Status: DRAFT: For Review

Introduction

This profile sets minimum expectations for the Observation resource. We use the observation structure definition as a base to this profile.

This Resource will give the consumer the ability to see information on observations used for tracking any current and historical health observations recorded in a numberical value that have been made for a patient.

At its core, Observation allows expressing a name-value pair or structured collection of name-value pairs. The Observation resource provides measurements or simple assertions Examples of common observations are: Laboratory results (blood sugar, hemoglobin), Vital signs (temperature, blood pressure), Personal characteristics (height, weight), and Social history (tobacco/alcohol use, employment status). Pathology reports, radiology reports, and other textual reports should be represented by the DiagnosticReport resource.

This profile sets out the expectations for the interweave observation resource. Our profile models measurements and simple assertions about a patient that are useful for establishing baselines or trends, monitoring a patient’s progress, and establishing diagnoses. Most observations are simple name/value pair assertions but some observations, such as blood pressure, group other observations together logically. Modelling observations can be quite complex. This is due to the way in which result formats vary for the different types of observation. In line with UK Core, this has led us to design specific profiles for the some of the most commonly recorded/shared observation types such as blood pressure; heart rate; NEWS 2 score etc (see the artifacts section for the full list). We are aware at that we will not have modelled every type of observation, if you identify a type of observation, which you believe requires a specific profile, then please get in touch.

This profile can be used to represent observations which are perhaps less common or were no specific profile exists and is under development. But the “type” specific profiles should be used where possible, to aid the data consumer.

Only finalised observations should be provided for the shared care record.

Mandatory fields

The following mandatory fields are defined:

1. status – We use the required binding for the observation status. As stated in the introduction, only finalised observations should be shared. We do also allow for amendments and corrections to the final observation to take place. We therefore limit the list of statuses which can be used to the following - final; amended; corrected

2. category – The classification of the type of observation e.g. exam, survey, vital-signs etc. We require that the FHIR Observation category is always populated. There is also an option to provide additional local categories to enable FHIR searching on local categories.

3. code – This is the type of observation. We state a preferred binding on this field of the SNOMED concept: 363787002 (observable entity). This is in recognition of the large amount of local code sets which are currently in use and the difficulties which data providers may have mapping their local codes to SNOMED. Should you wish to use a local code set to populate this field, as detailed in the conformance section of this implementation guide, you must contact us for explicit approval to do so.

4. subject – Every observation must be linked to a patient.

5. effective – An important field to provide details of the time/time period during which the observation was taken.

Must Support fields

In addition the following fields are "Must Support" - ie they must be populated if relevant and known.

1. identifier - A Local Id should be provided, such that could be quoted if manually getting in touch to find out more.

2. encounter – 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 but still be tied to the context of the encounter (e.g. pre-admission laboratory tests). For some observations it may be important to know the link between an observation and a particular encounter.

3. performer - We limit this field to reference practitioner / practitionerRole/ CareTeam resources only. The organization responsible for the observation can be obtained via the provenance tag.

4. value[x] – Is used to house simple results. We cannot make the field mandatory, as there maybe occasions where a result is missing (see dataAbsentReason below) or the result may be housed within the component field instead.

5. dataAbsentReason - The reason why the result is missing, this is valuable if a value has not been obtained for some reason e.g. a patient refused. This field can only be provided when there is no value present.

6. interpretation - This is also known as the ‘abnormal flag’ and is regularly recorded alongside the actual result. It is used to signal the meaning of the result.

7. note - Comments in addition to the result are often recorded for observations, it is therefore important to provide this field when available to give the consumer the full result information.

8. bodySite - A long list of SNOMED codes which represent the observed parts of the body.

9. referenceRange - To aid the interpretation of a result, it is important to include the reference range.

10. component – The component field is used to house multiple code/value pairs which make up a single result, such as systolic and diastolic measurements which in combination represent blood pressure. If the display order of values held in the component field has importance, then they should be provided in the order in which they should be displayed.

Optional fields

Other fields are optional and may be populated if known - on the understanding that not all data consumers will necessarily make use of them. Points of note include:

• method – Option to provide the mechanism used to perform the observation.

• specimen – Opportunity to provide a link to a specimen resource from which the observation was obtained.

• device – Opportunity to provide a link to a device resource from which was used to obtain the observation.

• bodyStructureR5 (extension) - Indicates the body structure on the subject's body where the observation was made (i.e. the target site). This is a R5 backport.

Discouraged or Removed fields

• basedOn – This field is discouraged as it does not appear to provide information which would be beneficial in a shared care record. It also allows references to a raft of request/order resources which introduces a lot of complexity for a data consumer.

• partOf – This field is discouraged as it does not appear to provide information which would be beneficial in a shared care record. It also allows references to a raft of request/order resources which introduces a lot of complexity for a data consumer.

• issued – This field has been removed as this information can be taken from the mandatory meta.lastUpdated field, and to also avoid any confusion with the other date fields.

• focus - Removed.

• Differential Table
• Key Elements Table
• Snapshot Table
• Statistics/References
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This structure is derived from UKCoreObservation

