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Logical Model: au-Observation - Detailed Descriptions

Active as of 2024-12-18

Definitions for the au-Observation logical model.

Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be found here

0. Observation
ShortAustralian adaptation of the HL7 International CDA Observation class
Control1..1
Logical ContainerADHA ClinicalDocument (CDA Class)
ValidationInstance of this type are validated by templateId
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property has the namespace urn:hl7-org:v3.
2. Observation.classCode
Control1..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from ActClassObservation (2.0.0)
(required to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ActClassObservation|2.0.0)
Typecode(cs: Coded Simple Value)
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
4. Observation.moodCode
Control1..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from XActMoodDocumentObservation (2.0.0)
(required to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-xActMoodDocumentObservation|2.0.0)
Typecode(cs: Coded Simple Value)
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
6. Observation.negationInd
Control0..1
Typeboolean(bl: Boolean)
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
8. Observation.id
Control0..*
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/II
10. Observation.code
Control1..1
BindingFor example codes, see ObservationType
(example to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ObservationType)
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/CD
XML FormatThe type of this property is determined using the xsi:typeattribute.
12. Observation.derivationExpr
Control0..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/ST
14. Observation.text
Control0..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/ED
XML FormatThe type of this property is determined using the xsi:typeattribute.
16. Observation.statusCode
Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from ActStatus
(required to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ActStatus)
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/CS
18. Observation.effectiveTime
Control0..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/IVL-TS
20. Observation.priorityCode
Control0..1
BindingFor example codes, see ActPriority
(example to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ActPriority)
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/CE
22. Observation.repeatNumber
Control0..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/IVL-INT
24. Observation.languageCode
Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from AllLanguages
(required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/all-languages)
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/CS
26. Observation.value
Control0..*
TypeChoice of: http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/ANY, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/BL, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/ED, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/ST, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/CD, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/CV, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/CE, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/CO, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/SC, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/II, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/TEL, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/AD, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/EN, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/INT, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/REAL, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/PQ, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/MO, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/TS, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/IVL-PQ, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/IVL-TS, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/PIVL-TS, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/EIVL-TS, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/SXPR-TS, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/RTO-PQ-PQ, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/CS, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/PN
XML FormatThe type of this property is determined using the xsi:typeattribute.
28. Observation.interpretationCode
Control0..*
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from CDAObservationInterpretation
(required to http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/ValueSet/CDAObservationInterpretation)
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/CE
30. Observation.methodCode
Control0..*
BindingFor example codes, see ObservationMethod
(example to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ObservationMethod)
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/CE
32. Observation.targetSiteCode
Definition

Drawn from concept domain ActSite

Control0..*
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/CD
34. Observation.subject
Control0..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/Subject
36. Observation.specimen
ShortAustralian-adapted Specimen class
Control0..*
Typehttp://ns.electronichealth.net.au/cda/StructureDefinition/au-Specimen
38. Observation.performer
ShortAustralian-adapted Performer class
Control0..*
Typehttp://ns.electronichealth.net.au/cda/StructureDefinition/au-Performer2
40. Observation.author
ShortAustralian-adapted Author class
Control0..*
Typehttp://ns.electronichealth.net.au/cda/StructureDefinition/au-Author
42. Observation.informant
ShortAustralian-adapted Informant class
Control0..*
Typehttp://ns.electronichealth.net.au/cda/StructureDefinition/au-Informant
44. Observation.participant
ShortAustralian-adapted Participant2 class
Control0..*
Typehttp://ns.electronichealth.net.au/cda/StructureDefinition/au-Participant2
46. Observation.entryRelationship
ShortAustralian-adapted EntryRelationship class
Control0..*
Typehttp://ns.electronichealth.net.au/cda/StructureDefinition/au-EntryRelationship
48. Observation.reference
ShortAustralian-adapted Reference class
Control0..*
Typehttp://ns.electronichealth.net.au/cda/StructureDefinition/au-Reference
50. Observation.precondition
ShortAustralian-adapted Precondition class
Control0..*
Typehttp://ns.electronichealth.net.au/cda/StructureDefinition/au-Precondition
52. Observation.referenceRange
Definition

Relates an Observation to the ObservationRange class, where the expected range of values for a particular observation can be specified.

