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12.32 Resource ExampleScenario - Content

FHIR Infrastructure icon Work GroupMaturity Level: 1 Trial UseSecurity Category: Anonymous Compartments: No defined compartments

Example of workflow instance.

12.32.1 Scope and Usage

This resource is expected to be used in implementation guides or other specifications to provide examples for how certain workflows would manifest. It can be used to show how instances would evolve over time as well as the interplay of systems over time to accomplish a particular end-state. It will frequently be used to generate sequence diagrams, but also provides further information about all of the entities within the sequence diagrams, including the instances shared as part of the exchange.

This resource is most useful when documenting more complex flows rather than simple RESTful invocations or other request-response pairs.

12.32.2 Boundaries and Relationships

PlanDefinitions also describe actors and sequences of interactions between them, including alternatives. However, PlanDefinition defines what's allowed, while ExampleScenario represents a potential pathway through what's allowed. While an ExampleScenario can define alternatives, it doesn't call out all of them. Instead, it highlights the path(s) of interest to help a reader understand what's possible or how a particular scenario might work. Any resource can be an 'example' in a specification. This resource is specifically about highlighting how those examples come together in a workflow - who exchanges them and under what circumstances.

12.32.3 References to this Resource

  • Resource References: itself

12.32.4 Resource Content

Structure

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. ExampleScenario TUDomainResourceExample of workflow instance
+ Warning: Name should be usable as an identifier for the module by machine processing applications such as code generation
+ Rule: Must have actors if status is active or required
+ Rule: Must have processes if status is active or required
+ Rule: Actor keys must be unique
+ Rule: Actor titles must be unique
+ Rule: Instance keys must be unique
+ Rule: Instance titles must be unique
+ Rule: Process titles must be unique

Elements defined in Ancestors: id, meta, implicitRules, language, text, contained, extension, modifierExtension
Interfaces Implemented: CanonicalResource
... url ΣC0..1uriCanonical identifier for this example scenario, represented as a URI (globally unique)
+ Warning: URL should not contain | or # - these characters make processing canonical references problematic
... identifier Σ0..*IdentifierAdditional identifier for the example scenario

... version Σ0..1stringBusiness version of the example scenario
.... versionAlgorithmStringstring
.... versionAlgorithmCodingCoding
... name ΣC0..1stringTo be removed?
... title ΣT0..1stringName for this example scenario (human friendly)
... status ?!ΣC1..1codedraft | active | retired | unknown
Binding: PublicationStatus (Required)
... experimental Σ0..1booleanFor testing purposes, not real usage
... date Σ0..1dateTimeDate last changed
... publisher ΣT0..1stringName of the publisher/steward (organization or individual)
... contact Σ0..*ContactDetailContact details for the publisher

... description ΣT0..1markdownNatural language description of the ExampleScenario
... useContext Σ0..*UsageContextThe context that the content is intended to support

... jurisdiction ΣXD0..*CodeableConceptIntended jurisdiction for example scenario (if applicable)
Binding: Jurisdiction ValueSet (Extensible)

... purpose T0..1markdownThe purpose of the example, e.g. to illustrate a scenario
... copyright 0..1markdownUse and/or publishing restrictions
... copyrightLabel T0..1stringCopyright holder and year(s)
... actor C0..*BackboneElementIndividual involved in exchange
+ Warning: Actor should be referenced in at least one operation
+ Rule: actor.key canot be 'OTHER'

.... key C1..1stringID or acronym of the actor
.... type 1..1codeperson | system
Binding: Example Scenario Actor Type (Required)
.... title TC1..1stringLabel for actor when rendering
.... description T0..1markdownDetails about actor
... instance C0..*BackboneElementData used in the scenario
+ Rule: StructureVersion is required if structureType is not FHIR (but may still be present even if FHIR)
+ Rule: instance.content is only allowed if there are no instance.versions
+ Rule: Version keys must be unique within an instance
+ Rule: Version titles must be unique within an instance
+ Warning: Instance should be referenced in at least one location
+ Warning: Instance version should be referenced in at least one operation

.... key C1..1stringID or acronym of the instance
.... structureType C1..1CodingData structure for example
Binding: Example Scenario Resource Type (Extensible)
.... structureVersion C0..1stringE.g. 4.0.1
.... structureProfile[x] 0..1Rules instance adheres to
..... structureProfileCanonicalcanonical()
..... structureProfileUriuri
.... title TC1..1stringLabel for instance
.... description T0..1markdownHuman-friendly description of the instance
.... content C0..1Reference()Example instance data
.... version C0..*BackboneElementSnapshot of instance that changes

..... key C1..1stringID or acronym of the version
..... title C1..1stringLabel for instance version
..... description T0..1markdownDetails about version
..... content 0..1Reference()Example instance version data
.... containedInstance C0..*BackboneElementResources contained in the instance
+ Rule: InstanceReference must be a key of an instance defined in the ExampleScenario
+ Rule: versionReference must be specified if the referenced instance defines versions
+ Rule: versionReference must be a key of a version within the instance pointed to by instanceReference

..... instanceReference C1..1stringKey of contained instance
..... versionReference C0..1stringKey of contained instance version
... process C0..*BackboneElementMajor process within scenario
+ Rule: Processes must have steps if ExampleScenario status is active or required

.... title ΣTC1..1stringLabel for procss
.... description T0..1markdownHuman-friendly description of the process
.... preConditions T0..1markdownStatus before process starts
.... postConditions T0..1markdownStatus after successful completion
.... step C0..*BackboneElementEvent within of the process
+ Rule: Alternative titles must be unique within a step
+ Rule: Can have a process, a workflow, one or more operations or none of these, but cannot have a combination

..... number 0..1stringSequential number of the step
..... process 0..1see processStep is nested process
..... workflow C0..1canonical(ExampleScenario)Step is nested workflow
..... operation C0..1BackboneElementStep is simple action
+ Rule: If specified, initiator must be a key of an actor within the ExampleScenario
+ Rule: If specified, receiver must be a key of an actor within the ExampleScenario
...... type 0..1CodingKind of action
Binding: Test Script Operation Code (Extensible)
...... title 1..1stringLabel for step
...... initiator C0..1stringWho starts the operation
...... receiver C0..1stringWho receives the operation
...... description T0..1markdownHuman-friendly description of the operation
...... initiatorActive 0..1booleanInitiator stays active?
...... receiverActive 0..1booleanReceiver stays active?
...... request 0..1see containedInstanceInstance transmitted on invocation
...... response 0..1see containedInstanceInstance transmitted on invocation response
..... alternative C0..*BackboneElementAlternate non-typical step action

...... title TC1..1stringLabel for alternative
...... description T0..1markdownHuman-readable description of option
...... step 0..*see stepAlternative action(s)

..... pause 0..1booleanPause in the flow?

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UML Diagram (Legend)

