NZ Shared Digital Health Record API
            
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NZ Shared Digital Health Record API - Local Development build (v0.7.1) built by the FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) Build Tools. See the Directory of published versions
| Official URL: https://fhir-ig.digital.health.nz/sdhr/StructureDefinition/SDHRObservation | Version: 0.7.1 | |||
| Active as of 2025-10-16 | Computable Name: SDHRObservation | |||
A Shared Digital Health Record Observation.
Usages:
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Description of Profiles, Differentials, Snapshots and how the different presentations work.
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C | 0..* | Observation | Measurements and simple assertions Constraints: obs-6, obs-7  | 
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Σ | 1..1 | Meta | Metadata about the resource | 
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ΣC | 1..1 | uri | Captures the source of the record - please see description for details Constraints: hpi-location-url-format  | 
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Σ | 1..1 | canonical(StructureDefinition) | Profiles this resource claims to conform to | 
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Σ | 0..* | Coding | Tag the resource with a code to indicate usability components of the resource Binding: ValueSet for SDHR Resource Tags (preferred)  | 
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?!Σ | 0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created | 
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0..* | Extension | Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url  | |
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0..1 | dateTime | Client Last Updated URL: https://fhir-ig.digital.health.nz/sdhr/StructureDefinition/hnz-sdhr-client-last-updated-extension  | |
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Σ | 1..* | Identifier | A local identifier MUST be added to this section. If used, system MUST be specified. | 
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?!Σ | 0..1 | code | The local identifier use SHOULD be set to secondary, where the SDHR resource id is considered the primary identifier. Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .  | 
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Σ | 1..1 | uri | System for the local identifier. This MUST be consistent per PMS/Health Application Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient Example Local Identifier System: https://fhir.example.co.nz  | 
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Σ | 1..1 | string | The actual local identifier value, e.g. ec2d6cad-1e19-46ee-accf-dc460a680710 Example General: 123456 Example Local Identifier Value: ec2d6cad-1e19-46ee-accf-dc460a680710  | 
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?!Σ | 1..1 | code | registered | preliminary | final | amended + Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.  | 
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Σ | 1..1 | CodeableConcept | Observation code. Note that when the observation is an individual observation (singular) LOINC should be used. If, however, the Observation is a grouping (e.g. vital-signs) the code can be from SNOMED CT e.g. `122869004`. See https://fhir-ig.digital.health.nz/sdhr/Observation-ObservationVitalSignsExample.html for example Binding: LOINCCodes (preferred)  | 
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Σ | 1..1 | Reference(Patient) | Who and/or what the observation is about | 
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ΣC | 1..1 | string | Must be an absolute URL reference to the patient on the NHI system. See constraints for details. Constraints: nhi-url-format  | 
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Σ | 1..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). Required Pattern: Patient  | 
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Σ | 1..1 | Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation | |
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dateTime | |||
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Period | |||
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Timing | |||
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instant | |||
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Σ | 0..* | Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | CareTeam | Patient | RelatedPerson) | Preferred - an HPI Practitioner URL with format https://api.hip.digital.health.nz/fhir/hpi/v1/Practitioner/11AAAA | 
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| Path | Conformance | ValueSet / Code | URI | 
| Observation.meta.tag | preferred | SDHRResourceTagsValueSethttps://fhir-ig.digital.health.nz/sdhr/ValueSet/sdhr-resource-tags-valuesetFrom this IG  | |
| Observation.identifier.use | required | IdentifierUsehttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1From the FHIR Standard  | |
| Observation.status | required | ObservationStatushttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-status|4.0.1From the FHIR Standard  | |
| Observation.code | preferred | LOINCCodes(a valid code from LOINC)http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codesFrom the FHIR Standard  | |
| Observation.subject.type | extensible | Pattern Value: Patienthttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-typesFrom the FHIR Standard  | 
| Id | Grade | Path(s) | Details | Requirements | 
| 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()  | |
| hpi-location-url-format | error | Observation.meta.source | Reference must be an HPI Location URL with format https://api.hip.digital.health.nz/fhir/hpi/v1/Location/FZZ111-A : matches('^https://api.hip.digital.health.nz/fhir/hpi/v1/Location/F[A-Za-z0-9]{2}[0-9]{3}-[A-Za-z0-9]$')  | |
| nhi-url-format | error | Observation.subject.reference | Reference must be an NHI Patient URL with format https://api.hip.digital.health.nz/fhir/nhi/v1/Patient/ZZZ1111 or ZZZ11AA : matches('^https://api.hip.digital.health.nz/fhir/nhi/v1/Patient/[A-Z]{3}([0-9]{4}|[0-9]{2}[A-Z]{2})$')  | |
| 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
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0..* | Observation | Measurements and simple assertions | |
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1..1 | Meta | Metadata about the resource | |
