MedCom HomeCareObservation
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MedCom HomeCareObservation, published by MedCom. This guide is not an authorized publication; it is the continuous build for version 1.1.1-trial-use built by the FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) CI Build. This version is based on the current content of https://github.com/medcomdk/dk_HomeCareObservations/ and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions

Resource Profile: MedComHomeCareObservation ( Experimental )

Official URL: http://medcomfhir.dk/ig/homecareobservation/StructureDefinition/medcom-homecare-observation Version: 1.1.1-trial-use
Draft as of 2025-09-17 Computable Name: MedComHomeCareObservation

This profile is intended to be used in HomeCareObservation to hold information about the observation results.

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
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... text S 0..1 Narrative A summary of the resource content. The narrative text shall always be included when exchanging a MedCom message. All MustSupport elements and extensions shall be included.
This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... 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:All Slices Content/Rules for all slices
...... system SΣ 0..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
...... code SΣ 0..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
...... display SΣ 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
..... coding:LOINC Σ 0..1 Coding LOINC code for the observation
...... system SΣ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
...... code SΣ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
...... display SΣ 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
..... coding:SNOMEDCT Σ 0..1 Coding SNOMED CT code for the observation
...... system SΣ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://snomed.info/sct
...... code SΣ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
...... display SΣ 0..1 string Representation 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 SΣ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: urn:oid:1.2.208.176.2.1
...... code SΣ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Binding: NPUObservationCodesValueSet (preferred)
...... display SΣ 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
..... coding:IEEE Σ 0..1 Coding IEEE code for the observation
...... system SΣ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: urn:iso:std:iso:11073:10101
...... code SΣ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
...... display SΣ 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
..... coding:MedCom Σ 0..1 Coding MedCom code for the observation. MedCom codes are administred by the MedCom.
...... system SΣ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://medcomfhir.dk/ig/terminology/CodeSystem/medcom-observation-codes
...... code SΣ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Binding: MedComObservationValueSet (preferred)
...... display SΣ 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
..... coding:SKS Σ 0..1 Coding SKS code for the observation
...... system SΣ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: urn:oid:1.2.208.176.2.4
...... code SΣ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
...... display SΣ 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
... subject SΣ 1..1 Reference(MedComCorePatient) {b} Who and/or what the observation is about
... Slices for effective[x] Σ 0..1 Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
.... effectiveDateTime dateTime
.... effectivePeriod Period
.... effectiveTiming Timing
.... effectiveInstant instant
.... effective[x]:effectiveDateTime SΣ 0..1 dateTime The date and time the sample was taken (Danish: prøvetegningstidspunkt).
... Slices for value[x] ΣC 0..1 Actual result
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$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 SΣC 0..1 Quantity Actual result
..... value SΣ 0..1 decimal Numerical value (with implicit precision)
Max Length:12
..... 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
.... value[x]:valueString SΣC 0..1 string Actual result
Max Length:12
... interpretation S 0..1 CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
Binding: MedComCoreInterpretationCodesValueset (2.0.0-draft) (required)
... note S 0..* Annotation A comment on the individual result (Danish: Analysekommentar)

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Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSetURI
Observation.statusrequiredMedComCoreObservationStatus
http://medcomfhir.dk/ig/terminology/ValueSet/medcom-core-observation-status|2.0.0-draft
Observation.codeexampleLOINCCodes(a valid code from LOINC)
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.code.coding:NPU.codepreferredNPUObservationCodesValueSet
http://medcomfhir.dk/ig/terminology/ValueSet/npu-observation-codes-valueset
Observation.code.coding:MedCom.codepreferredMedComObservationValueSet
http://medcomfhir.dk/ig/terminology/ValueSet/medcom-observation-valueset
Observation.value[x]:valueQuantity.comparatorrequiredQuantityComparator
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/quantity-comparator|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.interpretationrequiredMedComCoreInterpretationCodesValueset
http://medcomfhir.dk/ig/terminology/ValueSet/medcom-core-interpreation-valueset|2.0.0-draft

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
dk-core-observation-mandatory-unitserrorObservationIf 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-2errorObservationIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3errorObservationIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource
: contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4errorObservationIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated
: contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5errorObservationIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6best practiceObservationA resource should have narrative for robust management
: text.`div`.exists()
ele-1error**ALL** elementsAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1error**ALL** extensionsMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()
obs-6errorObservationdataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present
: dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7errorObservationIf Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present
: value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()