ExampleScenario (DomainResource) +CanonicalResourceAn absolute URI that is used to identify this example scenario when it is referenced in a specification, model, design or an instance; also called its canonical identifier. This SHOULD be globally unique and SHOULD be a literal address at which an authoritative instance of this example scenario is (or will be) published. This URL can be the target of a canonical reference. It SHALL remain the same when the example scenario is stored on different serversurl : uri [0..1]A formal identifier that is used to identify this example scenario when it is represented in other formats, or referenced in a specification, model, design or an instanceidentifier : Identifier [0..*]The identifier that is used to identify this version of the example scenario when it is referenced in a specification, model, design or instance. This is an arbitrary value managed by the example scenario author and is not expected to be globally unique. For example, it might be a timestamp (e.g. yyyymmdd) if a managed version is not available. There is also no expectation that versions can be placed in a lexicographical sequenceversion : string [0..1]Indicates the mechanism used to compare versions to determine which is more currentversionAlgorithm[x] : DataType [0..1] « string|Coding; null (Strength=Extensible) VersionAlgorithm+ »Temporarily retained for tooling purposesname : string [0..1] « This element has or is affected by some invariantsC »A short, descriptive, user-friendly title for the ExampleScenariotitle : string [0..1]The status of this example scenario. Enables tracking the life-cycle of the content (this element modifies the meaning of other elements)status : code [1..1] « null (Strength=Required)PublicationStatus! » « This element has or is affected by some invariantsC »A Boolean value to indicate that this example scenario is authored for testing purposes (or education/evaluation/marketing) and is not intended to be used for genuine usageexperimental : boolean [0..1]The date (and optionally time) when the example scenario was last significantly changed. The date must change when the business version changes and it must change if the status code changes. In addition, it should change when the substantive content of the example scenario changes. (e.g. the 'content logical definition')date : dateTime [0..1]The name of the organization or individual responsible for the release and ongoing maintenance of the example scenariopublisher : string [0..1]Contact details to assist a user in finding and communicating with the publishercontact : ContactDetail [0..*]A free text natural language description of the ExampleScenario from a consumer's perspectivedescription : markdown [0..1]The content was developed with a focus and intent of supporting the contexts that are listed. These contexts may be general categories (gender, age, ...) or may be references to specific programs (insurance plans, studies, ...) and may be used to assist with indexing and searching for appropriate example scenario instancesuseContext : UsageContext [0..*]A legal or geographic region in which the example scenario is intended to be usedjurisdiction : CodeableConcept [0..*] « null (Strength=Extensible)JurisdictionValueSet+ »What the example scenario resource is created for. This should not be used to show the business purpose of the scenario itself, but the purpose of documenting a scenariopurpose : markdown [0..1]A copyright statement relating to the example scenario and/or its contents. Copyright statements are generally legal restrictions on the use and publishing of the example scenariocopyright : markdown [0..1]A short string (<50 characters), suitable for inclusion in a page footer that identifies the copyright holder, effective period, and optionally whether rights are resctricted. (e.g. 'All rights reserved', 'Some rights reserved')copyrightLabel : string [0..1]ActorA unique string within the scenario that is used to reference the actorkey : string [1..1] « This element has or is affected by some invariantsC »The category of actor - person or systemtype : code [1..1] « null (Strength=Required)ExampleScenarioActorType! »The human-readable name for the actor used when rendering the scenariotitle : string [1..1] « This element has or is affected by some invariantsC »An explanation of who/what the actor is and its role in the scenariodescription : markdown [0..1]InstanceA unique string within the scenario that is used to reference the instancekey : string [1..1] « This element has or is affected by some invariantsC »A code indicating the kind of data structure (FHIR resource or some other standard) this is an instance ofstructureType : Coding [1..1] « null (Strength=Extensible)ExampleScenarioResourceType+ » « This element has or is affected by some invariantsC »Conveys the version of the data structure instantiated. I.e. what release of FHIR, X12, OpenEHR, etc. is instance compliant withstructureVersion : string [0..1] « This element has or is affected by some invariantsC »Refers to a profile, template or other ruleset the instance adheres tostructureProfile[x] : PrimitiveType [0..1] « canonical|uri »A short descriptive label the instance to be used in tables or diagramstitle : string [1..1] « This element has or is affected by some invariantsC »An explanation of what the instance contains and what it's fordescription : markdown [0..1]Points to an instance (typically an example) that shows the data that would corespond to this instancecontent : Reference [0..1] « » « This element has or is affected by some invariantsC »VersionA unique string within the instance that is used to reference the version of the instancekey : string [1..1] « This element has or is affected by some invariantsC »A short descriptive label the version to be used in tables or diagramstitle : string [1..1] « This element has or is affected by some invariantsC »An explanation of what this specific version of the instance contains and representsdescription : markdown [0..1]Points to an instance (typically an example) that shows the data that would flow at this point in the scenariocontent : Reference [0..1] « »ContainedInstanceA reference to the key of an instance found within this oneinstanceReference : string [1..1] « This element has or is affected by some invariantsC »A reference to the key of a specific version of an instance in this instanceversionReference : string [0..1] « This element has or is affected by some invariantsC »ProcessA short descriptive label the process to be used in tables or diagramstitle : string [1..1] « This element has or is affected by some invariantsC »An explanation of what the process represents and what it doesdescription : markdown [0..1]Description of the initial state of the actors, environment and data before the process startspreConditions : markdown [0..1]Description of the final state of the actors, environment and data after the process has been successfully completedpostConditions : markdown [0..1]StepThe sequential number of the step, e.g. 1.2.5number : string [0..1]Indicates that the step is defined by a seaparate scenario instanceworkflow : canonical [0..1] « ExampleScenario » « This element has or is affected by some invariantsC »If true, indicates that, following this step, there is a pause in the flow and the subsequent step will occur at some later time (triggered by some event)pause : boolean [0..1]OperationThe standardized type of action (FHIR or otherwise)type : Coding [0..1] « null (Strength=Extensible)TestScriptOperationCode+ »A short descriptive label the step to be used in tables or diagramstitle : string [1..1]The system that invokes the action/transmits the datainitiator : string [0..1] « This element has or is affected by some invariantsC »The system on which the action is invoked/receives the datareceiver : string [0..1] « This element has or is affected by some invariantsC »An explanation of what the operation represents and what it doesdescription : markdown [0..1]If false, the initiator is deactivated right after the operationinitiatorActive : boolean [0..1]If false, the receiver is deactivated right after the operationreceiverActive : boolean [0..1]AlternativeThe label to display for the alternative that gives a sense of the circumstance in which the alternative should be invokedtitle : string [1..1] « This element has or is affected by some invariantsC »A human-readable description of the alternative explaining when the alternative should occur rather than the base stepdescription : markdown [0..1]A system or person who shares or receives an instance within the scenarioactor[0..*]Represents the instance as it was at a specific time-pointversion[0..*]References to other instances that can be found within this instance (e.g. the observations contained in a bundle)containedInstance[0..*]A single data collection that is shared as part of the scenarioinstance[0..*]Indicates that the step is a complex sub-process with its own stepsprocess[0..1]A reference to the instance that is transmitted from requester to receiver as part of the invocation of the operationrequest[0..1]A reference to the instance that is transmitted from receiver to requester as part of the operation's synchronous response (if any)response[0..1]The step represents a single operation invoked on receiver by senderoperation[0..1]Indicates the operation, sub-process or scenario that happens if the alternative option is selectedstep[0..*]Indicates an alternative step that can be taken instead of the sub-process, scenario or operation. E.g. to represent non-happy-path/exceptional/atypical circumstancesalternative[0..*]A significant action that occurs as part of the processstep[0..*]A group of operations that represents a significant step within a scenarioprocess[0..*]

XML Template

<ExampleScenario xmlns="http://hl7.org/fhir"> doco
 <!-- from Resource: id, meta, implicitRules, and language -->
 <!-- from DomainResource: text, contained, extension, and modifierExtension -->
 <url value="[uri]"/><!-- 0..1 Canonical identifier for this example scenario, represented as a URI (globally unique) -->
 <identifier><!-- 0..* Identifier Additional identifier for the example scenario --></identifier>
 <version value="[string]"/><!-- 0..1 Business version of the example scenario -->
 <versionAlgorithm[x]><!-- 0..1 string|Coding How to compare versions --></versionAlgorithm[x]>
 <name value="[string]"/><!-- I 0..1 To be removed? -->
 <title value="[string]"/><!-- 0..1 Name for this example scenario (human friendly) -->
 <status value="[code]"/><!-- I 1..1 draft | active | retired | unknown -->
 <experimental value="[boolean]"/><!-- 0..1 For testing purposes, not real usage -->
 <date value="[dateTime]"/><!-- 0..1 Date last changed -->
 <publisher value="[string]"/><!-- 0..1 Name of the publisher/steward (organization or individual) -->
 <contact><!-- 0..* ContactDetail Contact details for the publisher --></contact>
 <description value="[markdown]"/><!-- 0..1 Natural language description of the ExampleScenario -->
 <useContext><!-- 0..* UsageContext The context that the content is intended to support --></useContext>
 <jurisdiction><!-- 0..* CodeableConcept Intended jurisdiction for example scenario (if applicable) --></jurisdiction>
 <purpose value="[markdown]"/><!-- 0..1 The purpose of the example, e.g. to illustrate a scenario -->
 <copyright value="[markdown]"/><!-- 0..1 Use and/or publishing restrictions -->
 <copyrightLabel value="[string]"/><!-- 0..1 Copyright holder and year(s) -->
 <actor>  <!-- I 0..* Individual involved in exchange -->
  <key value="[string]"/><!-- I 1..1 ID or acronym of the actor -->
  <type value="[code]"/><!-- 1..1 person | system -->
  <title value="[string]"/><!-- I 1..1 Label for actor when rendering -->
  <description value="[markdown]"/><!-- 0..1 Details about actor -->
 </actor>
 <instance>  <!-- I 0..* Data used in the scenario -->
  <key value="[string]"/><!-- I 1..1 ID or acronym of the instance -->
  <structureType><!-- I 1..1 Coding Data structure for example --></structureType>
  <structureVersion value="[string]"/><!-- I 0..1 E.g. 4.0.1 -->
  <structureProfile[x]><!-- 0..1 canonical|uri Rules instance adheres to --></structureProfile[x]>
  <title value="[string]"/><!-- I 1..1 Label for instance -->
  <description value="[markdown]"/><!-- 0..1 Human-friendly description of the instance -->
  <content><!-- I 0..1 Reference Example instance data --></content>
  <version>  <!-- I 0..* Snapshot of instance that changes -->
   <key value="[string]"/><!-- I 1..1 ID or acronym of the version -->
   <title value="[string]"/><!-- I 1..1 Label for instance version -->
   <description value="[markdown]"/><!-- 0..1 Details about version -->
   <content><!-- 0..1 Reference Example instance version data --></content>
  </version>
  <containedInstance>  <!-- 0..* Resources contained in the instance -->
   <instanceReference value="[string]"/><!-- I 1..1 Key of contained instance -->
   <versionReference value="[string]"/><!-- I 0..1 Key of contained instance version -->
  </containedInstance>
 </instance>
 <process>  <!-- I 0..* Major process within scenario -->
  <title value="[string]"/><!-- I 1..1 Label for procss -->
  <description value="[markdown]"/><!-- 0..1 Human-friendly description of the process -->
  <preConditions value="[markdown]"/><!-- 0..1 Status before process starts -->
  <postConditions value="[markdown]"/><!-- 0..1 Status after successful completion -->
  <step>  <!-- I 0..* Event within of the process -->
   <number value="[string]"/><!-- 0..1 Sequential number of the step -->
   <process><!-- 0..1 Content as for ExampleScenario.process Step is nested process --></process>
   <workflow><!-- I 0..1 canonical(ExampleScenario) Step is nested workflow --></workflow>
   <operation>  <!-- I 0..1 Step is simple action -->
    <type><!-- 0..1 Coding Kind of action --></type>
    <title value="[string]"/><!-- 1..1 Label for step -->
    <initiator value="[string]"/><!-- I 0..1 Who starts the operation -->
    <receiver value="[string]"/><!-- I 0..1 Who receives the operation -->
    <description value="[markdown]"/><!-- 0..1 Human-friendly description of the operation -->
    <initiatorActive value="[boolean]"/><!-- 0..1 Initiator stays active? -->
    <receiverActive value="[boolean]"/><!-- 0..1 Receiver stays active? -->
    <request><!-- 0..1 Content as for ExampleScenario.instance.containedInstance Instance transmitted on invocation --></request>
    <response><!-- 0..1 Content as for ExampleScenario.instance.containedInstance Instance transmitted on invocation response --></response>
   </operation>
   <alternative>  <!-- I 0..* Alternate non-typical step action -->
    <title value="[string]"/><!-- I 1..1 Label for alternative -->
    <description value="[markdown]"/><!-- 0..1 Human-readable description of option -->
    <step><!-- 0..* Content as for ExampleScenario.process.step Alternative action(s) --></step>
   </alternative>
   <pause value="[boolean]"/><!-- 0..1 Pause in the flow? -->
  </step>
 </process>
</ExampleScenario>

