Imaging Diagnostic Report, published by IHE Radiology Technical Committee. This guide is not an authorized publication; it is the continuous build for version 0.0.1-current built by the FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) CI Build. This version is based on the current content of https://github.com/IHE/RAD.IDR/ and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions

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Resource Profile: IDR Single Value Observation: Experimental

An observation that captures a single value

Usages:

• This Profile is not used by any profiles in this Implementation Guide

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This structure is derived from IDRObservation

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
Observation		0..*	IDRObservation	Measurements and simple assertions
value[x]	S	1..1	Quantity, CodeableConcept, string, boolean, integer, Range, Ratio, SampledData, time, dateTime, Period, Attachment, Reference(MolecularSequence)	Actual result
component		0..0
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Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
Observation	C	0..*	IDRObservation	Measurements and simple assertions Constraints: obs-6, obs-7, obs-8, obs-10, obs-11
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
text	S	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
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
Slices for basedOn	SΣ	1..*	Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest)	Fulfills plan, proposal or order Slice: Unordered, Open by type:resolve()
basedOn:serviceRequest	Σ	1..*	Reference(IDR Imaging ServiceRequest)	Fulfills plan, proposal or order
partOf	SΣ	0..*	Reference(IDR ImagingStudy)	Part of referenced event
status	?!SΣ	1..1	code	registered | specimen-in-process | preliminary | final | amended | corrected | appended | cancelled | entered-in-error | unknown | cannot-be-obtained Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation. Required Pattern: final
Slices for category		1..*	CodeableConcept	Classification of type of observation Slice: Unordered, Open by value:$this Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
category:imaging	S	1..1	CodeableConcept	Classification of type of observation Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (Complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: imaging
display		0..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected		0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text		0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
code	ΣC	1..1	CodeableConcept	Type of observation (code / type) Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
subject	Σ	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	0..1	Reference(Encounter)	Healthcare event during which this observation is made
value[x]	SΣC	1..1		Actual result
valueQuantity			Quantity
valueCodeableConcept			CodeableConcept
valueString			string
valueBoolean			boolean
valueInteger			integer
valueRange			Range
valueRatio			Ratio
valueSampledData			SampledData
valueTime			time
valueDateTime			dateTime
valuePeriod			Period
valueAttachment			Attachment
valueReference			Reference(MolecularSequence)
dataAbsentReason	C	0..1	CodeableConcept	Why the result value is missing Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
Slices for derivedFrom	SΣ	0..*	Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | ImagingSelection | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence | GenomicStudy)	Related resource from which the observation is made Slice: Unordered, Open by type:resolve()
derivedFrom:imagingSelection	Σ	0..*	Reference(IDR ImagingSelection)	Related resource from which the observation is made
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Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet / Code	URI
Observation.status	required	Pattern Value: final http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-status|6.0.0-ballot3 From the FHIR Standard
Observation.category	preferred	ObservationCategoryCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category|6.0.0-ballot3 From the FHIR Standard
Observation.category:imaging	preferred	Pattern Value: imaging http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category|6.0.0-ballot3 From the FHIR Standard
Observation.code	example	LOINCCodes(a valid code from LOINC) http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes|6.0.0-ballot3 From the FHIR Standard
Observation.dataAbsentReason	extensible	DataAbsentReason http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason|6.0.0-ballot3 From the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.code	example	LOINCCodes(a valid code from LOINC) http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes|6.0.0-ballot3 From the FHIR Standard

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Details	Requirements
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.trace('id') in %resource.descendants().select(reference | as(uri))) or descendants().where(reference='#' | as(uri)='#').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())
obs-6	error	Observation	Observation.dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present : dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7	error	Observation	If Observation.component.code is the same as Observation.code, then Observation.value SHALL NOT be present (the Observation.component.value[x] holds the value). : value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()
obs-8	error	Observation	bodyStructure SHALL only be present if Observation.bodySite is not present : bodySite.exists() implies bodyStructure.empty()
obs-10	error	Observation	Observation.component.dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.component.value[x] is not present : component.empty() or component.where(dataAbsentReason.exists()).all(value.empty())
obs-11	error	Observation	if organizer exists and organizer = true, then value[x], dataAbsentReason and component SHALL NOT be present : (organizer.exists() and organizer.allTrue()) implies (value.empty() and dataAbsentReason.empty() and component.empty())

