3.2. FHIR profiles

Element id

Observation

Short description

CariesRisk

Alternate names

Vital Signs, Measurement, Results, Tests, Cariësrisico

Definition

Caries risk.

Comments

Used for simple observations such as device measurements, laboratory atomic results, vital signs, height, weight, smoking status, comments, etc. Other resources are used to provide context for observations such as laboratory reports, etc.

Data type

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()
obs-7: If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present
value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()
obs-6: dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present
dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()

Mappings

rim: Entity. Role, or Act
workflow: Event
sct-concept: < 363787002 |Observable entity|
v2: OBX
rim: Observation[classCode=OBS, moodCode=EVN]
mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413: mz-dataelement-1

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.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

meta

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.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

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.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

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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

Observation.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

Binding

A human language.

Binding extensions

maxValueSet	AllLanguages

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.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

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.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

Mappings

rim: Entity. Role, or Act
rim: N/A

extension

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.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

Slicing

Unordered, Open, by url(Value)

Extensions are always sliced by (at least) url

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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

?! C

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.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

Data type

Slicing

Unordered, Open, by url(Value)

Extensions are always sliced by (at least) url

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.identifier

Short description

Business Identifier for observation

Definition

A unique identifier assigned to this observation.

Requirements

Allows observations to be distinguished and referenced.

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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
v2: OBX.21 For OBX segments from systems without OBX-21 support a combination of ORC/OBR and OBX must be negotiated between trading partners to uniquely identify the OBX segment. Depending on how V2 has been implemented each of these may be an option: 1) OBR-3 + OBX-3 + OBX-4 or 2) OBR-3 + OBR-4 + OBX-3 + OBX-4 or 2) some other way to uniquely ID the OBR/ORC + OBX-3 + OBX-4.
rim: id

basedOn

Σ C

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.basedOn

Short description

Fulfills plan, proposal or order

Alternate names

Fulfills

Definition

A plan, proposal or order that is fulfilled in whole or in part by this event. For example, a MedicationRequest may require a patient to have laboratory test performed before it is dispensed.

Requirements

Allows tracing of authorization for the event and tracking whether proposals/recommendations were acted upon.

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

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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.basedOn
v2: ORC
rim: .inboundRelationship[typeCode=COMP].source[moodCode=EVN]

partOf

Σ C

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.partOf

Short description

Part of referenced event

Alternate names

Container

Definition

A larger event of which this particular Observation is a component or step. For example, an observation as part of a procedure.

Comments

To link an Observation to an Encounter use encounter. See the Notes below for guidance on referencing another Observation.

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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.partOf
v2: Varies by domain
rim: .outboundRelationship[typeCode=FLFS].target

status

Σ ?!

1..1

codeBinding

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.status

Short description

registered | preliminary | final | amended +

Definition

The status of the result value.

Requirements

Need to track the status of individual results. Some results are finalized before the whole report is finalized.

Comments

This element is labeled as a modifier because the status contains codes that mark the resource as not currently valid.

Data type

Binding

Codes providing the status of an observation.

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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
sct-concept: < 445584004 |Report by finality status|
v2: OBX-11
rim: status Amended & Final are differentiated by whether it is the subject of a ControlAct event with a type of "revise"

category

0..*

CodeableConceptBinding

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.category

Short description

Classification of type of observation

Definition

A code that classifies the general type of observation being made.

Requirements

Used for filtering what observations are retrieved and displayed.

Comments

In addition to the required category valueset, this element allows various categorization schemes based on the owner’s definition of the category and effectively multiple categories can be used at once. The level of granularity is defined by the category concepts in the value set.

Data type

Binding

Codes for high level observation categories.

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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
w5: FiveWs.class
rim: .outboundRelationship[typeCode="COMP].target[classCode="LIST", moodCode="EVN"].code

code

1..1

CodeableConceptPattern

Element id

Observation.code

Short description

Type of observation (code / type)

Alternate names

Name

Definition

Describes what was observed. Sometimes this is called the observation "name".

Requirements

Knowing what kind of observation is being made is essential to understanding the observation.

Comments

All code-value and, if present, component.code-component.value pairs need to be taken into account to correctly understand the meaning of the observation.

Data type

Binding

Codes identifying names of simple observations.

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

Constraints

ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())

Pattern

{
  "coding": [
    {
      "system": "http://snomed.info/sct",
      "code": "74024006"
    }
  ]
}

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: < 363787002 |Observable entity| OR < 386053000 |Evaluation procedure|
v2: OBX-3
rim: code
sct-attr: 116680003 |Is a|

subject

Σ C

1..1

Element id

Observation.subject

Short description

Who and/or what the observation is about

Definition

The patient, or group of patients, location, or device this observation is about and into whose record the observation is placed. If the actual focus of the observation is different from the subject (or a sample of, part, or region of the subject), the focus element or the code itself specifies the actual focus of the observation.

Requirements

Observations have no value if you don't know who or what they're about.

Comments

One would expect this element to be a cardinality of 1..1. The only circumstance in which the subject can be missing is when the observation is made by a device that does not know the patient. In this case, the observation SHALL be matched to a patient through some context/channel matching technique, and at this point, the observation should be updated.

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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.subject
w5: FiveWs.subject[x]
v2: PID-3
rim: participation[typeCode=RTGT]
w5: FiveWs.subject

focus

Σ C

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.focus

Short description

What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record

Definition

The actual focus of an observation when it is not the patient of record representing something or someone associated with the patient such as a spouse, parent, fetus, or donor. For example, fetus observations in a mother's record. The focus of an observation could also be an existing condition, an intervention, the subject's diet, another observation of the subject, or a body structure such as tumor or implanted device. An example use case would be using the Observation resource to capture whether the mother is trained to change her child's tracheostomy tube. In this example, the child is the patient of record and the mother is the focus.

Comments

Typically, an observation is made about the subject - a patient, or group of patients, location, or device - and the distinction between the subject and what is directly measured for an observation is specified in the observation code itself ( e.g., "Blood Glucose") and does not need to be represented separately using this element. Use specimen if a reference to a specimen is required. If a code is required instead of a resource use either bodysite for bodysites or the standard extension focusCode.

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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]
v2: OBX-3
rim: participation[typeCode=SBJ]
w5: FiveWs.subject

encounter

Σ C

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.encounter

Short description

Healthcare event during which this observation is made

Alternate names

Context

Definition

The healthcare event (e.g. a patient and healthcare provider interaction) during which this observation is made.

Requirements

For some observations it may be important to know the link between an observation and a particular encounter.

Comments

This will typically be the encounter the event occurred within, but some events may be initiated prior to or after the official completion of an encounter but still be tied to the context of the encounter (e.g. pre-admission laboratory tests).

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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
v2: PV1
rim: inboundRelationship[typeCode=COMP].source[classCode=ENC, moodCode=EVN]

effective[x]

0..1

Element id

Observation.effective[x]

Short description

Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation

Alternate names

Occurrence

Definition

The time or time-period the observed value is asserted as being true. For biological subjects - e.g. human patients - this is usually called the "physiologically relevant time". This is usually either the time of the procedure or of specimen collection, but very often the source of the date/time is not known, only the date/time itself.

Requirements

Knowing when an observation was deemed true is important to its relevance as well as determining trends.

Comments

At least a date should be present unless this observation is a historical report. For recording imprecise or "fuzzy" times (For example, a blood glucose measurement taken "after breakfast") use the Timing datatype which allow the measurement to be tied to regular life events.

Slicing

Unordered, Open, by $this(Type)

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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]
v2: OBX-14, and/or OBX-19 after v2.4 (depends on who observation made)
rim: effectiveTime

effectiveInstant

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

effectivePeriod

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

effectiveTiming

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

effectiveDateTime

0..1

Element id

Observation.effective[x]:effectiveDateTime

Short description

CariesRiskDateTime

Alternate names

Occurrence, CariësrisicoDatumTijd

Definition

The date and time at which the caries risk was determined.

Requirements

Knowing when an observation was deemed true is important to its relevance as well as determining trends.

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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]
v2: OBX-14, and/or OBX-19 after v2.4 (depends on who observation made)
rim: effectiveTime
mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413: mz-dataelement-2

issued

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.issued

Short description

Date/Time this version was made available

Definition

The date and time this version of the observation was made available to providers, typically after the results have been reviewed and verified.

Comments

For Observations that don’t require review and verification, it may be the same as the lastUpdated time of the resource itself. For Observations that do require review and verification for certain updates, it might not be the same as the lastUpdated time of the resource itself due to a non-clinically significant update that doesn’t require the new version to be reviewed and verified again.

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

Constraints

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: OBR.22 (or MSH.7), or perhaps OBX-19 (depends on who observation made)
rim: participation[typeCode=AUT].time

performer

Σ C

0..*

Element id

Observation.performer

Short description

Performer

Alternate names

Uitvoerder

Definition

The health professional who determined the caries risk.

Requirements

May give a degree of confidence in the observation and also indicates where follow-up questions should be directed.

Comments

Each occurrence of the zib HealthProfessional is normally represented by two FHIR resources: a PractitionerRole resource (instance of nl-core-HealthProfessional-PractitionerRole) and a Practitioner resource (instance of nl-core-HealthProfessional-Practitioner). The Practitioner resource is referenced from the PractitionerRole instance. For this reason, sending systems should fill the reference to the PractitionerRole instance here, and not the Practitioner resource. Receiving systems can then retrieve the reference to the Practitioner resource from that PractitionerRole instance.

In rare circumstances, there is only a Practitioner instance, in which case it is that instance which will be referenced here. However, since this should be the exception, the nl-core-HealthProfessional-Practitioner profile is not explicitly mentioned as a target profile.

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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.actor
w5: FiveWs.actor
v2: OBX.15 / (Practitioner) OBX-16, PRT-5:PRT-4='RO' / (Device) OBX-18 , PRT-10:PRT-4='EQUIP' / (Organization) OBX-23, PRT-8:PRT-4='PO'
rim: participation[typeCode=PRF]
mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413: mz-dataelement-4

value[x]

Σ C

1..1

Element id

Observation.value[x]

Short description

Actual result

Definition

The information determined as a result of making the observation, if the information has a simple value.

Requirements

An observation exists to have a value, though it might not if it is in error, or if it represents a group of observations.

Comments

An observation may have; 1) a single value here, 2) both a value and a set of related or component values, or 3) only a set of related or component values. If a value is present, the datatype for this element should be determined by Observation.code. A CodeableConcept with just a text would be used instead of a string if the field was usually coded, or if the type associated with the Observation.code defines a coded value. For additional guidance, see the Notes section below.

