Notice

Important: This guidance is under active development by NHS England and content may be added or updated on a regular basis.
This Implementation Guide is currently in Draft and SHOULD NOT be used for development or active implementation without express direction from the NHS England Genomics Unit.

Genomics-Composition

The Genomics Composition is currently pending Clinical and Technical Assurance of the base UKCore resource. Once this profile becomes active in UKCore its suitability for use and need for profiling within Genomics will be assessed.

The profile for the UKCore-Bundle is provided below for completeness.

Compositions within Genomics will be limited to documents generated by the central broker for capturing snapshots of Test orders and results in order to maintain historical accuracy, as per the DocumentReference generate OperationDefinition. These will typically form the first entry of a Document Bundle and as such will not be exposed via their own endpoint, nor allow creates,reads or updates from client systems on the resource itself.

Usage of the Compostion resource and generation of documents is pending internal review

Profile url	FHIR Module	Normative Status
http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Composition	HL7 International	trial-use

Composition	I		DomainResource	Element id Composition Short description A set of resources composed into a single coherent clinical statement with clinical attestation Definition A set of healthcare-related information that is assembled together into a single logical package that provides a single coherent statement of meaning, establishes its own context and that has clinical attestation with regard to who is making the statement. A Composition defines the structure and narrative content necessary for a document. However, a Composition alone does not constitute a document. Rather, the Composition must be the first entry in a Bundle where Bundle.type=document, and any other resources referenced from Composition must be included as subsequent entries in the Bundle (for example Patient, Practitioner, Encounter, etc.). Comments While the focus of this specification is on patient-specific clinical statements, this resource can also apply to other healthcare-related statements such as study protocol designs, healthcare invoices and other activities that are not necessarily patient-specific or clinical. Data type DomainResource Constraints dom-2: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources `contained.contained.empty()` dom-4: 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-3: 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-6: A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists() dom-5: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label `contained.meta.security.empty()` Mappings rim: Entity. Role, or Act workflow: Event rim: Document[classCode="DOC" and moodCode="EVN" and isNormalAct()] cda: ClinicalDocument fhirdocumentreference: when described by DocumentReference
id	Σ	0..1	string	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Composition.id Short description Logical id of this artifact Definition The logical id of the resource, as used in the URL for the resource. Once assigned, this value never changes. Comments The only time that a resource does not have an id is when it is being submitted to the server using a create operation. Data type string
meta	Σ	0..1	Meta	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Composition.meta Short description Metadata about the resource Definition The metadata about the resource. This is content that is maintained by the infrastructure. Changes to the content might not always be associated with version changes to the resource. Data type Meta Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a rim: N/A
implicitRules	Σ ?!	0..1	uri	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Composition.implicitRules Short description A set of rules under which this content was created Definition A reference to a set of rules that were followed when the resource was constructed, and which must be understood when processing the content. Often, this is a reference to an implementation guide that defines the special rules along with other profiles etc. Comments Asserting this rule set restricts the content to be only understood by a limited set of trading partners. This inherently limits the usefulness of the data in the long term. However, the existing health eco-system is highly fractured, and not yet ready to define, collect, and exchange data in a generally computable sense. Wherever possible, implementers and/or specification writers should avoid using this element. Often, when used, the URL is a reference to an implementation guide that defines these special rules as part of it's narrative along with other profiles, value sets, etc. Data type uri Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a
language		0..1	codeBinding	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Composition.language Short description Language of the resource content Definition The base language in which the resource is written. Comments Language is provided to support indexing and accessibility (typically, services such as text to speech use the language tag). The html language tag in the narrative applies to the narrative. The language tag on the resource may be used to specify the language of other presentations generated from the data in the resource. Not all the content has to be in the base language. The Resource.language should not be assumed to apply to the narrative automatically. If a language is specified, it should it also be specified on the div element in the html (see rules in HTML5 for information about the relationship between xml:lang and the html lang attribute). Data type code Binding A human language. CommonLanguages (preferred) Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a
text		0..1	Narrative	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Composition.text Short description Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation Alternate names narrative, html, xhtml, display Definition A human-readable narrative that contains a summary of the resource and can be used to represent the content of the resource to a human. The narrative need not encode all the structured data, but is required to contain sufficient detail to make it "clinically safe" for a human to just read the narrative. Resource definitions may define what content should be represented in the narrative to ensure clinical safety. Comments Contained resources do not have narrative. Resources that are not contained SHOULD have a narrative. In some cases, a resource may only have text with little or no additional discrete data (as long as all minOccurs=1 elements are satisfied). This may be necessary for data from legacy systems where information is captured as a "text blob" or where text is additionally entered raw or narrated and encoded information is added later. Data type Narrative Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a rim: N/A rim: Act.text?
