MediRecords FHIR Implementation Guide
1.4.1 - release


Resource Profile: MR Observation Vital Sign Waist Circumference

Defining URL:https://fhir.medirecords.com/StructureDefinition/mr-observation-waistcircum
Version:1.4.1
Name:MRObservationWaistCircumference
Title:MR Observation Vital Sign Waist Circumference
Status:Active as of 2025-02-03 04:29:41+0000
Definition:

MediRecords Observation profile to record the waist circumference of the patient in context

Source Resource:XML / JSON / Turtle

The official URL for this profile is: 

https://fhir.medirecords.com/StructureDefinition/mr-observation-waistcircum

Formal Views of Profile Content

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

This structure is derived from AUCoreWaistCircumference

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation 0..* AUCoreWaistCircumference Waist circumference
... meta
.... lastUpdated S 0..1 instant When the resource version last changed
.... profile 1..* canonical(StructureDefinition) Profiles this resource claims to conform to
... status C 1..1 code MediRecords supports only "final - 'The observation is complete and there are no further actions needed'” or “entered-in-error - 'The observation has been withdrawn following previous final release'
inv-mr-obs-vitalsign-status-01: MediRecords supports only "final - 'The observation is complete and there are no further actions needed'” or “entered-in-error - 'The observation has been withdrawn following previous final release'
... subject 1..1 Reference(MR Patient) Who and/or what the observation is about
... performer 0..1 Reference(MR Practitioner) Who is responsible for the observation
... value[x] 1..1 Quantity Vital Signs value are recorded using the Quantity data type. For supporting observations such as Cuff size could use other datatypes such as CodeableConcept.
... Slices for value[x] Content/Rules for all slices
.... value[x]:valueQuantity 1..1 Quantity Waist circumference
Required Pattern: At least the following
..... unit 1..1 string Unit representation
Fixed Value: cm
..... system 1..1 uri System that defines coded unit form
Fixed Value: http://unitsofmeasure.org
..... code 1..1 code Coded form of the unit
Fixed Value: cm

doco Documentation for this format
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation C 0..* AUCoreWaistCircumference Waist circumference
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
vs-2: If there is no component or hasMember element then either a value[x] or a data absent reason must be present.
au-core-obs-02: At least value or data absent reason shall be present
... id Σ 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... meta Σ 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... versionId Σ 0..1 id Version specific identifier
.... lastUpdated SΣ 0..1 instant When the resource version last changed
.... source Σ 0..1 uri Identifies where the resource comes from
.... profile Σ 1..* canonical(StructureDefinition) Profiles this resource claims to conform to
.... security Σ 0..* Coding Security Labels applied to this resource
Binding: All Security Labels (extensible): Security Labels from the Healthcare Privacy and Security Classification System.


.... tag Σ 0..* Coding Tags applied to this resource
Binding: CommonTags (example): Codes that represent various types of tags, commonly workflow-related; e.g. "Needs review by Dr. Jones".


... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.

Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
... text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier Σ 0..* Identifier Business Identifier for observation
... basedOn Σ 0..* Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest) Fulfills plan, proposal or order
... partOf Σ 0..* Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy) Part of referenced event
... status ?!SΣC 1..1 code MediRecords supports only "final - 'The observation is complete and there are no further actions needed'” or “entered-in-error - 'The observation has been withdrawn following previous final release'
Binding: ObservationStatus (required)
inv-mr-obs-vitalsign-status-01: MediRecords supports only "final - 'The observation is complete and there are no further actions needed'” or “entered-in-error - 'The observation has been withdrawn following previous final release'
Fixed Value: final
... Slices for category S 1..* CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:coding.code, value:coding.system
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.


.... category:VSCat S 1..1 CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.


..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... coding SΣ 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
...... system SΣ 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 SΣ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: vital-signs
...... display Σ 0..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 Coded Responses from C-CDA Vital Sign Results
Binding: VitalSigns (extensible): This identifies the vital sign result type.