Slicing

Unordered, Open, by $this(Type)

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1, obs-7

Constraints

ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())

Mappings

rim: n/a
sct-concept: < 441742003 |Evaluation finding|
v2: OBX.2, OBX.5, OBX.6
rim: value
sct-attr: 363714003 |Interprets|

valueBoolean

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueDateTime

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueInteger

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valuePeriod

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueQuantity

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueRange

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueRatio

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueSampledData

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueString

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueTime

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueCodeableConcept

Σ C

1..1

CodeableConceptBinding

Element id

Observation.value[x]:valueCodeableConcept

Short description

CariesRiskValue

Alternate names

CariësrisicoWaarde

Definition

The caries risk.

Requirements

An observation exists to have a value, though it might not if it is in error, or if it represents a group of observations.

Comments

Data type

Binding

CariesRisk (extensible)

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1, obs-7

Constraints

ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())

Mappings

rim: n/a
sct-concept: < 441742003 |Evaluation finding|
v2: OBX.2, OBX.5, OBX.6
rim: value
sct-attr: 363714003 |Interprets|
mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413: mz-dataelement-3

dataAbsentReason

0..1

CodeableConceptBinding

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.dataAbsentReason

Short description

Why the result is missing

Definition

Provides a reason why the expected value in the element Observation.value[x] is missing.

Requirements

For many results it is necessary to handle exceptional values in measurements.

Comments

Null or exceptional values can be represented two ways in FHIR Observations. One way is to simply include them in the value set and represent the exceptions in the value. For example, measurement values for a serology test could be "detected", "not detected", "inconclusive", or "specimen unsatisfactory".

The alternate way is to use the value element for actual observations and use the explicit dataAbsentReason element to record exceptional values. For example, the dataAbsentReason code "error" could be used when the measurement was not completed. Note that an observation may only be reported if there are values to report. For example differential cell counts values may be reported only when > 0. Because of these options, use-case agreements are required to interpret general observations for null or exceptional values.

Data type

Binding

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

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1, obs-6

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
v2: N/A
rim: value.nullFlavor

interpretation

0..*

CodeableConceptBinding

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.interpretation

Short description

High, low, normal, etc.

Alternate names

Abnormal Flag

Definition

A categorical assessment of an observation value. For example, high, low, normal.

Requirements

For some results, particularly numeric results, an interpretation is necessary to fully understand the significance of a result.

Comments

Historically used for laboratory results (known as 'abnormal flag' ), its use extends to other use cases where coded interpretations are relevant. Often reported as one or more simple compact codes this element is often placed adjacent to the result value in reports and flow sheets to signal the meaning/normalcy status of the result.

Data type

Binding

Codes identifying interpretations of observations.

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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
sct-concept: < 260245000 |Findings values|
v2: OBX-8
rim: interpretationCode
sct-attr: 363713009 |Has interpretation|

note

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.note

Short description

Comments about the observation

Definition

Comments about the observation or the results.

Requirements

Need to be able to provide free text additional information.

Comments

May include general statements about the observation, or statements about significant, unexpected or unreliable results values, or information about its source when relevant to its interpretation.

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

Constraints

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
v2: NTE.3 (partner NTE to OBX, or sometimes another (child?) OBX)
rim: subjectOf.observationEvent[code="annotation"].value

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.note.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

Mappings

rim: n/a

extension

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.note.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

Data type

Slicing

Unordered, Open, by url(Value)

Extensions are always sliced by (at least) url

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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

author[x]

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.note.author[x]

Short description

Individual responsible for the annotation

Definition

The individual responsible for making the annotation.

Comments

Organization is used when there's no need for specific attribution as to who made the comment.

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

Constraints

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.participant[typeCode=AUT].role

authorReference

Reference(Organization | Patient | Practitioner | RelatedPerson)

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

Reference(Organization | Patient | Practitioner | RelatedPerson)

authorString

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

time

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.note.time

Short description

When the annotation was made

Definition

Indicates when this particular annotation was made.

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

Constraints

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.effectiveTime

text

1..1

Element id

Observation.note.text

Short description

Comment

Alternate names

Toelichting

Definition

Comment on the caries risk, including comments on for example the circumstances and/or disruptive factors that may influence the result.

Comments

Systems are not required to have markdown support, so the text should be readable without markdown processing. The markdown syntax is GFM - see https://github.github.com/gfm/

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

Constraints

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.text
mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413: mz-dataelement-5

bodySite

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.bodySite

Short description

Observed body part

Definition

Indicates the site on the subject's body where the observation was made (i.e. the target site).

Comments

Only used if not implicit in code found in Observation.code. In many systems, this may be represented as a related observation instead of an inline component.

If the use case requires BodySite to be handled as a separate resource (e.g. to identify and track separately) then use the standard extension bodySite.

Data type

Binding

Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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
sct-concept: < 123037004 |Body structure|
v2: OBX-20
rim: targetSiteCode
sct-attr: 718497002 |Inherent location|

method

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.method

Short description

How it was done

Definition

Indicates the mechanism used to perform the observation.

Requirements

In some cases, method can impact results and is thus used for determining whether results can be compared or determining significance of results.

Comments

Only used if not implicit in code for Observation.code.

Data type

Binding

Methods for simple observations.

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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
v2: OBX-17
rim: methodCode

specimen

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.specimen

Short description

Specimen used for this observation

Definition

The specimen that was used when this observation was made.

Comments

Should only be used if not implicit in code found in Observation.code. Observations are not made on specimens themselves; they are made on a subject, but in many cases by the means of a specimen. Note that although specimens are often involved, they are not always tracked and reported explicitly. Also note that observation resources may be used in contexts that track the specimen explicitly (e.g. Diagnostic Report).

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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)
sct-concept: < 123038009 |Specimen|
v2: SPM segment
rim: participation[typeCode=SPC].specimen
sct-attr: 704319004 |Inherent in|

device

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.device

Short description

(Measurement) Device

Definition

The device used to generate the observation data.

Comments

Note that this is not meant to represent a device involved in the transmission of the result, e.g., a gateway. Such devices may be documented using the Provenance resource where relevant.

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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)
sct-concept: < 49062001 |Device|
v2: OBX-17 / PRT -10
rim: participation[typeCode=DEV]
sct-attr: 424226004 |Using device|

referenceRange

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.referenceRange

Short description

Provides guide for interpretation

Definition

Guidance on how to interpret the value by comparison to a normal or recommended range. Multiple reference ranges are interpreted as an "OR". In other words, to represent two distinct target populations, two referenceRange elements would be used.

Requirements

Knowing what values are considered "normal" can help evaluate the significance of a particular result. Need to be able to provide multiple reference ranges for different contexts.

Comments

Most observations only have one generic reference range. Systems MAY choose to restrict to only supplying the relevant reference range based on knowledge about the patient (e.g., specific to the patient's age, gender, weight and other factors), but this might not be possible or appropriate. Whenever more than one reference range is supplied, the differences between them SHOULD be provided in the reference range and/or age properties.

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

Constraints

ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
obs-3: Must have at least a low or a high or text
low.exists() or high.exists() or text.exists()

Mappings

rim: n/a
v2: OBX.7
rim: outboundRelationship[typeCode=REFV]/target[classCode=OBS, moodCode=EVN]

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.referenceRange.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

Mappings

rim: n/a

extension

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.referenceRange.extension

Short description

Additional content defined by implementations

Alternate names

extensions, user content

Definition

Comments

Data type

Slicing

Unordered, Open, by url(Value)

Extensions are always sliced by (at least) url

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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 ?! C

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.referenceRange.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

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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

low

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.referenceRange.low

Short description

Low Range, if relevant

Definition

The value of the low bound of the reference range. The low bound of the reference range endpoint is inclusive of the value (e.g. reference range is >=5 - <=9). If the low bound is omitted, it is assumed to be meaningless (e.g. reference range is <=2.3).

Comments

The context of use may frequently define what kind of quantity this is and therefore what kind of units can be used. The context of use may also restrict the values for the comparator.

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1, obs-3

Constraints

ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
qty-3: If a code for the unit is present, the system SHALL also be present
code.empty() or system.exists()
sqty-1: The comparator is not used on a SimpleQuantity
comparator.empty()

Mappings

rim: n/a
v2: SN (see also Range) or CQ
rim: PQ, IVL<PQ>, MO, CO, depending on the values
v2: OBX-7
rim: value:IVL_PQ.low

high

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.referenceRange.high

Short description

High Range, if relevant

Definition

The value of the high bound of the reference range. The high bound of the reference range endpoint is inclusive of the value (e.g. reference range is >=5 - <=9). If the high bound is omitted, it is assumed to be meaningless (e.g. reference range is >= 2.3).

Comments

The context of use may frequently define what kind of quantity this is and therefore what kind of units can be used. The context of use may also restrict the values for the comparator.

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1, obs-3

Constraints

ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
qty-3: If a code for the unit is present, the system SHALL also be present
code.empty() or system.exists()
sqty-1: The comparator is not used on a SimpleQuantity
comparator.empty()

Mappings

rim: n/a
v2: SN (see also Range) or CQ
rim: PQ, IVL<PQ>, MO, CO, depending on the values
v2: OBX-7
rim: value:IVL_PQ.high

type

0..1

CodeableConceptBinding

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.referenceRange.type

Short description

Reference range qualifier

Definition

Codes to indicate the what part of the targeted reference population it applies to. For example, the normal or therapeutic range.

Requirements

Need to be able to say what kind of reference range this is - normal, recommended, therapeutic, etc., - for proper interpretation.

Comments

This SHOULD be populated if there is more than one range. If this element is not present then the normal range is assumed.

Data type

Binding

Code for the meaning of a reference range.

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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
sct-concept: < 260245000 |Findings values| OR < 365860008 |General clinical state finding| OR < 250171008 |Clinical history or observation findings| OR < 415229000 |Racial group| OR < 365400002 |Finding of puberty stage| OR < 443938003 |Procedure carried out on subject|
v2: OBX-10
rim: interpretationCode

appliesTo

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.referenceRange.appliesTo

Short description

Reference range population

Definition

Codes to indicate the target population this reference range applies to. For example, a reference range may be based on the normal population or a particular sex or race. Multiple appliesTo are interpreted as an "AND" of the target populations. For example, to represent a target population of African American females, both a code of female and a code for African American would be used.

Requirements

Need to be able to identify the target population for proper interpretation.

Comments

This SHOULD be populated if there is more than one range. If this element is not present then the normal population is assumed.

Data type

Binding

Codes identifying the population the reference range applies to.

