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Resource Profile: SMART Guidelines Communication Request

Official URL: http://smart.who.int/base/StructureDefinition/SGCommunicationRequest Version: 0.3.0
Draft as of 2026-10-20 Computable Name: SGCommunicationRequest

Provide communication

Usages:

  • This Profile is not used by any profiles in this Specification

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Description of Profiles, Differentials, Snapshots and how the different presentations work.

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
CommunicationRequest 0..* CPGCommunicationRequest A request for information to be sent to a receiver
CommunicationRequest.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
CommunicationRequest.Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
CommunicationRequest.Slices for extension.extension:instantiatesCanonical This element must be supported. 0..1 canonical(ActivityDefinition | Measure | OperationDefinition | PlanDefinition | Questionnaire) Source
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/workflow-instantiatesCanonical
CommunicationRequest.Slices for extension.extension:rationale This element must be supported. 0..1 markdown CPG Rationale Extension
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/cpg/StructureDefinition/cpg-rationale
CommunicationRequest.Slices for extension.extension:rating This element must be supported. 0..1 Quantity, Range, Ratio CPG Rating Extension
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/cpg/StructureDefinition/cpg-rating
CommunicationRequest.Slices for modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
CommunicationRequest.Slices for modifierExtension.modifierExtension:intent This element is a modifier element. This element must be supported. 0..1 code Extension
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-CommunicationRequest.intent
Binding: RequestIntent (required): Codes indicating the degree of authority/intentionality associated with a request.
CommunicationRequest.identifier This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Identifier Unique identifier
CommunicationRequest.status This element is a modifier element. This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code draft | active | on-hold | revoked | completed | entered-in-error | unknown
Binding: RequestStatus (required): The status of the communication request.
Required Pattern: active (extensions allowed)
CommunicationRequest.statusReason This element must be supported. 0..1 CodeableConcept Reason for current status
Binding Description: (example): Codes identifying the reason for the current state of a request.
CommunicationRequest.category This element must be supported. 0..* CodeableConcept Message category
Binding: CommunicationCategory (example): Codes for general categories of communications such as alerts, instruction, etc.
CommunicationRequest.priority This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code routine | urgent | asap | stat
Binding: RequestPriority (required): Codes indicating the relative importance of a communication request.
CommunicationRequest.doNotPerform This element is a modifier element. This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 boolean True if request is prohibiting action
Required Pattern: false (extensions allowed)
CommunicationRequest.subject This element must be supported. 0..1 Reference(Patient | Group) Focus of message
CommunicationRequest.about This element must be supported. 0..* Reference(Resource) Pertinent information
CommunicationRequest.encounter This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Encounter) Encounter created as part of
CommunicationRequest.requester This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | Patient | RelatedPerson | Device) Who/what is requesting service
CommunicationRequest.recipient This element must be supported. 0..* Reference(Device | Organization | Patient | Practitioner | PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson | Group | CareTeam | HealthcareService) Message recipient
CommunicationRequest.sender This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Device | Organization | Patient | Practitioner | PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson | HealthcareService) Message sender

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Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
CommunicationRequest.​status Base required RequestStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
CommunicationRequest.​statusReason Base example Not State Unknown
CommunicationRequest.​category Base example CommunicationCategory 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
CommunicationRequest.​priority Base required Request priority 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

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

This structure is derived from CPGCommunicationRequest

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
CommunicationRequest 0..* CPGCommunicationRequest A request for information to be sent to a receiver
CommunicationRequest.status 1..1 code draft | active | on-hold | revoked | completed | entered-in-error | unknown
Required Pattern: active (extensions allowed)
CommunicationRequest.doNotPerform 0..1 boolean True if request is prohibiting action
Required Pattern: false (extensions allowed)

