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Resource Profile: RadiotherapyVolume - Detailed Descriptions

Active as of 2023-03-21

Definitions for the mcode-radiotherapy-volume resource profile.

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

1. BodyStructure
InvariantsDefined on this element
mcode-description-or-id-required: One of description or identifier MUST be present (: description.exists() or identifier.exists())
2. BodyStructure.identifier
Definition

Unique identifier to reliably identify the same target volume in different requests and procedures, for example, the Conceptual Volume UID used in DICOM.

Identifier for this instance of the anatomical structure.

NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
Must Supporttrue
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on BodyStructure.identifier. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ use
3. BodyStructure.identifier:displayName
SliceNamedisplayName
NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
Control0..1
Must Supporttrue
4. BodyStructure.identifier:displayName.use
Control1..?
Pattern Valueusual
5. BodyStructure.identifier:displayName.value
Control1..?
Must Supporttrue
6. BodyStructure.morphology
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from Radiotherapy Volume Type Value Set; other codes may be used where these codes are not suitableFor example codes, see SNOMEDCTMorphologicAbnormalities
Must Supporttrue
Comments

The type of radiotherapy volume this resource represents. Although the name of the element is 'morphology', this element is defined in the base resource as 'The kind of structure being represented by the body structure'. The name is somewhat of a misnomer, and might be better interpreted simply as 'type' or 'kind'.

The minimum cardinality of 0 supports the use case of specifying a location without defining a morphology.

7. BodyStructure.location
Definition

The location and locationQualifier codes specify a TG263 body structure comprising the irradiated volume.

The anatomical location or region of the specimen, lesion, or body structure.

BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from Radiotherapy Treatment Location Value SetFor example codes, see SNOMEDCTBodyStructures
Must Supporttrue
8. BodyStructure.locationQualifier
Definition

Qualifiers that together with the associated location code specify the TG263 body structure comprising the irradiated volume.

Qualifier to refine the anatomical location. These include qualifiers for laterality, relative location, directionality, number, and plane.

BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from Radiotherapy Treatment Location Qualifier Value SetFor example codes, see BodystructureLocationQualifier
Must Supporttrue
9. BodyStructure.description
Definition

A text description of the radiotherapy volume, which SHOULD contain any additional information above and beyond the location and locationQualifier that describe the volume.

A summary, characterization or explanation of the body structure.

Must Supporttrue
10. BodyStructure.patient
Definition

The patient for which a radiotherapy procedure is planned or performed.

The person to which the body site belongs.

TypeReference(CancerPatient|Patient)
Must Supporttrue

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

1. BodyStructure
Definition

Record details about an anatomical structure. This resource may be used when a coded concept does not provide the necessary detail needed for the use case.

Control0..*
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesanatomical location
InvariantsDefined on this element
dom-2: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources (: contained.contained.empty())
dom-3: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource (: contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty())
dom-4: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated (: contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty())
dom-5: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label (: contained.meta.security.empty())
dom-6: A resource should have narrative for robust management (: text.`div`.exists())
mcode-description-or-id-required: One of description or identifier MUST be present (: description.exists() or identifier.exists())
2. BodyStructure.implicitRules
Definition

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

Control0..1
Typeuri
Is Modifiertrue
Summarytrue
Comments

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

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
3. BodyStructure.modifierExtension
Definition

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

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

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifiertrue
Summaryfalse
Requirements

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

Alternate Namesextensions, user content
Comments

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

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (: extension.exists() != value.exists())
4. BodyStructure.identifier
Definition

Unique identifier to reliably identify the same target volume in different requests and procedures, for example, the Conceptual Volume UID used in DICOM.

Identifier for this instance of the anatomical structure.

NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
Control0..*
TypeIdentifier
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on BodyStructure.identifier. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ use
5. BodyStructure.identifier:displayName
SliceNamedisplayName
Definition

Identifier for this instance of the anatomical structure.

NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
Control0..1*
TypeIdentifier
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
6. BodyStructure.identifier:displayName.use
Definition

The purpose of this identifier.

Control10..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from IdentifierUse

Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .

Typecode
Is Modifiertrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Allows the appropriate identifier for a particular context of use to be selected from among a set of identifiers.

Comments

Applications can assume that an identifier is permanent unless it explicitly says that it is temporary.

Pattern Valueusual
InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
7. BodyStructure.identifier:displayName.value
Definition

The portion of the identifier typically relevant to the user and which is unique within the context of the system.