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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
sct-concept: < 260245000 |Findings values| OR < 365860008 |General clinical state finding| OR < 250171008 |Clinical history or observation findings| OR < 415229000 |Racial group| OR < 365400002 |Finding of puberty stage| OR < 443938003 |Procedure carried out on subject|
v2: OBX-10
rim: interpretationCode

age

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.referenceRange.age

Short description

Applicable age range, if relevant

Definition

The age at which this reference range is applicable. This is a neonatal age (e.g. number of weeks at term) if the meaning says so.

Requirements

Some analytes vary greatly over age.

Comments

The stated low and high value are assumed to have arbitrarily high precision when it comes to determining which values are in the range. I.e. 1.99 is not in the range 2 -> 3.

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

Constraints

ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
rng-2: If present, low SHALL have a lower value than high
low.empty() or high.empty() or (low <= high)

Mappings

rim: n/a
v2: NR and also possibly SN (but see also quantity)
rim: IVL<QTY[not(type="TS")]> [lowClosed="true" and highClosed="true"]or URG<QTY[not(type="TS")]>
rim: outboundRelationship[typeCode=PRCN].targetObservationCriterion[code="age"].value

text

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.referenceRange.text

Short description

Text based reference range in an observation

Definition

Text based reference range in an observation which may be used when a quantitative range is not appropriate for an observation. An example would be a reference value of "Negative" or a list or table of "normals".

Comments

Note that FHIR strings SHALL NOT exceed 1MB in size

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

Constraints

ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())

Mappings

rim: n/a
v2: OBX-7
rim: value:ST

hasMember

Σ C

0..*

Reference(MolecularSequence | Observation | QuestionnaireResponse)

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.hasMember

Short description

Related resource that belongs to the Observation group

Definition

This observation is a group observation (e.g. a battery, a panel of tests, a set of vital sign measurements) that includes the target as a member of the group.

Comments

When using this element, an observation will typically have either a value or a set of related resources, although both may be present in some cases. For a discussion on the ways Observations can assembled in groups together, see Notes below. Note that a system may calculate results from QuestionnaireResponse into a final score and represent the score as an Observation.

Data type

Reference(MolecularSequence | Observation | QuestionnaireResponse)

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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)
v2: Relationships established by OBX-4 usage
rim: outBoundRelationship

derivedFrom

Σ C

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.derivedFrom

Short description

Related measurements the observation is made from

Definition

The target resource that represents a measurement from which this observation value is derived. For example, a calculated anion gap or a fetal measurement based on an ultrasound image.

Comments

All the reference choices that are listed in this element can represent clinical observations and other measurements that may be the source for a derived value. The most common reference will be another Observation. For a discussion on the ways Observations can assembled in groups together, see Notes below.

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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)
v2: Relationships established by OBX-4 usage
rim: .targetObservation

component

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.component

Short description

Component results

Definition

Some observations have multiple component observations. These component observations are expressed as separate code value pairs that share the same attributes. Examples include systolic and diastolic component observations for blood pressure measurement and multiple component observations for genetics observations.

Requirements

Component observations share the same attributes in the Observation resource as the primary observation and are always treated a part of a single observation (they are not separable). However, the reference range for the primary observation value is not inherited by the component values and is required when appropriate for each component observation.

Comments

For a discussion on the ways Observations can be assembled in groups together see Notes below.

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

Constraints

ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())

Mappings

rim: n/a
v2: containment by OBX-4?
rim: outBoundRelationship[typeCode=COMP]

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.component.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

Mappings

rim: n/a

extension

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.component.extension

Short description

Additional content defined by implementations

Alternate names

extensions, user content

Definition

Comments

Data type

Slicing

Unordered, Open, by url(Value)

Extensions are always sliced by (at least) url

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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 ?! C

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.component.modifierExtension

Short description

Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized

Alternate names

extensions, user content, modifiers

Definition

Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

Requirements

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.component.code

Short description

Type of component observation (code / type)

Definition

Describes what was observed. Sometimes this is called the observation "code".

Requirements

Knowing what kind of observation is being made is essential to understanding the observation.

Comments

All code-value and component.code-component.value pairs need to be taken into account to correctly understand the meaning of the observation.

Data type

Binding

Codes identifying names of simple observations.

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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
w5: FiveWs.what[x]
sct-concept: < 363787002 |Observable entity| OR < 386053000 |Evaluation procedure|
v2: OBX-3
rim: code

value[x]

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.component.value[x]

Short description

Actual component result

Definition

The information determined as a result of making the observation, if the information has a simple value.

Requirements

An observation exists to have a value, though it might not if it is in error, or if it represents a group of observations.

Comments

Used when observation has a set of component observations. An observation may have both a value (e.g. an Apgar score) and component observations (the observations from which the Apgar score was derived). If a value is present, the datatype for this element should be determined by Observation.code. A CodeableConcept with just a text would be used instead of a string if the field was usually coded, or if the type associated with the Observation.code defines a coded value. For additional guidance, see the Notes section below.

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

Constraints

ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())

Mappings

rim: n/a
sct-concept: 363714003 |Interprets| < 441742003 |Evaluation finding|
v2: OBX.2, OBX.5, OBX.6
rim: value
sct-attr: 363714003 |Interprets|

valueBoolean

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueCodeableConcept

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueDateTime

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueInteger

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valuePeriod

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueQuantity

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueRange

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueRatio

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueSampledData

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueString

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueTime

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

dataAbsentReason

0..1

CodeableConceptBinding

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.component.dataAbsentReason

Short description

Why the component result is missing

Definition

Provides a reason why the expected value in the element Observation.component.value[x] is missing.

Requirements

For many results it is necessary to handle exceptional values in measurements.

Comments

"Null" or exceptional values can be represented two ways in FHIR Observations. One way is to simply include them in the value set and represent the exceptions in the value. For example, measurement values for a serology test could be "detected", "not detected", "inconclusive", or "test not done".

Data type

Binding

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

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1, obs-6

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
v2: N/A
rim: value.nullFlavor

interpretation

0..*

CodeableConceptBinding

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.component.interpretation

Short description

High, low, normal, etc.

Alternate names

Abnormal Flag

Definition

A categorical assessment of an observation value. For example, high, low, normal.

Requirements

For some results, particularly numeric results, an interpretation is necessary to fully understand the significance of a result.

Comments

Data type

Binding

Codes identifying interpretations of observations.

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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
sct-concept: < 260245000 |Findings values|
v2: OBX-8
rim: interpretationCode
sct-attr: 363713009 |Has interpretation|

referenceRange

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.component.referenceRange

Short description

Provides guide for interpretation of component result

Definition

Guidance on how to interpret the value by comparison to a normal or recommended range.

Requirements

Knowing what values are considered "normal" can help evaluate the significance of a particular result. Need to be able to provide multiple reference ranges for different contexts.

Comments

Mappings

v2: OBX.7
rim: outboundRelationship[typeCode=REFV]/target[classCode=OBS, moodCode=EVN]

<id value="mz-CariesRisk" />
<text>
<status value="empty" />

--- We have skipped the narrative for better readability of the resource ---
</text>
<url value="http://medmij.nl/fhir/StructureDefinition/mz-CariesRisk" />
<name value="MzCariesRisk" />
<title value="mz CariesRisk" />
<status value="draft" />
<publisher value="MedMij" />
<contact>
<name value="MedMij" />
<telecom>
<system value="email" />
<value value="info@medmij.nl" />
<use value="work" />
</telecom>
</contact>
<description value="Caries risk." />
<purpose value="This Observation resource represents the CariesRisk Clinical Information Model (CIM) for patient use cases in the context of Dental Care." />
<copyright value="Copyright and related rights waived via CC0, https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/. This does not apply to information from third parties, for example a medical terminology system. The implementer alone is responsible for identifying and obtaining any necessary licenses or authorizations to utilize third party IP in connection with the specification or otherwise." />
<fhirVersion value="4.0.1" />
<mapping>
<identity value="mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413" />
<name value="Dataset Mondzorg MedMij 1.0.0-beta.3 20260413" />
</mapping>
<kind value="resource" />
<abstract value="false" />
<type value="Observation" />
<baseDefinition value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Observation" />
<derivation value="constraint" />
<differential>
<element id="Observation">
<path value="Observation" />
<short value="CariesRisk" />
<definition value="Caries risk." />
<alias value="Cariësrisico" />
<alias value="Measurement" />
<alias value="Results" />
<alias value="Tests" />
<mapping>
<identity value="mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413" />
<map value="mz-dataelement-1" />
<comment value="CariesRisk" />
</mapping>
</element>
<element id="Observation.code">
<path value="Observation.code" />
<patternCodeableConcept>
<coding>
<system value="http://snomed.info/sct" />
<code value="74024006" />
</coding>
</patternCodeableConcept>
</element>
<element id="Observation.subject">
<path value="Observation.subject" />
<min value="1" />
<type>
<code value="Reference" />
<targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Patient" />
<targetProfile value="http://nictiz.nl/fhir/StructureDefinition/nl-core-Patient" />
</type>
</element>
<element id="Observation.effective[x]">
<path value="Observation.effective[x]" />
<slicing>
<discriminator>
<type value="type" />
<path value="$this" />
</discriminator>
<ordered value="false" />
<rules value="open" />
</slicing>
</element>
<element id="Observation.effective[x]:effectiveDateTime">
<path value="Observation.effective[x]" />
<sliceName value="effectiveDateTime" />
<short value="CariesRiskDateTime" />
<definition value="The date and time at which the caries risk was determined." />
<alias value="CariësrisicoDatumTijd" />
<min value="0" />
<max value="1" />
<type>
<code value="dateTime" />
</type>
<mapping>
<identity value="mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413" />
<map value="mz-dataelement-2" />
<comment value="CariesRiskDateTime" />
</mapping>
</element>
<element id="Observation.performer">
<path value="Observation.performer" />
<short value="Performer" />
<definition value="The health professional who determined the caries risk." />
<comment value="Each occurrence of the zib HealthProfessional is normally represented by _two_ FHIR resources: a PractitionerRole resource (instance of [nl-core-HealthProfessional-PractitionerRole](http://nictiz.nl/fhir/StructureDefinition/nl-core-HealthProfessional-PractitionerRole)) and a Practitioner resource (instance of [nl-core-HealthProfessional-Practitioner](http://nictiz.nl/fhir/StructureDefinition/nl-core-HealthProfessional-Practitioner)). The Practitioner resource is referenced from the PractitionerRole instance. For this reason, sending systems should fill the reference to the PractitionerRole instance here, and not the Practitioner resource. Receiving systems can then retrieve the reference to the Practitioner resource from that PractitionerRole instance.\n\nIn rare circumstances, there is only a Practitioner instance, in which case it is that instance which will be referenced here. However, since this should be the exception, the nl-core-HealthProfessional-Practitioner profile is not explicitly mentioned as a target profile." />
<alias value="Uitvoerder" />
<type>
<code value="Reference" />
<targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Practitioner" />
<targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/PractitionerRole" />
<targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Organization" />
<targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/CareTeam" />
<targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Patient" />
<targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/RelatedPerson" />
<targetProfile value="http://nictiz.nl/fhir/StructureDefinition/nl-core-HealthProfessional-PractitionerRole" />
</type>
<mapping>
<identity value="mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413" />
<map value="mz-dataelement-4" />
<comment value="Performer" />
</mapping>
</element>
<element id="Observation.value[x]">
<path value="Observation.value[x]" />
<slicing>
<discriminator>
<type value="type" />
<path value="$this" />
</discriminator>
<ordered value="false" />
<rules value="open" />
</slicing>
<min value="1" />
</element>
<element id="Observation.value[x]:valueCodeableConcept">
<path value="Observation.value[x]" />
<sliceName value="valueCodeableConcept" />
<short value="CariesRiskValue" />
<definition value="The caries risk." />
<alias value="CariësrisicoWaarde" />
<min value="1" />
<max value="1" />
<type>
<code value="CodeableConcept" />
</type>
<binding>
<strength value="extensible" />
<valueSet value="http://medmij.nl/fhir/ValueSet/CariesRisk" />
</binding>
<mapping>
<identity value="mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413" />
<map value="mz-dataelement-3" />
<comment value="CariesRiskValue" />
</mapping>
</element>
<element id="Observation.note.text">
<path value="Observation.note.text" />
<short value="Comment" />
<definition value="Comment on the caries risk, including comments on for example the circumstances and/or disruptive factors that may influence the result." />
<alias value="Toelichting" />
<mapping>
<identity value="mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413" />
<map value="mz-dataelement-5" />
<comment value="Comment" />
</mapping>
</element>
</differential>