This structure is derived from MedComCoreObservation

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Observation 0..* MedComCoreObservation Measurements and simple assertions
... text S 0..1 Narrative A summary of the resource content. The narrative text shall always be included when exchanging a MedCom message. All MustSupport elements and extensions shall be included.
... code
.... coding 0..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
..... display S 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
.... Slices for coding Content/Rules for all slices
..... coding:LOINC 0..1 Coding LOINC code for the observation
...... display S 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
..... coding:SNOMEDCT 0..1 Coding SNOMED CT code for the observation
...... display S 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
..... coding:NPU 0..1 Coding NPU code for the observation. NPU codes are administred by the Danish Health Data Authority.
...... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Binding: NPUObservationCodesValueSet (preferred)
...... display S 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
..... coding:IEEE 0..1 Coding IEEE code for the observation
...... display S 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
..... coding:MedCom 0..1 Coding MedCom code for the observation. MedCom codes are administred by the MedCom.
...... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Binding: MedComObservationValueSet (preferred)
...... display S 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
..... coding:SKS 0..1 Coding SKS code for the observation
...... display S 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
... Slices for value[x] Content/Rules for all slices
.... value[x]:valueQuantity S 0..1 Quantity Actual result
..... value S 0..1 decimal Numerical value (with implicit precision)
Max Length:12
.... value[x]:valueString S 0..1 string Actual result
Max Length:12
.... coding
..... code 0..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Required Pattern: NI

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Terminology Bindings (Differential)

PathConformanceValueSetURI
Observation.code.coding:NPU.codepreferredNPUObservationCodesValueSet
http://medcomfhir.dk/ig/terminology/ValueSet/npu-observation-codes-valueset
Observation.code.coding:MedCom.codepreferredMedComObservationValueSet
http://medcomfhir.dk/ig/terminology/ValueSet/medcom-observation-valueset
Observation.interpretationrequiredMedComCoreInterpretationCodesValueset
http://medcomfhir.dk/ig/terminology/ValueSet/medcom-core-interpreation-valueset|2.0.0-draft
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Observation C 0..* MedComCoreObservation Measurements and simple assertions
Constraints: obs-6, obs-7, dk-core-observation-mandatory-units
... 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.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
... text S 0..1 Narrative A summary of the resource content. The narrative text shall always be included when exchanging a MedCom message. All MustSupport elements and extensions shall be included.
This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier Σ 0..* Identifier Business Identifier for observation
... 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 ?!SΣ 1..1 code registered | partial | preliminary | final | corrected | cancelled | entered-in-error
Binding: MedComCoreObservationStatus (2.0.0-draft) (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:All Slices Content/Rules for all slices
...... 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 SΣ 0..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
...... version Σ 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
...... code SΣ 0..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
...... display SΣ 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
...... userSelected Σ 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
..... 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 SΣ 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 SΣ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
...... display SΣ 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 SΣ 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 SΣ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
...... display SΣ 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 SΣ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: urn:oid:1.2.208.176.2.1
...... version Σ 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
...... code SΣ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Binding: NPUObservationCodesValueSet (preferred)
...... display SΣ 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 SΣ 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 SΣ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
...... display SΣ 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 SΣ 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 SΣ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Binding: MedComObservationValueSet (preferred)
...... display SΣ 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 SΣ 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 SΣ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
...... display SΣ 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 SΣ 1..1 Reference(MedComCorePatient) {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
... Slices for effective[x] Σ 0..1 Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
.... effectiveDateTime dateTime
.... effectivePeriod Period
.... effectiveTiming Timing
.... effectiveInstant instant
.... effective[x]:effectiveDateTime SΣ 0..1 dateTime The date and time the sample was taken (Danish: prøvetegningstidspunkt).
... issued Σ 0..1 instant Date/Time this version was made available
... performer Σ 0..* Reference(Danish Core Practitioner Profile(3.4.0) | Danish Core Organization Profile(3.4.0) | Danish Core Patient Profile(3.4.0) | PractitionerRole | CareTeam | Danish Core Related Person Profile(3.4.0)) Who is responsible for the observation
... Slices for value[x] ΣC 0..1 Actual result
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$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 SΣC 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 SΣ 0..1 decimal Numerical value (with implicit precision)
Max Length:12
..... 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
.... value[x]:valueString SΣC 0..1 string Actual result
Max Length:12
... dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
... interpretation S 0..1 CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
Binding: MedComCoreInterpretationCodesValueset (2.0.0-draft) (required)
.... 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
Required Pattern: NI
..... 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 S 0..* Annotation A comment on the individual result (Danish: Analysekommentar)
... 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: TechniquesSCTCodes (3.4.0) (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
...... 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 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.
..... 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: urn:oid:1.2.208.176.2.1
....... 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