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NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
CommunicationRequest 0..* CPGCommunicationRequest A request for information to be sent to a receiver
CommunicationRequest.id This element is included in summaries. 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
CommunicationRequest.meta This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
CommunicationRequest.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
CommunicationRequest.language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
CommunicationRequest.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
CommunicationRequest.contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
CommunicationRequest.Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
CommunicationRequest.Slices for extension.extension:instantiatesCanonical This element must be supported. 0..1 canonical(ActivityDefinition | Measure | OperationDefinition | PlanDefinition | Questionnaire) Source
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/workflow-instantiatesCanonical
CommunicationRequest.Slices for extension.extension:rationale This element must be supported. 0..1 markdown CPG Rationale Extension
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/cpg/StructureDefinition/cpg-rationale
CommunicationRequest.Slices for extension.extension:rating This element must be supported. 0..1 Quantity, Range, Ratio CPG Rating Extension
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/cpg/StructureDefinition/cpg-rating
CommunicationRequest.Slices for modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
CommunicationRequest.Slices for modifierExtension.modifierExtension:intent This element is a modifier element. This element must be supported. 0..1 code Extension
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-CommunicationRequest.intent
Binding: RequestIntent (required): Codes indicating the degree of authority/intentionality associated with a request.
CommunicationRequest.identifier This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Identifier Unique identifier
CommunicationRequest.basedOn This element is included in summaries. 0..* Reference(Resource) Fulfills plan or proposal
CommunicationRequest.replaces This element is included in summaries. 0..* Reference(CommunicationRequest) Request(s) replaced by this request
CommunicationRequest.groupIdentifier This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Identifier Composite request this is part of
CommunicationRequest.status This element is a modifier element. This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code draft | active | on-hold | revoked | completed | entered-in-error | unknown
Binding: RequestStatus (required): The status of the communication request.
Required Pattern: active (extensions allowed)
CommunicationRequest.statusReason This element must be supported. 0..1 CodeableConcept Reason for current status
Binding Description: (example): Codes identifying the reason for the current state of a request.
CommunicationRequest.category This element must be supported. 0..* CodeableConcept Message category
Binding: CommunicationCategory (example): Codes for general categories of communications such as alerts, instruction, etc.
CommunicationRequest.priority This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code routine | urgent | asap | stat
Binding: RequestPriority (required): Codes indicating the relative importance of a communication request.
CommunicationRequest.doNotPerform This element is a modifier element. This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 boolean True if request is prohibiting action
Required Pattern: false (extensions allowed)
CommunicationRequest.medium 0..* CodeableConcept A channel of communication
Binding: ParticipationMode (example): Codes for communication mediums such as phone, fax, email, in person, etc.
CommunicationRequest.subject This element must be supported. 0..1 Reference(Patient | Group) Focus of message
CommunicationRequest.about This element must be supported. 0..* Reference(Resource) Pertinent information
CommunicationRequest.encounter This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Encounter) Encounter created as part of
CommunicationRequest.payload 0..* BackboneElement Message payload
CommunicationRequest.payload.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
CommunicationRequest.payload.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
CommunicationRequest.payload.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
CommunicationRequest.payload.content[x] 1..1 Message part content
CommunicationRequest.payload.content[x].contentString string
CommunicationRequest.payload.content[x].contentAttachment Attachment
CommunicationRequest.payload.content[x].contentReference Reference(Resource)
CommunicationRequest.occurrence[x] This element is included in summaries. 0..1 When scheduled
CommunicationRequest.occurrence[x].occurrenceDateTime dateTime
CommunicationRequest.occurrence[x].occurrencePeriod Period
CommunicationRequest.authoredOn This element is included in summaries. 0..1 dateTime When request transitioned to being actionable
CommunicationRequest.requester This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | Patient | RelatedPerson | Device) Who/what is requesting service
CommunicationRequest.recipient This element must be supported. 0..* Reference(Device | Organization | Patient | Practitioner | PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson | Group | CareTeam | HealthcareService) Message recipient
CommunicationRequest.sender This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Device | Organization | Patient | Practitioner | PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson | HealthcareService) Message sender
CommunicationRequest.reasonCode This element is included in summaries. 0..* CodeableConcept Why is communication needed?
Binding: v3 Code System ActReason (example): Codes for describing reasons for the occurrence of a communication.
CommunicationRequest.reasonReference This element is included in summaries. 0..* Reference(Condition | Observation | DiagnosticReport | DocumentReference) Why is communication needed?
CommunicationRequest.note 0..* Annotation Comments made about communication request

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Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
CommunicationRequest.​language Base preferred Common Languages 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
CommunicationRequest.​status Base required RequestStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
CommunicationRequest.​statusReason Base example Not State Unknown
CommunicationRequest.​category Base example CommunicationCategory 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
CommunicationRequest.​priority Base required Request priority 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
CommunicationRequest.​medium Base example ParticipationMode 📦3.0.0 THO v7.3
CommunicationRequest.​reasonCode Base example v3 Code System ActReason 📦3.0.0 THO v7.3