Control10..1
Typestring
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Comments

If the value is a full URI, then the system SHALL be urn:ietf:rfc:3986. The value's primary purpose is computational mapping. As a result, it may be normalized for comparison purposes (e.g. removing non-significant whitespace, dashes, etc.) A value formatted for human display can be conveyed using the Rendered Value extension. Identifier.value is to be treated as case sensitive unless knowledge of the Identifier.system allows the processer to be confident that non-case-sensitive processing is safe.

Example
General:123456
InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
8. BodyStructure.active
Definition

Whether this body site is in active use.

Control0..1
Typeboolean
Is Modifiertrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to be able to mark a body site entry as not to be used because it was created in error.

Comments

This element is labeled as a modifier because it may be used to mark that the resource was created in error.

Meaning if MissingThis resource is generally assumed to be active if no value is provided for the active element
InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
9. BodyStructure.morphology
Definition

The kind of structure being represented by the body structure at BodyStructure.location. This can define both normal and abnormal morphologies.

Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from Radiotherapy Volume Type Value Set; other codes may be used where these codes are not suitableFor example codes, see SNOMEDCTMorphologicAbnormalities
TypeCodeableConcept
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Comments

The type of radiotherapy volume this resource represents. Although the name of the element is 'morphology', this element is defined in the base resource as 'The kind of structure being represented by the body structure'. The name is somewhat of a misnomer, and might be better interpreted simply as 'type' or 'kind'.

The minimum cardinality of 0 supports the use case of specifying a location without defining a morphology.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
10. BodyStructure.location
Definition

The location and locationQualifier codes specify a TG263 body structure comprising the irradiated volume.

The anatomical location or region of the specimen, lesion, or body structure.

Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from Radiotherapy Treatment Location Value SetFor example codes, see SNOMEDCTBodyStructures
TypeCodeableConcept
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
11. BodyStructure.locationQualifier
Definition

Qualifiers that together with the associated location code specify the TG263 body structure comprising the irradiated volume.

Qualifier to refine the anatomical location. These include qualifiers for laterality, relative location, directionality, number, and plane.

Control0..*
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from Radiotherapy Treatment Location Qualifier Value SetFor example codes, see BodystructureLocationQualifier
TypeCodeableConcept
Must Supporttrue
Summaryfalse
InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
12. BodyStructure.description
Definition

A text description of the radiotherapy volume, which SHOULD contain any additional information above and beyond the location and locationQualifier that describe the volume.

A summary, characterization or explanation of the body structure.

Control0..1
Typestring
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Comments

This description could include any visual markings used to orientate the viewer e.g. external reference points, special sutures, ink markings.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
13. BodyStructure.patient
Definition

The patient for which a radiotherapy procedure is planned or performed.

The person to which the body site belongs.

Control1..1
TypeReference(CancerPatient|Patient)
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))

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

1. BodyStructure
Definition

Record details about an anatomical structure. This resource may be used when a coded concept does not provide the necessary detail needed for the use case.

Control0..*
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesanatomical location
2. BodyStructure.id
Definition

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

Control0..1
Typeid
Summarytrue
Comments

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

3. BodyStructure.meta
Definition

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

Control0..1
TypeMeta
Summarytrue
InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
4. BodyStructure.implicitRules
Definition

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

Control0..1
Typeuri
Is Modifiertrue
Summarytrue
Comments

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

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
5. BodyStructure.language
Definition

The base language in which the resource is written.

Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from CommonLanguages A human language
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguagesMax Binding
Typecode
Summaryfalse
Comments

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

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
6. BodyStructure.text
Definition

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

Control0..1
TypeNarrative
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesnarrative, html, xhtml, display
Comments

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

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
7. BodyStructure.contained
Definition

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

Control0..*
TypeResource
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesinline resources, anonymous resources, contained resources
Comments

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

8. BodyStructure.extension
Definition

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

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesextensions, user content
Comments

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

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (: extension.exists() != value.exists())
9. BodyStructure.modifierExtension
Definition

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

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

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifiertrue
Summaryfalse
Requirements

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

Alternate Namesextensions, user content
Comments

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

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (: extension.exists() != value.exists())
10. BodyStructure.identifier
Definition

Unique identifier to reliably identify the same target volume in different requests and procedures, for example, the Conceptual Volume UID used in DICOM.

NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
Control0..*
TypeIdentifier
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on BodyStructure.identifier. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ use
11. BodyStructure.identifier:displayName
SliceNamedisplayName
Definition

Identifier for this instance of the anatomical structure.

NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
Control0..1
TypeIdentifier
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
12. BodyStructure.identifier:displayName.id
Definition

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

Control0..1
Typestring
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Summaryfalse
13. BodyStructure.identifier:displayName.extension
Definition

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

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesextensions, user content
Comments

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

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (: extension.exists() != value.exists())
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on BodyStructure.identifier.extension. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ url
14. BodyStructure.identifier:displayName.use
Definition

The purpose of this identifier.

Control1..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from IdentifierUse Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known
Typecode
Is Modifiertrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Allows the appropriate identifier for a particular context of use to be selected from among a set of identifiers.

Comments

Applications can assume that an identifier is permanent unless it explicitly says that it is temporary.

Pattern Valueusual
InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
15. BodyStructure.identifier:displayName.type
Definition

A coded type for the identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.

Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from Identifier Type Codes; other codes may be used where these codes are not suitable A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose
TypeCodeableConcept
Summarytrue
Requirements

Allows users to make use of identifiers when the identifier system is not known.

Comments

This element deals only with general categories of identifiers. It SHOULD not be used for codes that correspond 1..1 with the Identifier.system. Some identifiers may fall into multiple categories due to common usage. Where the system is known, a type is unnecessary because the type is always part of the system definition. However systems often need to handle identifiers where the system is not known. There is not a 1:1 relationship between type and system, since many different systems have the same type.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
16. BodyStructure.identifier:displayName.system
Definition

Establishes the namespace for the value - that is, a URL that describes a set values that are unique.

Control0..1
Typeuri
Summarytrue
Requirements

There are many sets of identifiers. To perform matching of two identifiers, we need to know what set we're dealing with. The system identifies a particular set of unique identifiers.

Comments

Identifier.system is always case sensitive.

Example
General:http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
17. BodyStructure.identifier:displayName.value
Definition

The portion of the identifier typically relevant to the user and which is unique within the context of the system.

Control1..1
Typestring
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Comments

If the value is a full URI, then the system SHALL be urn:ietf:rfc:3986. The value's primary purpose is computational mapping. As a result, it may be normalized for comparison purposes (e.g. removing non-significant whitespace, dashes, etc.) A value formatted for human display can be conveyed using the Rendered Value extension. Identifier.value is to be treated as case sensitive unless knowledge of the Identifier.system allows the processer to be confident that non-case-sensitive processing is safe.

Example
General:123456
InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
18. BodyStructure.identifier:displayName.period
Definition

Time period during which identifier is/was valid for use.

Control0..1
TypePeriod
Summarytrue
InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
19. BodyStructure.identifier:displayName.assigner
Definition

Organization that issued/manages the identifier.

Control0..1
TypeReference(Organization)
Summarytrue
Comments

The Identifier.assigner may omit the .reference element and only contain a .display element reflecting the name or other textual information about the assigning organization.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
20. BodyStructure.active
Definition

Whether this body site is in active use.

Control0..1
Typeboolean
Is Modifiertrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to be able to mark a body site entry as not to be used because it was created in error.

Comments

This element is labeled as a modifier because it may be used to mark that the resource was created in error.

Meaning if MissingThis resource is generally assumed to be active if no value is provided for the active element
InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
21. BodyStructure.morphology
Definition

The kind of structure being represented by the body structure at BodyStructure.location. This can define both normal and abnormal morphologies.

Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from Radiotherapy Volume Type Value Set; other codes may be used where these codes are not suitable
TypeCodeableConcept
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Comments

The type of radiotherapy volume this resource represents. Although the name of the element is 'morphology', this element is defined in the base resource as 'The kind of structure being represented by the body structure'. The name is somewhat of a misnomer, and might be better interpreted simply as 'type' or 'kind'.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
22. BodyStructure.location
Definition

The location and locationQualifier codes specify a TG263 body structure comprising the irradiated volume.

Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from Radiotherapy Treatment Location Value Set
TypeCodeableConcept
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
23. BodyStructure.locationQualifier
Definition

Qualifiers that together with the associated location code specify the TG263 body structure comprising the irradiated volume.

Control0..*
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from Radiotherapy Treatment Location Qualifier Value Set
TypeCodeableConcept
Must Supporttrue
Summaryfalse
InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
24. BodyStructure.description
Definition

A text description of the radiotherapy volume, which SHOULD contain any additional information above and beyond the location and locationQualifier that describe the volume.

Control0..1
Typestring
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Comments

This description could include any visual markings used to orientate the viewer e.g. external reference points, special sutures, ink markings.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
25. BodyStructure.image
Definition

Image or images used to identify a location.

Control0..*
TypeAttachment
Summaryfalse
InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
26. BodyStructure.patient
Definition

The patient for which a radiotherapy procedure is planned or performed.

Control1..1
TypeReference(CancerPatient)
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))