Profile Comparison between http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/StructureDefinition/us-core-observation-clinical-result vs http://hl7.org/fhir/us/physical-activity/StructureDefinition/pa-observation-activity-measure

Messages

Metadata

Name	Value		Comments
abstract	false
baseDefinition	http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Observation	http://hl7.org/fhir/us/physical-activity/StructureDefinition/pa-observation-base	Values Differ
copyright	Used by permission of HL7 International, all rights reserved Creative Commons License		Removed the item 'Used by permission of HL7 International, all rights reserved Creative Commons License'
date	2022-04-20	2023-03-28T18:30:00+00:00	Values Differ
description	The US Core Observation Clinical Result Profile is based upon the core FHIR Observation Resource and, along with the US Core DiagnosticReport Profile, meets the US Core Data for Interoperability (USCDI) requirements for *Diagnostic Imaging* and *Clinical Tests* Data Classes. This profile sets minimum expectations for the Observation resource to record and search non-laboratory clinical test results (e.g., radiology and other clinical observations generated from procedures). An example would be when a gastroenterologist reports the size of a polyp observed during a colonoscopy. This profile is the basis for the US Core Laboratory Result Observation Profile, which defines additional data elements to record and search laboratory test results. The US Core Observation Clinical Result Profile sets minimum expectations to promote interoperability and adoption through common implementation. It identifies which core elements, extensions, vocabularies, and value sets **SHALL** be present in the resource when using this profile. It provides the floor for standards development for specific use cases.	A profile for observations that capture physical activity-related measures that are specific to a single physical activity.	Values Differ
experimental
fhirVersion	4.0.1
jurisdiction
jurisdiction[0]	urn:iso:std:iso:3166#US
kind	resource
name	USCoreObservationClinicalResultProfile	PAObservationActivityMeasure	Values Differ
publisher	HL7 International - Cross-Group Projects	HL7 International - Patient Care WG	Values Differ
purpose
status	active
title	US Core Observation Clinical Result Profile	PA Observation - Activity-based	Values Differ
type	Observation
url	http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/StructureDefinition/us-core-observation-clinical-result	http://hl7.org/fhir/us/physical-activity/StructureDefinition/pa-observation-activity-measure	Values Differ
version	6.0.0-ballot	1.0.0-ballot	Values Differ

Structure

Name	L Flags	L Card.	L Type	L Description & Constraints	R Flags	R Card.	L Type	L Description & Constraints	Comments
Observation	C	0..*	Observation	Measurements and simple assertions us-core-2: If there is no component or hasMember element then either a value[x] or a data absent reason must be present	C	0..*	PAObservationBase	Measurements and simple assertions	Elements differ in definition: '\-' vs 'A profile for observations that capture physical activity-related measures that are specific to a single physical activity.' Elements differ in comments: '\-' vs 'Used for simple observations such as device measurements, laboratory atomic results, vital signs, height, weight, smoking status, comments, etc. Other resources are used to provide context for observations such as laboratory reports, etc.'
id	Σ	0..1	id	Logical id of this artifact	Σ	0..1	id	Logical id of this artifact
meta	Σ	0..1	Meta	Metadata about the resource	Σ	0..1	Meta	Metadata about the resource
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created	?!Σ	0..0			Element maximum cardinalities differ: '1' vs '0'
language		0..1	code	Language of the resource content Binding: ?? (preferred): A human language. Additional Bindings Purpose ?? Max Binding		0..1	code	Language of the resource content Binding: ?? (preferred): A human language. Additional Bindings Purpose ?? Max Binding
text		0..1	Narrative	Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation		0..1	Narrative	Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
contained		0..*	Resource	Contained, inline Resources		0..*	Resource	Contained, inline Resources
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored	?!	0..0			Elements differ in short: 'Extensions that cannot be ignored' vs 'Extension' Elements differ in 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).' vs 'An Extension' Element maximum cardinalities differ: '2147483647' vs '0'
identifier	Σ	0..*	Identifier	Business Identifier for observation	Σ	0..*	Identifier	Business Identifier for observation
basedOn	Σ	0..*	Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest)	Fulfills plan, proposal or order	Σ	0..*	Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest)	Fulfills plan, proposal or order
partOf	Σ	0..*	Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy)	Part of referenced event	Σ	0..*	Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy)	Part of referenced event
status	?!SΣ	1..1	code	registered | preliminary | final | amended + Binding: ?? (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.	?!SΣ	1..1	code	final | amended | corrected | entered-in-error Binding: ?? (required)	Elements differ in short: 'registered | preliminary | final | amended +' vs 'final | amended | corrected | entered-in-error' Elements differ in comments: 'This element is labeled as a modifier because the status contains codes that mark the resource as not currently valid.' vs 'In the vast majority of cases, the status value will be 'final'. Systems are not expected to distinguish amended and corrected results.'