Constraints

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

This structure is derived from CPGCommunicationRequest

Summary

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
CommunicationRequest 0..* CPGCommunicationRequest A request for information to be sent to a receiver
CommunicationRequest.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
CommunicationRequest.Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
CommunicationRequest.Slices for extension.extension:instantiatesCanonical This element must be supported. 0..1 canonical(ActivityDefinition | Measure | OperationDefinition | PlanDefinition | Questionnaire) Source
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/workflow-instantiatesCanonical
CommunicationRequest.Slices for extension.extension:rationale This element must be supported. 0..1 markdown CPG Rationale Extension
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/cpg/StructureDefinition/cpg-rationale
CommunicationRequest.Slices for extension.extension:rating This element must be supported. 0..1 Quantity, Range, Ratio CPG Rating Extension
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/cpg/StructureDefinition/cpg-rating
CommunicationRequest.Slices for modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
CommunicationRequest.Slices for modifierExtension.modifierExtension:intent This element is a modifier element. This element must be supported. 0..1 code Extension
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-CommunicationRequest.intent
Binding: RequestIntent (required): Codes indicating the degree of authority/intentionality associated with a request.
CommunicationRequest.identifier This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Identifier Unique identifier
CommunicationRequest.status This element is a modifier element. This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code draft | active | on-hold | revoked | completed | entered-in-error | unknown
Binding: RequestStatus (required): The status of the communication request.
Required Pattern: active (extensions allowed)
CommunicationRequest.statusReason This element must be supported. 0..1 CodeableConcept Reason for current status
Binding Description: (example): Codes identifying the reason for the current state of a request.
CommunicationRequest.category This element must be supported. 0..* CodeableConcept Message category
Binding: CommunicationCategory (example): Codes for general categories of communications such as alerts, instruction, etc.
CommunicationRequest.priority This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code routine | urgent | asap | stat
Binding: RequestPriority (required): Codes indicating the relative importance of a communication request.
CommunicationRequest.doNotPerform This element is a modifier element. This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 boolean True if request is prohibiting action
Required Pattern: false (extensions allowed)
CommunicationRequest.subject This element must be supported. 0..1 Reference(Patient | Group) Focus of message
CommunicationRequest.about This element must be supported. 0..* Reference(Resource) Pertinent information
CommunicationRequest.encounter This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Encounter) Encounter created as part of
CommunicationRequest.requester This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | Patient | RelatedPerson | Device) Who/what is requesting service
CommunicationRequest.recipient This element must be supported. 0..* Reference(Device | Organization | Patient | Practitioner | PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson | Group | CareTeam | HealthcareService) Message recipient
CommunicationRequest.sender This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Device | Organization | Patient | Practitioner | PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson | HealthcareService) Message sender

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Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
CommunicationRequest.​status Base required RequestStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
CommunicationRequest.​statusReason Base example Not State Unknown
CommunicationRequest.​category Base example CommunicationCategory 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
CommunicationRequest.​priority Base required Request priority 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

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

This structure is derived from CPGCommunicationRequest

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
CommunicationRequest 0..* CPGCommunicationRequest A request for information to be sent to a receiver
CommunicationRequest.status 1..1 code draft | active | on-hold | revoked | completed | entered-in-error | unknown
Required Pattern: active (extensions allowed)
CommunicationRequest.doNotPerform 0..1 boolean True if request is prohibiting action
Required Pattern: false (extensions allowed)