JSON Template

{doco
  "resourceType" : "ExampleScenario",
  // from Resource: id, meta, implicitRules, and language
  // from DomainResource: text, contained, extension, and modifierExtension
  "url" : "<uri>", // Canonical identifier for this example scenario, represented as a URI (globally unique)
  "identifier" : [{ Identifier }], // Additional identifier for the example scenario
  "version" : "<string>", // Business version of the example scenario
  // versionAlgorithm[x]: How to compare versions. One of these 2:
  "versionAlgorithmString" : "<string>",
  "versionAlgorithmCoding" : { Coding },
  "name" : "<string>", // I To be removed?
  "title" : "<string>", // Name for this example scenario (human friendly)
  "status" : "<code>", // I R!  draft | active | retired | unknown
  "experimental" : <boolean>, // For testing purposes, not real usage
  "date" : "<dateTime>", // Date last changed
  "publisher" : "<string>", // Name of the publisher/steward (organization or individual)
  "contact" : [{ ContactDetail }], // Contact details for the publisher
  "description" : "<markdown>", // Natural language description of the ExampleScenario
  "useContext" : [{ UsageContext }], // The context that the content is intended to support
  "jurisdiction" : [{ CodeableConcept }], // Intended jurisdiction for example scenario (if applicable)
  "purpose" : "<markdown>", // The purpose of the example, e.g. to illustrate a scenario
  "copyright" : "<markdown>", // Use and/or publishing restrictions
  "copyrightLabel" : "<string>", // Copyright holder and year(s)
  "actor" : [{ // I Individual involved in exchange
    "key" : "<string>", // I R!  ID or acronym of the actor
    "type" : "<code>", // R!  person | system
    "title" : "<string>", // I R!  Label for actor when rendering
    "description" : "<markdown>" // Details about actor
  }],
  "instance" : [{ // I Data used in the scenario
    "key" : "<string>", // I R!  ID or acronym of the instance
    "structureType" : { Coding }, // I R!  Data structure for example
    "structureVersion" : "<string>", // I E.g. 4.0.1
    // structureProfile[x]: Rules instance adheres to. One of these 2:
    "structureProfileCanonical" : "<canonical>",
    "structureProfileUri" : "<uri>",
    "title" : "<string>", // I R!  Label for instance
    "description" : "<markdown>", // Human-friendly description of the instance
    "content" : { Reference }, // I Example instance data
    "version" : [{ // I Snapshot of instance that changes
      "key" : "<string>", // I R!  ID or acronym of the version
      "title" : "<string>", // I R!  Label for instance version
      "description" : "<markdown>", // Details about version
      "content" : { Reference } // Example instance version data
    }],
    "containedInstance" : [{ // Resources contained in the instance
      "instanceReference" : "<string>", // I R!  Key of contained instance
      "versionReference" : "<string>" // I Key of contained instance version
    }]
  }],
  "process" : [{ // I Major process within scenario
    "title" : "<string>", // I R!  Label for procss
    "description" : "<markdown>", // Human-friendly description of the process
    "preConditions" : "<markdown>", // Status before process starts
    "postConditions" : "<markdown>", // Status after successful completion
    "step" : [{ // I Event within of the process
      "number" : "<string>", // Sequential number of the step
      "process" : { Content as for ExampleScenario.process }, // Step is nested process
      "workflow" : "<canonical(ExampleScenario)>", // I Step is nested workflow
      "operation" : { // I Step is simple action
        "type" : { Coding }, // Kind of action
        "title" : "<string>", // R!  Label for step
        "initiator" : "<string>", // I Who starts the operation
        "receiver" : "<string>", // I Who receives the operation
        "description" : "<markdown>", // Human-friendly description of the operation
        "initiatorActive" : <boolean>, // Initiator stays active?
        "receiverActive" : <boolean>, // Receiver stays active?
        "request" : { Content as for ExampleScenario.instance.containedInstance }, // Instance transmitted on invocation
        "response" : { Content as for ExampleScenario.instance.containedInstance } // Instance transmitted on invocation response
      },
      "alternative" : [{ // I Alternate non-typical step action
        "title" : "<string>", // I R!  Label for alternative
        "description" : "<markdown>", // Human-readable description of option
        "step" : [{ Content as for ExampleScenario.process.step }] // Alternative action(s)
      }],
      "pause" : <boolean> // Pause in the flow?
    }]
  }]
}

Turtle Template

@prefix fhir: <http://hl7.org/fhir/> .doco


[ a fhir:ExampleScenario;
  fhir:nodeRole fhir:treeRoot; # if this is the parser root