contained		0..*	Resource	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Composition.contained Short description Contained, inline Resources Alternate names inline resources, anonymous resources, contained resources Definition These resources do not have an independent existence apart from the resource that contains them - they cannot be identified independently, and nor can they have their own independent transaction scope. Comments This should never be done when the content can be identified properly, as once identification is lost, it is extremely difficult (and context dependent) to restore it again. Contained resources may have profiles and tags In their meta elements, but SHALL NOT have security labels. Data type Resource Mappings rim: Entity. Role, or Act rim: N/A
extension	I	0..*	Extension	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Composition.extension Short description Additional content defined by implementations Alternate names extensions, user content Definition May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Comments There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone. Data type Extension Sliced: Unordered, Open, by url(Value) Extensions are always sliced by (at least) url Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both `extension.exists() != value.exists()` Mappings rim: n/a rim: N/A
modifierExtension	?! I	0..*	Extension	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Composition.modifierExtension Short description Extensions that cannot be ignored Alternate names extensions, user content Definition May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource and that modifies the understanding of the element that contains it and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions. Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself). Requirements Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions. Comments There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone. Data type Extension Sliced: Unordered, Open, by url(Value) Extensions are always sliced by (at least) url Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both `extension.exists() != value.exists()` Mappings rim: n/a rim: N/A
identifier	Σ	0..1	Identifier	Element id Composition.identifier Short description Version-independent identifier for the Composition Definition A version-independent identifier for the Composition. This identifier stays constant as the composition is changed over time. Comments Similar to ClinicalDocument/setId in CDA. See discussion in resource definition for how these relate. Data type Identifier Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a v2: CX / EI (occasionally, more often EI maps to a resource id or a URL) rim: II - The Identifier class is a little looser than the v3 type II because it allows URIs as well as registered OIDs or GUIDs. Also maps to Role[classCode=IDENT] servd: Identifier workflow: Event.identifier w5: FiveWs.identifier rim: Document.id / Document.setId cda: .setId fhirdocumentreference: DocumentReference.masterIdentifier
status	Σ ?!	1..1	codeBinding	Element id Composition.status Short description preliminary \| final \| amended \| entered-in-error Definition The workflow/clinical status of this composition. The status is a marker for the clinical standing of the document. Requirements Need to be able to mark interim, amended, or withdrawn compositions or documents. Comments If a composition is marked as withdrawn, the compositions/documents in the series, or data from the composition or document series, should never be displayed to a user without being clearly marked as untrustworthy. The flag "entered-in-error" is why this element is labeled as a modifier of other elements. Some reporting work flows require that the original narrative of a final document never be altered; instead, only new narrative can be added. The composition resource has no explicit status for explicitly noting whether this business rule is in effect. This would be handled by an extension if required. Data type code Binding The workflow/clinical status of the composition. CompositionStatus (required) Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a workflow: Event.status w5: FiveWs.status rim: interim: .completionCode="IN" & ./statusCode[isNormalDatatype()]="active"; final: .completionCode="AU" && ./statusCode[isNormalDatatype()]="complete" and not(./inboundRelationship[typeCode="SUBJ" and isNormalActRelationship()]/source[subsumesCode("ActClass#CACT") and moodCode="EVN" and domainMember("ReviseComposition", code) and isNormalAct()]); amended: .completionCode="AU" && ./statusCode[isNormalDatatype()]="complete" and ./inboundRelationship[typeCode="SUBJ" and isNormalActRelationship()]/source[subsumesCode("ActClass#CACT") and moodCode="EVN" and domainMember("ReviseComposition", code) and isNormalAct() and statusCode="completed"]; withdrawn : .completionCode=NI && ./statusCode[isNormalDatatype()]="obsolete" cda: n/a fhirdocumentreference: DocumentReference.status
type	Σ	1..1	CodeableConceptBinding	Element id Composition.type Short description Kind of composition (LOINC if possible) Definition Specifies the particular kind of composition (e.g. History and Physical, Discharge Summary, Progress Note). This usually equates to the purpose of making the composition. Requirements Key metadata element describing the composition, used in searching/filtering. Comments For Composition type, LOINC is ubiquitous and strongly endorsed by HL7. Most implementation guides will require a specific LOINC code, or use LOINC as an extensible binding. Data type CodeableConcept Binding Type of a composition. FHIRDocumentTypeCodes (preferred) Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a v2: CE/CNE/CWE rim: CD orim: fhir:CodeableConcept rdfs:subClassOf dt:CD workflow: Event.code w5: FiveWs.class rim: ./code cda: .code fhirdocumentreference: DocumentReference.type
