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Resource Profile: NL Generic Functions Localization DocumentReference Profile

Official URL: http://nuts-foundation.github.io/nl-generic-functions-ig/StructureDefinition/nl-gf-localization-documentreference Version: 0.3.0
Draft as of 2026-10-27 Computable Name: NlGfLocalizationDocumentReference

A DocumentReference profile for registering the availability of patient data at healthcare organizations for localization services. This profile is used to indicate that certain patient data is available at a specific organization and can be accessed for localization purposes.

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Formal Views of Profile Content

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

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
DocumentReference 0..* DocumentReference A reference to a document
DocumentReference.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
DocumentReference.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
DocumentReference.status This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code current | superseded | entered-in-error
Binding: DocumentReferenceStatus (required): The status of the document reference.
DocumentReference.type This element is included in summaries. 1..1 CodeableConcept Kind of document (LOINC if possible)
Binding: DocumentTypeValueSet (preferred): Precise type of clinical document.
DocumentReference.subject This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(Patient | Practitioner | Group | Device) Who/what is the subject of the document
DocumentReference.custodian 1..1 Reference(Organization) Organization which maintains the document
DocumentReference.content This element is included in summaries. 1..* BackboneElement Document referenced
DocumentReference.content.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
DocumentReference.content.attachment This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Attachment Where to access the document
DocumentReference.content.attachment.contentType This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code Mime type of the content, with charset etc.
Binding: Mime Types (required): The mime type of an attachment. Any valid mime type is allowed.
Example General: text/plain; charset=UTF-8, image/png
DocumentReference.content.attachment.url This element is included in summaries. 1..1 url Uri where the data can be found
Example General: http://www.acme.com/logo-small.png

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Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
DocumentReference.status Base required DocumentReferenceStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DocumentReference.type Base preferred Document Type Value Set 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DocumentReference.content.​attachment.contentType Base required MimeType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error DocumentReference If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error DocumentReference If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4 error DocumentReference If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5 error DocumentReference If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice DocumentReference A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()

This structure is derived from DocumentReference

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
DocumentReference 0..* DocumentReference A reference to a document
DocumentReference.type 1..1 CodeableConcept Kind of document (LOINC if possible)
DocumentReference.subject 1..1 Reference(Patient | Practitioner | Group | Device) Who/what is the subject of the document
DocumentReference.subject.reference 0..0 Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
DocumentReference.subject.identifier
DocumentReference.subject.identifier.system 0..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Required Pattern: http://fhir.nl/fhir/NamingSystem/pseudo-bsn (extensions allowed)
DocumentReference.custodian 1..1 Reference(Organization) Organization which maintains the document
DocumentReference.custodian.reference 0..0 Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
DocumentReference.custodian.identifier
DocumentReference.custodian.identifier.system 0..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Required Pattern: http://fhir.nl/fhir/NamingSystem/ura (extensions allowed)
DocumentReference.content.attachment
DocumentReference.content.attachment.contentType 1..1 code Mime type of the content, with charset etc.
DocumentReference.content.attachment.url 1..1 url Uri where the data can be found