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C | 1..1 | uri | Captures the source of the record - please see description for details Constraints: hpi-location-url-format  | 
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1..1 | canonical(StructureDefinition) | Profiles this resource claims to conform to | |
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0..* | Coding | Tag the resource with a code to indicate usability components of the resource Binding: ValueSet for SDHR Resource Tags (preferred)  | |
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0..* | Extension | Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url  | |
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0..1 | dateTime | Client Last Updated URL: https://fhir-ig.digital.health.nz/sdhr/StructureDefinition/hnz-sdhr-client-last-updated-extension  | |
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1..* | Identifier | A local identifier MUST be added to this section. If used, system MUST be specified. | |
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0..1 | code | The local identifier use SHOULD be set to secondary, where the SDHR resource id is considered the primary identifier. | |
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1..1 | uri | System for the local identifier. This MUST be consistent per PMS/Health Application Example Local Identifier System: https://fhir.example.co.nz  | |
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1..1 | string | The actual local identifier value, e.g. ec2d6cad-1e19-46ee-accf-dc460a680710 Example Local Identifier Value: ec2d6cad-1e19-46ee-accf-dc460a680710  | |
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1..1 | CodeableConcept | Observation code. Note that when the observation is an individual observation (singular) LOINC should be used. If, however, the Observation is a grouping (e.g. vital-signs) the code can be from SNOMED CT e.g. `122869004`. See https://fhir-ig.digital.health.nz/sdhr/Observation-ObservationVitalSignsExample.html for example Binding: LOINCCodes (preferred)  | |
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0..1 | boolean | Indicates that the value has been selected by a system user | |
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1..1 | Reference(Patient) | Who and/or what the observation is about | |
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C | 1..1 | string | Must be an absolute URL reference to the patient on the NHI system. See constraints for details. Constraints: nhi-url-format  | 
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1..1 | uri | Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient") Required Pattern: Patient  | |
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1..1 | dateTime, Period, Timing, instant | Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation | |
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0..* | Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | CareTeam | Patient | RelatedPerson) | Preferred - an HPI Practitioner URL with format https://api.hip.digital.health.nz/fhir/hpi/v1/Practitioner/11AAAA | |
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1..1 | CodeableConcept | Type of component observation (code / type) Binding: LOINCCodes (preferred)  | |
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0..1 | boolean | Indicates that the value has been selected by a system user | |
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| Path | Conformance | ValueSet | URI | 
| Observation.meta.tag | preferred | SDHRResourceTagsValueSethttps://fhir-ig.digital.health.nz/sdhr/ValueSet/sdhr-resource-tags-valuesetFrom this IG  | |
| Observation.code | preferred | LOINCCodes(a valid code from LOINC)http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codesFrom the FHIR Standard  | |
| Observation.component.code | preferred | LOINCCodes(a valid code from LOINC)http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codesFrom the FHIR Standard  | 
| Id | Grade | Path(s) | Details | Requirements | 
| hpi-location-url-format | error | Observation.meta.source | Reference must be an HPI Location URL with format https://api.hip.digital.health.nz/fhir/hpi/v1/Location/FZZ111-A : matches('^https://api.hip.digital.health.nz/fhir/hpi/v1/Location/F[A-Za-z0-9]{2}[0-9]{3}-[A-Za-z0-9]$')  | |
| nhi-url-format | error | Observation.subject.reference | Reference must be an NHI Patient URL with format https://api.hip.digital.health.nz/fhir/nhi/v1/Patient/ZZZ1111 or ZZZ11AA : matches('^https://api.hip.digital.health.nz/fhir/nhi/v1/Patient/[A-Z]{3}([0-9]{4}|[0-9]{2}[A-Z]{2})$')  | 
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C | 0..* | Observation | Measurements and simple assertions Constraints: obs-6, obs-7  | ||||
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Σ | 0..1 | id | Logical id of this artifact | ||||
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Σ | 1..1 | Meta | Metadata about the resource | ||||
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0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
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0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url  | |||||
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Σ | 0..1 | id | Version specific identifier | ||||
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Σ | 0..1 | instant | When the resource version last changed | ||||
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ΣC | 1..1 | uri | Captures the source of the record - please see description for details Constraints: hpi-location-url-format  | ||||
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Σ | 1..1 | canonical(StructureDefinition) | Profiles this resource claims to conform to | ||||
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Σ | 0..* | Coding | Security Labels applied to this resource Binding: All Security Labels (extensible): Security Labels from the Healthcare Privacy and Security Classification System.  | ||||
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Σ | 0..* | Coding | Tag the resource with a code to indicate usability components of the resource Binding: ValueSet for SDHR Resource Tags (preferred)  | ||||
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?!Σ | 0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created | ||||
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0..1 | code | Language of the resource content Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language. 
