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Search parameters for the Resource DocumentReference - Search Parameters resource. Also check the Extensions registry for search parameters
on extensions related to this resource.
http://hl7.org/fhir/SearchParameter/DocumentReference-attester
10.2.16 attester Parameter attester
:reference
Who attested the document
Resource DocumentReference Expression DocumentReference.attester.party
Processing Mode Normal Target Resources Organization , RelatedPerson , PractitionerRole , Practitioner , Patient Multiples multipleAnd: It's up to the server whether the parameter may repeat in order to specify multiple values that must all be true multipleOr: It's up to the server whether the parameter can have multiple values (separated by comma) where at least one must be true
http://hl7.org/fhir/SearchParameter/DocumentReference-author
10.2.17 author Parameter author
:reference
Who and/or what authored the document
http://hl7.org/fhir/SearchParameter/DocumentReference-based-on
10.2.18 based-on Parameter based-on
:reference
Procedure that caused this media to be created
Resource DocumentReference Expression DocumentReference.basedOn
Processing Mode Normal Target Resources Claim , RequestOrchestration , DeviceRequest , ServiceRequest , EnrollmentRequest , CarePlan , Contract , MedicationRequest , ImmunizationRecommendation , CoverageEligibilityRequest , VisionPrescription , Appointment , CommunicationRequest , AppointmentResponse , SupplyRequest , NutritionOrder Multiples multipleAnd: It's up to the server whether the parameter may repeat in order to specify multiple values that must all be true multipleOr: It's up to the server whether the parameter can have multiple values (separated by comma) where at least one must be true
http://hl7.org/fhir/SearchParameter/DocumentReference-bodysite
10.2.19 bodysite Parameter bodysite
:token
Resource DocumentReference Expression DocumentReference.bodySite.concept
Processing Mode Normal Multiples multipleAnd: It's up to the server whether the parameter may repeat in order to specify multiple values that must all be true multipleOr: It's up to the server whether the parameter can have multiple values (separated by comma) where at least one must be true
http://hl7.org/fhir/SearchParameter/DocumentReference-bodysite-reference
10.2.20 bodysite-reference Parameter bodysite-reference
:reference
Resource DocumentReference Expression DocumentReference.bodySite.reference
Processing Mode Normal Target Resources BodyStructure Multiples multipleAnd: It's up to the server whether the parameter may repeat in order to specify multiple values that must all be true multipleOr: It's up to the server whether the parameter can have multiple values (separated by comma) where at least one must be true
http://hl7.org/fhir/SearchParameter/DocumentReference-category
10.2.21 category Parameter category
:token
Categorization of document
Resource DocumentReference Expression DocumentReference.category
Processing Mode Normal Multiples multipleAnd: It's up to the server whether the parameter may repeat in order to specify multiple values that must all be true multipleOr: It's up to the server whether the parameter can have multiple values (separated by comma) where at least one must be true
http://hl7.org/fhir/SearchParameter/DocumentReference-contenttype
10.2.22 contenttype Parameter contenttype
:token
Mime type of the content, with charset etc.
Resource DocumentReference Expression DocumentReference.content.attachment.contentType
Processing Mode Normal Multiples multipleAnd: It's up to the server whether the parameter may repeat in order to specify multiple values that must all be true multipleOr: It's up to the server whether the parameter can have multiple values (separated by comma) where at least one must be true
http://hl7.org/fhir/SearchParameter/DocumentReference-context
10.2.23 context Parameter context
:reference
Context of the document content
Resource DocumentReference Expression DocumentReference.context
Processing Mode Normal Target Resources Appointment , Encounter , EpisodeOfCare Multiples multipleAnd: It's up to the server whether the parameter may repeat in order to specify multiple values that must all be true multipleOr: It's up to the server whether the parameter can have multiple values (separated by comma) where at least one must be true
http://hl7.org/fhir/SearchParameter/DocumentReference-creation
10.2.24 creation Parameter creation
:date
Date attachment was first created
Resource DocumentReference Expression DocumentReference.content.attachment.creation
Processing Mode Normal Multiples multipleAnd: It's up to the server whether the parameter may repeat in order to specify multiple values that must all be true multipleOr: It's up to the server whether the parameter can have multiple values (separated by comma) where at least one must be true Comparators Allowed: eq, ne, gt, ge, lt, le, sa, eb, ap
