SGHI FHIR Profile Implementation Guide
0.1.0 - ci-build

SGHI FHIR Profile Implementation Guide, published by Kathurima Kimathi. This guide is not an authorized publication; it is the continuous build for version 0.1.0 built by the FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) CI Build. This version is based on the current content of https://github.com/savannahghi/sil_fhir_profile_ig/ and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions

Resource Profile: SGHI Observation

Official URL: https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/StructureDefinition/sghi-observation Version: 0.1.0
Draft as of 2025-09-04 Computable Name: SGHIObservation

Measurements and simple assertions made about a patient, device or other subject.

Usages:

You can also check for usages in the FHIR IG Statistics

Formal Views of Profile Content

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

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Observation C 0..* Observation Measurements and simple assertions
Constraints: obs-6, obs-7, obs-8
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
.... use ?!Σ 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required)
.... type Σ 0..1 SGHICodeableConcept Description of identifier
Binding: SGHI Standard Identifier Types (required)
.... system Σ 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
.... value ΣC 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
.... assigner Σ 1..1 SGHIReference(SGHI Organization) Organization that issued id (may be just text)
... basedOn Σ 0..* SGHIReference(SGHI ServiceRequest | SGHI MedicationRequest) Fulfills plan, proposal or order
... partOf Σ 0..* SGHIReference(SGHI Medication Dispense) Part of referenced event
... status ?!Σ 1..1 code registered | preliminary | final | amended +
Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.
... category 1..1 SGHICodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
... code ΣC 1..1 SGHICodeableConcept Type of observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
... subject Σ 1..1 SGHIReference(SGHI Patient) Who and/or what the observation is about
... encounter Σ 1..1 SGHIReference(SGHI Encounter) Healthcare event during which this observation is made
... effective[x] Σ 1..1 instant Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
... issued Σ 1..1 instant Date/Time this version was made available
... performer Σ 1..* SGHIReference(SGHI Organization | SGHI Patient) Who is responsible for the observation
... Slices for value[x] ΣC 0..1 Actual result
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
.... valueQuantity Quantity
.... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
.... valueString string
.... valueBoolean boolean
.... valueInteger integer
.... valueRange Range
.... valueRatio Ratio
.... valueSampledData SampledData
.... valueTime time
.... valueDateTime dateTime
.... valuePeriod Period
.... valueAttachment Attachment
.... valueReference Reference(MolecularSequence)
.... value[x]:valueString ΣC 0..1 string Actual result
.... value[x]:valueBoolean ΣC 0..1 boolean Actual result
.... value[x]:valueInteger ΣC 0..1 integer Actual result
.... value[x]:valueDateTime ΣC 0..1 dateTime Actual result
.... value[x]:valueCodeableConcept ΣC 0..1 SGHICodeableConcept Actual result
.... value[x]:valueReference ΣC 0..1 SGHIReference(MolecularSequence) Actual result
.... value[x]:valueAttachment ΣC 0..1 SGHIAttachment Actual result
... bodySite C 0..1 SGHICodeableConcept Observed body part
Binding: All ICD-11 codes (required)
... hasMember Σ 0..* SGHIReference(SGHI Observation) Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
... derivedFrom Σ 0..* SGHIReference(SGHI Observation) Related resource from which the observation is made

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSetURI
Observation.identifier.userequiredIdentifierUse
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.identifier.typerequiredSGHIIdentifierTypes
https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/ValueSet/sghi-identifier-types
From this IG
Observation.statusrequiredObservationStatus
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-status|5.0.0
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.categorypreferredObservationCategoryCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.codeexampleLOINCCodes(a valid code from LOINC)
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.bodySiterequiredICD11Codes
https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/ValueSet/ICD11Codes
From this IG