.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... Slices for coding Σ 2..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:code, value:system
..... coding:loincWaistCircumCode Σ 1..1 Coding LOINC Waist Circumference
...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
...... 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://loinc.org
...... version Σ 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
...... code Σ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 8280-0
...... display Σ 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
...... userSelected Σ 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
..... coding:snomedWaistCircumCode Σ 1..1 Coding SNOMED CT Waist Circumference
...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
...... 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://snomed.info/sct
...... version Σ 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
...... code Σ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 276361009
...... display Σ 0..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(MR Patient) Who and/or what the observation is about
... focus Σ 0..* Reference(Resource) What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
... encounter SΣ 0..1 Reference(MR Encounter) Healthcare event during which this observation is made
... effective[x] SΣC 1..1 dateTime Date, and optionally time, the observation was performed
vs-1: if Observation.effective[x] is dateTime and has a value then that value shall be precise to the day
au-core-obs-01: Date shall be at least to day
... issued Σ 0..1 instant Date/Time this version was made available
... performer SΣ 0..1 Reference(MR Practitioner) Who is responsible for the observation
... Slices for value[x] SΣC 1..1 Quantity Vital Signs value are recorded using the Quantity data type. For supporting observations such as Cuff size could use other datatypes such as CodeableConcept.
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
.... value[x]:valueQuantity SΣC 1..1 Quantity Waist circumference
Required Pattern: At least the following
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
..... value 0..1 decimal Numerical value (with implicit precision)
..... comparator 0..1 code < | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
..... unit 1..1 string Unit representation
Fixed Value: cm
..... system 1..1 uri System that defines coded unit form
Fixed Value: http://unitsofmeasure.org
..... code 1..1 code Coded form of the unit
Fixed Value: cm
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... value Σ 1..1 decimal Numerical value (with implicit precision)
..... comparator ?!Σ 0..1 code < | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
Binding: QuantityComparator (required): How the Quantity should be understood and represented.

..... unit Σ 1..1 string Unit representation
..... system ΣC 1..1 uri System that defines coded unit form
Fixed Value: http://unitsofmeasure.org
..... code Σ 1..1 code Coded responses from the common UCUM units for vital signs value set.
Binding: Metric Body Length Units . (required)
... dataAbsentReason SC 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

... interpretation 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.


... note 0..* Annotation Comments about the observation
... bodySite C 0..1 CodeableConcept Observed body part
Binding: Body Site . (preferred)
au-core-obs-04: If a coded body site is provided, at least one code shall be from SNOMED CT
... method 0..1 CodeableConcept How it was done
Binding: ObservationMethods (example): Methods for simple observations.

... specimen 0..1 Reference(Specimen) Specimen used for this observation
... device 0..1 Reference(Device | DeviceMetric) (Measurement) Device
... referenceRange C 0..* BackboneElement Provides guide for interpretation
obs-3: Must have at least a low or a high or text
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... low C 0..1 SimpleQuantity 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
... hasMember Σ 0..* Reference(QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence | Vital Signs Profile) Used when reporting vital signs panel components
... derivedFrom Σ 0..* Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence | Vital Signs Profile) Related measurements the observation is made from
... component SΣC 0..* BackboneElement Used when reporting systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
vs-3: If there is no a value a data absent reason must be present
.... 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: VitalSigns (extensible): This identifies the vital sign result type.

.... value[x] SΣC 0..1 Vital Sign Value recorded with UCUM
Binding: VitalSignsUnits (extensible): Common UCUM units for recording Vital Signs.

..... 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 (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

.... interpretation 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.


.... referenceRange 0..* See referenceRange (Observation) Provides guide for interpretation of component result

doco Documentation for this format
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation 0..* AUCoreWaistCircumference Waist circumference
... meta Σ 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
.... lastUpdated Σ 0..1 instant When the resource version last changed
... status ?!ΣC 1..1 code MediRecords supports only "final - 'The observation is complete and there are no further actions needed'” or “entered-in-error - 'The observation has been withdrawn following previous final release'
Binding: ObservationStatus (required)
inv-mr-obs-vitalsign-status-01: MediRecords supports only "final - 'The observation is complete and there are no further actions needed'” or “entered-in-error - 'The observation has been withdrawn following previous final release'
Fixed Value: final
... Slices for category 1..* CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:coding.code, value:coding.system
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.


