Condition

Problem list

Resource name Canonical (defining) URL Simplifier link
Condition https://standards.medicalert.nz/ns/MaCondition https://simplifier.net/nz-hira/medicalertconditionips

This profile represents the constraints applied to the Condition resource by the MedicAlert Patient Summary based on the International Patient Summary (IPS) FHIR Implementation Guide. A record of a problem is represented in the patient summary as an instance of the Condition resource constrained by this profile.

Data sources: Health Professionals, GP PMS's, the MedicAlert Provider Portal, the MedicAlert Fhir API.

Note: Currently data will not be populated in the following fields, but this information may become available in the future so the cardinality has been left as 0..1/*:

  • verificationStatus
  • severity
  • bodySite
  • encounter
  • abatement
  • recorder
  • stage
  • evidence

Differential View

idΣ0..1string
id0..1string
extensionI0..*Extension
versionIdΣ0..1id
lastUpdatedΣ0..1instant
sourceΣ0..1uri
profileΣ0..*canonical(StructureDefinition)
securityΣ0..*CodingBinding
tagS Σ0..*CodingBinding
implicitRulesΣ ?!0..1uri
language0..1codeBinding
text0..1Narrative
contained0..*Resource
extensionI0..*Extension
modifierExtension?! I0..*Extension
identifierΣ0..*Identifier
clinicalStatusS Σ ?! I1..1Codeable Concept (IPS)Binding
verificationStatusΣ ?! I0..1Codeable Concept (IPS)Binding
categoryS0..*Codeable Concept (IPS)Binding
severityS0..1Codeable Concept (IPS)Binding
codeS Σ1..1Codeable Concept (IPS)Binding
bodySiteΣ0..*Codeable Concept (IPS)
id0..1string
extensionI0..*Extension
referenceS Σ I1..1string
typeΣ0..1uriBinding
identifierΣ0..1Identifier
displayΣ0..1string
encounterΣ I0..1Reference(Encounter)
onsetDateTimedateTime
onsetAgeAge
onsetPeriodPeriod
onsetRangeRange
onsetStringstring
abatementDateTimedateTime
abatementAgeAge
abatementPeriodPeriod
abatementRangeRange
abatementStringstring
recordedDateΣ0..1dateTime
recorderΣ I0..1Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Patient | RelatedPerson)
asserterΣ I0..1Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Patient | RelatedPerson)
id0..1string
extensionI0..*Extension
modifierExtensionΣ ?! I0..*Extension
summaryI0..1CodeableConcept
assessmentI0..*Reference(ClinicalImpression | DiagnosticReport | Observation)
type0..1CodeableConcept
id0..1string
extensionI0..*Extension
modifierExtensionΣ ?! I0..*Extension
codeΣ I0..*CodeableConcept
detailΣ I0..*Reference(Resource)
note0..*Annotation

Hybrid View

idΣ0..1string
id0..1string
extensionI0..*Extension
versionIdΣ0..1id
lastUpdatedΣ0..1instant
sourceΣ0..1uri
profileΣ0..*canonical(StructureDefinition)
securityΣ0..*CodingBinding
tagS Σ0..*CodingBinding
implicitRulesΣ ?!0..1uri
language0..1codeBinding
text0..1Narrative
contained0..*Resource
extensionI0..*Extension
modifierExtension?! I0..*Extension
identifierΣ0..*Identifier
clinicalStatusS Σ ?! I1..1Codeable Concept (IPS)Binding
verificationStatusΣ ?! I0..1Codeable Concept (IPS)Binding
categoryS0..*Codeable Concept (IPS)Binding
severityS0..1Codeable Concept (IPS)Binding
codeS Σ1..1Codeable Concept (IPS)Binding
bodySiteΣ0..*Codeable Concept (IPS)
id0..1string
extensionI0..*Extension
referenceS Σ I1..1string
typeΣ0..1uriBinding
identifierΣ0..1Identifier
displayΣ0..1string
encounterΣ I0..1Reference(Encounter)
onsetDateTimedateTime
onsetAgeAge
onsetPeriodPeriod
onsetRangeRange
onsetStringstring
abatementDateTimedateTime
abatementAgeAge
abatementPeriodPeriod
abatementRangeRange
abatementStringstring
recordedDateΣ0..1dateTime
recorderΣ I0..1Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Patient | RelatedPerson)
asserterΣ I0..1Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Patient | RelatedPerson)
id0..1string
extensionI0..*Extension
modifierExtensionΣ ?! I0..*Extension
summaryI0..1CodeableConcept
assessmentI0..*Reference(ClinicalImpression | DiagnosticReport | Observation)
type0..1CodeableConcept
id0..1string
extensionI0..*Extension
modifierExtensionΣ ?! I0..*Extension
codeΣ I0..*CodeableConcept
detailΣ I0..*Reference(Resource)
note0..*Annotation

