Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
... derivedFrom Σ 0..* Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence) Related measurements the observation is made from
... component Σ 0..* BackboneElement Component results
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
.... value[x] Σ 0..1 Actual component result
..... valueQuantity Quantity
..... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
..... valueString string
..... valueBoolean boolean
..... valueInteger integer
..... valueRange Range
..... valueRatio Ratio
..... valueSampledData SampledData
..... valueTime time
..... valueDateTime dateTime
..... valuePeriod Period
.... dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the component result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
.... interpretation 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
.... referenceRange 0..* See referenceRange (Observation) Provides guide for interpretation of component result

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Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Observation.meta.security Base extensible SecurityLabels 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.meta.tag Base example Common Tags 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.status Base required ObservationStatus 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.category Base required Observation Category Codes 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.code Base required Kenya CTCAE Adverse Event Terms Value Set 📦0.1.0 This IG
Observation.dataAbsentReason Base extensible DataAbsentReason 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.interpretation Base extensible Observation Interpretation Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.bodySite Base required Kenya Cancer Primary Site Value Set 📦0.1.0 This IG
Observation.method Base example Observation Methods 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.referenceRange.​type Base preferred Observation Reference Range Meaning Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.referenceRange.​appliesTo Base example Observation Reference Range Applies To Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​code Base example LOINC Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​dataAbsentReason Base extensible DataAbsentReason 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​interpretation Base extensible Observation Interpretation Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Observation If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Observation 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 Observation 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 Observation If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Observation 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()
obs-3 error Observation.referenceRange Must have at least a low or a high or text low.exists() or high.exists() or text.exists()
obs-6 error Observation dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7 error Observation If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()

Summary

Mandatory: 8 elements(1 nested mandatory element)
Must-Support: 13 elements

Extensions

This structure refers to these extensions:

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Observation C 0..* Observation Measurements and simple assertions
Constraints: obs-6, obs-7
... meta Σ 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
.... profile SΣ 1..* canonical(StructureDefinition) Profiles this resource claims to conform to
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... Slices for extension 1..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... extension:ctcaeAttribution S 1..1 code CTCAE Attribution Extension
URL: https://nshr-uat.sha.go.ke/fhir/StructureDefinition/nccp-ctcae-attribution-extension
Binding: Kenya CTCAE Attribution Value Set (required)
.... extension:causativeMedicationAdministration S 0..* Reference(MedicationAdministration) Causative Medication Administration Extension
URL: https://nshr-uat.sha.go.ke/fhir/StructureDefinition/nccp-causative-medication-administration-extension
... status ?!SΣ 1..1 code registered | preliminary | final | amended +
Binding: ObservationStatus (required)
... category S 1..* CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (required)
... code SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of observation (code / type)
Binding: Kenya CTCAE Adverse Event Terms Value Set (required)
... subject SΣ 1..1 Reference(Patient) Who and/or what the observation is about
... encounter SΣ 1..1 Reference(Encounter) Healthcare event during which this observation is made
... effective[x] SΣ 1..1 dateTime Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
... performer SΣ 1..* Reference(Practitioner) Who is responsible for the observation
... value[x] SΣC 1..1 integer Actual result
... note S 0..* Annotation Comments about the observation
... bodySite S 0..1 CodeableConcept Observed body part
Binding: Kenya Cancer Primary Site Value Set (required)

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Observation.status Base required ObservationStatus 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.category Base required Observation Category Codes 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.code Base required Kenya CTCAE Adverse Event Terms Value Set 📦0.1.0 This IG
Observation.bodySite Base required Kenya Cancer Primary Site Value Set 📦0.1.0 This IG

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Observation If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Observation 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 Observation 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 Observation If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Observation 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()
obs-6 error Observation dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7 error Observation If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()

Differential View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Observation 0..* Observation Measurements and simple assertions
... meta
.... profile S 1..* canonical(StructureDefinition) Profiles this resource claims to conform to
... Slices for extension 1..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... extension:ctcaeAttribution S 1..1 code CTCAE Attribution Extension
URL: https://nshr-uat.sha.go.ke/fhir/StructureDefinition/nccp-ctcae-attribution-extension
Binding: Kenya CTCAE Attribution Value Set (required)
.... extension:causativeMedicationAdministration S 0..* Reference(MedicationAdministration) Causative Medication Administration Extension
URL: https://nshr-uat.sha.go.ke/fhir/StructureDefinition/nccp-causative-medication-administration-extension
... status S 1..1 code registered | preliminary | final | amended +
Binding: ObservationStatus (required)
... code S 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of observation (code / type)
Binding: Kenya CTCAE Adverse Event Terms Value Set (required)
... subject S 1..1 Reference(Patient) Who and/or what the observation is about
... encounter S 1..1 Reference(Encounter) Healthcare event during which this observation is made
... effective[x] S 1..1 dateTime Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
... performer S 1..* Reference(Practitioner) Who is responsible for the observation
... value[x] S 1..1 integer Actual result
... note S 0..* Annotation Comments about the observation
... bodySite S 0..1 CodeableConcept Observed body part
Binding: Kenya Cancer Primary Site Value Set (required)

