HL7.FHIR.US.SDOH-CLINICALCARE\SDOHCC Observation Screening Response

SDOH Clinical Care
1.0.0 - STU 1

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Resource Profile: SDOHCC Observation Screening Response

Defining URL:

http://hl7.org/fhir/us/sdoh-clinicalcare/StructureDefinition/SDOHCC-ObservationScreeningResponse

Version:

1.0.0

Name:

SDOHCCObservationScreeningResponse

Title:

SDOHCC Observation Screening Response

Status:

Draft as of 2021-08-05T20:07:39+00:00

Definition:

This profile constrains the Observation resource for observations that represent question and answer pairs from SDOH screening instruments that are represented in LOINC. The Cross-Group Projects work group granted an exception to US Core on 12/03/2020 - Jira ticket 29795.

Publisher:

HL7 International - Patient Care WG

Source Resource:

XML / JSON / Turtle

The official URL for this profile is:

http://hl7.org/fhir/us/sdoh-clinicalcare/StructureDefinition/SDOHCC-ObservationScreeningResponse

Formal Views of Profile Content

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

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Differential Table
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This structure is derived from Observation

Summary

Mandatory: 4 elements
Must-Support: 15 elements
Prohibited: 4 elements

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

Slices

This structure defines the following Slices:

The element Observation.category is sliced based on the value of value:$this
The element Observation.value[x] is sliced based on the value of type:$this
The element Observation.derivedFrom is sliced based on the value of profile:resolve()
The element Observation.component.value[x] is sliced based on the value of type:$this

This structure is derived from Observation

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Observation		0..*	Observation	SDOH screening questionnaire observations
status	S	1..1	code	final \| corrected \| entered-in-error \| unknown Binding: SDOHCC ValueSet Observation Status (required)
Slices for category		2..*	CodeableConcept	Classification of type of observation Slice: Unordered, Open by value:$this
category:SocialHistory	S	1..1	CodeableConcept	Classification of type of observation Required Pattern: At least the following
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: social-history
category:Survey	S	1..1	CodeableConcept	Classification of type of observation Required Pattern: At least the following
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: survey
category:SDOH	S	0..*	CodeableConcept	e.g., food-insecurity \| transportation-insecurity Binding: SDOHCC ValueSet SDOH Category (required): Codes for high-level SDOH categories.
code	S	1..1	CodeableConcept	Type of observation (code / type) Binding: LOINCCodes (required)
subject	S	1..1	Reference(US Core Patient Profile)	Who and/or what the observation is about
effective[x]	S	1..1		Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
effectiveDateTime			dateTime
effectivePeriod			Period
performer	S	0..*	Reference(RelatedPerson \| US Core Patient Profile \| US Core Practitioner Profile \| US Core PractitionerRole Profile \| US Core Organization Profile \| US Core CareTeam Profile)	Who is responsible for the observation
Slices for value[x]	S	0..1	Quantity, CodeableConcept, string, boolean, integer, Range, Ratio, SampledData, time, dateTime, Period	Actual result Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
value[x]:valueQuantity		0..1	Quantity	Actual result Binding: UnitsOfMeasureCaseSensitive (required): This is the entire UCUM code set.
value[x]:valueCodeableConcept		0..1	CodeableConcept	Actual result Binding: LOINCCodes (preferred)
dataAbsentReason	S	0..1	CodeableConcept	Why the result is missing
bodySite		0..0
specimen		0..0
hasMember		0..*	Reference(Observation \| QuestionnaireResponse \| MolecularSequence)	Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
Slices for derivedFrom	S	0..*	Reference(DocumentReference \| QuestionnaireResponse \| Observation)	Related measurements the observation is made from Slice: Unordered, Open by profile:resolve()
derivedFrom:SupportedDerivedFrom	S	0..*	Reference(SDOHCC Observation Screening Response \| SDC Questionnaire Response)	Related questionnaire responses or observations that the observation is made from
component		0..*	BackboneElement	Component results
code	S	1..1	CodeableConcept	Type of component observation (code / type) Binding: LOINCCodes (required)
Slices for value[x]	S	0..1	Quantity, CodeableConcept, string, boolean, integer, Range, Ratio, SampledData, time, dateTime, Period	Actual component result Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
value[x]:valueCodeableConcept		0..1	CodeableConcept	Actual component result Binding: LOINCCodes (preferred)
value[x]:valueQuantity		0..1	Quantity	Actual component result Binding: UnitsOfMeasureCaseSensitive (required): This is the entire UCUM code set.
dataAbsentReason	S	0..1	CodeableConcept	Why the component result is missing
interpretation		0..0
referenceRange		0..0
Documentation for this format