category	Σ	0..*	CodeableConcept	Element id Composition.category Short description Categorization of Composition Definition A categorization for the type of the composition - helps for indexing and searching. This may be implied by or derived from the code specified in the Composition Type. Requirements Helps humans to assess whether the composition is of interest when viewing an index of compositions or documents. Comments This is a metadata field from XDS/MHD. Data type CodeableConcept Binding High-level kind of a clinical document at a macro level. DocumentClassValueSet (example) Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a v2: CE/CNE/CWE rim: CD orim: fhir:CodeableConcept rdfs:subClassOf dt:CD workflow: Event.subject w5: FiveWs.class rim: .outboundRelationship[typeCode="COMP].target[classCode="LIST", moodCode="EVN"].code cda: n/a fhirdocumentreference: DocumenttReference.category
subject	Σ I	0..1	Reference(Resource)	Element id Composition.subject Short description Who and/or what the composition is about Definition Who or what the composition is about. The composition can be about a person, (patient or healthcare practitioner), a device (e.g. a machine) or even a group of subjects (such as a document about a herd of livestock, or a set of patients that share a common exposure). Requirements Essential metadata for searching for the composition. Identifies who and/or what the composition/document is about. Comments For clinical documents, this is usually the patient. Data type Reference(Resource) Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` ref-1: SHALL have a contained resource if a local reference is provided `reference.startsWith('#').not() or (reference.substring(1).trace('url') in %rootResource.contained.id.trace('ids'))` Mappings rim: n/a rim: The target of a resource reference is a RIM entry point (Act, Role, or Entity) w5: FiveWs.subject[x] rim: .participation[typeCode="SBJ"].role[typeCode="PAT"] cda: .recordTarget fhirdocumentreference: DocumentReference.subject w5: FiveWs.subject
encounter	Σ I	0..1	Reference(Encounter)	Element id Composition.encounter Short description Context of the Composition Definition Describes the clinical encounter or type of care this documentation is associated with. Requirements Provides context for the composition and supports searching. Comments References SHALL be a reference to an actual FHIR resource, and SHALL be resolveable (allowing for access control, temporary unavailability, etc.). Resolution can be either by retrieval from the URL, or, where applicable by resource type, by treating an absolute reference as a canonical URL and looking it up in a local registry/repository. Data type Reference(Encounter) Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` ref-1: SHALL have a contained resource if a local reference is provided `reference.startsWith('#').not() or (reference.substring(1).trace('url') in %rootResource.contained.id.trace('ids'))` Mappings rim: n/a rim: The target of a resource reference is a RIM entry point (Act, Role, or Entity) workflow: Event.context w5: FiveWs.context rim: unique(highest(./outboundRelationship[typeCode="SUBJ" and isNormalActRelationship()], priorityNumber)/target[moodCode="EVN" and classCode=("ENC", "PCPR") and isNormalAct]) cda: .componentOf.encompassingEncounter fhirdocumentreference: DocumentReference.context.encounter
date	Σ	1..1	dateTime	Element id Composition.date Short description Composition editing time Definition The composition editing time, when the composition was last logically changed by the author. Requirements dateTime is used for tracking, organizing versions and searching. Note that this is the time of authoring. When packaged in a document, Bundle.timestamp is the date of packaging. Comments The Last Modified Date on the composition may be after the date of the document was attested without being changed. Data type dateTime Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a workflow: Event.occurrence[x] w5: FiveWs.done[x] rim: .effectiveTime[type="TS"] cda: .effectiveTime fhirdocumentreference: DocumentReference.content.attachment.date, DocumentReference.created
author	Σ I	1..*	Reference(Practitioner \| PractitionerRole \| Device \| Patient \| RelatedPerson \| Organization)	Element id Composition.author Short description Who and/or what authored the composition Definition Identifies who is responsible for the information in the composition, not necessarily who typed it in. Requirements Identifies who is responsible for the content. Comments References SHALL be a reference to an actual FHIR resource, and SHALL be resolveable (allowing for access control, temporary unavailability, etc.). Resolution can be either by retrieval from the URL, or, where applicable by resource type, by treating an absolute reference as a canonical URL and looking it up in a local registry/repository. Data type Reference(Practitioner \| PractitionerRole \| Device \| Patient \| RelatedPerson \| Organization) Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` ref-1: SHALL have a contained resource if a local reference is provided `reference.startsWith('#').not() or (reference.substring(1).trace('url') in %rootResource.contained.id.trace('ids'))` Mappings rim: n/a rim: The target of a resource reference is a RIM entry point (Act, Role, or Entity) workflow: Event.performer w5: FiveWs.author rim: .participation[typeCode="AUT"].role[classCode="ASSIGNED"] cda: .author.assignedAuthor fhirdocumentreference: DocumentReference.agent
title	Σ	1..1	string	Element id Composition.title Short description Human Readable name/title Definition Official human-readable label for the composition. Comments For many compositions, the title is the same as the text or a display name of Composition.type (e.g. a "consultation" or "progress note"). Note that CDA does not make title mandatory, but there are no known cases where it is useful for title to be omitted, so it is mandatory here. Feedback on this requirement is welcome during the trial use period. Data type string Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a rim: ./title cda: .title fhirdocumentreference: DocumentReference.description, DocumentReference.content.attachment.title
confidentiality	Σ	0..1	codeBinding	Element id Composition.confidentiality Short description As defined by affinity domain Definition The code specifying the level of confidentiality of the Composition. Comments The exact use of this element, and enforcement and issues related to highly sensitive documents are out of scope for the base specification, and delegated to implementation profiles (see security section). This element is labeled as a modifier because highly confidential documents must not be treated as if they are not. Data type code Binding Codes specifying the level of confidentiality of the composition. v3.ConfidentialityClassification (required) Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a rim: .confidentialityCode cda: .confidentialityCode fhirdocumentreference: DocumentReference.securityLabel