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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  | |||||
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0..* | Extension | Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url  | |||||
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0..1 | dateTime | Client Last Updated URL: https://fhir-ig.digital.health.nz/sdhr/StructureDefinition/hnz-sdhr-client-last-updated-extension  | |||||
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Σ | 1..* | Identifier | A local identifier MUST be added to this section. If used, system MUST be specified. | ||||
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0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
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0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url  | |||||
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?!Σ | 0..1 | code | The local identifier use SHOULD be set to secondary, where the SDHR resource id is considered the primary identifier. Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .  | ||||
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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.  | ||||
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Σ | 1..1 | uri | System for the local identifier. This MUST be consistent per PMS/Health Application Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient Example Local Identifier System: https://fhir.example.co.nz  | ||||
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Σ | 1..1 | string | The actual local identifier value, e.g. ec2d6cad-1e19-46ee-accf-dc460a680710 Example General: 123456 Example Local Identifier Value: ec2d6cad-1e19-46ee-accf-dc460a680710  | ||||
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Σ | 0..1 | Period | Time period when id is/was valid for use | ||||
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Σ | 0..1 | Reference(Organization) | Organization that issued id (may be just text) | ||||
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Σ | 0..* | Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest) | Fulfills plan, proposal or order | ||||
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Σ | 0..* | Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy) | Part of referenced event | ||||
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?!Σ | 1..1 | code | registered | preliminary | final | amended + Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.  | ||||
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0..* | CodeableConcept | Classification of  type of observation Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.  | |||||
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Σ | 1..1 | CodeableConcept | Observation code. Note that when the observation is an individual observation (singular) LOINC should be used. If, however, the Observation is a grouping (e.g. vital-signs) the code can be from SNOMED CT e.g. `122869004`. See https://fhir-ig.digital.health.nz/sdhr/Observation-ObservationVitalSignsExample.html for example Binding: LOINCCodes (preferred)  | ||||
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0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
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0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url  | |||||
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Σ | 0..* | Coding | Code defined by a terminology system | ||||
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0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
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0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url  | |||||
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Σ | 0..1 | uri | Identity of the terminology system | ||||
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Σ | 0..1 | string | Version of the system - if relevant | ||||
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Σ | 0..1 | code | Symbol in syntax defined by the system | ||||
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Σ | 0..1 | string | Representation defined by the system | ||||
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Σ | 0..1 | boolean | Indicates that the value has been selected by a system user | ||||
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Σ | 0..1 | string | Plain text representation of the concept | ||||
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Σ | 1..1 | Reference(Patient) | Who and/or what the observation is about | ||||
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0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
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0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url  | |||||
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ΣC | 1..1 | string | Must be an absolute URL reference to the patient on the NHI system. See constraints for details. Constraints: nhi-url-format  | ||||
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Σ | 1..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). Required Pattern: Patient  | ||||
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Σ | 0..1 | Identifier | Logical reference, when literal reference is not known | ||||
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Σ | 0..1 | string | Text alternative for the resource | ||||
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Σ | 0..* | Reference(Resource) | What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record | ||||
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Σ | 0..1 | Reference(Encounter) | Healthcare event during which this observation is made | ||||
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Σ | 1..1 | Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation | |||||
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dateTime | |||||||
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Period | |||||||
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Timing | |||||||
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instant | |||||||
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Σ | 0..1 | instant | Date/Time this version was made available | ||||
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Σ | 0..* | Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | CareTeam | Patient | RelatedPerson) | Preferred - an HPI Practitioner URL with format https://api.hip.digital.health.nz/fhir/hpi/v1/Practitioner/11AAAA | ||||
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ΣC | 0..1 | Actual result | |||||
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string | |||||||
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boolean | |||||||
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integer | |||||||
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Range | |||||||
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Ratio | |||||||
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SampledData | |||||||
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time | |||||||
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dateTime | |||||||
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Period | |||||||
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C | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Why the result is missing Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.  | ||||
