Person-Centered Outcomes
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Person-Centered Outcomes, published by HL7 International / Patient Care. This guide is not an authorized publication; it is the continuous build for version 0.2.0 built by the FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) CI Build. This version is based on the current content of https://github.com/mtnlotus/pco-ig/ and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions

Resource Profile: PCOGoalProfile - Detailed Descriptions

Draft as of 2024-12-13

Definitions for the pco-goal-profile resource profile.

Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be found here

0. Goal
2. Goal.category
Control1..?
Must Supporttrue
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Goal.category. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • pattern @ $this
  • 4. Goal.category:pco-goal
    Slice Namepco-goal
    ShortPerson-Centered Goal category
    Control1..1
    Must Supporttrue
    Pattern Value{
      "coding" : [{
        "system" : "http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pco/CodeSystem/pco-codes",
        "code" : "person-centered-goal"
      }]
    }
    6. Goal.category:goal-domain
    Slice Namegoal-domain
    ShortPerson-Centered Outcome domain category
    Control0..*
    BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from PCO Domain Categories
    (preferred to http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pco/ValueSet/pco-domain-category-valueset)
    Must Supporttrue
    8. Goal.start[x]
    Control1..?
    Typedate, CodeableConcept
    [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    10. Goal.expressedBy
    TypeReference(US Core Patient Profile, US Core Practitioner Profile, US Core RelatedPerson Profile)
    Must Supporttrue
    Must Support TypesNo must-support rules about the choice of types/profiles
    12. Goal.addresses
    TypeReference(Condition, Observation, RiskAssessment)
    SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Goal.addresses. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
    • profile @ resolve()
    • 14. Goal.addresses:SupportedAddresses
      Slice NameSupportedAddresses
      ShortWhat Matters Assessment or Statement
      Control0..*
      TypeReference(What Matters Assessment, What Matters Statement)
      Must Supporttrue
      Must Support TypesNo must-support rules about the choice of types/profiles
      Requirements

      When a goal addresses PCO what matters most observations, Goal.addresses should reference instances that comply with the PCO What Matters Assessment profiles. However, references to other instance types are also possible.

      Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be found here

      0. Goal
      Definition

      -


      Describes the intended objective(s) for a patient, group or organization care, for example, weight loss, restoring an activity of daily living, obtaining herd immunity via immunization, meeting a process improvement objective, etc.

      ShortDescribes the intended objective(s) for a patient, group or organization
      Comments

      -


      Goal can be achieving a particular change or merely maintaining a current state or even slowing a decline.

      Control0..*
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Invariantsdom-2: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources (contained.contained.empty())
      dom-3: 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: 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: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label (contained.meta.security.empty())
      dom-6: A resource should have narrative for robust management (text.`div`.exists())
      2. Goal.implicitRules
      Definition

      A reference to a set of rules that were followed when the resource was constructed, and which must be understood when processing the content. Often, this is a reference to an implementation guide that defines the special rules along with other profiles etc.

      ShortA set of rules under which this content was created
      Comments

      Asserting this rule set restricts the content to be only understood by a limited set of trading partners. This inherently limits the usefulness of the data in the long term. However, the existing health eco-system is highly fractured, and not yet ready to define, collect, and exchange data in a generally computable sense. Wherever possible, implementers and/or specification writers should avoid using this element. Often, when used, the URL is a reference to an implementation guide that defines these special rules as part of it's narrative along with other profiles, value sets, etc.

      Control0..1
      Typeuri
      Is Modifiertrue because This element is labeled as a modifier because the implicit rules may provide additional knowledge about the resource that modifies it's meaning or interpretation
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      4. Goal.modifierExtension
      Definition

      May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource and that modifies the understanding of the element that contains it and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

      Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

      ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored
      Comments

      There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

      Control0..*
      TypeExtension
      Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the resource that contains them
      Summaryfalse
      Requirements

      Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

      Alternate Namesextensions, user content
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      6. Goal.lifecycleStatus
      Definition

      The state of the goal throughout its lifecycle.

