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Orders and Observations Work Group | Maturity Level: N/A | Ballot Status: Informative | Compartments: Device, Encounter, Patient, Practitioner, RelatedPerson |
Generated Questionnaire for vitalsigns
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"display": "ProcedureRequest" }, { "system": "http://hl7.org/fhir/resource-types", "code": "ReferralRequest", "display": "ReferralRequest" } ] } }, { "resourceType": "ValueSet", "id": "vs3", "name": "Type options for Observation.context", "status": "active", "description": "Type options for Observation.context", "expansion": { "identifier": "urn:uuid:84482d9a-8b0e-43f1-aed4-5d8d0b31c704", "timestamp": "2019-10-24T11:53:00+11:00", "contains": [ { "system": "http://hl7.org/fhir/resource-types", "code": "Encounter", "display": "Encounter" }, { "system": "http://hl7.org/fhir/resource-types", "code": "EpisodeOfCare", "display": "EpisodeOfCare" } ] } }, { "resourceType": "ValueSet", "id": "vs4", "name": "Type options for Observation.effective[x]", "status": "active", "description": "Type options for Observation.effective[x]", "expansion": { "identifier": "urn:uuid:684d4394-caea-4cdc-8087-097ca6ef6b50", "timestamp": "2019-10-24T11:53:00+11:00", "contains": [ { "system": "http://hl7.org/fhir/data-types", "code": "dateTime", "display": "dateTime" }, { "system": "http://hl7.org/fhir/data-types", "code": "Period", "display": "Period" } ] } }, { "resourceType": "ValueSet", "id": "vs5", "name": "Type options for Observation.performer", "status": "active", "description": "Type options for Observation.performer", "expansion": { "identifier": "urn:uuid:83f37d12-25f7-4fb6-aeba-32293a3cffde", "timestamp": "2019-10-24T11:53:00+11:00", "contains": [ { "system": "http://hl7.org/fhir/resource-types", "code": "Practitioner", "display": "Practitioner" }, { "system": "http://hl7.org/fhir/resource-types", "code": "Organization", "display": "Organization" }, { "system": "http://hl7.org/fhir/resource-types", "code": "Patient", "display": "Patient" }, { "system": "http://hl7.org/fhir/resource-types", "code": "RelatedPerson", "display": "RelatedPerson" } ] } }, { "resourceType": "ValueSet", "id": "vs6", "name": "Type options for Observation.device", "status": "active", "description": "Type options for Observation.device", "expansion": { "identifier": "urn:uuid:013d0307-517e-454d-b0c7-84028d92a3b4", "timestamp": "2019-10-24T11:53:00+11:00", "contains": [ { "system": "http://hl7.org/fhir/resource-types", "code": "Device", "display": "Device" }, { "system": "http://hl7.org/fhir/resource-types", "code": "DeviceMetric", "display": "DeviceMetric" } ] } } ], "identifier": [ { "system": "urn:ietf:rfc:3986" } ], "status": "draft", "date": "2016-03-25T00:00:00+11:00", "publisher": "Health Level Seven International (Orders and Observations Workgroup)", "item": [ { "linkId": "Observation", "text": "FHIR Vital Signs Profile", "type": "group", "required": false, "repeats": true, "item": [ { "text": "Used for simple observations such as device measurements, laboratory atomic results, vital signs, height, weight, smoking status, comments, etc. Other resources are used to provide context for observations such as lab reports, etc.", "type": "display" }, { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-itemControl", "valueCodeableConcept": { "coding": [ { "system": "http://hl7.org/fhir/questionnaire-item-control", "code": "flyover", "display": "Fly-over" } ] } } ], "text": "The FHIR Vitals Signs profile sets a minimum expectations for the Observation Resource to record, search and fetch the vital signs associated with a patient.", "type": "display" }, { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-maxOccurs", "valueInteger": 1 }, { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-fhirType", "valueString": "string" } ], "linkId": "Observation.id", "type": "group", "required": false, "repeats": true, "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-itemControl", "valueCodeableConcept": { "coding": [ { "system": "http://hl7.org/fhir/questionnaire-item-control", "code": "flyover", "display": "Fly-over" } ] } } ], "text": "The logical id of the resource, as used in the URL for the resource. Once assigned, this value never changes. The only time that a resource does not have an id is when it is being submitted to the server using a create operation.", "type": "display" }, { "linkId": "Observation.id.value", "text": "Logical id of this artifact", "type": "string", "required": false, "repeats": false } ] }, { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-maxOccurs", "valueInteger": 1 } ], "linkId": "Observation.meta", "text": "Metadata about the resource", "type": "group", "required": false, "repeats": true, "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-itemControl", "valueCodeableConcept": { "coding": [ { "system": "http://hl7.org/fhir/questionnaire-item-control", "code": "flyover", "display": "Fly-over" } ] } } ], "text": "The metadata about the resource. This is content that is maintained by the infrastructure. Changes to the content may not always be associated with version changes to the resource.", "type": "display" } ] }, { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-maxOccurs", "valueInteger": 1 }, { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-fhirType", "valueString": "uri" } ], "linkId": "Observation.implicitRules", "type": "group", "required": false, "repeats": true, "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-itemControl", "valueCodeableConcept": { "coding": [ { "system": "http://hl7.org/fhir/questionnaire-item-control", "code": "flyover", "display": "Fly-over" } ] } } ], "text": "A reference to a set of rules that were followed when the resource was constructed, and which must be understood when processing the content. Asserting this rule set restricts the content to be only understood by a limited set of trading partners. This inherently limits the usefulness of the data in the long term. However, the existing health eco-system is highly fractured, and not yet ready to define, collect, and exchange data in a generally computable sense. Wherever possible, implementers and/or specification writers should avoid using this element. \n\nThis element is labelled as a modifier because the implicit rules may provide additional knowledge about the resource that modifies it's meaning or interpretation.", "type": "display" }, { "linkId": "Observation.implicitRules.value", "text": "A set of rules under which this content was created", "type": "string", "required": false, "repeats": false } ] }, { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-maxOccurs", "valueInteger": 1 }, { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-fhirType", "valueString": "code" } ], "linkId": "Observation.language", "type": "group", "required": false, "repeats": true, "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-itemControl", "valueCodeableConcept": { "coding": [ { "system": "http://hl7.org/fhir/questionnaire-item-control", "code": "flyover", "display": "Fly-over" } ] } } ], "text": "The base language in which the resource is written. Language is provided to support indexing and accessibility (typically, services such as text to speech use the language tag). The html language tag in the narrative applies to the narrative. The language tag on the resource may be used to specify the language of other presentations generated from the data in the resource Not all the content has to be in the base language. The Resource.language should not be assumed to apply to the narrative automatically. If a language is specified, it should it also be specified on the div element in the html (see rules in HTML5 for information about the relationship between xml:lang and the html lang attribute).", "type": "display" }, { "linkId": "Observation.language.value", "text": "language", "type": "choice", "required": false, "repeats": false } ] }, { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-maxOccurs", "valueInteger": 1 } ], "linkId": "Observation.text", "text": "Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation", "type": "group", "required": false, "repeats": true, "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-itemControl", "valueCodeableConcept": { "coding": [ { "system": "http://hl7.org/fhir/questionnaire-item-control", "code": "flyover", "display": "Fly-over" } ] } } ], "text": "A human-readable narrative that contains a summary of the resource, and may be used to represent the content of the resource to a human. The narrative need not encode all the structured data, but is required to contain sufficient detail to make it \"clinically safe\" for a human to just read the narrative. Resource definitions may define what content should be represented in the narrative to ensure clinical safety. Contained resources do not have narrative. Resources that are not contained SHOULD have a narrative. In some cases, a resource may only have text with little or no additional discrete data (as long as all minOccurs=1 elements are satisfied). This may be necessary for data from legacy systems where information is captured as a \"text blob\" or where text is additionally entered raw or narrated and encoded in formation is added later.", "type": "display" } ] }, { "linkId": "Observation.contained", "text": "Contained, inline Resources", "type": "group", "required": false, "repeats": true, "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-itemControl", "valueCodeableConcept": { "coding": [ { "system": "http://hl7.org/fhir/questionnaire-item-control", "code": "flyover", "display": "Fly-over" } ] } } ], "text": "These resources do not have an independent existence apart from the resource that contains them - they cannot be identified independently, and nor can they have their own independent transaction scope. This should never be done when the content can be identified properly, as once identification is lost, it is extremely difficult (and context dependent) to restore it again.", "type": "display" } ] }, { "linkId": "Observation.extension", "text": "Additional Content defined by implementations", "type": "group", "required": false, "repeats": true, "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-itemControl", "valueCodeableConcept": { "coding": [ { "system": "http://hl7.org/fhir/questionnaire-item-control", "code": "flyover", "display": "Fly-over" } ] } } ], "text": "May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource. In order to make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.", "type": "display" } ] }, { "linkId": "Observation.modifierExtension", "text": "Extensions that cannot be ignored", "type": "group", "required": false, "repeats": true, "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-itemControl", "valueCodeableConcept": { "coding": [ { "system": "http://hl7.org/fhir/questionnaire-item-control", "code": "flyover", "display": "Fly-over" } ] } } ], "text": "May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource, and that modifies the understanding of the element that contains it. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. In order to make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions. There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.", "type": "display" } ] }, { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-fhirType", "valueString": "Identifier" } ], "linkId": "Observation.identifier", "text": "Business Identifier for observation", "type": "group", "required": false, "repeats": true, "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-itemControl", "valueCodeableConcept": { "coding": [ { "system": "http://hl7.org/fhir/questionnaire-item-control", "code": "flyover", "display": "Fly-over" } ] } } ], "text": "A unique identifier assigned to this observation.", "type": "display" }, { "linkId": "Observation.identifier.label", "text": "label:", "type": "string", "required": false, "repeats": false }, { "linkId": "Observation.identifier.system", "text": "system:", "type": "string", "required": false, "repeats": false }, { "linkId": "Observation.identifier.value", "text": "value:", "type": "string", "required": false, "repeats": false } ] }, { "linkId": "Observation.basedOn", "text": "Fulfills plan, proposal or order", "type": "group", "required": false, "repeats": true, "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-itemControl", "valueCodeableConcept": { "coding": [ { "system": "http://hl7.org/fhir/questionnaire-item-control", "code": "flyover", "display": "Fly-over" } ] } } ], "text": "A plan, proposal or order that is fulfilled in whole or in part by this event.", "type": "display" }, { "linkId": "Observation.basedOn._type", "text": "type", "type": "choice", "required": false, "repeats": false, "options": { "reference": "#vs2" }, "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-fhirType", "valueString": "Reference" } ], "linkId": "Observation.basedOn._CarePlan", "type": "group", "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-allowedResource", "valueCode": "CarePlan" }, { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-referenceFilter", "valueString": "subject=$subj&patient=$subj&encounter=$encounter" } ], "linkId": "Observation.basedOn._CarePlan.value", "text": "CarePlan", "type": "reference", "required": false, "repeats": false } ] }, { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-fhirType", "valueString": "Reference" } ], "linkId": "Observation.basedOn._DeviceRequest", "type": "group", "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-allowedResource", "valueCode": "DeviceRequest" }, { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-referenceFilter", "valueString": "subject=$subj&patient=$subj&encounter=$encounter" } ], "linkId": "Observation.basedOn._DeviceRequest.value", "text": "DeviceRequest", "type": "reference", "required": false, "repeats": false } ] }, { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-fhirType", "valueString": "Reference" } ], "linkId": "Observation.basedOn._ImmunizationRecommendation", "type": "group", "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-allowedResource", "valueCode": "ImmunizationRecommendation" }, { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-referenceFilter", "valueString": "subject=$subj&patient=$subj&encounter=$encounter" } ], "linkId": "Observation.basedOn._ImmunizationRecommendation.value", "text": "ImmunizationRecommendation", "type": "reference", "required": false, "repeats": false } ] }, { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-fhirType", "valueString": "Reference" } ], "linkId": "Observation.basedOn._MedicationRequest", "type": "group", "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-allowedResource", "valueCode": "MedicationRequest" }, { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-referenceFilter", "valueString": "subject=$subj&patient=$subj&encounter=$encounter" } ], "linkId": "Observation.basedOn._MedicationRequest.value", "text": "MedicationRequest", "type": "reference", "required": false, "repeats": false } ] }, { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-fhirType", "valueString": "Reference" } ], "linkId": "Observation.basedOn._NutritionOrder", "type": "group", "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-allowedResource", "valueCode": "NutritionOrder" }, { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-referenceFilter", "valueString": "subject=$subj&patient=$subj&encounter=$encounter" } ], "linkId": "Observation.basedOn._NutritionOrder.value", "text": "NutritionOrder", "type": "reference", "required": false, "repeats": false } ] }, { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-fhirType", "valueString": "Reference" } ], "linkId": "Observation.basedOn._ProcedureRequest", "type": "group", "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-allowedResource", "valueCode": "ProcedureRequest" }, { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-referenceFilter", "valueString": "subject=$subj&patient=$subj&encounter=$encounter" } ], "linkId": "Observation.basedOn._ProcedureRequest.value", "text": "ProcedureRequest", "type": "reference", "required": false, "repeats": false } ] }, { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-fhirType", "valueString": "Reference" } ], "linkId": "Observation.basedOn._ReferralRequest", "type": "group", "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-allowedResource", "valueCode": "ReferralRequest" }, { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-referenceFilter", "valueString": "subject=$subj&patient=$subj&encounter=$encounter" } ], "linkId": "Observation.basedOn._ReferralRequest.value", "text": "ReferralRequest", "type": "reference", "required": false, "repeats": false } ] } ] } ] }, { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-minOccurs", "valueInteger": 1 }, { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-maxOccurs", "valueInteger": 1 }, { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-fhirType", "valueString": "code" } ], "linkId": "Observation.status", "type": "group", "required": true, "repeats": true, "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-itemControl", "valueCodeableConcept": { "coding": [ { "system": "http://hl7.org/fhir/questionnaire-item-control", "code": "flyover", "display": "Fly-over" } ] } } ], "text": "The status of the result value. This element is labeled as a modifier because the status contains codes that mark the resource as not currently valid.", "type": "display" }, { "linkId": "Observation.status.value", "text": "status", "type": "choice", "required": false, "repeats": false } ] }, { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-minOccurs", "valueInteger": 1 }, { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-fhirType", "valueString": "CodeableConcept" } ], "linkId": "Observation.category", "text": "Classification of type of observation", "type": "group", "required": true, "repeats": true, "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-itemControl", "valueCodeableConcept": { "coding": [ { "system": "http://hl7.org/fhir/questionnaire-item-control", "code": "flyover", "display": "Fly-over" } ] } } ], "text": "A code that classifies the general type of observation being made. In addition to the required category valueset, this element allows various categorization schemes based on the owner’s definition of the category and effectively multiple categories can be used at once. The level of granularity is defined by the category concepts in the value set.", "type": "display" }, { "linkId": "Observation.category.coding", "text": "code:", "type": "open-choice", "required": false, "repeats": false }, { "linkId": "Observation.category.text", "text": "text:", "type": "string", "required": false, "repeats": false } ] }, { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-minOccurs", "valueInteger": 1 }, { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-maxOccurs", "valueInteger": 1 }, { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-fhirType", "valueString": "CodeableConcept" } ], "linkId": "Observation.code", "text": "Coded Responses from C-CDA Vital Sign Results", "type": "group", "required": true, "repeats": true, "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-itemControl", "valueCodeableConcept": { "coding": [ { "system": "http://hl7.org/fhir/questionnaire-item-control", "code": "flyover", "display": "Fly-over" } ] } } ], "text": "Coded Responses from C-CDA Vital Sign Results.", "type": "display" }, { "linkId": "Observation.code.coding", "text": "code:", "type": "open-choice", "required": false, "repeats": false }, { "linkId": "Observation.code.text", "text": "text:", "type": "string", "required": false, "repeats": false } ] }, { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-minOccurs", "valueInteger": 1 }, { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-maxOccurs", "valueInteger": 1 }, { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-fhirType", "valueString": "Reference" } ], "linkId": "Observation.subject", "type": "group", "required": true, "repeats": true, "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-itemControl", "valueCodeableConcept": { "coding": [ { "system": "http://hl7.org/fhir/questionnaire-item-control", "code": "flyover", "display": "Fly-over" } ] } } ], "text": "The patient, or group of patients, location, or device whose characteristics (direct or indirect) are described by the observation and into whose record the observation is placed. Comments: Indirect characteristics may be those of a specimen, fetus, donor, other observer (for example a relative or EMT), or any observation made about the subject. One would expect this element to be a cardinality of 1..1. The only circumstance in which the subject can be missing is when the observation is made by a device that does not know the patient. In this case, the observation SHALL be matched to a patient through some context/channel matching technique, and at this point, the observation should be updated.\r\rIf the target of the observation is different than the subject, the general extension [observation-focal-subject](extension-observation-focal-subject.html). may be used. However, the distinction between the patient's own value for an observation versus that of the fetus, or the donor or blood product unit, etc., are often specified in the observation code.", "type": "display" }, { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-allowedResource", "valueCode": "Patient" }, { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-referenceFilter", "valueString": "subject=$subj&patient=$subj&encounter=$encounter" } ], "linkId": "Observation.subject.value", "text": "Who and/or what this is about", "type": "reference", "required": false, "repeats": false } ] }, { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-maxOccurs", "valueInteger": 1 } ], "linkId": "Observation.context", "text": "Healthcare event during which this observation is made", "type": "group", "required": false, "repeats": true, "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-itemControl", "valueCodeableConcept": { "coding": [ { "system": "http://hl7.org/fhir/questionnaire-item-control", "code": "flyover", "display": "Fly-over" } ] } } ], "text": "The healthcare event (e.g. a patient and healthcare provider interaction) during which this observation is made. This will typically be the encounter the event occurred within, but some events may be initiated prior to or after the official completion of an encounter or episode but still be tied to the context of the encounter or episode (e.g. pre-admission lab tests).", "type": "display" }, { "linkId": "Observation.context._type", "text": "type", "type": "choice", "required": false, "repeats": false, "options": { "reference": "#vs3" }, "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-fhirType", "valueString": "Reference" } ], "linkId": "Observation.context._Encounter", "type": "group", "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-allowedResource", "valueCode": "Encounter" }, { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-referenceFilter", "valueString": "subject=$subj&patient=$subj&encounter=$encounter" } ], "linkId": "Observation.context._Encounter.value", "text": "Encounter", "type": "reference", "required": false, "repeats": false } ] }, { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-fhirType", "valueString": "Reference" } ], "linkId": "Observation.context._EpisodeOfCare", "type": "group", "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-allowedResource", "valueCode": "EpisodeOfCare" }, { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-referenceFilter", "valueString": "subject=$subj&patient=$subj&encounter=$encounter" } ], "linkId": "Observation.context._EpisodeOfCare.value", "text": "EpisodeOfCare", "type": "reference", "required": false, "repeats": false } ] } ] } ] }, { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-minOccurs", "valueInteger": 1 }, { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-maxOccurs", "valueInteger": 1 } ], "linkId": "Observation.effective[x]", "text": "Often just a dateTime for Vital Signs", "type": "group", "required": true, "repeats": true, "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-itemControl", "valueCodeableConcept": { "coding": [ { "system": "http://hl7.org/fhir/questionnaire-item-control", "code": "flyover", "display": "Fly-over" } ] } } ], "text": "Often just a dateTime for Vital Signs. At least a date should be present unless this