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NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
DocumentReference 0..* DocumentReference A reference to a document
DocumentReference.id This element is included in summaries. 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
DocumentReference.meta This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
DocumentReference.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
DocumentReference.language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
DocumentReference.text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
DocumentReference.contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
DocumentReference.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
DocumentReference.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
DocumentReference.masterIdentifier This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Identifier Master Version Specific Identifier
DocumentReference.identifier This element is included in summaries. 0..* Identifier Other identifiers for the document
DocumentReference.status This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code current | superseded | entered-in-error
Binding: DocumentReferenceStatus (required): The status of the document reference.
DocumentReference.docStatus This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code preliminary | final | amended | entered-in-error
Binding: CompositionStatus (required): Status of the underlying document.
DocumentReference.type This element is included in summaries. 1..1 CodeableConcept Kind of document (LOINC if possible)
Binding: DocumentTypeValueSet (preferred): Precise type of clinical document.
DocumentReference.category This element is included in summaries. 0..* CodeableConcept Categorization of document
Binding: DocumentClassValueSet (example): High-level kind of a clinical document at a macro level.
DocumentReference.subject This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(Patient | Practitioner | Group | Device) Who/what is the subject of the document
DocumentReference.subject.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
DocumentReference.subject.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
DocumentReference.subject.type This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient")
Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
DocumentReference.subject.identifier This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Identifier Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
DocumentReference.subject.identifier.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
DocumentReference.subject.identifier.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
DocumentReference.subject.identifier.use This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
DocumentReference.subject.identifier.type This element is included in summaries. 0..1 CodeableConcept Description of identifier
Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
DocumentReference.subject.identifier.system This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Required Pattern: http://fhir.nl/fhir/NamingSystem/pseudo-bsn (extensions allowed)
DocumentReference.subject.identifier.value This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
DocumentReference.subject.identifier.period This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Period Time period when id is/was valid for use
DocumentReference.subject.identifier.assigner This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Organization) Organization that issued id (may be just text)
DocumentReference.subject.display This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Text alternative for the resource
DocumentReference.date This element is included in summaries. 0..1 instant When this document reference was created
DocumentReference.author This element is included in summaries. 0..* Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | Device | Patient | RelatedPerson) Who and/or what authored the document
DocumentReference.authenticator 0..1 Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization) Who/what authenticated the document
DocumentReference.custodian 1..1 Reference(Organization) Organization which maintains the document
DocumentReference.custodian.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
DocumentReference.custodian.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
DocumentReference.custodian.type This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient")
Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
DocumentReference.custodian.identifier This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Identifier Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
DocumentReference.custodian.identifier.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
DocumentReference.custodian.identifier.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
DocumentReference.custodian.identifier.use This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
DocumentReference.custodian.identifier.type This element is included in summaries. 0..1 CodeableConcept Description of identifier
Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
DocumentReference.custodian.identifier.system This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Required Pattern: http://fhir.nl/fhir/NamingSystem/ura (extensions allowed)
DocumentReference.custodian.identifier.value This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
DocumentReference.custodian.identifier.period This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Period Time period when id is/was valid for use
DocumentReference.custodian.identifier.assigner This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Organization) Organization that issued id (may be just text)
DocumentReference.custodian.display This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Text alternative for the resource
DocumentReference.relatesTo This element is included in summaries. 0..* BackboneElement Relationships to other documents
DocumentReference.relatesTo.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
DocumentReference.relatesTo.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
DocumentReference.relatesTo.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
DocumentReference.relatesTo.code This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code replaces | transforms | signs | appends
Binding: DocumentRelationshipType (required): The type of relationship between documents.
DocumentReference.relatesTo.target This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(DocumentReference) Target of the relationship
DocumentReference.description This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Human-readable description
DocumentReference.securityLabel This element is included in summaries. 0..* CodeableConcept Document security-tags
Binding: All Security Labels (extensible): Security Labels from the Healthcare Privacy and Security Classification System.
DocumentReference.content This element is included in summaries. 1..* BackboneElement Document referenced
DocumentReference.content.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
DocumentReference.content.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
DocumentReference.content.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
DocumentReference.content.attachment This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Attachment Where to access the document
DocumentReference.content.attachment.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
DocumentReference.content.attachment.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
DocumentReference.content.attachment.contentType This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code Mime type of the content, with charset etc.
Binding: Mime Types (required): The mime type of an attachment. Any valid mime type is allowed.
Example General: text/plain; charset=UTF-8, image/png
DocumentReference.content.attachment.language This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code Human language of the content (BCP-47)
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding

Example General: en-AU
DocumentReference.content.attachment.data 0..1 base64Binary Data inline, base64ed
DocumentReference.content.attachment.url This element is included in summaries. 1..1 url Uri where the data can be found
Example General: http://www.acme.com/logo-small.png
DocumentReference.content.attachment.size This element is included in summaries. 0..1 unsignedInt Number of bytes of content (if url provided)
DocumentReference.content.attachment.hash This element is included in summaries. 0..1 base64Binary Hash of the data (sha-1, base64ed)
DocumentReference.content.attachment.title This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Label to display in place of the data
Example General: Official Corporate Logo
DocumentReference.content.attachment.creation This element is included in summaries. 0..1 dateTime Date attachment was first created
DocumentReference.content.format This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Coding Format/content rules for the document
Binding: DocumentReferenceFormatCodeSet (preferred): Document Format Codes.
DocumentReference.context This element is included in summaries. 0..1 BackboneElement Clinical context of document
DocumentReference.context.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
DocumentReference.context.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
DocumentReference.context.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
DocumentReference.context.encounter 0..* Reference(Encounter | EpisodeOfCare) Context of the document content
DocumentReference.context.event 0..* CodeableConcept Main clinical acts documented
Binding: v3 Code System ActCode (example): This list of codes represents the main clinical acts being documented.
DocumentReference.context.period This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Period Time of service that is being documented
DocumentReference.context.facilityType 0..1 CodeableConcept Kind of facility where patient was seen
Binding: FacilityTypeCodeValueSet (example): XDS Facility Type.
DocumentReference.context.practiceSetting 0..1 CodeableConcept Additional details about where the content was created (e.g. clinical specialty)
Binding: PracticeSettingCodeValueSet (example): Additional details about where the content was created (e.g. clinical specialty).
DocumentReference.context.sourcePatientInfo 0..1 Reference(Patient) Patient demographics from source
DocumentReference.context.related 0..* Reference(Resource) Related identifiers or resources

