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DK MedCom Document, published by MedCom. This guide is not an authorized publication; it is the continuous build for version 2.0.0 built by the FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) CI Build. This version is based on the current content of https://github.com/medcomdk/dk-medcom-document/ and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions

Resource Profile: MedComDocumentObservation

Official URL: http://medcomfhir.dk/ig/document/StructureDefinition/medcom-document-observation Version: 2.0.0
Active as of 2026-01-14 Computable Name: MedComDocumentObservation

Observation profile to be used in MedCom FHIR Documents.

Scope and usage

The MedComDocumentObservation profile describes the resource that shall be used in MedCom FHIR Documents containing Observations. It is interited from the MedComCoreObservation profile, and has narrowed down which profiles can be referenced.

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..* MedComCoreObservation Measurements and simple assertions
Constraints: obs-6, obs-7, dk-core-observation-mandatory-units
... id SOΣ 1..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... text S 1..1 Narrative The narrative text SHALL always be included when exchanging a MedCom FHIR Bundle.
This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
.... status S 1..1 code generated | extensions | additional | empty
Binding: NarrativeStatus (required): The status of a resource narrative.
.... div SC 1..1 xhtml Limited xhtml content
Constraints: txt-1, txt-2
.... extension:valueAttachment 0..* Attachment Observation value as attachment.
URL: http://medcomfhir.dk/ig/core/StructureDefinition/medcom-observation-value-attachment-extension
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier SΣ 1..1 Identifier Globally unique, stable identifier for this resource. The same identifier SHALL be used when this resource is recreated from the same source data.
.... use ?!Σ 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
.... system SΣ 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
.... value SΣ 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
... status ?!SOΣ 1..1 code registered | partial | preliminary | final | corrected | cancelled | entered-in-error
Binding: MedComCoreObservationStatus (required)
... code SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
.... Slices for coding Σ 0..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system
..... coding:LOINC Σ 0..1 Coding LOINC code for the observation
...... system Σ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
...... code Σ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
..... coding:SNOMEDCT Σ 0..1 Coding SNOMED CT code for the observation
...... system Σ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://snomed.info/sct
...... code Σ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
..... coding:NPU Σ 0..1 Coding NPU code for the observation. NPU codes are administred by the Danish Health Data Authority.
...... system Σ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://npu-terminology.org
...... code Σ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
..... coding:IEEE Σ 0..1 Coding IEEE code for the observation
...... system Σ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: urn:iso:std:iso:11073:10101
...... code Σ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
..... coding:MedCom Σ 0..1 Coding MedCom code for the observation. MedCom codes are administred by the MedCom.
...... system Σ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://medcomfhir.dk/ig/terminology/CodeSystem/medcom-observation-codes
...... code Σ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
..... coding:SKS Σ 0..1 Coding SKS code for the observation
...... system Σ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: urn:oid:1.2.208.176.2.4
...... code Σ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
... subject SOΣ 1..1 Reference(MedComDocumentPatient) {b} Who and/or what the observation is about
... performer SOΣ 1..* Reference(MedComDocumentOrganization | MedComDocumentPractitioner | MedComDocumentPractitionerRole | MedComDocumentCareTeam | MedComDocumentPatient | Danish Core Related Person Profile) Who is responsible for the observation
... Slices for value[x] ΣC 0..1 Actual result
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
.... valueQuantity Quantity
.... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
.... valueString string
.... valueBoolean boolean
.... valueInteger integer
.... valueRange Range
.... valueRatio Ratio
.... valueSampledData SampledData
.... valueTime time
.... valueDateTime dateTime
.... valuePeriod Period
.... value[x]:valueQuantity ΣC 0..1 Quantity Actual result
..... comparator ?!Σ 0..1 code < | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
Binding: QuantityComparator (required): How the Quantity should be understood and represented.
..... system ΣC 0..1 uri System that defines coded unit form
Required Pattern: http://unitsofmeasure.org