observation is a historical report.", "type": "display" }, { "linkId": "Observation.effective[x]._type", "text": "type", "type": "choice", "required": false, "repeats": false, "options": { "reference": "#vs4" }, "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-fhirType", "valueString": "datetime" } ], "linkId": "Observation.effective[x]._dateTime", "type": "group", "item": [ { "linkId": "Observation.effective[x]._dateTime.value", "text": "dateTime", "type": "dateTime", "required": false, "repeats": false } ] }, { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-fhirType", "valueString": "Period" } ], "linkId": "Observation.effective[x]._Period", "text": "Period", "type": "group", "item": [ { "linkId": "Observation.effective[x]._Period.low", "text": "start:", "type": "dateTime", "required": false, "repeats": false }, { "linkId": "Observation.effective[x]._Period.end", "text": "end:", "type": "dateTime", "required": false, "repeats": false } ] } ] } ] }, { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-maxOccurs", "valueInteger": 1 }, { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-fhirType", "valueString": "instant" } ], "linkId": "Observation.issued", "type": "group", "required": false, "repeats": true, "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-itemControl", "valueCodeableConcept": { "coding": [ { "system": "http://hl7.org/fhir/questionnaire-item-control", "code": "flyover", "display": "Fly-over" } ] } } ], "text": "The date and time this observation was made available to providers, typically after the results have been reviewed and verified. Updated when the result is updated.", "type": "display" }, { "linkId": "Observation.issued.value", "text": "Date/Time this was made available", "type": "dateTime", "required": false, "repeats": false } ] }, { "linkId": "Observation.performer", "text": "Who is responsible for the observation", "type": "group", "required": false, "repeats": true, "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-itemControl", "valueCodeableConcept": { "coding": [ { "system": "http://hl7.org/fhir/questionnaire-item-control", "code": "flyover", "display": "Fly-over" } ] } } ], "text": "Who was responsible for asserting the observed value as \"true\".", "type": "display" }, { "linkId": "Observation.performer._type", "text": "type", "type": "choice", "required": false, "repeats": false, "options": { "reference": "#vs5" }, "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-fhirType", "valueString": "Reference" } ], "linkId": "Observation.performer._Practitioner", "type": "group", "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-allowedResource", "valueCode": "Practitioner" }, { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-referenceFilter", "valueString": "subject=$subj&patient=$subj&encounter=$encounter" } ], "linkId": "Observation.performer._Practitioner.value", "text": "Practitioner", "type": "reference", "required": false, "repeats": false } ] }, { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-fhirType", "valueString": "Reference" } ], "linkId": "Observation.performer._Organization", "type": "group", "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-allowedResource", "valueCode": "Organization" }, { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-referenceFilter", "valueString": "subject=$subj&patient=$subj&encounter=$encounter" } ], "linkId": "Observation.performer._Organization.value", "text": "Organization", "type": "reference", "required": false, "repeats": false } ] }, { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-fhirType", "valueString": "Reference" } ], "linkId": "Observation.performer._Patient", "type": "group", "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-allowedResource", "valueCode": "Patient" }, { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-referenceFilter", "valueString": "subject=$subj&patient=$subj&encounter=$encounter" } ], "linkId": "Observation.performer._Patient.value", "text": "Patient", "type": "reference", "required": false, "repeats": false } ] }, { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-fhirType", "valueString": "Reference" } ], "linkId": "Observation.performer._RelatedPerson", "type": "group", "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-allowedResource", "valueCode": "RelatedPerson" }, { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-referenceFilter", "valueString": "subject=$subj&patient=$subj&encounter=$encounter" } ], "linkId": "Observation.performer._RelatedPerson.value", "text": "RelatedPerson", "type": "reference", "required": false, "repeats": false } ] } ] } ] }, { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-maxOccurs", "valueInteger": 1 }, { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-fhirType", "valueString": "Quantity" } ], "linkId": "Observation.valueQuantity", "text": "Vital Sign Value recorded with UCUM", "type": "group", "required": false, "repeats": true, "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-itemControl", "valueCodeableConcept": { "coding": [ { "system": "http://hl7.org/fhir/questionnaire-item-control", "code": "flyover", "display": "Fly-over" } ] } } ], "text": "Vital Sign Value recorded with UCUM. Normally, an observation will have either a single value or a set of related observations. A few observations (e.g. Apgar score) may have both a value and related observations (for an Apgar score, the observations from which the measure is derived). If a value is present, the datatype for this element should be determined by Observation.code. This element has a variable name depending on the type as follows: valueQuantity, valueCodeableConcept, valueString, valueBoolean, valueRange, valueRatio, valueSampledData, valueAttachment, valueTime, valueDateTime, or valuePeriod. (The name format is \"'value' + the type name\" with a capital on the first letter of the type).\r\r\rIf the data element is usually coded or if the type associated with the Observation.value defines a coded value, use CodeableConcept instead of string datatype even if the value is uncoded text. A value set is bound to the ValueCodeableConcept element. For further discussion and examples see the [notes section](observation.html#notes) below.", "type": "display" }, { "linkId": "Observation.valueQuantity.comparator", "text": "comp:", "type": "choice", "required": false, "repeats": false }, { "linkId": "Observation.valueQuantity.value", "text": "value:", "type": "decimal", "required": false, "repeats": false }, { "linkId": "Observation.valueQuantity.units", "text": "units:", "type": "string", "required": false, "repeats": false }, { "linkId": "Observation.valueQuantity.code", "text": "coded units:", "type": "string", "required": false, "repeats": false }, { "linkId": "Observation.valueQuantity.system", "text": "units system:", "type": "string", "required": false, "repeats": false } ] }, { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-maxOccurs", "valueInteger": 1 }, { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-fhirType", "valueString": "CodeableConcept" } ], "linkId": "Observation.dataAbsentReason", "text": "Why the result is missing", "type": "group", "required": false, "repeats": true, "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-itemControl", "valueCodeableConcept": { "coding": [ { "system": "http://hl7.org/fhir/questionnaire-item-control", "code": "flyover", "display": "Fly-over" } ] } } ], "text": "Provides a reason why the expected value in the element Observation.value[x] is missing. Null or exceptional values can be represented two ways in FHIR Observations. One way is to simply include them in the value set and represent the exceptions in the value. For example, measurement values for a serology test could be \"detected\", \"not detected\", \"inconclusive\", or \"specimen unsatisfactory\". The alternate way is to use the value element for actual observations and use the explicit dataAbsentReason element to record exceptional values. For example, the dataAbsentReason code \"error\" could be used when the measurement was not completed. Note that an observation may only be reported if there are values to report. For example differential cell counts