Bangladesh Core FHIR Implementation Guide
0.2.3 - Published by DGHS, MoHFW

Bangladesh Core FHIR Implementation Guide - Published by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. See the Directory of published versions

## Resource Profile: Bangladesh Observation Profile

Official URL: https://fhir.dghs.gov.bd/core/StructureDefinition/bd-observation | Version: 0.2.3
Standards status: Informative | Maturity Level: 1 | Computable Name: BDObservationProfile

Bangladesh Observation Profile

Usages:

- This Profile is not used by any profiles in this Implementation Guide

You can also check for usages in the FHIR IG Statistics

### Formal Views of Profile Content

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

- Key Elements Table
- Differential Table
- Snapshot Table
- Statistics/References
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Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Observation | C | 0..* | Observation | Measurements and simple assertions Constraints: obs-6, obs-7
implicitRules | ?!Σ | 0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created
modifierExtension | ?! | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier | S Σ | 1..* | Identifier | Business Identifier for observation
use | ?!Σ | 0..1 | code | usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
value | Σ | 1..1 | string | The value that is unique Example General: 123456
status | ?!Σ | 1..1 | code | registered | preliminary | final | amended + Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.
category | S | 1..* | CodeableConcept | Classification of type of observation Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (required)
code | S Σ | 1..1 | CodeableConcept | Type of observation (code / type) Binding: LOINCCodes (required)
subject | S Σ | 1..1 | Reference(Patient | Group | Device | Location) | Who and/or what the observation is about
reference | S Σ C | 1..1 | string | Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
display | S Σ | 1..1 | string | Text alternative for the resource
encounter | S Σ | 1..1 | Reference(Encounter) | Healthcare event during which this observation is made
reference | S Σ C | 1..1 | string | Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
issued | Σ | 0..1 | instant | Date/Time this version was made available
performer | Σ | 1..* | Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | CareTeam | Patient | RelatedPerson) | Who is responsible for the observation
reference | Σ C | 1..1 | string | Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
Slices for value[x] | Σ C | 0..1 |  | Actual result Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
valueQuantity |  |  | Quantity |
valueCodeableConcept |  |  | CodeableConcept |
valueString |  |  | string |
valueBoolean |  |  | boolean |
valueInteger |  |  | integer |
valueRange |  |  | Range |
valueRatio |  |  | Ratio |
valueSampledData |  |  | SampledData |
valueTime |  |  | time |
valueDateTime |  |  | dateTime |
valuePeriod |  |  | Period |
value[x]:valueQuantity | Σ C | 0..1 | Quantity | Actual result
value[x]:valueString | Σ C | 0..1 | string | Actual result
value[x]:valueCodeableConcept | Σ C | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Actual result
value[x]:valueBoolean | Σ C | 0..1 | boolean | Actual result
value[x]:valueInteger | Σ C | 0..1 | integer | Actual result
value[x]:valueRange | Σ C | 0..1 | Range | Actual result
value[x]:valueRatio | Σ C | 0..1 | Ratio | Actual result
value[x]:valueSampledData | Σ C | 0..1 | SampledData | Actual result
value[x]:valueTime | Σ C | 0..1 | time | Actual result
value[x]:valueDateTime | Σ C | 0..1 | dateTime | Actual result
value[x]:valuePeriod | Σ C | 0..1 | Period | Actual result
interpretation |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | High, low, normal, etc. Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (required)
method |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | How it was done Binding: ObservationMethods (required)
specimen |  | 0..1 | Reference(Specimen) | Specimen used for this observation
referenceRange | C | 0..* | BackboneElement | Provides guide for interpretation Constraints: obs-3
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Documentation for this format

#### Terminology Bindings

Path | Status | Usage | ValueSet | Version | Source
Observation.identifier.​use | Base | required | IdentifierUse | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
Observation.status | Base | required | ObservationStatus | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
Observation.category | Base | required | Observation Category Codes | 📦4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
Observation.code | Base | required | LOINC Codes | 📦4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
Observation.interpretation | Base | required | Observation Interpretation Codes | 📦4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
Observation.method | Base | required | Observation Methods | 📦4.0.1 | FHIR Std.

