Overview

Radiology Imaging results can include the following types

  • X-Rays
  • Computed Tomography (CT)
  • Magnetic Resonance Tomography (MRI)
  • Nuclear Medicine Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
  • Ultrasound

Implementation Guidance

Please refer to the Data Standards Wales DiagnosticReport Profile page for general guidance.

For Radiology Imaging results in NHS Wales:

  • The DiagnosticReport.meta.profile field SHALL be https://fhir.nhs.wales/StructureDefinition/DataStandardsWales-DiagnosticReport

  • The DiagnosticReport.imagingStudy field SHALL be populated

Scenario

  • Status: Final
  • Security Label: Normal
  • Category: Radiology
  • Code: CT Abdomen

Logical Model

The diagram below shows the typical relationship between NHS Wales DiagnosticReport and Imaging .

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Example Results

  • Click here for an example of a Diagnostic Report returning a CT Abdomen ImagingStudy reference.
  • Click here for an example of the referenced ImagingStudy.
  • Click here for an example of the referenced FHIR Endpoint.