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Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Observation.text.status Base required NarrativeStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.identifier.​use Base required IdentifierUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.status Base required MedComCoreObservationStatus 📦1.8.2 DK MedCom Terminology v2.0
Observation.code Base example LOINC Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.value[x]:valueQuantity.​comparator Base required QuantityComparator 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dk-core-observation-mandatory-units error Observation If value is specified then unit and/or code must be specified value.ofType(Quantity).value.exists() implies value.ofType(Quantity).unit.exists() or value.ofType(Quantity).code.exists()
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()
txt-1 error Observation.text.div The narrative SHALL contain only the basic html formatting elements and attributes described in chapters 7-11 (except section 4 of chapter 9) and 15 of the HTML 4.0 standard, <a> elements (either name or href), images and internally contained style attributes htmlChecks()
txt-2 error Observation.text.div The narrative SHALL have some non-whitespace content htmlChecks()

This structure is derived from MedComCoreObservation

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Observation 0..* MedComCoreObservation Measurements and simple assertions
... identifier S 1..1 Identifier Globally unique, stable identifier for this resource. The same identifier SHALL be used when this resource is recreated from the same source data.
.... system S 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
.... value S 1..1 string The value that is unique
... subject 1..1 Reference(MedComDocumentPatient) {b} Who and/or what the observation is about
... performer 1..* Reference(MedComDocumentOrganization | MedComDocumentPractitioner | MedComDocumentPractitionerRole | MedComDocumentCareTeam | MedComDocumentPatient | Danish Core Related Person Profile) Who is responsible for the observation

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NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Observation C 0..* MedComCoreObservation Measurements and simple assertions
Constraints: obs-6, obs-7, dk-core-observation-mandatory-units
... id SOΣ 1..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... meta Σ 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
... text S 1..1 Narrative The narrative text SHALL always be included when exchanging a MedCom FHIR Bundle.
This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... status S 1..1 code generated | extensions | additional | empty
Binding: NarrativeStatus (required): The status of a resource narrative.
.... div SC 1..1 xhtml Limited xhtml content
Constraints: txt-1, txt-2
... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... extension:valueAttachment 0..* Attachment Observation value as attachment.
URL: http://medcomfhir.dk/ig/core/StructureDefinition/medcom-observation-value-attachment-extension
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier SΣ 1..1 Identifier Globally unique, stable identifier for this resource. The same identifier SHALL be used when this resource is recreated from the same source data.
.... 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 SΣ 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
.... value SΣ 1..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 ?!SOΣ 1..1 code registered | partial | preliminary | final | corrected | cancelled | entered-in-error
Binding: MedComCoreObservationStatus (required)
... category 0..* CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
... code SΣ 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
.... Slices for coding Σ 0..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system
..... coding:LOINC Σ 0..1 Coding LOINC code 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
...... system Σ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
...... version Σ 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
...... code Σ 1..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
..... coding:SNOMEDCT Σ 0..1 Coding SNOMED CT code 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
...... system Σ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://snomed.info/sct
...... version Σ 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
...... code Σ 1..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
..... coding:NPU Σ 0..1 Coding NPU code for the observation. NPU codes are administred by the Danish Health Data Authority.
...... 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 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://npu-terminology.org
...... version Σ 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
...... code Σ 1..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
..... coding:IEEE Σ 0..1 Coding IEEE code 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
...... system Σ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: urn:iso:std:iso:11073:10101
...... version Σ 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
...... code Σ 1..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
..... coding:MedCom Σ 0..1 Coding MedCom code for the observation. MedCom codes are administred by the MedCom.
...... 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 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://medcomfhir.dk/ig/terminology/CodeSystem/medcom-observation-codes
...... version Σ 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
...... code Σ 1..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
..... coding:SKS Σ 0..1 Coding SKS code 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
...... system Σ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: urn:oid:1.2.208.176.2.4
...... version Σ 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
...... code Σ 1..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 SOΣ 1..1 Reference(MedComDocumentPatient) {b} Who and/or what the observation is about
... focus Σ 0..* Reference(Resource) What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
... encounter Σ 0..1 Reference(Encounter) Healthcare event during which this observation is made
... effective[x] Σ 0..1 The date and time of the observation.
.... effectiveDateTime dateTime
.... effectivePeriod Period
.... effectiveTiming Timing
.... effectiveInstant instant
... issued Σ 0..1 instant Date/Time this version was made available
... performer SOΣ 1..* Reference(MedComDocumentOrganization | MedComDocumentPractitioner | MedComDocumentPractitionerRole | MedComDocumentCareTeam | MedComDocumentPatient | Danish Core Related Person Profile) Who is responsible for the observation
... Slices for value[x] ΣC 0..1 Actual result
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
.... valueQuantity Quantity
.... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
.... valueString string
.... valueBoolean boolean
.... valueInteger integer
.... valueRange Range
.... valueRatio Ratio
.... valueSampledData SampledData
.... valueTime time
.... valueDateTime dateTime
.... valuePeriod Period
.... value[x]:valueQuantity 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
Required Pattern: http://unitsofmeasure.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.
... 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.
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... Slices for coding Σ 0..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system
..... coding:SCTCode Σ 0..1 Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Binding: DK TechniquesSCTCodes (example)
...... 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 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Required Pattern: http://snomed.info/sct|http://snomed.info/sct/554471000005108
...... 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) The device used for the measurement. It is recommended that when information about the device is sent, it is contained in the same Bundle as the Observation the device measured.
... referenceRange C 0..* BackboneElement Provides guide for interpretation
Constraints: obs-3
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... low C 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) Low Range, if relevant
.... high C 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) 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.
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... Slices for coding Σ 0..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system
...... coding:LOINC Σ 0..1 Coding LOINC code 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
....... system Σ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
....... version Σ 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
....... code Σ 1..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
...... coding:SNOMEDCT Σ 0..1 Coding SNOMED CT code 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
....... system Σ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://snomed.info/sct
....... version Σ 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
....... code Σ 1..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
...... coding:NPU Σ 0..1 Coding NPU code for the observation. NPU codes are administred by the Danish Health Data Authority.
....... 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 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://npu-terminology.org
....... version Σ 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
....... code Σ 1..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
...... coding:IEEE Σ 0..1 Coding IEEE code 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
....... system Σ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: urn:iso:std:iso:11073:10101
....... version Σ 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
....... code Σ 1..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
...... coding:MedCom Σ 0..1 Coding MedCom code for the observation. MedCom codes are administred by the MedCom.
....... 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 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://medcomfhir.dk/ig/terminology/CodeSystem/medcom-observation-codes
....... version Σ 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
....... code Σ 1..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
...... coding:SKS Σ 0..1 Coding SKS code 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
....... system Σ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: urn:oid:1.2.208.176.2.4
....... version Σ 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
....... code Σ 1..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
.... Slices for value[x] Σ 0..1 Actual component result
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
..... valueQuantity Quantity
..... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
..... valueString string
..... valueBoolean boolean
..... valueInteger integer
..... valueRange Range
..... valueRatio Ratio
..... valueSampledData SampledData
..... valueTime time
..... valueDateTime dateTime
..... valuePeriod Period
..... value[x]:valueQuantity 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
Required Pattern: http://unitsofmeasure.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