Control0..*
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/InfrastructureRoot
54. Observation.referenceRange.typeCode
Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from CDAActRelationshipType
(required to http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/ValueSet/CDAActRelationshipType)
Typecode(cs: Coded Simple Value)
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Fixed ValueREFV
56. Observation.referenceRange.observationRange
ShortAustralian-adapted ObservationRange class
Control1..1
Typehttp://ns.electronichealth.net.au/cda/StructureDefinition/au-ObservationRange
58. Observation.InFulfillmentOf
ShortADHA CDA extension to represent InFulfillmentOf
Control0..*
Typehttp://ns.electronichealth.net.au/cda/StructureDefinition/au-InFulfillmentOf(ADHA InFulfillmentOf (CDA Class))
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property has the namespace http://ns.electronichealth.net.au/Ci/Cda/Extensions/3.0.

Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be found here

0. Observation
Definition

Defines the basic properties of every data value. This is an abstract type, meaning that no value can be just a data value without belonging to any concrete type. Every concrete type is a specialization of this general abstract DataValue type.


Base definition for all types defined in FHIR type system.

ShortAustralian adaptation of the HL7 International CDA Observation classBase for all types and resources
Control10..1*
Is Modifierfalse
Logical ContainerADHA ClinicalDocument (CDA Class)
ValidationInstance of this type are validated by templateId
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property has the namespace urn:hl7-org:v3.
2. Observation.nullFlavor
Definition

If a value is an exceptional value (NULL-value), this specifies in what way and why proper information is missing.

Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from CDANullFlavor
(required to http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/ValueSet/CDANullFlavor)
Typecode(cs: Coded Simple Value)
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
LabelExceptional Value Detail
4. Observation.realmCode
Definition

When valued in an instance, this attribute signals the imposition of realm-specific constraints. The value of this attribute identifies the realm in question

Control0..*
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/CS
6. Observation.typeId
Definition

When valued in an instance, this attribute signals the imposition of constraints defined in an HL7-specified message type. This might be a common type (also known as CMET in the messaging communication environment), or content included within a wrapper. The value of this attribute provides a unique identifier for the type in question.

Control0..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/II
InvariantsII-1: An II instance must have either a root or an nullFlavor. (root.exists() or nullFlavor.exists())
8. Observation.typeId.nullFlavor
Definition

If a value is an exceptional value (NULL-value), this specifies in what way and why proper information is missing.

Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from CDANullFlavor
(required to http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/ValueSet/CDANullFlavor)
Typecode(cs: Coded Simple Value)
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
LabelExceptional Value Detail
10. Observation.typeId.assigningAuthorityName
Definition

A human readable name or mnemonic for the assigning authority. The Assigning Authority Name has no computational value. The purpose of a Assigning Authority Name is to assist an unaided human interpreter of an II value to interpret the authority. Note: no automated processing must depend on the assigning authority name to be present in any form.

Control0..1
Typestring(st: Character String)
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
LabelAssigning Authority Name
12. Observation.typeId.displayable
Definition

Specifies if the identifier is intended for human display and data entry (displayable = true) as opposed to pure machine interoperation (displayable = false).

Control0..1
Typeboolean(bl: Boolean)
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
LabelDisplayable
14. Observation.typeId.root
Definition

Identifies the type as an HL7 Registered model

Control1..1
Typestring(oid: ISO Object Identifier, uuid: DCE Universal Unique Identifier, ruid: HL7 Reserved Identifier Scheme)
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
LabelRoot
Fixed Value2.16.840.1.113883.1.3
16. Observation.typeId.extension
Definition

A character string as a unique identifier within the scope of the identifier root.

Control1..1
Typestring(st: Character String)
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
LabelExtension
18. Observation.templateId
Definition

When valued in an instance, this attribute signals the imposition of a set of template-defined constraints. The value of this attribute provides a unique identifier for the templates in question

Control0..*
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/II
20. Observation.classCode
Control1..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from ActClassObservation (2.0.0)
(required to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ActClassObservation|2.0.0)
Typecode(cs: Coded Simple Value)
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
22. Observation.moodCode
Control1..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from XActMoodDocumentObservation (2.0.0)
(required to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-xActMoodDocumentObservation|2.0.0)
Typecode(cs: Coded Simple Value)
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
24. Observation.negationInd
Control0..1
Typeboolean(bl: Boolean)
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
26. Observation.id
Definition

The logical id of the resource, as used in the URL for the resource. Once assigned, this value never changes.

