HL7 PT FHIR Implementation Guide: Example IG Release 1 | STU1
0.0.1 - STU1
HL7 PT FHIR Implementation Guide: Example IG Release 1 | STU1
0.0.1 - STU1
HL7 PT FHIR Implementation Guide: Example IG Release 1 | STU1, published by HL7 Portugal. This guide is not an authorized publication; it is the continuous build for version 0.0.1 built by the FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) CI Build. This version is based on the current content of https://github.com/hl7-pt/core/ and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions
| Official URL: http://hl7.pt/fhir/core/StructureDefinition/PTObservationVitalSigns | Version: 0.0.1 | |||
| Active as of 2024-09-23 | Computable Name: PT_ObservationVitalSigns | |||
Resource for observation results related to vital signs
Usage:
Description of Profiles, Differentials, Snapshots and how the different presentations work.
This structure is derived from Observation
| Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
  Observation |
0..* | Observation | Measurements and simple assertions | |
  identifier |
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  value |
0..1 | string | The value that is unique | |
 status |
1..1 | code | registered | preliminary | final | amended + | |
| category |
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 coding |
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 code |
0..1 | code | Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: vital-signs | |
| code |
1..1 | CodeableConcept | Type of observation (code / type) | |
| coding |
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| system |
0..1 | uri | Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: https://loinc.org/ | |
| code |
0..1 | code | Symbol in syntax defined by the system | |
| display |
0..1 | string | Representation defined by the system | |
| subject |
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| reference |
0..1 | string | Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL | |
| encounter |
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| reference |
0..1 | string | Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL | |
 effective[x] |
0..1 | Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation | ||
 effectiveDateTime |
dateTime | |||
| effectiveInstant |
instant | |||
| issued |
0..1 | instant | Date/Time this version was made available | |
| performer |
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| reference |
0..1 | string | Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL | |
 value[x] |
0..1 | Quantity | Actual result | |
| value |
0..1 | decimal | Numerical value (with implicit precision) | |
| unit |
0..1 | string | Unit representation | |
| system |
0..1 | uri | System that defines coded unit form Fixed Value: https://ucum.org/ | |
| code |
0..1 | code | Coded form of the unit | |
| interpretation |
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| coding |
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| code |
0..1 | code | Symbol in syntax defined by the system | |
| note |
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| text |
1..1 | markdown | The annotation - text content (as markdown) | |
| bodySite |
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| coding |
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| system |
0..1 | uri | Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: https://snomed.info/sct | |
| method |
0..1 | CodeableConcept | How it was done | |
| coding |
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| system |
0..1 | uri | Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: https://snomed.info/sct | |
| code |
0..1 | code | Symbol in syntax defined by the system | |
| display |
0..1 | string | Representation defined by the system | |
| device |
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| reference |
0..1 | string | Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL | |
| referenceRange |
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| low |
0..1 | SimpleQuantity | Low Range, if relevant | |
| high |
0..1 | SimpleQuantity | High Range, if relevant | |
| type |
0..1 | CodeableConcept | Reference range qualifier | |
| appliesTo |
0..* | CodeableConcept | Reference range population | |
| text |
0..1 | string | Text based reference range in an observation | |
| component |
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| code |
1..1 | CodeableConcept | Type of component observation (code / type) | |
| value[x] |
0..1 | Quantity | Actual component result | |
| value |
0..1 | decimal | Numerical value (with implicit precision) | |
| unit |
0..1 | string | Unit representation | |
| system |
0..1 | uri | System that defines coded unit form Fixed Value: https://ucum.org/ | |
| code |
0..1 | code | Coded form of the unit | |
| interpretation |
0..* | CodeableConcept | High, low, normal, etc. | |
| referenceRange |
0..* | See referenceRange (Observation) | Provides guide for interpretation of component result | |
| Documentation for this format | ||||
| Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Observation |
C | 0..* | Observation | Measurements and simple assertions obs-6: dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present obs-7: If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present |
| 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. |
| code |
Σ | 1..1 | CodeableConcept | Type of observation (code / type) Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations. |
| effective[x] |
Σ | 0..1 | Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation | |
| effectiveDateTime |
dateTime | |||
| effectiveInstant |
instant | |||
| issued |
Σ | 0..1 | instant | Date/Time this version was made available |
| value[x] |
ΣC | 0..1 | Quantity | Actual result |
| value |