Snapshot View

idΣ0..1string
id0..1string
extensionI0..*Extension
versionIdΣ0..1id
lastUpdatedΣ0..1instant
sourceΣ0..1uri
profileΣ0..*canonical(StructureDefinition)
securityΣ0..*CodingBinding
tagS Σ0..*CodingBinding
implicitRulesΣ ?!0..1uri
language0..1codeBinding
text0..1Narrative
contained0..*Resource
extensionI0..*Extension
modifierExtension?! I0..*Extension
identifierΣ0..*Identifier
clinicalStatusS Σ ?! I1..1Codeable Concept (IPS)Binding
verificationStatusΣ ?! I0..1Codeable Concept (IPS)Binding
categoryS0..*Codeable Concept (IPS)Binding
severityS0..1Codeable Concept (IPS)Binding
codeS Σ1..1Codeable Concept (IPS)Binding
bodySiteΣ0..*Codeable Concept (IPS)
id0..1string
extensionI0..*Extension
referenceS Σ I1..1string
typeΣ0..1uriBinding
identifierΣ0..1Identifier
displayΣ0..1string
encounterΣ I0..1Reference(Encounter)
onsetDateTimedateTime
onsetAgeAge
onsetPeriodPeriod
onsetRangeRange
onsetStringstring
abatementDateTimedateTime
abatementAgeAge
abatementPeriodPeriod
abatementRangeRange
abatementStringstring
recordedDateΣ0..1dateTime
recorderΣ I0..1Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Patient | RelatedPerson)
asserterΣ I0..1Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Patient | RelatedPerson)
id0..1string
extensionI0..*Extension
modifierExtensionΣ ?! I0..*Extension
summaryI0..1CodeableConcept
assessmentI0..*Reference(ClinicalImpression | DiagnosticReport | Observation)
type0..1CodeableConcept
id0..1string
extensionI0..*Extension
modifierExtensionΣ ?! I0..*Extension
codeΣ I0..*CodeableConcept
detailΣ I0..*Reference(Resource)
note0..*Annotation

Examples

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Detailed descriptions


Condition
DefinitionA clinical condition, problem, diagnosis, or other event, situation, issue, or clinical concept that has risen to a level of concern.
Cardinality0...*
Invariants
  • 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()
  • con-5: Condition.clinicalStatus SHALL NOT be present if verification Status is entered-in-error
    verificationStatus.coding.where(system='http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/condition-ver-status' and code='entered-in-error').empty() or clinicalStatus.empty()
  • con-4: If condition is abated, then clinicalStatus must be either inactive, resolved, or remission
    abatement.empty() or clinicalStatus.coding.where(system='http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/condition-clinical' and (code='resolved' or code='remission' or code='inactive')).exists()
  • con-3: Condition.clinicalStatus SHALL be present if verificationStatus is not entered-in-error and category is problem-list-item
    clinicalStatus.exists() or verificationStatus.coding.where(system='http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/condition-ver-status' and code = 'entered-in-error').exists() or category.select($this='problem-list-item').empty()
Mappings
  • rim: Entity. Role, or Act
  • workflow: Event
  • sct-concept: < 243796009 |Situation with explicit context| : 246090004 |Associated finding| = ( ( < 404684003 |Clinical finding| MINUS ( << 420134006 |Propensity to adverse reactions| OR << 473010000 |Hypersensitivity condition| OR << 79899007 |Drug interaction| OR << 69449002 |Drug action| OR << 441742003 |Evaluation finding| OR << 307824009 |Administrative status| OR << 385356007 |Tumor stage finding|)) OR < 272379006 |Event|)
  • v2: PPR message
  • rim: Observation[classCode=OBS, moodCode=EVN, code=ASSERTION, value<Diagnosis]
Condition.id
DefinitionThe logical id of the resource, as used in the URL for the resource. Once assigned, this value never changes.
Cardinality0...1
Typestring
SummaryTrue
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.