  # from Resource: .id, .meta, .implicitRules, and .language
  # from DomainResource: .text, .contained, .extension, and .modifierExtension
  fhir:url [ uri ] ; # 0..1 Canonical identifier for this example scenario, represented as a URI (globally unique)
  fhir:identifier  ( [ Identifier ] ... ) ; # 0..* Additional identifier for the example scenario
  fhir:version [ string ] ; # 0..1 Business version of the example scenario
  # versionAlgorithm[x] : 0..1 How to compare versions. One of these 2
    fhir:versionAlgorithm [  a fhir:string ; string ]
    fhir:versionAlgorithm [  a fhir:Coding ; Coding ]
  fhir:name [ string ] ; # 0..1 I To be removed?
  fhir:title [ string ] ; # 0..1 Name for this example scenario (human friendly)
  fhir:status [ code ] ; # 1..1 I draft | active | retired | unknown
  fhir:experimental [ boolean ] ; # 0..1 For testing purposes, not real usage
  fhir:date [ dateTime ] ; # 0..1 Date last changed
  fhir:publisher [ string ] ; # 0..1 Name of the publisher/steward (organization or individual)
  fhir:contact  ( [ ContactDetail ] ... ) ; # 0..* Contact details for the publisher
  fhir:description [ markdown ] ; # 0..1 Natural language description of the ExampleScenario
  fhir:useContext  ( [ UsageContext ] ... ) ; # 0..* The context that the content is intended to support
  fhir:jurisdiction  ( [ CodeableConcept ] ... ) ; # 0..* Intended jurisdiction for example scenario (if applicable)
  fhir:purpose [ markdown ] ; # 0..1 The purpose of the example, e.g. to illustrate a scenario
  fhir:copyright [ markdown ] ; # 0..1 Use and/or publishing restrictions
  fhir:copyrightLabel [ string ] ; # 0..1 Copyright holder and year(s)
  fhir:actor ( [ # 0..* I Individual involved in exchange
    fhir:key [ string ] ; # 1..1 I ID or acronym of the actor
    fhir:type [ code ] ; # 1..1 person | system
    fhir:title [ string ] ; # 1..1 I Label for actor when rendering
    fhir:description [ markdown ] ; # 0..1 Details about actor
  ] ... ) ;
  fhir:instance ( [ # 0..* I Data used in the scenario
    fhir:key [ string ] ; # 1..1 I ID or acronym of the instance
    fhir:structureType [ Coding ] ; # 1..1 I Data structure for example
    fhir:structureVersion [ string ] ; # 0..1 I E.g. 4.0.1
    # structureProfile[x] : 0..1 Rules instance adheres to. One of these 2
      fhir:structureProfile [  a fhir:canonical ; canonical ]
      fhir:structureProfile [  a fhir:uri ; uri ]
    fhir:title [ string ] ; # 1..1 I Label for instance
    fhir:description [ markdown ] ; # 0..1 Human-friendly description of the instance
    fhir:content [ Reference ] ; # 0..1 I Example instance data
    fhir:version ( [ # 0..* I Snapshot of instance that changes
      fhir:key [ string ] ; # 1..1 I ID or acronym of the version
      fhir:title [ string ] ; # 1..1 I Label for instance version
      fhir:description [ markdown ] ; # 0..1 Details about version
      fhir:content [ Reference ] ; # 0..1 Example instance version data
    ] ... ) ;
    fhir:containedInstance ( [ # 0..* Resources contained in the instance
      fhir:instanceReference [ string ] ; # 1..1 I Key of contained instance
      fhir:versionReference [ string ] ; # 0..1 I Key of contained instance version
    ] ... ) ;
  ] ... ) ;
  fhir:process ( [ # 0..* I Major process within scenario
    fhir:title [ string ] ; # 1..1 I Label for procss
    fhir:description [ markdown ] ; # 0..1 Human-friendly description of the process
    fhir:preConditions [ markdown ] ; # 0..1 Status before process starts
    fhir:postConditions [ markdown ] ; # 0..1 Status after successful completion
    fhir:step ( [ # 0..* I Event within of the process
      fhir:number [ string ] ; # 0..1 Sequential number of the step
      fhir:process [ See ExampleScenario.process ] ; # 0..1 Step is nested process
      fhir:workflow [ canonical(ExampleScenario) ] ; # 0..1 I Step is nested workflow
      fhir:operation [ # 0..1 I Step is simple action
        fhir:type [ Coding ] ; # 0..1 Kind of action
        fhir:title [ string ] ; # 1..1 Label for step
        fhir:initiator [ string ] ; # 0..1 I Who starts the operation
        fhir:receiver [ string ] ; # 0..1 I Who receives the operation
        fhir:description [ markdown ] ; # 0..1 Human-friendly description of the operation
        fhir:initiatorActive [ boolean ] ; # 0..1 Initiator stays active?
        fhir:receiverActive [ boolean ] ; # 0..1 Receiver stays active?
        fhir:request [ See ExampleScenario.instance.containedInstance ] ; # 0..1 Instance transmitted on invocation
        fhir:response [ See ExampleScenario.instance.containedInstance ] ; # 0..1 Instance transmitted on invocation response
      ] ;
      fhir:alternative ( [ # 0..* I Alternate non-typical step action
        fhir:title [ string ] ; # 1..1 I Label for alternative
        fhir:description [ markdown ] ; # 0..1 Human-readable description of option
        fhir:step  ( [ See ExampleScenario.process.step ] ... ) ; # 0..* Alternative action(s)
      ] ... ) ;
      fhir:pause [ boolean ] ; # 0..1 Pause in the flow?
    ] ... ) ;
  ] ... ) ;
]

Changes from both R4 and R4B

ExampleScenario
ExampleScenario.versionAlgorithm[x]
  • Added Element
ExampleScenario.title
  • Added Element
ExampleScenario.description
  • Added Element
ExampleScenario.copyrightLabel
  • Added Element
ExampleScenario.actor.key
  • Renamed from actorId to key
ExampleScenario.actor.type
  • Remove code entity
  • Add code system
ExampleScenario.actor.title
  • Renamed from name to title
  • Min Cardinality changed from 0 to 1
ExampleScenario.instance.key
  • Renamed from resourceId to key
ExampleScenario.instance.structureType
  • Renamed from resourceType to structureType
  • Type changed from code to Coding
  • Change binding strength from required to extensible
  • Change value set from http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-types|4.0.0 to Example Scenario Resource Type
ExampleScenario.instance.structureVersion
  • Added Element
ExampleScenario.instance.structureProfile[x]
  • Added Element
ExampleScenario.instance.title
  • Renamed from name to title
  • Min Cardinality changed from 0 to 1
ExampleScenario.instance.content
  • Added Element
ExampleScenario.instance.version.key
  • Added Mandatory Element
ExampleScenario.instance.version.title
  • Added Mandatory Element
ExampleScenario.instance.version.description
  • Min Cardinality changed from 1 to 0
ExampleScenario.instance.version.content
  • Added Element
ExampleScenario.instance.containedInstance.instanceReference
  • Renamed from resourceId to instanceReference
ExampleScenario.instance.containedInstance.versionReference
  • Renamed from versionId to versionReference
ExampleScenario.process.step.number
  • Moved from ExampleScenario.process.step.operation to ExampleScenario.process.step
  • Min Cardinality changed from 1 to 0
ExampleScenario.process.step.process
  • Max Cardinality changed from * to 1
ExampleScenario.process.step.workflow
  • Moved from ExampleScenario to ExampleScenario.process.step
  • Max Cardinality changed from * to 1
ExampleScenario.process.step.operation.type
  • Type changed from string to Coding
  • Add Binding `http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/testscript-operation-codes` (extensible)
ExampleScenario.process.step.operation.title
  • Renamed from name to title
  • Min Cardinality changed from 0 to 1
ExampleScenario.instance.version.versionId
  • Deleted

See the Full Difference for further information

This analysis is available for R4 as XML or JSON and for R4B as XML or JSON.

Structure

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. ExampleScenario TUDomainResourceExample of workflow instance
+ Warning: Name should be usable as an identifier for the module by machine processing applications such as code generation
+ Rule: Must have actors if status is active or required
+ Rule: Must have processes if status is active or required
+ Rule: Actor keys must be unique
+ Rule: Actor titles must be unique
+ Rule: Instance keys must be unique
+ Rule: Instance titles must be unique
+ Rule: Process titles must be unique

Elements defined in Ancestors: id, meta, implicitRules, language, text, contained, extension, modifierExtension
Interfaces Implemented: CanonicalResource
... url ΣC0..1uriCanonical identifier for this example scenario, represented as a URI (globally unique)
+ Warning: URL should not contain | or # - these characters make processing canonical references problematic
... identifier Σ0..*IdentifierAdditional identifier for the example scenario

... version Σ0..1stringBusiness version of the example scenario
.... versionAlgorithmStringstring
.... versionAlgorithmCodingCoding
... name ΣC0..1stringTo be removed?
... title ΣT0..1stringName for this example scenario (human friendly)
... status ?!ΣC1..1codedraft | active | retired | unknown
Binding: PublicationStatus (Required)
... experimental Σ0..1booleanFor testing purposes, not real usage
... date Σ0..1dateTimeDate last changed
... publisher ΣT0..1stringName of the publisher/steward (organization or individual)
... contact Σ0..*ContactDetailContact details for the publisher

... description ΣT0..1markdownNatural language description of the ExampleScenario
... useContext Σ0..*UsageContextThe context that the content is intended to support

... jurisdiction ΣXD0..*CodeableConceptIntended jurisdiction for example scenario (if applicable)
Binding: Jurisdiction ValueSet (Extensible)

... purpose T0..1markdownThe purpose of the example, e.g. to illustrate a scenario
... copyright 0..1markdownUse and/or publishing restrictions
... copyrightLabel T0..1stringCopyright holder and year(s)
... actor C0..*BackboneElementIndividual involved in exchange
+ Warning: Actor should be referenced in at least one operation
+ Rule: actor.key canot be 'OTHER'

.... key C1..1stringID or acronym of the actor
.... type 1..1codeperson | system
Binding: Example Scenario Actor Type (Required)
.... title TC1..1stringLabel for actor when rendering
.... description T0..1markdownDetails about actor
... instance C0..*BackboneElementData used in the scenario
+ Rule: StructureVersion is required if structureType is not FHIR (but may still be present even if FHIR)
+ Rule: instance.content is only allowed if there are no instance.versions
+ Rule: Version keys must be unique within an instance
+ Rule: Version titles must be unique within an instance
+ Warning: Instance should be referenced in at least one location
+ Warning: Instance version should be referenced in at least one operation