</StructureDefinition>

{

"resourceType": "StructureDefinition",
"id": "mz-CariesRisk",
"text": {
"status": "empty",

--- We have skipped the narrative for better readability of the resource ---
},
"url": "http://medmij.nl/fhir/StructureDefinition/mz-CariesRisk",
"name": "MzCariesRisk",
"title": "mz CariesRisk",
"status": "draft",
"publisher": "MedMij",
"contact": [
{
"name": "MedMij",
"telecom": [
{
"system": "email",
"value": "info@medmij.nl",
"use": "work"
}
]
}
],
"description": "Caries risk.",
"purpose": "This Observation resource represents the CariesRisk Clinical Information Model (CIM) for patient use cases in the context of Dental Care.",
"copyright": "Copyright and related rights waived via CC0, https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/. This does not apply to information from third parties, for example a medical terminology system. The implementer alone is responsible for identifying and obtaining any necessary licenses or authorizations to utilize third party IP in connection with the specification or otherwise.",
"fhirVersion": "4.0.1",
"mapping": [
{
"identity": "mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413",
"name": "Dataset Mondzorg MedMij 1.0.0-beta.3 20260413"
}
],
"kind": "resource",
"abstract": false,
"type": "Observation",
"baseDefinition": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Observation",
"derivation": "constraint",
"differential": {
"element": [
{
"id": "Observation",
"path": "Observation",
"short": "CariesRisk",
"definition": "Caries risk.",
"alias": [
"Cariësrisico",
"Measurement",
"Results",
"Tests"
],
"mapping": [
{
"identity": "mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413",
"map": "mz-dataelement-1",
"comment": "CariesRisk"
}
]
},
{
"id": "Observation.code",
"path": "Observation.code",
"patternCodeableConcept": {
"coding": [
{
"system": "http://snomed.info/sct",
"code": "74024006"
}
]
}
},
{
"id": "Observation.subject",
"path": "Observation.subject",
"min": 1,
"type": [
{
"code": "Reference",
"targetProfile": [
"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Patient",
"http://nictiz.nl/fhir/StructureDefinition/nl-core-Patient"
]
}
]
},
{
"id": "Observation.effective[x]",
"path": "Observation.effective[x]",
"slicing": {
"discriminator": [
{
"type": "type",
"path": "$this"
}
],
"ordered": false,
"rules": "open"
}
},
{
"id": "Observation.effective[x]:effectiveDateTime",
"path": "Observation.effective[x]",
"sliceName": "effectiveDateTime",
"short": "CariesRiskDateTime",
"definition": "The date and time at which the caries risk was determined.",
"alias": [
"CariësrisicoDatumTijd"
],
"min": 0,
"max": "1",
"type": [
{
"code": "dateTime"
}
],
"mapping": [
{
"identity": "mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413",
"map": "mz-dataelement-2",
"comment": "CariesRiskDateTime"
}
]
},
{
"id": "Observation.performer",
"path": "Observation.performer",
"short": "Performer",
"definition": "The health professional who determined the caries risk.",
"comment": "Each occurrence of the zib HealthProfessional is normally represented by _two_ FHIR resources: a PractitionerRole resource (instance of [nl-core-HealthProfessional-PractitionerRole](http://nictiz.nl/fhir/StructureDefinition/nl-core-HealthProfessional-PractitionerRole)) and a Practitioner resource (instance of [nl-core-HealthProfessional-Practitioner](http://nictiz.nl/fhir/StructureDefinition/nl-core-HealthProfessional-Practitioner)). The Practitioner resource is referenced from the PractitionerRole instance. For this reason, sending systems should fill the reference to the PractitionerRole instance here, and not the Practitioner resource. Receiving systems can then retrieve the reference to the Practitioner resource from that PractitionerRole instance.\n\nIn rare circumstances, there is only a Practitioner instance, in which case it is that instance which will be referenced here. However, since this should be the exception, the nl-core-HealthProfessional-Practitioner profile is not explicitly mentioned as a target profile.",
"alias": [
"Uitvoerder"
],
"type": [
{
"code": "Reference",
"targetProfile": [
"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Practitioner",
"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/PractitionerRole",
"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Organization",
"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/CareTeam",
"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Patient",
"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/RelatedPerson",
"http://nictiz.nl/fhir/StructureDefinition/nl-core-HealthProfessional-PractitionerRole"
]
}
],
"mapping": [
{
"identity": "mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413",
"map": "mz-dataelement-4",
"comment": "Performer"
}
]
},
{
"id": "Observation.value[x]",
"path": "Observation.value[x]",
"slicing": {
"discriminator": [
{
"type": "type",
"path": "$this"
}
],
"ordered": false,
"rules": "open"
},
"min": 1
},
{
"id": "Observation.value[x]:valueCodeableConcept",
"path": "Observation.value[x]",
"sliceName": "valueCodeableConcept",
"short": "CariesRiskValue",
"definition": "The caries risk.",
"alias": [
"CariësrisicoWaarde"
],
"min": 1,
"max": "1",
"type": [
{
"code": "CodeableConcept"
}
],
"binding": {
"strength": "extensible",
"valueSet": "http://medmij.nl/fhir/ValueSet/CariesRisk"
},
"mapping": [
{
"identity": "mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413",
"map": "mz-dataelement-3",
"comment": "CariesRiskValue"
}
]
},
{
"id": "Observation.note.text",
"path": "Observation.note.text",
"short": "Comment",
"definition": "Comment on the caries risk, including comments on for example the circumstances and/or disruptive factors that may influence the result.",
"alias": [
"Toelichting"
],
"mapping": [
{
"identity": "mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413",
"map": "mz-dataelement-5",
"comment": "Comment"
}
]
}
]
}

}

3.2.2. Dental Fitness

MzDentalFitness (Observation)

Element id

Observation

Short description

DentalFitness

Alternate names

Vital Signs, Measurement, Results, Tests, DentalFitness

Definition

Dental fitness according to the NATO classification system.

Comments

Data type

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()
obs-7: If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present
value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()
obs-6: dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present
dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()

Mappings

rim: Entity. Role, or Act
workflow: Event
sct-concept: < 363787002 |Observable entity|
v2: OBX
rim: Observation[classCode=OBS, moodCode=EVN]
mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413: mz-dataelement-6

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.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

meta

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.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

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.implicitRules

Short description

A set of rules under which this content was created

Definition

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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

Observation.language

Short description

Language of the resource content

Definition

The base language in which the resource is written.

Comments

Data type

Binding

A human language.

Binding extensions

maxValueSet	AllLanguages

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.text

Short description

Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation

Alternate names

narrative, html, xhtml, display

Definition

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.contained

Short description

Contained, inline Resources

Alternate names

inline resources, anonymous resources, contained resources

Definition

Comments

Data type

Mappings

rim: Entity. Role, or Act
rim: N/A

extension

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.extension

Short description

Additional content defined by implementations

Alternate names

extensions, user content

Definition

Comments

Data type

Slicing

Unordered, Open, by url(Value)

Extensions are always sliced by (at least) url

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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

?! C

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.modifierExtension

Short description

Extensions that cannot be ignored

Alternate names

extensions, user content

Definition

Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

Requirements

Comments

Data type

Slicing

Unordered, Open, by url(Value)

Extensions are always sliced by (at least) url

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.identifier

Short description

Business Identifier for observation

Definition

A unique identifier assigned to this observation.

Requirements

Allows observations to be distinguished and referenced.

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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
v2: OBX.21 For OBX segments from systems without OBX-21 support a combination of ORC/OBR and OBX must be negotiated between trading partners to uniquely identify the OBX segment. Depending on how V2 has been implemented each of these may be an option: 1) OBR-3 + OBX-3 + OBX-4 or 2) OBR-3 + OBR-4 + OBX-3 + OBX-4 or 2) some other way to uniquely ID the OBR/ORC + OBX-3 + OBX-4.
rim: id

basedOn

Σ C

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.basedOn

Short description

Fulfills plan, proposal or order

Alternate names

Fulfills

Definition

A plan, proposal or order that is fulfilled in whole or in part by this event. For example, a MedicationRequest may require a patient to have laboratory test performed before it is dispensed.

Requirements

Allows tracing of authorization for the event and tracking whether proposals/recommendations were acted upon.

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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.basedOn
v2: ORC
rim: .inboundRelationship[typeCode=COMP].source[moodCode=EVN]

partOf

Σ C

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.partOf

Short description

Part of referenced event

Alternate names

Container

Definition

A larger event of which this particular Observation is a component or step. For example, an observation as part of a procedure.