Σ | 0..1 | decimal | Numerical value (with implicit precision) |
| comparator |
?!Σ | 0..1 | code | < | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value Binding: QuantityComparator (required): How the Quantity should be understood and represented. |
| unit |
Σ | 0..1 | string | Unit representation |
| system |
ΣC | 0..1 | uri | System that defines coded unit form Fixed Value: https://ucum.org/ |
| code |
Σ | 0..1 | code | Coded form of the unit |
| method |
0..1 | CodeableConcept | How it was done Binding: ObservationMethods (example): Methods for simple observations. | |
| Documentation for this format | ||||
| Path | Conformance | ValueSet | URI |
| Observation.status | required | ObservationStatushttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-status|4.0.1from the FHIR Standard | |
| Observation.code | example | LOINCCodes (a valid code from LOINC)http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codesfrom the FHIR Standard | |
| Observation.value[x].comparator | required | QuantityComparatorhttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/quantity-comparator|4.0.1from the FHIR Standard | |
| Observation.method | example | ObservationMethodshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-methodsfrom the FHIR Standard |
| 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 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 | 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()) | |
| ext-1 | error | **ALL** extensions | Must have either extensions or value[x], not both : extension.exists() != value.exists() | |
| obs-6 | error | Observation | dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present : dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty() | |
| obs-7 | error | Observation | If 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() |
| Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Observation |
C | 0..* | Observation | Measurements and simple assertions obs-6: dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present obs-7: If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present | ||||
| id |
Σ | 0..1 | id | Logical id of this artifact | ||||
| meta |
Σ | 0..1 | Meta | Metadata about the resource | ||||
| implicitRules |
?!Σ | 0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created | ||||
| language |
0..1 | code | Language of the resource content Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
| |||||
| text |
0..1 | Narrative | Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation | |||||
| 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 | ||||
| id |
0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
| extension |
0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url | |||||
| use |
?!Σ | 0..1 | code | usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known . | ||||
| type |
Σ | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose. | ||||
| system |
Σ | 0..1 | uri | The namespace for the identifier value Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient | ||||
| value |
Σ | 0..1 | string | The value that is unique Example General: 123456 | ||||
| period |
Σ | 0..1 | Period | Time period when id is/was valid for use | ||||
 assigner |
Σ | 0..1 | Reference(Organization) | Organization that issued id (may be just text) | ||||
| basedOn |
Σ | 0..* | Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest) | Fulfills plan, proposal or order | ||||
| partOf |
Σ | 0..* | Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy) | Part of referenced event | ||||
| status |
?!Σ | 1..1 | code | registered | preliminary | final | amended + Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation. | ||||
| category |
0..* | CodeableConcept | Classification of type of observation Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories. | |||||
| id |
0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
| extension |
0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url | |||||
| coding |
Σ | 0..* | Coding | Code defined by a terminology system | ||||
| id |
0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
| extension |
0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url | |||||
| system |
Σ | 0..1 | uri | Identity of the terminology system | ||||
| version |
Σ | 0..1 | string | Version of the system - if relevant | ||||
| code |
Σ | 0..1 | code | Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: vital-signs | ||||
| display |
Σ | 0..1 | string | Representation defined by the system | ||||
| userSelected |
Σ | 0..1 | boolean | If this coding was chosen directly by the user | ||||
| text |
Σ | 0..1 | string | Plain text representation of the concept | ||||
| code |
Σ | 1..1 | CodeableConcept | Type of observation (code / type) Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations. | ||||
| id |
0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
| extension |
0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url | |||||
| coding |
Σ | 0..* | Coding | Code defined by a terminology system | ||||
| id |
0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
| extension |
0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url | |||||
| system |
Σ | 0..1 | uri | Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: https://loinc.org/ | ||||
| version |
Σ | 0..1 | string | Version of the system - if relevant | ||||
| code |
Σ | 0..1 | code | Symbol in syntax defined by the system | ||||
| display |
Σ | 0..1 | string | Representation defined by the system | ||||
| userSelected |
Σ | 0..1 | boolean | If this coding was chosen directly by the user | ||||
| text |
Σ | 0..1 | string | Plain text representation of the concept | ||||
| subject |
Σ | 0..1 | Reference(Patient | Group | Device | Location) | Who and/or what the observation is about | ||||
| id |
0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