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
Observation	C	0..*	IDRObservation	Measurements and simple assertions Constraints: obs-6, obs-7, obs-8, obs-10, obs-11
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: AllLanguages (required): IETF language tag for a human language Additional Bindings Purpose CommonLanguages Starter
text	S	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
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier	Σ	0..*	Identifier	Business Identifier for observation
instantiates[x]	Σ	0..1	canonical(ObservationDefinition), Reference(ObservationDefinition)	Instantiates FHIR ObservationDefinition
Slices for basedOn	SΣ	1..*	Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest)	Fulfills plan, proposal or order Slice: Unordered, Open by type:resolve()
basedOn:serviceRequest	Σ	1..*	Reference(IDR Imaging ServiceRequest)	Fulfills plan, proposal or order
triggeredBy		0..*	BackboneElement	Triggering observation(s)
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
observation	Σ	1..1	Reference(Observation)	Triggering observation
type	Σ	1..1	code	reflex | repeat | re-run Binding: TriggeredBytype (required): The type of TriggeredBy Observation.
reason		0..1	string	Reason that the observation was triggered
partOf	SΣ	0..*	Reference(IDR ImagingStudy)	Part of referenced event
status	?!SΣ	1..1	code	registered | specimen-in-process | preliminary | final | amended | corrected | appended | cancelled | entered-in-error | unknown | cannot-be-obtained Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation. Required Pattern: final
Slices for category		1..*	CodeableConcept	Classification of type of observation Slice: Unordered, Open by value:$this Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
category:imaging	S	1..1	CodeableConcept	Classification of type of observation Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (Complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: imaging
display		0..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected		0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text		0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
code	ΣC	1..1	CodeableConcept	Type of observation (code / type) Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
subject	Σ	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
organizer	ΣC	0..1	boolean	This observation organizes/groups a set of sub-observations
encounter	SΣ	0..1	Reference(Encounter)	Healthcare event during which this observation is made
effective[x]	Σ	0..1		Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
effectiveDateTime			dateTime
effectivePeriod			Period
effectiveTiming			Timing
effectiveInstant			instant
issued	Σ	0..1	instant	Date/Time this version was made available
performer	Σ	0..*	Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization)	Who is responsible for the observation
value[x]	SΣC	1..1		Actual result
valueQuantity			Quantity
valueCodeableConcept			CodeableConcept
valueString			string
valueBoolean			boolean
valueInteger			integer
valueRange			Range
valueRatio			Ratio
valueSampledData			SampledData
valueTime			time
valueDateTime			dateTime
valuePeriod			Period
valueAttachment			Attachment
valueReference			Reference(MolecularSequence)
dataAbsentReason	C	0..1	CodeableConcept	Why the result value 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		0..*	Annotation	Comments about the observation
bodySite	C	0..1	CodeableConcept	Observed body part Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): SNOMED CT Body site concepts
bodyStructure	C	0..1	Reference(BodyStructure)	Observed body structure
method		0..1	CodeableConcept	How it was done Binding: ObservationMethods (example): Methods for simple observations.
specimen	C	0..1	Reference(Specimen | Group)	Specimen used for this observation Constraints: obs-9
device		0..1	Reference(Device | DeviceMetric)	A reference to the device that generates the measurements or the device settings for the 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(6.0.0-ballot3)	Low Range, if relevant
high	C	0..1	SimpleQuantity(6.0.0-ballot3)	High Range, if relevant
normalValue		0..1	CodeableConcept	Normal value, if relevant Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeNormalValueCodes (extensible): Codes identifying the normal value of the observation.
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	C	0..1	markdown	Text based reference range in an observation
hasMember	Σ	0..*	Reference(Observation | QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence)	Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
Slices for derivedFrom	SΣ	0..*	Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | ImagingSelection | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence | GenomicStudy)	Related resource from which the observation is made Slice: Unordered, Open by type:resolve()
derivedFrom:imagingSelection	Σ	0..*	Reference(IDR ImagingSelection)	Related resource from which the observation is made
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Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet / Code	URI
Observation.language	required	AllLanguages http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/all-languages|6.0.0-ballot3 From the FHIR Standard
Observation.triggeredBy.type	required	TriggeredBytype http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-triggeredbytype|6.0.0-ballot3 From the FHIR Standard
Observation.status	required	Pattern Value: final http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-status|6.0.0-ballot3 From the FHIR Standard
Observation.category	preferred	ObservationCategoryCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category|6.0.0-ballot3 From the FHIR Standard
Observation.category:imaging	preferred	Pattern Value: imaging http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category|6.0.0-ballot3 From the FHIR Standard
Observation.code	example	LOINCCodes(a valid code from LOINC) http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes|6.0.0-ballot3 From the FHIR Standard
Observation.dataAbsentReason	extensible	DataAbsentReason http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason|6.0.0-ballot3 From the FHIR Standard
Observation.interpretation	extensible	ObservationInterpretationCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation|6.0.0-ballot3 From the FHIR Standard
Observation.bodySite	example	SNOMEDCTBodyStructures http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/body-site|6.0.0-ballot3 From the FHIR Standard
Observation.method	example	ObservationMethods http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-methods|6.0.0-ballot3 From the FHIR Standard
Observation.referenceRange.normalValue	extensible	ObservationReferenceRangeNormalValueCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-referencerange-normalvalue|6.0.0-ballot3 From the FHIR Standard
Observation.referenceRange.type	preferred	ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-meaning|6.0.0-ballot3 From the FHIR Standard
Observation.referenceRange.appliesTo	example	ObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-appliesto|6.0.0-ballot3 From the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.code	example	LOINCCodes(a valid code from LOINC) http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes|6.0.0-ballot3 From the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.dataAbsentReason	extensible	DataAbsentReason http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason|6.0.0-ballot3 From the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.interpretation	extensible	ObservationInterpretationCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation|6.0.0-ballot3 From the FHIR Standard