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
dom-2errorObservationIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3errorObservationIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource
: contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().ofType(canonical) | %resource.descendants().ofType(uri) | %resource.descendants().ofType(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(ofType(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(ofType(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4errorObservationIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated
: contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5errorObservationIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6best practiceObservationA resource should have narrative for robust management
: text.`div`.exists()
ele-1error**ALL** elementsAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1error**ALL** extensionsMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()
obs-6errorObservationdataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present
: dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7errorObservationIf Observation.component.code is the same as Observation.code, then Observation.value SHALL NOT be present (the Observation.component.value[x] holds the value).
: value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()
obs-8errorObservationbodyStructure SHALL only be present if Observation.bodySite is not present
: bodySite.exists() implies bodyStructure.empty()

This structure is derived from Observation

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Observation 0..* Observation Measurements and simple assertions
... identifier 1..* Identifier Business Identifier for observation
.... use 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required)
.... type 0..1 SGHICodeableConcept Description of identifier
Binding: SGHI Standard Identifier Types (required)
.... system 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
.... value 1..1 string The value that is unique
.... assigner 1..1 SGHIReference(SGHI Organization) Organization that issued id (may be just text)
... basedOn 0..* SGHIReference(SGHI ServiceRequest | SGHI MedicationRequest) Fulfills plan, proposal or order
... triggeredBy
.... observation 1..1 SGHIReference(SGHI Observation) Triggering observation
... category 1..1 SGHICodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
... code 1..1 SGHICodeableConcept Type of observation (code / type)
... subject 1..1 SGHIReference(SGHI Patient) Who and/or what the observation is about
... encounter 1..1 SGHIReference(SGHI Encounter) Healthcare event during which this observation is made
... effective[x] 1..1 instant Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
... issued 1..1 instant Date/Time this version was made available
... performer 1..* SGHIReference(SGHI Organization | SGHI Patient) Who is responsible for the observation
... Slices for value[x] 0..1 Quantity, CodeableConcept, string, boolean, integer, Range, Ratio, SampledData, time, dateTime, Period, Attachment, Reference(MolecularSequence) Actual result
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
.... value[x]:valueString 0..1 string Actual result
.... value[x]:valueBoolean 0..1 boolean Actual result
.... value[x]:valueInteger 0..1 integer Actual result
.... value[x]:valueDateTime 0..1 dateTime Actual result
.... value[x]:valueCodeableConcept 0..1 SGHICodeableConcept Actual result
.... value[x]:valueReference 0..1 SGHIReference(MolecularSequence) Actual result
.... value[x]:valueAttachment 0..1 SGHIAttachment Actual result
... bodySite 0..1 SGHICodeableConcept Observed body part
Binding: All ICD-11 codes (required)
... hasMember 0..* SGHIReference(SGHI Observation) Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
... derivedFrom 0..* SGHIReference(SGHI Observation) Related resource from which the observation is made