Condition.meta
DefinitionThe 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.
Cardinality0...1
TypeMeta
SummaryTrue
Invariants
  • ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
    hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
Mappings
  • rim: n/a
  • rim: N/A
Condition.meta.id
DefinitionUnique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.
Cardinality0...1
Typestring
Mappings
  • rim: n/a
Condition.meta.extension
DefinitionMay 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.
Cardinality0...*
TypeExtension
Aliasextensions, user content
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.

SlicingUnordered, Open, by url(Value)
Invariants
  • 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
Condition.meta.versionId
DefinitionThe version specific identifier, as it appears in the version portion of the URL. This value changes when the resource is created, updated, or deleted.
Cardinality0...1
Typeid
SummaryTrue
Comments

The server assigns this value, and ignores what the client specifies, except in the case that the server is imposing version integrity on updates/deletes.

Invariants
  • ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
    hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
Mappings
  • rim: n/a
Condition.meta.lastUpdated
DefinitionWhen the resource last changed - e.g. when the version changed.
Cardinality0...1
Typeinstant
SummaryTrue
Comments

This value is always populated except when the resource is first being created. The server / resource manager sets this value; what a client provides is irrelevant. This is equivalent to the HTTP Last-Modified and SHOULD have the same value on a read interaction.

Invariants
  • ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
    hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
Mappings
  • rim: n/a
Condition.meta.source
DefinitionA uri that identifies the source system of the resource. This provides a minimal amount of [Provenance](provenance.html#) information that can be used to track or differentiate the source of information in the resource. The source may identify another FHIR server, document, message, database, etc.
Cardinality0...1
Typeuri
SummaryTrue
Comments

In the provenance resource, this corresponds to Provenance.entity.what[x]. The exact use of the source (and the implied Provenance.entity.role) is left to implementer discretion. Only one nominated source is allowed; for additional provenance details, a full Provenance resource should be used.

This element can be used to indicate where the current master source of a resource that has a canonical URL if the resource is no longer hosted at the canonical URL.

Invariants
  • ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
    hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
Mappings
  • rim: n/a
Condition.meta.profile
DefinitionA list of profiles (references to [StructureDefinition](structuredefinition.html#) resources) that this resource claims to conform to. The URL is a reference to [StructureDefinition.url](structuredefinition-definitions.html#StructureDefinition.url).
Cardinality0...*
Typecanonical(StructureDefinition)
SummaryTrue
Comments

It is up to the server and/or other infrastructure of policy to determine whether/how these claims are verified and/or updated over time. The list of profile URLs is a set.

Invariants
  • ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
    hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
Mappings
  • rim: n/a
Condition.meta.security
DefinitionSecurity labels applied to this resource. These tags connect specific resources to the overall security policy and infrastructure.
Cardinality0...*
TypeCoding
Binding

Security Labels from the Healthcare Privacy and Security Classification System.

All Security Labels (extensible)
SummaryTrue
Comments

The security labels can be updated without changing the stated version of the resource. The list of security labels is a set. Uniqueness is based the system/code, and version and display are ignored.

Invariants
  • 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 subset one of the sets of component 1-3 or 4-6
  • rim: CV
  • orim: fhir:Coding rdfs:subClassOf dt:CDCoding
Condition.meta.tag
DefinitionTags applied to this resource. Tags are intended to be used to identify and relate resources to process and workflow, and applications are not required to consider the tags when interpreting the meaning of a resource.
Cardinality0...*
TypeCoding
Binding

Codes that represent various types of tags, commonly workflow-related; e.g. "Needs review by Dr. Jones".