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Details	Requirements
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.trace('id') in %resource.descendants().select(reference | as(uri))) or descendants().where(reference='#' | as(uri)='#').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())
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	Observation.dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present : dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7	error	Observation	If Observation.component.code is the same as Observation.code, then Observation.value SHALL NOT be present (the Observation.component.value[x] holds the value). : value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()
obs-8	error	Observation	bodyStructure SHALL only be present if Observation.bodySite is not present : bodySite.exists() implies bodyStructure.empty()
obs-9	error	Observation.specimen	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)
obs-10	error	Observation	Observation.component.dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.component.value[x] is not present : component.empty() or component.where(dataAbsentReason.exists()).all(value.empty())
obs-11	error	Observation	if organizer exists and organizer = true, then value[x], dataAbsentReason and component SHALL NOT be present : (organizer.exists() and organizer.allTrue()) implies (value.empty() and dataAbsentReason.empty() and component.empty())

This structure is derived from IDRObservation

Summary

Mandatory: 1 element
Must-Support: 1 element
Prohibited: 1 element

Differential View

This structure is derived from IDRObservation

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
Observation		0..*	IDRObservation	Measurements and simple assertions
value[x]	S	1..1	Quantity, CodeableConcept, string, boolean, integer, Range, Ratio, SampledData, time, dateTime, Period, Attachment, Reference(MolecularSequence)	Actual result
component		0..0
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Key Elements View

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
Observation	C	0..*	IDRObservation	Measurements and simple assertions Constraints: obs-6, obs-7, obs-8, obs-10, obs-11
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
text	S	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
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
Slices for basedOn	SΣ	1..*	Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest)	Fulfills plan, proposal or order Slice: Unordered, Open by type:resolve()
basedOn:serviceRequest	Σ	1..*	Reference(IDR Imaging ServiceRequest)	Fulfills plan, proposal or order
partOf	SΣ	0..*	Reference(IDR ImagingStudy)	Part of referenced event
status	?!SΣ	1..1	code	registered | specimen-in-process | preliminary | final | amended | corrected | appended | cancelled | entered-in-error | unknown | cannot-be-obtained Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation. Required Pattern: final
Slices for category		1..*	CodeableConcept	Classification of type of observation Slice: Unordered, Open by value:$this Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
category:imaging	S	1..1	CodeableConcept	Classification of type of observation Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (Complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: imaging
display		0..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected		0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text		0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
code	ΣC	1..1	CodeableConcept	Type of observation (code / type) Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
subject	Σ	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	0..1	Reference(Encounter)	Healthcare event during which this observation is made
value[x]	SΣC	1..1		Actual result
valueQuantity			Quantity
valueCodeableConcept			CodeableConcept
valueString			string
valueBoolean			boolean
valueInteger			integer
valueRange			Range
valueRatio			Ratio
valueSampledData			SampledData
valueTime			time
valueDateTime			dateTime
valuePeriod			Period
valueAttachment			Attachment
valueReference			Reference(MolecularSequence)
dataAbsentReason	C	0..1	CodeableConcept	Why the result value is missing Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
Slices for derivedFrom	SΣ	0..*	Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | ImagingSelection | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence | GenomicStudy)	Related resource from which the observation is made Slice: Unordered, Open by type:resolve()
derivedFrom:imagingSelection	Σ	0..*	Reference(IDR ImagingSelection)	Related resource from which the observation is made
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Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet / Code	URI
Observation.status	required	Pattern Value: final http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-status|6.0.0-ballot3 From the FHIR Standard
Observation.category	preferred	ObservationCategoryCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category|6.0.0-ballot3 From the FHIR Standard
Observation.category:imaging	preferred	Pattern Value: imaging http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category|6.0.0-ballot3 From the FHIR Standard
Observation.code	example	LOINCCodes(a valid code from LOINC) http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes|6.0.0-ballot3 From the FHIR Standard
Observation.dataAbsentReason	extensible	DataAbsentReason http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason|6.0.0-ballot3 From the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.code	example	LOINCCodes(a valid code from LOINC) http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes|6.0.0-ballot3 From the FHIR Standard