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

PathConformanceValueSetURI
Observation.identifier.userequiredIdentifierUse
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.identifier.typerequiredSGHIIdentifierTypes
https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/ValueSet/sghi-identifier-types
From this IG
Observation.bodySiterequiredICD11Codes
https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/ValueSet/ICD11Codes
From this IG
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Observation C 0..* Observation Measurements and simple assertions
Constraints: obs-6, obs-7, obs-8
... id Σ 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... meta Σ 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: AllLanguages (required): IETF language tag for a human language
Additional BindingsPurpose
CommonLanguages Starter
... 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
... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier Σ 1..* Identifier Business Identifier for observation
.... id 0..1 id Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... use ?!Σ 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required)
.... type Σ 0..1 SGHICodeableConcept Description of identifier
Binding: SGHI Standard Identifier Types (required)
.... system Σ 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
.... value ΣC 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
.... period Σ 0..1 Period Time period when id is/was valid for use
.... assigner Σ 1..1 SGHIReference(SGHI Organization) Organization that issued id (may be just text)
... instantiates[x] Σ 0..1 canonical(ObservationDefinition), Reference(ObservationDefinition) Instantiates FHIR ObservationDefinition
... basedOn Σ 0..* SGHIReference(SGHI ServiceRequest | SGHI MedicationRequest) Fulfills plan, proposal or order
... triggeredBy 0..* BackboneElement Triggering observation(s)
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... observation Σ 1..1 SGHIReference(SGHI Observation) Triggering observation
.... type Σ 1..1 code reflex | repeat | re-run
Binding: TriggeredBytype (required): The type of TriggeredBy Observation.
.... reason 0..1 string Reason that the observation was triggered
... partOf Σ 0..* SGHIReference(SGHI Medication Dispense) Part of referenced event
... status ?!Σ 1..1 code registered | preliminary | final | amended +
Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.
... category 1..1 SGHICodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
... code ΣC 1..1 SGHICodeableConcept Type of observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
... subject Σ 1..1 SGHIReference(SGHI Patient) Who and/or what the observation is about
... focus Σ 0..* Reference(Resource) What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
... encounter Σ 1..1 SGHIReference(SGHI Encounter) Healthcare event during which this observation is made
... effective[x] Σ 1..1 instant Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
... issued Σ 1..1 instant Date/Time this version was made available
... performer Σ 1..* SGHIReference(SGHI Organization | SGHI Patient) Who is responsible for the observation
... Slices for value[x] ΣC 0..1 Actual result
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
.... valueQuantity Quantity
.... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
.... valueString string
.... valueBoolean boolean
.... valueInteger integer
.... valueRange Range
.... valueRatio Ratio
.... valueSampledData SampledData
.... valueTime time
.... valueDateTime dateTime
.... valuePeriod Period
.... valueAttachment Attachment
.... valueReference Reference(MolecularSequence)
.... value[x]:valueString ΣC 0..1 string Actual result
.... value[x]:valueBoolean ΣC 0..1 boolean Actual result
.... value[x]:valueInteger ΣC 0..1 integer Actual result
.... value[x]:valueDateTime ΣC 0..1 dateTime Actual result
.... value[x]:valueCodeableConcept ΣC 0..1 SGHICodeableConcept Actual result
.... value[x]:valueReference ΣC 0..1 SGHIReference(MolecularSequence) Actual result
.... value[x]:valueAttachment ΣC 0..1 SGHIAttachment Actual result
... dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
... interpretation 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
... note 0..* Annotation Comments about the observation
... bodySite C 0..1 SGHICodeableConcept Observed body part
Binding: All ICD-11 codes (required)
... bodyStructure C 0..1 Reference(BodyStructure) Observed body structure
... method 0..1 CodeableConcept How it was done
Binding: ObservationMethods (example): Methods for simple observations.
... specimen C 0..1 Reference(Specimen | Group) Specimen used for this observation
Constraints: obs-9
... device 0..1 Reference(Device | DeviceMetric) A reference to the device that generates the measurements or the device settings for the device
... referenceRange C 0..* BackboneElement Provides guide for interpretation
Constraints: obs-3
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... low C 0..1 SimpleQuantity Low Range, if relevant
.... high C 0..1 SimpleQuantity High Range, if relevant
.... normalValue 0..1 CodeableConcept Normal value, if relevant
Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeNormalValueCodes (extensible): Codes identifying the normal value of the observation.
.... type 0..1 CodeableConcept Reference range qualifier
Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes (preferred): Code for the meaning of a reference range.
.... appliesTo 0..* CodeableConcept Reference range population
Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes (example): Codes identifying the population the reference range applies to.
.... age 0..1 Range Applicable age range, if relevant
.... text C 0..1 markdown Text based reference range in an observation
... hasMember Σ 0..* SGHIReference(SGHI Observation) Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
... derivedFrom Σ 0..* SGHIReference(SGHI Observation) Related resource from which the observation is made
... component ΣC 0..* BackboneElement Component results
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... code ΣC 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
.... value[x] Σ 0..1 Actual component result
..... valueQuantity Quantity
..... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
..... valueString string
..... valueBoolean boolean
..... valueInteger integer
..... valueRange Range
..... valueRatio Ratio
..... valueSampledData SampledData
..... valueTime time
..... valueDateTime dateTime
..... valuePeriod Period
..... valueAttachment Attachment
..... valueReference Reference(MolecularSequence)
.... dataAbsentReason 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the component result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
.... interpretation 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
.... referenceRange 0..* See referenceRange (Observation) Provides guide for interpretation of component result