ShortLogical id of this artifact
Comments

Within the context of the FHIR RESTful interactions, the resource has an id except for cases like the create and conditional update. Otherwise, the use of the resouce id depends on the given use case.

Control0..*1
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/IIid
Is Modifierfalse
28. Observation.code
Definition

Describes what was observed. Sometimes this is called the observation "name".

ShortType of observation (code / type)
Comments

All code-value and, if present, component.code-component.value pairs need to be taken into account to correctly understand the meaning of the observation.

Control1..1
This element is affected by the following invariants: obs-7
BindingFor example codes, see ObservationTypehttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
(example to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ObservationType)
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/CDCodeableConcept
Is Modifierfalse
XML FormatThe type of this property is determined using the xsi:typeattribute.
Requirements

Knowing what kind of observation is being made is essential to understanding the observation.

Alternate NamesName
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
30. Observation.derivationExpr
Control0..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/ST
32. Observation.text
Definition

A human-readable narrative that contains a summary of the resource and can be used to represent the content of the resource to a human. The narrative need not encode all the structured data, but is required to contain sufficient detail to make it "clinically safe" for a human to just read the narrative. Resource definitions may define what content should be represented in the narrative to ensure clinical safety.

ShortText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
Comments

Contained resources do not have a narrative. Resources that are not contained SHOULD have a narrative. In some cases, a resource may only have text with little or no additional discrete data (as long as all minOccurs=1 elements are satisfied). This may be necessary for data from legacy systems where information is captured as a "text blob" or where text is additionally entered raw or narrated and encoded information is added later.

Control0..1
This element is affected by the following invariants: dom-6
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/EDNarrative
Is Modifierfalse
XML FormatThe type of this property is determined using the xsi:typeattribute.
Alternate Namesnarrative, html, xhtml, display
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
34. Observation.statusCode
Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from ActStatus
(required to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ActStatus)
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/CS
36. Observation.effectiveTime
Control0..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/IVL-TS
38. Observation.priorityCode
Control0..1
BindingFor example codes, see ActPriority
(example to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ActPriority)
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/CE
40. Observation.repeatNumber
Control0..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/IVL-INT
42. Observation.languageCode
Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from AllLanguages
(required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/all-languages)
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/CS
44. Observation.value
Control0..*
TypeChoice of: http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/ANY, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/BL, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/ED, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/ST, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/CD, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/CV, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/CE, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/CO, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/SC, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/II, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/TEL, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/AD, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/EN, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/INT, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/REAL, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/PQ, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/MO, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/TS, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/IVL-PQ, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/IVL-TS, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/PIVL-TS, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/EIVL-TS, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/SXPR-TS, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/RTO-PQ-PQ, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/CS, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/PN
XML FormatThe type of this property is determined using the xsi:typeattribute.
46. Observation.interpretationCode
Control0..*
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from CDAObservationInterpretation
(required to http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/ValueSet/CDAObservationInterpretation)
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/CE
48. Observation.methodCode
Control0..*
BindingFor example codes, see ObservationMethod
(example to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ObservationMethod)
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/CE
50. Observation.targetSiteCode
Definition

Drawn from concept domain ActSite

Control0..*
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/CD
52. Observation.subject
Definition

The patient, or group of patients, location, device, organization, procedure or practitioner this observation is about and into whose or what record the observation is placed. If the actual focus of the observation is different from the subject (or a sample of, part, or region of the subject), the focus element or the code itself specifies the actual focus of the observation.

ShortWho and/or what the observation is about
Comments

One would expect this element to be a cardinality of 1..1. The only circumstance in which the subject can be missing is when the observation is made by a device that does not know the patient. In this case, the observation SHALL be matched to a patient through some context/channel matching technique, and at this point, the observation should be updated. The subject of an Observation may in some cases be a procedure. This supports the regulatory inspection use case where observations are captured during inspections of a procedure that is being performed (independent of any particular patient or whether patient related at all).

Control0..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/SubjectReference(Patient, Group, Device, Location, Organization, Procedure, Practitioner, Medication, Substance, BiologicallyDerivedProduct, NutritionProduct)
Is Modifierfalse
Requirements

Observations have no value if you don't know who or what they're about.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
54. Observation.specimen
Definition

The specimen that was used when this observation was made.