.... category:VSCat 1..1 CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.


..... coding Σ 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
...... system Σ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
...... code Σ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: vital-signs
... subject Σ 1..1 Reference(MR Patient) Who and/or what the observation is about
... encounter Σ 0..1 Reference(MR Encounter) Healthcare event during which this observation is made
... effective[x] ΣC 1..1 dateTime Date, and optionally time, the observation was performed
vs-1: if Observation.effective[x] is dateTime and has a value then that value shall be precise to the day
au-core-obs-01: Date shall be at least to day
... performer Σ 0..1 Reference(MR Practitioner) Who is responsible for the observation
... Slices for value[x] ΣC 1..1 Quantity Vital Signs value are recorded using the Quantity data type. For supporting observations such as Cuff size could use other datatypes such as CodeableConcept.
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
.... value[x]:valueQuantity ΣC 1..1 Quantity Waist circumference
Required Pattern: At least the following
..... unit 1..1 string Unit representation
Fixed Value: cm
..... system 1..1 uri System that defines coded unit form
Fixed Value: http://unitsofmeasure.org
..... code 1..1 code Coded form of the unit
Fixed Value: cm
... dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

... component ΣC 0..* BackboneElement Used when reporting systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
vs-3: If there is no a value a data absent reason must be present
.... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
Binding: VitalSigns (extensible): This identifies the vital sign result type.

.... value[x] ΣC 0..1 Vital Sign Value recorded with UCUM
Binding: VitalSignsUnits (extensible): Common UCUM units for recording Vital Signs.

..... valueQuantity Quantity
..... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
..... valueString string
..... valueBoolean boolean
..... valueInteger integer
..... valueRange Range
..... valueRatio Ratio
..... valueSampledData SampledData
..... valueTime time
..... valueDateTime dateTime
..... valuePeriod Period
.... dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the component result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.


doco Documentation for this format

Differential View

This structure is derived from AUCoreWaistCircumference

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation 0..* AUCoreWaistCircumference Waist circumference
... meta
.... lastUpdated S 0..1 instant When the resource version last changed
.... profile 1..* canonical(StructureDefinition) Profiles this resource claims to conform to
... status C 1..1 code MediRecords supports only "final - 'The observation is complete and there are no further actions needed'” or “entered-in-error - 'The observation has been withdrawn following previous final release'
inv-mr-obs-vitalsign-status-01: MediRecords supports only "final - 'The observation is complete and there are no further actions needed'” or “entered-in-error - 'The observation has been withdrawn following previous final release'
... subject 1..1 Reference(MR Patient) Who and/or what the observation is about
... performer 0..1 Reference(MR Practitioner) Who is responsible for the observation
... value[x] 1..1 Quantity Vital Signs value are recorded using the Quantity data type. For supporting observations such as Cuff size could use other datatypes such as CodeableConcept.
... Slices for value[x] Content/Rules for all slices
.... value[x]:valueQuantity 1..1 Quantity Waist circumference
Required Pattern: At least the following
..... unit 1..1 string Unit representation
Fixed Value: cm
..... system 1..1 uri System that defines coded unit form
Fixed Value: http://unitsofmeasure.org
..... code 1..1 code Coded form of the unit
Fixed Value: cm

doco Documentation for this format

Snapshot View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation C 0..* AUCoreWaistCircumference Waist circumference
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
vs-2: If there is no component or hasMember element then either a value[x] or a data absent reason must be present.
au-core-obs-02: At least value or data absent reason shall be present
... id Σ 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... meta Σ 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... versionId Σ 0..1 id Version specific identifier
.... lastUpdated SΣ 0..1 instant When the resource version last changed
.... source Σ 0..1 uri Identifies where the resource comes from
.... profile Σ 1..* canonical(StructureDefinition) Profiles this resource claims to conform to
.... security Σ 0..* Coding Security Labels applied to this resource
Binding: All Security Labels (extensible): Security Labels from the Healthcare Privacy and Security Classification System.