Slices for category	S	1..*	CodeableConcept	Classification of type of observation Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:$this Binding: ?? (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.		1..*	CodeableConcept	Classification of type of observation Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:$this Binding: ?? (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.	Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
code	SΣ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Clinical Test or Procedure Name Binding: ?? (extensible)	SΣ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Type of observation (code / type) Binding: ?? (extensible)	Elements differ in short: 'Clinical Test or Procedure Name' vs 'Type of observation (code / type)' Elements differ in definition: 'The name of the clinical test or procedure performed on a patient. A LOINC **SHALL** be used if the concept is present in LOINC.' vs 'Describes what was observed. Sometimes this is called the observation "name".' Elements differ in comments: 'The typical patterns for codes are: 1) a LOINC code either as a translation from a "local" code or as a primary code, or 2) a local code only if no suitable LOINC exists, or 3) both the local and the LOINC translation. Systems SHALL be capable of sending the local code if one exists. When using LOINC , Use either the SHORTNAME or LONG_COMMON_NAME field for the display.' vs '*All* code-value and, if present, component.code-component.value pairs need to be taken into account to correctly understand the meaning of the observation.'
subject	SΣ	1..1	Reference(US Core Patient Profile)	Who and/or what the observation is about	SΣ	1..1	Reference(US Core Patient Profile)	A reference from one resource to another	Elements differ in short: 'Who and/or what the observation is about' vs 'A reference from one resource to another' Elements differ in definition: 'The patient, or group of patients, location, or device this observation is about and into whose record the observation is placed. If the actual focus of the observation is different from the subject (or a sample of, part, or region of the subject), the `focus` element or the `code` itself specifies the actual focus of the observation.' vs 'A reference from one resource to another.' Elements differ in comments: 'One would expect this element to be a cardinality of 1..1. The only circumstance in which the subject can be missing is when the observation is made by a device that does not know the patient. In this case, the observation SHALL be matched to a patient through some context/channel matching technique, and at this point, the observation should be updated.' vs 'References SHALL be a reference to an actual FHIR resource, and SHALL be resolveable (allowing for access control, temporary unavailability, etc.). Resolution can be either by retrieval from the URL, or, where applicable by resource type, by treating an absolute reference as a canonical URL and looking it up in a local registry/repository. A variety of resources might provide support for asserting this condition, however at minimum, systems must support the Physical Activity Vital Sign observations.'