MARiskRating (required)
Must SupportTrue
SummaryTrue
Comments

The tags can be updated without changing the stated version of the resource. The list of tags is a set. Uniqueness is based the system/code, and version and display are ignored.

Invariants
  • 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 subset one of the sets of component 1-3 or 4-6
  • rim: CV
  • orim: fhir:Coding rdfs:subClassOf dt:CDCoding
Condition.implicitRules
DefinitionA 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.
Cardinality0...1
Typeuri
ModifierTrue
SummaryTrue
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.

Invariants
  • ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
    hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
Mappings
  • rim: n/a
Condition.language
DefinitionThe base language in which the resource is written.
Cardinality0...1
Typecode
Binding

A human language.

CommonLanguages (preferred)
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).

Invariants
  • ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
    hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
Mappings
  • rim: n/a
Condition.text
DefinitionA 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.
Cardinality0...1
TypeNarrative
Aliasnarrative, html, xhtml, display
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.

Invariants
  • 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?
Condition.contained
DefinitionThese 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.
Cardinality0...*
TypeResource
Aliasinline resources, anonymous resources, contained resources
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.

Mappings
  • rim: Entity. Role, or Act
  • rim: N/A
Condition.extension
DefinitionMay 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.
Cardinality0...*
TypeExtension
Aliasextensions, user content
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.

SlicingUnordered, Open, by url(Value)
Invariants
  • 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
Condition.modifierExtension
DefinitionMay 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).
Cardinality0...*
TypeExtension
ModifierTrue
Aliasextensions, user content
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.

SlicingUnordered, Open, by url(Value)
Invariants
  • 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
Condition.identifier
DefinitionBusiness identifiers assigned to this condition by the performer or other systems which remain constant as the resource is updated and propagates from server to server.
Cardinality0...*
TypeIdentifier
SummaryTrue
Requirements

Allows identification of the condition as it is known by various participating systems and in a way that remains consistent across servers.

Comments

This is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion). It is best practice for the identifier to only appear on a single resource instance, however business practices may occasionally dictate that multiple resource instances with the same identifier can exist - possibly even with different resource types. For example, multiple Patient and a Person resource instance might share the same social insurance number.

Invariants
  • 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: .id
Condition.clinicalStatus
DefinitionA concept that may be defined by a formal reference to a terminology or ontology or may be provided by text.
Cardinality1...1
TypeCodeable Concept (IPS)
Binding

The clinical status of the condition or diagnosis.

ConditionClinicalStatusCodes (required)
Must SupportTrue
ModifierTrue
SummaryTrue
Comments

Not all terminology uses fit this general pattern. In some cases, models should not use CodeableConcept and use Coding directly and provide their own structure for managing text, codings, translations and the relationship between elements and pre- and post-coordination.

Invariants
  • 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.status
  • w5: FiveWs.status
  • sct-concept: < 303105007 |Disease phases|
  • v2: PRB-14
  • rim: Observation ACT .inboundRelationship[typeCode=COMP].source[classCode=OBS, code="clinicalStatus", moodCode=EVN].value
Condition.verificationStatus
DefinitionA concept that may be defined by a formal reference to a terminology or ontology or may be provided by text.
Cardinality0...1
TypeCodeable Concept (IPS)
Binding

The verification status to support or decline the clinical status of the condition or diagnosis.

ConditionVerificationStatus (required)
ModifierTrue
SummaryTrue
Comments

This element is labeled as a modifier because the status contains the code refuted and entered-in-error that mark the Condition as not currently valid.

Invariants
  • 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.status
  • w5: FiveWs.status
  • sct-concept: < 410514004 |Finding context value|
  • v2: PRB-13
  • rim: Observation ACT .inboundRelationship[typeCode=COMP].source[classCode=OBS, code="verificationStatus", moodCode=EVN].value
  • sct-attr: 408729009
Condition.category
DefinitionA category assigned to the condition. In this profile, a health problem of the patient, therefore a 'problem-list-item'.
Cardinality0...*
TypeCodeable Concept (IPS)
Binding

A category assigned to the condition.