attester		0..*	BackboneElement	Element id Composition.attester Short description Attests to accuracy of composition Definition A participant who has attested to the accuracy of the composition/document. Requirements Identifies responsibility for the accuracy of the composition content. Comments Only list each attester once. Data type BackboneElement Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a rim: .participation[typeCode="AUTHEN"].role[classCode="ASSIGNED"] cda: .authenticator/.legalAuthenticator fhirdocumentreference: DocumentReference.authenticator
id		0..1	string	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Composition.attester.id Short description Unique id for inter-element referencing Definition Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces. Data type string Mappings rim: n/a
extension	I	0..*	Extension	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Composition.attester.extension Short description Additional content defined by implementations Alternate names extensions, user content Definition May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Comments There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone. Data type Extension Sliced: Unordered, Open, by url(Value) Extensions are always sliced by (at least) url Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both `extension.exists() != value.exists()` Mappings rim: n/a rim: N/A
modifierExtension	Σ ?! I	0..*	Extension	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Composition.attester.modifierExtension Short description Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized Alternate names extensions, user content, modifiers Definition May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions. Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself). Requirements Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions. Comments There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone. Data type Extension Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both `extension.exists() != value.exists()` Mappings rim: n/a rim: N/A
mode		1..1	codeBinding	Element id Composition.attester.mode Short description personal \| professional \| legal \| official Definition The type of attestation the authenticator offers. Requirements Indicates the level of authority of the attestation. Comments Note that FHIR strings SHALL NOT exceed 1MB in size Data type code Binding The way in which a person authenticated a composition. CompositionAttestationMode (required) Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a rim: unique(./modeCode) cda: implied by .authenticator/.legalAuthenticator
time		0..1	dateTime	Element id Composition.attester.time Short description When the composition was attested Definition When the composition was attested by the party. Requirements Identifies when the information in the composition was deemed accurate. (Things may have changed since then.). Data type dateTime Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a rim: ./time[type="TS" and isNormalDatatype()] cda: .authenticator.time
party	I	0..1	Reference(Patient \| RelatedPerson \| Practitioner \| PractitionerRole \| Organization)	Element id Composition.attester.party Short description Who attested the composition Definition Who attested the composition in the specified way. Requirements Identifies who has taken on the responsibility for accuracy of the composition content. Comments References SHALL be a reference to an actual FHIR resource, and SHALL be resolveable (allowing for access control, temporary unavailability, etc.). Resolution can be either by retrieval from the URL, or, where applicable by resource type, by treating an absolute reference as a canonical URL and looking it up in a local registry/repository. Data type Reference(Patient \| RelatedPerson \| Practitioner \| PractitionerRole \| Organization) Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` ref-1: SHALL have a contained resource if a local reference is provided `reference.startsWith('#').not() or (reference.substring(1).trace('url') in %rootResource.contained.id.trace('ids'))` Mappings rim: n/a rim: The target of a resource reference is a RIM entry point (Act, Role, or Entity) w5: FiveWs.witness rim: ./role[classCode="ASSIGNED" and isNormalRole]/player[determinerCode="INST" and classCode=("DEV", "PSN") and isNormalEntity()] or ./role[classCode="ASSIGNED" and isNormalRole and not(player)]/scoper[determinerCode="INST" and classCode="ORG" and isNormalEntity()] cda: .authenticator.assignedEnttty
custodian	Σ I	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Element id Composition.custodian Short description Organization which maintains the composition Definition Identifies the organization or group who is responsible for ongoing maintenance of and access to the composition/document information. Requirements Identifies where to go to find the current version, where to report issues, etc. Comments This is useful when documents are derived from a composition - provides guidance for how to get the latest version of the document. This is optional because this is sometimes not known by the authoring system, and can be inferred by context. However, it is important that this information be known when working with a derived document, so providing a custodian is encouraged. Data type Reference(Organization) Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` ref-1: SHALL have a contained resource if a local reference is provided `reference.startsWith('#').not() or (reference.substring(1).trace('url') in %rootResource.contained.id.trace('ids'))` Mappings rim: n/a rim: The target of a resource reference is a RIM entry point (Act, Role, or Entity) rim: .participation[typeCode="RCV"].role[classCode="CUST"].scoper[classCode="ORG" and determinerCode="INST"] cda: .custodian.assignedCustodian fhirdocumentreference: DocumentReference.custodian
relatesTo		0..*	BackboneElement	Element id Composition.relatesTo Short description Relationships to other compositions/documents Definition Relationships that this composition has with other compositions or documents that already exist. Comments A document is a version specific composition. Data type BackboneElement Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a rim: .outboundRelationship cda: .relatedDocument fhirdocumentreference: DocumentReference.relatesTo
id		0..1	string	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Composition.relatesTo.id Short description Unique id for inter-element referencing Definition Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces. Data type string Mappings rim: n/a