#### Constraints

Id | Grade | Path(s) | Description | Expression
dom-2 | error | Observation | If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources | `contained.contained.empty()`
dom-3 | error | Observation | If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource | `contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()`
dom-4 | error | Observation | If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated | `contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()`
dom-5 | error | Observation | If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label | `contained.meta.security.empty()`
dom-6 | best practice | Observation | A resource should have narrative for robust management | `text.`div`.exists()`
ele-1 | error | **ALL** elements | All FHIR elements must have a @value or children | `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`
ext-1 | error | **ALL** extensions | Must have either extensions or value[x], not both | `extension.exists() != value.exists()`
obs-3 | error | Observation.referenceRange | Must have at least a low or a high or text | `low.exists() or high.exists() or text.exists()`
obs-6 | error | Observation | dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present | `dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()`
obs-7 | error | Observation | If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present | `value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()`

This structure is derived from Observation

Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Observation |  | 0..* | Observation | Measurements and simple assertions
identifier | S | 1..* | Identifier | Business Identifier for observation
value |  | 1..1 | string | The value that is unique
category | S | 1..* | CodeableConcept | Classification of type of observation Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (required)
code | S | 1..1 | CodeableConcept | Type of observation (code / type) Binding: LOINCCodes (required)
subject | S | 1..1 | Reference(Patient | Group | Device | Location) | Who and/or what the observation is about
reference | S | 1..1 | string | Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
display | S | 1..1 | string | Text alternative for the resource
encounter | S | 1..1 | Reference(Encounter) | Healthcare event during which this observation is made
reference | S | 1..1 | string | Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
issued |  | 0..1 | instant | Date/Time this version was made available
performer |  | 1..* | Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | CareTeam | Patient | RelatedPerson) | Who is responsible for the observation
reference |  | 1..1 | string | Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
Slices for value[x] |  | 0..1 | Quantity, CodeableConcept, string, boolean, integer, Range, Ratio, SampledData, time, dateTime, Period | Actual result Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
value[x]:valueQuantity |  | 0..1 | Quantity | Actual result
value[x]:valueString |  | 0..1 | string | Actual result
value[x]:valueCodeableConcept |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Actual result
value[x]:valueBoolean |  | 0..1 | boolean | Actual result
value[x]:valueInteger |  | 0..1 | integer | Actual result
value[x]:valueRange |  | 0..1 | Range | Actual result
value[x]:valueRatio |  | 0..1 | Ratio | Actual result
value[x]:valueSampledData |  | 0..1 | SampledData | Actual result
value[x]:valueTime |  | 0..1 | time | Actual result
value[x]:valueDateTime |  | 0..1 | dateTime | Actual result
value[x]:valuePeriod |  | 0..1 | Period | Actual result
interpretation |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | High, low, normal, etc. Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (required)
method |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | How it was done Binding: ObservationMethods (required)
specimen |  | 0..1 | Reference(Specimen) | Specimen used for this observation
referenceRange |  | 0..* | BackboneElement | Provides guide for interpretation
Documentation for this format

#### Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path | Status | Usage | ValueSet | Version | Source
Observation.category | Base | required | Observation Category Codes | 📦4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
Observation.code | Base | required | LOINC Codes | 📦4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
Observation.interpretation | Base | required | Observation Interpretation Codes | 📦4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
Observation.method | Base | required | Observation Methods | 📦4.0.1 | FHIR Std.

Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Observation | C | 0..* | Observation | Measurements and simple assertions Constraints: obs-6, obs-7
id | Σ | 0..1 | id | Logical id of this artifact
meta | Σ | 0..1 | Meta | Metadata about the resource
implicitRules | ?!Σ | 0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created
language |  | 0..1 | code | Language of the resource content Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional Bindings | Purpose
AllLanguages | Max Binding
text |  | 0..1 | Narrative | Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
contained |  | 0..* | Resource | Contained, inline Resources
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension | ?! | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier | S Σ | 1..* | Identifier | Business Identifier for observation
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use | ?!Σ | 0..1 | code | usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type | Σ | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
system | Σ | 0..1 | uri | The namespace for the identifier value Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value | Σ | 1..1 | string | The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period | Σ | 0..1 | Period | Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner | Σ | 0..1 | Reference(Organization) | Organization that issued id (may be just text)
basedOn | Σ | 0..* | Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest) | Fulfills plan, proposal or order
partOf | Σ | 0..* | Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy) | Part of referenced event
status | ?!Σ | 1..1 | code | registered | preliminary | final | amended + Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.
category | S | 1..* | CodeableConcept | Classification of type of observation Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (required)
code | S Σ | 1..1 | CodeableConcept | Type of observation (code / type) Binding: LOINCCodes (required)
subject | S Σ | 1..1 | Reference(Patient | Group | Device | Location) | Who and/or what the observation is about
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
reference | S Σ C | 1..1 | string | Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
type | Σ | 0..1 | uri | Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient") Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
identifier | Σ | 0..1 | Identifier | Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
display | S Σ | 1..1 | string | Text alternative for the resource
focus | Σ | 0..* | Reference(Resource) | What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
encounter | S Σ | 1..1 | Reference(Encounter) | Healthcare event during which this observation is made
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
reference | S Σ C | 1..1 | string | Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
type | Σ | 0..1 | uri | Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient") Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
identifier | Σ | 0..1 | Identifier | Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
display | Σ | 0..1 | string | Text alternative for the resource
effective[x] | Σ | 0..1 |  | Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
effectiveDateTime |  |  | dateTime |
effectivePeriod |  |  | Period |
effectiveTiming |  |  | Timing |
effectiveInstant |  |  | instant |
issued | Σ | 0..1 | instant | Date/Time this version was made available
performer | Σ | 1..* | Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | CareTeam | Patient | RelatedPerson) | Who is responsible for the observation
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
reference | Σ C | 1..1 | string | Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
type | Σ | 0..1 | uri | Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient") Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
identifier | Σ | 0..1 | Identifier | Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
display | Σ | 0..1 | string | Text alternative for the resource
Slices for value[x] | Σ C | 0..1 |  | Actual result Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
valueQuantity |  |  | Quantity |
valueCodeableConcept |  |  | CodeableConcept |
valueString |  |  | string |
valueBoolean |  |  | boolean |
valueInteger |  |  | integer |
valueRange |  |  | Range |
valueRatio |  |  | Ratio |
valueSampledData |  |  | SampledData |
valueTime |  |  | time |
valueDateTime |  |  | dateTime |
valuePeriod |  |  | Period |
value[x]:valueQuantity | Σ C | 0..1 | Quantity | Actual result
value[x]:valueString | Σ C | 0..1 | string | Actual result
value[x]:valueCodeableConcept | Σ C | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Actual result
value[x]:valueBoolean | Σ C | 0..1 | boolean | Actual result
value[x]:valueInteger | Σ C | 0..1 | integer | Actual result
value[x]:valueRange | Σ C | 0..1 | Range | Actual result
value[x]:valueRatio | Σ C | 0..1 | Ratio | Actual result
value[x]:valueSampledData | Σ C | 0..1 | SampledData | Actual result
value[x]:valueTime | Σ C | 0..1 | time | Actual result
value[x]:valueDateTime | Σ C | 0..1 | dateTime | Actual result
value[x]:valuePeriod | Σ C | 0..1 | Period | Actual result
dataAbsentReason | C | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Why the result is missing Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
interpretation |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | High, low, normal, etc. Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (required)
note |  | 0..* | Annotation | Comments about the observation
bodySite |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Observed body part Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.
method |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | How it was done Binding: ObservationMethods (required)
specimen |  | 0..1 | Reference(Specimen) | Specimen used for this observation
device |  | 0..1 | Reference(Device | DeviceMetric) | (Measurement) Device
referenceRange | C | 0..* | BackboneElement | Provides guide for interpretation Constraints: obs-3
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
low | C | 0..1 | SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) | Low Range, if relevant
high | C | 0..1 | SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) | High Range, if relevant
type |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Reference range qualifier Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes (preferred): Code for the meaning of a reference range.
appliesTo |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Reference range population Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes (example): Codes identifying the population the reference range applies to.
age |  | 0..1 | Range | Applicable age range, if relevant
text |  | 0..1 | string | Text based reference range in an observation
hasMember | Σ | 0..* | Reference(Observation | QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence) | Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
derivedFrom | Σ | 0..* | Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence) | Related measurements the observation is made from
component | Σ | 0..* | BackboneElement | Component results
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
code | Σ | 1..1 | CodeableConcept | Type of component observation (code / type) Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
value[x] | Σ | 0..1 |  | Actual component result
valueQuantity |  |  | Quantity |
valueCodeableConcept |  |  | CodeableConcept |
valueString |  |  | string |
valueBoolean |  |  | boolean |
valueInteger |  |  | integer |
valueRange |  |  | Range |
valueRatio |  |  | Ratio |
valueSampledData |  |  | SampledData |
valueTime |  |  | time |
valueDateTime |  |  | dateTime |
valuePeriod |  |  | Period |
dataAbsentReason | C | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Why the component result is missing Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
interpretation |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | High, low, normal, etc. Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
referenceRange |  | 0..* | See referenceRange (Observation) | Provides guide for interpretation of component result
Documentation for this format

