Mapping PRSB headings to FHIR
This ITK3 specification currently focuses on the following Community Pharmacy Services:
- Pharmacy First (clinical pathways and minor illness)
- Pharmacy Contraception Service
- Hypertension Case Finding Service
How are PRSB headings represented within FHIR?
In previous ITK3 specifications, the NHS has asked providers to send this as HTML within the Composition.section.text element, along with a SNOMED code within Composition.section.code.
GP Connect does not follow this pattern, and prefers that uncategorised data be sent within the following FHIR profiles:
- Profile: CareConnect-GPC-ClinicalImpression-1
- Profile: CareConnect-Flag-1
- Profile: CareConnect-GPC-Observation-1
A value from the following code system should be used within meta.tag to articulate which headings the data item being represented aligns to. A link to the code system can be found below.
Code system: RecordStandardHeadings
In the event of multiple values for the same heading being sent, additional profiles will be sent.
More information about this can be found within the
Heading: History
The record of the person’s significant medical, surgical and mental health history. Including relevant previous diagnoses, problems and issues, procedures, investigations, specific anaesthesia issues, etc. (will include dental and obstetric history).
This is a required data item in the Community Pharmacy Standard, which means that Pharmacy Suppliers are obliged to provide this information if it is present within their clinical system.
Example
| ClinicalImpression.id[0] | 4ab82e30-64a6-45df-a171-89102ee02e98 |
| ClinicalImpression.meta[0].profile[0] | https://fhir.nhs.uk/STU3/StructureDefinition/CareConnect-GPC-ClinicalImpression-1 |
| ClinicalImpression.meta[0].tag[0].system[0] | https://fhir.nhs.uk/CodeSystem/RecordStandardHeadings |
| ClinicalImpression.meta[0].tag[0].code[0] | history |
| ClinicalImpression.meta[0].tag[0].display[0] | History |
| ClinicalImpression.status[0] | completed |
| ClinicalImpression.subject[0].reference[0] | urn:uuid:42451c37-752d-4c8e-aa80-be8258a9a4e5 |
| ClinicalImpression.context[0].reference[0] | urn:uuid:43b4530b-7e0d-4009-a006-6a8d99cbd4f0 |
| ClinicalImpression.summary[0] | Patient has history of panic attacks |
Heading: Clinical Summary
A description detailing a patient’s reason for attendance, results from the diagnostic and treatment process.
This is a mandatory data item in the Community Pharmacy Standard, which means that Pharmacy Suppliers are obliged to provide this information.
Recorded as a free-text string within the ClinicalImpression.summary element.
If the patient expresses their pregnancy status, this should be recorded here as free-text. The wording used within your clinical system regarding pregnancy status should be approved by your Clinical Safety Officer.
There should be appropriate line spacing to avoid misinterpretation of information in the clinical summary section.
Example
| ClinicalImpression.id[0] | e461896a-b0c8-457d-9397-b276c9aec312 |
| ClinicalImpression.meta[0].profile[0] | https://fhir.nhs.uk/STU3/StructureDefinition/CareConnect-GPC-ClinicalImpression-1 |
| ClinicalImpression.meta[0].tag[0].system[0] | https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/CodeSystem/UKCore-RecordStandardHeadings |
| ClinicalImpression.meta[0].tag[0].code[0] | clinical-summary |
| ClinicalImpression.meta[0].tag[0].display[0] | Clinical summary |
| ClinicalImpression.status[0] | completed |
| ClinicalImpression.subject[0].reference[0] | urn:uuid:42451c37-752d-4c8e-aa80-be8258a9a4e5 |
| ClinicalImpression.context[0].reference[0] | urn:uuid:43b4530b-7e0d-4009-a006-6a8d99cbd4f0 |
| ClinicalImpression.summary[0] | A description detailing a patient’s reason for attendance, any red flags, results from the diagnostic and treatment process. Patient reports they are pregnant or may be pregnant. |
Heading: Signpost details
These are the details of any services that the person has been signposted to. Signposting is in the form of providing the person with the name of an organisation and their contact details - for example, telephone number, website (it is not a referral).
As such, free text is preferred to record the signpost details in this version of the specification.