Comments

To link an Observation to an Encounter use encounter. See the Notes below for guidance on referencing another Observation.

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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.partOf
v2: Varies by domain
rim: .outboundRelationship[typeCode=FLFS].target

status

Σ ?!

1..1

codeBinding

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.status

Short description

registered | preliminary | final | amended +

Definition

The status of the result value.

Requirements

Need to track the status of individual results. Some results are finalized before the whole report is finalized.

Comments

This element is labeled as a modifier because the status contains codes that mark the resource as not currently valid.

Data type

Binding

Codes providing the status of an observation.

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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
sct-concept: < 445584004 |Report by finality status|
v2: OBX-11
rim: status Amended & Final are differentiated by whether it is the subject of a ControlAct event with a type of "revise"

category

0..*

CodeableConceptBinding

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.category

Short description

Classification of type of observation

Definition

A code that classifies the general type of observation being made.

Requirements

Used for filtering what observations are retrieved and displayed.

Comments

Data type

Binding

Codes for high level observation categories.

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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
w5: FiveWs.class
rim: .outboundRelationship[typeCode="COMP].target[classCode="LIST", moodCode="EVN"].code

code

1..1

CodeableConceptPattern

Element id

Observation.code

Short description

Type of observation (code / type)

Alternate names

Name

Definition

Describes what was observed. Sometimes this is called the observation "name".

Requirements

Knowing what kind of observation is being made is essential to understanding the observation.

Comments

All code-value and, if present, component.code-component.value pairs need to be taken into account to correctly understand the meaning of the observation.

Data type

Binding

Codes identifying names of simple observations.

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

Constraints

ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())

Pattern

{
  "coding": [
    {
      "system": "http://snomed.info/sct",
      "code": "440271000146100"
    }
  ]
}

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: < 363787002 |Observable entity| OR < 386053000 |Evaluation procedure|
v2: OBX-3
rim: code
sct-attr: 116680003 |Is a|

subject

Σ C

1..1

Element id

Observation.subject

Short description

Who and/or what the observation is about

Definition

Requirements

Observations have no value if you don't know who or what they're about.

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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.subject
w5: FiveWs.subject[x]
v2: PID-3
rim: participation[typeCode=RTGT]
w5: FiveWs.subject

focus

Σ C

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.focus

Short description

What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record

Definition

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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]
v2: OBX-3
rim: participation[typeCode=SBJ]
w5: FiveWs.subject

encounter

Σ C

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.encounter

Short description

Healthcare event during which this observation is made

Alternate names

Context

Definition

The healthcare event (e.g. a patient and healthcare provider interaction) during which this observation is made.

Requirements

For some observations it may be important to know the link between an observation and a particular encounter.

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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
v2: PV1
rim: inboundRelationship[typeCode=COMP].source[classCode=ENC, moodCode=EVN]

effective[x]

0..1

Element id

Observation.effective[x]

Short description

Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation

Alternate names

Occurrence

Definition

Requirements

Knowing when an observation was deemed true is important to its relevance as well as determining trends.

Comments

Slicing

Unordered, Open, by $this(Type)

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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]
v2: OBX-14, and/or OBX-19 after v2.4 (depends on who observation made)
rim: effectiveTime

effectiveInstant

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

effectivePeriod

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

effectiveTiming

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

effectiveDateTime

0..1

Element id

Observation.effective[x]:effectiveDateTime

Short description

DentalFitnessDateTime

Alternate names

Occurrence, DentalFitnessDatumTijd

Definition

The date and time at which the dental fitness was determined.

Requirements

Knowing when an observation was deemed true is important to its relevance as well as determining trends.

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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]
v2: OBX-14, and/or OBX-19 after v2.4 (depends on who observation made)
rim: effectiveTime
mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413: mz-dataelement-7

issued

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.issued

Short description

Date/Time this version was made available

Definition

The date and time this version of the observation was made available to providers, typically after the results have been reviewed and verified.

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

Constraints

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: OBR.22 (or MSH.7), or perhaps OBX-19 (depends on who observation made)
rim: participation[typeCode=AUT].time

performer

Σ C

0..*

Element id

Observation.performer

Short description

Performer

Alternate names

Uitvoerder

Definition

The health professional who determined the dental fitness.

Requirements

May give a degree of confidence in the observation and also indicates where follow-up questions should be directed.

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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.actor
w5: FiveWs.actor
v2: OBX.15 / (Practitioner) OBX-16, PRT-5:PRT-4='RO' / (Device) OBX-18 , PRT-10:PRT-4='EQUIP' / (Organization) OBX-23, PRT-8:PRT-4='PO'
rim: participation[typeCode=PRF]
mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413: mz-dataelement-9

value[x]

Σ C

1..1

Element id

Observation.value[x]

Short description

Actual result

Definition

The information determined as a result of making the observation, if the information has a simple value.

Requirements

An observation exists to have a value, though it might not if it is in error, or if it represents a group of observations.

Comments

Slicing

Unordered, Open, by $this(Type)

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1, obs-7

Constraints

ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())

Mappings

rim: n/a
sct-concept: < 441742003 |Evaluation finding|
v2: OBX.2, OBX.5, OBX.6
rim: value
sct-attr: 363714003 |Interprets|

valueBoolean

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueDateTime

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueInteger

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valuePeriod

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueQuantity

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueRange

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueRatio

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueSampledData

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueString

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueTime

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueCodeableConcept

Σ C

1..1

CodeableConceptBinding

Element id

Observation.value[x]:valueCodeableConcept

Short description

DentalFitnessValue

Alternate names

DentalFitnessWaarde

Definition

The dental fitness.

Requirements

An observation exists to have a value, though it might not if it is in error, or if it represents a group of observations.

Comments

Data type

Binding

DentalFitness (required)

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1, obs-7

Constraints

ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())

Mappings

rim: n/a
sct-concept: < 441742003 |Evaluation finding|
v2: OBX.2, OBX.5, OBX.6
rim: value
sct-attr: 363714003 |Interprets|
mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413: mz-dataelement-8

dataAbsentReason

0..1

CodeableConceptBinding

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.dataAbsentReason

Short description

Why the result is missing

Definition

Provides a reason why the expected value in the element Observation.value[x] is missing.

Requirements

For many results it is necessary to handle exceptional values in measurements.

Comments

Data type

Binding

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

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1, obs-6

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
v2: N/A
rim: value.nullFlavor

interpretation

0..*

CodeableConceptBinding

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.interpretation

Short description

High, low, normal, etc.

Alternate names

Abnormal Flag

Definition

A categorical assessment of an observation value. For example, high, low, normal.

Requirements

For some results, particularly numeric results, an interpretation is necessary to fully understand the significance of a result.

Comments

Data type

Binding

Codes identifying interpretations of observations.

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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
sct-concept: < 260245000 |Findings values|
v2: OBX-8
rim: interpretationCode
sct-attr: 363713009 |Has interpretation|

note

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.note

Short description

Comments about the observation

Definition

Comments about the observation or the results.

Requirements

Need to be able to provide free text additional information.

Comments

May include general statements about the observation, or statements about significant, unexpected or unreliable results values, or information about its source when relevant to its interpretation.

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

Constraints

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
v2: NTE.3 (partner NTE to OBX, or sometimes another (child?) OBX)
rim: subjectOf.observationEvent[code="annotation"].value

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.note.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

Mappings

rim: n/a

extension

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.note.extension

Short description

Additional content defined by implementations

Alternate names

extensions, user content

Definition

Comments

Data type

Slicing

Unordered, Open, by url(Value)

Extensions are always sliced by (at least) url

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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

author[x]

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.note.author[x]

Short description

Individual responsible for the annotation

Definition

The individual responsible for making the annotation.

Comments

Organization is used when there's no need for specific attribution as to who made the comment.

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

Constraints

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.participant[typeCode=AUT].role

authorReference

Reference(Organization | Patient | Practitioner | RelatedPerson)

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

Reference(Organization | Patient | Practitioner | RelatedPerson)

authorString

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

time

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.note.time

Short description

When the annotation was made

Definition

Indicates when this particular annotation was made.

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

Constraints

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.effectiveTime

text

1..1

Element id

Observation.note.text

Short description

Comment

Alternate names

Toelichting

Definition

Comment on the dental fitness, including comments on for example the circumstances and/or disruptive factors that may influence the result.

Comments

Systems are not required to have markdown support, so the text should be readable without markdown processing. The markdown syntax is GFM - see https://github.github.com/gfm/

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

Constraints

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.text
mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413: mz-dataelement-10

bodySite

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.bodySite

Short description

Observed body part

Definition

Indicates the site on the subject's body where the observation was made (i.e. the target site).

Comments

Only used if not implicit in code found in Observation.code. In many systems, this may be represented as a related observation instead of an inline component.

If the use case requires BodySite to be handled as a separate resource (e.g. to identify and track separately) then use the standard extension bodySite.

Data type

Binding

Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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
sct-concept: < 123037004 |Body structure|
v2: OBX-20
rim: targetSiteCode
sct-attr: 718497002 |Inherent location|

method

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.method

Short description

How it was done

Definition

Indicates the mechanism used to perform the observation.

Requirements

In some cases, method can impact results and is thus used for determining whether results can be compared or determining significance of results.

Comments

Only used if not implicit in code for Observation.code.

Data type

Binding

Methods for simple observations.

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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
v2: OBX-17
rim: methodCode

specimen

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.specimen

Short description

Specimen used for this observation

Definition

The specimen that was used when this observation was made.

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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)
sct-concept: < 123038009 |Specimen|
v2: SPM segment
rim: participation[typeCode=SPC].specimen
sct-attr: 704319004 |Inherent in|

device

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.device

Short description

(Measurement) Device

Definition

The device used to generate the observation data.

Comments

Note that this is not meant to represent a device involved in the transmission of the result, e.g., a gateway. Such devices may be documented using the Provenance resource where relevant.

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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)
sct-concept: < 49062001 |Device|
v2: OBX-17 / PRT -10
rim: participation[typeCode=DEV]
sct-attr: 424226004 |Using device|

referenceRange

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.referenceRange

Short description

Provides guide for interpretation

Definition

Requirements

Knowing what values are considered "normal" can help evaluate the significance of a particular result. Need to be able to provide multiple reference ranges for different contexts.