#### Terminology Bindings

Path | Status | Usage | ValueSet | Version | Source
Observation.language | Base | preferred | Common Languages | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
Observation.identifier.​use | Base | required | IdentifierUse | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
Observation.identifier.​type | Base | extensible | IdentifierType | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
Observation.status | Base | required | ObservationStatus | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
Observation.category | Base | required | Observation Category Codes | 📦4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
Observation.code | Base | required | LOINC Codes | 📦4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
Observation.subject.​type | Base | extensible | ResourceType | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
Observation.encounter.​type | Base | extensible | ResourceType | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
Observation.performer.​type | Base | extensible | ResourceType | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
Observation.dataAbsentReason | Base | extensible | DataAbsentReason | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
Observation.interpretation | Base | required | Observation Interpretation Codes | 📦4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
Observation.bodySite | Base | example | SNOMED CT Body Structures | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
Observation.method | Base | required | Observation Methods | 📦4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
Observation.referenceRange.​type | Base | preferred | Observation Reference Range Meaning Codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
Observation.referenceRange.​appliesTo | Base | example | Observation Reference Range Applies To Codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​code | Base | example | LOINC Codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​dataAbsentReason | Base | extensible | DataAbsentReason | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​interpretation | Base | extensible | Observation Interpretation Codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.

#### Constraints

Id | Grade | Path(s) | Description | Expression
dom-2 | error | Observation | If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources | `contained.contained.empty()`
dom-3 | error | Observation | If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource | `contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()`
dom-4 | error | Observation | If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated | `contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()`
dom-5 | error | Observation | If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label | `contained.meta.security.empty()`
dom-6 | best practice | Observation | A resource should have narrative for robust management | `text.`div`.exists()`
ele-1 | error | **ALL** elements | All FHIR elements must have a @value or children | `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`
ext-1 | error | **ALL** extensions | Must have either extensions or value[x], not both | `extension.exists() != value.exists()`
obs-3 | error | Observation.referenceRange | Must have at least a low or a high or text | `low.exists() or high.exists() or text.exists()`
obs-6 | error | Observation | dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present | `dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()`
obs-7 | error | Observation | If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present | `value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()`