| extension |
0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url | |||||
| reference |
ΣC | 0..1 | string | Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL | ||||
| type |
Σ | 0..1 | uri | Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient") Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model). | ||||
| identifier |
Σ | 0..1 | Identifier | Logical reference, when literal reference is not known | ||||
| display |
Σ | 0..1 | string | Text alternative for the resource | ||||
| focus |
Σ | 0..* | Reference(Resource) | What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record | ||||
| encounter |
Σ | 0..1 | Reference(Encounter) | Healthcare event during which this observation is made | ||||
| id |
0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
| extension |
0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url | |||||
| reference |
ΣC | 0..1 | string | Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL | ||||
| type |
Σ | 0..1 | uri | Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient") Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model). | ||||
| identifier |
Σ | 0..1 | Identifier | Logical reference, when literal reference is not known | ||||
| display |
Σ | 0..1 | string | Text alternative for the resource | ||||
| effective[x] |
Σ | 0..1 | Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation | |||||
| effectiveDateTime |
dateTime | |||||||
| effectiveInstant |
instant | |||||||
| 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 | ||||
| id |
0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
| extension |
0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url | |||||
| reference |
ΣC | 0..1 | string | Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL | ||||
| type |
Σ | 0..1 | uri | Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient") Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model). | ||||
| identifier |
Σ | 0..1 | Identifier | Logical reference, when literal reference is not known | ||||
| display |
Σ | 0..1 | string | Text alternative for the resource | ||||
| value[x] |
ΣC | 0..1 | Quantity | Actual result | ||||
| id |
0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
| extension |
0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url | |||||
| value |
Σ | 0..1 | decimal | Numerical value (with implicit precision) | ||||
| comparator |
?!Σ | 0..1 | code | < | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value Binding: QuantityComparator (required): How the Quantity should be understood and represented. | ||||
| unit |
Σ | 0..1 | string | Unit representation | ||||
| system |
ΣC | 0..1 | uri | System that defines coded unit form Fixed Value: https://ucum.org/ | ||||
| code |
Σ | 0..1 | code | Coded form of the unit | ||||
| dataAbsentReason |
C | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Why the 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. | |||||
| id |
0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
| extension |
0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url | |||||
| coding |
Σ | 0..* | Coding | Code defined by a terminology system | ||||
| id |
0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
| extension |
0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url | |||||
| system |
Σ | 0..1 | uri | Identity of the terminology system | ||||
| version |
Σ | 0..1 | string | Version of the system - if relevant | ||||
| code |
Σ | 0..1 | code | Symbol in syntax defined by the system | ||||
| display |
Σ | 0..1 | string | Representation defined by the system | ||||
| userSelected |
Σ | 0..1 | boolean | If this coding was chosen directly by the user | ||||
| text |
Σ | 0..1 | string | Plain text representation of the concept | ||||
| note |
0..* | Annotation | Comments about the 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 | |||||
| author[x] |
Σ | 0..1 | Individual responsible for the annotation | |||||
| authorReference |
Reference(Practitioner | Patient | RelatedPerson | Organization) | |||||||
| authorString |
string | |||||||
| time |
Σ | 0..1 | dateTime | When the annotation was made | ||||
| text |
Σ | 1..1 | markdown | The annotation - text content (as markdown) | ||||
| bodySite |
0..1 | CodeableConcept | Observed body part Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality. | |||||
| id |
0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
| extension |
0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url | |||||
| coding |
Σ | 0..* | Coding | Code defined by a terminology system | ||||
| id |
0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
| extension |
0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url | |||||
| system |
Σ | 0..1 | uri | Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: https://snomed.info/sct | ||||
| version |
Σ | 0..1 | string | Version of the system - if relevant | ||||
| code |
Σ | 0..1 | code | Symbol in syntax defined by the system | ||||
| display |
Σ | 0..1 | string | Representation defined by the system | ||||
| userSelected |
Σ | 0..1 | boolean | If this coding was chosen directly by the user | ||||
| text |
Σ | 0..1 | string | Plain text representation of the concept | ||||
| method |
0..1 | CodeableConcept | How it was done Binding: ObservationMethods (example): Methods for simple observations. | |||||
| id |
0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
| extension |
0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url | |||||
| coding |
Σ | 0..* | Coding | Code defined by a terminology system | ||||
| id |
0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
| extension |
0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url | |||||
| system |
Σ | 0..1 | uri | Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: https://snomed.info/sct | ||||
| version |