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

Constraints

ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
obs-3: Must have at least a low or a high or text
low.exists() or high.exists() or text.exists()

Mappings

rim: n/a
v2: OBX.7
rim: outboundRelationship[typeCode=REFV]/target[classCode=OBS, moodCode=EVN]

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.referenceRange.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

Mappings

rim: n/a

extension

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.referenceRange.extension

Short description

Additional content defined by implementations

Alternate names

extensions, user content

Definition

Comments

Data type

Slicing

Unordered, Open, by url(Value)

Extensions are always sliced by (at least) url

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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 ?! C

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.referenceRange.modifierExtension

Short description

Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized

Alternate names

extensions, user content, modifiers

Definition

Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

Requirements

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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

low

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.referenceRange.low

Short description

Low Range, if relevant

Definition

Comments

The context of use may frequently define what kind of quantity this is and therefore what kind of units can be used. The context of use may also restrict the values for the comparator.

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1, obs-3

Constraints

ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
qty-3: If a code for the unit is present, the system SHALL also be present
code.empty() or system.exists()
sqty-1: The comparator is not used on a SimpleQuantity
comparator.empty()

Mappings

rim: n/a
v2: SN (see also Range) or CQ
rim: PQ, IVL<PQ>, MO, CO, depending on the values
v2: OBX-7
rim: value:IVL_PQ.low

high

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.referenceRange.high

Short description

High Range, if relevant

Definition

Comments

The context of use may frequently define what kind of quantity this is and therefore what kind of units can be used. The context of use may also restrict the values for the comparator.

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1, obs-3

Constraints

ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
qty-3: If a code for the unit is present, the system SHALL also be present
code.empty() or system.exists()
sqty-1: The comparator is not used on a SimpleQuantity
comparator.empty()

Mappings

rim: n/a
v2: SN (see also Range) or CQ
rim: PQ, IVL<PQ>, MO, CO, depending on the values
v2: OBX-7
rim: value:IVL_PQ.high

type

0..1

CodeableConceptBinding

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.referenceRange.type

Short description

Reference range qualifier

Definition

Codes to indicate the what part of the targeted reference population it applies to. For example, the normal or therapeutic range.

Requirements

Need to be able to say what kind of reference range this is - normal, recommended, therapeutic, etc., - for proper interpretation.

Comments

This SHOULD be populated if there is more than one range. If this element is not present then the normal range is assumed.

Data type

Binding

Code for the meaning of a reference range.

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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
sct-concept: < 260245000 |Findings values| OR < 365860008 |General clinical state finding| OR < 250171008 |Clinical history or observation findings| OR < 415229000 |Racial group| OR < 365400002 |Finding of puberty stage| OR < 443938003 |Procedure carried out on subject|
v2: OBX-10
rim: interpretationCode

appliesTo

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.referenceRange.appliesTo

Short description

Reference range population

Definition

Requirements

Need to be able to identify the target population for proper interpretation.

Comments

This SHOULD be populated if there is more than one range. If this element is not present then the normal population is assumed.

Data type

Binding

Codes identifying the population the reference range applies to.

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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
sct-concept: < 260245000 |Findings values| OR < 365860008 |General clinical state finding| OR < 250171008 |Clinical history or observation findings| OR < 415229000 |Racial group| OR < 365400002 |Finding of puberty stage| OR < 443938003 |Procedure carried out on subject|
v2: OBX-10
rim: interpretationCode

age

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.referenceRange.age

Short description

Applicable age range, if relevant

Definition

The age at which this reference range is applicable. This is a neonatal age (e.g. number of weeks at term) if the meaning says so.

Requirements

Some analytes vary greatly over age.

Comments

The stated low and high value are assumed to have arbitrarily high precision when it comes to determining which values are in the range. I.e. 1.99 is not in the range 2 -> 3.

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

Constraints

ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
rng-2: If present, low SHALL have a lower value than high
low.empty() or high.empty() or (low <= high)

Mappings

rim: n/a
v2: NR and also possibly SN (but see also quantity)
rim: IVL<QTY[not(type="TS")]> [lowClosed="true" and highClosed="true"]or URG<QTY[not(type="TS")]>
rim: outboundRelationship[typeCode=PRCN].targetObservationCriterion[code="age"].value

text

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.referenceRange.text

Short description

Text based reference range in an observation

Definition

Comments

Note that FHIR strings SHALL NOT exceed 1MB in size

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

Constraints

ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())

Mappings

rim: n/a
v2: OBX-7
rim: value:ST

hasMember

Σ C

0..*

Reference(MolecularSequence | Observation | QuestionnaireResponse)

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.hasMember

Short description

Related resource that belongs to the Observation group

Definition

This observation is a group observation (e.g. a battery, a panel of tests, a set of vital sign measurements) that includes the target as a member of the group.

Comments

Data type

Reference(MolecularSequence | Observation | QuestionnaireResponse)

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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)
v2: Relationships established by OBX-4 usage
rim: outBoundRelationship

derivedFrom

Σ C

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.derivedFrom

Short description

Related measurements the observation is made from

Definition

The target resource that represents a measurement from which this observation value is derived. For example, a calculated anion gap or a fetal measurement based on an ultrasound image.

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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)
v2: Relationships established by OBX-4 usage
rim: .targetObservation

component

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.component

Short description

Component results

Definition

Requirements

Comments

For a discussion on the ways Observations can be assembled in groups together see Notes below.

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

Constraints

ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())

Mappings

rim: n/a
v2: containment by OBX-4?
rim: outBoundRelationship[typeCode=COMP]

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.component.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

Mappings

rim: n/a

extension

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.component.extension

Short description

Additional content defined by implementations

Alternate names

extensions, user content

Definition

Comments

Data type

Slicing

Unordered, Open, by url(Value)

Extensions are always sliced by (at least) url

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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 ?! C

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.component.modifierExtension

Short description

Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized

Alternate names

extensions, user content, modifiers

Definition

Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

Requirements

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.component.code

Short description

Type of component observation (code / type)

Definition

Describes what was observed. Sometimes this is called the observation "code".

Requirements

Knowing what kind of observation is being made is essential to understanding the observation.

Comments

All code-value and component.code-component.value pairs need to be taken into account to correctly understand the meaning of the observation.

Data type

Binding

Codes identifying names of simple observations.

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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
w5: FiveWs.what[x]
sct-concept: < 363787002 |Observable entity| OR < 386053000 |Evaluation procedure|
v2: OBX-3
rim: code

value[x]

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.component.value[x]

Short description

Actual component result

Definition

The information determined as a result of making the observation, if the information has a simple value.

Requirements

An observation exists to have a value, though it might not if it is in error, or if it represents a group of observations.

Comments

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

Constraints

ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())

Mappings

rim: n/a
sct-concept: 363714003 |Interprets| < 441742003 |Evaluation finding|
v2: OBX.2, OBX.5, OBX.6
rim: value
sct-attr: 363714003 |Interprets|

valueBoolean

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueCodeableConcept

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueDateTime

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueInteger

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valuePeriod

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueQuantity

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueRange

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueRatio

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueSampledData

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueString

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueTime

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

dataAbsentReason

0..1

CodeableConceptBinding

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.component.dataAbsentReason

Short description

Why the component result is missing

Definition

Provides a reason why the expected value in the element Observation.component.value[x] is missing.

Requirements

For many results it is necessary to handle exceptional values in measurements.

Comments

Data type

Binding

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

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1, obs-6

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
v2: N/A
rim: value.nullFlavor

interpretation

0..*

CodeableConceptBinding

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.component.interpretation

Short description

High, low, normal, etc.

Alternate names

Abnormal Flag

Definition

A categorical assessment of an observation value. For example, high, low, normal.

Requirements

For some results, particularly numeric results, an interpretation is necessary to fully understand the significance of a result.

Comments

Data type

Binding

Codes identifying interpretations of observations.

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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
sct-concept: < 260245000 |Findings values|
v2: OBX-8
rim: interpretationCode
sct-attr: 363713009 |Has interpretation|

referenceRange

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.component.referenceRange

Short description

Provides guide for interpretation of component result

Definition

Guidance on how to interpret the value by comparison to a normal or recommended range.

Requirements

Knowing what values are considered "normal" can help evaluate the significance of a particular result. Need to be able to provide multiple reference ranges for different contexts.

Comments

Mappings

v2: OBX.7
rim: outboundRelationship[typeCode=REFV]/target[classCode=OBS, moodCode=EVN]