.... key C1..1stringID or acronym of the instance
.... structureType C1..1CodingData structure for example
Binding: Example Scenario Resource Type (Extensible)
.... structureVersion C0..1stringE.g. 4.0.1
.... structureProfile[x] 0..1Rules instance adheres to
..... structureProfileCanonicalcanonical()
..... structureProfileUriuri
.... title TC1..1stringLabel for instance
.... description T0..1markdownHuman-friendly description of the instance
.... content C0..1Reference()Example instance data
.... version C0..*BackboneElementSnapshot of instance that changes

..... key C1..1stringID or acronym of the version
..... title C1..1stringLabel for instance version
..... description T0..1markdownDetails about version
..... content 0..1Reference()Example instance version data
.... containedInstance C0..*BackboneElementResources contained in the instance
+ Rule: InstanceReference must be a key of an instance defined in the ExampleScenario
+ Rule: versionReference must be specified if the referenced instance defines versions
+ Rule: versionReference must be a key of a version within the instance pointed to by instanceReference

..... instanceReference C1..1stringKey of contained instance
..... versionReference C0..1stringKey of contained instance version
... process C0..*BackboneElementMajor process within scenario
+ Rule: Processes must have steps if ExampleScenario status is active or required

.... title ΣTC1..1stringLabel for procss
.... description T0..1markdownHuman-friendly description of the process
.... preConditions T0..1markdownStatus before process starts
.... postConditions T0..1markdownStatus after successful completion
.... step C0..*BackboneElementEvent within of the process
+ Rule: Alternative titles must be unique within a step
+ Rule: Can have a process, a workflow, one or more operations or none of these, but cannot have a combination

..... number 0..1stringSequential number of the step
..... process 0..1see processStep is nested process
..... workflow C0..1canonical(ExampleScenario)Step is nested workflow
..... operation C0..1BackboneElementStep is simple action
+ Rule: If specified, initiator must be a key of an actor within the ExampleScenario
+ Rule: If specified, receiver must be a key of an actor within the ExampleScenario
...... type 0..1CodingKind of action
Binding: Test Script Operation Code (Extensible)
...... title 1..1stringLabel for step
...... initiator C0..1stringWho starts the operation
...... receiver C0..1stringWho receives the operation
...... description T0..1markdownHuman-friendly description of the operation
...... initiatorActive 0..1booleanInitiator stays active?
...... receiverActive 0..1booleanReceiver stays active?
...... request 0..1see containedInstanceInstance transmitted on invocation
...... response 0..1see containedInstanceInstance transmitted on invocation response
..... alternative C0..*BackboneElementAlternate non-typical step action

...... title TC1..1stringLabel for alternative
...... description T0..1markdownHuman-readable description of option
...... step 0..*see stepAlternative action(s)

..... pause 0..1booleanPause in the flow?

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UML Diagram (Legend)

ExampleScenario (DomainResource) +CanonicalResourceAn absolute URI that is used to identify this example scenario when it is referenced in a specification, model, design or an instance; also called its canonical identifier. This SHOULD be globally unique and SHOULD be a literal address at which an authoritative instance of this example scenario is (or will be) published. This URL can be the target of a canonical reference. It SHALL remain the same when the example scenario is stored on different serversurl : uri [0..1]A formal identifier that is used to identify this example scenario when it is represented in other formats, or referenced in a specification, model, design or an instanceidentifier : Identifier [0..*]The identifier that is used to identify this version of the example scenario when it is referenced in a specification, model, design or instance. This is an arbitrary value managed by the example scenario author and is not expected to be globally unique. For example, it might be a timestamp (e.g. yyyymmdd) if a managed version is not available. There is also no expectation that versions can be placed in a lexicographical sequenceversion : string [0..1]Indicates the mechanism used to compare versions to determine which is more currentversionAlgorithm[x] : DataType [0..1] « string|Coding; null (Strength=Extensible) VersionAlgorithm+ »Temporarily retained for tooling purposesname : string [0..1] « This element has or is affected by some invariantsC »A short, descriptive, user-friendly title for the ExampleScenariotitle : string [0..1]The status of this example scenario. Enables tracking the life-cycle of the content (this element modifies the meaning of other elements)status : code [1..1] « null (Strength=Required)PublicationStatus! » « This element has or is affected by some invariantsC »A Boolean value to indicate that this example scenario is authored for testing purposes (or education/evaluation/marketing) and is not intended to be used for genuine usageexperimental : boolean [0..1]The date (and optionally time) when the example scenario was last significantly changed. The date must change when the business version changes and it must change if the status code changes. In addition, it should change when the substantive content of the example scenario changes. (e.g. the 'content logical definition')date : dateTime [0..1]The name of the organization or individual responsible for the release and ongoing maintenance of the example scenariopublisher : string [0..1]Contact details to assist a user in finding and communicating with the publishercontact : ContactDetail [0..*]A free text natural language description of the ExampleScenario from a consumer's perspectivedescription : markdown [0..1]The content was developed with a focus and intent of supporting the contexts that are listed. These contexts may be general categories (gender, age, ...) or may be references to specific programs (insurance plans, studies, ...) and may be used to assist with indexing and searching for appropriate example scenario instancesuseContext : UsageContext [0..*]A legal or geographic region in which the example scenario is intended to be usedjurisdiction : CodeableConcept [0..*] « null (Strength=Extensible)JurisdictionValueSet+ »What the example scenario resource is created for. This should not be used to show the business purpose of the scenario itself, but the purpose of documenting a scenariopurpose : markdown [0..1]A copyright statement relating to the example scenario and/or its contents. Copyright statements are generally legal restrictions on the use and publishing of the example scenariocopyright : markdown [0..1]A short string (<50 characters), suitable for inclusion in a page footer that identifies the copyright holder, effective period, and optionally whether rights are resctricted. (e.g. 'All rights reserved', 'Some rights reserved')copyrightLabel : string [0..1]ActorA unique string within the scenario that is used to reference the actorkey : string [1..1] « This element has or is affected by some invariantsC »The category of actor - person or systemtype : code [1..1] « null (Strength=Required)ExampleScenarioActorType! »The human-readable name for the actor used when rendering the scenariotitle : string [1..1] « This element has or is affected by some invariantsC »An explanation of who/what the actor is and its role in the scenariodescription : markdown [0..1]InstanceA unique string within the scenario that is used to reference the instancekey : string [1..1] « This element has or is affected by some invariantsC »A code indicating the kind of data structure (FHIR resource or some other standard) this is an instance ofstructureType : Coding [1..1] « null (Strength=Extensible)ExampleScenarioResourceType+ » « This element has or is affected by some invariantsC »Conveys the version of the data structure instantiated. I.e. what release of FHIR, X12, OpenEHR, etc. is instance compliant withstructureVersion : string [0..1] « This element has or is affected by some invariantsC »Refers to a profile, template or other ruleset the instance adheres tostructureProfile[x] : PrimitiveType [0..1] « canonical|uri »A short descriptive label the instance to be used in tables or diagramstitle : string [1..1] « This element has or is affected by some invariantsC »An explanation of what the instance contains and what it's fordescription : markdown [0..1]Points to an instance (typically an example) that shows the data that would corespond to this instancecontent : Reference [0..1] « » « This element has or is affected by some invariantsC »VersionA unique string within the instance that is used to reference the version of the instancekey : string [1..1] « This element has or is affected by some invariantsC »A short descriptive label the version to be used in tables or diagramstitle : string [1..1] « This element has or is affected by some invariantsC »An explanation of what this specific version of the instance contains and representsdescription : markdown [0..1]Points to an instance (typically an example) that shows the data that would flow at this point in the scenariocontent : Reference [0..1] « »ContainedInstanceA reference to the key of an instance found within this oneinstanceReference : string [1..1] « This element has or is affected by some invariantsC »A reference to the key of a specific version of an instance in this instanceversionReference : string [0..1] « This element has or is affected by some invariantsC »ProcessA short descriptive label the process to be used in tables or diagramstitle : string [1..1] « This element has or is affected by some invariantsC »An explanation of what the process represents and what it doesdescription : markdown [0..1]Description of the initial state of the actors, environment and data before the process startspreConditions : markdown [0..1]Description of the final state of the actors, environment and data after the process has been successfully completedpostConditions : markdown [0..1]StepThe sequential number of the step, e.g. 1.2.5number : string [0..1]Indicates that the step is defined by a seaparate scenario instanceworkflow : canonical [0..1] « ExampleScenario » « This element has or is affected by some invariantsC »If true, indicates that, following this step, there is a pause in the flow and the subsequent step will occur at some later time (triggered by some event)pause : boolean [0..1]OperationThe standardized type of action (FHIR or otherwise)type : Coding [0..1] « null (Strength=Extensible)TestScriptOperationCode+ »A short descriptive label the step to be used in tables or diagramstitle : string [1..1]The system that invokes the action/transmits the datainitiator : string [0..1] « This element has or is affected by some invariantsC »The system on which the action is invoked/receives the datareceiver : string [0..1] « This element has or is affected by some invariantsC »An explanation of what the operation represents and what it doesdescription : markdown [0..1]If false, the initiator is deactivated right after the operationinitiatorActive : boolean [0..1]If false, the receiver is deactivated right after the operationreceiverActive : boolean [0..1]AlternativeThe label to display for the alternative that gives a sense of the circumstance in which the alternative should be invokedtitle : string [1..1] « This element has or is affected by some invariantsC »A human-readable description of the alternative explaining when the alternative should occur rather than the base stepdescription : markdown [0..1]A system or person who shares or receives an instance within the scenarioactor[0..*]Represents the instance as it was at a specific time-pointversion[0..*]References to other instances that can be found within this instance (e.g. the observations contained in a bundle)containedInstance[0..*]A single data collection that is shared as part of the scenarioinstance[0..*]Indicates that the step is a complex sub-process with its own stepsprocess[0..1]A reference to the instance that is transmitted from requester to receiver as part of the invocation of the operationrequest[0..1]A reference to the instance that is transmitted from receiver to requester as part of the operation's synchronous response (if any)response[0..1]The step represents a single operation invoked on receiver by senderoperation[0..1]Indicates the operation, sub-process or scenario that happens if the alternative option is selectedstep[0..*]Indicates an alternative step that can be taken instead of the sub-process, scenario or operation. E.g. to represent non-happy-path/exceptional/atypical circumstancesalternative[0..*]A significant action that occurs as part of the processstep[0..*]A group of operations that represents a significant step within a scenarioprocess[0..*]