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSetURI
Observation.languagerequiredAllLanguages
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/all-languages|5.0.0
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.identifier.userequiredIdentifierUse
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.identifier.typerequiredSGHIIdentifierTypes
https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/ValueSet/sghi-identifier-types
From this IG
Observation.triggeredBy.typerequiredTriggeredBytype
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-triggeredbytype|5.0.0
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.statusrequiredObservationStatus
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-status|5.0.0
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.categorypreferredObservationCategoryCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.codeexampleLOINCCodes(a valid code from LOINC)
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.bodySiterequiredICD11Codes
https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/ValueSet/ICD11Codes
From this IG
Observation.methodexampleObservationMethods
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-methods
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.referenceRange.normalValueextensibleObservationReferenceRangeNormalValueCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-referencerange-normalvalue
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.referenceRange.typepreferredObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-meaning
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.referenceRange.appliesToexampleObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-appliesto
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.codeexampleLOINCCodes(a valid code from LOINC)
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation
From the FHIR Standard

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
dom-2errorObservationIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3errorObservationIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource
: contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().ofType(canonical) | %resource.descendants().ofType(uri) | %resource.descendants().ofType(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(ofType(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(ofType(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4errorObservationIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated
: contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5errorObservationIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6best practiceObservationA resource should have narrative for robust management
: text.`div`.exists()
ele-1error**ALL** elementsAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1error**ALL** extensionsMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()
obs-3errorObservation.referenceRangeMust have at least a low or a high or text
: low.exists() or high.exists() or text.exists()
obs-6errorObservationdataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present
: dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7errorObservationIf Observation.component.code is the same as Observation.code, then Observation.value SHALL NOT be present (the Observation.component.value[x] holds the value).
: value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()
obs-8errorObservationbodyStructure SHALL only be present if Observation.bodySite is not present
: bodySite.exists() implies bodyStructure.empty()
obs-9errorObservation.specimenIf Observation.specimen is a reference to Group, the group can only have specimens
: (reference.resolve().exists() and reference.resolve() is Group) implies reference.resolve().member.entity.resolve().all($this is Specimen)

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Observation C 0..* Observation Measurements and simple assertions
Constraints: obs-6, obs-7, obs-8
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
.... use ?!Σ 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required)
.... type Σ 0..1 SGHICodeableConcept Description of identifier
Binding: SGHI Standard Identifier Types (required)
.... system Σ 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
.... value ΣC 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
.... assigner Σ 1..1 SGHIReference(SGHI Organization) Organization that issued id (may be just text)
... basedOn Σ 0..* SGHIReference(SGHI ServiceRequest | SGHI MedicationRequest) Fulfills plan, proposal or order
... partOf Σ 0..* SGHIReference(SGHI Medication Dispense) Part of referenced event
... status ?!Σ 1..1 code registered | preliminary | final | amended +
Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.
... category 1..1 SGHICodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
... code ΣC 1..1 SGHICodeableConcept Type of observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
... subject Σ 1..1 SGHIReference(SGHI Patient) Who and/or what the observation is about
... encounter Σ 1..1 SGHIReference(SGHI Encounter) Healthcare event during which this observation is made
... effective[x] Σ 1..1 instant Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
... issued Σ 1..1 instant Date/Time this version was made available
... performer Σ 1..* SGHIReference(SGHI Organization | SGHI Patient) Who is responsible for the observation
... Slices for value[x] ΣC 0..1 Actual result
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
.... valueQuantity Quantity
.... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
.... valueString string
.... valueBoolean boolean
.... valueInteger integer
.... valueRange Range
.... valueRatio Ratio
.... valueSampledData SampledData
.... valueTime time
.... valueDateTime dateTime
.... valuePeriod Period
.... valueAttachment Attachment
.... valueReference Reference(MolecularSequence)
.... value[x]:valueString ΣC 0..1 string Actual result
.... value[x]:valueBoolean ΣC 0..1 boolean Actual result
.... value[x]:valueInteger ΣC 0..1 integer Actual result
.... value[x]:valueDateTime ΣC 0..1 dateTime Actual result
.... value[x]:valueCodeableConcept ΣC 0..1 SGHICodeableConcept Actual result
.... value[x]:valueReference ΣC 0..1 SGHIReference(MolecularSequence) Actual result
.... value[x]:valueAttachment ΣC 0..1 SGHIAttachment Actual result
... bodySite C 0..1 SGHICodeableConcept Observed body part
Binding: All ICD-11 codes (required)
... hasMember Σ 0..* SGHIReference(SGHI Observation) Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
... derivedFrom Σ 0..* SGHIReference(SGHI Observation) Related resource from which the observation is made

