Clinical Practice Guidelines
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Clinical Practice Guidelines, published by HL7 International / Clinical Decision Support. This guide is not an authorized publication; it is the continuous build for version 2.0.0 built by the FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) CI Build. This version is based on the current content of https://github.com/HL7/cqf-recommendations/ and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions

Resource Profile: CPG Clinical Impression

Official URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/cpg/StructureDefinition/cpg-clinicalimpression Version: 2.0.0
Active as of 2026-04-29 Computable Name: CPGClinicalImpression
Other Identifiers: OID:2.16.840.1.113883.4.642.40.48.42.35

CPG Clinical Impression captures clinician judgement at any particular point, and related to the case features and pathway, strategies, and recommendations.

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Formal Views of Profile Content

Description Differentials, Snapshots, and other representations.

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. ClinicalImpression 0..* ClinicalImpression A clinical assessment performed when planning treatments and management strategies for a patient
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... extension:impressionFor S 0..1 base64Binary, boolean, canonical(), code, date, dateTime, decimal, id, instant, integer, markdown, oid, positiveInt, string, time, unsignedInt, uri, url, uuid, Address, Age, Annotation, Attachment, CodeableConcept, Coding, ContactPoint, Count, Distance, Duration, HumanName, Identifier, Money, Period, Quantity, Range, Ratio, Reference(), SampledData, Signature, Timing, ContactDetail, Contributor, DataRequirement, Expression, ParameterDefinition, RelatedArtifact, TriggerDefinition, UsageContext, Dosage, Meta CPG Impression For Extension
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/cpg/StructureDefinition/cpg-impressionFor
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... status ?!SΣ 1..1 code in-progress | completed | entered-in-error
Binding: ClinicalImpressionStatus (required): The workflow state of a clinical impression.
... code SΣ 0..1 CodeableConcept Kind of assessment performed
Binding Description: (example): Identifies categories of clinical impressions. This is a place-holder only. It may be removed.
... description SΣ 0..1 string Why/how the assessment was performed
... subject SΣ 1..1 Reference(CPG Patient) Patient or group assessed
... encounter SΣ 0..1 Reference(CPG Encounter) Encounter created as part of
... effective[x] SΣ 0..1 Time of assessment
.... effectiveDateTime dateTime
.... effectivePeriod Period
... date SΣ 0..1 dateTime When the assessment was documented
... assessor SΣ 0..1 Reference(CPG Practitioner | CPG Practitioner Role) The clinician performing the assessment
... protocol S 0..* uri Clinical Protocol followed

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
ClinicalImpression.status Base required Clinical Impression Status 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
ClinicalImpression.code Base example Not State Unknown

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error ClinicalImpression If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error ClinicalImpression 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 ClinicalImpression 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 ClinicalImpression If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice ClinicalImpression 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()

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. ClinicalImpression 0..* ClinicalImpression A clinical assessment performed when planning treatments and management strategies for a patient
... Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... extension:impressionFor S 0..1 base64Binary, boolean, canonical(), code, date, dateTime, decimal, id, instant, integer, markdown, oid, positiveInt, string, time, unsignedInt, uri, url, uuid, Address, Age, Annotation, Attachment, CodeableConcept, Coding, ContactPoint, Count, Distance, Duration, HumanName, Identifier, Money, Period, Quantity, Range, Ratio, Reference(), SampledData, Signature, Timing, ContactDetail, Contributor, DataRequirement, Expression, ParameterDefinition, RelatedArtifact, TriggerDefinition, UsageContext, Dosage, Meta CPG Impression For Extension
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/cpg/StructureDefinition/cpg-impressionFor
... identifier S 0..* Identifier Business identifier
... status S 1..1 code in-progress | completed | entered-in-error
... description S 0..1 string Why/how the assessment was performed
... subject S 1..1 Reference(CPG Patient) Patient or group assessed
... encounter S 0..1 Reference(CPG Encounter) Encounter created as part of
... effective[x] S 0..1 dateTime, Period Time of assessment
... date S 0..1 dateTime When the assessment was documented
... assessor S 0..1 Reference(CPG Practitioner | CPG Practitioner Role) The clinician performing the assessment
... protocol S 0..* uri Clinical Protocol followed