http://hl7.org/fhir/SearchParameter/DocumentReference-custodian
10.2.25 custodian Parameter custodian
:reference
Organization which maintains the document
Resource DocumentReference Expression DocumentReference.custodian
Processing Mode Normal Target Resources Organization Multiples multipleAnd: It's up to the server whether the parameter may repeat in order to specify multiple values that must all be true multipleOr: It's up to the server whether the parameter can have multiple values (separated by comma) where at least one must be true
http://hl7.org/fhir/SearchParameter/clinical-date
This search parameter is part of the common search parameter clinical-date 10.2.26 date Parameter date
:date
Resource DocumentReference Expression DocumentReference.date
Processing Mode Normal Multiples multipleAnd: It's up to the server whether the parameter may repeat in order to specify multiple values that must all be true multipleOr: It's up to the server whether the parameter can have multiple values (separated by comma) where at least one must be true Comparators Allowed: eq, ne, gt, ge, lt, le, sa, eb, ap
http://hl7.org/fhir/SearchParameter/DocumentReference-description
10.2.27 description Parameter description
:string
Human-readable description
Resource DocumentReference Expression DocumentReference.description
Processing Mode Normal Multiples multipleAnd: It's up to the server whether the parameter may repeat in order to specify multiple values that must all be true multipleOr: It's up to the server whether the parameter can have multiple values (separated by comma) where at least one must be true
http://hl7.org/fhir/SearchParameter/DocumentReference-doc-status
10.2.28 doc-status Parameter doc-status
:token
preliminary | final | amended | entered-in-error
Resource DocumentReference Expression DocumentReference.docStatus
Processing Mode Normal Multiples multipleAnd: It's up to the server whether the parameter may repeat in order to specify multiple values that must all be true multipleOr: It's up to the server whether the parameter can have multiple values (separated by comma) where at least one must be true
http://hl7.org/fhir/SearchParameter/DocumentReference-event-code
10.2.29 event-code Parameter event-code
:token
Main clinical acts documented
Resource DocumentReference Expression DocumentReference.event.concept
Processing Mode Normal Multiples multipleAnd: It's up to the server whether the parameter may repeat in order to specify multiple values that must all be true multipleOr: It's up to the server whether the parameter can have multiple values (separated by comma) where at least one must be true
http://hl7.org/fhir/SearchParameter/DocumentReference-event-reference
10.2.30 event-reference Parameter event-reference
:reference
Main clinical acts documented
Resource DocumentReference Expression DocumentReference.event.reference
Processing Mode Normal Target Resources Account , ActivityDefinition , ActorDefinition , AdministrableProductDefinition , AdverseEvent , AllergyIntolerance , Appointment , AppointmentResponse , ArtifactAssessment , AuditEvent , Basic , Binary , BiologicallyDerivedProduct , BiologicallyDerivedProductDispense , BodyStructure , Bundle , CapabilityStatement , CarePlan , CareTeam , ChargeItem , ChargeItemDefinition , Citation , Claim , ClaimResponse , ClinicalImpression , ClinicalUseDefinition , CodeSystem , Communication , CommunicationRequest , CompartmentDefinition , Composition , ConceptMap , Condition , ConditionDefinition , Consent , Contract , Coverage , CoverageEligibilityRequest , CoverageEligibilityResponse , DetectedIssue , Device , DeviceAssociation , DeviceDefinition , DeviceDispense , DeviceMetric , DeviceRequest , DeviceUsage , DiagnosticReport , DocumentReference , Encounter , EncounterHistory , Endpoint , EnrollmentRequest , EnrollmentResponse , EpisodeOfCare , EventDefinition , Evidence , EvidenceReport , EvidenceVariable , ExampleScenario , ExplanationOfBenefit , FamilyMemberHistory , Flag , FormularyItem , GenomicStudy , Goal , GraphDefinition , Group , GuidanceResponse , HealthcareService , ImagingSelection , ImagingStudy , Immunization , ImmunizationEvaluation , ImmunizationRecommendation , ImplementationGuide , Ingredient , InsurancePlan , InventoryItem , InventoryReport , Invoice , Library , Linkage , List , Location , ManufacturedItemDefinition , Measure , MeasureReport , Medication , MedicationAdministration , MedicationDispense , MedicationKnowledge , MedicationRequest , MedicationStatement , MedicinalProductDefinition , MessageDefinition , MessageHeader , MolecularSequence , NamingSystem , NutritionIntake , NutritionOrder , NutritionProduct , Observation , ObservationDefinition , OperationDefinition , OperationOutcome , Organization , OrganizationAffiliation , PackagedProductDefinition , Parameters , Patient , PaymentNotice , PaymentReconciliation , Permission , Person , PlanDefinition , Practitioner , PractitionerRole , Procedure , Provenance , Questionnaire , QuestionnaireResponse , RegulatedAuthorization , RelatedPerson , RequestOrchestration , Requirements , ResearchStudy , ResearchSubject , RiskAssessment , Schedule , SearchParameter , ServiceRequest , Slot , Specimen , SpecimenDefinition , StructureDefinition , StructureMap , Subscription , SubscriptionStatus , SubscriptionTopic , Substance , SubstanceDefinition , SubstanceNucleicAcid , SubstancePolymer , SubstanceProtein , SubstanceReferenceInformation , SubstanceSourceMaterial , SupplyDelivery , SupplyRequest , Task , TerminologyCapabilities , TestPlan , TestReport , TestScript , Transport , ValueSet , VerificationResult , VisionPrescription Multiples multipleAnd: It's up to the server whether the parameter may repeat in order to specify multiple values that must all be true multipleOr: It's up to the server whether the parameter can have multiple values (separated by comma) where at least one must be true
http://hl7.org/fhir/SearchParameter/DocumentReference-facility
10.2.31 facility Parameter facility
:token
Kind of facility where patient was seen
Resource DocumentReference Expression DocumentReference.facilityType
Processing Mode Normal Multiples multipleAnd: It's up to the server whether the parameter may repeat in order to specify multiple values that must all be true multipleOr: It's up to the server whether the parameter can have multiple values (separated by comma) where at least one must be true
http://hl7.org/fhir/SearchParameter/DocumentReference-format-canonical
10.2.32 format-canonical Parameter format-canonical
:reference
Profile canonical content rules for the document
Resource DocumentReference Expression (DocumentReference.content.profile.value.ofType(canonical))
Processing Mode Normal Target Resources ActivityDefinition , ActorDefinition , CapabilityStatement , ChargeItemDefinition , Citation , CodeSystem , CompartmentDefinition , Composition , ConceptMap , ConditionDefinition , Contract , Device , EventDefinition , Evidence , EvidenceReport , EvidenceVariable , ExampleScenario , GraphDefinition , Group , ImplementationGuide , Library , Measure , MessageDefinition , NamingSystem , ObservationDefinition , OperationDefinition , PlanDefinition , Questionnaire , Requirements , ResearchStudy , SearchParameter , SpecimenDefinition , StructureDefinition , StructureMap , SubscriptionTopic , TerminologyCapabilities , TestPlan , TestScript , ValueSet Multiples multipleAnd: It's up to the server whether the parameter may repeat in order to specify multiple values that must all be true multipleOr: It's up to the server whether the parameter can have multiple values (separated by comma) where at least one must be true
http://hl7.org/fhir/SearchParameter/DocumentReference-format-code
10.2.33 format-code Parameter format-code
:token
Format code content rules for the document
Resource DocumentReference Expression (DocumentReference.content.profile.value.ofType(Coding))
Processing Mode Normal Multiples multipleAnd: It's up to the server whether the parameter may repeat in order to specify multiple values that must all be true multipleOr: It's up to the server whether the parameter can have multiple values (separated by comma) where at least one must be true
http://hl7.org/fhir/SearchParameter/DocumentReference-format-uri
10.2.34 format-uri Parameter format-uri
:uri
Profile URI content rules for the document
Resource DocumentReference Expression (DocumentReference.content.profile.value.ofType(uri))
Processing Mode Normal Multiples multipleAnd: It's up to the server whether the parameter may repeat in order to specify multiple values that must all be true multipleOr: It's up to the server whether the parameter can have multiple values (separated by comma) where at least one must be true
http://hl7.org/fhir/SearchParameter/clinical-identifier
This search parameter is part of the common search parameter clinical-identifier 10.2.35 identifier Parameter identifier
:token
Resource DocumentReference Expression DocumentReference.identifier
Processing Mode Normal Multiples multipleAnd: It's up to the server whether the parameter may repeat in order to specify multiple values that must all be true multipleOr: It's up to the server whether the parameter can have multiple values (separated by comma) where at least one must be true
http://hl7.org/fhir/SearchParameter/DocumentReference-language
10.2.36 language Parameter language
:token
Human language of the content (BCP-47)
Resource DocumentReference Expression DocumentReference.content.attachment.language