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Observation		0..*	UKCoreObservation	Measurements and simple assertions
id	S	0..1	id	Logical id of this artifact
meta
id		0..0
versionId	S	0..1	id	Version specific identifier
lastUpdated	S	0..1	instant	MANDATORY except in Contained Resources. When the resource version last changed.
profile	S	0..*	canonical(StructureDefinition)	Profiles this resource claims to conform to. Should list (i) this profile (ii) base profile for this resource.
security		0..*	Coding	DISCOURAGED - may not be honoured by Data Consumers
Slices for tag		0..*	Coding	Tags applied to this resource Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system
tag:Source	S	0..1	Coding	MANDATORY except in Contained Resources. The Data Provider Id (and display text) of the system supplying the data
id		0..0
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: https://fhir.interweavedigital.nhs.uk/Source
version		0..0
code	S	1..1	code	The Data Provider Id of the system supplying the data
display	S	1..1	string	Name of the system supplying the data
tag:Provenance	S	0..1	Coding	MANDATORY except in Contained Resources. The ODS Code (and display text) of the organisation responsible for the data
id		0..0
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: https://fhir.interweavedigital.nhs.uk/Provenance
version		0..0
code	S	1..1	code	The ODS Code of the organisation responsible for the data
display	S	1..1	string	Name of the organisation supplying the data
implicitRules		0..1	uri	DISCOURAGED - may not be honoured by Data Consumers
language		0..1	code	English is assumed (not currently a multi-lingual implementation)
text		0..1	Narrative	DISCOURAGED - the preferred approach is to offer structured data fields which a Data Consumer can then render and present in a manner most suited to its users
Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
extension:triggeredByR5		0..0
identifier	S	0..*	Identifier	Business Identifier for observation
assigner		0..1	Reference(InterweaveOrganization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
basedOn		0..*	Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest)	DISCOURAGED - This field does not appear to provide information which would be beneficial in a shared care record. It also allows references to a raft of request/order resources which introduces a lot of complexity for a data consumer.
partOf		0..*	Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy)	DISCOURAGED - This field does not appear to provide information which would be beneficial in a shared care record. It also allows references to a raft of request/order resources which introduces a lot of complexity for a data consumer.
Slices for category		1..*	CodeableConcept	A code that classifies the general type of observation being made. Slice: Unordered, Open by value:coding.system
category:All Slices				Content/Rules for all slices
id		0..0
coding
id		0..0
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system
version		0..0
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display		1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
category:observationCategory		1..1	CodeableConcept	A code that classifies the general type of observation being made. Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (required): Codes for high level observation categories.
id		0..0
coding
id		0..0
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display		1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
code
id		0..0
coding
id		0..0
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display		1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
subject		1..1	Reference(InterweavePatient)	Who and / or what the observation is about.
id		0..0
reference		1..1	string	Reference to a resource (could be Contained)
identifier		0..1	Identifier	If relevant could include an id
display		1..1	string	Description of the referenced resource
focus		0..0
encounter	S	0..1	Reference(InterweaveEncounter)	Healthcare event during which this observation is made
effective[x]		1..1		This is the time/time period during which the observation was taken.
effectiveDateTime			dateTime
effectivePeriod			Period
effectiveInstant			instant
issued		0..0
performer		0..*	Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | CareTeam)	Who is responsible for the observation.
dataAbsentReason	S	0..1	CodeableConcept	Why the result is missing Binding: DataAbsentReason (required)
id		0..0
coding
id		0..0
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display		1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
interpretation	S	0..*	CodeableConcept	High, low, normal, etc. Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (required)
id		0..0
coding
id		0..0
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display		1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
note	S	0..1	Annotation	Comments about the observation
bodySite	S	0..1	CodeableConcept	Observed body part Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (required)
id		0..0
coding
id		0..0
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display		1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
method
id		0..0
coding
id		0..0
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display		1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
referenceRange	S	0..*	BackboneElement	Provides guide for interpretation
id		0..0
hasMember		0..0
derivedFrom		0..*	Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence)	DISCOURAGED - This field does not appear to provide information which would be beneficial in a shared care record. It also allows references to a raft of request/order resources which introduces a lot of complexity for a data consumer.
component
code	S	1..1	CodeableConcept	Type of component observation (code / type)
id		0..0
coding
id		0..0
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display		1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
value[x]	S	0..1	Quantity, CodeableConcept, string, boolean, integer, Range, Ratio, SampledData, time, dateTime, Period	Actual component result
dataAbsentReason	S	0..1	CodeableConcept	Why the component result is missing Binding: DataAbsentReason (required)
id		0..0
coding
id		0..0
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display		1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
interpretation	S	0..*	CodeableConcept	High, low, normal, etc. Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (required)
id		0..0
coding
id		0..0
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display		1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
referenceRange	S	0..*		Provides guide for interpretation of component result
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path	Conformance	ValueSet	URI
Observation.category:observationCategory	required	ObservationCategoryCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category from the FHIR Standard
Observation.dataAbsentReason	required	DataAbsentReason http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason from the FHIR Standard
Observation.interpretation	required	ObservationInterpretationCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation from the FHIR Standard
Observation.bodySite	required	SNOMEDCTBodyStructures http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/body-site from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.dataAbsentReason	required	DataAbsentReason http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.interpretation	required	ObservationInterpretationCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation from the FHIR Standard