      Short(USCDI) proposed | planned | accepted | active | on-hold | completed | cancelled | entered-in-error | rejectedproposed | planned | accepted | active | on-hold | completed | cancelled | entered-in-error | rejected
      Comments

      This element is labeled as a modifier because the lifecycleStatus contains codes that mark the resource as not currently valid.

      Control1..1
      BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from GoalLifecycleStatushttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/goal-status|4.0.1
      (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/goal-status)
      Typecode
      Is Modifiertrue because This element is labelled as a modifier because it is a status element that contains status entered-in-error which means that the resource should not be treated as valid
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Must Supporttrue
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      Allows knowing whether goal needs to be further tracked.

      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      8. Goal.category
      Definition

      Indicates a category the goal falls within.

      ShortE.g. Treatment, dietary, behavioral, etc.
      Control10..*
      BindingFor example codes, see GoalCategoryhttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/goal-category
      (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/goal-category)

      Codes for grouping and sorting goals.

      TypeCodeableConcept
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supporttrue
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      Allows goals to be filtered and sorted.

      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Goal.category. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
      • pattern @ $this
      • 10. Goal.category:pco-goal
        Slice Namepco-goal
        Definition

        Indicates a category the goal falls within.

        ShortPerson-Centered Goal categoryE.g. Treatment, dietary, behavioral, etc.
        Control10..1*
        BindingFor example codes, see GoalCategoryhttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/goal-category
        (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/goal-category)

        Codes for grouping and sorting goals.

        TypeCodeableConcept
        Is Modifierfalse
        Must Supporttrue
        Summarytrue
        Requirements

        Allows goals to be filtered and sorted.

        Pattern Value{
          "coding" : [{
            "system" : "http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pco/CodeSystem/pco-codes",
            "code" : "person-centered-goal"
          }]
        }
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        12. Goal.category:goal-domain
        Slice Namegoal-domain
        Definition

        Indicates a category the goal falls within.

        ShortPerson-Centered Outcome domain categoryE.g. Treatment, dietary, behavioral, etc.
        Control0..*
        BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from For example codes, see PCO Domain Categorieshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/goal-category
        (preferred to http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pco/ValueSet/pco-domain-category-valueset)
        TypeCodeableConcept
        Is Modifierfalse
        Must Supporttrue
        Summarytrue
        Requirements

        Allows goals to be filtered and sorted.

        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        14. Goal.description
        Definition

        Human-readable and/or coded description of a specific desired objective of care, such as "control blood pressure" or "negotiate an obstacle course" or "dance with child at wedding".

        Short(USCDI) Code or text describing goalCode or text describing goal
        Comments

        If no code is available, use CodeableConcept.text.

        Control1..1
        BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from For example codes, see US Core Goal Codeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/clinical-findings
        (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/ValueSet/us-core-goal-description)

        Value set to describe the Goal


        Codes providing the details of a particular goal. This will generally be system or implementation guide-specific. In many systems, only the text element will be used.

        TypeCodeableConcept
        Is Modifierfalse
        Must Supporttrue
        Summarytrue
        Requirements

        Without a description of what's trying to be achieved, element has no purpose.

        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        16. Goal.subject
        Definition

        Identifies the patient, group or organization for whom the goal is being established.

        Short(USCDI) Who this goal is intended forWho this goal is intended for
        Control1..1
        TypeReference(US Core Patient Profile, Patient, Group, Organization)
        Is Modifierfalse
        Must Supporttrue
        Summarytrue
        Requirements

        Subject is optional to support annonymized reporting.

        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        18. Goal.start[x]
        Definition

        The date or event after which the goal should begin being pursued.

        Short(USCDI) When goal pursuit beginsWhen goal pursuit begins
        Control10..1
        Typedate, CodeableConcept
        [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
        Is Modifierfalse
        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
        Must Supporttrue
        Must Support Typesdate
        Summarytrue
        Requirements

        Goals can be established prior to there being an intention to start pursuing them; e.g. Goals for post-surgical recovery established prior to surgery.