doco Documentation for this format
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. ClinicalImpression 0..* ClinicalImpression A clinical assessment performed when planning treatments and management strategies for a patient
... id Σ 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... meta Σ 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
... 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 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... extension:impressionFor S 0..1 base64Binary, boolean, canonical(), code, date, dateTime, decimal, id, instant, integer, markdown, oid, positiveInt, string, time, unsignedInt, uri, url, uuid, Address, Age, Annotation, Attachment, CodeableConcept, Coding, ContactPoint, Count, Distance, Duration, HumanName, Identifier, Money, Period, Quantity, Range, Ratio, Reference(), SampledData, Signature, Timing, ContactDetail, Contributor, DataRequirement, Expression, ParameterDefinition, RelatedArtifact, TriggerDefinition, UsageContext, Dosage, Meta CPG Impression For Extension
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/cpg/StructureDefinition/cpg-impressionFor
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier SΣ 0..* Identifier Business identifier
... status ?!SΣ 1..1 code in-progress | completed | entered-in-error
Binding: ClinicalImpressionStatus (required): The workflow state of a clinical impression.
... statusReason 0..1 CodeableConcept Reason for current status
Binding Description: (example): Codes identifying the reason for the current state of a clinical impression.
... code SΣ 0..1 CodeableConcept Kind of assessment performed
Binding Description: (example): Identifies categories of clinical impressions. This is a place-holder only. It may be removed.
... description SΣ 0..1 string Why/how the assessment was performed
... subject SΣ 1..1 Reference(CPG Patient) Patient or group assessed
... encounter SΣ 0..1 Reference(CPG Encounter) Encounter created as part of
... effective[x] SΣ 0..1 Time of assessment
.... effectiveDateTime dateTime
.... effectivePeriod Period
... date SΣ 0..1 dateTime When the assessment was documented
... assessor SΣ 0..1 Reference(CPG Practitioner | CPG Practitioner Role) The clinician performing the assessment
... previous 0..1 Reference(ClinicalImpression) Reference to last assessment
... problem Σ 0..* Reference(Condition | AllergyIntolerance) Relevant impressions of patient state
... investigation 0..* BackboneElement One or more sets of investigations (signs, symptoms, etc.)
.... 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 1..1 CodeableConcept A name/code for the set
Binding: InvestigationType (example): A name/code for a set of investigations.
.... item 0..* Reference(Observation | QuestionnaireResponse | FamilyMemberHistory | DiagnosticReport | RiskAssessment | ImagingStudy | Media) Record of a specific investigation
... protocol S 0..* uri Clinical Protocol followed
... summary 0..1 string Summary of the assessment
... finding 0..* BackboneElement Possible or likely findings and diagnoses
.... 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
.... itemCodeableConcept 0..1 CodeableConcept What was found
Binding: Condition/Problem/DiagnosisCodes (example): Identification of the Condition or diagnosis.
.... itemReference 0..1 Reference(Condition | Observation | Media) What was found
.... basis 0..1 string Which investigations support finding
... prognosisCodeableConcept 0..* CodeableConcept Estimate of likely outcome
Binding: ClinicalImpressionPrognosis (example): Prognosis or outlook findings.
... prognosisReference 0..* Reference(RiskAssessment) RiskAssessment expressing likely outcome
... supportingInfo 0..* Reference(Resource) Information supporting the clinical impression
... note 0..* Annotation Comments made about the ClinicalImpression