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Observation	C	0..*	UKCoreObservation	Measurements and simple assertions obs-6: dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present obs-7: If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present
id	SΣ	0..1	id	Logical id of this artifact
meta	Σ	0..1	Meta	Metadata about the resource
versionId	SΣ	0..1	id	Version specific identifier
lastUpdated	SΣ	0..1	instant	MANDATORY except in Contained Resources. When the resource version last changed.
profile	SΣ	0..*	canonical(StructureDefinition)	Profiles this resource claims to conform to. Should list (i) this profile (ii) base profile for this resource.
security	Σ	0..*	Coding	DISCOURAGED - may not be honoured by Data Consumers Binding: All Security Labels (extensible): Security Labels from the Healthcare Privacy and Security Classification System.
Slices for tag	Σ	0..*	Coding	Tags applied to this resource Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system Binding: CommonTags (example): Codes that represent various types of tags, commonly workflow-related; e.g. "Needs review by Dr. Jones".
tag:Source	SΣ	0..1	Coding	MANDATORY except in Contained Resources. The Data Provider Id (and display text) of the system supplying the data Binding: CommonTags (example): Codes that represent various types of tags, commonly workflow-related; e.g. "Needs review by Dr. Jones".
system	Σ	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: https://fhir.interweavedigital.nhs.uk/Source
code	SΣ	1..1	code	The Data Provider Id of the system supplying the data
display	SΣ	1..1	string	Name of the system supplying the data
tag:Provenance	SΣ	0..1	Coding	MANDATORY except in Contained Resources. The ODS Code (and display text) of the organisation responsible for the data Binding: CommonTags (example): Codes that represent various types of tags, commonly workflow-related; e.g. "Needs review by Dr. Jones".
system	Σ	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: https://fhir.interweavedigital.nhs.uk/Provenance
code	SΣ	1..1	code	The ODS Code of the organisation responsible for the data
display	SΣ	1..1	string	Name of the organisation supplying the data
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	DISCOURAGED - may not be honoured by Data Consumers
language		0..1	code	English is assumed (not currently a multi-lingual implementation) Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language. Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
text		0..1	Narrative	DISCOURAGED - the preferred approach is to offer structured data fields which a Data Consumer can then render and present in a manner most suited to its users
Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
bodyStructureR5		0..1	Reference(BodyStructure)	Observed body structure. This is a R5 backport. URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.bodyStructure
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier	SΣ	0..*	Identifier	Business Identifier for observation
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
assigner	Σ	0..1	Reference(InterweaveOrganization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
basedOn	Σ	0..*	Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest)	DISCOURAGED - This field does not appear to provide information which would be beneficial in a shared care record. It also allows references to a raft of request/order resources which introduces a lot of complexity for a data consumer.
partOf	Σ	0..*	Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy)	DISCOURAGED - This field does not appear to provide information which would be beneficial in a shared care record. It also allows references to a raft of request/order resources which introduces a lot of complexity for a data consumer.
status	?!SΣ	1..1	code	The status of the result value. Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.
Slices for category	S	1..*	CodeableConcept	A code that classifies the general type of observation being made. Slice: Unordered, Open by value:coding.system Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
category:All Slices				Content/Rules for all slices
category:observationCategory	S	1..1	CodeableConcept	A code that classifies the general type of observation being made. Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (required): Codes for high level observation categories.
code	SΣ	1..1	CodeableConcept	The type of observation (code / type). Binding: UK Core Observation Type (preferred): A code from the SNOMED Clinical Terminology UK coding system describing a type of observation
subject	SΣ	1..1	Reference(InterweavePatient)	Who and / or what the observation is about.
reference	ΣC	1..1	string	Reference to a resource (could be Contained)
identifier	Σ	0..1	Identifier	If relevant could include an id
display	Σ	1..1	string	Description of the referenced resource
encounter	SΣ	0..1	Reference(InterweaveEncounter)	Healthcare event during which this observation is made
effective[x]	SΣ	1..1		This is the time/time period during which the observation was taken.
effectiveDateTime			dateTime
effectivePeriod			Period
effectiveInstant			instant
performer	SΣ	0..*	Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | CareTeam)	Who is responsible for the observation.
value[x]	SΣC	0..1		The actual observed result.
valueQuantity			Quantity
valueCodeableConcept			CodeableConcept
valueString			string
valueBoolean			boolean
valueInteger			integer
valueRange			Range
valueRatio			Ratio
valueSampledData			SampledData
valueTime			time
valueDateTime			dateTime
valuePeriod			Period
dataAbsentReason	SC	0..1	CodeableConcept	Why the result is missing Binding: DataAbsentReason (required)
interpretation	S	0..*	CodeableConcept	High, low, normal, etc. Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (required)
note	S	0..1	Annotation	Comments about the observation
bodySite	S	0..1	CodeableConcept	Observed body part Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (required)
referenceRange	SC	0..*	BackboneElement	Provides guide for interpretation obs-3: Must have at least a low or a high or text
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
derivedFrom	Σ	0..*	Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence)	DISCOURAGED - This field does not appear to provide information which would be beneficial in a shared care record. It also allows references to a raft of request/order resources which introduces a lot of complexity for a data consumer.
component	SΣ	0..*	BackboneElement	Component / sub results.
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
code	SΣ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Type of component observation (code / type) Binding: UK Core Observation Type (preferred): A code from the SNOMED Clinical Terminology UK coding system describing a type of observation
value[x]	SΣ	0..1		Actual component result
valueQuantity			Quantity
valueCodeableConcept			CodeableConcept
valueString			string
valueBoolean			boolean
valueInteger			integer
valueRange			Range
valueRatio			Ratio
valueSampledData			SampledData
valueTime			time
valueDateTime			dateTime
valuePeriod			Period
dataAbsentReason	SC	0..1	CodeableConcept	Why the component result is missing Binding: DataAbsentReason (required)
interpretation	S	0..*	CodeableConcept	High, low, normal, etc. Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (required)
referenceRange	S	0..*	See referenceRange (Observation)	Provides guide for interpretation of component result
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet	URI
Observation.meta.security	extensible	All Security Labels http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/security-labels from the FHIR Standard
Observation.meta.tag	example	CommonTags http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/common-tags from the FHIR Standard
Observation.meta.tag:Source	example	CommonTags http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/common-tags from the FHIR Standard
Observation.meta.tag:Provenance	example	CommonTags http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/common-tags from the FHIR Standard
Observation.language	preferred	CommonLanguages Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages from the FHIR Standard
Observation.extension:triggeredByR5.extension:type.value[x]	required	http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-triggeredbytype http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-triggeredbytype
Observation.identifier.use	required	IdentifierUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Observation.status	required	ObservationStatus http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-status|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Observation.category	preferred	ObservationCategoryCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category from the FHIR Standard
Observation.category:observationCategory	required	ObservationCategoryCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category from the FHIR Standard
Observation.code	preferred	UKCoreObservationType https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/ValueSet/UKCore-ObservationType from this IG
Observation.dataAbsentReason	required	DataAbsentReason http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason from the FHIR Standard
Observation.interpretation	required	ObservationInterpretationCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation from the FHIR Standard
Observation.bodySite	required	SNOMEDCTBodyStructures http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/body-site from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.code	preferred	UKCoreObservationType https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/ValueSet/UKCore-ObservationType from this IG
Observation.component.dataAbsentReason	required	DataAbsentReason http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.interpretation	required	ObservationInterpretationCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation from the FHIR Standard

Constraints

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()
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()