        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        20. Goal.target
        Definition

        Indicates what should be done by when.

        Short(USCDI) Target outcome for the goalTarget outcome for the goal
        Comments

        When multiple targets are present for a single goal instance, all targets must be met for the overall goal to be met.

        Control0..*
        This element is affected by the following invariants: gol-1
        TypeBackboneElement
        Is Modifierfalse
        Must Supporttrue
        Summaryfalse
        Requirements

        Allows the progress of the goal to be monitored against an observation or due date. Target is 0..* to support Observations with multiple components, such as blood pressure goals with both a systolic and diastolic target.

        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        gol-1: Goal.target.measure is required if Goal.target.detail is populated ((detail.exists() and measure.exists()) or detail.exists().not())
        gol-1: Goal.target.measure is required if Goal.target.detail is populated ((detail.exists() and measure.exists()) or detail.exists().not())
        22. Goal.target.modifierExtension
        Definition

        May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

        Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

        ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
        Comments

        There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

        Control0..*
        TypeExtension
        Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
        Summarytrue
        Requirements

        Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

        Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
        24. Goal.target.due[x]
        Definition

        Indicates either the date or the duration after start by which the goal should be met.

        Short(USCDI) Reach goal on or beforeReach goal on or before
        Control0..1
        TypeChoice of: date, Duration
        [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
        Is Modifierfalse
        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
        Must Supporttrue
        Must Support Typesdate
        Summarytrue
        Requirements

        Identifies when the goal should be evaluated.

        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        26. Goal.expressedBy
        Definition

        Indicates whose goal this is - patient goal, practitioner goal, etc.

        ShortWho's responsible for creating Goal?
        Comments

        This is the individual responsible for establishing the goal, not necessarily who recorded it. (For that, use the Provenance resource.).

        Control0..1
        TypeReference(US Core Patient Profile, US Core Practitioner Profile, US Core RelatedPerson Profile, Patient, Practitioner, PractitionerRole, RelatedPerson)
        Is Modifierfalse
        Must Supporttrue
        Must Support TypesNo must-support rules about the choice of types/profiles
        Summarytrue
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        28. Goal.addresses
        Definition

        The identified conditions and other health record elements that are intended to be addressed by the goal.

        ShortIssues addressed by this goal
        Control0..*
        TypeReference(Condition, Observation, RiskAssessment, MedicationStatement, NutritionOrder, ServiceRequest)
        Is Modifierfalse
        Summaryfalse
        Requirements

        Allows specific goals to explicitly linked to the concerns they're dealing with - makes the goal more understandable.

        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Goal.addresses. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
        • profile @ resolve()
        • 30. Goal.addresses:SupportedAddresses
          Slice NameSupportedAddresses
          Definition

          The identified conditions and other health record elements that are intended to be addressed by the goal.

          ShortWhat Matters Assessment or StatementIssues addressed by this goal
          Control0..*
          TypeReference(What Matters Assessment, What Matters Statement, Condition, Observation, MedicationStatement, NutritionOrder, ServiceRequest, RiskAssessment)
          Is Modifierfalse
          Must Supporttrue
          Must Support TypesNo must-support rules about the choice of types/profiles
          Summaryfalse
          Requirements

          When a goal addresses PCO what matters most observations, Goal.addresses should reference instances that comply with the PCO What Matters Assessment profiles. However, references to other instance types are also possible.


          Allows specific goals to explicitly linked to the concerns they're dealing with - makes the goal more understandable.

          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))

          Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be found here

          0. Goal
          Definition

          -

          ShortDescribes the intended objective(s) for a patient, group or organization
          Comments

          -

          Control0..*
          Is Modifierfalse
          Must Supportfalse
          Summaryfalse
          Invariantsdom-2: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources (contained.contained.empty())
          dom-3: 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: 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: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label (contained.meta.security.empty())
          dom-6: A resource should have narrative for robust management (text.`div`.exists())
          2. Goal.id
          Definition

          The logical id of the resource, as used in the URL for the resource. Once assigned, this value never changes.