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Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Observation.language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.text.status Base required NarrativeStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.identifier.​use Base required IdentifierUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.identifier.​type Base extensible IdentifierType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.status Base required MedComCoreObservationStatus 📦1.8.2 DK MedCom Terminology v2.0
Observation.category Base preferred Observation Category Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.code Base example LOINC Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.value[x]:valueQuantity.​comparator Base required QuantityComparator 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.dataAbsentReason Base extensible DataAbsentReason 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.interpretation Base extensible Observation Interpretation Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.bodySite Base example SNOMED CT Body Structures 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.method Base example Observation Methods 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.method.coding:SCTCode Base example DK TechniquesSCTCodes 📦3.5.0 HL7 FHIR Implementation Guide: DK Core v3.5
Observation.referenceRange.​type Base preferred Observation Reference Range Meaning Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.referenceRange.​appliesTo Base example Observation Reference Range Applies To Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​code Base example LOINC Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​value[x]:valueQuantity.​comparator Base required QuantityComparator 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​dataAbsentReason Base extensible DataAbsentReason 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​interpretation Base extensible Observation Interpretation Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dk-core-observation-mandatory-units error Observation If value is specified then unit and/or code must be specified value.ofType(Quantity).value.exists() implies value.ofType(Quantity).unit.exists() or value.ofType(Quantity).code.exists()
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()
txt-1 error Observation.text.div The narrative SHALL contain only the basic html formatting elements and attributes described in chapters 7-11 (except section 4 of chapter 9) and 15 of the HTML 4.0 standard, <a> elements (either name or href), images and internally contained style attributes htmlChecks()
txt-2 error Observation.text.div The narrative SHALL have some non-whitespace content htmlChecks()