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
ClinicalImpression.language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
ClinicalImpression.status Base required Clinical Impression Status 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
ClinicalImpression.statusReason Base example Not State Unknown
ClinicalImpression.code Base example Not State Unknown
ClinicalImpression.investigation.​code Base example Investigation Type 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
ClinicalImpression.finding.​itemCodeableConcept Base example Condition/Problem/Diagnosis Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
ClinicalImpression.prognosisCodeableConcept Base example Clinical Impression Prognosis 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error ClinicalImpression If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error ClinicalImpression 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 ClinicalImpression 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 ClinicalImpression If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice ClinicalImpression 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()

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. ClinicalImpression 0..* ClinicalImpression A clinical assessment performed when planning treatments and management strategies for a patient
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... extension:impressionFor S 0..1 base64Binary, boolean, canonical(), code, date, dateTime, decimal, id, instant, integer, markdown, oid, positiveInt, string, time, unsignedInt, uri, url, uuid, Address, Age, Annotation, Attachment, CodeableConcept, Coding, ContactPoint, Count, Distance, Duration, HumanName, Identifier, Money, Period, Quantity, Range, Ratio, Reference(), SampledData, Signature, Timing, ContactDetail, Contributor, DataRequirement, Expression, ParameterDefinition, RelatedArtifact, TriggerDefinition, UsageContext, Dosage, Meta CPG Impression For Extension
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/cpg/StructureDefinition/cpg-impressionFor
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... status ?!SΣ 1..1 code in-progress | completed | entered-in-error
Binding: ClinicalImpressionStatus (required): The workflow state of a clinical impression.
... code SΣ 0..1 CodeableConcept Kind of assessment performed
Binding Description: (example): Identifies categories of clinical impressions. This is a place-holder only. It may be removed.
... description SΣ 0..1 string Why/how the assessment was performed
... subject SΣ 1..1 Reference(CPG Patient) Patient or group assessed
... encounter SΣ 0..1 Reference(CPG Encounter) Encounter created as part of
... effective[x] SΣ 0..1 Time of assessment
.... effectiveDateTime dateTime
.... effectivePeriod Period
... date SΣ 0..1 dateTime When the assessment was documented
... assessor SΣ 0..1 Reference(CPG Practitioner | CPG Practitioner Role) The clinician performing the assessment
... protocol S 0..* uri Clinical Protocol followed

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
ClinicalImpression.status Base required Clinical Impression Status 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
ClinicalImpression.code Base example Not State Unknown

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error ClinicalImpression If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error ClinicalImpression 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 ClinicalImpression 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 ClinicalImpression If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice ClinicalImpression 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()

Differential View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. ClinicalImpression 0..* ClinicalImpression A clinical assessment performed when planning treatments and management strategies for a patient
... Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... extension:impressionFor S 0..1 base64Binary, boolean, canonical(), code, date, dateTime, decimal, id, instant, integer, markdown, oid, positiveInt, string, time, unsignedInt, uri, url, uuid, Address, Age, Annotation, Attachment, CodeableConcept, Coding, ContactPoint, Count, Distance, Duration, HumanName, Identifier, Money, Period, Quantity, Range, Ratio, Reference(), SampledData, Signature, Timing, ContactDetail, Contributor, DataRequirement, Expression, ParameterDefinition, RelatedArtifact, TriggerDefinition, UsageContext, Dosage, Meta CPG Impression For Extension
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/cpg/StructureDefinition/cpg-impressionFor
... identifier S 0..* Identifier Business identifier
... status S 1..1 code in-progress | completed | entered-in-error
... description S 0..1 string Why/how the assessment was performed
... subject S 1..1 Reference(CPG Patient) Patient or group assessed
... encounter S 0..1 Reference(CPG Encounter) Encounter created as part of
... effective[x] S 0..1 dateTime, Period Time of assessment
... date S 0..1 dateTime When the assessment was documented
... assessor S 0..1 Reference(CPG Practitioner | CPG Practitioner Role) The clinician performing the assessment
... protocol S 0..* uri Clinical Protocol followed