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Observation	I	0..*	Observation	SDOH screening questionnaire observations
id	Σ	0..1	string	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: CommonLanguages (preferred) Max Binding: AllLanguages: A human language.
text		0..1	Narrative	Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
contained		0..*	Resource	Contained, inline Resources
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier	Σ	0..*	Identifier	Business Identifier for observation
basedOn	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
status	?!SΣ	1..1	code	final \| corrected \| entered-in-error \| unknown Binding: SDOHCC ValueSet Observation Status (required)
Slices for category		2..*	CodeableConcept	Classification of type of observation Slice: Unordered, Open by value:$this Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
category:SocialHistory	S	1..1	CodeableConcept	Classification of type of observation Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: social-history
display		0..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected		0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text		0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
category:Survey	S	1..1	CodeableConcept	Classification of type of observation Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: survey
display		0..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected		0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text		0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
category:SDOH	S	0..*	CodeableConcept	e.g., food-insecurity \| transportation-insecurity Binding: SDOHCC ValueSet SDOH Category (required): Codes for high-level SDOH categories.
code	SΣ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Type of observation (code / type) Binding: LOINCCodes (required)
subject	SΣ	1..1	Reference(US Core Patient Profile)	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	0..1	Reference(Encounter)	Healthcare event during which this observation is made
effective[x]	SΣ	1..1		Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
effectiveDateTime			dateTime
effectivePeriod			Period
issued	Σ	0..1	instant	Date/Time this version was made available
performer	SΣ	0..*	Reference(RelatedPerson \| US Core Patient Profile \| US Core Practitioner Profile \| US Core PractitionerRole Profile \| US Core Organization Profile \| US Core CareTeam Profile)	Who is responsible for the observation
Slices for value[x]	SΣI	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
value[x]:valueQuantity	ΣI	0..1	Quantity	Actual result Binding: UnitsOfMeasureCaseSensitive (required): This is the entire UCUM code set.
value[x]:valueCodeableConcept	ΣI	0..1	CodeableConcept	Actual result Binding: LOINCCodes (preferred)
dataAbsentReason	SI	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
method		0..1	CodeableConcept	How it was done Binding: ObservationMethods (example): Methods for simple observations.
device		0..1	Reference(Device \| DeviceMetric)	(Measurement) Device
referenceRange	I	0..*	BackboneElement	Provides guide for interpretation obs-3: Must have at least a low or a high or text
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	I	0..1	SimpleQuantity	Low Range, if relevant
high	I	0..1	SimpleQuantity	High Range, if relevant
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		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
Slices for derivedFrom	SΣ	0..*	Reference(DocumentReference \| QuestionnaireResponse \| Observation)	Related measurements the observation is made from Slice: Unordered, Open by profile:resolve()
derivedFrom:SupportedDerivedFrom	SΣ	0..*	Reference(SDOHCC Observation Screening Response \| SDC Questionnaire Response)	Related questionnaire responses or observations that the observation is made from
component	Σ	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	SΣ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Type of component observation (code / type) Binding: LOINCCodes (required)
Slices for value[x]	SΣ	0..1		Actual component 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
value[x]:valueCodeableConcept	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Actual component result Binding: LOINCCodes (preferred)
value[x]:valueQuantity	Σ	0..1	Quantity	Actual component result Binding: UnitsOfMeasureCaseSensitive (required): This is the entire UCUM code set.
dataAbsentReason	SI	0..1	CodeableConcept	Why the component result is missing Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
Documentation for this format