Example
| ClinicalImpression.id[0] | 4ab82e30-64a6-45df-a171-89102ee02e92 |
| ClinicalImpression.meta[0].profile[0] | https://fhir.nhs.uk/STU3/StructureDefinition/CareConnect-GPC-ClinicalImpression-1 |
| ClinicalImpression.meta[0].tag[0].system[0] | https://fhir.nhs.uk/CodeSystem/RecordStandardHeadings |
| ClinicalImpression.meta[0].tag[0].code[0] | signpost-details |
| ClinicalImpression.meta[0].tag[0].display[0] | Signpost details |
| ClinicalImpression.identifier[0].system[0] | https://identifiers.provider.test/clinicalImpression |
| ClinicalImpression.identifier[0].value[0] | urn:uuid:4ab82e30-64a6-45df-a171-89102ee02e92 |
| ClinicalImpression.status[0] | completed |
| ClinicalImpression.subject[0].reference[0] | urn:uuid:42451c37-752d-4c8e-aa80-be8258a9a4e5 |
| ClinicalImpression.context[0].reference[0] | urn:uuid:43b4530b-7e0d-4009-a006-6a8d99cbd4f0 |
| ClinicalImpression.summary[0] | Signposted to John Brown, a Senior Mental Health Social Working in the Cambridge Medical Health team due to signs of depression were noted during the consultation. |
Heading: Information and advice given
The information or advice given to the person, carer, other authorised representative, care professional or other third party. May include advice about actions related to medicines or other ongoing care activities on an ‘information prescription'. State here if there are concerns about the extent to which the person and/or carer understand the information provided about diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
Recorded as a free-text string within the ClinicalImpression.summary element.
Example
| ClinicalImpression.id[0] | 17cbf68a-1b91-4b54-a253-3b4b79f42a30 |
| ClinicalImpression.meta[0].tag[0].system[0] | https://fhir.hl7.org.uk/CodeSystem/UKCore-RecordStandardHeadings |
| ClinicalImpression.meta[0].tag[0].code[0] | information-and-advice-given |
| ClinicalImpression.meta[0].tag[0].display[0] | Information and advice given |
| ClinicalImpression.identifier[0].system[0] | https://identifiers.provider.test/clinicalImpression |
| ClinicalImpression.identifier[0].value[0] | urn:uuid:17cbf68a-1b91-4b54-a253-3b4b79f42a30 |
| ClinicalImpression.status[0] | completed |
| ClinicalImpression.subject[0].reference[0] | urn:uuid:42451c37-752d-4c8e-aa80-be8258a9a4e5 |
| ClinicalImpression.context[0].reference[0] | urn:uuid:43b4530b-7e0d-4009-a006-6a8d99cbd4f0 |
| ClinicalImpression.summary[0] | Relevant information and advice provided to the patient during the consultation |
Heading: Planned and requested actions
The details of planned investigations, procedures and treatment, and whether this plan has been agreed with the person or their legitimate representative.
Recorded as a free-text string within the ClinicalImpression.summary element.
The sending practitioner MUST contact the receiving practitioner (GP) directly to request tasks.
Example
| ClinicalImpression.id[0] | 4ab82e30-64a6-45df-a171-89102ee02e09 |
| ClinicalImpression.meta[0].profile[0] | https://fhir.nhs.uk/STU3/StructureDefinition/CareConnect-GPC-ClinicalImpression-1 |
| ClinicalImpression.meta[0].tag[0].system[0] | https://fhir.nhs.uk/CodeSystem/RecordStandardHeadings |
| ClinicalImpression.meta[0].tag[0].code[0] | plan-and-requested-actions |
| ClinicalImpression.meta[0].tag[0].display[0] | Plan and requested actions |
| ClinicalImpression.identifier[0].system[0] | https://identifiers.provider.test/clinicalImpression |
| ClinicalImpression.identifier[0].value[0] | urn:uuid:4ab82e30-64a6-45df-a171-89102ee02e09 |
| ClinicalImpression.status[0] | completed |
| ClinicalImpression.subject[0].reference[0] | urn:uuid:42451c37-752d-4c8e-aa80-be8258a9a4e5 |
| ClinicalImpression.context[0].reference[0] | urn:uuid:43b4530b-7e0d-4009-a006-6a8d99cbd4f0 |
| ClinicalImpression.summary[0] | Plan and requested actions discussed with the patient go here. |
Heading: Red Flags
Confirmation of whether any red flags (symptoms that suggest more serious illness) were identified.