doco Documentation for this format

Snapshot ViewView

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. ClinicalImpression 0..* ClinicalImpression A clinical assessment performed when planning treatments and management strategies for a patient
... id Σ 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... meta Σ 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
... 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 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... extension:impressionFor S 0..1 base64Binary, boolean, canonical(), code, date, dateTime, decimal, id, instant, integer, markdown, oid, positiveInt, string, time, unsignedInt, uri, url, uuid, Address, Age, Annotation, Attachment, CodeableConcept, Coding, ContactPoint, Count, Distance, Duration, HumanName, Identifier, Money, Period, Quantity, Range, Ratio, Reference(), SampledData, Signature, Timing, ContactDetail, Contributor, DataRequirement, Expression, ParameterDefinition, RelatedArtifact, TriggerDefinition, UsageContext, Dosage, Meta CPG Impression For Extension
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/cpg/StructureDefinition/cpg-impressionFor
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier SΣ 0..* Identifier Business identifier
... status ?!SΣ 1..1 code in-progress | completed | entered-in-error
Binding: ClinicalImpressionStatus (required): The workflow state of a clinical impression.
... statusReason 0..1 CodeableConcept Reason for current status
Binding Description: (example): Codes identifying the reason for the current state of a clinical impression.
... code SΣ 0..1 CodeableConcept Kind of assessment performed
Binding Description: (example): Identifies categories of clinical impressions. This is a place-holder only. It may be removed.
... description SΣ 0..1 string Why/how the assessment was performed
... subject SΣ 1..1 Reference(CPG Patient) Patient or group assessed
... encounter SΣ 0..1 Reference(CPG Encounter) Encounter created as part of
... effective[x] SΣ 0..1 Time of assessment
.... effectiveDateTime dateTime
.... effectivePeriod Period
... date SΣ 0..1 dateTime When the assessment was documented
... assessor SΣ 0..1 Reference(CPG Practitioner | CPG Practitioner Role) The clinician performing the assessment
... previous 0..1 Reference(ClinicalImpression) Reference to last assessment
... problem Σ 0..* Reference(Condition | AllergyIntolerance) Relevant impressions of patient state
... investigation 0..* BackboneElement One or more sets of investigations (signs, symptoms, etc.)
.... 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 1..1 CodeableConcept A name/code for the set
Binding: InvestigationType (example): A name/code for a set of investigations.
.... item 0..* Reference(Observation | QuestionnaireResponse | FamilyMemberHistory | DiagnosticReport | RiskAssessment | ImagingStudy | Media) Record of a specific investigation
... protocol S 0..* uri Clinical Protocol followed
... summary 0..1 string Summary of the assessment
... finding 0..* BackboneElement Possible or likely findings and diagnoses
.... 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
.... itemCodeableConcept 0..1 CodeableConcept What was found
Binding: Condition/Problem/DiagnosisCodes (example): Identification of the Condition or diagnosis.
.... itemReference 0..1 Reference(Condition | Observation | Media) What was found
.... basis 0..1 string Which investigations support finding
... prognosisCodeableConcept 0..* CodeableConcept Estimate of likely outcome
Binding: ClinicalImpressionPrognosis (example): Prognosis or outlook findings.
... prognosisReference 0..* Reference(RiskAssessment) RiskAssessment expressing likely outcome
... supportingInfo 0..* Reference(Resource) Information supporting the clinical impression
... note 0..* Annotation Comments made about the ClinicalImpression

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
ClinicalImpression.language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
ClinicalImpression.status Base required Clinical Impression Status 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
ClinicalImpression.statusReason Base example Not State Unknown
ClinicalImpression.code Base example Not State Unknown
ClinicalImpression.investigation.​code Base example Investigation Type 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
ClinicalImpression.finding.​itemCodeableConcept Base example Condition/Problem/Diagnosis Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
ClinicalImpression.prognosisCodeableConcept Base example Clinical Impression Prognosis 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error ClinicalImpression If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error ClinicalImpression 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 ClinicalImpression 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 ClinicalImpression If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice ClinicalImpression 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()

 

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