          ShortLogical id of this artifact
          Comments

          The only time that a resource does not have an id is when it is being submitted to the server using a create operation.

          Control0..1
          Typeid
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summarytrue
          4. Goal.meta
          Definition

          The metadata about the resource. This is content that is maintained by the infrastructure. Changes to the content might not always be associated with version changes to the resource.

          ShortMetadata about the resource
          Control0..1
          TypeMeta
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summarytrue
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          6. Goal.implicitRules
          Definition

          A reference to a set of rules that were followed when the resource was constructed, and which must be understood when processing the content. Often, this is a reference to an implementation guide that defines the special rules along with other profiles etc.

          ShortA set of rules under which this content was created
          Comments

          Asserting this rule set restricts the content to be only understood by a limited set of trading partners. This inherently limits the usefulness of the data in the long term. However, the existing health eco-system is highly fractured, and not yet ready to define, collect, and exchange data in a generally computable sense. Wherever possible, implementers and/or specification writers should avoid using this element. Often, when used, the URL is a reference to an implementation guide that defines these special rules as part of it's narrative along with other profiles, value sets, etc.

          Control0..1
          Typeuri
          Is Modifiertrue because This element is labeled as a modifier because the implicit rules may provide additional knowledge about the resource that modifies it's meaning or interpretation
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Summarytrue
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          8. Goal.language
          Definition

          The base language in which the resource is written.

          ShortLanguage of the resource content
          Comments

          Language is provided to support indexing and accessibility (typically, services such as text to speech use the language tag). The html language tag in the narrative applies to the narrative. The language tag on the resource may be used to specify the language of other presentations generated from the data in the resource. Not all the content has to be in the base language. The Resource.language should not be assumed to apply to the narrative automatically. If a language is specified, it should it also be specified on the div element in the html (see rules in HTML5 for information about the relationship between xml:lang and the html lang attribute).

          Control0..1
          BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from CommonLanguages
          (preferred to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages)

          A human language.

          Additional BindingsPurpose
          AllLanguagesMax Binding
          Typecode
          Is Modifierfalse
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Summaryfalse
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          10. Goal.text
          Definition

          A human-readable narrative that contains a summary of the resource and can be used to represent the content of the resource to a human. The narrative need not encode all the structured data, but is required to contain sufficient detail to make it "clinically safe" for a human to just read the narrative. Resource definitions may define what content should be represented in the narrative to ensure clinical safety.

          ShortText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
          Comments

          Contained resources do not have narrative. Resources that are not contained SHOULD have a narrative. In some cases, a resource may only have text with little or no additional discrete data (as long as all minOccurs=1 elements are satisfied). This may be necessary for data from legacy systems where information is captured as a "text blob" or where text is additionally entered raw or narrated and encoded information is added later.

          Control0..1
          TypeNarrative
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summaryfalse
          Alternate Namesnarrative, html, xhtml, display
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          12. Goal.contained
          Definition

          These resources do not have an independent existence apart from the resource that contains them - they cannot be identified independently, and nor can they have their own independent transaction scope.

          ShortContained, inline Resources
          Comments

          This should never be done when the content can be identified properly, as once identification is lost, it is extremely difficult (and context dependent) to restore it again. Contained resources may have profiles and tags In their meta elements, but SHALL NOT have security labels.

          Control0..*
          TypeResource
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summaryfalse
          Alternate Namesinline resources, anonymous resources, contained resources
          14. Goal.extension
          Definition

          May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

          ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
          Comments

          There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

          Control0..*
          TypeExtension
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summaryfalse
          Alternate Namesextensions, user content
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
          16. Goal.modifierExtension
          Definition

          May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource and that modifies the understanding of the element that contains it and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

          Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

          ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored
          Comments

          There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

          Control0..*
          TypeExtension
          Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the resource that contains them
          Summaryfalse
          Requirements

          Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

          Alternate Namesextensions, user content
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
          18. Goal.identifier
          Definition

          Business identifiers assigned to this goal by the performer or other systems which remain constant as the resource is updated and propagates from server to server.