values may be reported only when > 0. Because of these options, use-case agreements are required to interpret general observations for null or exceptional values.", "type": "display" }, { "linkId": "Observation.dataAbsentReason.coding", "text": "code:", "type": "open-choice", "required": false, "repeats": false }, { "linkId": "Observation.dataAbsentReason.text", "text": "text:", "type": "string", "required": false, "repeats": false } ] }, { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-maxOccurs", "valueInteger": 1 }, { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-fhirType", "valueString": "CodeableConcept" } ], "linkId": "Observation.interpretation", "text": "High, low, normal, etc.", "type": "group", "required": false, "repeats": true, "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-itemControl", "valueCodeableConcept": { "coding": [ { "system": "http://hl7.org/fhir/questionnaire-item-control", "code": "flyover", "display": "Fly-over" } ] } } ], "text": "The assessment made based on the result of the observation. Intended as a simple compact code often placed adjacent to the result value in reports and flow sheets to signal the meaning/normalcy status of the result. Otherwise known as abnormal flag.", "type": "display" }, { "linkId": "Observation.interpretation.coding", "text": "code:", "type": "open-choice", "required": false, "repeats": false }, { "linkId": "Observation.interpretation.text", "text": "text:", "type": "string", "required": false, "repeats": false } ] }, { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-maxOccurs", "valueInteger": 1 }, { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-fhirType", "valueString": "string" } ], "linkId": "Observation.comment", "type": "group", "required": false, "repeats": true, "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-itemControl", "valueCodeableConcept": { "coding": [ { "system": "http://hl7.org/fhir/questionnaire-item-control", "code": "flyover", "display": "Fly-over" } ] } } ], "text": "May include statements about significant, unexpected or unreliable values, or information about the source of the value where this may be relevant to the interpretation of the result.", "type": "display" }, { "linkId": "Observation.comment.value", "text": "Comments about result", "type": "string", "required": false, "repeats": false } ] }, { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-maxOccurs", "valueInteger": 1 }, { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-fhirType", "valueString": "CodeableConcept" } ], "linkId": "Observation.bodySite", "text": "Observed body part", "type": "group", "required": false, "repeats": true, "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-itemControl", "valueCodeableConcept": { "coding": [ { "system": "http://hl7.org/fhir/questionnaire-item-control", "code": "flyover", "display": "Fly-over" } ] } } ], "text": "Indicates the site on the subject's body where the observation was made (i.e. the target site). Only used if not implicit in code found in Observation.code. In many systems, this may be represented as a related observation instead of an inline component. If the use case requires BodySite to be handled as a separate resource (e.g. to identify and track separately) then use the standard extension[ body-site-instance](extension-body-site-instance.html).", "type": "display" }, { "linkId": "Observation.bodySite.coding", "text": "code:", "type": "open-choice", "required": false, "repeats": false }, { "linkId": "Observation.bodySite.text", "text": "text:", "type": "string", "required": false, "repeats": false } ] }, { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-maxOccurs", "valueInteger": 1 }, { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-fhirType", "valueString": "CodeableConcept" } ], "linkId": "Observation.method", "text": "How it was done", "type": "group", "required": false, "repeats": true, "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-itemControl", "valueCodeableConcept": { "coding": [ { "system": "http://hl7.org/fhir/questionnaire-item-control", "code": "flyover", "display": "Fly-over" } ] } } ], "text": "Indicates the mechanism used to perform the observation. Only used if not implicit in code for Observation.code.", "type": "display" }, { "linkId": "Observation.method.coding", "text": "code:", "type": "open-choice", "required": false, "repeats": false }, { "linkId": "Observation.method.text", "text": "text:", "type": "string", "required": false, "repeats": false } ] }, { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-maxOccurs", "valueInteger": 1 }, { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-fhirType", "valueString": "Reference" } ], "linkId": "Observation.specimen", "type": "group", "required": false, "repeats": true, "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-itemControl", "valueCodeableConcept": { "coding": [ { "system": "http://hl7.org/fhir/questionnaire-item-control", "code": "flyover", "display": "Fly-over" } ] } } ], "text": "The specimen that was used when this observation was made. Should only be used if not implicit in code found in `Observation.code`. Observations are not made on specimens themselves; they are made on a subject, but in many cases by the means of a specimen. Note that although specimens are often involved, they are not always tracked and reported explicitly. Also note that observation resources may be used in contexts that track the specimen explicitly (e.g. Diagnostic Report).", "type": "display" }, { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-allowedResource", "valueCode": "Specimen" }, { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-referenceFilter", "valueString": "subject=$subj&patient=$subj&encounter=$encounter" } ], "linkId": "Observation.specimen.value", "text": "Specimen used for this observation", "type": "reference", "required": false, "repeats": false } ] }, { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-maxOccurs", "valueInteger": 1 } ], "linkId": "Observation.device", "text": "(Measurement) Device", "type": "group", "required": false, "repeats": true, "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-itemControl", "valueCodeableConcept": { "coding": [ { "system": "http://hl7.org/fhir/questionnaire-item-control", "code": "flyover", "display": "Fly-over" } ] } } ], "text": "The device used to generate the observation data. An extension should be used if further typing of the device is needed. Devices used to support obtaining an observation can be represented using either an extension or through the Observation.related element.", "type": "display" }, { "linkId": "Observation.device._type", "text": "type", "type": "choice", "required": false, "repeats": false, "options": { "reference": "#vs6" }, "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-fhirType", "valueString": "Reference" } ], "linkId": "Observation.device._Device", "type": "group", "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-allowedResource", "valueCode": "Device" }, { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-referenceFilter", "valueString": "subject=$subj&patient=$subj&encounter=$encounter" } ], "linkId": "Observation.device._Device.value", "text": "Device", "type": "reference", "required": false, "repeats": false } ] }, { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-fhirType", "valueString": "Reference" } ], "linkId": "Observation.device._DeviceMetric", "type": "group", "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-allowedResource", "valueCode": "DeviceMetric" }, { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-referenceFilter", "valueString": "subject=$subj&patient=$subj&encounter=$encounter" } ], "linkId": "Observation.device._DeviceMetric.value", "text": "DeviceMetric", "type": "reference", "required": false, "repeats": false } ] } ] } ] }, { "linkId": "Observation.referenceRange", "text": "Provides guide for interpretation", "type": "group", "required": false, "repeats": true, "item": [ { "text": "Most observations only have one generic reference range. Systems MAY choose to restrict to only supplying the relevant reference range based on knowledge about the patient (e.g., specific