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Resource Profile: SDOHCC Observation Personal Characteristic ( Abstract )

Official URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/sdoh-clinicalcare/StructureDefinition/SDOHCC-ObservationPersonalCharacteristic Version: 2.1.0
Draft as of 2023-07-27 Computable Name: SDOHCCObservationPersonalCharacteristic

Defines constraints that represent the minimum requirement for personal characteristic observations which are observations that are usually self-attested but may be attested to on behalf of the subject and are generally only verifiable by the source of attestation (e.g., race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and personal pronouns), but may sometimes be verifiable by someone other than the source of attestation (e.g., recorded sex). This profile is intended for draft use only. For further details on this profile see Draft Specifications for Personal Characteristics.

Usage:

Formal Views of Profile Content

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

This structure is derived from Observation

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation C0..*ObservationThis is an abstract profile. Child profiles: Observation, Observation, Observation, Observation, Observation, Observation
Personal characteristic observation
SDOH-Obs-1: Either subject or extension-Observation.subject must exist but not both
SDOH-Obs-2: Focus is only allowed if subject is present
SDOH-Obs-3: Must have either performer or derivedFrom
... Slices for extension 0..*ExtensionExtension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
... OtherSubject SC0..1Reference(Patient | Group | Device | Location | Organization | Procedure | Practitioner | Medication | Substance | BiologicallyDerivedProduct)Optional Extensions Element
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.subject
.... value[x] 1..1Reference(US Core Practitioner Profile)Value of extension
... status S1..1codefinal | corrected | entered-in-error | unknown
Binding: SDOHCC ValueSet Observation Status (required)
.... category:PersonalCharacteristic S1..1CodeableConceptClassification of type of observation
Required Pattern: At least the following
..... coding1..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
...... system1..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/sdoh-clinicalcare/CodeSystem/SDOHCC-CodeSystemTemporaryCodes
...... code1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: personal-characteristic
... code S1..1CodeableConceptType of observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (preferred): Codes identifying names of simple observations.

... subject SC0..1Reference(US Core Patient Profile)Who and/or what the observation is about
... focus C0..1Reference(RelatedPerson)What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
... effective[x] 0..1Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
.... effectiveDateTimedateTime
.... effectivePeriodPeriod
... performer SC0..*Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | CareTeam | Patient | RelatedPerson)Who is responsible for the observation
... value[x] S0..1CodeableConceptActual result
... interpretation 0..0
... bodySite 0..0
... specimen 0..0
... referenceRange 0..0
... derivedFrom SC0..*Reference(DocumentReference | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation)Related measurements the observation is made from

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

PathConformanceValueSet
Observation.statusrequiredSDOHCCValueSetObservationStatus
Observation.codepreferredLOINCCodes (a valid code from LOINC)

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
SDOH-Obs-1errorObservationEither subject or extension-Observation.subject must exist but not both
: subject.exists() xor extension('http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.subject').exists()
SDOH-Obs-2errorObservationFocus is only allowed if subject is present
: focus.exists() implies subject.exists()
SDOH-Obs-3errorObservationMust have either performer or derivedFrom
: performer.exists() or derivedFrom.exists()
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation C0..*ObservationThis is an abstract profile. Child profiles: Observation, Observation, Observation, Observation, Observation, Observation
Personal characteristic observation
SDOH-Obs-1: Either subject or extension-Observation.subject must exist but not both
SDOH-Obs-2: Focus is only allowed if subject is present
SDOH-Obs-3: Must have either performer or derivedFrom
... implicitRules ?!Σ0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created
... Slices for extension 0..*ExtensionExtension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
... OtherSubject SC0..1Reference(Patient | Group | Device | Location | Organization | Procedure | Practitioner | Medication | Substance | BiologicallyDerivedProduct)Extension
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.subject
.... extension 0..0
.... url 1..1uri"http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.subject"
.... value[x] 1..1Reference(US Core Practitioner Profile)Value of extension
... status ?!SΣ1..1codefinal | corrected | entered-in-error | unknown
Binding: SDOHCC ValueSet Observation Status (required)
... Slices for category 1..*CodeableConceptClassification of type of observation
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:$this
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.