Processing Mode Normal Multiples multipleAnd: It's up to the server whether the parameter may repeat in order to specify multiple values that must all be true multipleOr: It's up to the server whether the parameter can have multiple values (separated by comma) where at least one must be true
http://hl7.org/fhir/SearchParameter/DocumentReference-location
10.2.37 location Parameter location
:uri
Uri where the data can be found
Resource DocumentReference Expression DocumentReference.content.attachment.url
Processing Mode Normal Multiples multipleAnd: It's up to the server whether the parameter may repeat in order to specify multiple values that must all be true multipleOr: It's up to the server whether the parameter can have multiple values (separated by comma) where at least one must be true
http://hl7.org/fhir/SearchParameter/DocumentReference-modality
10.2.38 modality Parameter modality
:token
Resource DocumentReference Expression DocumentReference.modality
Processing Mode Normal Multiples multipleAnd: It's up to the server whether the parameter may repeat in order to specify multiple values that must all be true multipleOr: It's up to the server whether the parameter can have multiple values (separated by comma) where at least one must be true
http://hl7.org/fhir/SearchParameter/clinical-patient
This search parameter is part of the common search parameter clinical-patient 10.2.39 patient Parameter patient
:reference
Resource DocumentReference Expression DocumentReference.subject.where(resolve() is Patient)
Processing Mode Normal Target Resources Patient Multiples multipleAnd: It's up to the server whether the parameter may repeat in order to specify multiple values that must all be true multipleOr: It's up to the server whether the parameter can have multiple values (separated by comma) where at least one must be true
http://hl7.org/fhir/SearchParameter/DocumentReference-period
10.2.40 period Parameter period
:date
Time of service that is being documented
Resource DocumentReference Expression DocumentReference.period
Processing Mode Normal Multiples multipleAnd: It's up to the server whether the parameter may repeat in order to specify multiple values that must all be true multipleOr: It's up to the server whether the parameter can have multiple values (separated by comma) where at least one must be true Comparators Allowed: eq, ne, gt, ge, lt, le, sa, eb, ap
http://hl7.org/fhir/SearchParameter/DocumentReference-relatesto
10.2.41 relatesto Parameter relatesto
:reference
Target of the relationship
Resource DocumentReference Expression DocumentReference.relatesTo.target
Processing Mode Normal Target Resources DocumentReference Multiples multipleAnd: It's up to the server whether the parameter may repeat in order to specify multiple values that must all be true multipleOr: It's up to the server whether the parameter can have multiple values (separated by comma) where at least one must be true
http://hl7.org/fhir/SearchParameter/DocumentReference-relation
10.2.42 relation Parameter relation
:token
replaces | transforms | signs | appends
Resource DocumentReference Expression DocumentReference.relatesTo.code
Processing Mode Normal Multiples multipleAnd: It's up to the server whether the parameter may repeat in order to specify multiple values that must all be true multipleOr: It's up to the server whether the parameter can have multiple values (separated by comma) where at least one must be true
http://hl7.org/fhir/SearchParameter/DocumentReference-relationship
10.2.43 relationship Parameter relationship
:composite
Combination of relation and relatesTo
Resource DocumentReference Expression DocumentReference.relatesTo
Processing Mode Normal Multiples multipleAnd: It's up to the server whether the parameter may repeat in order to specify multiple values that must all be true multipleOr: The parameter may only have one value (no comma separators)
Components
http://hl7.org/fhir/SearchParameter/DocumentReference-security-label
10.2.44 security-label Parameter security-label
:token
Resource DocumentReference Expression DocumentReference.securityLabel
Processing Mode Normal Multiples multipleAnd: It's up to the server whether the parameter may repeat in order to specify multiple values that must all be true multipleOr: It's up to the server whether the parameter can have multiple values (separated by comma) where at least one must be true
http://hl7.org/fhir/SearchParameter/DocumentReference-setting
10.2.45 setting Parameter setting
:token
Additional details about where the content was created (e.g. clinical specialty)
Resource DocumentReference Expression DocumentReference.practiceSetting
Processing Mode Normal Multiples multipleAnd: It's up to the server whether the parameter may repeat in order to specify multiple values that must all be true multipleOr: It's up to the server whether the parameter can have multiple values (separated by comma) where at least one must be true