Σ | 0..1 | string | Version of the system - if relevant | ||||
| code |
Σ | 0..1 | code | Symbol in syntax defined by the system | ||||
| display |
Σ | 0..1 | string | Representation defined by the system | ||||
| userSelected |
Σ | 0..1 | boolean | If this coding was chosen directly by the user | ||||
| text |
Σ | 0..1 | string | Plain text representation of the concept | ||||
| specimen |
0..1 | Reference(Specimen) | Specimen used for this observation | |||||
| device |
0..1 | Reference(Device | DeviceMetric) | (Measurement) Device | |||||
| id |
0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
| extension |
0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url | |||||
| reference |
ΣC | 0..1 | string | Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL | ||||
| type |
Σ | 0..1 | uri | Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient") Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model). | ||||
| identifier |
Σ | 0..1 | Identifier | Logical reference, when literal reference is not known | ||||
| display |
Σ | 0..1 | string | Text alternative for the resource | ||||
| referenceRange |
C | 0..* | BackboneElement | Provides guide for interpretation obs-3: Must have at least a low or a high or text | ||||
| 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 | Low Range, if relevant | ||||
| high |
C | 0..1 | SimpleQuantity | High Range, if relevant | ||||
| 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 |
0..1 | string | Text based reference range in an observation | |||||
| 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 | Quantity | Actual component result | ||||
| id |
0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
| extension |
0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url | |||||
| value |
Σ | 0..1 | decimal | Numerical value (with implicit precision) | ||||
| comparator |
?!Σ | 0..1 | code | < | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value Binding: QuantityComparator (required): How the Quantity should be understood and represented. | ||||
| unit |
Σ | 0..1 | string | Unit representation | ||||
| system |
ΣC | 0..1 | uri | System that defines coded unit form Fixed Value: https://ucum.org/ | ||||
| code |
Σ | 0..1 | code | Coded form of the unit | ||||
| 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 | |||||
| Documentation for this format | ||||||||
| Path | Conformance | ValueSet | URI | |||
| Observation.language | preferred | CommonLanguages
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languagesfrom the FHIR Standard | ||||
| Observation.identifier.use | required | IdentifierUsehttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1from the FHIR Standard | ||||
| Observation.identifier.type | extensible | Identifier Type Codeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-typefrom the FHIR Standard | ||||
| Observation.status | required | ObservationStatushttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-status|4.0.1from the FHIR Standard | ||||
| Observation.category | preferred | ObservationCategoryCodeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-categoryfrom the FHIR Standard | ||||
| Observation.code | example | LOINCCodes (a valid code from LOINC)http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codesfrom the FHIR Standard | ||||
| Observation.subject.type | extensible | ResourceTypehttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-typesfrom the FHIR Standard | ||||
| Observation.encounter.type | extensible | ResourceTypehttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-typesfrom the FHIR Standard | ||||
| Observation.performer.type | extensible | ResourceTypehttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-typesfrom the FHIR Standard | ||||
| Observation.value[x].comparator | required | QuantityComparatorhttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/quantity-comparator|4.0.1from the FHIR Standard | ||||
| Observation.dataAbsentReason | extensible | DataAbsentReasonhttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reasonfrom the FHIR Standard | ||||
| Observation.interpretation | extensible | ObservationInterpretationCodeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretationfrom the FHIR Standard | ||||
| Observation.bodySite | example | SNOMEDCTBodyStructureshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/body-sitefrom the FHIR Standard | ||||
| Observation.method | example | ObservationMethodshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-methodsfrom the FHIR Standard | ||||
| Observation.device.type | extensible | ResourceTypehttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-typesfrom the FHIR Standard | ||||
| Observation.referenceRange.type | preferred | ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-meaningfrom the FHIR Standard | ||||
| Observation.referenceRange.appliesTo | example | ObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-appliestofrom the FHIR Standard | ||||
| Observation.component.code | example | LOINCCodes (a valid code from LOINC)http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codesfrom the FHIR Standard | ||||
| Observation.component.value[x].comparator | required | QuantityComparatorhttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/quantity-comparator|4.0.1from the FHIR Standard | ||||
| Observation.component.dataAbsentReason | extensible | DataAbsentReasonhttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reasonfrom the FHIR Standard | ||||
| Observation.component.interpretation | extensible | ObservationInterpretationCodeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretationfrom the FHIR Standard |
| 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 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 | 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()) | |