.... category:PersonalCharacteristic S1..1CodeableConceptClassification of type of observation
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.



Required Pattern: At least the following
..... coding1..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
...... system1..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/sdoh-clinicalcare/CodeSystem/SDOHCC-CodeSystemTemporaryCodes
...... code1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: personal-characteristic
... code SΣ1..1CodeableConceptType of observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (preferred): Codes identifying names of simple observations.

... subject SΣC0..1Reference(US Core Patient Profile)Who and/or what the observation is about
... focus ΣC0..1Reference(RelatedPerson)What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
... effective[x] Σ0..1Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
.... effectiveDateTimedateTime
.... effectivePeriodPeriod
... performer SΣC0..*Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | CareTeam | Patient | RelatedPerson)Who is responsible for the observation
... value[x] SΣC0..1CodeableConceptActual result
... derivedFrom SΣC0..*Reference(DocumentReference | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation)Related measurements the observation is made from

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet / Code
Observation.statusrequiredSDOHCCValueSetObservationStatus
Observation.categorypreferredObservationCategoryCodes
Observation.category:PersonalCharacteristicpreferredPattern: personal-characteristic
Observation.codepreferredLOINCCodes (a valid code from LOINC)

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
SDOH-Obs-1errorObservationEither subject or extension-Observation.subject must exist but not both
: subject.exists() xor extension('http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.subject').exists()
SDOH-Obs-2errorObservationFocus is only allowed if subject is present
: focus.exists() implies subject.exists()
SDOH-Obs-3errorObservationMust have either performer or derivedFrom
: performer.exists() or derivedFrom.exists()
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation C0..*ObservationThis is an abstract profile. Child profiles: Observation, Observation, Observation, Observation, Observation, Observation
Personal characteristic observation
SDOH-Obs-1: Either subject or extension-Observation.subject must exist but not both
SDOH-Obs-2: Focus is only allowed if subject is present
SDOH-Obs-3: Must have either performer or derivedFrom
... id Σ0..1idLogical id of this artifact
... meta Σ0..1MetaMetadata about the resource
... implicitRules ?!Σ0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created
... language 0..1codeLanguage of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.

Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguagesMax Binding
... text 0..1NarrativeText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
... contained 0..*ResourceContained, inline Resources
... Slices for extension 0..*ExtensionExtension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
... OtherSubject SC0..1Reference(Patient | Group | Device | Location | Organization | Procedure | Practitioner | Medication | Substance | BiologicallyDerivedProduct)Extension
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.subject
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..0
.... url 1..1uri"http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.subject"
.... value[x] 1..1Reference(US Core Practitioner Profile)Value of extension
... modifierExtension ?!0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier Σ0..*IdentifierBusiness Identifier for observation
... basedOn Σ0..*Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest)Fulfills plan, proposal or order
... partOf Σ0..*Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy)Part of referenced event
... status ?!SΣ1..1codefinal | corrected | entered-in-error | unknown
Binding: SDOHCC ValueSet Observation Status (required)
... Slices for category 1..*CodeableConceptClassification of type of observation
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:$this
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.


.... category:PersonalCharacteristic S1..1CodeableConceptClassification of type of observation
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.



Required Pattern: At least the following
..... id0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
..... coding1..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
...... id0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
...... system1..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/sdoh-clinicalcare/CodeSystem/SDOHCC-CodeSystemTemporaryCodes
...... version0..1stringVersion of the system - if relevant
...... code1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: personal-characteristic
...... display0..1stringRepresentation defined by the system
...... userSelected0..1booleanIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
..... text0..1stringPlain text representation of the concept
... code SΣ1..1CodeableConceptType of observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (preferred): Codes identifying names of simple observations.