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0..* | CodeableConcept | High, low, normal, etc. Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.  | |||||
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0..* | Annotation | Comments about the observation | |||||
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0..1 | CodeableConcept | Observed body part Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.  | |||||
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0..1 | CodeableConcept | How it was done Binding: ObservationMethods (example): Methods for simple observations.  | |||||
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0..1 | Reference(Specimen) | Specimen used for this observation | |||||
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0..1 | Reference(Device | DeviceMetric) | (Measurement) Device | |||||
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C | 0..* | BackboneElement | Provides guide for interpretation Constraints: obs-3  | ||||
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0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
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0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations | |||||
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?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized | ||||
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C | 0..1 | SimpleQuantity | Low Range, if relevant | ||||
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C | 0..1 | SimpleQuantity | High Range, if relevant | ||||
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0..1 | CodeableConcept | Reference range qualifier Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes (preferred): Code for the meaning of a reference range.  | |||||
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0..* | CodeableConcept | Reference range population Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes (example): Codes identifying the population the reference range applies to.  | |||||
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0..1 | Range | Applicable age range, if relevant | |||||
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0..1 | string | Text based reference range in an observation | |||||
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Σ | 0..* | Reference(Observation | QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence) | Related resource that belongs to the Observation group | ||||
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Σ | 0..* | Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence) | Related measurements the observation is made from | ||||
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Σ | 0..* | BackboneElement | Component results | ||||
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0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
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0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations | |||||
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?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized | ||||
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Σ | 1..1 | CodeableConcept | Type of component observation (code / type) Binding: LOINCCodes (preferred)  | ||||
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0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
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0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url  | |||||
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Σ | 0..* | Coding | Code defined by a terminology system | ||||
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0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
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0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url  | |||||
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Σ | 0..1 | uri | Identity of the terminology system | ||||
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Σ | 0..1 | string | Version of the system - if relevant | ||||
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Σ | 0..1 | code | Symbol in syntax defined by the system | ||||
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Σ | 0..1 | string | Representation defined by the system | ||||
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Σ | 0..1 | boolean | Indicates that the value has been selected by a system user | ||||
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Σ | 0..1 | string | Plain text representation of the concept | ||||
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Σ | 0..1 | Actual component result | |||||
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Quantity | |||||||
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string | |||||||
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boolean | |||||||
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integer | |||||||
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Range | |||||||
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Ratio | |||||||
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SampledData | |||||||
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time | |||||||
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dateTime | |||||||
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Period | |||||||
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C | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Why the component result is missing Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.  | ||||
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0..* | CodeableConcept | High, low, normal, etc. Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.  | |||||
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0..* | See referenceRange (Observation) | Provides guide for interpretation of component result | |||||
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| Path | Conformance | ValueSet / Code | URI | |||
| Observation.meta.security | extensible | All Security Labelshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/security-labelsFrom the FHIR Standard  | ||||
| Observation.meta.tag | preferred | SDHRResourceTagsValueSethttps://fhir-ig.digital.health.nz/sdhr/ValueSet/sdhr-resource-tags-valuesetFrom this IG  | ||||
| Observation.language | preferred | CommonLanguageshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languagesFrom the FHIR Standard 
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| Observation.identifier.use | required | IdentifierUsehttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1From the FHIR Standard  | ||||
| Observation.identifier.type | extensible | Identifier Type Codeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-typeFrom the FHIR Standard  | ||||
| Observation.status | required | ObservationStatushttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-status|4.0.1From the FHIR Standard  | ||||
| Observation.category | preferred | ObservationCategoryCodeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-categoryFrom the FHIR Standard  | ||||
| Observation.code | preferred | LOINCCodes(a valid code from LOINC)http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codesFrom the FHIR Standard  | ||||