extension	I	0..*	Extension	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Composition.relatesTo.extension Short description Additional content defined by implementations Alternate names extensions, user content Definition May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Comments There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone. Data type Extension Sliced: Unordered, Open, by url(Value) Extensions are always sliced by (at least) url Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both `extension.exists() != value.exists()` Mappings rim: n/a rim: N/A
modifierExtension	Σ ?! I	0..*	Extension	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Composition.relatesTo.modifierExtension Short description Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized Alternate names extensions, user content, modifiers Definition May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions. Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself). Requirements Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions. Comments There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone. Data type Extension Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both `extension.exists() != value.exists()` Mappings rim: n/a rim: N/A
code		1..1	codeBinding	Element id Composition.relatesTo.code Short description replaces \| transforms \| signs \| appends Definition The type of relationship that this composition has with anther composition or document. Comments If this document appends another document, then the document cannot be fully understood without also accessing the referenced document. Data type code Binding The type of relationship between documents. DocumentRelationshipType (required) Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a rim: .outboundRelationship.typeCode cda: .relatedDocument.typeCode fhirdocumentreference: DocumentReference.relatesTo.code
target[x]		1..1		Element id Composition.relatesTo.target[x] Short description Target of the relationship Definition The target composition/document of this relationship. Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a rim: .target[classCode="DOC", moodCode="EVN"].id cda: .relatedDocument.id fhirdocumentreference: DocumentReference.relatesTo.target
targetIdentifier			Identifier	Data type Identifier
targetReference			Reference(Composition)	Data type Reference(Composition)
event	Σ	0..*	BackboneElement	Element id Composition.event Short description The clinical service(s) being documented Definition The clinical service, such as a colonoscopy or an appendectomy, being documented. Requirements Provides context for the composition and creates a linkage between a resource describing an event and the composition created describing the event. Comments The event needs to be consistent with the type element, though can provide further information if desired. Data type BackboneElement Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a rim: outboundRelationship[typeCode="SUBJ"].target[classCode<'ACT'] cda: .documentationOf.serviceEvent fhirdocumentreference: DocumentReference.event
id		0..1	string	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Composition.event.id Short description Unique id for inter-element referencing Definition Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces. Data type string Mappings rim: n/a
extension	I	0..*	Extension	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Composition.event.extension Short description Additional content defined by implementations Alternate names extensions, user content Definition May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Comments There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone. Data type Extension Sliced: Unordered, Open, by url(Value) Extensions are always sliced by (at least) url Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both `extension.exists() != value.exists()` Mappings rim: n/a rim: N/A
modifierExtension	Σ ?! I	0..*	Extension	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Composition.event.modifierExtension Short description Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized Alternate names extensions, user content, modifiers Definition May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions. Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself). Requirements Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions. Comments There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone. Data type Extension Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both `extension.exists() != value.exists()` Mappings rim: n/a rim: N/A
code	Σ	0..*	CodeableConcept	Element id Composition.event.code Short description Code(s) that apply to the event being documented Definition This list of codes represents the main clinical acts, such as a colonoscopy or an appendectomy, being documented. In some cases, the event is inherent in the typeCode, such as a "History and Physical Report" in which the procedure being documented is necessarily a "History and Physical" act. Comments An event can further specialize the act inherent in the typeCode, such as where it is simply "Procedure Report" and the procedure was a "colonoscopy". If one or more eventCodes are included, they SHALL NOT conflict with the values inherent in the classCode, practiceSettingCode or typeCode, as such a conflict would create an ambiguous situation. This short list of codes is provided to be used as key words for certain types of queries. Data type CodeableConcept Binding This list of codes represents the main clinical acts being documented. v3.ActCode (example) Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a v2: CE/CNE/CWE rim: CD orim: fhir:CodeableConcept rdfs:subClassOf dt:CD rim: .code cda: .code fhirdocumentreference: DocumentReference.event.code
period	Σ I	0..1	Period	Element id Composition.event.period Short description The period covered by the documentation Definition The period of time covered by the documentation. There is no assertion that the documentation is a complete representation for this period, only that it documents events during this time. Comments A Period specifies a range of time; the context of use will specify whether the entire range applies (e.g. "the patient was an inpatient of the hospital for this time range") or one value from the range applies (e.g. "give to the patient between these two times"). Period is not used for a duration (a measure of elapsed time). See Duration. Data type Period Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` per-1: If present, start SHALL have a lower value than end `start.hasValue().not() or end.hasValue().not() or (start <= end)` Mappings rim: n/a v2: DR rim: IVL<TS>[lowClosed="true" and highClosed="true"] or URG<TS>[lowClosed="true" and highClosed="true"] rim: .effectiveTime cda: .effectiveTime fhirdocumentreference: DocumentReference.event.period