ProblemTypeUvIps (preferred)
Must SupportTrue
Comments

In this profile, Condition represents a health problem of the patient. Therefore one of the category value(s) must be problem-list-item.

Invariants
  • 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
  • w5: FiveWs.class
  • sct-concept: < 404684003 |Clinical finding|
  • v2: 'problem' if from PRB-3. 'diagnosis' if from DG1 segment in PV1 message
  • rim: .code
Condition.severity
DefinitionA concept that may be defined by a formal reference to a terminology or ontology or may be provided by text.
Cardinality0...1
TypeCodeable Concept (IPS)
Binding

A subjective assessment of the severity of the condition as evaluated by the clinician.

Condition/DiagnosisSeverity (preferred)
Must SupportTrue
Comments

Not all terminology uses fit this general pattern. In some cases, models should not use CodeableConcept and use Coding directly and provide their own structure for managing text, codings, translations and the relationship between elements and pre- and post-coordination.

Invariants
  • 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
  • w5: FiveWs.grade
  • sct-concept: < 272141005 |Severities|
  • v2: PRB-26 / ABS-3
  • rim: Can be pre/post-coordinated into value. Or ./inboundRelationship[typeCode=SUBJ].source[classCode=OBS, moodCode=EVN, code="severity"].value
  • sct-attr: 246112005
Condition.code
DefinitionIdentification of the condition, problem or diagnosis or recording of "problem absent" or of "problems unknown".
Cardinality1...1
TypeCodeable Concept (IPS)
Binding

Code for a clinical problem that is selected from SNOMED CT or a code for absent/unknown problem

ProblemsSnomedAbsentUnknownUvIps (preferred)
Must SupportTrue
SummaryTrue
Aliastype
Requirements

0..1 to account for primarily narrative only resources.

Comments

Not all terminology uses fit this general pattern. In some cases, models should not use CodeableConcept and use Coding directly and provide their own structure for managing text, codings, translations and the relationship between elements and pre- and post-coordination.

Invariants
  • 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.what[x]
  • sct-concept: code 246090004 |Associated finding| (< 404684003 |Clinical finding| MINUS << 420134006 |Propensity to adverse reactions| MINUS << 473010000 |Hypersensitivity condition| MINUS << 79899007 |Drug interaction| MINUS << 69449002 |Drug action| MINUS << 441742003 |Evaluation finding| MINUS << 307824009 |Administrative status| MINUS << 385356007 |Tumor stage finding|) OR < 413350009 |Finding with explicit context| OR < 272379006 |Event|
  • v2: PRB-3
  • rim: .value
  • sct-attr: 246090004
Condition.bodySite
DefinitionA concept that may be defined by a formal reference to a terminology or ontology or may be provided by text.
Cardinality0...*
TypeCodeable Concept (IPS)
Binding

Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.

SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example)
SummaryTrue
Comments

Not all terminology uses fit this general pattern. In some cases, models should not use CodeableConcept and use Coding directly and provide their own structure for managing text, codings, translations and the relationship between elements and pre- and post-coordination.

Invariants
  • 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
  • sct-concept: < 442083009 |Anatomical or acquired body structure|
  • rim: .targetBodySiteCode
  • sct-attr: 363698007
Condition.subject
DefinitionIndicates the patient or group who the condition record is associated with.
Cardinality1...1
TypeReference(Patient (IPS))
Must SupportTrue
SummaryTrue
Aliaspatient
Requirements

Group is typically used for veterinary or public health use cases.

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.

Invariants
  • 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.subject
  • w5: FiveWs.subject[x]
  • v2: PID-3
  • rim: .participation[typeCode=SBJ].role[classCode=PAT]
  • w5: FiveWs.subject
Condition.subject.id
DefinitionUnique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.
Cardinality0...1
Typestring
Mappings
  • rim: n/a
Condition.subject.extension
DefinitionMay 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.
Cardinality0...*
TypeExtension
Aliasextensions, user content
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.