| Observation.subject.type | extensible | Pattern Value: Patienthttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-typesFrom the FHIR Standard  | ||||
| Observation.dataAbsentReason | extensible | DataAbsentReasonhttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reasonFrom the FHIR Standard  | ||||
| Observation.interpretation | extensible | ObservationInterpretationCodeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretationFrom the FHIR Standard  | ||||
| Observation.bodySite | example | SNOMEDCTBodyStructureshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/body-siteFrom the FHIR Standard  | ||||
| Observation.method | example | ObservationMethodshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-methodsFrom the FHIR Standard  | ||||
| Observation.referenceRange.type | preferred | ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-meaningFrom the FHIR Standard  | ||||
| Observation.referenceRange.appliesTo | example | ObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-appliestoFrom the FHIR Standard  | ||||
| Observation.component.code | preferred | LOINCCodes(a valid code from LOINC)http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codesFrom the FHIR Standard  | ||||
| Observation.component.dataAbsentReason | extensible | DataAbsentReasonhttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reasonFrom the FHIR Standard  | ||||
| Observation.component.interpretation | extensible | ObservationInterpretationCodeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretationFrom the FHIR Standard  | 
| Id | Grade | Path(s) | Details | Requirements | 
| 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()  | |
| hpi-location-url-format | error | Observation.meta.source | Reference must be an HPI Location URL with format https://api.hip.digital.health.nz/fhir/hpi/v1/Location/FZZ111-A : matches('^https://api.hip.digital.health.nz/fhir/hpi/v1/Location/F[A-Za-z0-9]{2}[0-9]{3}-[A-Za-z0-9]$')  | |
| nhi-url-format | error | Observation.subject.reference | Reference must be an NHI Patient URL with format https://api.hip.digital.health.nz/fhir/nhi/v1/Patient/ZZZ1111 or ZZZ11AA : matches('^https://api.hip.digital.health.nz/fhir/nhi/v1/Patient/[A-Z]{3}([0-9]{4}|[0-9]{2}[A-Z]{2})$')  | |
| 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
Key Elements View
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C | 0..* | Observation | Measurements and simple assertions Constraints: obs-6, obs-7  | 
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Σ | 1..1 | Meta | Metadata about the resource | 
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ΣC | 1..1 | uri | Captures the source of the record - please see description for details Constraints: hpi-location-url-format  | 
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Σ | 1..1 | canonical(StructureDefinition) | Profiles this resource claims to conform to | 
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Σ | 0..* | Coding | Tag the resource with a code to indicate usability components of the resource Binding: ValueSet for SDHR Resource Tags (preferred)  | 
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?!Σ | 0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created | 
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0..* | Extension | Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url  | |
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0..1 | dateTime | Client Last Updated URL: https://fhir-ig.digital.health.nz/sdhr/StructureDefinition/hnz-sdhr-client-last-updated-extension  | |
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Σ | 1..* | Identifier | A local identifier MUST be added to this section. If used, system MUST be specified. | 
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?!Σ | 0..1 | code | The local identifier use SHOULD be set to secondary, where the SDHR resource id is considered the primary identifier. Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .  | 
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Σ | 1..1 | uri | System for the local identifier. This MUST be consistent per PMS/Health Application Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient Example Local Identifier System: https://fhir.example.co.nz  | 
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Σ | 1..1 | string | The actual local identifier value, e.g. ec2d6cad-1e19-46ee-accf-dc460a680710 Example General: 123456 Example Local Identifier Value: ec2d6cad-1e19-46ee-accf-dc460a680710  | 
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?!Σ | 1..1 | code | registered | preliminary | final | amended + Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.  | 
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Σ | 1..1 | CodeableConcept | Observation code. Note that when the observation is an individual observation (singular) LOINC should be used. If, however, the Observation is a grouping (e.g. vital-signs) the code can be from SNOMED CT e.g. `122869004`. See https://fhir-ig.digital.health.nz/sdhr/Observation-ObservationVitalSignsExample.html for example Binding: LOINCCodes (preferred)  | 
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Σ | 1..1 | Reference(Patient) | Who and/or what the observation is about | 
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ΣC | 1..1 | string | Must be an absolute URL reference to the patient on the NHI system. See constraints for details. Constraints: nhi-url-format  | 
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Σ | 1..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). Required Pattern: Patient  | 
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Σ | 1..1 | Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation | |
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dateTime | |||
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Period | |||
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Timing | |||
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instant | |||
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Σ | 0..* | Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | CareTeam | Patient | RelatedPerson) | Preferred - an HPI Practitioner URL with format https://api.hip.digital.health.nz/fhir/hpi/v1/Practitioner/11AAAA | 
  Documentation for this format | ||||
| Path | Conformance | ValueSet / Code | URI | 
| Observation.meta.tag | preferred | SDHRResourceTagsValueSethttps://fhir-ig.digital.health.nz/sdhr/ValueSet/sdhr-resource-tags-valuesetFrom this IG  | |
| Observation.identifier.use | required | IdentifierUsehttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1From the FHIR Standard  | |
| Observation.status | required | ObservationStatushttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-status|4.0.1From the FHIR Standard  | |
| Observation.code | preferred | LOINCCodes(a valid code from LOINC)http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codesFrom the FHIR Standard  | |
| Observation.subject.type | extensible | Pattern Value: Patienthttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-typesFrom the FHIR Standard  | 
| Id | Grade | Path(s) | Details | Requirements | 
| 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()  | |
| hpi-location-url-format | error | Observation.meta.source | Reference must be an HPI Location URL with format https://api.hip.digital.health.nz/fhir/hpi/v1/Location/FZZ111-A : matches('^https://api.hip.digital.health.nz/fhir/hpi/v1/Location/F[A-Za-z0-9]{2}[0-9]{3}-[A-Za-z0-9]$')  | |