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Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
DocumentReference.language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DocumentReference.status Base required DocumentReferenceStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DocumentReference.docStatus Base required CompositionStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DocumentReference.type Base preferred Document Type Value Set 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DocumentReference.category Base example Document Class Value Set 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DocumentReference.subject.​type Base extensible ResourceType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DocumentReference.subject.​identifier.use Base required IdentifierUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DocumentReference.subject.​identifier.type Base extensible IdentifierType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DocumentReference.custodian.​type Base extensible ResourceType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DocumentReference.custodian.​identifier.use Base required IdentifierUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DocumentReference.custodian.​identifier.type Base extensible IdentifierType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DocumentReference.relatesTo.​code Base required DocumentRelationshipType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DocumentReference.securityLabel Base extensible SecurityLabels 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DocumentReference.content.​attachment.contentType Base required MimeType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DocumentReference.content.​attachment.language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DocumentReference.content.​format Base preferred DocumentReference Format Code Set 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DocumentReference.context.​event Base example v3 Code System ActCode 📦3.0.0 THO v7.5
DocumentReference.context.​facilityType Base example Facility Type Code Value Set 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DocumentReference.context.​practiceSetting Base example Practice Setting Code Value Set 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error DocumentReference If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error DocumentReference If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4 error DocumentReference If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5 error DocumentReference If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice DocumentReference A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()

This structure is derived from DocumentReference

Summary

Mandatory: 5 elements
Prohibited: 2 elements

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
DocumentReference 0..* DocumentReference A reference to a document
DocumentReference.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
DocumentReference.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
DocumentReference.status This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code current | superseded | entered-in-error
Binding: DocumentReferenceStatus (required): The status of the document reference.
DocumentReference.type This element is included in summaries. 1..1 CodeableConcept Kind of document (LOINC if possible)
Binding: DocumentTypeValueSet (preferred): Precise type of clinical document.
DocumentReference.subject This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(Patient | Practitioner | Group | Device) Who/what is the subject of the document
DocumentReference.custodian 1..1 Reference(Organization) Organization which maintains the document
DocumentReference.content This element is included in summaries. 1..* BackboneElement Document referenced
DocumentReference.content.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
DocumentReference.content.attachment This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Attachment Where to access the document
DocumentReference.content.attachment.contentType This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code Mime type of the content, with charset etc.
Binding: Mime Types (required): The mime type of an attachment. Any valid mime type is allowed.
Example General: text/plain; charset=UTF-8, image/png
DocumentReference.content.attachment.url This element is included in summaries. 1..1 url Uri where the data can be found
Example General: http://www.acme.com/logo-small.png

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
DocumentReference.status Base required DocumentReferenceStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DocumentReference.type Base preferred Document Type Value Set 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DocumentReference.content.​attachment.contentType Base required MimeType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error DocumentReference If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error DocumentReference If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4 error DocumentReference If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5 error DocumentReference If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice DocumentReference A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()