| ext-1 | error | **ALL** extensions | Must have either extensions or value[x], not both : extension.exists() != value.exists() | |
| 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 | dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present : dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty() | |
| obs-7 | error | Observation | If 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
Differential View
This structure is derived from Observation
| Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Observation |
0..* | Observation | Measurements and simple assertions | |
| identifier |
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| value |
0..1 | string | The value that is unique | |
| status |
1..1 | code | registered | preliminary | final | amended + | |
| category |
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| coding |
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| code |
0..1 | code | Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: vital-signs | |
| code |
1..1 | CodeableConcept | Type of observation (code / type) | |
| coding |
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| system |
0..1 | uri | Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: https://loinc.org/ | |
| code |
0..1 | code | Symbol in syntax defined by the system | |
| display |
0..1 | string | Representation defined by the system | |
| subject |
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| reference |
0..1 | string | Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL | |
| encounter |
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| reference |
0..1 | string | Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL | |
| effective[x] |
0..1 | Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation | ||
| effectiveDateTime |
dateTime | |||
| effectiveInstant |
instant | |||
| issued |
0..1 | instant | Date/Time this version was made available | |
| performer |
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| reference |
0..1 | string | Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL | |
| value[x] |
0..1 | Quantity | Actual result | |
| value |
0..1 | decimal | Numerical value (with implicit precision) | |
| unit |
0..1 | string | Unit representation | |
| system |
0..1 | uri | System that defines coded unit form Fixed Value: https://ucum.org/ | |
| code |
0..1 | code | Coded form of the unit | |
| interpretation |
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| coding |
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| code |
0..1 | code | Symbol in syntax defined by the system | |
| note |
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| text |
1..1 | markdown | The annotation - text content (as markdown) | |
| bodySite |
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| coding |
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| system |
0..1 | uri | Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: https://snomed.info/sct | |
| method |
0..1 | CodeableConcept | How it was done | |
| coding |
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| system |
0..1 | uri | Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: https://snomed.info/sct | |
| code |
0..1 | code | Symbol in syntax defined by the system | |
| display |
0..1 | string | Representation defined by the system | |
| device |
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| reference |
0..1 | string | Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL | |
| referenceRange |
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| low |
0..1 | SimpleQuantity | Low Range, if relevant | |
| high |
0..1 | SimpleQuantity | High Range, if relevant | |
| type |
0..1 | CodeableConcept | Reference range qualifier | |
| appliesTo |
0..* | CodeableConcept | Reference range population | |
| text |
0..1 | string | Text based reference range in an observation | |
| component |
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| code |
1..1 | CodeableConcept | Type of component observation (code / type) | |
| value[x] |
0..1 | Quantity | Actual component result | |
| value |
0..1 | decimal | Numerical value (with implicit precision) | |
| unit |
0..1 | string | Unit representation | |
| system |
0..1 | uri | System that defines coded unit form Fixed Value: https://ucum.org/ | |
| code |
0..1 | code | Coded form of the unit | |
| interpretation |
0..* | CodeableConcept | High, low, normal, etc. | |
| referenceRange |
0..* | See referenceRange (Observation) | Provides guide for interpretation of component result | |
| Documentation for this format | ||||
Key Elements View
| Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Observation |
C | 0..* | Observation | Measurements and simple assertions obs-6: dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present obs-7: If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present |
| 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. |
| code |
Σ | 1..1 | CodeableConcept | Type of observation (code / type) Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations. |
| effective[x] |
Σ | 0..1 | Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation | |
| effectiveDateTime |
dateTime | |||
| effectiveInstant |
instant | |||
| issued |
Σ | 0..1 | instant | Date/Time this version was made available |
| value[x] |
ΣC | 0..1 | Quantity | Actual result |
| value |
Σ | 0..1 | decimal | Numerical value (with implicit precision) |
| comparator |
?!Σ | 0..1 | code | < | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value Binding: QuantityComparator (required): How the Quantity should be understood and represented. |
| unit |
Σ | 0..1 | string | Unit representation |
| system |
ΣC | 0..1 | uri | System that defines coded unit form Fixed Value: https://ucum.org/ |
| code |
Σ | 0..1 | code | Coded form of the unit |
| method |