<id value="mz-DentalFitness" />
<text>
<status value="empty" />

--- We have skipped the narrative for better readability of the resource ---
</text>
<url value="http://medmij.nl/fhir/StructureDefinition/mz-DentalFitness" />
<name value="MzDentalFitness" />
<title value="mz DentalFitness" />
<status value="draft" />
<publisher value="MedMij" />
<contact>
<name value="MedMij" />
<telecom>
<system value="email" />
<value value="info@medmij.nl" />
<use value="work" />
</telecom>
</contact>
<description value="Dental fitness according to the NATO classification system." />
<purpose value="This Observation resource represents the DentalFitness Clinical Information Model (CIM) for patient use cases in the context of Dental Care." />
<copyright value="Copyright and related rights waived via CC0, https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/. This does not apply to information from third parties, for example a medical terminology system. The implementer alone is responsible for identifying and obtaining any necessary licenses or authorizations to utilize third party IP in connection with the specification or otherwise." />
<fhirVersion value="4.0.1" />
<mapping>
<identity value="mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413" />
<name value="Dataset Mondzorg MedMij 1.0.0-beta.3 20260413" />
</mapping>
<kind value="resource" />
<abstract value="false" />
<type value="Observation" />
<baseDefinition value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Observation" />
<derivation value="constraint" />
<differential>
<element id="Observation">
<path value="Observation" />
<short value="DentalFitness" />
<definition value="Dental fitness according to the NATO classification system." />
<alias value="DentalFitness" />
<alias value="Measurement" />
<alias value="Results" />
<alias value="Tests" />
<mapping>
<identity value="mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413" />
<map value="mz-dataelement-6" />
<comment value="DentalFitness" />
</mapping>
</element>
<element id="Observation.code">
<path value="Observation.code" />
<patternCodeableConcept>
<coding>
<system value="http://snomed.info/sct" />
<code value="440271000146100" />
</coding>
</patternCodeableConcept>
</element>
<element id="Observation.subject">
<path value="Observation.subject" />
<min value="1" />
<type>
<code value="Reference" />
<targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Patient" />
<targetProfile value="http://nictiz.nl/fhir/StructureDefinition/nl-core-Patient" />
</type>
</element>
<element id="Observation.effective[x]">
<path value="Observation.effective[x]" />
<slicing>
<discriminator>
<type value="type" />
<path value="$this" />
</discriminator>
<ordered value="false" />
<rules value="open" />
</slicing>
</element>
<element id="Observation.effective[x]:effectiveDateTime">
<path value="Observation.effective[x]" />
<sliceName value="effectiveDateTime" />
<short value="DentalFitnessDateTime" />
<definition value="The date and time at which the dental fitness was determined." />
<alias value="DentalFitnessDatumTijd" />
<min value="0" />
<max value="1" />
<type>
<code value="dateTime" />
</type>
<mapping>
<identity value="mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413" />
<map value="mz-dataelement-7" />
<comment value="DentalFitnessDateTime" />
</mapping>
</element>
<element id="Observation.performer">
<path value="Observation.performer" />
<short value="Performer" />
<definition value="The health professional who determined the dental fitness." />
<comment value="Each occurrence of the zib HealthProfessional is normally represented by _two_ FHIR resources: a PractitionerRole resource (instance of [nl-core-HealthProfessional-PractitionerRole](http://nictiz.nl/fhir/StructureDefinition/nl-core-HealthProfessional-PractitionerRole)) and a Practitioner resource (instance of [nl-core-HealthProfessional-Practitioner](http://nictiz.nl/fhir/StructureDefinition/nl-core-HealthProfessional-Practitioner)). The Practitioner resource is referenced from the PractitionerRole instance. For this reason, sending systems should fill the reference to the PractitionerRole instance here, and not the Practitioner resource. Receiving systems can then retrieve the reference to the Practitioner resource from that PractitionerRole instance.\n\nIn rare circumstances, there is only a Practitioner instance, in which case it is that instance which will be referenced here. However, since this should be the exception, the nl-core-HealthProfessional-Practitioner profile is not explicitly mentioned as a target profile." />
<alias value="Uitvoerder" />
<type>
<code value="Reference" />
<targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Practitioner" />
<targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/PractitionerRole" />
<targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Organization" />
<targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/CareTeam" />
<targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Patient" />
<targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/RelatedPerson" />
<targetProfile value="http://nictiz.nl/fhir/StructureDefinition/nl-core-HealthProfessional-PractitionerRole" />
</type>
<mapping>
<identity value="mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413" />
<map value="mz-dataelement-9" />
<comment value="Performer" />
</mapping>
</element>
<element id="Observation.value[x]">
<path value="Observation.value[x]" />
<slicing>
<discriminator>
<type value="type" />
<path value="$this" />
</discriminator>
<ordered value="false" />
<rules value="open" />
</slicing>
<min value="1" />
</element>
<element id="Observation.value[x]:valueCodeableConcept">
<path value="Observation.value[x]" />
<sliceName value="valueCodeableConcept" />
<short value="DentalFitnessValue" />
<definition value="The dental fitness." />
<alias value="DentalFitnessWaarde" />
<min value="1" />
<max value="1" />
<type>
<code value="CodeableConcept" />
</type>
<binding>
<strength value="required" />
<valueSet value="http://medmij.nl/fhir/ValueSet/DentalFitness" />
</binding>
<mapping>
<identity value="mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413" />
<map value="mz-dataelement-8" />
<comment value="DentalFitnessValue" />
</mapping>
</element>
<element id="Observation.note.text">
<path value="Observation.note.text" />
<short value="Comment" />
<definition value="Comment on the dental fitness, including comments on for example the circumstances and/or disruptive factors that may influence the result." />
<alias value="Toelichting" />
<mapping>
<identity value="mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413" />
<map value="mz-dataelement-10" />
<comment value="Comment" />
</mapping>
</element>
</differential>

</StructureDefinition>

{

"resourceType": "StructureDefinition",
"id": "mz-DentalFitness",
"text": {
"status": "empty",

--- We have skipped the narrative for better readability of the resource ---
},
"url": "http://medmij.nl/fhir/StructureDefinition/mz-DentalFitness",
"name": "MzDentalFitness",
"title": "mz DentalFitness",
"status": "draft",
"publisher": "MedMij",
"contact": [
{
"name": "MedMij",
"telecom": [
{
"system": "email",
"value": "info@medmij.nl",
"use": "work"
}
]
}
],
"description": "Dental fitness according to the NATO classification system.",
"purpose": "This Observation resource represents the DentalFitness Clinical Information Model (CIM) for patient use cases in the context of Dental Care.",
"copyright": "Copyright and related rights waived via CC0, https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/. This does not apply to information from third parties, for example a medical terminology system. The implementer alone is responsible for identifying and obtaining any necessary licenses or authorizations to utilize third party IP in connection with the specification or otherwise.",
"fhirVersion": "4.0.1",
"mapping": [
{
"identity": "mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413",
"name": "Dataset Mondzorg MedMij 1.0.0-beta.3 20260413"
}
],
"kind": "resource",
"abstract": false,
"type": "Observation",
"baseDefinition": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Observation",
"derivation": "constraint",
"differential": {
"element": [
{
"id": "Observation",
"path": "Observation",
"short": "DentalFitness",
"definition": "Dental fitness according to the NATO classification system.",
"alias": [
"DentalFitness",
"Measurement",
"Results",
"Tests"
],
"mapping": [
{
"identity": "mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413",
"map": "mz-dataelement-6",
"comment": "DentalFitness"
}
]
},
{
"id": "Observation.code",
"path": "Observation.code",
"patternCodeableConcept": {
"coding": [
{
"system": "http://snomed.info/sct",
"code": "440271000146100"
}
]
}
},
{
"id": "Observation.subject",
"path": "Observation.subject",
"min": 1,
"type": [
{
"code": "Reference",
"targetProfile": [
"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Patient",
"http://nictiz.nl/fhir/StructureDefinition/nl-core-Patient"
]
}
]
},
{
"id": "Observation.effective[x]",
"path": "Observation.effective[x]",
"slicing": {
"discriminator": [
{
"type": "type",
"path": "$this"
}
],
"ordered": false,
"rules": "open"
}
},
{
"id": "Observation.effective[x]:effectiveDateTime",
"path": "Observation.effective[x]",
"sliceName": "effectiveDateTime",
"short": "DentalFitnessDateTime",
"definition": "The date and time at which the dental fitness was determined.",
"alias": [
"DentalFitnessDatumTijd"
],
"min": 0,
"max": "1",
"type": [
{
"code": "dateTime"
}
],
"mapping": [
{
"identity": "mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413",
"map": "mz-dataelement-7",
"comment": "DentalFitnessDateTime"
}
]
},
{
"id": "Observation.performer",
"path": "Observation.performer",
"short": "Performer",
"definition": "The health professional who determined the dental fitness.",
"comment": "Each occurrence of the zib HealthProfessional is normally represented by _two_ FHIR resources: a PractitionerRole resource (instance of [nl-core-HealthProfessional-PractitionerRole](http://nictiz.nl/fhir/StructureDefinition/nl-core-HealthProfessional-PractitionerRole)) and a Practitioner resource (instance of [nl-core-HealthProfessional-Practitioner](http://nictiz.nl/fhir/StructureDefinition/nl-core-HealthProfessional-Practitioner)). The Practitioner resource is referenced from the PractitionerRole instance. For this reason, sending systems should fill the reference to the PractitionerRole instance here, and not the Practitioner resource. Receiving systems can then retrieve the reference to the Practitioner resource from that PractitionerRole instance.\n\nIn rare circumstances, there is only a Practitioner instance, in which case it is that instance which will be referenced here. However, since this should be the exception, the nl-core-HealthProfessional-Practitioner profile is not explicitly mentioned as a target profile.",
"alias": [
"Uitvoerder"
],
"type": [
{
"code": "Reference",
"targetProfile": [
"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Practitioner",
"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/PractitionerRole",
"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Organization",
"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/CareTeam",
"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Patient",
"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/RelatedPerson",
"http://nictiz.nl/fhir/StructureDefinition/nl-core-HealthProfessional-PractitionerRole"
]
}
],
"mapping": [
{
"identity": "mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413",
"map": "mz-dataelement-9",
"comment": "Performer"
}
]
},
{
"id": "Observation.value[x]",
"path": "Observation.value[x]",
"slicing": {
"discriminator": [
{
"type": "type",
"path": "$this"
}
],
"ordered": false,
"rules": "open"
},
"min": 1
},
{
"id": "Observation.value[x]:valueCodeableConcept",
"path": "Observation.value[x]",
"sliceName": "valueCodeableConcept",
"short": "DentalFitnessValue",
"definition": "The dental fitness.",
"alias": [
"DentalFitnessWaarde"
],
"min": 1,
"max": "1",
"type": [
{
"code": "CodeableConcept"
}
],
"binding": {
"strength": "required",
"valueSet": "http://medmij.nl/fhir/ValueSet/DentalFitness"
},
"mapping": [
{
"identity": "mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413",
"map": "mz-dataelement-8",
"comment": "DentalFitnessValue"
}
]
},
{
"id": "Observation.note.text",
"path": "Observation.note.text",
"short": "Comment",
"definition": "Comment on the dental fitness, including comments on for example the circumstances and/or disruptive factors that may influence the result.",
"alias": [
"Toelichting"
],
"mapping": [
{
"identity": "mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413",
"map": "mz-dataelement-10",
"comment": "Comment"
}
]
}
]
}

}

3.2.3. Oral Hygiene

MzOralHygiene (Observation)

Element id

Observation

Short description

OralHygiene

Alternate names

Vital Signs, Measurement, Results, Tests, Mondhygiëne

Definition

Oral hygiene.

Comments

Data type

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()
obs-7: If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present
value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()
obs-6: dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present
dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()

Mappings

rim: Entity. Role, or Act
workflow: Event
sct-concept: < 363787002 |Observable entity|
v2: OBX
rim: Observation[classCode=OBS, moodCode=EVN]
mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413: mz-dataelement-11

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.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

meta

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.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

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.implicitRules

Short description

A set of rules under which this content was created

Definition

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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

Observation.language

Short description

Language of the resource content

Definition

The base language in which the resource is written.

Comments

Data type

Binding

A human language.

Binding extensions

maxValueSet	AllLanguages

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.text

Short description

Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation

Alternate names

narrative, html, xhtml, display

Definition

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.contained

Short description

Contained, inline Resources

Alternate names

inline resources, anonymous resources, contained resources

Definition

Comments

Data type

Mappings

rim: Entity. Role, or Act
rim: N/A

extension

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.extension

Short description

Additional content defined by implementations

Alternate names

extensions, user content

Definition

Comments

Data type

Slicing

Unordered, Open, by url(Value)

Extensions are always sliced by (at least) url

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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

?! C

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.modifierExtension

Short description

Extensions that cannot be ignored

Alternate names

extensions, user content

Definition

Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

Requirements

Comments

Data type

Slicing

Unordered, Open, by url(Value)

Extensions are always sliced by (at least) url

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.identifier

Short description

Business Identifier for observation

Definition

A unique identifier assigned to this observation.