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Observation	I	0..*	Observation	SDOH screening questionnaire observations
status	?!Σ	1..1	code	final \| corrected \| entered-in-error \| unknown Binding: SDOHCC ValueSet Observation Status (required)
category:SocialHistory		1..1	CodeableConcept	Classification of type of observation Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories. Required Pattern: At least the following
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: social-history
category:Survey		1..1	CodeableConcept	Classification of type of observation Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories. Required Pattern: At least the following
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: survey
category:SDOH		0..*	CodeableConcept	e.g., food-insecurity \| transportation-insecurity Binding: SDOHCC ValueSet SDOH Category (required): Codes for high-level SDOH categories.
code	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Type of observation (code / type) Binding: LOINCCodes (required)
subject	Σ	1..1	Reference(US Core Patient Profile)	Who and/or what the observation is about
effective[x]	Σ	1..1		Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
effectiveDateTime			dateTime
effectivePeriod			Period
performer	Σ	0..*	Reference(RelatedPerson \| US Core Patient Profile \| US Core Practitioner Profile \| US Core PractitionerRole Profile \| US Core Organization Profile \| US Core CareTeam Profile)	Who is responsible for the observation
Slices for value[x]	ΣI	0..1		Actual result Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
valueQuantity			Quantity
valueCodeableConcept			CodeableConcept
valueString			string
valueBoolean			boolean
valueInteger			integer
valueRange			Range
valueRatio			Ratio
valueSampledData			SampledData
valueTime			time
valueDateTime			dateTime
valuePeriod			Period
dataAbsentReason	I	0..1	CodeableConcept	Why the result is missing Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
Slices for derivedFrom	Σ	0..*	Reference(DocumentReference \| QuestionnaireResponse \| Observation)	Related measurements the observation is made from Slice: Unordered, Open by profile:resolve()
derivedFrom:SupportedDerivedFrom	Σ	0..*	Reference(SDOHCC Observation Screening Response \| SDC Questionnaire Response)	Related questionnaire responses or observations that the observation is made from
component	Σ	0..*	BackboneElement	Component results
code	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Type of component observation (code / type) Binding: LOINCCodes (required)
Slices for value[x]	Σ	0..1		Actual component result Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
valueQuantity			Quantity
valueCodeableConcept			CodeableConcept
valueString			string
valueBoolean			boolean
valueInteger			integer
valueRange			Range
valueRatio			Ratio
valueSampledData			SampledData
valueTime			time
valueDateTime			dateTime
valuePeriod			Period
dataAbsentReason	I	0..1	CodeableConcept	Why the component result is missing Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
Documentation for this format

This structure is derived from Observation

Summary

Mandatory: 4 elements
Must-Support: 15 elements
Prohibited: 4 elements

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

Slices

This structure defines the following Slices:

The element Observation.category is sliced based on the value of value:$this
The element Observation.value[x] is sliced based on the value of type:$this
The element Observation.derivedFrom is sliced based on the value of profile:resolve()
The element Observation.component.value[x] is sliced based on the value of type:$this

Differential View

This structure is derived from Observation

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Observation		0..*	Observation	SDOH screening questionnaire observations
status	S	1..1	code	final \| corrected \| entered-in-error \| unknown Binding: SDOHCC ValueSet Observation Status (required)
Slices for category		2..*	CodeableConcept	Classification of type of observation Slice: Unordered, Open by value:$this
category:SocialHistory	S	1..1	CodeableConcept	Classification of type of observation Required Pattern: At least the following
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: social-history
category:Survey	S	1..1	CodeableConcept	Classification of type of observation Required Pattern: At least the following
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: survey
category:SDOH	S	0..*	CodeableConcept	e.g., food-insecurity \| transportation-insecurity Binding: SDOHCC ValueSet SDOH Category (required): Codes for high-level SDOH categories.
code	S	1..1	CodeableConcept	Type of observation (code / type) Binding: LOINCCodes (required)
subject	S	1..1	Reference(US Core Patient Profile)	Who and/or what the observation is about
effective[x]	S	1..1		Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
effectiveDateTime			dateTime
effectivePeriod			Period
performer	S	0..*	Reference(RelatedPerson \| US Core Patient Profile \| US Core Practitioner Profile \| US Core PractitionerRole Profile \| US Core Organization Profile \| US Core CareTeam Profile)	Who is responsible for the observation
Slices for value[x]	S	0..1	Quantity, CodeableConcept, string, boolean, integer, Range, Ratio, SampledData, time, dateTime, Period	Actual result Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
value[x]:valueQuantity		0..1	Quantity	Actual result Binding: UnitsOfMeasureCaseSensitive (required): This is the entire UCUM code set.
value[x]:valueCodeableConcept		0..1	CodeableConcept	Actual result Binding: LOINCCodes (preferred)
dataAbsentReason	S	0..1	CodeableConcept	Why the result is missing
bodySite		0..0
specimen		0..0
hasMember		0..*	Reference(Observation \| QuestionnaireResponse \| MolecularSequence)	Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
Slices for derivedFrom	S	0..*	Reference(DocumentReference \| QuestionnaireResponse \| Observation)	Related measurements the observation is made from Slice: Unordered, Open by profile:resolve()
derivedFrom:SupportedDerivedFrom	S	0..*	Reference(SDOHCC Observation Screening Response \| SDC Questionnaire Response)	Related questionnaire responses or observations that the observation is made from
component		0..*	BackboneElement	Component results
code	S	1..1	CodeableConcept	Type of component observation (code / type) Binding: LOINCCodes (required)
Slices for value[x]	S	0..1	Quantity, CodeableConcept, string, boolean, integer, Range, Ratio, SampledData, time, dateTime, Period	Actual component result Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
value[x]:valueCodeableConcept		0..1	CodeableConcept	Actual component result Binding: LOINCCodes (preferred)
value[x]:valueQuantity		0..1	Quantity	Actual component result Binding: UnitsOfMeasureCaseSensitive (required): This is the entire UCUM code set.
dataAbsentReason	S	0..1	CodeableConcept	Why the component result is missing
interpretation		0..0
referenceRange		0..0
Documentation for this format