This is a required data item in the Community Pharmacy Standard, which means that Pharmacy Suppliers are obliged to provide this information if it is present within their clinical system.
Recorded as a free-text string within the ClinicalImpression.summary element.
Example
| ClinicalImpression.id[0] | db9e8c58-bbe7-4c52-b699-b4db78a6a88d |
| ClinicalImpression.meta[0].profile[0] | https://fhir.nhs.uk/STU3/StructureDefinition/CareConnect-GPC-ClinicalImpression-1 |
| ClinicalImpression.meta[0].tag[0].system[0] | https://fhir.nhs.uk/CodeSystem/RecordStandardHeadings |
| ClinicalImpression.meta[0].tag[0].code[0] | red-flags |
| ClinicalImpression.meta[0].tag[0].display[0] | Red flags |
| ClinicalImpression.identifier[0].system[0] | https://identifiers.provider.test/clinicalimpression |
| ClinicalImpression.identifier[0].value[0] | urn:uuid:db9e8c58-bbe7-4c52-b699-b4db78a6a88d |
| ClinicalImpression.status[0] | completed |
| ClinicalImpression.subject[0].reference[0] | urn:uuid:42451c37-752d-4c8e-aa80-be8258a9a4e5 |
| ClinicalImpression.context[0].reference[0] | urn:uuid:43b4530b-7e0d-4009-a006-6a8d99cbd4f0 |
| ClinicalImpression.summary[0] | Details of red flag symptoms identified. |
Heading: Procedures and therapies - ABPM declined
The details of any procedures performed. Includes both psychological and medical therapies and procedures (for example, cognitive behaviour therapy, hip replacement).
Example
Heading: Presenting Complaints
The health problem or issue experienced by the patient resulting in their attendance.
Recorded as a SNOMED code within the Condition.code element.
Approved SNOMED codes for Clinical Pathways (last updated, May 2026)
| Clinical Pathway condition | SCTID | Fully specified name | Suggested display term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shingles | 4740000 | Herpes zoster (disorder) | Shingles |
| Uncomplicated urinary tract infection | 1090711000000100 | Uncomplicated urinary tract infection (disorder) | Uncomplicated urinary tract infection |
| Impetigo | 48277006 | Impetigo (disorder) | Impetigo |
| Infected insect bites | 262550002 | Infected insect bite (disorder) | Infected insect bites |
| Acute Sinusitis | 15805002 | Acute sinusitis (disorder) | Acute Sinusitis |
| Acute sore throat | 267102003 | Sore throat (finding) | Acute sore throat |
| Acute Otitis media | 3110003 | Acute otitis media (disorder) | Acute Otitis media |
Approved SNOMED codes for Minor Illness (last updated, May 2026)
Criteria for Selection
- Preference was given to symptom codes (findings) rather than diagnostic codes (disorder) where available.
- The aim was to make the list as short as possible whilst still being useful (and covering the categories specified).
- Where possible, non-specific codes were chosen e.g. 'Sting of Skin' instead of bee sting/wasp sting/jellyfish sting.
- Where more than one code was available preference was given to codes already used frequently in general practice.
- Consideration was given to the parent and child codes of the codes selected to ensure they were consistent and not contradictory.
It is likely that these codes will be refined and added to as the service develops.