.... tag Σ 0..* Coding Tags applied to this resource
Binding: CommonTags (example): Codes that represent various types of tags, commonly workflow-related; e.g. "Needs review by Dr. Jones".


... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.

Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
... text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier Σ 0..* Identifier Business Identifier for observation
... basedOn Σ 0..* Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest) Fulfills plan, proposal or order
... partOf Σ 0..* Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy) Part of referenced event
... status ?!SΣC 1..1 code MediRecords supports only "final - 'The observation is complete and there are no further actions needed'” or “entered-in-error - 'The observation has been withdrawn following previous final release'
Binding: ObservationStatus (required)
inv-mr-obs-vitalsign-status-01: MediRecords supports only "final - 'The observation is complete and there are no further actions needed'” or “entered-in-error - 'The observation has been withdrawn following previous final release'
Fixed Value: final
... Slices for category S 1..* CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:coding.code, value:coding.system
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.


.... category:VSCat S 1..1 CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.


..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... coding SΣ 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
...... system SΣ 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 SΣ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: vital-signs
...... display Σ 0..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 Coded Responses from C-CDA Vital Sign Results
Binding: VitalSigns (extensible): This identifies the vital sign result type.

.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... Slices for coding Σ 2..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:code, value:system
..... coding:loincWaistCircumCode Σ 1..1 Coding LOINC Waist Circumference
...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
...... 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://loinc.org
...... version Σ 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
...... code Σ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 8280-0
...... display Σ 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
...... userSelected Σ 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
..... coding:snomedWaistCircumCode Σ 1..1 Coding SNOMED CT Waist Circumference
...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
...... 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://snomed.info/sct
...... version Σ 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
...... code Σ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 276361009
...... display Σ 0..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(MR Patient) Who and/or what the observation is about
... focus Σ 0..* Reference(Resource) What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
... encounter SΣ 0..1 Reference(MR Encounter) Healthcare event during which this observation is made
... effective[x] SΣC 1..1 dateTime Date, and optionally time, the observation was performed
vs-1: if Observation.effective[x] is dateTime and has a value then that value shall be precise to the day
au-core-obs-01: Date shall be at least to day
... issued Σ 0..1 instant Date/Time this version was made available
... performer SΣ 0..1 Reference(MR Practitioner) Who is responsible for the observation
... Slices for value[x] SΣC 1..1 Quantity Vital Signs value are recorded using the Quantity data type. For supporting observations such as Cuff size could use other datatypes such as CodeableConcept.
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
.... value[x]:valueQuantity SΣC 1..1 Quantity Waist circumference
Required Pattern: At least the following
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
..... value 0..1 decimal Numerical value (with implicit precision)
..... comparator 0..1 code < | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
..... unit 1..1 string Unit representation
Fixed Value: cm
..... system 1..1 uri System that defines coded unit form
Fixed Value: http://unitsofmeasure.org
..... code 1..1 code Coded form of the unit
Fixed Value: cm
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... value Σ 1..1 decimal Numerical value (with implicit precision)
..... comparator ?!Σ 0..1 code < | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
Binding: QuantityComparator (required): How the Quantity should be understood and represented.

..... unit Σ 1..1 string Unit representation
..... system ΣC 1..1 uri System that defines coded unit form
Fixed Value: http://unitsofmeasure.org
..... code Σ 1..1 code Coded responses from the common UCUM units for vital signs value set.
Binding: Metric Body Length Units . (required)
... dataAbsentReason SC 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

... interpretation 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.


... note 0..* Annotation Comments about the observation
... bodySite C 0..1 CodeableConcept Observed body part
Binding: Body Site . (preferred)
au-core-obs-04: If a coded body site is provided, at least one code shall be from SNOMED CT
... method 0..1 CodeableConcept How it was done
Binding: ObservationMethods (example): Methods for simple observations.