| nhi-url-format | error | Observation.subject.reference | Reference must be an NHI Patient URL with format https://api.hip.digital.health.nz/fhir/nhi/v1/Patient/ZZZ1111 or ZZZ11AA : matches('^https://api.hip.digital.health.nz/fhir/nhi/v1/Patient/[A-Z]{3}([0-9]{4}|[0-9]{2}[A-Z]{2})$')  | |
| 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
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0..* | Observation | Measurements and simple assertions | |
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1..1 | Meta | Metadata about the resource | |
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C | 1..1 | uri | Captures the source of the record - please see description for details Constraints: hpi-location-url-format  | 
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1..1 | canonical(StructureDefinition) | Profiles this resource claims to conform to | |
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0..* | Coding | Tag the resource with a code to indicate usability components of the resource Binding: ValueSet for SDHR Resource Tags (preferred)  | |
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0..0 | |||
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0..* | Extension | Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url  | |
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0..1 | dateTime | Client Last Updated URL: https://fhir-ig.digital.health.nz/sdhr/StructureDefinition/hnz-sdhr-client-last-updated-extension  | |
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0..0 | |||
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1..* | Identifier | A local identifier MUST be added to this section. If used, system MUST be specified. | |
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0..1 | code | The local identifier use SHOULD be set to secondary, where the SDHR resource id is considered the primary identifier. | |
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1..1 | uri | System for the local identifier. This MUST be consistent per PMS/Health Application Example Local Identifier System: https://fhir.example.co.nz  | |
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1..1 | string | The actual local identifier value, e.g. ec2d6cad-1e19-46ee-accf-dc460a680710 Example Local Identifier Value: ec2d6cad-1e19-46ee-accf-dc460a680710  | |
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1..1 | CodeableConcept | Observation code. Note that when the observation is an individual observation (singular) LOINC should be used. If, however, the Observation is a grouping (e.g. vital-signs) the code can be from SNOMED CT e.g. `122869004`. See https://fhir-ig.digital.health.nz/sdhr/Observation-ObservationVitalSignsExample.html for example Binding: LOINCCodes (preferred)  | |
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0..1 | boolean | Indicates that the value has been selected by a system user | |
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1..1 | Reference(Patient) | Who and/or what the observation is about | |
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C | 1..1 | string | Must be an absolute URL reference to the patient on the NHI system. See constraints for details. Constraints: nhi-url-format  | 
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1..1 | uri | Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient") Required Pattern: Patient  | |
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1..1 | dateTime, Period, Timing, instant | Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation | |
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0..* | Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | CareTeam | Patient | RelatedPerson) | Preferred - an HPI Practitioner URL with format https://api.hip.digital.health.nz/fhir/hpi/v1/Practitioner/11AAAA | |
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1..1 | CodeableConcept | Type of component observation (code / type) Binding: LOINCCodes (preferred)  | |
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0..1 | boolean | Indicates that the value has been selected by a system user | |
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| Path | Conformance | ValueSet | URI | 
| Observation.meta.tag | preferred | SDHRResourceTagsValueSethttps://fhir-ig.digital.health.nz/sdhr/ValueSet/sdhr-resource-tags-valuesetFrom this IG  | |
| Observation.code | preferred | LOINCCodes(a valid code from LOINC)http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codesFrom the FHIR Standard  | |
| Observation.component.code | preferred | LOINCCodes(a valid code from LOINC)http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codesFrom the FHIR Standard  | 
| Id | Grade | Path(s) | Details | Requirements | 
| hpi-location-url-format | error | Observation.meta.source | Reference must be an HPI Location URL with format https://api.hip.digital.health.nz/fhir/hpi/v1/Location/FZZ111-A : matches('^https://api.hip.digital.health.nz/fhir/hpi/v1/Location/F[A-Za-z0-9]{2}[0-9]{3}-[A-Za-z0-9]$')  | |
| nhi-url-format | error | Observation.subject.reference | Reference must be an NHI Patient URL with format https://api.hip.digital.health.nz/fhir/nhi/v1/Patient/ZZZ1111 or ZZZ11AA : matches('^https://api.hip.digital.health.nz/fhir/nhi/v1/Patient/[A-Z]{3}([0-9]{4}|[0-9]{2}[A-Z]{2})$')  | 
Snapshot View
| Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints    Filter:  ![]() ![]()  | ||||
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C | 0..* | Observation | Measurements and simple assertions Constraints: obs-6, obs-7  | ||||
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Σ | 0..1 | id | Logical id of this artifact | ||||
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Σ | 1..1 | Meta | Metadata about the resource | ||||
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0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
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0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url  | |||||
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Σ | 0..1 | id | Version specific identifier | ||||
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Σ | 0..1 | instant | When the resource version last changed | ||||
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ΣC | 1..1 | uri | Captures the source of the record - please see description for details Constraints: hpi-location-url-format  | ||||
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Σ | 1..1 | canonical(StructureDefinition) | Profiles this resource claims to conform to | ||||
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Σ | 0..* | Coding | Security Labels applied to this resource Binding: All Security Labels (extensible): Security Labels from the Healthcare Privacy and Security Classification System.  | ||||
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Σ | 0..* | Coding | Tag the resource with a code to indicate usability components of the resource Binding: ValueSet for SDHR Resource Tags (preferred)  | ||||
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?!Σ | 0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created | ||||
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0..1 | code | Language of the resource content Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language. 