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Details	Requirements
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.trace('id') in %resource.descendants().select(reference | as(uri))) or descendants().where(reference='#' | as(uri)='#').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())
obs-6	error	Observation	Observation.dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present : dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7	error	Observation	If Observation.component.code is the same as Observation.code, then Observation.value SHALL NOT be present (the Observation.component.value[x] holds the value). : value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()
obs-8	error	Observation	bodyStructure SHALL only be present if Observation.bodySite is not present : bodySite.exists() implies bodyStructure.empty()
obs-10	error	Observation	Observation.component.dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.component.value[x] is not present : component.empty() or component.where(dataAbsentReason.exists()).all(value.empty())
obs-11	error	Observation	if organizer exists and organizer = true, then value[x], dataAbsentReason and component SHALL NOT be present : (organizer.exists() and organizer.allTrue()) implies (value.empty() and dataAbsentReason.empty() and component.empty())

Snapshot View

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints    Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
Observation	C	0..*	IDRObservation	Measurements and simple assertions Constraints: obs-6, obs-7, obs-8, obs-10, obs-11
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: AllLanguages (required): IETF language tag for a human language Additional Bindings Purpose CommonLanguages Starter
text	S	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
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier	Σ	0..*	Identifier	Business Identifier for observation
instantiates[x]	Σ	0..1	canonical(ObservationDefinition), Reference(ObservationDefinition)	Instantiates FHIR ObservationDefinition
Slices for basedOn	SΣ	1..*	Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest)	Fulfills plan, proposal or order Slice: Unordered, Open by type:resolve()
basedOn:serviceRequest	Σ	1..*	Reference(IDR Imaging ServiceRequest)	Fulfills plan, proposal or order
triggeredBy		0..*	BackboneElement	Triggering observation(s)
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
observation	Σ	1..1	Reference(Observation)	Triggering observation
type	Σ	1..1	code	reflex | repeat | re-run Binding: TriggeredBytype (required): The type of TriggeredBy Observation.
reason		0..1	string	Reason that the observation was triggered
partOf	SΣ	0..*	Reference(IDR ImagingStudy)	Part of referenced event
status	?!SΣ	1..1	code	registered | specimen-in-process | preliminary | final | amended | corrected | appended | cancelled | entered-in-error | unknown | cannot-be-obtained Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation. Required Pattern: final
Slices for category		1..*	CodeableConcept	Classification of type of observation Slice: Unordered, Open by value:$this Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
category:imaging	S	1..1	CodeableConcept	Classification of type of observation Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (Complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: imaging
display		0..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected		0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text		0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
code	ΣC	1..1	CodeableConcept	Type of observation (code / type) Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
subject	Σ	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
organizer	ΣC	0..1	boolean	This observation organizes/groups a set of sub-observations
encounter	SΣ	0..1	Reference(Encounter)	Healthcare event during which this observation is made
effective[x]	Σ	0..1		Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
effectiveDateTime			dateTime
effectivePeriod			Period
effectiveTiming			Timing
effectiveInstant			instant
issued	Σ	0..1	instant	Date/Time this version was made available
performer	Σ	0..*	Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization)	Who is responsible for the observation
value[x]	SΣC	1..1		Actual result
valueQuantity			Quantity
valueCodeableConcept			CodeableConcept
valueString			string
valueBoolean			boolean
valueInteger			integer
valueRange			Range
valueRatio			Ratio
valueSampledData			SampledData
valueTime			time
valueDateTime			dateTime
valuePeriod			Period
valueAttachment			Attachment
valueReference			Reference(MolecularSequence)
dataAbsentReason	C	0..1	CodeableConcept	Why the result value 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		0..*	Annotation	Comments about the observation
bodySite	C	0..1	CodeableConcept	Observed body part Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): SNOMED CT Body site concepts
bodyStructure	C	0..1	Reference(BodyStructure)	Observed body structure
method		0..1	CodeableConcept	How it was done Binding: ObservationMethods (example): Methods for simple observations.
specimen	C	0..1	Reference(Specimen | Group)	Specimen used for this observation Constraints: obs-9
device		0..1	Reference(Device | DeviceMetric)	A reference to the device that generates the measurements or the device settings for the 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(6.0.0-ballot3)	Low Range, if relevant