detail	Σ I	0..*	Reference(Resource)	Element id Composition.event.detail Short description The event(s) being documented Definition The description and/or reference of the event(s) being documented. For example, this could be used to document such a colonoscopy or an appendectomy. Comments References SHALL be a reference to an actual FHIR resource, and SHALL be resolveable (allowing for access control, temporary unavailability, etc.). Resolution can be either by retrieval from the URL, or, where applicable by resource type, by treating an absolute reference as a canonical URL and looking it up in a local registry/repository. Data type Reference(Resource) Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` ref-1: SHALL have a contained resource if a local reference is provided `reference.startsWith('#').not() or (reference.substring(1).trace('url') in %rootResource.contained.id.trace('ids'))` Mappings rim: n/a rim: The target of a resource reference is a RIM entry point (Act, Role, or Entity) rim: .outboundRelationship[typeCode="SUBJ"].target cda: n/a
section	I	0..*	BackboneElement	Element id Composition.section Short description Composition is broken into sections Definition The root of the sections that make up the composition. Data type BackboneElement Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` cmp-1: A section must contain at least one of text, entries, or sub-sections `text.exists() or entry.exists() or section.exists()` cmp-2: A section can only have an emptyReason if it is empty `emptyReason.empty() or entry.empty()` Mappings rim: n/a rim: ./outboundRelationship[typeCode="COMP" and isNormalActRelationship()]/target[moodCode="EVN" and classCode="DOCSECT" and isNormalAct] cda: .component.structuredBody.component.section
id		0..1	string	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Composition.section.id Short description Unique id for inter-element referencing Definition Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces. Data type string Mappings rim: n/a
extension	I	0..*	Extension	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Composition.section.extension Short description Additional content defined by implementations Alternate names extensions, user content Definition May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Comments There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone. Data type Extension Sliced: Unordered, Open, by url(Value) Extensions are always sliced by (at least) url Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both `extension.exists() != value.exists()` Mappings rim: n/a rim: N/A
modifierExtension	Σ ?! I	0..*	Extension	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Composition.section.modifierExtension Short description Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized Alternate names extensions, user content, modifiers Definition May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions. Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself). Requirements Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions. Comments There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone. Data type Extension Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both `extension.exists() != value.exists()` Mappings rim: n/a rim: N/A
title		0..1	string	Element id Composition.section.title Short description Label for section (e.g. for ToC) Alternate names header, label, caption Definition The label for this particular section. This will be part of the rendered content for the document, and is often used to build a table of contents. Requirements Section headings are often standardized for different types of documents. They give guidance to humans on how the document is organized. Comments The title identifies the section for a human reader. The title must be consistent with the narrative of the resource that is the target of the section.content reference. Generally, sections SHOULD have titles, but in some documents, it is unnecessary or inappropriate. Typically, this is where a section has subsections that have their own adequately distinguishing title, or documents that only have a single section. Most Implementation Guides will make section title to be a required element. Data type string Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a rim: ./title cda: .title
code		0..1	CodeableConcept	Element id Composition.section.code Short description Classification of section (recommended) Definition A code identifying the kind of content contained within the section. This must be consistent with the section title. Requirements Provides computable standardized labels to topics within the document. Comments The code identifies the section for an automated processor of the document. This is particularly relevant when using profiles to control the structure of the document. If the section has content (instead of sub-sections), the section.code does not change the meaning or interpretation of the resource that is the content of the section in the comments for the section.code. Data type CodeableConcept Binding Classification of a section of a composition/document. DocumentSectionCodes (example) Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a v2: CE/CNE/CWE rim: CD orim: fhir:CodeableConcept rdfs:subClassOf dt:CD rim: ./code cda: .code
author	I	0..*	Reference(Practitioner \| PractitionerRole \| Device \| Patient \| RelatedPerson \| Organization)	Element id Composition.section.author Short description Who and/or what authored the section Definition Identifies who is responsible for the information in this section, not necessarily who typed it in. Requirements Identifies who is responsible for the content. Comments References SHALL be a reference to an actual FHIR resource, and SHALL be resolveable (allowing for access control, temporary unavailability, etc.). Resolution can be either by retrieval from the URL, or, where applicable by resource type, by treating an absolute reference as a canonical URL and looking it up in a local registry/repository. Data type Reference(Practitioner \| PractitionerRole \| Device \| Patient \| RelatedPerson \| Organization) Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` ref-1: SHALL have a contained resource if a local reference is provided `reference.startsWith('#').not() or (reference.substring(1).trace('url') in %rootResource.contained.id.trace('ids'))` Mappings rim: n/a rim: The target of a resource reference is a RIM entry point (Act, Role, or Entity) w5: FiveWs.author rim: .participation[typeCode="AUT"].role[classCode="ASSIGNED"] cda: .author.assignedAuthor