This structure is derived from Observation

Summary

Mandatory: 10 elements
Must-Support: 8 elements

Slices

This structure defines the following Slices:

- The element 1 is sliced based on the value of Observation.value[x]

Maturity: 1

Key Elements View

Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Observation | C | 0..* | Observation | Measurements and simple assertions Constraints: obs-6, obs-7
implicitRules | ?!Σ | 0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created
modifierExtension | ?! | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier | S Σ | 1..* | Identifier | Business Identifier for observation
use | ?!Σ | 0..1 | code | usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
value | Σ | 1..1 | string | The value that is unique Example General: 123456
status | ?!Σ | 1..1 | code | registered | preliminary | final | amended + Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.
category | S | 1..* | CodeableConcept | Classification of type of observation Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (required)
code | S Σ | 1..1 | CodeableConcept | Type of observation (code / type) Binding: LOINCCodes (required)
subject | S Σ | 1..1 | Reference(Patient | Group | Device | Location) | Who and/or what the observation is about
reference | S Σ C | 1..1 | string | Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
display | S Σ | 1..1 | string | Text alternative for the resource
encounter | S Σ | 1..1 | Reference(Encounter) | Healthcare event during which this observation is made
reference | S Σ C | 1..1 | string | Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
issued | Σ | 0..1 | instant | Date/Time this version was made available
performer | Σ | 1..* | Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | CareTeam | Patient | RelatedPerson) | Who is responsible for the observation
reference | Σ C | 1..1 | string | Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
Slices for value[x] | Σ C | 0..1 |  | Actual result Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
valueQuantity |  |  | Quantity |
valueCodeableConcept |  |  | CodeableConcept |
valueString |  |  | string |
valueBoolean |  |  | boolean |
valueInteger |  |  | integer |
valueRange |  |  | Range |
valueRatio |  |  | Ratio |
valueSampledData |  |  | SampledData |
valueTime |  |  | time |
valueDateTime |  |  | dateTime |
valuePeriod |  |  | Period |
value[x]:valueQuantity | Σ C | 0..1 | Quantity | Actual result
value[x]:valueString | Σ C | 0..1 | string | Actual result
value[x]:valueCodeableConcept | Σ C | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Actual result
value[x]:valueBoolean | Σ C | 0..1 | boolean | Actual result
value[x]:valueInteger | Σ C | 0..1 | integer | Actual result
value[x]:valueRange | Σ C | 0..1 | Range | Actual result
value[x]:valueRatio | Σ C | 0..1 | Ratio | Actual result
value[x]:valueSampledData | Σ C | 0..1 | SampledData | Actual result
value[x]:valueTime | Σ C | 0..1 | time | Actual result
value[x]:valueDateTime | Σ C | 0..1 | dateTime | Actual result
value[x]:valuePeriod | Σ C | 0..1 | Period | Actual result
interpretation |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | High, low, normal, etc. Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (required)
method |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | How it was done Binding: ObservationMethods (required)
specimen |  | 0..1 | Reference(Specimen) | Specimen used for this observation
referenceRange | C | 0..* | BackboneElement | Provides guide for interpretation Constraints: obs-3
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Documentation for this format

#### Terminology Bindings

Path | Status | Usage | ValueSet | Version | Source
Observation.identifier.​use | Base | required | IdentifierUse | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
Observation.status | Base | required | ObservationStatus | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
Observation.category | Base | required | Observation Category Codes | 📦4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
Observation.code | Base | required | LOINC Codes | 📦4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
Observation.interpretation | Base | required | Observation Interpretation Codes | 📦4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
Observation.method | Base | required | Observation Methods | 📦4.0.1 | FHIR Std.