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Observation.status Base required ObservationStatus 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.category Base required Observation Category Codes 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.code Base required Kenya CTCAE Adverse Event Terms Value Set 📦0.1.0 This IG
Observation.bodySite Base required Kenya Cancer Primary Site Value Set 📦0.1.0 This IG

Snapshot ViewView

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Observation C 0..* Observation Measurements and simple assertions
Constraints: obs-6, obs-7
... id Σ 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... meta Σ 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... versionId Σ 0..1 id Version specific identifier
.... lastUpdated Σ 0..1 instant When the resource version last changed
.... source Σ 0..1 uri Identifies where the resource comes from
.... profile SΣ 1..* canonical(StructureDefinition) Profiles this resource claims to conform to
.... security Σ 0..* Coding Security Labels applied to this resource
Binding: All Security Labels (extensible): Security Labels from the Healthcare Privacy and Security Classification System.
.... tag Σ 0..* Coding Tags applied to this resource
Binding: CommonTags (example): Codes that represent various types of tags, commonly workflow-related; e.g. "Needs review by Dr. Jones".
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
... 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
... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... Slices for extension 1..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... extension:ctcaeAttribution S 1..1 code CTCAE Attribution Extension
URL: https://nshr-uat.sha.go.ke/fhir/StructureDefinition/nccp-ctcae-attribution-extension
Binding: Kenya CTCAE Attribution Value Set (required)
.... extension:causativeMedicationAdministration S 0..* Reference(MedicationAdministration) Causative Medication Administration Extension
URL: https://nshr-uat.sha.go.ke/fhir/StructureDefinition/nccp-causative-medication-administration-extension
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier Σ 0..* Identifier Business Identifier for observation
... basedOn Σ 0..* Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest) Fulfills plan, proposal or order
... partOf Σ 0..* Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy) Part of referenced event
... status ?!SΣ 1..1 code registered | preliminary | final | amended +
Binding: ObservationStatus (required)
... category S 1..* CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (required)
... code SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of observation (code / type)
Binding: Kenya CTCAE Adverse Event Terms Value Set (required)
... subject SΣ 1..1 Reference(Patient) Who and/or what the observation is about
... focus Σ 0..* Reference(Resource) What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
... encounter SΣ 1..1 Reference(Encounter) Healthcare event during which this observation is made
... effective[x] SΣ 1..1 dateTime Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
... issued Σ 0..1 instant Date/Time this version was made available
... performer SΣ 1..* Reference(Practitioner) Who is responsible for the observation
... value[x] SΣC 1..1 integer Actual result
... dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
... interpretation 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
... note S 0..* Annotation Comments about the observation
... bodySite S 0..1 CodeableConcept Observed body part
Binding: Kenya Cancer Primary Site Value Set (required)
... method 0..1 CodeableConcept How it was done
Binding: ObservationMethods (example): Methods for simple observations.
... specimen 0..1 Reference(Specimen) Specimen used for this observation
... device 0..1 Reference(Device | DeviceMetric) (Measurement) Device
... referenceRange C 0..* BackboneElement Provides guide for interpretation
Constraints: obs-3
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... low C 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) Low Range, if relevant
.... high C 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) High Range, if relevant
.... type 0..1 CodeableConcept Reference range qualifier
Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes (preferred): Code for the meaning of a reference range.
.... appliesTo 0..* CodeableConcept Reference range population
Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes (example): Codes identifying the population the reference range applies to.
.... age 0..1 Range Applicable age range, if relevant
.... text 0..1 string Text based reference range in an observation
... hasMember Σ 0..* Reference(Observation | QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence) Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
... derivedFrom Σ 0..* Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence) Related measurements the observation is made from
... component Σ 0..* BackboneElement Component results
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
.... value[x] Σ 0..1 Actual component result
..... valueQuantity Quantity
..... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
..... valueString string
..... valueBoolean boolean
..... valueInteger integer
..... valueRange Range
..... valueRatio Ratio
..... valueSampledData SampledData
..... valueTime time
..... valueDateTime dateTime
..... valuePeriod Period
.... dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the component result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
.... interpretation 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
.... referenceRange 0..* See referenceRange (Observation) Provides guide for interpretation of component result

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Observation.meta.security Base extensible SecurityLabels 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.meta.tag Base example Common Tags 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.status Base required ObservationStatus 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.category Base required Observation Category Codes 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.code Base required Kenya CTCAE Adverse Event Terms Value Set 📦0.1.0 This IG
Observation.dataAbsentReason Base extensible DataAbsentReason 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.interpretation Base extensible Observation Interpretation Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.bodySite Base required Kenya Cancer Primary Site Value Set 📦0.1.0 This IG
Observation.method Base example Observation Methods 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.referenceRange.​type Base preferred Observation Reference Range Meaning Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.referenceRange.​appliesTo Base example Observation Reference Range Applies To Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​code Base example LOINC Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​dataAbsentReason Base extensible DataAbsentReason 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​interpretation Base extensible Observation Interpretation Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Observation If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Observation 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 Observation 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 Observation If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Observation 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()
obs-3 error Observation.referenceRange Must have at least a low or a high or text low.exists() or high.exists() or text.exists()
obs-6 error Observation dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7 error Observation If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()

Summary

Mandatory: 8 elements(1 nested mandatory element)
Must-Support: 13 elements

Extensions

This structure refers to these extensions:

 

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