SlicingUnordered, Open, by url(Value)
Invariants
  • 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
Condition.subject.reference
DefinitionA reference to a location at which the other resource is found. The reference may be a relative reference, in which case it is relative to the service base URL, or an absolute URL that resolves to the location where the resource is found. The reference may be version specific or not. If the reference is not to a FHIR RESTful server, then it should be assumed to be version specific. Internal fragment references (start with '#') refer to contained resources.
Cardinality1...1
Typestring
Must SupportTrue
SummaryTrue
Comments

Using absolute URLs provides a stable scalable approach suitable for a cloud/web context, while using relative/logical references provides a flexible approach suitable for use when trading across closed eco-system boundaries. Absolute URLs do not need to point to a FHIR RESTful server, though this is the preferred approach. If the URL conforms to the structure "/[type]/[id]" then it should be assumed that the reference is to a FHIR RESTful server.

Invariants
  • ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
    hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
Mappings
  • rim: n/a
  • rim: N/A
Condition.subject.type
DefinitionThe expected type of the target of the reference. If both Reference.type and Reference.reference are populated and Reference.reference is a FHIR URL, both SHALL be consistent. The type is the Canonical URL of Resource Definition that is the type this reference refers to. References are URLs that are relative to http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/ e.g. "Patient" is a reference to http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Patient. Absolute URLs are only allowed for logical models (and can only be used in references in logical models, not resources).
Cardinality0...1
Typeuri
Binding

Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).

ResourceType (extensible)
SummaryTrue
Comments

This element is used to indicate the type of the target of the reference. This may be used which ever of the other elements are populated (or not). In some cases, the type of the target may be determined by inspection of the reference (e.g. a RESTful URL) or by resolving the target of the reference; if both the type and a reference is provided, the reference SHALL resolve to a resource of the same type as that specified.

Invariants
  • ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
    hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
Mappings
  • rim: n/a
  • rim: N/A
Condition.subject.identifier
DefinitionAn identifier for the target resource. This is used when there is no way to reference the other resource directly, either because the entity it represents is not available through a FHIR server, or because there is no way for the author of the resource to convert a known identifier to an actual location. There is no requirement that a Reference.identifier point to something that is actually exposed as a FHIR instance, but it SHALL point to a business concept that would be expected to be exposed as a FHIR instance, and that instance would need to be of a FHIR resource type allowed by the reference.
Cardinality0...1
TypeIdentifier
SummaryTrue
Comments

When an identifier is provided in place of a reference, any system processing the reference will only be able to resolve the identifier to a reference if it understands the business context in which the identifier is used. Sometimes this is global (e.g. a national identifier) but often it is not. For this reason, none of the useful mechanisms described for working with references (e.g. chaining, includes) are possible, nor should servers be expected to be able resolve the reference. Servers may accept an identifier based reference untouched, resolve it, and/or reject it - see CapabilityStatement.rest.resource.referencePolicy.

When both an identifier and a literal reference are provided, the literal reference is preferred. Applications processing the resource are allowed - but not required - to check that the identifier matches the literal reference

Applications converting a logical reference to a literal reference may choose to leave the logical reference present, or remove it.

Reference is intended to point to a structure that can potentially be expressed as a FHIR resource, though there is no need for it to exist as an actual FHIR resource instance - except in as much as an application wishes to actual find the target of the reference. The content referred to be the identifier must meet the logical constraints implied by any limitations on what resource types are permitted for the reference. For example, it would not be legitimate to send the identifier for a drug prescription if the type were Reference(Observation|DiagnosticReport). One of the use-cases for Reference.identifier is the situation where no FHIR representation exists (where the type is Reference (Any).

Invariants
  • 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
  • rim: .identifier
Condition.subject.display
DefinitionPlain text narrative that identifies the resource in addition to the resource reference.
Cardinality0...1
Typestring
SummaryTrue
Comments

This is generally not the same as the Resource.text of the referenced resource. The purpose is to identify what's being referenced, not to fully describe it.