http://hl7.org/fhir/SearchParameter/DocumentReference-status
10.2.46 status Parameter status
:token
current | superseded | entered-in-error
Resource DocumentReference Expression DocumentReference.status
Processing Mode Normal Multiples multipleAnd: It's up to the server whether the parameter may repeat in order to specify multiple values that must all be true multipleOr: It's up to the server whether the parameter can have multiple values (separated by comma) where at least one must be true
http://hl7.org/fhir/SearchParameter/DocumentReference-subject
10.2.47 subject Parameter subject
:reference
Who/what is the subject of the document
Resource DocumentReference Expression DocumentReference.subject
Processing Mode Normal Target Resources Account , ActivityDefinition , ActorDefinition , AdministrableProductDefinition , AdverseEvent , AllergyIntolerance , Appointment , AppointmentResponse , ArtifactAssessment , AuditEvent , Basic , Binary , BiologicallyDerivedProduct , BiologicallyDerivedProductDispense , BodyStructure , Bundle , CapabilityStatement , CarePlan , CareTeam , ChargeItem , ChargeItemDefinition , Citation , Claim , ClaimResponse , ClinicalImpression , ClinicalUseDefinition , CodeSystem , Communication , CommunicationRequest , CompartmentDefinition , Composition , ConceptMap , Condition , ConditionDefinition , Consent , Contract , Coverage , CoverageEligibilityRequest , CoverageEligibilityResponse , DetectedIssue , Device , DeviceAssociation , DeviceDefinition , DeviceDispense , DeviceMetric , DeviceRequest , DeviceUsage , DiagnosticReport , DocumentReference , Encounter , EncounterHistory , Endpoint , EnrollmentRequest , EnrollmentResponse , EpisodeOfCare , EventDefinition , Evidence , EvidenceReport , EvidenceVariable , ExampleScenario , ExplanationOfBenefit , FamilyMemberHistory , Flag , FormularyItem , GenomicStudy , Goal , GraphDefinition , Group , GuidanceResponse , HealthcareService , ImagingSelection , ImagingStudy , Immunization , ImmunizationEvaluation , ImmunizationRecommendation , ImplementationGuide , Ingredient , InsurancePlan , InventoryItem , InventoryReport , Invoice , Library , Linkage , List , Location , ManufacturedItemDefinition , Measure , MeasureReport , Medication , MedicationAdministration , MedicationDispense , MedicationKnowledge , MedicationRequest , MedicationStatement , MedicinalProductDefinition , MessageDefinition , MessageHeader , MolecularSequence , NamingSystem , NutritionIntake , NutritionOrder , NutritionProduct , Observation , ObservationDefinition , OperationDefinition , OperationOutcome , Organization , OrganizationAffiliation , PackagedProductDefinition , Parameters , Patient , PaymentNotice , PaymentReconciliation , Permission , Person , PlanDefinition , Practitioner , PractitionerRole , Procedure , Provenance , Questionnaire , QuestionnaireResponse , RegulatedAuthorization , RelatedPerson , RequestOrchestration , Requirements , ResearchStudy , ResearchSubject , RiskAssessment , Schedule , SearchParameter , ServiceRequest , Slot , Specimen , SpecimenDefinition , StructureDefinition , StructureMap , Subscription , SubscriptionStatus , SubscriptionTopic , Substance , SubstanceDefinition , SubstanceNucleicAcid , SubstancePolymer , SubstanceProtein , SubstanceReferenceInformation , SubstanceSourceMaterial , SupplyDelivery , SupplyRequest , Task , TerminologyCapabilities , TestPlan , TestReport , TestScript , Transport , ValueSet , VerificationResult , VisionPrescription Multiples multipleAnd: It's up to the server whether the parameter may repeat in order to specify multiple values that must all be true multipleOr: It's up to the server whether the parameter can have multiple values (separated by comma) where at least one must be true
http://hl7.org/fhir/SearchParameter/clinical-type
This search parameter is part of the common search parameter clinical-type 10.2.48 type Parameter type
:token
Resource DocumentReference Expression DocumentReference.type
Processing Mode Normal Multiples multipleAnd: It's up to the server whether the parameter may repeat in order to specify multiple values that must all be true multipleOr: It's up to the server whether the parameter can have multiple values (separated by comma) where at least one must be true
http://hl7.org/fhir/SearchParameter/DocumentReference-version
10.2.49 version Parameter version
:string
The business version identifier
Resource DocumentReference Expression DocumentReference.version
Processing Mode Normal Multiples multipleAnd: It's up to the server whether the parameter may repeat in order to specify multiple values that must all be true multipleOr: It's up to the server whether the parameter can have multiple values (separated by comma) where at least one must be true