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Observation C 0..* MedComCoreObservation Measurements and simple assertions
Constraints: obs-6, obs-7, dk-core-observation-mandatory-units
... id SOΣ 1..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... text S 1..1 Narrative The narrative text SHALL always be included when exchanging a MedCom FHIR Bundle.
This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
.... status S 1..1 code generated | extensions | additional | empty
Binding: NarrativeStatus (required): The status of a resource narrative.
.... div SC 1..1 xhtml Limited xhtml content
Constraints: txt-1, txt-2
.... extension:valueAttachment 0..* Attachment Observation value as attachment.
URL: http://medcomfhir.dk/ig/core/StructureDefinition/medcom-observation-value-attachment-extension
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier SΣ 1..1 Identifier Globally unique, stable identifier for this resource. The same identifier SHALL be used when this resource is recreated from the same source data.
.... use ?!Σ 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
.... system SΣ 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
.... value SΣ 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
... status ?!SOΣ 1..1 code registered | partial | preliminary | final | corrected | cancelled | entered-in-error
Binding: MedComCoreObservationStatus (required)
... code SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
.... Slices for coding Σ 0..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system
..... coding:LOINC Σ 0..1 Coding LOINC code for the observation
...... system Σ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
...... code Σ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
..... coding:SNOMEDCT Σ 0..1 Coding SNOMED CT code for the observation
...... system Σ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://snomed.info/sct
...... code Σ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
..... coding:NPU Σ 0..1 Coding NPU code for the observation. NPU codes are administred by the Danish Health Data Authority.
...... system Σ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://npu-terminology.org
...... code Σ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
..... coding:IEEE Σ 0..1 Coding IEEE code for the observation
...... system Σ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: urn:iso:std:iso:11073:10101
...... code Σ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
..... coding:MedCom Σ 0..1 Coding MedCom code for the observation. MedCom codes are administred by the MedCom.
...... system Σ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://medcomfhir.dk/ig/terminology/CodeSystem/medcom-observation-codes
...... code Σ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
..... coding:SKS Σ 0..1 Coding SKS code for the observation
...... system Σ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: urn:oid:1.2.208.176.2.4
...... code Σ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
... subject SOΣ 1..1 Reference(MedComDocumentPatient) {b} Who and/or what the observation is about
... performer SOΣ 1..* Reference(MedComDocumentOrganization | MedComDocumentPractitioner | MedComDocumentPractitionerRole | MedComDocumentCareTeam | MedComDocumentPatient | Danish Core Related Person Profile) Who is responsible for the observation
... Slices for value[x] ΣC 0..1 Actual result
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
.... valueQuantity Quantity
.... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
.... valueString string
.... valueBoolean boolean
.... valueInteger integer
.... valueRange Range
.... valueRatio Ratio
.... valueSampledData SampledData
.... valueTime time
.... valueDateTime dateTime
.... valuePeriod Period
.... value[x]:valueQuantity ΣC 0..1 Quantity Actual result
..... comparator ?!Σ 0..1 code < | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
Binding: QuantityComparator (required): How the Quantity should be understood and represented.
..... system ΣC 0..1 uri System that defines coded unit form
Required Pattern: http://unitsofmeasure.org

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Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Observation.text.status Base required NarrativeStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.identifier.​use Base required IdentifierUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.status Base required MedComCoreObservationStatus 📦1.8.2 DK MedCom Terminology v2.0
Observation.code Base example LOINC Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.value[x]:valueQuantity.​comparator Base required QuantityComparator 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dk-core-observation-mandatory-units error Observation If value is specified then unit and/or code must be specified value.ofType(Quantity).value.exists() implies value.ofType(Quantity).unit.exists() or value.ofType(Quantity).code.exists()
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()
txt-1 error Observation.text.div The narrative SHALL contain only the basic html formatting elements and attributes described in chapters 7-11 (except section 4 of chapter 9) and 15 of the HTML 4.0 standard, <a> elements (either name or href), images and internally contained style attributes htmlChecks()
txt-2 error Observation.text.div The narrative SHALL have some non-whitespace content htmlChecks()