          ShortExternal Ids for this goal
          Comments

          This is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion). It is best practice for the identifier to only appear on a single resource instance, however business practices may occasionally dictate that multiple resource instances with the same identifier can exist - possibly even with different resource types. For example, multiple Patient and a Person resource instance might share the same social insurance number.

          NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
          Control0..*
          TypeIdentifier
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summaryfalse
          Requirements

          Allows identification of the goal as it is known by various participating systems and in a way that remains consistent across servers.

          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          20. Goal.lifecycleStatus
          Definition

          The state of the goal throughout its lifecycle.

          Short(USCDI) proposed | planned | accepted | active | on-hold | completed | cancelled | entered-in-error | rejected
          Comments

          This element is labeled as a modifier because the lifecycleStatus contains codes that mark the resource as not currently valid.

          Control1..1
          BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from GoalLifecycleStatus
          (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/goal-status)
          Typecode
          Is Modifiertrue because This element is labelled as a modifier because it is a status element that contains status entered-in-error which means that the resource should not be treated as valid
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Must Supporttrue
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          Allows knowing whether goal needs to be further tracked.

          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          22. Goal.achievementStatus
          Definition

          Describes the progression, or lack thereof, towards the goal against the target.

          Shortin-progress | improving | worsening | no-change | achieved | sustaining | not-achieved | no-progress | not-attainable
          Control0..1
          BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from GoalAchievementStatus
          (preferred to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/goal-achievement)

          Indicates the progression, or lack thereof, towards the goal against the target.

          TypeCodeableConcept
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summarytrue
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          24. Goal.category
          Definition

          Indicates a category the goal falls within.

          ShortE.g. Treatment, dietary, behavioral, etc.
          Control1..*
          BindingFor example codes, see GoalCategory
          (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/goal-category)

          Codes for grouping and sorting goals.

          TypeCodeableConcept
          Is Modifierfalse
          Must Supporttrue
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          Allows goals to be filtered and sorted.

          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Goal.category. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
          • pattern @ $this
          • 26. Goal.category:pco-goal
            Slice Namepco-goal
            Definition

            Indicates a category the goal falls within.

            ShortPerson-Centered Goal category
            Control1..1
            BindingFor example codes, see GoalCategory
            (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/goal-category)

            Codes for grouping and sorting goals.

            TypeCodeableConcept
            Is Modifierfalse
            Must Supporttrue
            Summarytrue
            Requirements

            Allows goals to be filtered and sorted.

            Pattern Value{
              "coding" : [{
                "system" : "http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pco/CodeSystem/pco-codes",
                "code" : "person-centered-goal"
              }]
            }
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            28. Goal.category:goal-domain
            Slice Namegoal-domain
            Definition

            Indicates a category the goal falls within.

            ShortPerson-Centered Outcome domain category
            Control0..*
            BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from PCO Domain Categories
            (preferred to http://hl7.org/fhir/us/pco/ValueSet/pco-domain-category-valueset)
            TypeCodeableConcept
            Is Modifierfalse
            Must Supporttrue
            Summarytrue
            Requirements

            Allows goals to be filtered and sorted.

            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            30. Goal.priority
            Definition

            Identifies the mutually agreed level of importance associated with reaching/sustaining the goal.

            Shorthigh-priority | medium-priority | low-priority
            Comments

            Extensions are available to track priorities as established by each participant (i.e. Priority from the patient's perspective, different practitioners' perspectives, family member's perspectives)

            The ordinal extension on Coding can be used to convey a numerically comparable ranking to priority. (Keep in mind that different coding systems may use a "low value=important".

            Control0..1
            BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from GoalPriority
            (preferred to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/goal-priority)

            The level of importance associated with a goal.

            TypeCodeableConcept
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summarytrue
            Requirements

            Used for sorting and presenting goals.