XML Template

<ExampleScenario xmlns="http://hl7.org/fhir"> doco
 <!-- from Resource: id, meta, implicitRules, and language -->
 <!-- from DomainResource: text, contained, extension, and modifierExtension -->
 <url value="[uri]"/><!-- 0..1 Canonical identifier for this example scenario, represented as a URI (globally unique) -->
 <identifier><!-- 0..* Identifier Additional identifier for the example scenario --></identifier>
 <version value="[string]"/><!-- 0..1 Business version of the example scenario -->
 <versionAlgorithm[x]><!-- 0..1 string|Coding How to compare versions --></versionAlgorithm[x]>
 <name value="[string]"/><!-- I 0..1 To be removed? -->
 <title value="[string]"/><!-- 0..1 Name for this example scenario (human friendly) -->
 <status value="[code]"/><!-- I 1..1 draft | active | retired | unknown -->
 <experimental value="[boolean]"/><!-- 0..1 For testing purposes, not real usage -->
 <date value="[dateTime]"/><!-- 0..1 Date last changed -->
 <publisher value="[string]"/><!-- 0..1 Name of the publisher/steward (organization or individual) -->
 <contact><!-- 0..* ContactDetail Contact details for the publisher --></contact>
 <description value="[markdown]"/><!-- 0..1 Natural language description of the ExampleScenario -->
 <useContext><!-- 0..* UsageContext The context that the content is intended to support --></useContext>
 <jurisdiction><!-- 0..* CodeableConcept Intended jurisdiction for example scenario (if applicable) --></jurisdiction>
 <purpose value="[markdown]"/><!-- 0..1 The purpose of the example, e.g. to illustrate a scenario -->
 <copyright value="[markdown]"/><!-- 0..1 Use and/or publishing restrictions -->
 <copyrightLabel value="[string]"/><!-- 0..1 Copyright holder and year(s) -->
 <actor>  <!-- I 0..* Individual involved in exchange -->
  <key value="[string]"/><!-- I 1..1 ID or acronym of the actor -->
  <type value="[code]"/><!-- 1..1 person | system -->
  <title value="[string]"/><!-- I 1..1 Label for actor when rendering -->
  <description value="[markdown]"/><!-- 0..1 Details about actor -->
 </actor>
 <instance>  <!-- I 0..* Data used in the scenario -->
  <key value="[string]"/><!-- I 1..1 ID or acronym of the instance -->
  <structureType><!-- I 1..1 Coding Data structure for example --></structureType>
  <structureVersion value="[string]"/><!-- I 0..1 E.g. 4.0.1 -->
  <structureProfile[x]><!-- 0..1 canonical|uri Rules instance adheres to --></structureProfile[x]>
  <title value="[string]"/><!-- I 1..1 Label for instance -->
  <description value="[markdown]"/><!-- 0..1 Human-friendly description of the instance -->
  <content><!-- I 0..1 Reference Example instance data --></content>
  <version>  <!-- I 0..* Snapshot of instance that changes -->
   <key value="[string]"/><!-- I 1..1 ID or acronym of the version -->
   <title value="[string]"/><!-- I 1..1 Label for instance version -->
   <description value="[markdown]"/><!-- 0..1 Details about version -->
   <content><!-- 0..1 Reference Example instance version data --></content>
  </version>
  <containedInstance>  <!-- 0..* Resources contained in the instance -->
   <instanceReference value="[string]"/><!-- I 1..1 Key of contained instance -->
   <versionReference value="[string]"/><!-- I 0..1 Key of contained instance version -->
  </containedInstance>
 </instance>
 <process>  <!-- I 0..* Major process within scenario -->
  <title value="[string]"/><!-- I 1..1 Label for procss -->
  <description value="[markdown]"/><!-- 0..1 Human-friendly description of the process -->
  <preConditions value="[markdown]"/><!-- 0..1 Status before process starts -->
  <postConditions value="[markdown]"/><!-- 0..1 Status after successful completion -->
  <step>  <!-- I 0..* Event within of the process -->
   <number value="[string]"/><!-- 0..1 Sequential number of the step -->
   <process><!-- 0..1 Content as for ExampleScenario.process Step is nested process --></process>
   <workflow><!-- I 0..1 canonical(ExampleScenario) Step is nested workflow --></workflow>
   <operation>  <!-- I 0..1 Step is simple action -->
    <type><!-- 0..1 Coding Kind of action --></type>
    <title value="[string]"/><!-- 1..1 Label for step -->
    <initiator value="[string]"/><!-- I 0..1 Who starts the operation -->
    <receiver value="[string]"/><!-- I 0..1 Who receives the operation -->
    <description value="[markdown]"/><!-- 0..1 Human-friendly description of the operation -->
    <initiatorActive value="[boolean]"/><!-- 0..1 Initiator stays active? -->
    <receiverActive value="[boolean]"/><!-- 0..1 Receiver stays active? -->
    <request><!-- 0..1 Content as for ExampleScenario.instance.containedInstance Instance transmitted on invocation --></request>
    <response><!-- 0..1 Content as for ExampleScenario.instance.containedInstance Instance transmitted on invocation response --></response>
   </operation>
   <alternative>  <!-- I 0..* Alternate non-typical step action -->
    <title value="[string]"/><!-- I 1..1 Label for alternative -->
    <description value="[markdown]"/><!-- 0..1 Human-readable description of option -->
    <step><!-- 0..* Content as for ExampleScenario.process.step Alternative action(s) --></step>
   </alternative>
   <pause value="[boolean]"/><!-- 0..1 Pause in the flow? -->
  </step>
 </process>
</ExampleScenario>

