PanCareSurPass Project HL7 FHIR Implementation Guide
0.2.0 - CI Build 150

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Resource Profile: Observation: Risk Factor

Official URL: http://hl7.eu/fhir/ig/pcsp/StructureDefinition/Observation-riskfactor-eu-pcsp Version: 0.2.0
Draft as of 2025-09-03 Computable Name: ObservationRiskFactor

This profile defines how to represent a Risk Factor in HL7 FHIR as determined by the PCSP platoform.

Usages:

You can also check for usages in the FHIR IG Statistics

Formal Views of Profile Content

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

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Observation C 0..* Observation Measurements and simple assertions
Constraints: obs-6, obs-7
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... status ?!Σ 1..1 code registered | preliminary | final | amended +
Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.
Required Pattern: final
.... 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://snomed.info/sct
..... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
..... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 80943009
..... display 1..1 string Representation defined by the system
Fixed Value: Risk factor
..... userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
.... text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
... subject Σ 1..1 Reference(Patient: PCSP) Who and/or what the observation is about
... Slices for effective[x] Σ 0..1 Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
.... effectiveDateTime dateTime
.... effectivePeriod Period
.... effectiveTiming Timing
.... effectiveInstant instant
.... effective[x]:effectivePeriod Σ 0..1 Period Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
..... start ΣC 1..1 dateTime Starting time with inclusive boundary
..... end ΣC 0..1 dateTime required if no more active
... Slices for value[x] ΣC 1..1 CodeableConcept Actual result
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
.... value[x]:valueCodeableConcept ΣC 1..1 CodeableConcept Actual result
Binding: Risk Factors (extensible)

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Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet / CodeURI
Observation.statusrequiredPattern Value: final
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-status|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.codeexamplePattern Value: SNOMED-CT Code 80943009("Risk factor")
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.value[x]:valueCodeableConceptextensibleRiskFactor(a valid code from Risk Factors)
http://hl7.eu/fhir/ig/pcsp/ValueSet/vs-riskfactor-eu-pcsp
From this IG

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
dom-2errorObservationIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3errorObservationIf 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-4errorObservationIf 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-5errorObservationIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6best practiceObservationA resource should have narrative for robust management
: text.`div`.exists()
ele-1error**ALL** elementsAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1error**ALL** extensionsMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()
obs-6errorObservationdataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present
: dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7errorObservationIf Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present
: value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()

This structure is derived from Observation

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Observation Observation
... basedOn 0..0
... partOf 0..0
... status 1..1 code registered | preliminary | final | amended +
Required Pattern: final
.... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (Complex)
..... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://snomed.info/sct
..... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 80943009
..... display 1..1 string Representation defined by the system
Fixed Value: Risk factor
... subject 1..1 Reference(Patient: PCSP) Who and/or what the observation is about
... focus 0..0
... Slices for effective[x] 0..1 dateTime, Period, Timing, instant Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
.... effective[x]:effectivePeriod 0..1 Period Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
..... start 1..1 dateTime Starting time with inclusive boundary
..... end 0..1 dateTime required if no more active
... Slices for value[x] 1..1 CodeableConcept Actual result
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
.... value[x]:valueCodeableConcept 1..1 CodeableConcept Actual result
Binding: Risk Factors (extensible)
... dataAbsentReason 0..0
... interpretation 0..0
... specimen 0..0
... device 0..0
... referenceRange 0..0

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Terminology Bindings (Differential)

PathConformanceValueSetURI
Observation.value[x]:valueCodeableConceptextensibleRiskFactor(a valid code from Risk Factors)
http://hl7.eu/fhir/ig/pcsp/ValueSet/vs-riskfactor-eu-pcsp
From this IG
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Observation C 0..* Observation Measurements and simple assertions
Constraints: obs-6, obs-7
... id Σ 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... meta Σ 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... 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
... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier Σ 0..* Identifier Business Identifier for observation
... status ?!Σ 1..1 code registered | preliminary | final | amended +
Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.
Required Pattern: final
... category 0..* CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
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://snomed.info/sct
..... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
..... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 80943009
..... display 1..1 string Representation defined by the system
Fixed Value: Risk factor
..... userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
.... text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
... subject Σ 1..1 Reference(Patient: PCSP) Who and/or what the observation is about
... encounter Σ 0..1 Reference(Encounter) Healthcare event during which this observation is made
... Slices for effective[x] Σ 0..1 Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
.... effectiveDateTime dateTime
.... effectivePeriod Period
.... effectiveTiming Timing
.... effectiveInstant instant
.... effective[x]:effectivePeriod Σ 0..1 Period Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... start ΣC 1..1 dateTime Starting time with inclusive boundary
..... end ΣC 0..1 dateTime required if no more active
... issued Σ 0..1 instant Date/Time this version was made available
... performer Σ 0..* Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | CareTeam | Patient | RelatedPerson) Who is responsible for the observation
... Slices for value[x] ΣC 1..1 CodeableConcept Actual result
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
.... value[x]:valueCodeableConcept ΣC 1..1 CodeableConcept Actual result
Binding: Risk Factors (extensible)
... note 0..* Annotation Comments about the observation
... bodySite 0..1 CodeableConcept Observed body part
Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.
... method 0..1 CodeableConcept How it was done
Binding: ObservationMethods (example): Methods for simple observations.
... hasMember Σ 0..* Reference(Observation | QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence) Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
... derivedFrom Σ 0..* Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence) Related measurements the observation is made from
... component Σ 0..* BackboneElement Component results
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
.... value[x] Σ 0..1 Actual component result
..... valueQuantity Quantity
..... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
..... valueString string
..... valueBoolean boolean
..... valueInteger integer
..... valueRange Range
..... valueRatio Ratio
..... valueSampledData SampledData
..... valueTime time
..... valueDateTime dateTime
..... valuePeriod Period
.... dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the component result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
.... interpretation 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
.... referenceRange 0..* See referenceRange (Observation) Provides guide for interpretation of component result