PathConformanceValueSetURI
Observation.languagepreferredCommonLanguages
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages
From the FHIR Standard
Additional Bindings Purpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
Observation.statusrequiredMedComCoreObservationStatus
http://medcomfhir.dk/ig/terminology/ValueSet/medcom-core-observation-status|2.0.0-draft
Observation.categorypreferredObservationCategoryCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.codeexampleLOINCCodes(a valid code from LOINC)
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.code.coding:NPU.codepreferredNPUObservationCodesValueSet
http://medcomfhir.dk/ig/terminology/ValueSet/npu-observation-codes-valueset
Observation.code.coding:MedCom.codepreferredMedComObservationValueSet
http://medcomfhir.dk/ig/terminology/ValueSet/medcom-observation-valueset
Observation.value[x]:valueQuantity.comparatorrequiredQuantityComparator
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/quantity-comparator|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.interpretationrequiredMedComCoreInterpretationCodesValueset
http://medcomfhir.dk/ig/terminology/ValueSet/medcom-core-interpreation-valueset|2.0.0-draft
Observation.bodySiteexampleSNOMEDCTBodyStructures
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/body-site
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.methodexampleObservationMethods
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-methods
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.method.coding:SCTCodeexampleTechniquesSCTCodes
http://hl7.dk/fhir/core/ValueSet/dk-core-TechniquesSCTCodes|3.4.0
Observation.referenceRange.typepreferredObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-meaning
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.referenceRange.appliesToexampleObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-appliesto
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.codeexampleLOINCCodes(a valid code from LOINC)
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.value[x]:valueQuantity.comparatorrequiredQuantityComparator
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/quantity-comparator|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation
From the FHIR Standard

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
dk-core-observation-mandatory-unitserrorObservationIf 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-2errorObservationIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3errorObservationIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource
: contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4errorObservationIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated
: contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5errorObservationIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6best practiceObservationA resource should have narrative for robust management
: text.`div`.exists()
ele-1error**ALL** elementsAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1error**ALL** extensionsMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()
obs-3errorObservation.referenceRangeMust have at least a low or a high or text
: low.exists() or high.exists() or text.exists()
obs-6errorObservationdataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present
: dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7errorObservationIf Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present
: value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()

This structure is derived from MedComCoreObservation

Summary

Must-Support: 12 elements

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
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... text S 0..1 Narrative A summary of the resource content. The narrative text shall always be included when exchanging a MedCom message. All MustSupport elements and extensions shall be included.
This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... 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:All Slices Content/Rules for all slices
...... system SΣ 0..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
...... code SΣ 0..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
...... display SΣ 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
..... coding:LOINC Σ 0..1 Coding LOINC code for the observation
...... system SΣ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
...... code SΣ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
...... display SΣ 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
..... coding:SNOMEDCT Σ 0..1 Coding SNOMED CT code for the observation
...... system SΣ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://snomed.info/sct
...... code SΣ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
...... display SΣ 0..1 string Representation 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 SΣ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: urn:oid:1.2.208.176.2.1
...... code SΣ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Binding: NPUObservationCodesValueSet (preferred)
...... display SΣ 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
..... coding:IEEE Σ 0..1 Coding IEEE code for the observation
...... system SΣ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: urn:iso:std:iso:11073:10101
...... code SΣ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
...... display SΣ 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
..... coding:MedCom Σ 0..1 Coding MedCom code for the observation. MedCom codes are administred by the MedCom.
...... system SΣ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://medcomfhir.dk/ig/terminology/CodeSystem/medcom-observation-codes
...... code SΣ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Binding: MedComObservationValueSet (preferred)
...... display SΣ 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
..... coding:SKS Σ 0..1 Coding SKS code for the observation
...... system SΣ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: urn:oid:1.2.208.176.2.4
...... code SΣ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
...... display SΣ 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
... subject SΣ 1..1 Reference(MedComCorePatient) {b} Who and/or what the observation is about
... Slices for effective[x] Σ 0..1 Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
.... effectiveDateTime dateTime
.... effectivePeriod Period
.... effectiveTiming Timing
.... effectiveInstant instant
.... effective[x]:effectiveDateTime SΣ 0..1 dateTime The date and time the sample was taken (Danish: prøvetegningstidspunkt).
... Slices for value[x] ΣC 0..1 Actual result
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$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 SΣC 0..1 Quantity Actual result
..... value SΣ 0..1 decimal Numerical value (with implicit precision)
Max Length:12
..... 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
.... value[x]:valueString SΣC 0..1 string Actual result
Max Length:12
... interpretation S 0..1 CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
Binding: MedComCoreInterpretationCodesValueset (2.0.0-draft) (required)
... note S 0..* Annotation A comment on the individual result (Danish: Analysekommentar)