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSetURI
Observation.identifier.userequiredIdentifierUse
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.identifier.typerequiredSGHIIdentifierTypes
https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/ValueSet/sghi-identifier-types
From this IG
Observation.statusrequiredObservationStatus
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-status|5.0.0
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.categorypreferredObservationCategoryCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.codeexampleLOINCCodes(a valid code from LOINC)
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.bodySiterequiredICD11Codes
https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/ValueSet/ICD11Codes
From this IG

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
dom-2errorObservationIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3errorObservationIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource
: contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().ofType(canonical) | %resource.descendants().ofType(uri) | %resource.descendants().ofType(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(ofType(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(ofType(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4errorObservationIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated
: contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5errorObservationIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6best practiceObservationA resource should have narrative for robust management
: text.`div`.exists()
ele-1error**ALL** elementsAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1error**ALL** extensionsMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()
obs-6errorObservationdataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present
: dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7errorObservationIf Observation.component.code is the same as Observation.code, then Observation.value SHALL NOT be present (the Observation.component.value[x] holds the value).
: value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()
obs-8errorObservationbodyStructure SHALL only be present if Observation.bodySite is not present
: bodySite.exists() implies bodyStructure.empty()

Differential View

This structure is derived from Observation

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Observation 0..* Observation Measurements and simple assertions
... identifier 1..* Identifier Business Identifier for observation
.... use 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required)
.... type 0..1 SGHICodeableConcept Description of identifier
Binding: SGHI Standard Identifier Types (required)
.... system 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
.... value 1..1 string The value that is unique
.... assigner 1..1 SGHIReference(SGHI Organization) Organization that issued id (may be just text)
... basedOn 0..* SGHIReference(SGHI ServiceRequest | SGHI MedicationRequest) Fulfills plan, proposal or order
... triggeredBy
.... observation 1..1 SGHIReference(SGHI Observation) Triggering observation
... category 1..1 SGHICodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
... code 1..1 SGHICodeableConcept Type of observation (code / type)
... subject 1..1 SGHIReference(SGHI Patient) Who and/or what the observation is about
... encounter 1..1 SGHIReference(SGHI Encounter) Healthcare event during which this observation is made
... effective[x] 1..1 instant Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
... issued 1..1 instant Date/Time this version was made available
... performer 1..* SGHIReference(SGHI Organization | SGHI Patient) Who is responsible for the observation
... Slices for value[x] 0..1 Quantity, CodeableConcept, string, boolean, integer, Range, Ratio, SampledData, time, dateTime, Period, Attachment, Reference(MolecularSequence) Actual result
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
.... value[x]:valueString 0..1 string Actual result
.... value[x]:valueBoolean 0..1 boolean Actual result
.... value[x]:valueInteger 0..1 integer Actual result
.... value[x]:valueDateTime 0..1 dateTime Actual result
.... value[x]:valueCodeableConcept 0..1 SGHICodeableConcept Actual result
.... value[x]:valueReference 0..1 SGHIReference(MolecularSequence) Actual result
.... value[x]:valueAttachment 0..1 SGHIAttachment Actual result
... bodySite 0..1 SGHICodeableConcept Observed body part
Binding: All ICD-11 codes (required)
... hasMember 0..* SGHIReference(SGHI Observation) Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
... derivedFrom 0..* SGHIReference(SGHI Observation) Related resource from which the observation is made