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Observation	C	0..*	UKCoreObservation	Measurements and simple assertions obs-6: dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present obs-7: If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present
id	SΣ	0..1	id	Logical id of this artifact
meta	Σ	0..1	Meta	Metadata about the resource
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
versionId	SΣ	0..1	id	Version specific identifier
lastUpdated	SΣ	0..1	instant	MANDATORY except in Contained Resources. When the resource version last changed.
source	Σ	0..1	uri	Identifies where the resource comes from
profile	SΣ	0..*	canonical(StructureDefinition)	Profiles this resource claims to conform to. Should list (i) this profile (ii) base profile for this resource.
security	Σ	0..*	Coding	DISCOURAGED - may not be honoured by Data Consumers Binding: All Security Labels (extensible): Security Labels from the Healthcare Privacy and Security Classification System.
Slices for tag	Σ	0..*	Coding	Tags applied to this resource Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system Binding: CommonTags (example): Codes that represent various types of tags, commonly workflow-related; e.g. "Needs review by Dr. Jones".
tag:Source	SΣ	0..1	Coding	MANDATORY except in Contained Resources. The Data Provider Id (and display text) of the system supplying the data Binding: CommonTags (example): Codes that represent various types of tags, commonly workflow-related; e.g. "Needs review by Dr. Jones".
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
system	Σ	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: https://fhir.interweavedigital.nhs.uk/Source
code	SΣ	1..1	code	The Data Provider Id of the system supplying the data
display	SΣ	1..1	string	Name of the system supplying the data
userSelected	Σ	0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
tag:Provenance	SΣ	0..1	Coding	MANDATORY except in Contained Resources. The ODS Code (and display text) of the organisation responsible for the data Binding: CommonTags (example): Codes that represent various types of tags, commonly workflow-related; e.g. "Needs review by Dr. Jones".
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
system	Σ	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: https://fhir.interweavedigital.nhs.uk/Provenance
code	SΣ	1..1	code	The ODS Code of the organisation responsible for the data
display	SΣ	1..1	string	Name of the organisation supplying the data
userSelected	Σ	0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	DISCOURAGED - may not be honoured by Data Consumers
language		0..1	code	English is assumed (not currently a multi-lingual implementation) Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language. Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
text		0..1	Narrative	DISCOURAGED - the preferred approach is to offer structured data fields which a Data Consumer can then render and present in a manner most suited to its users
contained		0..*	Resource	Contained, inline Resources
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
bodyStructureR5		0..1	Reference(BodyStructure)	Observed body structure. This is a R5 backport. URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.bodyStructure
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier	SΣ	0..*	Identifier	Business Identifier for observation
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
system	Σ	0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value	Σ	0..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	Σ	0..1	Reference(InterweaveOrganization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
basedOn	Σ	0..*	Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest)	DISCOURAGED - This field does not appear to provide information which would be beneficial in a shared care record. It also allows references to a raft of request/order resources which introduces a lot of complexity for a data consumer.
partOf	Σ	0..*	Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy)	DISCOURAGED - This field does not appear to provide information which would be beneficial in a shared care record. It also allows references to a raft of request/order resources which introduces a lot of complexity for a data consumer.
status	?!SΣ	1..1	code	The status of the result value. Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.
Slices for category	S	1..*	CodeableConcept	A code that classifies the general type of observation being made. Slice: Unordered, Open by value:coding.system Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
category:All Slices				Content/Rules for all slices
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
coding	Σ	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
system	Σ	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system
code	Σ	1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display	Σ	1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected	Σ	0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text	Σ	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
category:observationCategory	S	1..1	CodeableConcept	A code that classifies the general type of observation being made. Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (required): Codes for high level observation categories.
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
coding	Σ	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
system	Σ	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
version	Σ	0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code	Σ	1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display	Σ	1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected	Σ	0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text	Σ	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
code	SΣ	1..1	CodeableConcept	The type of observation (code / type). Binding: UK Core Observation Type (preferred): A code from the SNOMED Clinical Terminology UK coding system describing a type of observation
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
coding	Σ	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
system	Σ	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system
version	Σ	0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code	Σ	1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display	Σ	1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected	Σ	0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text	Σ	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
subject	SΣ	1..1	Reference(InterweavePatient)	Who and / or what the observation is about.
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
reference	ΣC	1..1	string	Reference to a resource (could be Contained)
type	Σ	0..1	uri	Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient") Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
identifier	Σ	0..1	Identifier	If relevant could include an id
display	Σ	1..1	string	Description of the referenced resource
encounter	SΣ	0..1	Reference(InterweaveEncounter)	Healthcare event during which this observation is made
effective[x]	SΣ	1..1		This is the time/time period during which the observation was taken.
effectiveDateTime			dateTime
effectivePeriod			Period
effectiveInstant			instant
performer	SΣ	0..*	Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | CareTeam)	Who is responsible for the observation.
value[x]	SΣC	0..1		The actual observed result.
valueQuantity			Quantity
valueCodeableConcept			CodeableConcept
valueString			string
valueBoolean			boolean
valueInteger			integer
valueRange			Range
valueRatio			Ratio
valueSampledData			SampledData
valueTime			time
valueDateTime			dateTime
valuePeriod			Period
dataAbsentReason	SC	0..1	CodeableConcept	Why the result is missing Binding: DataAbsentReason (required)
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
coding	Σ	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
system	Σ	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system
version	Σ	0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code	Σ	1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display	Σ	1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected	Σ	0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text	Σ	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
interpretation	S	0..*	CodeableConcept	High, low, normal, etc. Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (required)
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
coding	Σ	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
system	Σ	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system
version	Σ	0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code	Σ	1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display	Σ	1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected	Σ	0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text	Σ	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
note	S	0..1	Annotation	Comments about the observation
bodySite	S	0..1	CodeableConcept	Observed body part Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (required)
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
coding	Σ	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
system	Σ	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system
version	Σ	0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code	Σ	1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display	Σ	1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected	Σ	0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text	Σ	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
method		0..1	CodeableConcept	How it was done Binding: ObservationMethods (preferred): Methods for simple observations.
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
coding	Σ	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
system	Σ	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system
version	Σ	0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code	Σ	1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display	Σ	1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected	Σ	0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text	Σ	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
specimen		0..1	Reference(Specimen)	Specimen used for this observation
device		0..1	Reference(Device | DeviceMetric)	(Measurement) Device
referenceRange	SC	0..*	BackboneElement	Provides guide for interpretation obs-3: Must have at least a low or a high or text
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
low	C	0..1	SimpleQuantity	Low Range, if relevant
high	C	0..1	SimpleQuantity	High Range, if relevant
type		0..1	CodeableConcept	Reference range qualifier Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes (preferred): Code for the meaning of a reference range.
appliesTo		0..*	CodeableConcept	Reference range population Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes (example): Codes identifying the population the reference range applies to.
age		0..1	Range	Applicable age range, if relevant
text		0..1	string	Text based reference range in an observation
derivedFrom	Σ	0..*	Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence)	DISCOURAGED - This field does not appear to provide information which would be beneficial in a shared care record. It also allows references to a raft of request/order resources which introduces a lot of complexity for a data consumer.
component	SΣ	0..*	BackboneElement	Component / sub results.
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
code	SΣ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Type of component observation (code / type) Binding: UK Core Observation Type (preferred): A code from the SNOMED Clinical Terminology UK coding system describing a type of observation
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
coding	Σ	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
system	Σ	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system
version	Σ	0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code	Σ	1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display	Σ	1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected	Σ	0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text	Σ	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
value[x]	SΣ	0..1		Actual component result
valueQuantity			Quantity
valueCodeableConcept			CodeableConcept
valueString			string
valueBoolean			boolean
valueInteger			integer
valueRange			Range
valueRatio			Ratio
valueSampledData			SampledData
valueTime			time
valueDateTime			dateTime
valuePeriod			Period
dataAbsentReason	SC	0..1	CodeableConcept	Why the component result is missing Binding: DataAbsentReason (required)
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
coding	Σ	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
system	Σ	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system
version	Σ	0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code	Σ	1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display	Σ	1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected	Σ	0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text	Σ	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
interpretation	S	0..*	CodeableConcept	High, low, normal, etc. Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (required)
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
coding	Σ	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
system	Σ	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system
version	Σ	0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code	Σ	1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display	Σ	1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected	Σ	0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text	Σ	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
referenceRange	S	0..*	See referenceRange (Observation)	Provides guide for interpretation of component result
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet	URI
Observation.meta.security	extensible	All Security Labels http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/security-labels from the FHIR Standard
Observation.meta.tag	example	CommonTags http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/common-tags from the FHIR Standard
Observation.meta.tag:Source	example	CommonTags http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/common-tags from the FHIR Standard
Observation.meta.tag:Provenance	example	CommonTags http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/common-tags from the FHIR Standard
Observation.language	preferred	CommonLanguages Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages from the FHIR Standard
Observation.extension:triggeredByR5.extension:type.value[x]	required	http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-triggeredbytype http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-triggeredbytype
Observation.identifier.use	required	IdentifierUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Observation.identifier.type	extensible	Identifier Type Codes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type from the FHIR Standard
Observation.status	required	ObservationStatus http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-status|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Observation.category	preferred	ObservationCategoryCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category from the FHIR Standard
Observation.category:observationCategory	required	ObservationCategoryCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category from the FHIR Standard
Observation.code	preferred	UKCoreObservationType https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/ValueSet/UKCore-ObservationType from this IG
Observation.subject.type	extensible	ResourceType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-types from the FHIR Standard
Observation.dataAbsentReason	required	DataAbsentReason http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason from the FHIR Standard
Observation.interpretation	required	ObservationInterpretationCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation from the FHIR Standard
Observation.bodySite	required	SNOMEDCTBodyStructures http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/body-site from the FHIR Standard
Observation.method	preferred	ObservationMethods http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-methods from the FHIR Standard
Observation.referenceRange.type	preferred	ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-meaning from the FHIR Standard
Observation.referenceRange.appliesTo	example	ObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-appliesto from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.code	preferred	UKCoreObservationType https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/ValueSet/UKCore-ObservationType from this IG
Observation.component.dataAbsentReason	required	DataAbsentReason http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.interpretation	required	ObservationInterpretationCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation from the FHIR Standard