#### Constraints

Id | Grade | Path(s) | Description | Expression
dom-2 | error | Observation | If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources | `contained.contained.empty()`
dom-3 | error | Observation | If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource | `contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()`
dom-4 | error | Observation | If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated | `contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()`
dom-5 | error | Observation | If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label | `contained.meta.security.empty()`
dom-6 | best practice | Observation | A resource should have narrative for robust management | `text.`div`.exists()`
ele-1 | error | **ALL** elements | All FHIR elements must have a @value or children | `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`
ext-1 | error | **ALL** extensions | Must have either extensions or value[x], not both | `extension.exists() != value.exists()`
obs-3 | error | Observation.referenceRange | Must have at least a low or a high or text | `low.exists() or high.exists() or text.exists()`
obs-6 | error | Observation | dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present | `dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()`
obs-7 | error | Observation | If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present | `value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()`

Differential View

This structure is derived from Observation

Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Observation |  | 0..* | Observation | Measurements and simple assertions
identifier | S | 1..* | Identifier | Business Identifier for observation
value |  | 1..1 | string | The value that is unique
category | S | 1..* | CodeableConcept | Classification of type of observation Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (required)
code | S | 1..1 | CodeableConcept | Type of observation (code / type) Binding: LOINCCodes (required)
subject | S | 1..1 | Reference(Patient | Group | Device | Location) | Who and/or what the observation is about
reference | S | 1..1 | string | Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
display | S | 1..1 | string | Text alternative for the resource
encounter | S | 1..1 | Reference(Encounter) | Healthcare event during which this observation is made
reference | S | 1..1 | string | Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
issued |  | 0..1 | instant | Date/Time this version was made available
performer |  | 1..* | Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | CareTeam | Patient | RelatedPerson) | Who is responsible for the observation
reference |  | 1..1 | string | Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
Slices for value[x] |  | 0..1 | Quantity, CodeableConcept, string, boolean, integer, Range, Ratio, SampledData, time, dateTime, Period | Actual result Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
value[x]:valueQuantity |  | 0..1 | Quantity | Actual result
value[x]:valueString |  | 0..1 | string | Actual result
value[x]:valueCodeableConcept |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Actual result
value[x]:valueBoolean |  | 0..1 | boolean | Actual result
value[x]:valueInteger |  | 0..1 | integer | Actual result
value[x]:valueRange |  | 0..1 | Range | Actual result
value[x]:valueRatio |  | 0..1 | Ratio | Actual result
value[x]:valueSampledData |  | 0..1 | SampledData | Actual result
value[x]:valueTime |  | 0..1 | time | Actual result
value[x]:valueDateTime |  | 0..1 | dateTime | Actual result
value[x]:valuePeriod |  | 0..1 | Period | Actual result
interpretation |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | High, low, normal, etc. Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (required)
method |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | How it was done Binding: ObservationMethods (required)
specimen |  | 0..1 | Reference(Specimen) | Specimen used for this observation
referenceRange |  | 0..* | BackboneElement | Provides guide for interpretation
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#### Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path | Status | Usage | ValueSet | Version | Source
Observation.category | Base | required | Observation Category Codes | 📦4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
Observation.code | Base | required | LOINC Codes | 📦4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
Observation.interpretation | Base | required | Observation Interpretation Codes | 📦4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
Observation.method | Base | required | Observation Methods | 📦4.0.1 | FHIR Std.