Differential View

This structure is derived from MedComCoreObservation

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Observation 0..* MedComCoreObservation Measurements and simple assertions
... identifier S 1..1 Identifier Globally unique, stable identifier for this resource. The same identifier SHALL be used when this resource is recreated from the same source data.
.... system S 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
.... value S 1..1 string The value that is unique
... subject 1..1 Reference(MedComDocumentPatient) {b} Who and/or what the observation is about
... performer 1..* Reference(MedComDocumentOrganization | MedComDocumentPractitioner | MedComDocumentPractitionerRole | MedComDocumentCareTeam | MedComDocumentPatient | Danish Core Related Person Profile) Who is responsible for the observation

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Snapshot View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Observation C 0..* MedComCoreObservation Measurements and simple assertions
Constraints: obs-6, obs-7, dk-core-observation-mandatory-units
... id SOΣ 1..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... meta Σ 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
... text S 1..1 Narrative The narrative text SHALL always be included when exchanging a MedCom FHIR Bundle.
This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... status S 1..1 code generated | extensions | additional | empty
Binding: NarrativeStatus (required): The status of a resource narrative.
.... div SC 1..1 xhtml Limited xhtml content
Constraints: txt-1, txt-2
... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... extension:valueAttachment 0..* Attachment Observation value as attachment.
URL: http://medcomfhir.dk/ig/core/StructureDefinition/medcom-observation-value-attachment-extension
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier SΣ 1..1 Identifier Globally unique, stable identifier for this resource. The same identifier SHALL be used when this resource is recreated from the same source data.
.... 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 SΣ 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
.... value SΣ 1..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 ?!SOΣ 1..1 code registered | partial | preliminary | final | corrected | cancelled | entered-in-error
Binding: MedComCoreObservationStatus (required)
... category 0..* CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
... code SΣ 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
.... Slices for coding Σ 0..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system
..... coding:LOINC Σ 0..1 Coding LOINC code 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
...... system Σ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
...... version Σ 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
...... code Σ 1..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
..... coding:SNOMEDCT Σ 0..1 Coding SNOMED CT code 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
...... system Σ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://snomed.info/sct
...... version Σ 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
...... code Σ 1..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
..... coding:NPU Σ 0..1 Coding NPU code for the observation. NPU codes are administred by the Danish Health Data Authority.
...... 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 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://npu-terminology.org
...... version Σ 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
...... code Σ 1..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
..... coding:IEEE Σ 0..1 Coding IEEE code 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
...... system Σ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: urn:iso:std:iso:11073:10101
...... version Σ 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
...... code Σ 1..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
..... coding:MedCom Σ 0..1 Coding MedCom code for the observation. MedCom codes are administred by the MedCom.
...... 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 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://medcomfhir.dk/ig/terminology/CodeSystem/medcom-observation-codes
...... version Σ 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
...... code Σ 1..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
..... coding:SKS Σ 0..1 Coding SKS code 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
...... system Σ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: urn:oid:1.2.208.176.2.4
...... version Σ 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
...... code Σ 1..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 SOΣ 1..1 Reference(MedComDocumentPatient) {b} Who and/or what the observation is about
... focus Σ 0..* Reference(Resource) What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
... encounter Σ 0..1 Reference(Encounter) Healthcare event during which this observation is made
... effective[x] Σ 0..1 The date and time of the observation.
.... effectiveDateTime dateTime
.... effectivePeriod Period
.... effectiveTiming Timing
.... effectiveInstant instant
... issued Σ 0..1 instant Date/Time this version was made available
... performer SOΣ 1..* Reference(MedComDocumentOrganization | MedComDocumentPractitioner | MedComDocumentPractitionerRole | MedComDocumentCareTeam | MedComDocumentPatient | Danish Core Related Person Profile) Who is responsible for the observation
... Slices for value[x] ΣC 0..1 Actual result
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
.... valueQuantity Quantity
.... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
.... valueString string
.... valueBoolean boolean
.... valueInteger integer
.... valueRange Range
.... valueRatio Ratio
.... valueSampledData SampledData
.... valueTime time
.... valueDateTime dateTime
.... valuePeriod Period
.... value[x]:valueQuantity 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
Required Pattern: http://unitsofmeasure.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.
... 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.
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... Slices for coding Σ 0..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system
..... coding:SCTCode Σ 0..1 Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Binding: DK TechniquesSCTCodes (example)
...... 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 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Required Pattern: http://snomed.info/sct|http://snomed.info/sct/554471000005108
...... 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) The device used for the measurement. It is recommended that when information about the device is sent, it is contained in the same Bundle as the Observation the device measured.
... referenceRange C 0..* BackboneElement Provides guide for interpretation
Constraints: obs-3
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... low C 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) Low Range, if relevant
.... high C 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) 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.
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... Slices for coding Σ 0..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system
...... coding:LOINC Σ 0..1 Coding LOINC code 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
....... system Σ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
....... version Σ 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
....... code Σ 1..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
...... coding:SNOMEDCT Σ 0..1 Coding SNOMED CT code 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
....... system Σ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://snomed.info/sct
....... version Σ 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
....... code Σ 1..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
...... coding:NPU Σ 0..1 Coding NPU code for the observation. NPU codes are administred by the Danish Health Data Authority.
....... 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 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://npu-terminology.org
....... version Σ 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
....... code Σ 1..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
...... coding:IEEE Σ 0..1 Coding IEEE code 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
....... system Σ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: urn:iso:std:iso:11073:10101
....... version Σ 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
....... code Σ 1..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
...... coding:MedCom Σ 0..1 Coding MedCom code for the observation. MedCom codes are administred by the MedCom.
....... 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 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://medcomfhir.dk/ig/terminology/CodeSystem/medcom-observation-codes
....... version Σ 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
....... code Σ 1..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
...... coding:SKS Σ 0..1 Coding SKS code 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
....... system Σ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: urn:oid:1.2.208.176.2.4
....... version Σ 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
....... code Σ 1..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
.... Slices for value[x] Σ 0..1 Actual component result
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
..... valueQuantity Quantity
..... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
..... valueString string
..... valueBoolean boolean
..... valueInteger integer
..... valueRange Range
..... valueRatio Ratio
..... valueSampledData SampledData
..... valueTime time
..... valueDateTime dateTime
..... valuePeriod Period
..... value[x]:valueQuantity 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
Required Pattern: http://unitsofmeasure.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