focus	I	0..1	Reference(Resource)	Element id Composition.section.focus Short description Who/what the section is about, when it is not about the subject of composition Definition The actual focus of the section when it is not the subject of the composition, but instead represents something or someone associated with the subject such as (for a patient subject) a spouse, parent, fetus, or donor. If not focus is specified, the focus is assumed to be focus of the parent section, or, for a section in the Composition itself, the subject of the composition. Sections with a focus SHALL only include resources where the logical subject (patient, subject, focus, etc.) matches the section focus, or the resources have no logical subject (few resources). Comments Typically, sections in a doument are about the subject of the document, whether that is a patient, or group of patients, location, or device, or whatever. For some kind of documents, some sections actually contain data about related entities. Typical examples are a section in a newborn discharge summary concerning the mother, or family history documents, with a section about each family member, though there are many other examples. Data type Reference(Resource) Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` ref-1: SHALL have a contained resource if a local reference is provided `reference.startsWith('#').not() or (reference.substring(1).trace('url') in %rootResource.contained.id.trace('ids'))` Mappings rim: n/a rim: The target of a resource reference is a RIM entry point (Act, Role, or Entity) cda: .subject? (CDA did not differentiate between subject and focus)
text	I	0..1	Narrative	Element id Composition.section.text Short description Text summary of the section, for human interpretation Definition A human-readable narrative that contains the attested content of the section, used to represent the content of the resource to a human. The narrative need not encode all the structured data, but is required to contain sufficient detail to make it "clinically safe" for a human to just read the narrative. Comments Document profiles may define what content should be represented in the narrative to ensure clinical safety. Data type Narrative Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a rim: N/A rim: .text cda: .text
mode		0..1	codeBinding	Element id Composition.section.mode Short description working \| snapshot \| changes Definition How the entry list was prepared - whether it is a working list that is suitable for being maintained on an ongoing basis, or if it represents a snapshot of a list of items from another source, or whether it is a prepared list where items may be marked as added, modified or deleted. Requirements Sections are used in various ways, and it must be known in what way it is safe to use the entries in them. Comments This element is labeled as a modifier because a change list must not be misunderstood as a complete list. Data type code Binding The processing mode that applies to this section. ListMode (required) Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a w5: FiveWs.class rim: .outBoundRelationship[typeCode=COMP].target[classCode=OBS"].value cda: n/a
orderedBy		0..1	CodeableConceptBinding	Element id Composition.section.orderedBy Short description Order of section entries Definition Specifies the order applied to the items in the section entries. Requirements Important for presentation and rendering. Lists may be sorted to place more important information first or to group related entries. Comments Applications SHOULD render ordered lists in the order provided, but MAY allow users to re-order based on their own preferences as well. If there is no order specified, the order is unknown, though there may still be some order. Data type CodeableConcept Binding What order applies to the items in the entry. ListOrderCodes (preferred) Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a v2: CE/CNE/CWE rim: CD orim: fhir:CodeableConcept rdfs:subClassOf dt:CD rim: .outboundRelationship[typeCode=COMP].sequenceNumber > 1 cda: n/a
entry	I	0..*	Reference(Resource)	Element id Composition.section.entry Short description A reference to data that supports this section Definition A reference to the actual resource from which the narrative in the section is derived. Comments If there are no entries in the list, an emptyReason SHOULD be provided. Data type Reference(Resource) Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` ref-1: SHALL have a contained resource if a local reference is provided `reference.startsWith('#').not() or (reference.substring(1).trace('url') in %rootResource.contained.id.trace('ids'))` Mappings rim: n/a rim: The target of a resource reference is a RIM entry point (Act, Role, or Entity) rim: .outboundRelationship[typeCode=COMP] or .participation[typeCode=SBJ] cda: .entry
emptyReason	I	0..1	CodeableConceptBinding	Element id Composition.section.emptyReason Short description Why the section is empty Definition If the section is empty, why the list is empty. An empty section typically has some text explaining the empty reason. Requirements Allows capturing things like "none exist" or "not asked" which can be important for most lists. Comments The various reasons for an empty section make a significant interpretation to its interpretation. Note that this code is for use when the entire section content has been suppressed, and not for when individual items are omitted - implementers may consider using a text note or a flag on an entry in these cases. Data type CodeableConcept Binding If a section is empty, why it is empty. ListEmptyReasons (preferred) Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a v2: CE/CNE/CWE rim: CD orim: fhir:CodeableConcept rdfs:subClassOf dt:CD rim: .inboundRelationship[typeCode=SUBJ,code<ListEmptyReason].value[type=CD] cda: n/a
section	I	0..*	see (section)	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Composition.section.section Short description Nested Section Definition A nested sub-section within this section. Comments Nested sections are primarily used to help human readers navigate to particular portions of the document. Mappings rim: ./outboundRelationship[typeCode="COMP" and isNormalActRelationship()]/target[moodCode="EVN" and classCode="DOCSECT" and isNormalAct] cda: .component.section