JSON Template

{doco
  "resourceType" : "ExampleScenario",
  // from Resource: id, meta, implicitRules, and language
  // from DomainResource: text, contained, extension, and modifierExtension
  "url" : "<uri>", // Canonical identifier for this example scenario, represented as a URI (globally unique)
  "identifier" : [{ Identifier }], // Additional identifier for the example scenario
  "version" : "<string>", // Business version of the example scenario
  // versionAlgorithm[x]: How to compare versions. One of these 2:
  "versionAlgorithmString" : "<string>",
  "versionAlgorithmCoding" : { Coding },
  "name" : "<string>", // I To be removed?
  "title" : "<string>", // Name for this example scenario (human friendly)
  "status" : "<code>", // I R!  draft | active | retired | unknown
  "experimental" : <boolean>, // For testing purposes, not real usage
  "date" : "<dateTime>", // Date last changed
  "publisher" : "<string>", // Name of the publisher/steward (organization or individual)
  "contact" : [{ ContactDetail }], // Contact details for the publisher
  "description" : "<markdown>", // Natural language description of the ExampleScenario
  "useContext" : [{ UsageContext }], // The context that the content is intended to support
  "jurisdiction" : [{ CodeableConcept }], // Intended jurisdiction for example scenario (if applicable)
  "purpose" : "<markdown>", // The purpose of the example, e.g. to illustrate a scenario
  "copyright" : "<markdown>", // Use and/or publishing restrictions
  "copyrightLabel" : "<string>", // Copyright holder and year(s)
  "actor" : [{ // I Individual involved in exchange
    "key" : "<string>", // I R!  ID or acronym of the actor
    "type" : "<code>", // R!  person | system
    "title" : "<string>", // I R!  Label for actor when rendering
    "description" : "<markdown>" // Details about actor
  }],
  "instance" : [{ // I Data used in the scenario
    "key" : "<string>", // I R!  ID or acronym of the instance
    "structureType" : { Coding }, // I R!  Data structure for example
    "structureVersion" : "<string>", // I E.g. 4.0.1
    // structureProfile[x]: Rules instance adheres to. One of these 2:
    "structureProfileCanonical" : "<canonical>",
    "structureProfileUri" : "<uri>",
    "title" : "<string>", // I R!  Label for instance
    "description" : "<markdown>", // Human-friendly description of the instance
    "content" : { Reference }, // I Example instance data
    "version" : [{ // I Snapshot of instance that changes
      "key" : "<string>", // I R!  ID or acronym of the version
      "title" : "<string>", // I R!  Label for instance version
      "description" : "<markdown>", // Details about version
      "content" : { Reference } // Example instance version data
    }],
    "containedInstance" : [{ // Resources contained in the instance
      "instanceReference" : "<string>", // I R!  Key of contained instance
      "versionReference" : "<string>" // I Key of contained instance version
    }]
  }],
  "process" : [{ // I Major process within scenario
    "title" : "<string>", // I R!  Label for procss
    "description" : "<markdown>", // Human-friendly description of the process
    "preConditions" : "<markdown>", // Status before process starts
    "postConditions" : "<markdown>", // Status after successful completion
    "step" : [{ // I Event within of the process
      "number" : "<string>", // Sequential number of the step
      "process" : { Content as for ExampleScenario.process }, // Step is nested process
      "workflow" : "<canonical(ExampleScenario)>", // I Step is nested workflow
      "operation" : { // I Step is simple action
        "type" : { Coding }, // Kind of action
        "title" : "<string>", // R!  Label for step
        "initiator" : "<string>", // I Who starts the operation
        "receiver" : "<string>", // I Who receives the operation
        "description" : "<markdown>", // Human-friendly description of the operation
        "initiatorActive" : <boolean>, // Initiator stays active?
        "receiverActive" : <boolean>, // Receiver stays active?
        "request" : { Content as for ExampleScenario.instance.containedInstance }, // Instance transmitted on invocation
        "response" : { Content as for ExampleScenario.instance.containedInstance } // Instance transmitted on invocation response
      },
      "alternative" : [{ // I Alternate non-typical step action
        "title" : "<string>", // I R!  Label for alternative
        "description" : "<markdown>", // Human-readable description of option
        "step" : [{ Content as for ExampleScenario.process.step }] // Alternative action(s)
      }],
      "pause" : <boolean> // Pause in the flow?
    }]
  }]
}

Turtle Template

@prefix fhir: <http://hl7.org/fhir/> .doco


[ a fhir:ExampleScenario;
  fhir:nodeRole fhir:treeRoot; # if this is the parser root

  # from Resource: .id, .meta, .implicitRules, and .language
  # from DomainResource: .text, .contained, .extension, and .modifierExtension
  fhir:url [ uri ] ; # 0..1 Canonical identifier for this example scenario, represented as a URI (globally unique)
  fhir:identifier  ( [ Identifier ] ... ) ; # 0..* Additional identifier for the example scenario
  fhir:version [ string ] ; # 0..1 Business version of the example scenario
  # versionAlgorithm[x] : 0..1 How to compare versions. One of these 2
    fhir:versionAlgorithm [  a fhir:string ; string ]
    fhir:versionAlgorithm [  a fhir:Coding ; Coding ]
  fhir:name [ string ] ; # 0..1 I To be removed?
  fhir:title [ string ] ; # 0..1 Name for this example scenario (human friendly)
  fhir:status [ code ] ; # 1..1 I draft | active | retired | unknown
  fhir:experimental [ boolean ] ; # 0..1 For testing purposes, not real usage
  fhir:date [ dateTime ] ; # 0..1 Date last changed
  fhir:publisher [ string ] ; # 0..1 Name of the publisher/steward (organization or individual)
  fhir:contact  ( [ ContactDetail ] ... ) ; # 0..* Contact details for the publisher
  fhir:description [ markdown ] ; # 0..1 Natural language description of the ExampleScenario
  fhir:useContext  ( [ UsageContext ] ... ) ; # 0..* The context that the content is intended to support
  fhir:jurisdiction  ( [ CodeableConcept ] ... ) ; # 0..* Intended jurisdiction for example scenario (if applicable)
  fhir:purpose [ markdown ] ; # 0..1 The purpose of the example, e.g. to illustrate a scenario
  fhir:copyright [ markdown ] ; # 0..1 Use and/or publishing restrictions
  fhir:copyrightLabel [ string ] ; # 0..1 Copyright holder and year(s)
  fhir:actor ( [ # 0..* I Individual involved in exchange
    fhir:key [ string ] ; # 1..1 I ID or acronym of the actor
    fhir:type [ code ] ; # 1..1 person | system
    fhir:title [ string ] ; # 1..1 I Label for actor when rendering
    fhir:description [ markdown ] ; # 0..1 Details about actor
  ] ... ) ;
  fhir:instance ( [ # 0..* I Data used in the scenario
    fhir:key [ string ] ; # 1..1 I ID or acronym of the instance
    fhir:structureType [ Coding ] ; # 1..1 I Data structure for example
    fhir:structureVersion [ string ] ; # 0..1 I E.g. 4.0.1
    # structureProfile[x] : 0..1 Rules instance adheres to. One of these 2
      fhir:structureProfile [  a fhir:canonical ; canonical ]
      fhir:structureProfile [  a fhir:uri ; uri ]
    fhir:title [ string ] ; # 1..1 I Label for instance
    fhir:description [ markdown ] ; # 0..1 Human-friendly description of the instance
    fhir:content [ Reference ] ; # 0..1 I Example instance data
    fhir:version ( [ # 0..* I Snapshot of instance that changes
      fhir:key [ string ] ; # 1..1 I ID or acronym of the version
      fhir:title [ string ] ; # 1..1 I Label for instance version
      fhir:description [ markdown ] ; # 0..1 Details about version
      fhir:content [ Reference ] ; # 0..1 Example instance version data
    ] ... ) ;
    fhir:containedInstance ( [ # 0..* Resources contained in the instance
      fhir:instanceReference [ string ] ; # 1..1 I Key of contained instance
      fhir:versionReference [ string ] ; # 0..1 I Key of contained instance version
    ] ... ) ;
  ] ... ) ;
  fhir:process ( [ # 0..* I Major process within scenario
    fhir:title [ string ] ; # 1..1 I Label for procss
    fhir:description [ markdown ] ; # 0..1 Human-friendly description of the process
    fhir:preConditions [ markdown ] ; # 0..1 Status before process starts
    fhir:postConditions [ markdown ] ; # 0..1 Status after successful completion
    fhir:step ( [ # 0..* I Event within of the process
      fhir:number [ string ] ; # 0..1 Sequential number of the step
      fhir:process [ See ExampleScenario.process ] ; # 0..1 Step is nested process
      fhir:workflow [ canonical(ExampleScenario) ] ; # 0..1 I Step is nested workflow
      fhir:operation [ # 0..1 I Step is simple action
        fhir:type [ Coding ] ; # 0..1 Kind of action
        fhir:title [ string ] ; # 1..1 Label for step
        fhir:initiator [ string ] ; # 0..1 I Who starts the operation
        fhir:receiver [ string ] ; # 0..1 I Who receives the operation
        fhir:description [ markdown ] ; # 0..1 Human-friendly description of the operation
        fhir:initiatorActive [ boolean ] ; # 0..1 Initiator stays active?
        fhir:receiverActive [ boolean ] ; # 0..1 Receiver stays active?
        fhir:request [ See ExampleScenario.instance.containedInstance ] ; # 0..1 Instance transmitted on invocation
        fhir:response [ See ExampleScenario.instance.containedInstance ] ; # 0..1 Instance transmitted on invocation response
      ] ;
      fhir:alternative ( [ # 0..* I Alternate non-typical step action
        fhir:title [ string ] ; # 1..1 I Label for alternative
        fhir:description [ markdown ] ; # 0..1 Human-readable description of option
        fhir:step  ( [ See ExampleScenario.process.step ] ... ) ; # 0..* Alternative action(s)
      ] ... ) ;
      fhir:pause [ boolean ] ; # 0..1 Pause in the flow?
    ] ... ) ;
  ] ... ) ;
]