Snapshot View

Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints Filter: Bindings Constraints Obligations
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Observation | C | 0..* | Observation | Measurements and simple assertions Constraints: obs-6, obs-7
id | Σ | 0..1 | id | Logical id of this artifact
meta | Σ | 0..1 | Meta | Metadata about the resource
implicitRules | ?!Σ | 0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created
language |  | 0..1 | code | Language of the resource content Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional Bindings | Purpose
AllLanguages | Max Binding
text |  | 0..1 | Narrative | Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
contained |  | 0..* | Resource | Contained, inline Resources
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension | ?! | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier | S Σ | 1..* | Identifier | Business Identifier for observation
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use | ?!Σ | 0..1 | code | usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type | Σ | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
system | Σ | 0..1 | uri | The namespace for the identifier value Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value | Σ | 1..1 | string | The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period | Σ | 0..1 | Period | Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner | Σ | 0..1 | Reference(Organization) | Organization that issued id (may be just text)
basedOn | Σ | 0..* | Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest) | Fulfills plan, proposal or order
partOf | Σ | 0..* | Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy) | Part of referenced event
status | ?!Σ | 1..1 | code | registered | preliminary | final | amended + Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.
category | S | 1..* | CodeableConcept | Classification of type of observation Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (required)
code | S Σ | 1..1 | CodeableConcept | Type of observation (code / type) Binding: LOINCCodes (required)
subject | S Σ | 1..1 | Reference(Patient | Group | Device | Location) | Who and/or what the observation is about
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
reference | S Σ C | 1..1 | string | Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
type | Σ | 0..1 | uri | Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient") Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
identifier | Σ | 0..1 | Identifier | Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
display | S Σ | 1..1 | string | Text alternative for the resource
focus | Σ | 0..* | Reference(Resource) | What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
encounter | S Σ | 1..1 | Reference(Encounter) | Healthcare event during which this observation is made
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
reference | S Σ C | 1..1 | string | Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
type | Σ | 0..1 | uri | Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient") Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
identifier | Σ | 0..1 | Identifier | Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
display | Σ | 0..1 | string | Text alternative for the resource
effective[x] | Σ | 0..1 |  | Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
effectiveDateTime |  |  | dateTime |
effectivePeriod |  |  | Period |
effectiveTiming |  |  | Timing |
effectiveInstant |  |  | instant |
issued | Σ | 0..1 | instant | Date/Time this version was made available
performer | Σ | 1..* | Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | CareTeam | Patient | RelatedPerson) | Who is responsible for the observation
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
reference | Σ C | 1..1 | string | Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
type | Σ | 0..1 | uri | Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient") Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
identifier | Σ | 0..1 | Identifier | Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
display | Σ | 0..1 | string | Text alternative for the resource
Slices for value[x] | Σ C | 0..1 |  | Actual result Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
valueQuantity |  |  | Quantity |
valueCodeableConcept |  |  | CodeableConcept |
valueString |  |  | string |
valueBoolean |  |  | boolean |
valueInteger |  |  | integer |
valueRange |  |  | Range |
valueRatio |  |  | Ratio |
valueSampledData |  |  | SampledData |
valueTime |  |  | time |
valueDateTime |  |  | dateTime |
valuePeriod |  |  | Period |
value[x]:valueQuantity | Σ C | 0..1 | Quantity | Actual result
value[x]:valueString | Σ C | 0..1 | string | Actual result
value[x]:valueCodeableConcept | Σ C | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Actual result
value[x]:valueBoolean | Σ C | 0..1 | boolean | Actual result
value[x]:valueInteger | Σ C | 0..1 | integer | Actual result
value[x]:valueRange | Σ C | 0..1 | Range | Actual result
value[x]:valueRatio | Σ C | 0..1 | Ratio | Actual result
value[x]:valueSampledData | Σ C | 0..1 | SampledData | Actual result
value[x]:valueTime | Σ C | 0..1 | time | Actual result
value[x]:valueDateTime | Σ C | 0..1 | dateTime | Actual result
value[x]:valuePeriod | Σ C | 0..1 | Period | Actual result
dataAbsentReason | C | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Why the result is missing Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
interpretation |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | High, low, normal, etc. Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (required)
note |  | 0..* | Annotation | Comments about the observation
bodySite |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Observed body part Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.
method |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | How it was done Binding: ObservationMethods (required)
specimen |  | 0..1 | Reference(Specimen) | Specimen used for this observation
device |  | 0..1 | Reference(Device | DeviceMetric) | (Measurement) Device
referenceRange | C | 0..* | BackboneElement | Provides guide for interpretation Constraints: obs-3
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
low | C | 0..1 | SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) | Low Range, if relevant
high | C | 0..1 | SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) | High Range, if relevant
type |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Reference range qualifier Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes (preferred): Code for the meaning of a reference range.
appliesTo |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Reference range population Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes (example): Codes identifying the population the reference range applies to.
age |  | 0..1 | Range | Applicable age range, if relevant
text |  | 0..1 | string | Text based reference range in an observation
hasMember | Σ | 0..* | Reference(Observation | QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence) | Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
derivedFrom | Σ | 0..* | Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence) | Related measurements the observation is made from
component | Σ | 0..* | BackboneElement | Component results
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
code | Σ | 1..1 | CodeableConcept | Type of component observation (code / type) Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
value[x] | Σ | 0..1 |  | Actual component result
valueQuantity |  |  | Quantity |
valueCodeableConcept |  |  | CodeableConcept |
valueString |  |  | string |
valueBoolean |  |  | boolean |
valueInteger |  |  | integer |
valueRange |  |  | Range |
valueRatio |  |  | Ratio |
valueSampledData |  |  | SampledData |
valueTime |  |  | time |
valueDateTime |  |  | dateTime |
valuePeriod |  |  | Period |
dataAbsentReason | C | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Why the component result is missing Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
interpretation |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | High, low, normal, etc. Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
referenceRange |  | 0..* | See referenceRange (Observation) | Provides guide for interpretation of component result
Documentation for this format