0..1 | CodeableConcept | How it was done Binding: ObservationMethods (example): Methods for simple observations. | |
| Documentation for this format | ||||
| Path | Conformance | ValueSet | URI |
| Observation.status | required | ObservationStatushttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-status|4.0.1from the FHIR Standard | |
| Observation.code | example | LOINCCodes (a valid code from LOINC)http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codesfrom the FHIR Standard | |
| Observation.value[x].comparator | required | QuantityComparatorhttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/quantity-comparator|4.0.1from the FHIR Standard | |
| Observation.method | example | ObservationMethodshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-methodsfrom the FHIR Standard |
| 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 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 | 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()) | |
| ext-1 | error | **ALL** extensions | Must have either extensions or value[x], not both : extension.exists() != value.exists() | |
| obs-6 | error | Observation | dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present : dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty() | |
| obs-7 | error | Observation | If 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() |
Snapshot View
| Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Observation |
C | 0..* | Observation | Measurements and simple assertions obs-6: dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present obs-7: If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present | ||||
| id |
Σ | 0..1 | id | Logical id of this artifact | ||||
| meta |
Σ | 0..1 | Meta | Metadata about the resource | ||||
| implicitRules |
?!Σ | 0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created | ||||
| language |
0..1 | code | Language of the resource content Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
| |||||
| text |
0..1 | Narrative | Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation | |||||
| 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 | ||||
| id |
0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
| extension |
0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url | |||||
| use |
?!Σ | 0..1 | code | usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known . | ||||
| type |
Σ | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose. | ||||
| system |
Σ | 0..1 | uri | The namespace for the identifier value Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient | ||||
| value |
Σ | 0..1 | string | The value that is unique Example General: 123456 | ||||
| period |
Σ | 0..1 | Period | Time period when id is/was valid for use | ||||
| assigner |
Σ | 0..1 | Reference(Organization) | Organization that issued id (may be just text) | ||||
| basedOn |
Σ | 0..* | Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest) | Fulfills plan, proposal or order | ||||
| partOf |
Σ | 0..* | Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy) | Part of referenced event | ||||
| status |
?!Σ | 1..1 | code | registered | preliminary | final | amended + Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation. | ||||
| category |
0..* | CodeableConcept | Classification of type of observation Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories. | |||||
| id |
0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
| extension |
0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url | |||||
| coding |
Σ | 0..* | Coding | Code defined by a terminology system | ||||
| id |
0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
| extension |
0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url | |||||
| system |
Σ | 0..1 | uri | Identity of the terminology system | ||||
| version |
Σ | 0..1 | string | Version of the system - if relevant | ||||
| code |
Σ | 0..1 | code | Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: vital-signs | ||||
| display |
Σ | 0..1 | string | Representation defined by the system | ||||
| userSelected |
Σ | 0..1 | boolean | If this coding was chosen directly by the user | ||||
| text |
Σ | 0..1 | string | Plain text representation of the concept | ||||
| code |
Σ | 1..1 | CodeableConcept | Type of observation (code / type) Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations. | ||||
| id |
0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
| extension |
0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url | |||||
| coding |
Σ | 0..* | Coding | Code defined by a terminology system | ||||
| id |
0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
| extension |
0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url | |||||
| system |
Σ | 0..1 | uri | Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: https://loinc.org/ | ||||
| version |
Σ | 0..1 | string | Version of the system - if relevant | ||||
| code |
Σ | 0..1 | code | Symbol in syntax defined by the system | ||||
| display |
Σ | 0..1 | string | Representation defined by the system | ||||
| userSelected |
Σ | 0..1 | boolean | If this coding was chosen directly by the user | ||||
| text |
Σ | 0..1 | string | Plain text representation of the concept | ||||
| subject |
Σ | 0..1 | Reference(Patient | Group | Device | Location) | Who and/or what the observation is about | ||||
| id |
0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
| extension |
0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url | |||||
| reference |
ΣC | 0..1 | string | Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL | ||||
| type |
Σ | 0..1 | uri | Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient") Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model). | ||||
| identifier |
Σ | 0..1 | Identifier | Logical reference, when literal reference is not known | ||||
| display |