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Terminology Bindings (Differential)

PathConformanceValueSetURI
Observation.identifier.userequiredIdentifierUse
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.identifier.typerequiredSGHIIdentifierTypes
https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/ValueSet/sghi-identifier-types
From this IG
Observation.bodySiterequiredICD11Codes
https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/ValueSet/ICD11Codes
From this IG

Snapshot View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Observation C 0..* Observation Measurements and simple assertions
Constraints: obs-6, obs-7, obs-8
... id Σ 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... meta Σ 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: AllLanguages (required): IETF language tag for a human language
Additional BindingsPurpose
CommonLanguages Starter
... 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
... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier Σ 1..* Identifier Business Identifier for observation
.... id 0..1 id Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... use ?!Σ 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required)
.... type Σ 0..1 SGHICodeableConcept Description of identifier
Binding: SGHI Standard Identifier Types (required)
.... system Σ 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
.... value ΣC 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
.... period Σ 0..1 Period Time period when id is/was valid for use
.... assigner Σ 1..1 SGHIReference(SGHI Organization) Organization that issued id (may be just text)
... instantiates[x] Σ 0..1 canonical(ObservationDefinition), Reference(ObservationDefinition) Instantiates FHIR ObservationDefinition
... basedOn Σ 0..* SGHIReference(SGHI ServiceRequest | SGHI MedicationRequest) Fulfills plan, proposal or order
... triggeredBy 0..* BackboneElement Triggering observation(s)
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... observation Σ 1..1 SGHIReference(SGHI Observation) Triggering observation
.... type Σ 1..1 code reflex | repeat | re-run
Binding: TriggeredBytype (required): The type of TriggeredBy Observation.
.... reason 0..1 string Reason that the observation was triggered
... partOf Σ 0..* SGHIReference(SGHI Medication Dispense) Part of referenced event
... status ?!Σ 1..1 code registered | preliminary | final | amended +
Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.
... category 1..1 SGHICodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
... code ΣC 1..1 SGHICodeableConcept Type of observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
... subject Σ 1..1 SGHIReference(SGHI Patient) Who and/or what the observation is about
... focus Σ 0..* Reference(Resource) What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
... encounter Σ 1..1 SGHIReference(SGHI Encounter) Healthcare event during which this observation is made
... effective[x] Σ 1..1 instant Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
... issued Σ 1..1 instant Date/Time this version was made available
... performer Σ 1..* SGHIReference(SGHI Organization | SGHI Patient) Who is responsible for the observation
... Slices for value[x] ΣC 0..1 Actual result
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
.... valueQuantity Quantity
.... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
.... valueString string
.... valueBoolean boolean
.... valueInteger integer
.... valueRange Range
.... valueRatio Ratio
.... valueSampledData SampledData
.... valueTime time
.... valueDateTime dateTime
.... valuePeriod Period
.... valueAttachment Attachment
.... valueReference Reference(MolecularSequence)
.... value[x]:valueString ΣC 0..1 string Actual result
.... value[x]:valueBoolean ΣC 0..1 boolean Actual result
.... value[x]:valueInteger ΣC 0..1 integer Actual result
.... value[x]:valueDateTime ΣC 0..1 dateTime Actual result
.... value[x]:valueCodeableConcept ΣC 0..1 SGHICodeableConcept Actual result
.... value[x]:valueReference ΣC 0..1 SGHIReference(MolecularSequence) Actual result
.... value[x]:valueAttachment ΣC 0..1 SGHIAttachment Actual result
... dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
... interpretation 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
... note 0..* Annotation Comments about the observation
... bodySite C 0..1 SGHICodeableConcept Observed body part
Binding: All ICD-11 codes (required)
... bodyStructure C 0..1 Reference(BodyStructure) Observed body structure
... method 0..1 CodeableConcept How it was done
Binding: ObservationMethods (example): Methods for simple observations.
... specimen C 0..1 Reference(Specimen | Group) Specimen used for this observation
Constraints: obs-9
... device 0..1 Reference(Device | DeviceMetric) A reference to the device that generates the measurements or the device settings for the device
... referenceRange C 0..* BackboneElement Provides guide for interpretation
Constraints: obs-3
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... low C 0..1 SimpleQuantity Low Range, if relevant
.... high C 0..1 SimpleQuantity High Range, if relevant
.... normalValue 0..1 CodeableConcept Normal value, if relevant
Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeNormalValueCodes (extensible): Codes identifying the normal value of the observation.
.... type 0..1 CodeableConcept Reference range qualifier
Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes (preferred): Code for the meaning of a reference range.
.... appliesTo 0..* CodeableConcept Reference range population
Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes (example): Codes identifying the population the reference range applies to.
.... age 0..1 Range Applicable age range, if relevant
.... text C 0..1 markdown Text based reference range in an observation
... hasMember Σ 0..* SGHIReference(SGHI Observation) Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
... derivedFrom Σ 0..* SGHIReference(SGHI Observation) Related resource from which the observation is made
... component ΣC 0..* BackboneElement Component results
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... code ΣC 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
.... value[x] Σ 0..1 Actual component result
..... valueQuantity Quantity
..... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
..... valueString string
..... valueBoolean boolean
..... valueInteger integer
..... valueRange Range
..... valueRatio Ratio
..... valueSampledData SampledData
..... valueTime time
..... valueDateTime dateTime
..... valuePeriod Period
..... valueAttachment Attachment
..... valueReference Reference(MolecularSequence)
.... dataAbsentReason 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the component result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
.... interpretation 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
.... referenceRange 0..* See referenceRange (Observation) Provides guide for interpretation of component result