focus	ΣTU	0..*	Reference(Resource)	What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record	Σ	0..0			Element maximum cardinalities differ: '2147483647' vs '0'
encounter	Σ	0..1	Reference(Encounter)	Healthcare event during which this observation is made	Σ	0..1	Reference(Encounter)	Healthcare event during which this observation is made
effective[x]	SΣC	0..1	dateTime S, Period, Timing, instant	Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation us-core-1: Datetime must be at least to day.	SΣ	1..1	dateTime S, Period	Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this	Elements differ in comments: 'At least a date should be present unless this observation is a historical report. For recording imprecise or "fuzzy" times (For example, a blood glucose measurement taken "after breakfast") use the [Timing] datatype which allow the measurement to be tied to regular life events.' vs 'At least a date should be present unless this observation is a historical report. For recording imprecise or "fuzzy" times (For example, a blood glucose measurement taken "after breakfast") use the [Timing] datatype which allow the measurement to be tied to regular life events. This will typically be a dateTime specific to the day. If the information is available, a Period can be used to indicate the specific start and end times.' Element minimum cardinalities differ: '0' vs '1'
issued	Σ	0..1	instant	Date/Time this version was made available	Σ	0..1	instant	Date/Time this version was made available
performer	Σ	0..*	Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | CareTeam | Patient | RelatedPerson)	Who is responsible for the observation	SΣ	0..*	Reference(US Core Patient Profile S | US Core Practitioner Profile S | US Core PractitionerRole Profile | RelatedPerson)	A reference from one resource to another	Elements differ in short: 'Who is responsible for the observation' vs 'A reference from one resource to another' Elements differ in definition: 'Who was responsible for asserting the observed value as "true".' vs 'A reference from one resource to another.' Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'false' vs 'true' Type Mismatch: Reference([CanonicalType[http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Practitioner], CanonicalType[http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/PractitionerRole], CanonicalType[http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Organization], CanonicalType[http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/CareTeam], CanonicalType[http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Patient], CanonicalType[http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/RelatedPerson]]) vs Reference([CanonicalType[http://hl7.org/fhir/us/physical-activity/StructureDefinition/reference-rest-or-logical]])([CanonicalType[http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/StructureDefinition/us-core-patient], CanonicalType[http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/StructureDefinition/us-core-practitioner], CanonicalType[http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/StructureDefinition/us-core-practitionerrole], CanonicalType[http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/RelatedPerson]])
value[x]	SΣC	0..1	Quantity S, CodeableConcept S, string S, boolean, integer, Range, Ratio, SampledData, time, dateTime, Period	Result Value us-core-3: SHALL use UCUM for coded quantity units.	SΣC	0..1	Quantity, CodeableConcept	Actual result Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this	Elements differ in short: 'Result Value' vs 'Actual result' Elements differ in definition: 'The clinical test or procedure result value. If a numeric value, valueQuantity.code **SHALL** be selected from [UCUM]. A FHIR [UCUM Codes value set] that defines all UCUM codes is in the FHIR specification.' vs 'The information determined as a result of making the observation, if the information has a simple value.' Elements differ in comments: 'An observation may have; 1) a single value here, 2) both a value and a set of related or component values, or 3) only a set of related or component values. If a value is present, the datatype for this element should be determined by Observation.code. A CodeableConcept with just a text would be used instead of a string if the field was usually coded, or if the type associated with the Observation.code defines a coded value. For additional guidance, see the [Notes section] below.' vs 'An observation may have; 1) a single value here, 2) both a value and a set of related or component values, or 3) only a set of related or component values. If a value is present, the datatype for this element should be determined by Observation.code. A CodeableConcept with just a text would be used instead of a string if the field was usually coded, or if the type associated with the Observation.code defines a coded value. For additional guidance, see the [Notes section] below. The value **SHALL** be constrained to the type and unit or ValueSet as indicated in [the table]'
dataAbsentReason	SC	0..1	CodeableConcept	Why the result is missing Binding: ?? (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.	C	0..1	CodeableConcept	Why the result is missing Binding: ?? (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.	Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'true' vs 'false'
interpretation		0..*	CodeableConcept	High, low, normal, etc. Binding: ?? (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.		0..*	CodeableConcept	High, low, normal, etc. Binding: ?? (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