Σ | 0..1 | string | Text alternative for the resource | ||||
| focus |
Σ | 0..* | Reference(Resource) | What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record | ||||
| encounter |
Σ | 0..1 | Reference(Encounter) | Healthcare event during which this observation is made | ||||
| id |
0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
| extension |
0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url | |||||
| reference |
ΣC | 0..1 | string | Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL | ||||
| type |
Σ | 0..1 | uri | Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient") Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model). | ||||
| identifier |
Σ | 0..1 | Identifier | Logical reference, when literal reference is not known | ||||
| display |
Σ | 0..1 | string | Text alternative for the resource | ||||
| effective[x] |
Σ | 0..1 | Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation | |||||
| effectiveDateTime |
dateTime | |||||||
| effectiveInstant |
instant | |||||||
| 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 | ||||
| id |
0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
| extension |
0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url | |||||
| reference |
ΣC | 0..1 | string | Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL | ||||
| type |
Σ | 0..1 | uri | Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient") Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model). | ||||
| identifier |
Σ | 0..1 | Identifier | Logical reference, when literal reference is not known | ||||
| display |
Σ | 0..1 | string | Text alternative for the resource | ||||
| value[x] |
ΣC | 0..1 | Quantity | Actual result | ||||
| id |
0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
| extension |
0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url | |||||
| value |
Σ | 0..1 | decimal | Numerical value (with implicit precision) | ||||
| comparator |
?!Σ | 0..1 | code | < | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value Binding: QuantityComparator (required): How the Quantity should be understood and represented. | ||||
| unit |
Σ | 0..1 | string | Unit representation | ||||
| system |
ΣC | 0..1 | uri | System that defines coded unit form Fixed Value: https://ucum.org/ | ||||
| code |
Σ | 0..1 | code | Coded form of the unit | ||||
| dataAbsentReason |
C | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Why the 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. | |||||
| id |
0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
| extension |
0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url | |||||
| coding |
Σ | 0..* | Coding | Code defined by a terminology system | ||||
| id |
0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
| extension |
0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url | |||||
| system |
Σ | 0..1 | uri | Identity of the terminology system | ||||
| version |
Σ | 0..1 | string | Version of the system - if relevant | ||||
| code |
Σ | 0..1 | code | Symbol in syntax defined by the system | ||||
| display |
Σ | 0..1 | string | Representation defined by the system | ||||
| userSelected |
Σ | 0..1 | boolean | If this coding was chosen directly by the user | ||||
| text |
Σ | 0..1 | string | Plain text representation of the concept | ||||
| note |
0..* | Annotation | Comments about the 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 | |||||
| author[x] |
Σ | 0..1 | Individual responsible for the annotation | |||||
| authorReference |
Reference(Practitioner | Patient | RelatedPerson | Organization) | |||||||
| authorString |
string | |||||||
| time |
Σ | 0..1 | dateTime | When the annotation was made | ||||
| text |
Σ | 1..1 | markdown | The annotation - text content (as markdown) | ||||
| bodySite |
0..1 | CodeableConcept | Observed body part Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality. | |||||
| id |
0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
| extension |
0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url | |||||
| coding |
Σ | 0..* | Coding | Code defined by a terminology system | ||||
| id |
0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
| extension |
0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url | |||||
| system |
Σ | 0..1 | uri | Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: https://snomed.info/sct | ||||
| version |
Σ | 0..1 | string | Version of the system - if relevant | ||||
| code |
Σ | 0..1 | code | Symbol in syntax defined by the system | ||||
| display |
Σ | 0..1 | string | Representation defined by the system | ||||
| userSelected |
Σ | 0..1 | boolean | If this coding was chosen directly by the user | ||||
| text |
Σ | 0..1 | string | Plain text representation of the concept | ||||
| method |
0..1 | CodeableConcept | How it was done Binding: ObservationMethods (example): Methods for simple observations. | |||||
| id |
0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
| extension |
0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url | |||||
| coding |
Σ | 0..* | Coding | Code defined by a terminology system | ||||
| id |
0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
| extension |
0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url | |||||
| system |
Σ | 0..1 | uri | Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: https://snomed.info/sct | ||||
| version |
Σ | 0..1 | string | Version of the system - if relevant | ||||
| code |
Σ | 0..1 | code | Symbol in syntax defined by the system | ||||
| display |
Σ | 0..1 | string | Representation defined by the system | ||||
| userSelected |
Σ | 0..1 | boolean | If this coding was chosen directly by the user | ||||
| text |
Σ | 0..1 | string | Plain text representation of the concept | ||||
| specimen |
0..1 | Reference(Specimen) | Specimen used for this observation | |||||
