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4.20.4 Observation HL7 Extensions (Profile)

Defines common extensions used with or related to the Observation resource

4.20.4.1 Content

Extensions:
observation-bodyPositionThe body position during the observation :

The position of the body when the observation was done, e.g., standing, sitting. To be used only when the body position in not precoordinated in the observation code.

observation-deltaQualitative change or trend in the measurement :

The qualitative change in the value relative to the previous measurement. Usually only recorded if the change is clinically significant.