ShortAustralian-adapted Specimen classSpecimen used for this observation
Comments

Should only be used if not implicit in code found in Observation.code. Observations are not made on specimens themselves; they are made on a subject, but in many cases by the means of a specimen. Note that although specimens are often involved, they are not always tracked and reported explicitly. Also note that observation resources may be used in contexts that track the specimen explicitly (e.g. Diagnostic Report).

Control0..*1
Typehttp://ns.electronichealth.net.au/cda/StructureDefinition/au-SpecimenReference(Specimen, Group)
Is Modifierfalse
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
obs-9: If Observation.specimen is a reference to Group, the group can only have specimens ((reference.resolve().exists() and reference.resolve() is Group) implies reference.resolve().member.entity.resolve().all($this is Specimen))
56. Observation.performer
Definition

Who was responsible for asserting the observed value as "true".

ShortAustralian-adapted Performer classWho is responsible for the observation
Control0..*
Typehttp://ns.electronichealth.net.au/cda/StructureDefinition/au-Performer2Reference(Practitioner, PractitionerRole, Organization, CareTeam, Patient, RelatedPerson)
Is Modifierfalse
Requirements

May give a degree of confidence in the observation and also indicates where follow-up questions should be directed.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
58. Observation.author
ShortAustralian-adapted Author class
Control0..*
Typehttp://ns.electronichealth.net.au/cda/StructureDefinition/au-Author
60. Observation.informant
ShortAustralian-adapted Informant class
Control0..*
Typehttp://ns.electronichealth.net.au/cda/StructureDefinition/au-Informant
62. Observation.participant
ShortAustralian-adapted Participant2 class
Control0..*
Typehttp://ns.electronichealth.net.au/cda/StructureDefinition/au-Participant2
64. Observation.entryRelationship
ShortAustralian-adapted EntryRelationship class
Control0..*
Typehttp://ns.electronichealth.net.au/cda/StructureDefinition/au-EntryRelationship
66. Observation.reference
ShortAustralian-adapted Reference class
Control0..*
Typehttp://ns.electronichealth.net.au/cda/StructureDefinition/au-Reference
68. Observation.precondition
ShortAustralian-adapted Precondition class
Control0..*
Typehttp://ns.electronichealth.net.au/cda/StructureDefinition/au-Precondition
70. Observation.referenceRange
Definition

Relates an Observation to the ObservationRange class, where the expected range of values for a particular observation can be specified.


Guidance on how to interpret the value by comparison to a normal or recommended range. Multiple reference ranges are interpreted as an "OR". In other words, to represent two distinct target populations, two referenceRange elements would be used.

ShortProvides guide for interpretation
Comments

Most observations only have one generic reference range. Systems MAY choose to restrict to only supplying the relevant reference range based on knowledge about the patient (e.g., specific to the patient's age, gender, weight and other factors), but this might not be possible or appropriate. Whenever more than one reference range is supplied, the differences between them SHOULD be provided in the reference range and/or age properties.

Control0..*
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/InfrastructureRootBackboneElement
Is Modifierfalse
Requirements

Knowing what values are considered "normal" can help evaluate the significance of a particular result. Need to be able to provide multiple reference ranges for different contexts.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
obs-3: Must have at least a low or a high or text (low.exists() or high.exists() or text.exists())
72. Observation.referenceRange.nullFlavor
Definition

If a value is an exceptional value (NULL-value), this specifies in what way and why proper information is missing.

Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from CDANullFlavor
(required to http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/ValueSet/CDANullFlavor)
Typecode(cs: Coded Simple Value)
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
LabelExceptional Value Detail
74. Observation.referenceRange.realmCode
Definition

When valued in an instance, this attribute signals the imposition of realm-specific constraints. The value of this attribute identifies the realm in question

Control0..*
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/CS
76. Observation.referenceRange.typeId
Definition

When valued in an instance, this attribute signals the imposition of constraints defined in an HL7-specified message type. This might be a common type (also known as CMET in the messaging communication environment), or content included within a wrapper. The value of this attribute provides a unique identifier for the type in question.