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Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet / CodeURI
Observation.languagepreferredCommonLanguages
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages
From the FHIR Standard
Additional Bindings Purpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
Observation.statusrequiredPattern Value: final
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-status|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.categorypreferredObservationCategoryCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.codeexamplePattern Value: SNOMED-CT Code 80943009("Risk factor")
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.value[x]:valueCodeableConceptextensibleRiskFactor(a valid code from Risk Factors)
http://hl7.eu/fhir/ig/pcsp/ValueSet/vs-riskfactor-eu-pcsp
From this IG
Observation.bodySiteexampleSNOMEDCTBodyStructures
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/body-site
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.methodexampleObservationMethods
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-methods
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.referenceRange.typepreferredObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-meaning
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.referenceRange.appliesToexampleObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-appliesto
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.codeexampleLOINCCodes(a valid code from LOINC)
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation
From the FHIR Standard

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
dom-2errorObservationIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3errorObservationIf 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-4errorObservationIf 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-5errorObservationIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6best practiceObservationA resource should have narrative for robust management
: text.`div`.exists()
ele-1error**ALL** elementsAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1error**ALL** extensionsMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()
obs-6errorObservationdataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present
: dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7errorObservationIf Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present
: value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()

This structure is derived from Observation

Summary

Mandatory: 3 elements(1 nested mandatory element)
Prohibited: 8 elements

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

Slices

This structure defines the following Slices:

  • The element 1 is sliced based on the value of Observation.effective[x]
  • The element 1 is sliced based on the value of Observation.value[x]

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Observation C 0..* Observation Measurements and simple assertions
Constraints: obs-6, obs-7
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... status ?!Σ 1..1 code registered | preliminary | final | amended +
Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.
Required Pattern: final
.... 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://snomed.info/sct
..... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
..... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 80943009
..... display 1..1 string Representation defined by the system
Fixed Value: Risk factor
..... userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
.... text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
... subject Σ 1..1 Reference(Patient: PCSP) Who and/or what the observation is about
... Slices for effective[x] Σ 0..1 Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
.... effectiveDateTime dateTime
.... effectivePeriod Period
.... effectiveTiming Timing
.... effectiveInstant instant
.... effective[x]:effectivePeriod Σ 0..1 Period Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
..... start ΣC 1..1 dateTime Starting time with inclusive boundary
..... end ΣC 0..1 dateTime required if no more active
... Slices for value[x] ΣC 1..1 CodeableConcept Actual result
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
.... value[x]:valueCodeableConcept ΣC 1..1 CodeableConcept Actual result
Binding: Risk Factors (extensible)

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet / CodeURI
Observation.statusrequiredPattern Value: final
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-status|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.codeexamplePattern Value: SNOMED-CT Code 80943009("Risk factor")
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.value[x]:valueCodeableConceptextensibleRiskFactor(a valid code from Risk Factors)
http://hl7.eu/fhir/ig/pcsp/ValueSet/vs-riskfactor-eu-pcsp
From this IG

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
dom-2errorObservationIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3errorObservationIf 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-4errorObservationIf 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-5errorObservationIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6best practiceObservationA resource should have narrative for robust management
: text.`div`.exists()
ele-1error**ALL** elementsAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1error**ALL** extensionsMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()
obs-6errorObservationdataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present
: dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7errorObservationIf Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present
: value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()