Snapshot View

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Observation	I	0..*	Observation	SDOH screening questionnaire observations
id	Σ	0..1	string	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: CommonLanguages (preferred) Max Binding: AllLanguages: A human language.
text		0..1	Narrative	Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
contained		0..*	Resource	Contained, inline Resources
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier	Σ	0..*	Identifier	Business Identifier for observation
basedOn	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
status	?!SΣ	1..1	code	final \| corrected \| entered-in-error \| unknown Binding: SDOHCC ValueSet Observation Status (required)
Slices for category		2..*	CodeableConcept	Classification of type of observation Slice: Unordered, Open by value:$this Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
category:SocialHistory	S	1..1	CodeableConcept	Classification of type of observation Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: social-history
display		0..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected		0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text		0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
category:Survey	S	1..1	CodeableConcept	Classification of type of observation Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories. Required Pattern: At least the following
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
coding		1..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Fixed Value: (complex)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
version		0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system Fixed Value: survey
display		0..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected		0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text		0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
category:SDOH	S	0..*	CodeableConcept	e.g., food-insecurity \| transportation-insecurity Binding: SDOHCC ValueSet SDOH Category (required): Codes for high-level SDOH categories.
code	SΣ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Type of observation (code / type) Binding: LOINCCodes (required)
subject	SΣ	1..1	Reference(US Core Patient Profile)	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	0..1	Reference(Encounter)	Healthcare event during which this observation is made
effective[x]	SΣ	1..1		Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
effectiveDateTime			dateTime
effectivePeriod			Period
issued	Σ	0..1	instant	Date/Time this version was made available
performer	SΣ	0..*	Reference(RelatedPerson \| US Core Patient Profile \| US Core Practitioner Profile \| US Core PractitionerRole Profile \| US Core Organization Profile \| US Core CareTeam Profile)	Who is responsible for the observation
Slices for value[x]	SΣI	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
value[x]:valueQuantity	ΣI	0..1	Quantity	Actual result Binding: UnitsOfMeasureCaseSensitive (required): This is the entire UCUM code set.
value[x]:valueCodeableConcept	ΣI	0..1	CodeableConcept	Actual result Binding: LOINCCodes (preferred)
dataAbsentReason	SI	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
method		0..1	CodeableConcept	How it was done Binding: ObservationMethods (example): Methods for simple observations.
device		0..1	Reference(Device \| DeviceMetric)	(Measurement) Device
referenceRange	I	0..*	BackboneElement	Provides guide for interpretation obs-3: Must have at least a low or a high or text
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	I	0..1	SimpleQuantity	Low Range, if relevant
high	I	0..1	SimpleQuantity	High Range, if relevant
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		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
Slices for derivedFrom	SΣ	0..*	Reference(DocumentReference \| QuestionnaireResponse \| Observation)	Related measurements the observation is made from Slice: Unordered, Open by profile:resolve()
derivedFrom:SupportedDerivedFrom	SΣ	0..*	Reference(SDOHCC Observation Screening Response \| SDC Questionnaire Response)	Related questionnaire responses or observations that the observation is made from
component	Σ	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	SΣ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Type of component observation (code / type) Binding: LOINCCodes (required)
Slices for value[x]	SΣ	0..1		Actual component 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
value[x]:valueCodeableConcept	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Actual component result Binding: LOINCCodes (preferred)
value[x]:valueQuantity	Σ	0..1	Quantity	Actual component result Binding: UnitsOfMeasureCaseSensitive (required): This is the entire UCUM code set.
dataAbsentReason	SI	0..1	CodeableConcept	Why the component result is missing Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
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Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet / Code
Observation.language	preferred	CommonLanguages Max Binding: AllLanguages
Observation.status	required	SDOHCCValueSetObservationStatus
Observation.category	preferred	ObservationCategoryCodes
Observation.category:SocialHistory	preferred	Pattern: social-history
Observation.category:Survey	preferred	Pattern: survey
Observation.category:SDOH	required	SDOHCCValueSetSDOHCategory
Observation.code	required	LOINCCodes
Observation.value[x]:valueQuantity	required	UnitsOfMeasureCaseSensitive
Observation.value[x]:valueCodeableConcept	preferred	LOINCCodes
Observation.dataAbsentReason	extensible	DataAbsentReason
Observation.interpretation	extensible	ObservationInterpretationCodes
Observation.method	example	ObservationMethods
Observation.referenceRange.type	preferred	ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes
Observation.referenceRange.appliesTo	example	ObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes
Observation.component.code	required	LOINCCodes
Observation.component.value[x]:valueCodeableConcept	preferred	LOINCCodes
Observation.component.value[x]:valueQuantity	required	UnitsOfMeasureCaseSensitive
Observation.component.dataAbsentReason	extensible	DataAbsentReason