note		0..*	Annotation	Comments about the observation	S	0..*	Annotation	Comments about the observation	Elements differ in comments: 'May include general statements about the observation, or statements about significant, unexpected or unreliable results values, or information about its source when relevant to its interpretation.' vs 'May include general statements about the observation, or statements about significant, unexpected or unreliable results values, or information about its source when relevant to its interpretation. Comments allows supporting and qualifying information' Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'false' vs 'true'
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
author[x]	Σ	0..1	Reference(Practitioner | Patient | RelatedPerson | Organization), string	Individual responsible for the annotation	SΣ	1..1	Reference(Practitioner S | Patient S | RelatedPerson)	A reference from one resource to another	Elements differ in short: 'Individual responsible for the annotation' vs 'A reference from one resource to another' Elements differ in definition: 'The individual responsible for making the annotation.' vs 'A reference from one resource to another.' Elements differ in comments: 'Organization is used when there's no need for specific attribution as to who made the comment.' vs 'References SHALL be a reference to an actual FHIR resource, and SHALL be resolveable (allowing for access control, temporary unavailability, etc.). Resolution can be either by retrieval from the URL, or, where applicable by resource type, by treating an absolute reference as a canonical URL and looking it up in a local registry/repository.' Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'false' vs 'true' Element minimum cardinalities differ: '0' vs '1'
time	Σ	0..1	dateTime	When the annotation was made	SΣ	1..1	dateTime	When the annotation was made	Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'false' vs 'true' Element minimum cardinalities differ: '0' vs '1'
text	Σ	1..1	markdown	The annotation - text content (as markdown)	SΣ	1..1	markdown	The annotation - text content (as markdown)	Elements differ in definition for mustSupport: 'false' vs 'true'
bodySite		0..1	CodeableConcept	Observed body part Binding: ?? (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.		0..0			Element maximum cardinalities differ: '1' vs '0'
method		0..1	CodeableConcept	How it was done Binding: ?? (example): Methods for simple observations.		0..1	CodeableConcept	How it was done Binding: ?? (example): Methods for simple observations.
specimen		0..1	Reference(Specimen)	Specimen used for this observation		0..0			Element maximum cardinalities differ: '1' vs '0'
device		0..1	Reference(Device | DeviceMetric)	(Measurement) Device		0..1	Reference(Device | DeviceMetric)	(Measurement) Device
referenceRange	C	0..*	BackboneElement	Provides guide for interpretation	C	0..*	BackboneElement	Provides guide for interpretation
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
low	C	0..1	??	Low Range, if relevant	C	0..1	??	Low Range, if relevant
high	C	0..1	??	High Range, if relevant	C	0..1	??	High Range, if relevant
type		0..1	CodeableConcept	Reference range qualifier Binding: ?? (preferred): Code for the meaning of a reference range.		0..1	CodeableConcept	Reference range qualifier Binding: ?? (preferred): Code for the meaning of a reference range.
appliesTo		0..*	CodeableConcept	Reference range population Binding: ?? (example): Codes identifying the population the reference range applies to.		0..*	CodeableConcept	Reference range population Binding: ?? (example): Codes identifying the population the reference range applies to.
age		0..1	Range	Applicable age range, if relevant		0..1	Range	Applicable age range, if relevant
text		0..1	string	Text based reference range in an observation		0..1	string	Text based reference range in an observation
hasMember	Σ	0..*	Reference(Observation | QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence)	Related resource that belongs to the Observation group	Σ	0..*	Reference(Observation | QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence)	Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
derivedFrom	Σ	0..*	Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence)	Related measurements the observation is made from	Σ	0..*	Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence)	Related measurements the observation is made from
component	Σ	0..*	BackboneElement	Component results	Σ	0..*	BackboneElement	Component results
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
code	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Type of component observation (code / type) Binding: ?? (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Type of component observation (code / type) Binding: ?? (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
value[x]	Σ	0..1	Quantity, CodeableConcept, string, boolean, integer, Range, Ratio, SampledData, time, dateTime, Period	Actual component result	Σ	0..1	Quantity, CodeableConcept, string, boolean, integer, Range, Ratio, SampledData, time, dateTime, Period	Actual component result
dataAbsentReason	C	0..1	CodeableConcept	Why the component result is missing Binding: ?? (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.	C	0..1	CodeableConcept	Why the component result is missing Binding: ?? (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
interpretation		0..*	CodeableConcept	High, low, normal, etc. Binding: ?? (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.		0..*	CodeableConcept	High, low, normal, etc. Binding: ?? (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
referenceRange		0..*	See referenceRange (Observation)	Provides guide for interpretation of component result		0..*	See referenceRange (Observation)	Provides guide for interpretation of component result
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