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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  | |||||
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0..* | Extension | Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url  | |||||
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0..1 | dateTime | Client Last Updated URL: https://fhir-ig.digital.health.nz/sdhr/StructureDefinition/hnz-sdhr-client-last-updated-extension  | |||||
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Σ | 1..* | Identifier | A local identifier MUST be added to this section. If used, system MUST be specified. | ||||
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0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
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0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url  | |||||
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?!Σ | 0..1 | code | The local identifier use SHOULD be set to secondary, where the SDHR resource id is considered the primary identifier. Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .  | ||||
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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.  | ||||
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Σ | 1..1 | uri | System for the local identifier. This MUST be consistent per PMS/Health Application Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient Example Local Identifier System: https://fhir.example.co.nz  | ||||
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Σ | 1..1 | string | The actual local identifier value, e.g. ec2d6cad-1e19-46ee-accf-dc460a680710 Example General: 123456 Example Local Identifier Value: ec2d6cad-1e19-46ee-accf-dc460a680710  | ||||
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Σ | 0..1 | Period | Time period when id is/was valid for use | ||||
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Σ | 0..1 | Reference(Organization) | Organization that issued id (may be just text) | ||||
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Σ | 0..* | Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest) | Fulfills plan, proposal or order | ||||
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Σ | 0..* | Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy) | Part of referenced event | ||||
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?!Σ | 1..1 | code | registered | preliminary | final | amended + Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.  | ||||
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0..* | CodeableConcept | Classification of  type of observation Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.  | |||||
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Σ | 1..1 | CodeableConcept | Observation code. Note that when the observation is an individual observation (singular) LOINC should be used. If, however, the Observation is a grouping (e.g. vital-signs) the code can be from SNOMED CT e.g. `122869004`. See https://fhir-ig.digital.health.nz/sdhr/Observation-ObservationVitalSignsExample.html for example Binding: LOINCCodes (preferred)  | ||||
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0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
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0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url  | |||||
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Σ | 0..* | Coding | Code defined by a terminology system | ||||
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0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
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0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url  | |||||
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Σ | 0..1 | uri | Identity of the terminology system | ||||
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Σ | 0..1 | string | Version of the system - if relevant | ||||
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Σ | 0..1 | code | Symbol in syntax defined by the system | ||||
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Σ | 0..1 | string | Representation defined by the system | ||||
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Σ | 0..1 | boolean | Indicates that the value has been selected by a system user | ||||
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Σ | 0..1 | string | Plain text representation of the concept | ||||
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Σ | 1..1 | Reference(Patient) | Who and/or what the observation is about | ||||
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0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
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0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url  | |||||
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ΣC | 1..1 | string | Must be an absolute URL reference to the patient on the NHI system. See constraints for details. Constraints: nhi-url-format  | ||||
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Σ | 1..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). Required Pattern: Patient  | ||||
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Σ | 0..1 | Identifier | Logical reference, when literal reference is not known | ||||
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Σ | 0..1 | string | Text alternative for the resource | ||||
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Σ | 0..* | Reference(Resource) | What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record | ||||
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Σ | 0..1 | Reference(Encounter) | Healthcare event during which this observation is made | ||||
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Σ | 1..1 | Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation | |||||
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dateTime | |||||||
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Period | |||||||
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Timing | |||||||
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instant | |||||||
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Σ | 0..1 | instant | Date/Time this version was made available | ||||
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Σ | 0..* | Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | CareTeam | Patient | RelatedPerson) | Preferred - an HPI Practitioner URL with format https://api.hip.digital.health.nz/fhir/hpi/v1/Practitioner/11AAAA | ||||
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ΣC | 0..1 | Actual result | |||||
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string | |||||||
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boolean | |||||||
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integer | |||||||
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Range | |||||||
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Ratio | |||||||
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SampledData | |||||||
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time | |||||||
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dateTime | |||||||
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Period | |||||||
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C | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Why the result is missing Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.  | ||||
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0..* | CodeableConcept | High, low, normal, etc. Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.  | |||||
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0..* | Annotation | Comments about the observation | |||||
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0..1 | CodeableConcept | Observed body part Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.  | |||||
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0..1 | CodeableConcept | How it was done Binding: ObservationMethods (example): Methods for simple observations.  | |||||
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0..1 | Reference(Specimen) | Specimen used for this observation | |||||
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0..1 | Reference(Device | DeviceMetric) | (Measurement) Device | |||||
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C | 0..* | BackboneElement | Provides guide for interpretation Constraints: obs-3  | ||||
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0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