| List of minor illness groups | Condition split for SNOMED coding purpose | SCTID | Fully specified name | Suggested display term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acne, Spots and Pimples | Acne, Spots and Pimples | 95324001 | Skin lesion (disorder) | Skin lesion |
| Allergic reaction | Allergic reaction | 419076005 | Allergic reaction (disorder) | Allergic reaction |
| Ankle or Foot Pain or Swelling | Ankle Pain | 247373008 | Ankle pain (finding) | Ankle pain |
| Ankle Swelling | 267039000 | Swollen ankle (finding) | Swollen ankle | |
| Foot Pain | 47933007 | Foot pain (finding) | Foot pain | |
| Foot Swelling | 297142003 | Foot swelling (finding) | Swollen foot | |
| Athlete's Foot | Athlete's Foot | 6020002 | Tinea pedis (disorder) | Athlete's foot |
| Bites or Stings, Insect or Spider | Insect bite | 276433004 | Insect bite - wound (disorder) | Insect bite |
| Spider bite | 403149008 | Spider bite wound (disorder) | Spider bite wound | |
| Tick Bite | 95898004 | Tick bite (disorder) | Tick bite | |
| Animal Bite | 399907009 | Animal bite wound (disorder) | Animal bite wound | |
| Sting | 299972003 | Sting of skin (disorder) | Sting of skin | |
| Blisters | Blisters | 823996003 | Blister of skin (disorder) | Blister of skin |
| Cold and Flu | Cold | 82272006 | Common cold (disorder) | Common cold |
| Flu | 95891005 | Influenza-like illness (finding) | Influenza-like illness | |
| Constipation | Constipation | 14760008 | Constipation (finding) | Constipation |
| Cough | Cough | 49727002 | Cough (finding) | Cough |
| Diarrhoea | Diarrhoea | 62315008 | Diarrhea (finding) | Diarrhoea |
| Ear Discharge or Ear Wax | Ear Discharge | 300132001 | Ear discharge (finding) | Ear discharge |
| Ear Wax | 271739002 | Wax in ear canal (finding) | Ear wax | |
| Earache | Earache | 301354004 | Pain of ear (finding) | Ear ache |
| Eye, Red or Irritable | Red eye | 703630003 | Red eye (finding) | Red eye |
| Painful Eye | 41652007 | Pain in eye (finding) | Eye pain | |
| Irritable eye | 308923001 | Eye symptom (finding) | Eye symptom | |
| Eye, Sticky or Watery | Sticky Eye | 246679005 | Discharge from eye (finding) | Discharge from eye |
| Watery eye | 420103007 | Watery eye (finding) | Watery eye | |
| Eyelid Problems | Eyelid Problems | 60113004 | Disorder of eyelid (disorder) | Disorder of eyelid |
| Hair Loss | Hair Loss | 278040002 | Loss of hair (finding) | Hair loss |
| Headache | Headache | 25064002 | Headache (finding) | Headache |
| Hearing Problems or Blocked Ear | Hearing Problems | 300228004 | Hearing problem (finding) | Hearing problem |
| Blocked Ear | 103281005 | Sensation of blocked ear (finding) | Blocked Ear | |
| Hip, Thigh or Buttock Pain or Swelling | Hip Pain | 49218002 | Hip pain (finding) | Hip pain |
| Thigh Pain | 78514002 | Thigh pain (finding) | Thigh pain | |
| Buttock Pain | 279043006 | Pain in buttock (finding) | Pain in buttock | |
| Hip Swelling | 299232002 | Hip joint swollen | Hip joint swollen | |
| Thigh Swelling | 449614009 | Swelling of lower limb | Swelling of lower limb | |
| Buttock Swelling | 441974004 | Swelling of buttock (finding) | Swelling of buttock | |
| Itch | Itch | 418290006 | Itching (finding) | Itch |
| Knee or Lower Leg Pain | Knee pain | 1003722009 | Pain of knee region (finding) | Knee pain |
| Ankle pain | 247373008 | Ankle pain (finding) | Ankle pain | |
| Calf Pain | 300954003 | Pain in calf (finding) | Pain in calf | |
| Foot Pain | 47933007 | Foot pain (finding) | Foot pain | |
| Toe Pain | 285365001 | Pain in toe (finding) | Toe pain | |
| Knee swelling | 248491001 | Swelling of knee region (finding) | Swollen knee | |
| Ankle Swelling | 267039000 | Swollen ankle (finding) | Swollen ankle | |
| Calf Swelling | 281792000 | Swollen calf (finding) | Swollen calf | |
| Foot Swelling | 297142003 | Foot swelling (finding | Foot swelling | |
| Toe swelling | 277890004 | Toe swelling (finding) | Toe swelling | |
| Lower Limb Pain or Swelling | Lower limb pain | 10601006 | Pain in lower limb (finding) | Pain in lower limb |