Invariants
  • ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
    hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
Mappings
  • rim: n/a
  • rim: N/A
Condition.encounter
DefinitionThe Encounter during which this Condition was created or to which the creation of this record is tightly associated.
Cardinality0...1
TypeReference(Encounter)
SummaryTrue
Comments

This will typically be the encounter the event occurred within, but some activities may be initiated prior to or after the official completion of an encounter but still be tied to the context of the encounter. This record indicates the encounter this particular record is associated with. In the case of a "new" diagnosis reflecting ongoing/revised information about the condition, this might be distinct from the first encounter in which the underlying condition was first "known".

Invariants
  • 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
  • v2: PV1-19 (+PV1-54)
  • rim: .inboundRelationship[typeCode=COMP].source[classCode=ENC, moodCode=EVN]
Condition.onset[x]
DefinitionEstimated or actual date or date-time the condition began, in the opinion of the clinician.
Cardinality0...1
TypedateTime
Must SupportTrue
SummaryTrue
Comments

Age is generally used when the patient reports an age at which the Condition began to occur.

Invariants
  • 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.init
  • v2: PRB-16
  • rim: .effectiveTime.low or .inboundRelationship[typeCode=SUBJ].source[classCode=OBS, moodCode=EVN, code="age at onset"].value
Condition.abatement[x]
DefinitionThe date or estimated date that the condition resolved or went into remission. This is called "abatement" because of the many overloaded connotations associated with "remission" or "resolution" - Conditions are never really resolved, but they can abate.
Cardinality0...1
TypedateTime
Comments

There is no explicit distinction between resolution and remission because in many cases the distinction is not clear. Age is generally used when the patient reports an age at which the Condition abated. If there is no abatement element, it is unknown whether the condition has resolved or entered remission; applications and users should generally assume that the condition is still valid. When abatementString exists, it implies the condition is abated.

Invariants
  • ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
    hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
Mappings
  • rim: n/a
  • w5: FiveWs.done[x]
  • rim: .effectiveTime.high or .inboundRelationship[typeCode=SUBJ].source[classCode=OBS, moodCode=EVN, code="age at remission"].value or .inboundRelationship[typeCode=SUBJ]source[classCode=CONC, moodCode=EVN].status=completed
Condition.recordedDate
DefinitionThe recordedDate represents when this particular Condition record was created in the system, which is often a system-generated date.
Cardinality0...1
TypedateTime
SummaryTrue
Invariants
  • ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
    hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
Mappings
  • rim: n/a
  • w5: FiveWs.recorded
  • v2: REL-11
  • rim: .participation[typeCode=AUT].time
Condition.recorder
DefinitionIndividual who recorded the record and takes responsibility for its content.
Cardinality0...1
TypeReference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Patient | RelatedPerson)
SummaryTrue
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.

Invariants
  • 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
Condition.asserter
DefinitionIndividual who is making the condition statement.
Cardinality0...1
TypeReference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Patient | RelatedPerson)
SummaryTrue
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.

Invariants
  • 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.source
  • v2: REL-7.1 identifier + REL-7.12 type code
  • rim: .participation[typeCode=INF].role
Condition.stage
DefinitionClinical stage or grade of a condition. May include formal severity assessments.
Cardinality0...*
TypeBackboneElement
Invariants
  • ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
    hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
  • con-1: Stage SHALL have summary or assessment
    summary.exists() or assessment.exists()
Mappings
  • rim: n/a
  • rim: ./inboundRelationship[typeCode=SUBJ].source[classCode=OBS, moodCode=EVN, code="stage/grade"]
Condition.stage.id
DefinitionUnique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.
Cardinality0...1
Typestring
Mappings
  • rim: n/a
Condition.stage.extension
DefinitionMay 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.
Cardinality0...*
TypeExtension
Aliasextensions, user content
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.

SlicingUnordered, Open, by url(Value)
Invariants
  • 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
Condition.stage.modifierExtension
DefinitionMay 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).
Cardinality0...*
TypeExtension
ModifierTrue
SummaryTrue
Aliasextensions, user content, modifiers
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.