to the patient's age, gender, weight and other factors), but this may not be possible or appropriate. Whenever more than one reference range is supplied, the differences between them SHOULD be provided in the reference range and/or age properties.", "type": "display" }, { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-itemControl", "valueCodeableConcept": { "coding": [ { "system": "http://hl7.org/fhir/questionnaire-item-control", "code": "flyover", "display": "Fly-over" } ] } } ], "text": "Guidance on how to interpret the value by comparison to a normal or recommended range.", "type": "display" }, { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-maxOccurs", "valueInteger": 1 }, { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-fhirType", "valueString": "string" } ], "linkId": "Observation.referenceRange.id", "type": "group", "required": false, "repeats": true, "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-itemControl", "valueCodeableConcept": { "coding": [ { "system": "http://hl7.org/fhir/questionnaire-item-control", "code": "flyover", "display": "Fly-over" } ] } } ], "text": "unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.", "type": "display" }, { "linkId": "Observation.referenceRange.id.value", "text": "xml:id (or equivalent in JSON)", "type": "string", "required": false, "repeats": false } ] }, { "linkId": "Observation.referenceRange.extension", "text": "Additional Content defined by implementations", "type": "group", "required": false, "repeats": true, "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-itemControl", "valueCodeableConcept": { "coding": [ { "system": "http://hl7.org/fhir/questionnaire-item-control", "code": "flyover", "display": "Fly-over" } ] } } ], "text": "May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. In order to make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.", "type": "display" } ] }, { "linkId": "Observation.referenceRange.modifierExtension", "text": "Extensions that cannot be ignored", "type": "group", "required": false, "repeats": true, "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-itemControl", "valueCodeableConcept": { "coding": [ { "system": "http://hl7.org/fhir/questionnaire-item-control", "code": "flyover", "display": "Fly-over" } ] } } ], "text": "May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element, and that modifies the understanding of the element that contains it. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. In order to make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions. There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.", "type": "display" } ] }, { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-maxOccurs", "valueInteger": 1 }, { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-fhirType", "valueString": "Quantity" } ], "linkId": "Observation.referenceRange.low", "text": "Low Range, if relevant", "type": "group", "required": false, "repeats": true, "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-itemControl", "valueCodeableConcept": { "coding": [ { "system": "http://hl7.org/fhir/questionnaire-item-control", "code": "flyover", "display": "Fly-over" } ] } } ], "text": "The value of the low bound of the reference range. The low bound of the reference range endpoint is inclusive of the value (e.g. reference range is >=5 - <=9). If the low bound is omitted, it is assumed to be meaningless (e.g. reference range is <=2.3).", "type": "display" }, { "linkId": "Observation.referenceRange.low.comparator", "text": "comp:", "type": "choice", "required": false, "repeats": false }, { "linkId": "Observation.referenceRange.low.value", "text": "value:", "type": "decimal", "required": false, "repeats": false }, { "linkId": "Observation.referenceRange.low.units", "text": "units:", "type": "string", "required": false, "repeats": false }, { "linkId": "Observation.referenceRange.low.code", "text": "coded units:", "type": "string", "required": false, "repeats": false }, { "linkId": "Observation.referenceRange.low.system", "text": "units system:", "type": "string", "required": false, "repeats": false } ] }, { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-maxOccurs", "valueInteger": 1 }, { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-fhirType", "valueString": "Quantity" } ], "linkId": "Observation.referenceRange.high", "text": "High Range, if relevant", "type": "group", "required": false, "repeats": true, "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-itemControl", "valueCodeableConcept": { "coding": [ { "system": "http://hl7.org/fhir/questionnaire-item-control", "code": "flyover", "display": "Fly-over" } ] } } ], "text": "The value of the high bound of the reference range. The high bound of the reference range endpoint is inclusive of the value (e.g. reference range is >=5 - <=9). If the high bound is omitted, it is assumed to be meaningless (e.g. reference range is >= 2.3).", "type": "display" }, { "linkId": "Observation.referenceRange.high.comparator", "text": "comp:", "type": "choice", "required": false, "repeats": false }, { "linkId": "Observation.referenceRange.high.value", "text": "value:", "type": "decimal", "required": false, "repeats": false }, { "linkId": "Observation.referenceRange.high.units", "text": "units:", "type": "string", "required": false, "repeats": false }, { "linkId": "Observation.referenceRange.high.code", "text": "coded units:", "type": "string", "required": false, "repeats": false }, { "linkId": "Observation.referenceRange.high.system", "text": "units system:", "type": "string", "required": false, "repeats": false } ] }, { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-maxOccurs", "valueInteger": 1 }, { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-fhirType", "valueString": "CodeableConcept" } ], "linkId": "Observation.referenceRange.type", "text": "Reference range qualifier", "type": "group", "required": false, "repeats": true, "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-itemControl", "valueCodeableConcept": { "coding": [ { "system": "http://hl7.org/fhir/questionnaire-item-control", "code": "flyover", "display": "Fly-over" } ] } } ], "text": "Codes to indicate the what part of the targeted reference population it applies to. For example, the normal or therapeutic range. This SHOULD be populated if there is more than one range. If this element is not present then the normal range is assumed.", "type": "display" }, { "linkId": "Observation.referenceRange.type.coding", "text": "code:", "type": "open-choice", "required": false, "repeats": false }, { "linkId": "Observation.referenceRange.type.text", "text": "text:", "type": "string", "required": false, "repeats": false } ] }, { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-fhirType", "valueString": "CodeableConcept" } ], "linkId": "Observation.referenceRange.appliesTo", "text": "Reference range population", "type": "group", "required": false, "repeats": true, "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-itemControl", "valueCodeableConcept": { "coding": [ { "system": "http://hl7.org/fhir/questionnaire-item-control", "code": "flyover", "display": "Fly-over" } ] } } ], "text": "Codes to indicate the target population this reference range applies to. For example, a reference range may be based on the normal population or a particular sex or race. This SHOULD be populated if there is more than one range. If this element is not present then the normal population is assumed.", "type": "display" }, { "linkId": "Observation.referenceRange.appliesTo.coding", "text": "code:", "type": "open-choice", "required": false, "repeats": false }, { "linkId": "Observation.referenceRange.appliesTo.text", "text": "text:", "type": "string", "required": false, "repeats": false } ] }, { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-maxOccurs", "valueInteger": 1 }, { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-fhirType", "valueString": "Range" } ], "linkId": "Observation.referenceRange.age", "text": "Applicable age range, if relevant", "type": "group", "required": false, "repeats": true, "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-itemControl", "valueCodeableConcept": { "coding": [ { "system": "http://hl7.org/fhir/questionnaire-item-control", "code": "flyover", "display": "Fly-over" } ] } } ], "text": "The age at which this reference range is applicable. This is a neonatal age (e.g. number of weeks at term) if the meaning says so.", "type": "display" }, { "linkId": "Observation.referenceRange.age.low", "text": "low:", "type": "decimal", "required": false, "repeats": false }, { "linkId": "Observation.referenceRange.age.high", "text": "high:", "type": "decimal", "required": false, "repeats": false }, { "linkId": "Observation.referenceRange.age.units", "text": "units:", "type": "string", "required": false, "repeats": false } ] }, { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-maxOccurs", "valueInteger": 1 }, { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-fhirType", "valueString": "string" } ], "linkId": "Observation.referenceRange.text", "type": "group", "required": false, "repeats": true, "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-itemControl", "valueCodeableConcept": { "coding": [ { "system": "http://hl7.org/fhir/questionnaire-item-control", "code": "flyover", "display": "Fly-over" } ] } } ], "text": "Text based reference range in an observation which may be used when a quantitative range is not appropriate for an observation. An example would be a reference value of \"Negative\" or a list or table of 'normals'.", "type": "display" }, { "linkId": "Observation.referenceRange.text.value", "text": "Text based reference range in an observation", "type": "string", "required": false, "repeats": false } ] } ] }, { "linkId": "Observation.related", "text": "Used when reporting vital signs panel components", "type": "group", "required": false, "repeats": true, "item": [ { "text": "For a discussion on the ways Observations can assembled in groups together see [Notes below](observation.html#4.20.4).", "type": "display" }, { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-itemControl", "valueCodeableConcept": { "coding": [ { "system": "http://hl7.org/fhir/questionnaire-item-control", "code": "flyover", "display": "Fly-over" } ] } } ], "text": "Used when reporting vital signs panel components.", "type": "display" }, { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-maxOccurs", "valueInteger": 1 }, { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-fhirType", "valueString": "string" } ], "linkId": "Observation.related.id", "type": "group", "required": false, "repeats": true, "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-itemControl", "valueCodeableConcept": { "coding": [ { "system": "http://hl7.org/fhir/questionnaire-item-control", "code": "flyover", "display": "Fly-over" } ] } } ], "text": "unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.", "type": "display" }, { "linkId": "Observation.related.id.value", "text": "xml:id (or equivalent in JSON)", "type": "string", "required": false, "repeats": false } ] }, { "linkId": "Observation.related.extension", "text": "Additional Content defined by implementations", "type": "group", "required": false, "repeats": true, "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-itemControl", "valueCodeableConcept": { "coding": [ { "system": "http://hl7.org/fhir/questionnaire-item-control", "code": "flyover", "display": "Fly-over" } ] } } ], "text": "May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. In order to make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.", "type": "display" } ] }, { "linkId": "Observation.related.modifierExtension", "text": "Extensions that cannot be ignored", "type": "group", "required": false, "repeats": true, "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-itemControl", "valueCodeableConcept": { "coding": [ { "system": "http://hl7.org/fhir/questionnaire-item-control", "code": "flyover", "display": "Fly-over" } ] } } ], "text": "May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element, and that modifies the understanding of the element that contains it. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. In order to make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions. There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.", "type": "display" } ] }, { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-minOccurs", "valueInteger": 1 }, { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-maxOccurs", "valueInteger": 1 }, { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-fhirType", "valueString": "code" } ], "linkId": "Observation.related.type", "type": "group", "required": true, "repeats": true, "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-itemControl", "valueCodeableConcept": { "coding": [ { "system": "http://hl7.org/fhir/questionnaire-item-control", "code": "flyover", "display": "Fly-over" } ] } } ], "text": "A code specifying the kind of relationship that exists with the target resource. The \"derived-from\" type is the only logical choice when referencing the QuestionnaireAnswer resource.", "type": "display" }, { "linkId": "Observation.related.type.value", "text": "type", "type": "choice", "required": false, "repeats": false } ] }, { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-minOccurs", "valueInteger": 1 }, { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-maxOccurs", "valueInteger": 1 }, { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-fhirType", "valueString": "Reference" } ], "linkId": "Observation.related.target", "type": "group", "required": true, "repeats": true, "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-itemControl", "valueCodeableConcept": { "coding": [ { "system": "http://hl7.org/fhir/questionnaire-item-control", "code": "flyover", "display": "Fly-over" } ] } } ], "text": "A reference to the observation or [QuestionnaireResponse](questionnaireresponse.html#) resource that is related to this observation.", "type": "display" }, { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-allowedResource", "valueCode": "vitalsigns" }, { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-referenceFilter", "valueString": "subject=$subj&patient=$subj&encounter=$encounter" } ], "linkId": "Observation.related.target.value", "text": "Resource that is related to this one", "type": "reference", "required": false, "repeats": false } ] } ] }, { "linkId": "Observation.component", "text": "Used when reporting systolic and diastolic blood pressure.", "type": "group", "required": false, "repeats": true, "item": [ { "text": "For a discussion on the ways Observations can be assembled in groups together see [Notes](observation.html#notes) below.", "type": "display" }, { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-itemControl", "valueCodeableConcept": { "coding": [ { "system": "http://hl7.org/fhir/questionnaire-item-control", "code": "flyover", "display": "Fly-over" } ] } } ], "text": "Used when reporting systolic and diastolic blood pressure.", "type": "display" }, { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-maxOccurs", "valueInteger": 1 }, { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-fhirType", "valueString": "string" } ], "linkId": "Observation.component.id", "type": "group", "required": false, "repeats": true, "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-itemControl", "valueCodeableConcept": { "coding": [ { "system": "http://hl7.org/fhir/questionnaire-item-control", "code": "flyover", "display": "Fly-over" } ] } } ], "text": "unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.", "type": "display" }, { "linkId": "Observation.component.id.value", "text": "xml:id (or equivalent in JSON)", "type": "string", "required": false, "repeats": false } ] }, { "linkId": "Observation.component.extension", "text": "Additional Content defined by implementations", "type": "group", "required": false, "repeats": true, "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-itemControl", "valueCodeableConcept": { "coding": [ { "system": "http://hl7.org/fhir/questionnaire-item-control", "code": "flyover", "display": "Fly-over" } ] } } ], "text": "May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. In order to make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.", "type": "display" } ] }, { "linkId": "Observation.component.modifierExtension", "text": "Extensions that cannot be ignored", "type": "group", "required": false, "repeats": true, "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-itemControl", "valueCodeableConcept": { "coding": [ { "system": "http://hl7.org/fhir/questionnaire-item-control", "code": "flyover", "display": "Fly-over" } ] } } ], "text": "May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element, and that modifies the understanding of the element that contains it. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. In order to make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions. There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.", "type": "display" } ] }, { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-minOccurs", "valueInteger": 1 }, { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-maxOccurs", "valueInteger": 1 }, { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-fhirType", "valueString": "CodeableConcept" } ], "linkId": "Observation.component.code", "text": "Type of component observation (code / type)", "type": "group", "required": true, "repeats": true, "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-itemControl", "valueCodeableConcept": { "coding": [ { "system": "http://hl7.org/fhir/questionnaire-item-control", "code": "flyover", "display": "Fly-over" } ] } } ], "text": "Describes what was observed. Sometimes this is called the observation \"code\".", "type": "display" }, { "linkId": "Observation.component.code.coding", "text": "code:", "type": "open-choice", "required": false, "repeats": false }, { "linkId": "Observation.component.code.text", "text": "text:", "type": "string", "required": false, "repeats": false } ] }, { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-maxOccurs", "valueInteger": 1 }, { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-fhirType", "valueString": "Quantity" } ], "linkId": "Observation.component.valueQuantity", "text": "Vital Sign Value recorded with UCUM", "type": "group", "required": false, "repeats": true, "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-itemControl", "valueCodeableConcept": { "coding": [ { "system": "http://hl7.org/fhir/questionnaire-item-control", "code": "flyover", "display": "Fly-over" } ] } } ], "text": "Vital Sign Value recorded with UCUM. Normally, an observation will have either a single value or a set of related observations. A few observations (e.g. Apgar score) may have both a value and related observations (for an Apgar score, the observations from which the measure is derived). If a value is present, the datatype for this element should be determined by Observation.code. A CodeableConcept with just a text would be used instead of a string if the field was usually coded, or if the type associated with the Observation.code defines a coded value. For boolean values use valueCodeableConcept and select codes from <http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/v2-0136> (these \"yes/no\" concepts can be mapped to the display name \"true/false\" or other mutually exclusive terms that may be needed\"). The element, Observation.value[x], has a variable name depending on the type as follows: valueQuantity, valueCodeableConcept, valueRatio, valueChoice, valuePeriod, valueSampleData, or valueString (the name format is \"'value' + the type name\" with a capital on the first letter of the type).", "type": "display" }, { "linkId": "Observation.component.valueQuantity.comparator", "text": "comp:", "type": "choice", "required": false, "repeats": false }, { "linkId": "Observation.component.valueQuantity.value", "text": "value:", "type": "decimal", "required": false, "repeats": false }, { "linkId": "Observation.component.valueQuantity.units", "text": "units:", "type": "string", "required": false, "repeats": false }, { "linkId": "Observation.component.valueQuantity.code", "text": "coded units:", "type": "string", "required": false, "repeats": false }, { "linkId": "Observation.component.valueQuantity.system", "text": "units system:", "type": "string", "required": false, "repeats": false } ] }, { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-maxOccurs", "valueInteger": 1 }, { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-fhirType", "valueString": "CodeableConcept" } ], "linkId": "Observation.component.dataAbsentReason", "text": "Why the component result is missing", "type": "group", "required": false, "repeats": true, "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-itemControl", "valueCodeableConcept": { "coding": [ { "system": "http://hl7.org/fhir/questionnaire-item-control", "code": "flyover", "display": "Fly-over" } ] } } ], "text": "Provides a reason why the expected value in the element Observation.value[x] is missing. \"Null\" or exceptional values can be represented two ways in FHIR Observations. One way is to simply include them in the value set and represent the exceptions in the value. For example, measurement values for a serology test could be \"detected\", \"not detected\", \"inconclusive\", or \"test not done\". The alternate way is to use the value element for actual observations and use the explicit dataAbsentReason element to record exceptional values. For example, the dataAbsentReason code \"error\" could be used when the measurement was not completed. Because of these options, use-case agreements are required to interpret general observations for exceptional values.", "type": "display" }, { "linkId": "Observation.component.dataAbsentReason.coding", "text": "code:", "type": "open-choice", "required": false, "repeats": false }, { "linkId": "Observation.component.dataAbsentReason.text", "text": "text:", "type": "string", "required": false, "repeats": false } ] }, { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-maxOccurs", "valueInteger": 1 }, { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-fhirType", "valueString": "CodeableConcept" } ], "linkId": "Observation.component.interpretation", "text": "High, low, normal, etc.", "type": "group", "required": false, "repeats": true, "item": [ { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-itemControl", "valueCodeableConcept": { "coding": [ { "system": "http://hl7.org/fhir/questionnaire-item-control", "code": "flyover", "display": "Fly-over" } ] } } ], "text": "The assessment made based on the result of the observation. Intended as a simple compact code often placed adjacent to the result value in reports and flow sheets to signal the meaning/normalcy status of the result. Otherwise known as abnormal flag. The component interpretation applies only to the individual component value. For an overall interpretation all components together use thes Observation.interpretation element.", "type": "display" }, { "linkId": "Observation.component.interpretation.coding", "text": "code:", "type": "open-choice", "required": false, "repeats": false }, { "linkId": "Observation.component.interpretation.text", "text": "text:", "type": "string", "required": false, "repeats": false } ] }, { "linkId": "Observation.component.referenceRange", "text": "Provides guide for interpretation of component result", "type": "group", "required": false, "repeats": true, "item": [ { "text": "Most observations only have one generic reference range. Systems MAY choose to restrict to only supplying the relevant reference range based on knowledge about the patient (e.g., specific to the patient's age, gender, weight and other factors), but this may not be possible or appropriate. Whenever more than one reference range is supplied, the differences between them SHOULD be provided in the reference range and/or age properties.", "type": "display" }, { "extension": [ { "url": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/questionnaire-itemControl", "valueCodeableConcept": { "coding": [ { "system": "http://hl7.org/fhir/questionnaire-item-control", "code": "flyover", "display": "Fly-over" } ] } } ], "text": "Guidance on how to interpret the value by comparison to a normal or recommended range.", "type": "display" } ] } ] } ] } ] }
Usage note: every effort has been made to ensure that the examples are correct and useful, but they are not a normative part of the specification.