| Lower limb swelling | 449614009 | Swelling of lower limb (finding) | Swelling of lower limb | |
| Hip, Thigh or Buttock Pain or Swelling | Hip Pain | 49218002 | Hip pain (finding) | Hip pain |
| Thigh Pain | 78514002 | Thigh pain (finding) | Thigh pain | |
| Buttock Pain | 279043006 | Pain in buttock (finding) | Buttock pain | |
| Hip Swelling | 299232002 | Hip joint swollen (finding) | Hip joint swollen | |
| Thigh Swelling | 449614009 | Swelling of lower limb (finding) | Swelling of lower limb | |
| Buttock Swelling | 441974004 | Swelling of buttock (finding) | Swelling of buttock | |
| Knee or Lower Leg Pain | Knee pain | 1003722009 | Pain of knee region (finding) | Knee pain |
| Ankle pain | 247373008 | Ankle pain (finding) | Ankle pain | |
| Calf Pain | 300954003 | Pain in calf (finding) | Pain in calf | |
| Foot Pain | 47933007 | Foot pain (finding) | Foot pain | |
| Toe Pain | 285365001 | Pain in toe (finding) | Pain in toe | |
| Lower Limb Pain or Swelling | Knee swelling | 248491001 | Swelling of knee region (finding) | Swollen knee |
| Ankle Swelling | 267039000 | Swollen ankle (finding) | Swollen ankle | |
| Calf Swelling | 281792000 | Swollen calf (finding) | Swollen calf | |
| Foot Swelling | 297142003 | Foot swelling (finding) | Swollen foot | |
| Toe swelling | 277890004 | Toe swelling (finding) | Swollen toe | |
| Lower Back Pain | Lower Back Pain | 279039007 | Low back pain (finding) | Low back pain |
| Mouth Ulcers | Mouth Ulcers | 26284000 | Ulcer of mouth (disorder) | Mouth ulcer |
| Nasal Congestion | Nasal Congestion | 68235000 | Nasal congestion (finding) | Nasal congestion |
| Pain and/or Frequency Passing Urine | Pain in urination | 49650001 | Dysuria (finding) | Urination painful |
| Frequent urination | 162116003 | Increased frequency of urination (finding) | Frequent urination | |
| Rectal Pain, Lump or Itch | Rectal pain | 77880009 | Rectal pain (finding) | Rectal pain |
| Perineal lump | 300569009 | Perineal lump (finding) | Perineal lump | |
| Rectal itch | 90446007 | Pruritus ani (disorder) | Anal itch | |
| Scabies | Scabies | 62752005 | Infestation caused by Sarcoptes (disorder) | Scabies |
| Scratches and Grazes | Scratches | 53181008 | Scratch marks (finding) | Scratch marks |
| Grazes | 399963005 | Abrasion (disorder) | Abrasion | |
| Shoulder Pain | Shoulder Pain | 45326000 | Shoulder pain (finding) | Shoulder pain |
| Sinusitis | Sinusitis | 36971009 | Sinusitis (disorder) | Sinusitis |
| Skin, Blisters or Rash | Skin, Blisters or Rash | 271807003 | Eruption of skin (disorder) | Skin rash |
| Sleep Difficulties | Sleep Difficulties | 301345002 | Difficulty sleeping (finding) | Difficulty sleeping |
| Sore throat | Sore throat | 267102003 | Sore throat (finding) | Sore throat |
| Teething | Teething | 8004003 | Teething syndrome (finding) | Teething |
| Tiredness | Tiredness | 84229001 | Fatigue (finding) | Fatigue |
| Toe Pain or Swelling | Toe pain | 285365001 | Pain in toe (finding) | Pain in toe |
| Toe swelling | 277890004 | Toe swelling (finding) | Toe swelling | |
| Vaginal Discharge | Vaginal Discharge | 271939006 | Vaginal discharge (finding) | Vaginal discharge |
| Vaginal Itch or Soreness | Vaginal itch | 161816004 | Vaginal irritation (finding) | Vaginal irritation |
| Vaginal soreness | 38343000 | Vaginal pain (finding) | Vaginal pain | |
| Vomiting | Vomiting | 422400008 | Vomiting (disorder) | Vomiting |
| Wound Problems – Management of Dressings | Wound Problems – Management of Dressings | 225358003 | Wound care (regime/therapy) | Wound care |
| Wrist, Hand or Finger pain or swelling | Wrist pain | 56608008 | Pain in wrist (finding) | Pain in wrist |
| Hand pain | 53057004 | Hand pain (finding) | Hand pain | |
| Finger pain | 18876004 | Pain in finger (finding) | Pain in finger | |
| Wrist swelling | 298941006 | Swelling of wrist joint (finding) | Swelling of wrist joint | |
| Hand swelling | 299037003 | Swelling of hand (finding) | Swelling of hand | |
| Finger swelling | 299060006 | Swelling of finger (finding) | Swelling of finger |