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Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSetURI
Observation.statusrequiredMedComCoreObservationStatus
http://medcomfhir.dk/ig/terminology/ValueSet/medcom-core-observation-status|2.0.0-draft
Observation.codeexampleLOINCCodes(a valid code from LOINC)
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.code.coding:NPU.codepreferredNPUObservationCodesValueSet
http://medcomfhir.dk/ig/terminology/ValueSet/npu-observation-codes-valueset
Observation.code.coding:MedCom.codepreferredMedComObservationValueSet
http://medcomfhir.dk/ig/terminology/ValueSet/medcom-observation-valueset
Observation.value[x]:valueQuantity.comparatorrequiredQuantityComparator
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/quantity-comparator|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.interpretationrequiredMedComCoreInterpretationCodesValueset
http://medcomfhir.dk/ig/terminology/ValueSet/medcom-core-interpreation-valueset|2.0.0-draft

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
dk-core-observation-mandatory-unitserrorObservationIf 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-2errorObservationIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3errorObservationIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource
: contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4errorObservationIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated
: contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5errorObservationIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6best practiceObservationA resource should have narrative for robust management
: text.`div`.exists()
ele-1error**ALL** elementsAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1error**ALL** extensionsMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()
obs-6errorObservationdataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present
: dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7errorObservationIf Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present
: value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()

Differential View

This structure is derived from MedComCoreObservation

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Observation 0..* MedComCoreObservation Measurements and simple assertions
... text S 0..1 Narrative A summary of the resource content. The narrative text shall always be included when exchanging a MedCom message. All MustSupport elements and extensions shall be included.
... code
.... coding 0..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
..... display S 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
.... Slices for coding Content/Rules for all slices
..... coding:LOINC 0..1 Coding LOINC code for the observation
...... display S 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
..... coding:SNOMEDCT 0..1 Coding SNOMED CT code for the observation
...... display S 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
..... coding:NPU 0..1 Coding NPU code for the observation. NPU codes are administred by the Danish Health Data Authority.
...... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Binding: NPUObservationCodesValueSet (preferred)
...... display S 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
..... coding:IEEE 0..1 Coding IEEE code for the observation
...... display S 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
..... coding:MedCom 0..1 Coding MedCom code for the observation. MedCom codes are administred by the MedCom.
...... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Binding: MedComObservationValueSet (preferred)
...... display S 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
..... coding:SKS 0..1 Coding SKS code for the observation
...... display S 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
... Slices for value[x] Content/Rules for all slices
.... value[x]:valueQuantity S 0..1 Quantity Actual result
..... value S 0..1 decimal Numerical value (with implicit precision)
Max Length:12
.... value[x]:valueString S 0..1 string Actual result
Max Length:12
.... coding
..... code 0..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Required Pattern: NI

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Terminology Bindings (Differential)

PathConformanceValueSetURI
Observation.code.coding:NPU.codepreferredNPUObservationCodesValueSet
http://medcomfhir.dk/ig/terminology/ValueSet/npu-observation-codes-valueset
Observation.code.coding:MedCom.codepreferredMedComObservationValueSet
http://medcomfhir.dk/ig/terminology/ValueSet/medcom-observation-valueset
Observation.interpretationrequiredMedComCoreInterpretationCodesValueset
http://medcomfhir.dk/ig/terminology/ValueSet/medcom-core-interpreation-valueset|2.0.0-draft