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Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSetURI
Observation.languagerequiredAllLanguages
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/all-languages|5.0.0
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.identifier.userequiredIdentifierUse
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.identifier.typerequiredSGHIIdentifierTypes
https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/ValueSet/sghi-identifier-types
From this IG
Observation.triggeredBy.typerequiredTriggeredBytype
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-triggeredbytype|5.0.0
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.statusrequiredObservationStatus
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-status|5.0.0
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.categorypreferredObservationCategoryCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.codeexampleLOINCCodes(a valid code from LOINC)
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.bodySiterequiredICD11Codes
https://fhir.slade360.co.ke/fhir/ValueSet/ICD11Codes
From this IG
Observation.methodexampleObservationMethods
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-methods
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.referenceRange.normalValueextensibleObservationReferenceRangeNormalValueCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-referencerange-normalvalue
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.referenceRange.typepreferredObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-meaning
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.referenceRange.appliesToexampleObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-appliesto
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.codeexampleLOINCCodes(a valid code from LOINC)
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason
From the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation
From the FHIR Standard

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
dom-2errorObservationIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3errorObservationIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource
: contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().ofType(canonical) | %resource.descendants().ofType(uri) | %resource.descendants().ofType(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(ofType(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(ofType(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4errorObservationIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated
: contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5errorObservationIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6best practiceObservationA resource should have narrative for robust management
: text.`div`.exists()
ele-1error**ALL** elementsAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1error**ALL** extensionsMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()
obs-3errorObservation.referenceRangeMust have at least a low or a high or text
: low.exists() or high.exists() or text.exists()
obs-6errorObservationdataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present
: dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7errorObservationIf Observation.component.code is the same as Observation.code, then Observation.value SHALL NOT be present (the Observation.component.value[x] holds the value).
: value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()
obs-8errorObservationbodyStructure SHALL only be present if Observation.bodySite is not present
: bodySite.exists() implies bodyStructure.empty()
obs-9errorObservation.specimenIf Observation.specimen is a reference to Group, the group can only have specimens
: (reference.resolve().exists() and reference.resolve() is Group) implies reference.resolve().member.entity.resolve().all($this is Specimen)

 

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