Differential View

This structure is derived from DocumentReference

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
DocumentReference 0..* DocumentReference A reference to a document
DocumentReference.type 1..1 CodeableConcept Kind of document (LOINC if possible)
DocumentReference.subject 1..1 Reference(Patient | Practitioner | Group | Device) Who/what is the subject of the document
DocumentReference.subject.reference 0..0 Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
DocumentReference.subject.identifier
DocumentReference.subject.identifier.system 0..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Required Pattern: http://fhir.nl/fhir/NamingSystem/pseudo-bsn (extensions allowed)
DocumentReference.custodian 1..1 Reference(Organization) Organization which maintains the document
DocumentReference.custodian.reference 0..0 Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
DocumentReference.custodian.identifier
DocumentReference.custodian.identifier.system 0..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Required Pattern: http://fhir.nl/fhir/NamingSystem/ura (extensions allowed)
DocumentReference.content
DocumentReference.content.attachment
DocumentReference.content.attachment.contentType 1..1 code Mime type of the content, with charset etc.
DocumentReference.content.attachment.url 1..1 url Uri where the data can be found

doco Documentation for this format

Snapshot View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
DocumentReference 0..* DocumentReference A reference to a document
DocumentReference.id This element is included in summaries. 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
DocumentReference.meta This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
DocumentReference.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
DocumentReference.language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
DocumentReference.text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
DocumentReference.contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
DocumentReference.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
DocumentReference.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
DocumentReference.masterIdentifier This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Identifier Master Version Specific Identifier
DocumentReference.identifier This element is included in summaries. 0..* Identifier Other identifiers for the document
DocumentReference.status This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code current | superseded | entered-in-error
Binding: DocumentReferenceStatus (required): The status of the document reference.
DocumentReference.docStatus This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code preliminary | final | amended | entered-in-error
Binding: CompositionStatus (required): Status of the underlying document.
DocumentReference.type This element is included in summaries. 1..1 CodeableConcept Kind of document (LOINC if possible)
Binding: DocumentTypeValueSet (preferred): Precise type of clinical document.
DocumentReference.category This element is included in summaries. 0..* CodeableConcept Categorization of document
Binding: DocumentClassValueSet (example): High-level kind of a clinical document at a macro level.
DocumentReference.subject This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(Patient | Practitioner | Group | Device) Who/what is the subject of the document
DocumentReference.subject.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
DocumentReference.subject.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
DocumentReference.subject.type This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient")
Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
DocumentReference.subject.identifier This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Identifier Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
DocumentReference.subject.identifier.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
DocumentReference.subject.identifier.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
DocumentReference.subject.identifier.use This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
DocumentReference.subject.identifier.type This element is included in summaries. 0..1 CodeableConcept Description of identifier
Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
DocumentReference.subject.identifier.system This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Required Pattern: http://fhir.nl/fhir/NamingSystem/pseudo-bsn (extensions allowed)
DocumentReference.subject.identifier.value This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
DocumentReference.subject.identifier.period This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Period Time period when id is/was valid for use
DocumentReference.subject.identifier.assigner This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Organization) Organization that issued id (may be just text)
DocumentReference.subject.display This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Text alternative for the resource
DocumentReference.date This element is included in summaries. 0..1 instant When this document reference was created
DocumentReference.author This element is included in summaries. 0..* Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | Device | Patient | RelatedPerson) Who and/or what authored the document
DocumentReference.authenticator 0..1 Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization) Who/what authenticated the document
DocumentReference.custodian 1..1 Reference(Organization) Organization which maintains the document
DocumentReference.custodian.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
DocumentReference.custodian.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
DocumentReference.custodian.type This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient")
Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
DocumentReference.custodian.identifier This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Identifier Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
DocumentReference.custodian.identifier.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
DocumentReference.custodian.identifier.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
DocumentReference.custodian.identifier.use This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
DocumentReference.custodian.identifier.type This element is included in summaries. 0..1 CodeableConcept Description of identifier
Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
DocumentReference.custodian.identifier.system This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Required Pattern: http://fhir.nl/fhir/NamingSystem/ura (extensions allowed)
DocumentReference.custodian.identifier.value This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
DocumentReference.custodian.identifier.period This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Period Time period when id is/was valid for use
DocumentReference.custodian.identifier.assigner This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Organization) Organization that issued id (may be just text)
DocumentReference.custodian.display This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Text alternative for the resource
DocumentReference.relatesTo This element is included in summaries. 0..* BackboneElement Relationships to other documents
DocumentReference.relatesTo.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
DocumentReference.relatesTo.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
DocumentReference.relatesTo.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
DocumentReference.relatesTo.code This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code replaces | transforms | signs | appends
Binding: DocumentRelationshipType (required): The type of relationship between documents.
DocumentReference.relatesTo.target This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(DocumentReference) Target of the relationship
DocumentReference.description This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Human-readable description
DocumentReference.securityLabel This element is included in summaries. 0..* CodeableConcept Document security-tags
Binding: All Security Labels (extensible): Security Labels from the Healthcare Privacy and Security Classification System.
DocumentReference.content This element is included in summaries. 1..* BackboneElement Document referenced
DocumentReference.content.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
DocumentReference.content.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
DocumentReference.content.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
DocumentReference.content.attachment This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Attachment Where to access the document
DocumentReference.content.attachment.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
DocumentReference.content.attachment.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
DocumentReference.content.attachment.contentType This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code Mime type of the content, with charset etc.
Binding: Mime Types (required): The mime type of an attachment. Any valid mime type is allowed.
Example General: text/plain; charset=UTF-8, image/png
DocumentReference.content.attachment.language This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code Human language of the content (BCP-47)
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding