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Snapshot View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
CommunicationRequest 0..* CPGCommunicationRequest A request for information to be sent to a receiver
CommunicationRequest.id This element is included in summaries. 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
CommunicationRequest.meta This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
CommunicationRequest.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
CommunicationRequest.language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
CommunicationRequest.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
CommunicationRequest.contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
CommunicationRequest.Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
CommunicationRequest.Slices for extension.extension:instantiatesCanonical This element must be supported. 0..1 canonical(ActivityDefinition | Measure | OperationDefinition | PlanDefinition | Questionnaire) Source
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/workflow-instantiatesCanonical
CommunicationRequest.Slices for extension.extension:rationale This element must be supported. 0..1 markdown CPG Rationale Extension
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/cpg/StructureDefinition/cpg-rationale
CommunicationRequest.Slices for extension.extension:rating This element must be supported. 0..1 Quantity, Range, Ratio CPG Rating Extension
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/cpg/StructureDefinition/cpg-rating
CommunicationRequest.Slices for modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
CommunicationRequest.Slices for modifierExtension.modifierExtension:intent This element is a modifier element. This element must be supported. 0..1 code Extension
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-CommunicationRequest.intent
Binding: RequestIntent (required): Codes indicating the degree of authority/intentionality associated with a request.
CommunicationRequest.identifier This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Identifier Unique identifier
CommunicationRequest.basedOn This element is included in summaries. 0..* Reference(Resource) Fulfills plan or proposal
CommunicationRequest.replaces This element is included in summaries. 0..* Reference(CommunicationRequest) Request(s) replaced by this request
CommunicationRequest.groupIdentifier This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Identifier Composite request this is part of
CommunicationRequest.status This element is a modifier element. This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code draft | active | on-hold | revoked | completed | entered-in-error | unknown
Binding: RequestStatus (required): The status of the communication request.
Required Pattern: active (extensions allowed)
CommunicationRequest.statusReason This element must be supported. 0..1 CodeableConcept Reason for current status
Binding Description: (example): Codes identifying the reason for the current state of a request.
CommunicationRequest.category This element must be supported. 0..* CodeableConcept Message category
Binding: CommunicationCategory (example): Codes for general categories of communications such as alerts, instruction, etc.
CommunicationRequest.priority This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code routine | urgent | asap | stat
Binding: RequestPriority (required): Codes indicating the relative importance of a communication request.
CommunicationRequest.doNotPerform This element is a modifier element. This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 boolean True if request is prohibiting action
Required Pattern: false (extensions allowed)
CommunicationRequest.medium 0..* CodeableConcept A channel of communication
Binding: ParticipationMode (example): Codes for communication mediums such as phone, fax, email, in person, etc.
CommunicationRequest.subject This element must be supported. 0..1 Reference(Patient | Group) Focus of message
CommunicationRequest.about This element must be supported. 0..* Reference(Resource) Pertinent information
CommunicationRequest.encounter This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Encounter) Encounter created as part of
CommunicationRequest.payload 0..* BackboneElement Message payload
CommunicationRequest.payload.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
CommunicationRequest.payload.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
CommunicationRequest.payload.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
CommunicationRequest.payload.content[x] 1..1 Message part content
CommunicationRequest.payload.content[x].contentString string
CommunicationRequest.payload.content[x].contentAttachment Attachment
CommunicationRequest.payload.content[x].contentReference Reference(Resource)
CommunicationRequest.occurrence[x] This element is included in summaries. 0..1 When scheduled
CommunicationRequest.occurrence[x].occurrenceDateTime dateTime
CommunicationRequest.occurrence[x].occurrencePeriod Period
CommunicationRequest.authoredOn This element is included in summaries. 0..1 dateTime When request transitioned to being actionable
CommunicationRequest.requester This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | Patient | RelatedPerson | Device) Who/what is requesting service
CommunicationRequest.recipient This element must be supported. 0..* Reference(Device | Organization | Patient | Practitioner | PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson | Group | CareTeam | HealthcareService) Message recipient
CommunicationRequest.sender This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Device | Organization | Patient | Practitioner | PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson | HealthcareService) Message sender
CommunicationRequest.reasonCode This element is included in summaries. 0..* CodeableConcept Why is communication needed?
Binding: v3 Code System ActReason (example): Codes for describing reasons for the occurrence of a communication.
CommunicationRequest.reasonReference This element is included in summaries. 0..* Reference(Condition | Observation | DiagnosticReport | DocumentReference) Why is communication needed?
CommunicationRequest.note 0..* Annotation Comments made about communication request

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Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
CommunicationRequest.​language Base preferred Common Languages 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
CommunicationRequest.​status Base required RequestStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
CommunicationRequest.​statusReason Base example Not State Unknown
CommunicationRequest.​category Base example CommunicationCategory 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
CommunicationRequest.​priority Base required Request priority 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
CommunicationRequest.​medium Base example ParticipationMode 📦3.0.0 THO v7.3
CommunicationRequest.​reasonCode Base example v3 Code System ActReason 📦3.0.0 THO v7.3

Constraints

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

This structure is derived from CPGCommunicationRequest

Summary

 

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