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Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Observation.language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.text.status Base required NarrativeStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.identifier.​use Base required IdentifierUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.identifier.​type Base extensible IdentifierType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.status Base required MedComCoreObservationStatus 📦1.8.2 DK MedCom Terminology v2.0
Observation.category Base preferred Observation Category Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.code Base example LOINC Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.value[x]:valueQuantity.​comparator Base required QuantityComparator 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.dataAbsentReason Base extensible DataAbsentReason 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.interpretation Base extensible Observation Interpretation Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.bodySite Base example SNOMED CT Body Structures 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.method Base example Observation Methods 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.method.coding:SCTCode Base example DK TechniquesSCTCodes 📦3.5.0 HL7 FHIR Implementation Guide: DK Core v3.5
Observation.referenceRange.​type Base preferred Observation Reference Range Meaning Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.referenceRange.​appliesTo Base example Observation Reference Range Applies To Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​code Base example LOINC Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​value[x]:valueQuantity.​comparator Base required QuantityComparator 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​dataAbsentReason Base extensible DataAbsentReason 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​interpretation Base extensible Observation Interpretation Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dk-core-observation-mandatory-units error Observation If value is specified then unit and/or code must be specified value.ofType(Quantity).value.exists() implies value.ofType(Quantity).unit.exists() or value.ofType(Quantity).code.exists()
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()
txt-1 error Observation.text.div The narrative SHALL contain only the basic html formatting elements and attributes described in chapters 7-11 (except section 4 of chapter 9) and 15 of the HTML 4.0 standard, <a> elements (either name or href), images and internally contained style attributes htmlChecks()
txt-2 error Observation.text.div The narrative SHALL have some non-whitespace content htmlChecks()

 

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