#### Terminology Bindings

Path | Status | Usage | ValueSet | Version | Source
Observation.language | Base | preferred | Common Languages | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
Observation.identifier.​use | Base | required | IdentifierUse | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
Observation.identifier.​type | Base | extensible | IdentifierType | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
Observation.status | Base | required | ObservationStatus | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
Observation.category | Base | required | Observation Category Codes | 📦4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
Observation.code | Base | required | LOINC Codes | 📦4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
Observation.subject.​type | Base | extensible | ResourceType | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
Observation.encounter.​type | Base | extensible | ResourceType | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
Observation.performer.​type | Base | extensible | ResourceType | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
Observation.dataAbsentReason | Base | extensible | DataAbsentReason | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
Observation.interpretation | Base | required | Observation Interpretation Codes | 📦4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
Observation.bodySite | Base | example | SNOMED CT Body Structures | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
Observation.method | Base | required | Observation Methods | 📦4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
Observation.referenceRange.​type | Base | preferred | Observation Reference Range Meaning Codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
Observation.referenceRange.​appliesTo | Base | example | Observation Reference Range Applies To Codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​code | Base | example | LOINC Codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​dataAbsentReason | Base | extensible | DataAbsentReason | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​interpretation | Base | extensible | Observation Interpretation Codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std.

#### Constraints

Id | Grade | Path(s) | Description | Expression
dom-2 | error | Observation | If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources | `contained.contained.empty()`
dom-3 | error | Observation | If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource | `contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()`
dom-4 | error | Observation | If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated | `contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()`
dom-5 | error | Observation | If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label | `contained.meta.security.empty()`
dom-6 | best practice | Observation | A resource should have narrative for robust management | `text.`div`.exists()`
ele-1 | error | **ALL** elements | All FHIR elements must have a @value or children | `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())`
ext-1 | error | **ALL** extensions | Must have either extensions or value[x], not both | `extension.exists() != value.exists()`
obs-3 | error | Observation.referenceRange | Must have at least a low or a high or text | `low.exists() or high.exists() or text.exists()`
obs-6 | error | Observation | dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present | `dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()`
obs-7 | error | Observation | If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present | `value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()`

This structure is derived from Observation

Summary

Mandatory: 10 elements
Must-Support: 8 elements

Slices

This structure defines the following Slices:

- The element 1 is sliced based on the value of Observation.value[x]

Maturity: 1

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