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 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.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
... text S 0..1 Narrative A summary of the resource content. The narrative text shall always be included when exchanging a MedCom message. All MustSupport elements and extensions shall be included.
This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier Σ 0..* Identifier Business Identifier for observation
... 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 ?!SΣ 1..1 code registered | partial | preliminary | final | corrected | cancelled | entered-in-error
Binding: MedComCoreObservationStatus (2.0.0-draft) (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:All Slices Content/Rules for all slices
...... 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 SΣ 0..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
...... version Σ 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
...... code SΣ 0..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
...... display SΣ 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
...... userSelected Σ 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
..... 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 SΣ 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 SΣ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
...... display SΣ 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 SΣ 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 SΣ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
...... display SΣ 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 SΣ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: urn:oid:1.2.208.176.2.1
...... version Σ 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
...... code SΣ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Binding: NPUObservationCodesValueSet (preferred)
...... display SΣ 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 SΣ 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 SΣ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
...... display SΣ 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 SΣ 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 SΣ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Binding: MedComObservationValueSet (preferred)
...... display SΣ 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 SΣ 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 SΣ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
...... display SΣ 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 SΣ 1..1 Reference(MedComCorePatient) {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
... Slices for effective[x] Σ 0..1 Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
.... effectiveDateTime dateTime
.... effectivePeriod Period
.... effectiveTiming Timing
.... effectiveInstant instant
.... effective[x]:effectiveDateTime SΣ 0..1 dateTime The date and time the sample was taken (Danish: prøvetegningstidspunkt).
... issued Σ 0..1 instant Date/Time this version was made available
... performer Σ 0..* Reference(Danish Core Practitioner Profile(3.4.0) | Danish Core Organization Profile(3.4.0) | Danish Core Patient Profile(3.4.0) | PractitionerRole | CareTeam | Danish Core Related Person Profile(3.4.0)) Who is responsible for the observation
... Slices for value[x] ΣC 0..1 Actual result
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$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 SΣC 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 SΣ 0..1 decimal Numerical value (with implicit precision)
Max Length:12
..... 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
.... value[x]:valueString SΣC 0..1 string Actual result
Max Length:12
... dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
... interpretation S 0..1 CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
Binding: MedComCoreInterpretationCodesValueset (2.0.0-draft) (required)
.... 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
Required Pattern: NI
..... 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 S 0..* Annotation A comment on the individual result (Danish: Analysekommentar)
... 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: TechniquesSCTCodes (3.4.0) (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
...... 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 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.
..... 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: urn:oid:1.2.208.176.2.1
....... 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

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSetURI
Observation.languagepreferredCommonLanguages
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages
From the FHIR Standard
Additional Bindings Purpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
Observation.statusrequiredMedComCoreObservationStatus
http://medcomfhir.dk/ig/terminology/ValueSet/medcom-core-observation-status|2.0.0-draft
Observation.categorypreferredObservationCategoryCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.codeexampleLOINCCodes(a valid code from LOINC)
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.code.coding:NPU.codepreferredNPUObservationCodesValueSet
http://medcomfhir.dk/ig/terminology/ValueSet/npu-observation-codes-valueset
Observation.code.coding:MedCom.codepreferredMedComObservationValueSet
http://medcomfhir.dk/ig/terminology/ValueSet/medcom-observation-valueset
Observation.value[x]:valueQuantity.comparatorrequiredQuantityComparator
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/quantity-comparator|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.interpretationrequiredMedComCoreInterpretationCodesValueset
http://medcomfhir.dk/ig/terminology/ValueSet/medcom-core-interpreation-valueset|2.0.0-draft
Observation.bodySiteexampleSNOMEDCTBodyStructures
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/body-site
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.methodexampleObservationMethods
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-methods
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.method.coding:SCTCodeexampleTechniquesSCTCodes
http://hl7.dk/fhir/core/ValueSet/dk-core-TechniquesSCTCodes|3.4.0
Observation.referenceRange.typepreferredObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-meaning
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.referenceRange.appliesToexampleObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-appliesto
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.codeexampleLOINCCodes(a valid code from LOINC)
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.value[x]:valueQuantity.comparatorrequiredQuantityComparator
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/quantity-comparator|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation
From the FHIR Standard

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
dk-core-observation-mandatory-unitserrorObservationIf 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-2errorObservationIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3errorObservationIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource
: contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4errorObservationIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated
: contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5errorObservationIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6best practiceObservationA resource should have narrative for robust management
: text.`div`.exists()
ele-1error**ALL** elementsAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1error**ALL** extensionsMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()
obs-3errorObservation.referenceRangeMust have at least a low or a high or text
: low.exists() or high.exists() or text.exists()
obs-6errorObservationdataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present
: dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7errorObservationIf Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present
: value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()

This structure is derived from MedComCoreObservation

Summary

Must-Support: 12 elements

 

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