| device |
0..1 | Reference(Device | DeviceMetric) | (Measurement) Device | |||||
| id |
0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
| extension |
0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url | |||||
| reference |
ΣC | 0..1 | string | Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL | ||||
| type |
Σ | 0..1 | uri | Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient") Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model). | ||||
| identifier |
Σ | 0..1 | Identifier | Logical reference, when literal reference is not known | ||||
| display |
Σ | 0..1 | string | Text alternative for the resource | ||||
| referenceRange |
C | 0..* | BackboneElement | Provides guide for interpretation obs-3: Must have at least a low or a high or text | ||||
| 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 | Low Range, if relevant | ||||
| high |
C | 0..1 | SimpleQuantity | High Range, if relevant | ||||
| 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 |
0..1 | string | Text based reference range in an observation | |||||
| 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 | Quantity | Actual component result | ||||
| id |
0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
| extension |
0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url | |||||
| value |
Σ | 0..1 | decimal | Numerical value (with implicit precision) | ||||
| comparator |
?!Σ | 0..1 | code | < | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value Binding: QuantityComparator (required): How the Quantity should be understood and represented. | ||||
| unit |
Σ | 0..1 | string | Unit representation | ||||
| system |
ΣC | 0..1 | uri | System that defines coded unit form Fixed Value: https://ucum.org/ | ||||
| code |
Σ | 0..1 | code | Coded form of the unit | ||||
| 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 | |||||
| Documentation for this format | ||||||||
| Path | Conformance | ValueSet | URI | |||
| Observation.language | preferred | CommonLanguages
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languagesfrom the FHIR Standard | ||||
| Observation.identifier.use | required | IdentifierUsehttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1from the FHIR Standard | ||||
| Observation.identifier.type | extensible | Identifier Type Codeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-typefrom the FHIR Standard | ||||
| Observation.status | required | ObservationStatushttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-status|4.0.1from the FHIR Standard | ||||
| Observation.category | preferred | ObservationCategoryCodeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-categoryfrom the FHIR Standard | ||||
| Observation.code | example | LOINCCodes (a valid code from LOINC)http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codesfrom the FHIR Standard | ||||
| Observation.subject.type | extensible | ResourceTypehttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-typesfrom the FHIR Standard | ||||
| Observation.encounter.type | extensible | ResourceTypehttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-typesfrom the FHIR Standard | ||||
| Observation.performer.type | extensible | ResourceTypehttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-typesfrom the FHIR Standard | ||||
| Observation.value[x].comparator | required | QuantityComparatorhttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/quantity-comparator|4.0.1from the FHIR Standard | ||||
| Observation.dataAbsentReason | extensible | DataAbsentReasonhttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reasonfrom the FHIR Standard | ||||
| Observation.interpretation | extensible | ObservationInterpretationCodeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretationfrom the FHIR Standard | ||||
| Observation.bodySite | example | SNOMEDCTBodyStructureshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/body-sitefrom the FHIR Standard | ||||
| Observation.method | example | ObservationMethodshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-methodsfrom the FHIR Standard | ||||
| Observation.device.type | extensible | ResourceTypehttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-typesfrom the FHIR Standard | ||||
| Observation.referenceRange.type | preferred | ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-meaningfrom the FHIR Standard | ||||
| Observation.referenceRange.appliesTo | example | ObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-appliestofrom the FHIR Standard | ||||
| Observation.component.code | example | LOINCCodes (a valid code from LOINC)http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codesfrom the FHIR Standard | ||||
| Observation.component.value[x].comparator | required | QuantityComparatorhttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/quantity-comparator|4.0.1from the FHIR Standard | ||||
| Observation.component.dataAbsentReason | extensible | DataAbsentReasonhttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reasonfrom the FHIR Standard | ||||
| Observation.component.interpretation | extensible | ObservationInterpretationCodeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretationfrom the FHIR Standard |
| 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 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 | 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()) | |
| ext-1 | error | **ALL** extensions | Must have either extensions or value[x], not both : extension.exists() != value.exists() | |
| 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 | dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present : dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty() | |
| obs-7 | error | Observation | If 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
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