Example General: en-AU
DocumentReference.content.attachment.data 0..1 base64Binary Data inline, base64ed
DocumentReference.content.attachment.url This element is included in summaries. 1..1 url Uri where the data can be found
Example General: http://www.acme.com/logo-small.png
DocumentReference.content.attachment.size This element is included in summaries. 0..1 unsignedInt Number of bytes of content (if url provided)
DocumentReference.content.attachment.hash This element is included in summaries. 0..1 base64Binary Hash of the data (sha-1, base64ed)
DocumentReference.content.attachment.title This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Label to display in place of the data
Example General: Official Corporate Logo
DocumentReference.content.attachment.creation This element is included in summaries. 0..1 dateTime Date attachment was first created
DocumentReference.content.format This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Coding Format/content rules for the document
Binding: DocumentReferenceFormatCodeSet (preferred): Document Format Codes.
DocumentReference.context This element is included in summaries. 0..1 BackboneElement Clinical context of document
DocumentReference.context.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
DocumentReference.context.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
DocumentReference.context.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
DocumentReference.context.encounter 0..* Reference(Encounter | EpisodeOfCare) Context of the document content
DocumentReference.context.event 0..* CodeableConcept Main clinical acts documented
Binding: v3 Code System ActCode (example): This list of codes represents the main clinical acts being documented.
DocumentReference.context.period This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Period Time of service that is being documented
DocumentReference.context.facilityType 0..1 CodeableConcept Kind of facility where patient was seen
Binding: FacilityTypeCodeValueSet (example): XDS Facility Type.
DocumentReference.context.practiceSetting 0..1 CodeableConcept Additional details about where the content was created (e.g. clinical specialty)
Binding: PracticeSettingCodeValueSet (example): Additional details about where the content was created (e.g. clinical specialty).
DocumentReference.context.sourcePatientInfo 0..1 Reference(Patient) Patient demographics from source
DocumentReference.context.related 0..* Reference(Resource) Related identifiers or resources

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
DocumentReference.language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DocumentReference.status Base required DocumentReferenceStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DocumentReference.docStatus Base required CompositionStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DocumentReference.type Base preferred Document Type Value Set 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DocumentReference.category Base example Document Class Value Set 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DocumentReference.subject.​type Base extensible ResourceType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DocumentReference.subject.​identifier.use Base required IdentifierUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DocumentReference.subject.​identifier.type Base extensible IdentifierType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DocumentReference.custodian.​type Base extensible ResourceType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DocumentReference.custodian.​identifier.use Base required IdentifierUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DocumentReference.custodian.​identifier.type Base extensible IdentifierType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DocumentReference.relatesTo.​code Base required DocumentRelationshipType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DocumentReference.securityLabel Base extensible SecurityLabels 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DocumentReference.content.​attachment.contentType Base required MimeType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DocumentReference.content.​attachment.language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DocumentReference.content.​format Base preferred DocumentReference Format Code Set 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DocumentReference.context.​event Base example v3 Code System ActCode 📦3.0.0 THO v7.5
DocumentReference.context.​facilityType Base example Facility Type Code Value Set 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DocumentReference.context.​practiceSetting Base example Practice Setting Code Value Set 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error DocumentReference If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error DocumentReference If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4 error DocumentReference If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5 error DocumentReference If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice DocumentReference A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()

This structure is derived from DocumentReference

Summary

Mandatory: 5 elements
Prohibited: 2 elements

 

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