... subject SΣC0..1Reference(US Core Patient Profile)Who and/or what the observation is about
... focus ΣC0..1Reference(RelatedPerson)What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
... encounter Σ0..1Reference(Encounter)Healthcare event during which this observation is made
... effective[x] Σ0..1Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
.... effectiveDateTimedateTime
.... effectivePeriodPeriod
... issued Σ0..1instantDate/Time this version was made available
... performer SΣC0..*Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | CareTeam | Patient | RelatedPerson)Who is responsible for the observation
... value[x] SΣC0..1CodeableConceptActual result
... dataAbsentReason C0..1CodeableConceptWhy the result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

... note 0..*AnnotationComments about the observation
... method 0..1CodeableConceptHow it was done
Binding: ObservationMethods (example): Methods for simple observations.

... device 0..1Reference(Device | DeviceMetric)(Measurement) Device
... hasMember Σ0..*Reference(Observation | QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence)Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
... derivedFrom SΣC0..*Reference(DocumentReference | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation)Related measurements the observation is made from
... component Σ0..*BackboneElementComponent results
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... code Σ1..1CodeableConceptType of component observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.

.... value[x] Σ0..1Actual component result
..... valueQuantityQuantity
..... valueCodeableConceptCodeableConcept
..... valueStringstring
..... valueBooleanboolean
..... valueIntegerinteger
..... valueRangeRange
..... valueRatioRatio
..... valueSampledDataSampledData
..... valueTimetime
..... valueDateTimedateTime
..... valuePeriodPeriod
.... dataAbsentReason C0..1CodeableConceptWhy the component result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

.... interpretation 0..*CodeableConceptHigh, low, normal, etc.
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.


.... referenceRange 0..*See referenceRange (Observation)Provides guide for interpretation of component result

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet / Code
Observation.languagepreferredCommonLanguages
Additional Bindings Purpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
Observation.statusrequiredSDOHCCValueSetObservationStatus
Observation.categorypreferredObservationCategoryCodes
Observation.category:PersonalCharacteristicpreferredPattern: personal-characteristic
Observation.codepreferredLOINCCodes (a valid code from LOINC)
Observation.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
Observation.methodexampleObservationMethods
Observation.referenceRange.typepreferredObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes
Observation.referenceRange.appliesToexampleObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes
Observation.component.codeexampleLOINCCodes (a valid code from LOINC)
Observation.component.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
Observation.component.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes

This structure is derived from Observation

Summary

Mandatory: 2 elements (1 nested mandatory element)
Must-Support: 8 elements
Prohibited: 4 elements

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

Extensions

This structure refers to these extensions:

Slices

This structure defines the following Slices:

  • The element Observation.category is sliced based on the value of value:$this

Differential View

This structure is derived from Observation

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation C0..*ObservationThis is an abstract profile. Child profiles: Observation, Observation, Observation, Observation, Observation, Observation
Personal characteristic observation
SDOH-Obs-1: Either subject or extension-Observation.subject must exist but not both
SDOH-Obs-2: Focus is only allowed if subject is present
SDOH-Obs-3: Must have either performer or derivedFrom
... Slices for extension 0..*ExtensionExtension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
... OtherSubject SC0..1Reference(Patient | Group | Device | Location | Organization | Procedure | Practitioner | Medication | Substance | BiologicallyDerivedProduct)Optional Extensions Element
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.subject
.... value[x] 1..1Reference(US Core Practitioner Profile)Value of extension
... status S1..1codefinal | corrected | entered-in-error | unknown
Binding: SDOHCC ValueSet Observation Status (required)
.... category:PersonalCharacteristic S1..1CodeableConceptClassification of type of observation
Required Pattern: At least the following
..... coding1..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
...... system1..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/sdoh-clinicalcare/CodeSystem/SDOHCC-CodeSystemTemporaryCodes
...... code1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: personal-characteristic
... code S1..1CodeableConceptType of observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (preferred): Codes identifying names of simple observations.