Constraints

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()
obs-3	error	Observation.referenceRange	Must have at least a low or a high or text : low.exists() or high.exists() or text.exists()
obs-6	error	Observation	dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present : dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7	error	Observation	If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present : value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()

Differential View

This structure is derived from UKCoreObservation

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Observation		0..*	UKCoreObservation	Measurements and simple assertions
id	S	0..1	id	Logical id of this artifact
meta
id		0..0
versionId	S	0..1	id	Version specific identifier
lastUpdated	S	0..1	instant	MANDATORY except in Contained Resources. When the resource version last changed.
profile	S	0..*	canonical(StructureDefinition)	Profiles this resource claims to conform to. Should list (i) this profile (ii) base profile for this resource.
security		0..*	Coding	DISCOURAGED - may not be honoured by Data Consumers
Slices for tag		0..*	Coding	Tags applied to this resource Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system
tag:Source	S	0..1	Coding	MANDATORY except in Contained Resources. The Data Provider Id (and display text) of the system supplying the data
id		0..0
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: https://fhir.interweavedigital.nhs.uk/Source
version		0..0
code	S	1..1	code	The Data Provider Id of the system supplying the data
display	S	1..1	string	Name of the system supplying the data
tag:Provenance	S	0..1	Coding	MANDATORY except in Contained Resources. The ODS Code (and display text) of the organisation responsible for the data
id		0..0
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: https://fhir.interweavedigital.nhs.uk/Provenance
version		0..0
code	S	1..1	code	The ODS Code of the organisation responsible for the data
display	S	1..1	string	Name of the organisation supplying the data
implicitRules		0..1	uri	DISCOURAGED - may not be honoured by Data Consumers
language		0..1	code	English is assumed (not currently a multi-lingual implementation)
text		0..1	Narrative	DISCOURAGED - the preferred approach is to offer structured data fields which a Data Consumer can then render and present in a manner most suited to its users
Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
extension:triggeredByR5		0..0
identifier	S	0..*	Identifier	Business Identifier for observation
assigner		0..1	Reference(InterweaveOrganization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
basedOn		0..*	Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest)	DISCOURAGED - This field does not appear to provide information which would be beneficial in a shared care record. It also allows references to a raft of request/order resources which introduces a lot of complexity for a data consumer.
partOf		0..*	Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy)	DISCOURAGED - This field does not appear to provide information which would be beneficial in a shared care record. It also allows references to a raft of request/order resources which introduces a lot of complexity for a data consumer.
Slices for category		1..*	CodeableConcept	A code that classifies the general type of observation being made. Slice: Unordered, Open by value:coding.system
category:All Slices				Content/Rules for all slices
id		0..0
coding
id		0..0
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system
version		0..0
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display		1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
category:observationCategory		1..1	CodeableConcept	A code that classifies the general type of observation being made. Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (required): Codes for high level observation categories.
id		0..0
coding
id		0..0
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display		1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
code
id		0..0
coding
id		0..0
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display		1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
subject		1..1	Reference(InterweavePatient)	Who and / or what the observation is about.
id		0..0
reference		1..1	string	Reference to a resource (could be Contained)
identifier		0..1	Identifier	If relevant could include an id
display		1..1	string	Description of the referenced resource
focus		0..0
encounter	S	0..1	Reference(InterweaveEncounter)	Healthcare event during which this observation is made
effective[x]		1..1		This is the time/time period during which the observation was taken.
effectiveDateTime			dateTime
effectivePeriod			Period
effectiveInstant			instant
issued		0..0
performer		0..*	Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | CareTeam)	Who is responsible for the observation.
dataAbsentReason	S	0..1	CodeableConcept	Why the result is missing Binding: DataAbsentReason (required)
id		0..0
coding
id		0..0
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display		1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
interpretation	S	0..*	CodeableConcept	High, low, normal, etc. Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (required)
id		0..0
coding
id		0..0
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display		1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
note	S	0..1	Annotation	Comments about the observation
bodySite	S	0..1	CodeableConcept	Observed body part Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (required)
id		0..0
coding
id		0..0
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display		1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
method
id		0..0
coding
id		0..0
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display		1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
referenceRange	S	0..*	BackboneElement	Provides guide for interpretation
id		0..0
hasMember		0..0
derivedFrom		0..*	Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence)	DISCOURAGED - This field does not appear to provide information which would be beneficial in a shared care record. It also allows references to a raft of request/order resources which introduces a lot of complexity for a data consumer.
component
code	S	1..1	CodeableConcept	Type of component observation (code / type)
id		0..0
coding
id		0..0
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display		1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
value[x]	S	0..1	Quantity, CodeableConcept, string, boolean, integer, Range, Ratio, SampledData, time, dateTime, Period	Actual component result
dataAbsentReason	S	0..1	CodeableConcept	Why the component result is missing Binding: DataAbsentReason (required)
id		0..0
coding
id		0..0
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display		1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
interpretation	S	0..*	CodeableConcept	High, low, normal, etc. Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (required)
id		0..0
coding
id		0..0
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display		1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
referenceRange	S	0..*		Provides guide for interpretation of component result
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path	Conformance	ValueSet	URI
Observation.category:observationCategory	required	ObservationCategoryCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category from the FHIR Standard
Observation.dataAbsentReason	required	DataAbsentReason http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason from the FHIR Standard
Observation.interpretation	required	ObservationInterpretationCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation from the FHIR Standard
Observation.bodySite	required	SNOMEDCTBodyStructures http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/body-site from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.dataAbsentReason	required	DataAbsentReason http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.interpretation	required	ObservationInterpretationCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation from the FHIR Standard