Changes from both R4 and R4B

ExampleScenario
ExampleScenario.versionAlgorithm[x]
  • Added Element
ExampleScenario.title
  • Added Element
ExampleScenario.description
  • Added Element
ExampleScenario.copyrightLabel
  • Added Element
ExampleScenario.actor.key
  • Renamed from actorId to key
ExampleScenario.actor.type
  • Remove code entity
  • Add code system
ExampleScenario.actor.title
  • Renamed from name to title
  • Min Cardinality changed from 0 to 1
ExampleScenario.instance.key
  • Renamed from resourceId to key
ExampleScenario.instance.structureType
  • Renamed from resourceType to structureType
  • Type changed from code to Coding
  • Change binding strength from required to extensible
  • Change value set from http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-types|4.0.0 to Example Scenario Resource Type
ExampleScenario.instance.structureVersion
  • Added Element
ExampleScenario.instance.structureProfile[x]
  • Added Element
ExampleScenario.instance.title
  • Renamed from name to title
  • Min Cardinality changed from 0 to 1
ExampleScenario.instance.content
  • Added Element
ExampleScenario.instance.version.key
  • Added Mandatory Element
ExampleScenario.instance.version.title
  • Added Mandatory Element
ExampleScenario.instance.version.description
  • Min Cardinality changed from 1 to 0
ExampleScenario.instance.version.content
  • Added Element
ExampleScenario.instance.containedInstance.instanceReference
  • Renamed from resourceId to instanceReference
ExampleScenario.instance.containedInstance.versionReference
  • Renamed from versionId to versionReference
ExampleScenario.process.step.number
  • Moved from ExampleScenario.process.step.operation to ExampleScenario.process.step
  • Min Cardinality changed from 1 to 0
ExampleScenario.process.step.process
  • Max Cardinality changed from * to 1
ExampleScenario.process.step.workflow
  • Moved from ExampleScenario to ExampleScenario.process.step
  • Max Cardinality changed from * to 1
ExampleScenario.process.step.operation.type
  • Type changed from string to Coding
  • Add Binding `http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/testscript-operation-codes` (extensible)
ExampleScenario.process.step.operation.title
  • Renamed from name to title
  • Min Cardinality changed from 0 to 1
ExampleScenario.instance.version.versionId
  • Deleted

See the Full Difference for further information

This analysis is available for R4 as XML or JSON and for R4B as XML or JSON.

 

Additional definitions: Master Definition XML + JSON, XML Schema/Schematron + JSON Schema, ShEx (for Turtle) , the spreadsheet version & the dependency analysis

12.32.4.1 Terminology Bindings

PathValueSetTypeDocumentation
ExampleScenario.versionAlgorithm[x] VersionAlgorithm Extensible

Indicates the mechanism used to compare versions to determine which is more current.
ExampleScenario.status PublicationStatus Required

The lifecycle status of an artifact.
ExampleScenario.jurisdiction JurisdictionValueSet Extensible

This value set defines a base set of codes for country, country subdivision and region for indicating where a resource is intended to be used.

Note: The codes for countries and country subdivisions are taken from ISO 3166 icon while the codes for "supra-national" regions are from UN Standard country or area codes for statistical use (M49) icon.
ExampleScenario.actor.type ExampleScenarioActorType Required

The type of actor - system or human.
ExampleScenario.instance.structureType ExampleScenarioResourceType Extensible

Types of resource structures that can be passed in or out of exchange operations. Not necessarily FHIR.
ExampleScenario.process.step.operation.type TestScriptOperationCode (a valid code from FHIR Restful Interactions)Extensible

This value set defines a set of codes that are used to indicate the supported operations of a testing engine or tool.

12.32.4.2 Constraints

UniqueKeyLevelLocationDescriptionExpression
img cnl-0Warning (base)Name should be usable as an identifier for the module by machine processing applications such as code generationname.exists() implies name.matches('^[A-Z]([A-Za-z0-9_]){1,254}$')
img exs-1Rule ExampleScenario.instanceStructureVersion is required if structureType is not FHIR (but may still be present even if FHIR)structureType.exists() and structureType.memberOf('http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-types').not() implies structureVersion.exists()
img cnl-1Warning ExampleScenario.urlURL should not contain | or # - these characters make processing canonical references problematicexists() implies matches('^[^|# ]+$')
img exs-2Rule ExampleScenario.instanceinstance.content is only allowed if there are no instance.versionscontent.exists() implies version.empty()
img exs-3Rule (base)Must have actors if status is active or requiredstatus='active' or status='retired' implies actor.exists()
img exs-4Rule (base)Must have processes if status is active or requiredstatus='active' or status='retired' implies process.exists()
img exs-5Rule ExampleScenario.processProcesses must have steps if ExampleScenario status is active or required%resource.status='active' or %resource.status='retired' implies step.exists()
img exs-6Rule (base)Actor keys must be uniqueactor.key.count() = actor.key.distinct().count()
img exs-7Rule (base)Actor titles must be uniqueactor.title.count() = actor.title.distinct().count()
img exs-8Rule (base)Instance keys must be uniqueinstance.key.count() = instance.key.distinct().count()
img exs-9Rule (base)Instance titles must be uniqueinstance.title.count() = instance.title.distinct().count()
img exs-10Rule ExampleScenario.instanceVersion keys must be unique within an instanceversion.key.count() = version.key.distinct().count()
img exs-11Rule ExampleScenario.instanceVersion titles must be unique within an instanceversion.title.count() = version.title.distinct().count()
img exs-12Rule (base)Process titles must be uniqueprocess.title.count() = process.title.distinct().count()
img exs-13Rule ExampleScenario.process.stepAlternative titles must be unique within a stepalternative.title.count() = alternative.title.distinct().count()
img exs-14Rule ExampleScenario.instance.containedInstanceInstanceReference must be a key of an instance defined in the ExampleScenario%resource.instance.where(key=%context.instanceReference).exists()
img exs-15Rule ExampleScenario.instance.containedInstanceversionReference must be specified if the referenced instance defines versionsversionReference.empty() implies %resource.instance.where(key=%context.instanceReference).version.empty()
img exs-16Rule ExampleScenario.instance.containedInstanceversionReference must be a key of a version within the instance pointed to by instanceReferenceversionReference.exists() implies %resource.instance.where(key=%context.instanceReference).version.where(key=%context.versionReference).exists()
img exs-17Rule ExampleScenario.process.step.operationIf specified, initiator must be a key of an actor within the ExampleScenarioinitiator.exists() implies initiator = 'OTHER' or %resource.actor.where(key=%context.initiator).exists()
img exs-18Rule ExampleScenario.process.step.operationIf specified, receiver must be a key of an actor within the ExampleScenarioreceiver.exists() implies receiver = 'OTHER' or %resource.actor.where(key=%context.receiver).exists()
img exs-19Warning ExampleScenario.actorActor should be referenced in at least one operation%resource.process.descendants().select(operation).where(initiator=%context.key or receiver=%context.key).exists()
img exs-20Warning ExampleScenario.instanceInstance should be referenced in at least one location%resource.process.descendants().select(instanceReference).where($this=%context.key).exists()
img exs-21Warning ExampleScenario.instanceInstance version should be referenced in at least one operationversion.exists() implies version.key.intersect(%resource.process.descendants().where(instanceReference = %context.key).versionReference).exists()
img exs-22Rule ExampleScenario.process.stepCan have a process, a workflow, one or more operations or none of these, but cannot have a combination(process.exists() implies workflow.empty() and operation.empty()) and (workflow.exists() implies operation.empty())
img exs-23Rule ExampleScenario.actoractor.key canot be 'OTHER'key != 'OTHER'

12.32.5 Search Parameters

Search parameters for this resource. See also the full list of search parameters for this resource, and check the Extensions registry for search parameters on extensions related to this resource. The common parameters also apply. See Searching for more information about searching in REST, messaging, and services.

NameTypeDescriptionExpressionIn Common
contexttokenA use context assigned to the example scenario(ExampleScenario.useContext.value.ofType(CodeableConcept))30 Resources
context-quantityquantityA quantity- or range-valued use context assigned to the example scenario(ExampleScenario.useContext.value.ofType(Quantity)) | (ExampleScenario.useContext.value.ofType(Range))30 Resources
context-typetokenA type of use context assigned to the example scenarioExampleScenario.useContext.code30 Resources
context-type-quantitycompositeA use context type and quantity- or range-based value assigned to the example scenarioOn ExampleScenario.useContext:
  context-type: code
  context-quantity: value.ofType(Quantity) | value.ofType(Range)		30 Resources
context-type-valuecompositeA use context type and value assigned to the example scenarioOn ExampleScenario.useContext:
  context-type: code
  context: value.ofType(CodeableConcept)		30 Resources
datedateThe example scenario publication dateExampleScenario.date30 Resources
identifiertokenExternal identifier for the example scenarioExampleScenario.identifier35 Resources
jurisdictiontokenIntended jurisdiction for the example scenarioExampleScenario.jurisdiction26 Resources
namestringComputationally friendly name of the example scenarioExampleScenario.name27 Resources
publisherstringName of the publisher of the example scenarioExampleScenario.publisher30 Resources
statustokenThe current status of the example scenarioExampleScenario.status36 Resources
urluriThe uri that identifies the example scenarioExampleScenario.url35 Resources
versiontokenThe business version of the example scenarioExampleScenario.version30 Resources