... subject SC0..1Reference(US Core Patient Profile)Who and/or what the observation is about
... focus C0..1Reference(RelatedPerson)What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
... effective[x] 0..1Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
.... effectiveDateTimedateTime
.... effectivePeriodPeriod
... performer SC0..*Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | CareTeam | Patient | RelatedPerson)Who is responsible for the observation
... value[x] S0..1CodeableConceptActual result
... interpretation 0..0
... bodySite 0..0
... specimen 0..0
... referenceRange 0..0
... derivedFrom SC0..*Reference(DocumentReference | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation)Related measurements the observation is made from

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

PathConformanceValueSet
Observation.statusrequiredSDOHCCValueSetObservationStatus
Observation.codepreferredLOINCCodes (a valid code from LOINC)

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
SDOH-Obs-1errorObservationEither subject or extension-Observation.subject must exist but not both
: subject.exists() xor extension('http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.subject').exists()
SDOH-Obs-2errorObservationFocus is only allowed if subject is present
: focus.exists() implies subject.exists()
SDOH-Obs-3errorObservationMust have either performer or derivedFrom
: performer.exists() or derivedFrom.exists()

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation C0..*ObservationThis is an abstract profile. Child profiles: Observation, Observation, Observation, Observation, Observation, Observation
Personal characteristic observation
SDOH-Obs-1: Either subject or extension-Observation.subject must exist but not both
SDOH-Obs-2: Focus is only allowed if subject is present
SDOH-Obs-3: Must have either performer or derivedFrom
... implicitRules ?!Σ0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created
... Slices for extension 0..*ExtensionExtension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
... OtherSubject SC0..1Reference(Patient | Group | Device | Location | Organization | Procedure | Practitioner | Medication | Substance | BiologicallyDerivedProduct)Extension
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.subject
.... extension 0..0
.... url 1..1uri"http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.subject"
.... value[x] 1..1Reference(US Core Practitioner Profile)Value of extension
... status ?!SΣ1..1codefinal | corrected | entered-in-error | unknown
Binding: SDOHCC ValueSet Observation Status (required)
... Slices for category 1..*CodeableConceptClassification of type of observation
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:$this
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.


.... category:PersonalCharacteristic S1..1CodeableConceptClassification of type of observation
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.



Required Pattern: At least the following
..... coding1..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
...... system1..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/sdoh-clinicalcare/CodeSystem/SDOHCC-CodeSystemTemporaryCodes
...... code1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: personal-characteristic
... code SΣ1..1CodeableConceptType of observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (preferred): Codes identifying names of simple observations.

... subject SΣC0..1Reference(US Core Patient Profile)Who and/or what the observation is about
... focus ΣC0..1Reference(RelatedPerson)What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
... effective[x] Σ0..1Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
.... effectiveDateTimedateTime
.... effectivePeriodPeriod
... performer SΣC0..*Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | CareTeam | Patient | RelatedPerson)Who is responsible for the observation
... value[x] SΣC0..1CodeableConceptActual result
... derivedFrom SΣC0..*Reference(DocumentReference | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation)Related measurements the observation is made from

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet / Code
Observation.statusrequiredSDOHCCValueSetObservationStatus
Observation.categorypreferredObservationCategoryCodes
Observation.category:PersonalCharacteristicpreferredPattern: personal-characteristic
Observation.codepreferredLOINCCodes (a valid code from LOINC)

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
SDOH-Obs-1errorObservationEither subject or extension-Observation.subject must exist but not both
: subject.exists() xor extension('http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.subject').exists()
SDOH-Obs-2errorObservationFocus is only allowed if subject is present
: focus.exists() implies subject.exists()
SDOH-Obs-3errorObservationMust have either performer or derivedFrom
: performer.exists() or derivedFrom.exists()

Snapshot View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation C0..*ObservationThis is an abstract profile. Child profiles: Observation, Observation, Observation, Observation, Observation, Observation
Personal characteristic observation
SDOH-Obs-1: Either subject or extension-Observation.subject must exist but not both
SDOH-Obs-2: Focus is only allowed if subject is present
SDOH-Obs-3: Must have either performer or derivedFrom
... id Σ0..1idLogical id of this artifact
... meta Σ0..1MetaMetadata about the resource
... implicitRules ?!Σ0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created
... language 0..1codeLanguage of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.

Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguagesMax Binding
... text 0..1NarrativeText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
... contained 0..*ResourceContained, inline Resources
... Slices for extension 0..*ExtensionExtension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
... OtherSubject SC0..1Reference(Patient | Group | Device | Location | Organization | Procedure | Practitioner | Medication | Substance | BiologicallyDerivedProduct)Extension
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.subject
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..0
.... url 1..1uri"http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.subject"
.... value[x] 1..1Reference(US Core Practitioner Profile)Value of extension
... modifierExtension ?!0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier Σ0..*IdentifierBusiness Identifier for observation
... basedOn Σ0..*Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest)Fulfills plan, proposal or order
... partOf Σ0..*Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy)Part of referenced event
... status ?!SΣ1..1codefinal | corrected | entered-in-error | unknown
Binding: SDOHCC ValueSet Observation Status (required)
... Slices for category 1..*CodeableConceptClassification of type of observation
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:$this
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.


.... category:PersonalCharacteristic S1..1CodeableConceptClassification of type of observation
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.



Required Pattern: At least the following
..... id0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
..... coding1..*CodingCode defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
...... id0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
...... system1..1uriIdentity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/sdoh-clinicalcare/CodeSystem/SDOHCC-CodeSystemTemporaryCodes
...... version0..1stringVersion of the system - if relevant
...... code1..1codeSymbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: personal-characteristic
...... display0..1stringRepresentation defined by the system
...... userSelected0..1booleanIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
..... text0..1stringPlain text representation of the concept
... code SΣ1..1CodeableConceptType of observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (preferred): Codes identifying names of simple observations.

... subject SΣC0..1Reference(US Core Patient Profile)Who and/or what the observation is about
... focus ΣC0..1Reference(RelatedPerson)What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
... encounter Σ0..1Reference(Encounter)Healthcare event during which this observation is made
... effective[x] Σ0..1Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
.... effectiveDateTimedateTime
.... effectivePeriodPeriod
... issued Σ0..1instantDate/Time this version was made available
... performer SΣC0..*Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | CareTeam | Patient | RelatedPerson)Who is responsible for the observation
... value[x] SΣC0..1CodeableConceptActual result
... dataAbsentReason C0..1CodeableConceptWhy the result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

... note 0..*AnnotationComments about the observation
... method 0..1CodeableConceptHow it was done
Binding: ObservationMethods (example): Methods for simple observations.

... device 0..1Reference(Device | DeviceMetric)(Measurement) Device
... hasMember Σ0..*Reference(Observation | QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence)Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
... derivedFrom SΣC0..*Reference(DocumentReference | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation)Related measurements the observation is made from
... component Σ0..*BackboneElementComponent results
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... code Σ1..1CodeableConceptType of component observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.

.... value[x] Σ0..1Actual component result
..... valueQuantityQuantity
..... valueCodeableConceptCodeableConcept
..... valueStringstring
..... valueBooleanboolean
..... valueIntegerinteger
..... valueRangeRange
..... valueRatioRatio
..... valueSampledDataSampledData
..... valueTimetime
..... valueDateTimedateTime
..... valuePeriodPeriod
.... dataAbsentReason C0..1CodeableConceptWhy the component result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

.... interpretation 0..*CodeableConceptHigh, low, normal, etc.
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.


.... referenceRange 0..*See referenceRange (Observation)Provides guide for interpretation of component result

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet / Code
Observation.languagepreferredCommonLanguages
Additional Bindings Purpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
Observation.statusrequiredSDOHCCValueSetObservationStatus
Observation.categorypreferredObservationCategoryCodes
Observation.category:PersonalCharacteristicpreferredPattern: personal-characteristic
Observation.codepreferredLOINCCodes (a valid code from LOINC)
Observation.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
Observation.methodexampleObservationMethods
Observation.referenceRange.typepreferredObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes
Observation.referenceRange.appliesToexampleObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes
Observation.component.codeexampleLOINCCodes (a valid code from LOINC)
Observation.component.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
Observation.component.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes

This structure is derived from Observation

Summary

Mandatory: 2 elements (1 nested mandatory element)
Must-Support: 8 elements
Prohibited: 4 elements

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

Extensions

This structure refers to these extensions:

Slices

This structure defines the following Slices:

  • The element Observation.category is sliced based on the value of value:$this

 

Other representations of profile: CSV, Excel, Schematron