Key Elements View

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Observation	C	0..*	UKCoreObservation	Measurements and simple assertions obs-6: dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present obs-7: If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present
id	SΣ	0..1	id	Logical id of this artifact
meta	Σ	0..1	Meta	Metadata about the resource
versionId	SΣ	0..1	id	Version specific identifier
lastUpdated	SΣ	0..1	instant	MANDATORY except in Contained Resources. When the resource version last changed.
profile	SΣ	0..*	canonical(StructureDefinition)	Profiles this resource claims to conform to. Should list (i) this profile (ii) base profile for this resource.
security	Σ	0..*	Coding	DISCOURAGED - may not be honoured by Data Consumers Binding: All Security Labels (extensible): Security Labels from the Healthcare Privacy and Security Classification System.
Slices for tag	Σ	0..*	Coding	Tags applied to this resource Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system Binding: CommonTags (example): Codes that represent various types of tags, commonly workflow-related; e.g. "Needs review by Dr. Jones".
tag:Source	SΣ	0..1	Coding	MANDATORY except in Contained Resources. The Data Provider Id (and display text) of the system supplying the data Binding: CommonTags (example): Codes that represent various types of tags, commonly workflow-related; e.g. "Needs review by Dr. Jones".
system	Σ	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: https://fhir.interweavedigital.nhs.uk/Source
code	SΣ	1..1	code	The Data Provider Id of the system supplying the data
display	SΣ	1..1	string	Name of the system supplying the data
tag:Provenance	SΣ	0..1	Coding	MANDATORY except in Contained Resources. The ODS Code (and display text) of the organisation responsible for the data Binding: CommonTags (example): Codes that represent various types of tags, commonly workflow-related; e.g. "Needs review by Dr. Jones".
system	Σ	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: https://fhir.interweavedigital.nhs.uk/Provenance
code	SΣ	1..1	code	The ODS Code of the organisation responsible for the data
display	SΣ	1..1	string	Name of the organisation supplying the data
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	DISCOURAGED - may not be honoured by Data Consumers
language		0..1	code	English is assumed (not currently a multi-lingual implementation) Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language. Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
text		0..1	Narrative	DISCOURAGED - the preferred approach is to offer structured data fields which a Data Consumer can then render and present in a manner most suited to its users
Slices for extension				Content/Rules for all slices
bodyStructureR5		0..1	Reference(BodyStructure)	Observed body structure. This is a R5 backport. URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.bodyStructure
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier	SΣ	0..*	Identifier	Business Identifier for observation
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
assigner	Σ	0..1	Reference(InterweaveOrganization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
basedOn	Σ	0..*	Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest)	DISCOURAGED - This field does not appear to provide information which would be beneficial in a shared care record. It also allows references to a raft of request/order resources which introduces a lot of complexity for a data consumer.
partOf	Σ	0..*	Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy)	DISCOURAGED - This field does not appear to provide information which would be beneficial in a shared care record. It also allows references to a raft of request/order resources which introduces a lot of complexity for a data consumer.
status	?!SΣ	1..1	code	The status of the result value. Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.
Slices for category	S	1..*	CodeableConcept	A code that classifies the general type of observation being made. Slice: Unordered, Open by value:coding.system Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
category:All Slices				Content/Rules for all slices
category:observationCategory	S	1..1	CodeableConcept	A code that classifies the general type of observation being made. Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (required): Codes for high level observation categories.
code	SΣ	1..1	CodeableConcept	The type of observation (code / type). Binding: UK Core Observation Type (preferred): A code from the SNOMED Clinical Terminology UK coding system describing a type of observation
subject	SΣ	1..1	Reference(InterweavePatient)	Who and / or what the observation is about.
reference	ΣC	1..1	string	Reference to a resource (could be Contained)
identifier	Σ	0..1	Identifier	If relevant could include an id
display	Σ	1..1	string	Description of the referenced resource
encounter	SΣ	0..1	Reference(InterweaveEncounter)	Healthcare event during which this observation is made
effective[x]	SΣ	1..1		This is the time/time period during which the observation was taken.
effectiveDateTime			dateTime
effectivePeriod			Period
effectiveInstant			instant
performer	SΣ	0..*	Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | CareTeam)	Who is responsible for the observation.
value[x]	SΣC	0..1		The actual observed result.
valueQuantity			Quantity
valueCodeableConcept			CodeableConcept
valueString			string
valueBoolean			boolean
valueInteger			integer
valueRange			Range
valueRatio			Ratio
valueSampledData			SampledData
valueTime			time
valueDateTime			dateTime
valuePeriod			Period
dataAbsentReason	SC	0..1	CodeableConcept	Why the result is missing Binding: DataAbsentReason (required)
interpretation	S	0..*	CodeableConcept	High, low, normal, etc. Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (required)
note	S	0..1	Annotation	Comments about the observation
bodySite	S	0..1	CodeableConcept	Observed body part Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (required)
referenceRange	SC	0..*	BackboneElement	Provides guide for interpretation obs-3: Must have at least a low or a high or text
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
derivedFrom	Σ	0..*	Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence)	DISCOURAGED - This field does not appear to provide information which would be beneficial in a shared care record. It also allows references to a raft of request/order resources which introduces a lot of complexity for a data consumer.
component	SΣ	0..*	BackboneElement	Component / sub results.
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
code	SΣ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Type of component observation (code / type) Binding: UK Core Observation Type (preferred): A code from the SNOMED Clinical Terminology UK coding system describing a type of observation
value[x]	SΣ	0..1		Actual component result
valueQuantity			Quantity
valueCodeableConcept			CodeableConcept
valueString			string
valueBoolean			boolean
valueInteger			integer
valueRange			Range
valueRatio			Ratio
valueSampledData			SampledData
valueTime			time
valueDateTime			dateTime
valuePeriod			Period
dataAbsentReason	SC	0..1	CodeableConcept	Why the component result is missing Binding: DataAbsentReason (required)
interpretation	S	0..*	CodeableConcept	High, low, normal, etc. Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (required)
referenceRange	S	0..*	See referenceRange (Observation)	Provides guide for interpretation of component result
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet	URI
Observation.meta.security	extensible	All Security Labels http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/security-labels from the FHIR Standard
Observation.meta.tag	example	CommonTags http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/common-tags from the FHIR Standard
Observation.meta.tag:Source	example	CommonTags http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/common-tags from the FHIR Standard
Observation.meta.tag:Provenance	example	CommonTags http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/common-tags from the FHIR Standard
Observation.language	preferred	CommonLanguages Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages from the FHIR Standard
Observation.extension:triggeredByR5.extension:type.value[x]	required	http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-triggeredbytype http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-triggeredbytype
Observation.identifier.use	required	IdentifierUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Observation.status	required	ObservationStatus http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-status|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Observation.category	preferred	ObservationCategoryCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category from the FHIR Standard
Observation.category:observationCategory	required	ObservationCategoryCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category from the FHIR Standard
Observation.code	preferred	UKCoreObservationType https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/ValueSet/UKCore-ObservationType from this IG
Observation.dataAbsentReason	required	DataAbsentReason http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason from the FHIR Standard
Observation.interpretation	required	ObservationInterpretationCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation from the FHIR Standard
Observation.bodySite	required	SNOMEDCTBodyStructures http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/body-site from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.code	preferred	UKCoreObservationType https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/ValueSet/UKCore-ObservationType from this IG
Observation.component.dataAbsentReason	required	DataAbsentReason http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.interpretation	required	ObservationInterpretationCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation from the FHIR Standard