Constraints

Id	Path	Details	Requirements
dom-2	Observation	If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources : contained.contained.empty()
dom-3	Observation	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	Observation	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	Observation	If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label : contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6	Observation	A resource should have narrative for robust management : text.`div`.exists()
obs-6	Observation	dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present : dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7	Observation	If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present : value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()
ele-1	Observation.meta	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children : hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1	Observation.implicitRules	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children : hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1	Observation.language	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children : hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1	Observation.text	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children : hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1	Observation.extension	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children : hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1	Observation.extension	Must have either extensions or value[x], not both : extension.exists() != value.exists()
ele-1	Observation.modifierExtension	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children : hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1	Observation.modifierExtension	Must have either extensions or value[x], not both : extension.exists() != value.exists()
ele-1	Observation.identifier	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children : hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1	Observation.basedOn	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children : hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1	Observation.partOf	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children : hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1	Observation.status	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children : hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1	Observation.category	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children : hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1	Observation.category:SocialHistory	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children : hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1	Observation.category:Survey	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children : hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1	Observation.category:SDOH	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children : hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1	Observation.code	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children : hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1	Observation.subject	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children : hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1	Observation.focus	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children : hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1	Observation.encounter	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children : hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1	Observation.effective[x]	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children : hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1	Observation.issued	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children : hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1	Observation.performer	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children : hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1	Observation.value[x]	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children : hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1	Observation.value[x]:valueQuantity	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children : hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1	Observation.value[x]:valueCodeableConcept	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children : hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1	Observation.dataAbsentReason	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children : hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1	Observation.interpretation	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children : hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1	Observation.note	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children : hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1	Observation.method	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children : hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1	Observation.device	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children : hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1	Observation.referenceRange	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children : hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
obs-3	Observation.referenceRange	Must have at least a low or a high or text : low.exists() or high.exists() or text.exists()
ele-1	Observation.referenceRange.extension	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children : hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1	Observation.referenceRange.extension	Must have either extensions or value[x], not both : extension.exists() != value.exists()
ele-1	Observation.referenceRange.modifierExtension	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children : hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1	Observation.referenceRange.modifierExtension	Must have either extensions or value[x], not both : extension.exists() != value.exists()
ele-1	Observation.referenceRange.low	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children : hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1	Observation.referenceRange.high	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children : hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1	Observation.referenceRange.type	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children : hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1	Observation.referenceRange.appliesTo	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children : hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1	Observation.referenceRange.age	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children : hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1	Observation.referenceRange.text	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children : hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1	Observation.hasMember	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children : hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1	Observation.derivedFrom	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children : hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1	Observation.derivedFrom:SupportedDerivedFrom	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children : hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1	Observation.component	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children : hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1	Observation.component.extension	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children : hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1	Observation.component.extension	Must have either extensions or value[x], not both : extension.exists() != value.exists()
ele-1	Observation.component.modifierExtension	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children : hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1	Observation.component.modifierExtension	Must have either extensions or value[x], not both : extension.exists() != value.exists()
ele-1	Observation.component.code	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children : hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1	Observation.component.value[x]	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children : hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1	Observation.component.value[x]:valueCodeableConcept	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children : hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1	Observation.component.value[x]:valueQuantity	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children : hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1	Observation.component.dataAbsentReason	All FHIR elements must have a @value or children : hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())