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0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations | |||||
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?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized | ||||
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C | 0..1 | SimpleQuantity | Low Range, if relevant | ||||
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C | 0..1 | SimpleQuantity | High Range, if relevant | ||||
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0..1 | CodeableConcept | Reference range qualifier Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes (preferred): Code for the meaning of a reference range.  | |||||
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0..* | CodeableConcept | Reference range population Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes (example): Codes identifying the population the reference range applies to.  | |||||
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0..1 | Range | Applicable age range, if relevant | |||||
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0..1 | string | Text based reference range in an observation | |||||
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Σ | 0..* | Reference(Observation | QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence) | Related resource that belongs to the Observation group | ||||
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Σ | 0..* | Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence) | Related measurements the observation is made from | ||||
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Σ | 0..* | BackboneElement | Component results | ||||
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0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
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0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations | |||||
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?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized | ||||
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Σ | 1..1 | CodeableConcept | Type of component observation (code / type) Binding: LOINCCodes (preferred)  | ||||
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0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
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0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url  | |||||
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Σ | 0..* | Coding | Code defined by a terminology system | ||||
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0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
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0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url  | |||||
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Σ | 0..1 | uri | Identity of the terminology system | ||||
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Σ | 0..1 | string | Version of the system - if relevant | ||||
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Σ | 0..1 | code | Symbol in syntax defined by the system | ||||
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Σ | 0..1 | string | Representation defined by the system | ||||
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Σ | 0..1 | boolean | Indicates that the value has been selected by a system user | ||||
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Σ | 0..1 | string | Plain text representation of the concept | ||||
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Σ | 0..1 | Actual component result | |||||
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string | |||||||
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boolean | |||||||
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integer | |||||||
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Range | |||||||
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Ratio | |||||||
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SampledData | |||||||
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time | |||||||
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dateTime | |||||||
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Period | |||||||
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C | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Why the component result is missing Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.  | ||||
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0..* | CodeableConcept | High, low, normal, etc. Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.  | |||||
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0..* | See referenceRange (Observation) | Provides guide for interpretation of component result | |||||
  Documentation for this format | ||||||||
| Path | Conformance | ValueSet / Code | URI | |||
| Observation.meta.security | extensible | All Security Labelshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/security-labelsFrom the FHIR Standard  | ||||
| Observation.meta.tag | preferred | SDHRResourceTagsValueSethttps://fhir-ig.digital.health.nz/sdhr/ValueSet/sdhr-resource-tags-valuesetFrom this IG  | ||||
| Observation.language | preferred | CommonLanguageshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languagesFrom the FHIR Standard 
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| Observation.identifier.use | required | IdentifierUsehttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1From the FHIR Standard  | ||||
| Observation.identifier.type | extensible | Identifier Type Codeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-typeFrom the FHIR Standard  | ||||
| Observation.status | required | ObservationStatushttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-status|4.0.1From the FHIR Standard  | ||||
| Observation.category | preferred | ObservationCategoryCodeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-categoryFrom the FHIR Standard  | ||||
| Observation.code | preferred | LOINCCodes(a valid code from LOINC)http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codesFrom the FHIR Standard  | ||||
| Observation.subject.type | extensible | Pattern Value: Patienthttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-typesFrom the FHIR Standard  | ||||
| Observation.dataAbsentReason | extensible | DataAbsentReasonhttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reasonFrom the FHIR Standard  | ||||
| Observation.interpretation | extensible | ObservationInterpretationCodeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretationFrom the FHIR Standard  | ||||
| Observation.bodySite | example | SNOMEDCTBodyStructureshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/body-siteFrom the FHIR Standard  | ||||
| Observation.method | example | ObservationMethodshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-methodsFrom the FHIR Standard  | ||||
| Observation.referenceRange.type | preferred | ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-meaningFrom the FHIR Standard  | ||||
| Observation.referenceRange.appliesTo | example | ObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-appliestoFrom the FHIR Standard  | ||||
| Observation.component.code | preferred | LOINCCodes(a valid code from LOINC)http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codesFrom the FHIR Standard  | ||||
| Observation.component.dataAbsentReason | extensible | DataAbsentReasonhttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reasonFrom the FHIR Standard  | ||||
| Observation.component.interpretation | extensible | ObservationInterpretationCodeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretationFrom the FHIR Standard  | 
| Id | Grade | Path(s) | Details | Requirements | 
| 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()  | |
| hpi-location-url-format | error | Observation.meta.source | Reference must be an HPI Location URL with format https://api.hip.digital.health.nz/fhir/hpi/v1/Location/FZZ111-A : matches('^https://api.hip.digital.health.nz/fhir/hpi/v1/Location/F[A-Za-z0-9]{2}[0-9]{3}-[A-Za-z0-9]$')  | |
| nhi-url-format | error | Observation.subject.reference | Reference must be an NHI Patient URL with format https://api.hip.digital.health.nz/fhir/nhi/v1/Patient/ZZZ1111 or ZZZ11AA : matches('^https://api.hip.digital.health.nz/fhir/nhi/v1/Patient/[A-Z]{3}([0-9]{4}|[0-9]{2}[A-Z]{2})$')  | |
| 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
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