high	C	0..1	SimpleQuantity(6.0.0-ballot3)	High Range, if relevant
normalValue		0..1	CodeableConcept	Normal value, if relevant Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeNormalValueCodes (extensible): Codes identifying the normal value of the observation.
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	C	0..1	markdown	Text based reference range in an observation
hasMember	Σ	0..*	Reference(Observation | QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence)	Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
Slices for derivedFrom	SΣ	0..*	Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | ImagingSelection | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence | GenomicStudy)	Related resource from which the observation is made Slice: Unordered, Open by type:resolve()
derivedFrom:imagingSelection	Σ	0..*	Reference(IDR ImagingSelection)	Related resource from which the observation is made
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet / Code	URI
Observation.language	required	AllLanguages http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/all-languages|6.0.0-ballot3 From the FHIR Standard
Observation.triggeredBy.type	required	TriggeredBytype http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-triggeredbytype|6.0.0-ballot3 From the FHIR Standard
Observation.status	required	Pattern Value: final http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-status|6.0.0-ballot3 From the FHIR Standard
Observation.category	preferred	ObservationCategoryCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category|6.0.0-ballot3 From the FHIR Standard
Observation.category:imaging	preferred	Pattern Value: imaging http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category|6.0.0-ballot3 From the FHIR Standard
Observation.code	example	LOINCCodes(a valid code from LOINC) http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes|6.0.0-ballot3 From the FHIR Standard
Observation.dataAbsentReason	extensible	DataAbsentReason http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason|6.0.0-ballot3 From the FHIR Standard
Observation.interpretation	extensible	ObservationInterpretationCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation|6.0.0-ballot3 From the FHIR Standard
Observation.bodySite	example	SNOMEDCTBodyStructures http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/body-site|6.0.0-ballot3 From the FHIR Standard
Observation.method	example	ObservationMethods http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-methods|6.0.0-ballot3 From the FHIR Standard
Observation.referenceRange.normalValue	extensible	ObservationReferenceRangeNormalValueCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-referencerange-normalvalue|6.0.0-ballot3 From the FHIR Standard
Observation.referenceRange.type	preferred	ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-meaning|6.0.0-ballot3 From the FHIR Standard
Observation.referenceRange.appliesTo	example	ObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-appliesto|6.0.0-ballot3 From the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.code	example	LOINCCodes(a valid code from LOINC) http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes|6.0.0-ballot3 From the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.dataAbsentReason	extensible	DataAbsentReason http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason|6.0.0-ballot3 From the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.interpretation	extensible	ObservationInterpretationCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation|6.0.0-ballot3 From the FHIR Standard

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Details	Requirements
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.trace('id') in %resource.descendants().select(reference | as(uri))) or descendants().where(reference='#' | as(uri)='#').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())
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	Observation.dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present : dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7	error	Observation	If Observation.component.code is the same as Observation.code, then Observation.value SHALL NOT be present (the Observation.component.value[x] holds the value). : value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()
obs-8	error	Observation	bodyStructure SHALL only be present if Observation.bodySite is not present : bodySite.exists() implies bodyStructure.empty()
obs-9	error	Observation.specimen	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)
obs-10	error	Observation	Observation.component.dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.component.value[x] is not present : component.empty() or component.where(dataAbsentReason.exists()).all(value.empty())
obs-11	error	Observation	if organizer exists and organizer = true, then value[x], dataAbsentReason and component SHALL NOT be present : (organizer.exists() and organizer.allTrue()) implies (value.empty() and dataAbsentReason.empty() and component.empty())

This structure is derived from IDRObservation

Summary

Mandatory: 1 element
Must-Support: 1 element
Prohibited: 1 element

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