            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            32. Goal.description
            Definition

            Human-readable and/or coded description of a specific desired objective of care, such as "control blood pressure" or "negotiate an obstacle course" or "dance with child at wedding".

            Short(USCDI) Code or text describing goal
            Comments

            If no code is available, use CodeableConcept.text.

            Control1..1
            BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from US Core Goal Codes
            (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/ValueSet/us-core-goal-description)

            Value set to describe the Goal

            TypeCodeableConcept
            Is Modifierfalse
            Must Supporttrue
            Summarytrue
            Requirements

            Without a description of what's trying to be achieved, element has no purpose.

            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            34. Goal.subject
            Definition

            Identifies the patient, group or organization for whom the goal is being established.

            Short(USCDI) Who this goal is intended for
            Control1..1
            TypeReference(US Core Patient Profile)
            Is Modifierfalse
            Must Supporttrue
            Summarytrue
            Requirements

            Subject is optional to support annonymized reporting.

            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            36. Goal.start[x]
            Definition

            The date or event after which the goal should begin being pursued.

            Short(USCDI) When goal pursuit begins
            Control1..1
            Typedate
            [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
            Is Modifierfalse
            Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
            Must Supporttrue
            Must Support Typesdate
            Summarytrue
            Requirements

            Goals can be established prior to there being an intention to start pursuing them; e.g. Goals for post-surgical recovery established prior to surgery.

            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            38. Goal.target
            Definition

            Indicates what should be done by when.

            Short(USCDI) Target outcome for the goal
            Comments

            When multiple targets are present for a single goal instance, all targets must be met for the overall goal to be met.

            Control0..*
            This element is affected by the following invariants: gol-1
            TypeBackboneElement
            Is Modifierfalse
            Must Supporttrue
            Summaryfalse
            Requirements

            Allows the progress of the goal to be monitored against an observation or due date. Target is 0..* to support Observations with multiple components, such as blood pressure goals with both a systolic and diastolic target.

            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            gol-1: Goal.target.measure is required if Goal.target.detail is populated ((detail.exists() and measure.exists()) or detail.exists().not())
            40. Goal.target.id
            Definition

            Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

            ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
            Control0..1
            Typestring
            Is Modifierfalse
            XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
            Summaryfalse
            42. Goal.target.extension
            Definition

            May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

            ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
            Comments

            There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

            Control0..*
            TypeExtension
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summaryfalse
            Alternate Namesextensions, user content
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
            44. Goal.target.modifierExtension
            Definition

            May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

            Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

            ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
            Comments

            There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

            Control0..*
            TypeExtension
            Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
            Summarytrue
            Requirements

            Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

            Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
            46. Goal.target.measure
            Definition

            The parameter whose value is being tracked, e.g. body weight, blood pressure, or hemoglobin A1c level.

            ShortThe parameter whose value is being tracked
            Control0..1
            This element is affected by the following invariants: gol-1
            BindingFor example codes, see LOINCCodes
            (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes)

            Codes to identify the value being tracked, e.g. body weight, blood pressure, or hemoglobin A1c level.

            TypeCodeableConcept
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summarytrue
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            48. Goal.target.detail[x]
            Definition

            The target value of the focus to be achieved to signify the fulfillment of the goal, e.g. 150 pounds, 7.0%. Either the high or low or both values of the range can be specified. When a low value is missing, it indicates that the goal is achieved at any focus value at or below the high value. Similarly, if the high value is missing, it indicates that the goal is achieved at any focus value at or above the low value.

            ShortThe target value to be achieved
            Comments

            A CodeableConcept with just a text would be used instead of a string if the field was usually coded, or if the type associated with the Goal.target.measure defines a coded value.

            Control0..1
            This element is affected by the following invariants: gol-1
            Binding

            Codes to identify the target value of the focus to be achieved to signify the fulfillment of the goal.

            TypeChoice of: Quantity, Range, CodeableConcept, string, boolean, integer, Ratio
            [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
            Is Modifierfalse
            Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
            Summarytrue
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            50. Goal.target.due[x]
            Definition

            Indicates either the date or the duration after start by which the goal should be met.