Differential View

This structure is derived from Observation

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Observation Observation
... basedOn 0..0
... partOf 0..0
... status 1..1 code registered | preliminary | final | amended +
Required Pattern: final
.... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (Complex)
..... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://snomed.info/sct
..... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 80943009
..... display 1..1 string Representation defined by the system
Fixed Value: Risk factor
... subject 1..1 Reference(Patient: PCSP) Who and/or what the observation is about
... focus 0..0
... Slices for effective[x] 0..1 dateTime, Period, Timing, instant Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
.... effective[x]:effectivePeriod 0..1 Period Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
..... start 1..1 dateTime Starting time with inclusive boundary
..... end 0..1 dateTime required if no more active
... Slices for value[x] 1..1 CodeableConcept Actual result
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
.... value[x]:valueCodeableConcept 1..1 CodeableConcept Actual result
Binding: Risk Factors (extensible)
... dataAbsentReason 0..0
... interpretation 0..0
... specimen 0..0
... device 0..0
... referenceRange 0..0

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

PathConformanceValueSetURI
Observation.value[x]:valueCodeableConceptextensibleRiskFactor(a valid code from Risk Factors)
http://hl7.eu/fhir/ig/pcsp/ValueSet/vs-riskfactor-eu-pcsp
From this IG

Snapshot View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Observation C 0..* Observation Measurements and simple assertions
Constraints: obs-6, obs-7
... id Σ 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... meta Σ 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... 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
... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier Σ 0..* Identifier Business Identifier for observation
... status ?!Σ 1..1 code registered | preliminary | final | amended +
Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.
Required Pattern: final
... category 0..* CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
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://snomed.info/sct
..... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
..... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 80943009
..... display 1..1 string Representation defined by the system
Fixed Value: Risk factor
..... userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
.... text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
... subject Σ 1..1 Reference(Patient: PCSP) Who and/or what the observation is about
... encounter Σ 0..1 Reference(Encounter) Healthcare event during which this observation is made
... Slices for effective[x] Σ 0..1 Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
.... effectiveDateTime dateTime
.... effectivePeriod Period
.... effectiveTiming Timing
.... effectiveInstant instant
.... effective[x]:effectivePeriod Σ 0..1 Period Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... start ΣC 1..1 dateTime Starting time with inclusive boundary
..... end ΣC 0..1 dateTime required if no more active
... issued Σ 0..1 instant Date/Time this version was made available
... performer Σ 0..* Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | CareTeam | Patient | RelatedPerson) Who is responsible for the observation
... Slices for value[x] ΣC 1..1 CodeableConcept Actual result
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
.... value[x]:valueCodeableConcept ΣC 1..1 CodeableConcept Actual result
Binding: Risk Factors (extensible)
... note 0..* Annotation Comments about the observation
... bodySite 0..1 CodeableConcept Observed body part
Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.
... method 0..1 CodeableConcept How it was done
Binding: ObservationMethods (example): Methods for simple observations.
... hasMember Σ 0..* Reference(Observation | QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence) Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
... derivedFrom Σ 0..* Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence) Related measurements the observation is made from
... component Σ 0..* BackboneElement Component results
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
.... value[x] Σ 0..1 Actual component result
..... valueQuantity Quantity
..... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
..... valueString string
..... valueBoolean boolean
..... valueInteger integer
..... valueRange Range
..... valueRatio Ratio
..... valueSampledData SampledData
..... valueTime time
..... valueDateTime dateTime
..... valuePeriod Period
.... dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the component result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
.... interpretation 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
.... referenceRange 0..* See referenceRange (Observation) Provides guide for interpretation of component result

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet / CodeURI
Observation.languagepreferredCommonLanguages
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages
From the FHIR Standard
Additional Bindings Purpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
Observation.statusrequiredPattern Value: final
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-status|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.categorypreferredObservationCategoryCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.codeexamplePattern Value: SNOMED-CT Code 80943009("Risk factor")
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.value[x]:valueCodeableConceptextensibleRiskFactor(a valid code from Risk Factors)
http://hl7.eu/fhir/ig/pcsp/ValueSet/vs-riskfactor-eu-pcsp
From this IG
Observation.bodySiteexampleSNOMEDCTBodyStructures
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/body-site
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.methodexampleObservationMethods
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-methods
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.referenceRange.typepreferredObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-meaning
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.referenceRange.appliesToexampleObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-appliesto
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.codeexampleLOINCCodes(a valid code from LOINC)
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation
From the FHIR Standard

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
dom-2errorObservationIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3errorObservationIf 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-4errorObservationIf 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-5errorObservationIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6best practiceObservationA resource should have narrative for robust management
: text.`div`.exists()
ele-1error**ALL** elementsAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1error**ALL** extensionsMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()
obs-6errorObservationdataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present
: dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7errorObservationIf Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present
: value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()

This structure is derived from Observation

Summary

Mandatory: 3 elements(1 nested mandatory element)
Prohibited: 8 elements

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

Slices

This structure defines the following Slices:

  • The element 1 is sliced based on the value of Observation.effective[x]
  • The element 1 is sliced based on the value of Observation.value[x]

 

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