Control0..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/II
InvariantsII-1: An II instance must have either a root or an nullFlavor. (root.exists() or nullFlavor.exists())
78. Observation.referenceRange.typeId.nullFlavor
Definition

If a value is an exceptional value (NULL-value), this specifies in what way and why proper information is missing.

Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from CDANullFlavor
(required to http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/ValueSet/CDANullFlavor)
Typecode(cs: Coded Simple Value)
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
LabelExceptional Value Detail
80. Observation.referenceRange.typeId.assigningAuthorityName
Definition

A human readable name or mnemonic for the assigning authority. The Assigning Authority Name has no computational value. The purpose of a Assigning Authority Name is to assist an unaided human interpreter of an II value to interpret the authority. Note: no automated processing must depend on the assigning authority name to be present in any form.

Control0..1
Typestring(st: Character String)
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
LabelAssigning Authority Name
82. Observation.referenceRange.typeId.displayable
Definition

Specifies if the identifier is intended for human display and data entry (displayable = true) as opposed to pure machine interoperation (displayable = false).

Control0..1
Typeboolean(bl: Boolean)
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
LabelDisplayable
84. Observation.referenceRange.typeId.root
Definition

Identifies the type as an HL7 Registered model

Control1..1
Typestring(oid: ISO Object Identifier, uuid: DCE Universal Unique Identifier, ruid: HL7 Reserved Identifier Scheme)
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
LabelRoot
Fixed Value2.16.840.1.113883.1.3
86. Observation.referenceRange.typeId.extension
Definition

A character string as a unique identifier within the scope of the identifier root.

Control1..1
Typestring(st: Character String)
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
LabelExtension
88. Observation.referenceRange.templateId
Definition

When valued in an instance, this attribute signals the imposition of a set of template-defined constraints. The value of this attribute provides a unique identifier for the templates in question

Control0..*
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/II
90. Observation.referenceRange.typeCode
Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from CDAActRelationshipType
(required to http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/ValueSet/CDAActRelationshipType)
Typecode(cs: Coded Simple Value)
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Fixed ValueREFV
92. Observation.referenceRange.observationRange
ShortAustralian-adapted ObservationRange class
Control1..1
Typehttp://ns.electronichealth.net.au/cda/StructureDefinition/au-ObservationRange
94. Observation.InFulfillmentOf
ShortADHA CDA extension to represent InFulfillmentOf
Control0..*
Typehttp://ns.electronichealth.net.au/cda/StructureDefinition/au-InFulfillmentOf(ADHA InFulfillmentOf (CDA Class))
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property has the namespace http://ns.electronichealth.net.au/Ci/Cda/Extensions/3.0.

Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be found here

0. Observation
Definition

Defines the basic properties of every data value. This is an abstract type, meaning that no value can be just a data value without belonging to any concrete type. Every concrete type is a specialization of this general abstract DataValue type.

ShortAustralian adaptation of the HL7 International CDA Observation class
Control1..1
Is Modifierfalse
Logical ContainerADHA ClinicalDocument (CDA Class)
ValidationInstance of this type are validated by templateId
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property has the namespace urn:hl7-org:v3.
2. Observation.nullFlavor
Definition

If a value is an exceptional value (NULL-value), this specifies in what way and why proper information is missing.

Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from CDANullFlavor
(required to http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/ValueSet/CDANullFlavor)
Typecode(cs: Coded Simple Value)
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
LabelExceptional Value Detail
4. Observation.realmCode
Definition

When valued in an instance, this attribute signals the imposition of realm-specific constraints. The value of this attribute identifies the realm in question

Control0..*
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/CS
6. Observation.typeId
Definition

When valued in an instance, this attribute signals the imposition of constraints defined in an HL7-specified message type. This might be a common type (also known as CMET in the messaging communication environment), or content included within a wrapper. The value of this attribute provides a unique identifier for the type in question.

Control0..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/II
InvariantsII-1: An II instance must have either a root or an nullFlavor. (root.exists() or nullFlavor.exists())
8. Observation.typeId.nullFlavor
Definition

If a value is an exceptional value (NULL-value), this specifies in what way and why proper information is missing.

Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from CDANullFlavor
(required to http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/ValueSet/CDANullFlavor)
Typecode(cs: Coded Simple Value)
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
LabelExceptional Value Detail
10. Observation.typeId.assigningAuthorityName
Definition

A human readable name or mnemonic for the assigning authority. The Assigning Authority Name has no computational value. The purpose of a Assigning Authority Name is to assist an unaided human interpreter of an II value to interpret the authority. Note: no automated processing must depend on the assigning authority name to be present in any form.