Constraints

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()
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()

Snapshot View

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Observation	C	0..*	UKCoreObservation	Measurements and simple assertions obs-6: dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present obs-7: If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present
id	SΣ	0..1	id	Logical id of this artifact
meta	Σ	0..1	Meta	Metadata about the resource
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
versionId	SΣ	0..1	id	Version specific identifier
lastUpdated	SΣ	0..1	instant	MANDATORY except in Contained Resources. When the resource version last changed.
source	Σ	0..1	uri	Identifies where the resource comes from
profile	SΣ	0..*	canonical(StructureDefinition)	Profiles this resource claims to conform to. Should list (i) this profile (ii) base profile for this resource.
security	Σ	0..*	Coding	DISCOURAGED - may not be honoured by Data Consumers Binding: All Security Labels (extensible): Security Labels from the Healthcare Privacy and Security Classification System.
Slices for tag	Σ	0..*	Coding	Tags applied to this resource Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system Binding: CommonTags (example): Codes that represent various types of tags, commonly workflow-related; e.g. "Needs review by Dr. Jones".
tag:Source	SΣ	0..1	Coding	MANDATORY except in Contained Resources. The Data Provider Id (and display text) of the system supplying the data Binding: CommonTags (example): Codes that represent various types of tags, commonly workflow-related; e.g. "Needs review by Dr. Jones".
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
system	Σ	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: https://fhir.interweavedigital.nhs.uk/Source
code	SΣ	1..1	code	The Data Provider Id of the system supplying the data
display	SΣ	1..1	string	Name of the system supplying the data
userSelected	Σ	0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
tag:Provenance	SΣ	0..1	Coding	MANDATORY except in Contained Resources. The ODS Code (and display text) of the organisation responsible for the data Binding: CommonTags (example): Codes that represent various types of tags, commonly workflow-related; e.g. "Needs review by Dr. Jones".
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
system	Σ	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: https://fhir.interweavedigital.nhs.uk/Provenance
code	SΣ	1..1	code	The ODS Code of the organisation responsible for the data
display	SΣ	1..1	string	Name of the organisation supplying the data
userSelected	Σ	0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	DISCOURAGED - may not be honoured by Data Consumers
language		0..1	code	English is assumed (not currently a multi-lingual implementation) Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language. Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
text		0..1	Narrative	DISCOURAGED - the preferred approach is to offer structured data fields which a Data Consumer can then render and present in a manner most suited to its users
contained		0..*	Resource	Contained, inline Resources
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
bodyStructureR5		0..1	Reference(BodyStructure)	Observed body structure. This is a R5 backport. URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-Observation.bodyStructure
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier	SΣ	0..*	Identifier	Business Identifier for observation
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
system	Σ	0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value	Σ	0..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	Σ	0..1	Reference(InterweaveOrganization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
basedOn	Σ	0..*	Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest)	DISCOURAGED - This field does not appear to provide information which would be beneficial in a shared care record. It also allows references to a raft of request/order resources which introduces a lot of complexity for a data consumer.
partOf	Σ	0..*	Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy)	DISCOURAGED - This field does not appear to provide information which would be beneficial in a shared care record. It also allows references to a raft of request/order resources which introduces a lot of complexity for a data consumer.
status	?!SΣ	1..1	code	The status of the result value. Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.
Slices for category	S	1..*	CodeableConcept	A code that classifies the general type of observation being made. Slice: Unordered, Open by value:coding.system Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
category:All Slices				Content/Rules for all slices
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
coding	Σ	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
system	Σ	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system
code	Σ	1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display	Σ	1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected	Σ	0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text	Σ	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
category:observationCategory	S	1..1	CodeableConcept	A code that classifies the general type of observation being made. Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (required): Codes for high level observation categories.
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
coding	Σ	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
system	Σ	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
version	Σ	0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code	Σ	1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display	Σ	1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected	Σ	0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text	Σ	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
code	SΣ	1..1	CodeableConcept	The type of observation (code / type). Binding: UK Core Observation Type (preferred): A code from the SNOMED Clinical Terminology UK coding system describing a type of observation
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
coding	Σ	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
system	Σ	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system
version	Σ	0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code	Σ	1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display	Σ	1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected	Σ	0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text	Σ	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
subject	SΣ	1..1	Reference(InterweavePatient)	Who and / or what the observation is about.
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
reference	ΣC	1..1	string	Reference to a resource (could be Contained)
type	Σ	0..1	uri	Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient") Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
identifier	Σ	0..1	Identifier	If relevant could include an id
display	Σ	1..1	string	Description of the referenced resource
encounter	SΣ	0..1	Reference(InterweaveEncounter)	Healthcare event during which this observation is made
effective[x]	SΣ	1..1		This is the time/time period during which the observation was taken.
effectiveDateTime			dateTime
effectivePeriod			Period
effectiveInstant			instant
performer	SΣ	0..*	Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | CareTeam)	Who is responsible for the observation.
value[x]	SΣC	0..1		The actual observed result.
valueQuantity			Quantity
valueCodeableConcept			CodeableConcept
valueString			string
valueBoolean			boolean
valueInteger			integer
valueRange			Range
valueRatio			Ratio
valueSampledData			SampledData
valueTime			time
valueDateTime			dateTime
valuePeriod			Period
dataAbsentReason	SC	0..1	CodeableConcept	Why the result is missing Binding: DataAbsentReason (required)
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
coding	Σ	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
system	Σ	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system
version	Σ	0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code	Σ	1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display	Σ	1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected	Σ	0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text	Σ	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
interpretation	S	0..*	CodeableConcept	High, low, normal, etc. Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (required)
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
coding	Σ	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
system	Σ	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system
version	Σ	0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code	Σ	1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display	Σ	1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected	Σ	0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text	Σ	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