Invariants
  • 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
Condition.stage.summary
DefinitionA simple summary of the stage such as "Stage 3". The determination of the stage is disease-specific.
Cardinality0...1
TypeCodeableConcept
Binding

Codes describing condition stages (e.g. Cancer stages).

ConditionStage (example)
Comments

Not all terminology uses fit this general pattern. In some cases, models should not use CodeableConcept and use Coding directly and provide their own structure for managing text, codings, translations and the relationship between elements and pre- and post-coordination.

Invariants
  • 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
  • sct-concept: < 254291000 |Staging and scales|
  • v2: PRB-14
  • rim: .value
Condition.stage.assessment
DefinitionReference to a formal record of the evidence on which the staging assessment is based.
Cardinality0...*
TypeReference(ClinicalImpression | DiagnosticReport | Observation)
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.

Invariants
  • 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: .self
Condition.stage.type
DefinitionThe kind of staging, such as pathological or clinical staging.
Cardinality0...1
TypeCodeableConcept
Binding

Codes describing the kind of condition staging (e.g. clinical or pathological).

ConditionStageType (example)
Comments

Not all terminology uses fit this general pattern. In some cases, models should not use CodeableConcept and use Coding directly and provide their own structure for managing text, codings, translations and the relationship between elements and pre- and post-coordination.

Invariants
  • 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].source[classCode=OBS, moodCode=EVN, code="stage type"]
Condition.evidence
DefinitionSupporting evidence / manifestations that are the basis of the Condition's verification status, such as evidence that confirmed or refuted the condition.
Cardinality0...*
TypeBackboneElement
Comments

The evidence may be a simple list of coded symptoms/manifestations, or references to observations or formal assessments, or both.

Invariants
  • ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
    hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
  • con-2: evidence SHALL have code or details
    code.exists() or detail.exists()
Mappings
  • rim: n/a
  • rim: .outboundRelationship[typeCode=SPRT].target[classCode=OBS, moodCode=EVN]
Condition.evidence.id
DefinitionUnique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.
Cardinality0...1
Typestring
Mappings
  • rim: n/a
Condition.evidence.extension
DefinitionMay 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.
Cardinality0...*
TypeExtension
Aliasextensions, user content
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.

SlicingUnordered, Open, by url(Value)
Invariants
  • 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
Condition.evidence.modifierExtension
DefinitionMay 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).
Cardinality0...*
TypeExtension
ModifierTrue
SummaryTrue
Aliasextensions, user content, modifiers
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.

Invariants
  • 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
Condition.evidence.code
DefinitionA manifestation or symptom that led to the recording of this condition.
Cardinality0...*
TypeCodeableConcept
Binding

Codes that describe the manifestation or symptoms of a condition.

ManifestationAndSymptomCodes (example)
SummaryTrue
Comments

Not all terminology uses fit this general pattern. In some cases, models should not use CodeableConcept and use Coding directly and provide their own structure for managing text, codings, translations and the relationship between elements and pre- and post-coordination.

Invariants
  • 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.reasonCode
  • w5: FiveWs.why[x]
  • sct-concept: < 404684003 |Clinical finding|
  • rim: [code="diagnosis"].value
Condition.evidence.detail
DefinitionLinks to other relevant information, including pathology reports.
Cardinality0...*
TypeReference(Resource)
SummaryTrue
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.

Invariants
  • 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.why[x]
  • rim: .self
Condition.note
DefinitionAdditional information about the Condition. This is a general notes/comments entry for description of the Condition, its diagnosis and prognosis.
Cardinality0...*
TypeAnnotation
Comments

For systems that do not have structured annotations, they can simply communicate a single annotation with no author or time. This element may need to be included in narrative because of the potential for modifying information. Annotations SHOULD NOT be used to communicate "modifying" information that could be computable. (This is a SHOULD because enforcing user behavior is nearly impossible).

Invariants
  • ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
    hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
Mappings
  • rim: n/a
  • v2: N/A
  • rim: Act
  • workflow: Event.note
  • v2: NTE child of PRB
  • rim: .inboundRelationship[typeCode=SUBJ].source[classCode=OBS, moodCode=EVN, code="annotation"].value