Control0..1
Typestring(st: Character String)
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
LabelAssigning Authority Name
12. Observation.typeId.displayable
Definition

Specifies if the identifier is intended for human display and data entry (displayable = true) as opposed to pure machine interoperation (displayable = false).

Control0..1
Typeboolean(bl: Boolean)
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
LabelDisplayable
14. Observation.typeId.root
Definition

Identifies the type as an HL7 Registered model

Control1..1
Typestring(oid: ISO Object Identifier, uuid: DCE Universal Unique Identifier, ruid: HL7 Reserved Identifier Scheme)
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
LabelRoot
Fixed Value2.16.840.1.113883.1.3
16. Observation.typeId.extension
Definition

A character string as a unique identifier within the scope of the identifier root.

Control1..1
Typestring(st: Character String)
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
LabelExtension
18. Observation.templateId
Definition

When valued in an instance, this attribute signals the imposition of a set of template-defined constraints. The value of this attribute provides a unique identifier for the templates in question

Control0..*
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/II
20. Observation.classCode
Control1..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from ActClassObservation (2.0.0)
(required to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ActClassObservation|2.0.0)
Typecode(cs: Coded Simple Value)
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
22. Observation.moodCode
Control1..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from XActMoodDocumentObservation (2.0.0)
(required to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-xActMoodDocumentObservation|2.0.0)
Typecode(cs: Coded Simple Value)
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
24. Observation.negationInd
Control0..1
Typeboolean(bl: Boolean)
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
26. Observation.id
Control0..*
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/II
28. Observation.code
Control1..1
BindingFor example codes, see ObservationType
(example to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ObservationType)
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/CD
XML FormatThe type of this property is determined using the xsi:typeattribute.
30. Observation.derivationExpr
Control0..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/ST
32. Observation.text
Control0..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/ED
XML FormatThe type of this property is determined using the xsi:typeattribute.
34. Observation.statusCode
Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from ActStatus
(required to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ActStatus)
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/CS
36. Observation.effectiveTime
Control0..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/IVL-TS
38. Observation.priorityCode
Control0..1
BindingFor example codes, see ActPriority
(example to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ActPriority)
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/CE
40. Observation.repeatNumber
Control0..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/IVL-INT
42. Observation.languageCode
Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from AllLanguages
(required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/all-languages)
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/CS
44. Observation.value
Control0..*
TypeChoice of: http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/ANY, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/BL, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/ED, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/ST, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/CD, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/CV, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/CE, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/CO, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/SC, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/II, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/TEL, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/AD, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/EN, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/INT, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/REAL, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/PQ, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/MO, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/TS, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/IVL-PQ, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/IVL-TS, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/PIVL-TS, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/EIVL-TS, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/SXPR-TS, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/RTO-PQ-PQ, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/CS, http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/PN
XML FormatThe type of this property is determined using the xsi:typeattribute.
46. Observation.interpretationCode
Control0..*
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from CDAObservationInterpretation
(required to http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/ValueSet/CDAObservationInterpretation)
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/CE
48. Observation.methodCode
Control0..*
BindingFor example codes, see ObservationMethod
(example to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ObservationMethod)
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/CE
50. Observation.targetSiteCode
Definition

Drawn from concept domain ActSite

Control0..*
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/CD
52. Observation.subject
Control0..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/Subject
54. Observation.specimen
ShortAustralian-adapted Specimen class
Control0..*
Typehttp://ns.electronichealth.net.au/cda/StructureDefinition/au-Specimen
56. Observation.performer
ShortAustralian-adapted Performer class
Control0..*
Typehttp://ns.electronichealth.net.au/cda/StructureDefinition/au-Performer2
58. Observation.author
ShortAustralian-adapted Author class
Control0..*
Typehttp://ns.electronichealth.net.au/cda/StructureDefinition/au-Author
60. Observation.informant
ShortAustralian-adapted Informant class
Control0..*
Typehttp://ns.electronichealth.net.au/cda/StructureDefinition/au-Informant
62. Observation.participant
ShortAustralian-adapted Participant2 class
Control0..*
Typehttp://ns.electronichealth.net.au/cda/StructureDefinition/au-Participant2
64. Observation.entryRelationship
ShortAustralian-adapted EntryRelationship class
Control0..*
Typehttp://ns.electronichealth.net.au/cda/StructureDefinition/au-EntryRelationship
66. Observation.reference
ShortAustralian-adapted Reference class
Control0..*
Typehttp://ns.electronichealth.net.au/cda/StructureDefinition/au-Reference
68. Observation.precondition
ShortAustralian-adapted Precondition class
Control0..*
Typehttp://ns.electronichealth.net.au/cda/StructureDefinition/au-Precondition
70. Observation.referenceRange
Definition