note	S	0..1	Annotation	Comments about the observation
bodySite	S	0..1	CodeableConcept	Observed body part Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (required)
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
coding	Σ	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
system	Σ	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system
version	Σ	0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code	Σ	1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display	Σ	1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected	Σ	0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text	Σ	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
method		0..1	CodeableConcept	How it was done Binding: ObservationMethods (preferred): Methods for simple observations.
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
coding	Σ	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
system	Σ	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system
version	Σ	0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code	Σ	1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display	Σ	1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected	Σ	0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text	Σ	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
specimen		0..1	Reference(Specimen)	Specimen used for this observation
device		0..1	Reference(Device | DeviceMetric)	(Measurement) Device
referenceRange	SC	0..*	BackboneElement	Provides guide for interpretation obs-3: Must have at least a low or a high or text
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
low	C	0..1	SimpleQuantity	Low Range, if relevant
high	C	0..1	SimpleQuantity	High Range, if relevant
type		0..1	CodeableConcept	Reference range qualifier Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes (preferred): Code for the meaning of a reference range.
appliesTo		0..*	CodeableConcept	Reference range population Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes (example): Codes identifying the population the reference range applies to.
age		0..1	Range	Applicable age range, if relevant
text		0..1	string	Text based reference range in an observation
derivedFrom	Σ	0..*	Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence)	DISCOURAGED - This field does not appear to provide information which would be beneficial in a shared care record. It also allows references to a raft of request/order resources which introduces a lot of complexity for a data consumer.
component	SΣ	0..*	BackboneElement	Component / sub results.
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
code	SΣ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Type of component observation (code / type) Binding: UK Core Observation Type (preferred): A code from the SNOMED Clinical Terminology UK coding system describing a type of observation
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
coding	Σ	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
system	Σ	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system
version	Σ	0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code	Σ	1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display	Σ	1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected	Σ	0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text	Σ	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
value[x]	SΣ	0..1		Actual component result
valueQuantity			Quantity
valueCodeableConcept			CodeableConcept
valueString			string
valueBoolean			boolean
valueInteger			integer
valueRange			Range
valueRatio			Ratio
valueSampledData			SampledData
valueTime			time
valueDateTime			dateTime
valuePeriod			Period
dataAbsentReason	SC	0..1	CodeableConcept	Why the component result is missing Binding: DataAbsentReason (required)
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
coding	Σ	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
system	Σ	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system
version	Σ	0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code	Σ	1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display	Σ	1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected	Σ	0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text	Σ	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
interpretation	S	0..*	CodeableConcept	High, low, normal, etc. Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (required)
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
coding	Σ	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
system	Σ	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system
version	Σ	0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code	Σ	1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display	Σ	1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected	Σ	0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text	Σ	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
referenceRange	S	0..*	See referenceRange (Observation)	Provides guide for interpretation of component result
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet	URI
Observation.meta.security	extensible	All Security Labels http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/security-labels from the FHIR Standard
Observation.meta.tag	example	CommonTags http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/common-tags from the FHIR Standard
Observation.meta.tag:Source	example	CommonTags http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/common-tags from the FHIR Standard
Observation.meta.tag:Provenance	example	CommonTags http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/common-tags from the FHIR Standard
Observation.language	preferred	CommonLanguages Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages from the FHIR Standard
Observation.extension:triggeredByR5.extension:type.value[x]	required	http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-triggeredbytype http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-triggeredbytype
Observation.identifier.use	required	IdentifierUse http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Observation.identifier.type	extensible	Identifier Type Codes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type from the FHIR Standard
Observation.status	required	ObservationStatus http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-status|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Observation.category	preferred	ObservationCategoryCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category from the FHIR Standard
Observation.category:observationCategory	required	ObservationCategoryCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category from the FHIR Standard
Observation.code	preferred	UKCoreObservationType https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/ValueSet/UKCore-ObservationType from this IG
Observation.subject.type	extensible	ResourceType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-types from the FHIR Standard
Observation.dataAbsentReason	required	DataAbsentReason http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason from the FHIR Standard
Observation.interpretation	required	ObservationInterpretationCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation from the FHIR Standard
Observation.bodySite	required	SNOMEDCTBodyStructures http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/body-site from the FHIR Standard
Observation.method	preferred	ObservationMethods http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-methods from the FHIR Standard
Observation.referenceRange.type	preferred	ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-meaning from the FHIR Standard
Observation.referenceRange.appliesTo	example	ObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-appliesto from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.code	preferred	UKCoreObservationType https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/ValueSet/UKCore-ObservationType from this IG
Observation.component.dataAbsentReason	required	DataAbsentReason http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.interpretation	required	ObservationInterpretationCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation from the FHIR Standard

Constraints

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()
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 UKCoreObservation

Summary

Mandatory: 6 elements(36 nested mandatory elements)
Must-Support: 22 elements
Fixed: 3 elements
Prohibited: 32 elements

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

• InterweaveOrganization (https://fhir.interweavedigital.nhs.uk/R4/StructureDefinition/Interweave-Organization)
• InterweavePatient (https://fhir.interweavedigital.nhs.uk/R4/StructureDefinition/Interweave-Patient)
• InterweaveEncounter (https://fhir.interweavedigital.nhs.uk/R4/StructureDefinition/Interweave-Encounter)

Slices

This structure defines the following Slices:

• The element 1 is sliced based on the value of Observation.meta.tag
• The element 1 is sliced based on the value of Observation.category