... specimen 0..1 Reference(Specimen) Specimen used for this observation
... device 0..1 Reference(Device | DeviceMetric) (Measurement) Device
... referenceRange C 0..* BackboneElement Provides guide for interpretation
obs-3: Must have at least a low or a high or text
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... low C 0..1 SimpleQuantity 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
... hasMember Σ 0..* Reference(QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence | Vital Signs Profile) Used when reporting vital signs panel components
... derivedFrom Σ 0..* Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence | Vital Signs Profile) Related measurements the observation is made from
... component SΣC 0..* BackboneElement Used when reporting systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
vs-3: If there is no a value a data absent reason must be present
.... 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: VitalSigns (extensible): This identifies the vital sign result type.

.... value[x] SΣC 0..1 Vital Sign Value recorded with UCUM
Binding: VitalSignsUnits (extensible): Common UCUM units for recording Vital Signs.

..... 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 (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

.... interpretation 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.


.... referenceRange 0..* See referenceRange (Observation) Provides guide for interpretation of component result

doco Documentation for this format

 

Other representations of profile: CSV, Excel, Schematron

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet / CodeURI
Observation.meta.securityextensibleAll Security Labels
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/security-labels
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.meta.tagexampleCommonTags
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/common-tags
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.languagepreferredCommonLanguages
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages
from the FHIR Standard
Additional Bindings Purpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
Observation.statusrequiredFixed Value: final
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-status|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.categorypreferredObservationCategoryCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.category:VSCatpreferredObservationCategoryCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.codeextensibleVitalSigns
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-vitalsignresult
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.value[x]:valueQuantity.comparatorrequiredQuantityComparator
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/quantity-comparator|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.value[x]:valueQuantity.coderequiredMetricBodyLengthUnits .
https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/metric-body-length-units-1
Observation.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.bodySitepreferredBodySite .
https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/body-site-1
Observation.methodexampleObservationMethods
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-methods
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.referenceRange.typepreferredObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-meaning
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.referenceRange.appliesToexampleObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-appliesto
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.codeextensibleVitalSigns
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-vitalsignresult
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.value[x]extensibleVitalSignsUnits
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/ucum-vitals-common|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation
from the FHIR Standard

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
au-core-obs-01errorObservation.effective[x]Date shall be at least to day
: $this is DateTime implies $this.toString().length() >= 10
au-core-obs-02errorObservationAt least value or data absent reason shall be present
: dataAbsentReason.exists() or value.exists()
au-core-obs-04errorObservation.bodySiteIf a coded body site is provided, at least one code shall be from SNOMED CT
: coding.exists() implies coding.where(system='http://snomed.info/sct').exists()
dom-2errorObservationIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3errorObservationIf 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-4errorObservationIf 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-5errorObservationIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6best practiceObservationA resource should have narrative for robust management
: text.`div`.exists()
ele-1error**ALL** elementsAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1error**ALL** extensionsMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()
inv-mr-obs-vitalsign-status-01errorObservation.statusMediRecords supports only "final - 'The observation is complete and there are no further actions needed'” or “entered-in-error - 'The observation has been withdrawn following previous final release'
: $this.exists() implies ($this = 'final' or $this = 'entered-in-error')
obs-3errorObservation.referenceRangeMust have at least a low or a high or text
: low.exists() or high.exists() or text.exists()
obs-6errorObservationdataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present
: dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7errorObservationIf 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()
vs-1errorObservation.effective[x]if Observation.effective[x] is dateTime and has a value then that value shall be precise to the day
: $this is dateTime implies $this.toString().length() >= 10
vs-2errorObservationIf there is no component or hasMember element then either a value[x] or a data absent reason must be present.
: (component.empty() and hasMember.empty()) implies (dataAbsentReason.exists() or value.exists())
vs-3errorObservation.componentIf there is no a value a data absent reason must be present
: value.exists() or dataAbsentReason.exists()