Relates an Observation to the ObservationRange class, where the expected range of values for a particular observation can be specified.

Control0..*
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/InfrastructureRoot
72. Observation.referenceRange.nullFlavor
Definition

If a value is an exceptional value (NULL-value), this specifies in what way and why proper information is missing.

Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from CDANullFlavor
(required to http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/ValueSet/CDANullFlavor)
Typecode(cs: Coded Simple Value)
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
LabelExceptional Value Detail
74. Observation.referenceRange.realmCode
Definition

When valued in an instance, this attribute signals the imposition of realm-specific constraints. The value of this attribute identifies the realm in question

Control0..*
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/CS
76. Observation.referenceRange.typeId
Definition

When valued in an instance, this attribute signals the imposition of constraints defined in an HL7-specified message type. This might be a common type (also known as CMET in the messaging communication environment), or content included within a wrapper. The value of this attribute provides a unique identifier for the type in question.

Control0..1
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/II
InvariantsII-1: An II instance must have either a root or an nullFlavor. (root.exists() or nullFlavor.exists())
78. Observation.referenceRange.typeId.nullFlavor
Definition

If a value is an exceptional value (NULL-value), this specifies in what way and why proper information is missing.

Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from CDANullFlavor
(required to http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/ValueSet/CDANullFlavor)
Typecode(cs: Coded Simple Value)
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
LabelExceptional Value Detail
80. Observation.referenceRange.typeId.assigningAuthorityName
Definition

A human readable name or mnemonic for the assigning authority. The Assigning Authority Name has no computational value. The purpose of a Assigning Authority Name is to assist an unaided human interpreter of an II value to interpret the authority. Note: no automated processing must depend on the assigning authority name to be present in any form.

Control0..1
Typestring(st: Character String)
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
LabelAssigning Authority Name
82. Observation.referenceRange.typeId.displayable
Definition

Specifies if the identifier is intended for human display and data entry (displayable = true) as opposed to pure machine interoperation (displayable = false).

Control0..1
Typeboolean(bl: Boolean)
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
LabelDisplayable
84. Observation.referenceRange.typeId.root
Definition

Identifies the type as an HL7 Registered model

Control1..1
Typestring(oid: ISO Object Identifier, uuid: DCE Universal Unique Identifier, ruid: HL7 Reserved Identifier Scheme)
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
LabelRoot
Fixed Value2.16.840.1.113883.1.3
86. Observation.referenceRange.typeId.extension
Definition

A character string as a unique identifier within the scope of the identifier root.

Control1..1
Typestring(st: Character String)
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
LabelExtension
88. Observation.referenceRange.templateId
Definition

When valued in an instance, this attribute signals the imposition of a set of template-defined constraints. The value of this attribute provides a unique identifier for the templates in question

Control0..*
Typehttp://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/StructureDefinition/II
90. Observation.referenceRange.typeCode
Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from CDAActRelationshipType
(required to http://hl7.org/cda/stds/core/ValueSet/CDAActRelationshipType)
Typecode(cs: Coded Simple Value)
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Fixed ValueREFV
92. Observation.referenceRange.observationRange
ShortAustralian-adapted ObservationRange class
Control1..1
Typehttp://ns.electronichealth.net.au/cda/StructureDefinition/au-ObservationRange
94. Observation.InFulfillmentOf
ShortADHA CDA extension to represent InFulfillmentOf
Control0..*
Typehttp://ns.electronichealth.net.au/cda/StructureDefinition/au-InFulfillmentOf(ADHA InFulfillmentOf (CDA Class))
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property has the namespace http://ns.electronichealth.net.au/Ci/Cda/Extensions/3.0.