            Short(USCDI) Reach goal on or before
            Control0..1
            TypeChoice of: date, Duration
            [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
            Is Modifierfalse
            Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
            Must Supporttrue
            Must Support Typesdate
            Summarytrue
            Requirements

            Identifies when the goal should be evaluated.

            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            52. Goal.statusDate
            Definition

            Identifies when the current status. I.e. When initially created, when achieved, when cancelled, etc.

            ShortWhen goal status took effect
            Comments

            To see the date for past statuses, query history.

            Control0..1
            Typedate
            Is Modifierfalse
            Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
            Summarytrue
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            54. Goal.statusReason
            Definition

            Captures the reason for the current status.

            ShortReason for current status
            Comments

            This will typically be captured for statuses such as rejected, on-hold or cancelled, but could be present for others.

            Control0..1
            Typestring
            Is Modifierfalse
            Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
            Summaryfalse
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            56. Goal.expressedBy
            Definition

            Indicates whose goal this is - patient goal, practitioner goal, etc.

            ShortWho's responsible for creating Goal?
            Comments

            This is the individual responsible for establishing the goal, not necessarily who recorded it. (For that, use the Provenance resource.).

            Control0..1
            TypeReference(US Core Patient Profile, US Core Practitioner Profile, US Core RelatedPerson Profile)
            Is Modifierfalse
            Must Supporttrue
            Must Support TypesNo must-support rules about the choice of types/profiles
            Summarytrue
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            58. Goal.addresses
            Definition

            The identified conditions and other health record elements that are intended to be addressed by the goal.

            ShortIssues addressed by this goal
            Control0..*
            TypeReference(Condition, Observation, RiskAssessment)
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summaryfalse
            Requirements

            Allows specific goals to explicitly linked to the concerns they're dealing with - makes the goal more understandable.

            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Goal.addresses. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
            • profile @ resolve()
            • 60. Goal.addresses:SupportedAddresses
              Slice NameSupportedAddresses
              Definition

              The identified conditions and other health record elements that are intended to be addressed by the goal.

              ShortWhat Matters Assessment or Statement
              Control0..*
              TypeReference(What Matters Assessment, What Matters Statement)
              Is Modifierfalse
              Must Supporttrue
              Must Support TypesNo must-support rules about the choice of types/profiles
              Summaryfalse
              Requirements

              When a goal addresses PCO what matters most observations, Goal.addresses should reference instances that comply with the PCO What Matters Assessment profiles. However, references to other instance types are also possible.

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              62. Goal.note
              Definition

              Any comments related to the goal.

              ShortComments about the goal
              Comments

              May be used for progress notes, concerns or other related information that doesn't actually describe the goal itself.

              Control0..*
              TypeAnnotation
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summaryfalse
              Requirements

              There's a need to capture information about the goal that doesn't actually describe the goal.

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              64. Goal.outcomeCode
              Definition

              Identifies the change (or lack of change) at the point when the status of the goal is assessed.

              ShortWhat result was achieved regarding the goal?
              Comments

              Note that this should not duplicate the goal status.

              Control0..*
              BindingFor example codes, see SNOMEDCTClinicalFindings
              (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/clinical-findings)

              The result of the goal; e.g. "25% increase in shoulder mobility", "Anxiety reduced to moderate levels". "15 kg weight loss sustained over 6 months".

              TypeCodeableConcept
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summaryfalse
              Requirements

              Outcome tracking is a key aspect of care planning.

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              66. Goal.outcomeReference
              Definition

              Details of what's changed (or not changed).

              ShortObservation that resulted from goal
              Comments

              The goal outcome is independent of the outcome of the related activities. For example, if the Goal is to achieve a target body weight of 150 lb and a care plan activity is defined to diet, then the care plan’s activity outcome could be calories consumed whereas goal outcome is an observation for the actual body weight measured.

              Control0..*
              TypeReference(Observation)
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summaryfalse
              Requirements

              Outcome tracking is a key aspect of care planning.

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))