FHIR	MDS	HL7v2

status

Fixed value of 'final'

"status": "final",

type

SNOMED CT code for either a Laboratory Request (24691000000102) or Genetic report (1054161000000101)

"type": {
    "coding": [
        {
            "system": "http://snomed.info/sct",
            "code": "1054161000000101",
            "display": "Genetic report (record artifact)"
        }
    ]
},

subject

Matches subject reference included in either the DiagnosticReport or ServiceRequest

"subject": {
        "identifier": {
            "system": "https://fhir.nhs.uk/Id/nhs-number",
            "value": "9999999999"
        }
    },

date

SHALL be the dateTime the Composition was generated by the central broker

"date": "2022-07-11T09:00:00Z",

author

Fixed to an identifier for the central broker (TBC). The author for the underlying ServiceRequest or DiagnosticReport can be retrieved by interrogating the appropriate resources.

"author": [
    {
        "identifier": {
            "system": "https://fhir.nhs.uk/Id/spine-ASID",
            "value": "200000000215"
        }
    }
],

title

SHALL match the SNOMED CT display used within Composition.type

"title": "Genetic report (record artifact)",

section

SHALL only include the ServiceRequest or DiagnsoticReport forming the base of a GraphDefinition.

"section": [
    {
        "mode": "snapshot",
        "entry": [
            {
                "reference": "DiagnosticReport/DiagnosticReport-AnitaLamberts-Example"
            }
        ]
    }
]