Requirements

Allows observations to be distinguished and referenced.

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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
v2: OBX.21 For OBX segments from systems without OBX-21 support a combination of ORC/OBR and OBX must be negotiated between trading partners to uniquely identify the OBX segment. Depending on how V2 has been implemented each of these may be an option: 1) OBR-3 + OBX-3 + OBX-4 or 2) OBR-3 + OBR-4 + OBX-3 + OBX-4 or 2) some other way to uniquely ID the OBR/ORC + OBX-3 + OBX-4.
rim: id

basedOn

Σ C

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.basedOn

Short description

Fulfills plan, proposal or order

Alternate names

Fulfills

Definition

A plan, proposal or order that is fulfilled in whole or in part by this event. For example, a MedicationRequest may require a patient to have laboratory test performed before it is dispensed.

Requirements

Allows tracing of authorization for the event and tracking whether proposals/recommendations were acted upon.

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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.basedOn
v2: ORC
rim: .inboundRelationship[typeCode=COMP].source[moodCode=EVN]

partOf

Σ C

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.partOf

Short description

Part of referenced event

Alternate names

Container

Definition

A larger event of which this particular Observation is a component or step. For example, an observation as part of a procedure.

Comments

To link an Observation to an Encounter use encounter. See the Notes below for guidance on referencing another Observation.

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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.partOf
v2: Varies by domain
rim: .outboundRelationship[typeCode=FLFS].target

status

Σ ?!

1..1

codeBinding

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.status

Short description

registered | preliminary | final | amended +

Definition

The status of the result value.

Requirements

Need to track the status of individual results. Some results are finalized before the whole report is finalized.

Comments

This element is labeled as a modifier because the status contains codes that mark the resource as not currently valid.

Data type

Binding

Codes providing the status of an observation.

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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
sct-concept: < 445584004 |Report by finality status|
v2: OBX-11
rim: status Amended & Final are differentiated by whether it is the subject of a ControlAct event with a type of "revise"

category

0..*

CodeableConceptBinding

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.category

Short description

Classification of type of observation

Definition

A code that classifies the general type of observation being made.

Requirements

Used for filtering what observations are retrieved and displayed.

Comments

Data type

Binding

Codes for high level observation categories.

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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
w5: FiveWs.class
rim: .outboundRelationship[typeCode="COMP].target[classCode="LIST", moodCode="EVN"].code

code

1..1

CodeableConceptPattern

Element id

Observation.code

Short description

Type of observation (code / type)

Alternate names

Name

Definition

Describes what was observed. Sometimes this is called the observation "name".

Requirements

Knowing what kind of observation is being made is essential to understanding the observation.

Comments

All code-value and, if present, component.code-component.value pairs need to be taken into account to correctly understand the meaning of the observation.

Data type

Binding

Codes identifying names of simple observations.

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

Constraints

ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())

Pattern

{
  "coding": [
    {
      "system": "http://snomed.info/sct",
      "code": "364126007"
    }
  ]
}

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: < 363787002 |Observable entity| OR < 386053000 |Evaluation procedure|
v2: OBX-3
rim: code
sct-attr: 116680003 |Is a|

subject

Σ C

1..1

Element id

Observation.subject

Short description

Who and/or what the observation is about

Definition

Requirements

Observations have no value if you don't know who or what they're about.

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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.subject
w5: FiveWs.subject[x]
v2: PID-3
rim: participation[typeCode=RTGT]
w5: FiveWs.subject

focus

Σ C

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.focus

Short description

What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record

Definition

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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]
v2: OBX-3
rim: participation[typeCode=SBJ]
w5: FiveWs.subject

encounter

Σ C

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.encounter

Short description

Healthcare event during which this observation is made

Alternate names

Context

Definition

The healthcare event (e.g. a patient and healthcare provider interaction) during which this observation is made.

Requirements

For some observations it may be important to know the link between an observation and a particular encounter.

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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
v2: PV1
rim: inboundRelationship[typeCode=COMP].source[classCode=ENC, moodCode=EVN]

effective[x]

0..1

Element id

Observation.effective[x]

Short description

Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation

Alternate names

Occurrence

Definition

Requirements

Knowing when an observation was deemed true is important to its relevance as well as determining trends.

Comments

Slicing

Unordered, Open, by $this(Type)

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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]
v2: OBX-14, and/or OBX-19 after v2.4 (depends on who observation made)
rim: effectiveTime

effectiveInstant

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

effectivePeriod

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

effectiveTiming

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

effectiveDateTime

0..1

Element id

Observation.effective[x]:effectiveDateTime

Short description

OralHygieneDateTime

Alternate names

Occurrence, MondhygiëneDatumTijd

Definition

The date and time at which the oral hygiene was determined.

Requirements

Knowing when an observation was deemed true is important to its relevance as well as determining trends.

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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]
v2: OBX-14, and/or OBX-19 after v2.4 (depends on who observation made)
rim: effectiveTime
mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413: mz-dataelement-12

issued

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.issued

Short description

Date/Time this version was made available

Definition

The date and time this version of the observation was made available to providers, typically after the results have been reviewed and verified.

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

Constraints

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: OBR.22 (or MSH.7), or perhaps OBX-19 (depends on who observation made)
rim: participation[typeCode=AUT].time

performer

Σ C

0..*

Element id

Observation.performer

Short description

Performer

Alternate names

Uitvoerder

Definition

The health professional who determined the oral hygiene.

Requirements

May give a degree of confidence in the observation and also indicates where follow-up questions should be directed.

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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.actor
w5: FiveWs.actor
v2: OBX.15 / (Practitioner) OBX-16, PRT-5:PRT-4='RO' / (Device) OBX-18 , PRT-10:PRT-4='EQUIP' / (Organization) OBX-23, PRT-8:PRT-4='PO'
rim: participation[typeCode=PRF]
mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413: mz-dataelement-14

value[x]

Σ C

1..1

Element id

Observation.value[x]

Short description

Actual result

Definition

The information determined as a result of making the observation, if the information has a simple value.

Requirements

An observation exists to have a value, though it might not if it is in error, or if it represents a group of observations.

Comments

Slicing

Unordered, Open, by $this(Type)

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1, obs-7

Constraints

ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())

Mappings

rim: n/a
sct-concept: < 441742003 |Evaluation finding|
v2: OBX.2, OBX.5, OBX.6
rim: value
sct-attr: 363714003 |Interprets|

valueBoolean

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueDateTime

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueInteger

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valuePeriod

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueQuantity

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueRange

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueRatio

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueSampledData

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueString

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueTime

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueCodeableConcept

Σ C

1..1

CodeableConceptBinding

Element id

Observation.value[x]:valueCodeableConcept

Short description

OralHygieneValue

Alternate names

MondhygiëneWaarde

Definition

The oral hygiene.

Requirements

An observation exists to have a value, though it might not if it is in error, or if it represents a group of observations.

Comments

Data type

Binding

OralHygiene (extensible)

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1, obs-7

Constraints

ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())

Mappings

rim: n/a
sct-concept: < 441742003 |Evaluation finding|
v2: OBX.2, OBX.5, OBX.6
rim: value
sct-attr: 363714003 |Interprets|
mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413: mz-dataelement-13

dataAbsentReason

0..1

CodeableConceptBinding

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.dataAbsentReason

Short description

Why the result is missing

Definition

Provides a reason why the expected value in the element Observation.value[x] is missing.

Requirements

For many results it is necessary to handle exceptional values in measurements.

Comments

Data type

Binding

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

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1, obs-6

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
v2: N/A
rim: value.nullFlavor

interpretation

0..*

CodeableConceptBinding

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.interpretation

Short description

High, low, normal, etc.

Alternate names

Abnormal Flag

Definition

A categorical assessment of an observation value. For example, high, low, normal.

Requirements

For some results, particularly numeric results, an interpretation is necessary to fully understand the significance of a result.

Comments

Data type

Binding

Codes identifying interpretations of observations.

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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
sct-concept: < 260245000 |Findings values|
v2: OBX-8
rim: interpretationCode
sct-attr: 363713009 |Has interpretation|

note

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.note

Short description

Comments about the observation

Definition

Comments about the observation or the results.

Requirements

Need to be able to provide free text additional information.

Comments

May include general statements about the observation, or statements about significant, unexpected or unreliable results values, or information about its source when relevant to its interpretation.

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

Constraints

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
v2: NTE.3 (partner NTE to OBX, or sometimes another (child?) OBX)
rim: subjectOf.observationEvent[code="annotation"].value

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.note.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

Mappings

rim: n/a

extension

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.note.extension

Short description

Additional content defined by implementations

Alternate names

extensions, user content

Definition

Comments

Data type

Slicing

Unordered, Open, by url(Value)

Extensions are always sliced by (at least) url

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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

author[x]

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.note.author[x]

Short description

Individual responsible for the annotation

Definition

The individual responsible for making the annotation.

Comments

Organization is used when there's no need for specific attribution as to who made the comment.

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

Constraints

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.participant[typeCode=AUT].role

authorReference

Reference(Organization | Patient | Practitioner | RelatedPerson)

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

Reference(Organization | Patient | Practitioner | RelatedPerson)

authorString

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

time

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.note.time

Short description

When the annotation was made

Definition

Indicates when this particular annotation was made.

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

Constraints

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.effectiveTime

text

1..1

Element id

Observation.note.text

Short description

Comment

Alternate names

Toelichting

Definition

Comment on the oral hygiene, including comments on for example the circumstances and/or disruptive factors that may influence the result.

Comments

Systems are not required to have markdown support, so the text should be readable without markdown processing. The markdown syntax is GFM - see https://github.github.com/gfm/

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

Constraints

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.text
mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413: mz-dataelement-15

bodySite

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.bodySite

Short description

Observed body part

Definition

Indicates the site on the subject's body where the observation was made (i.e. the target site).

Comments

Only used if not implicit in code found in Observation.code. In many systems, this may be represented as a related observation instead of an inline component.

If the use case requires BodySite to be handled as a separate resource (e.g. to identify and track separately) then use the standard extension bodySite.

Data type

Binding

Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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
sct-concept: < 123037004 |Body structure|
v2: OBX-20
rim: targetSiteCode
sct-attr: 718497002 |Inherent location|

method

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.method

Short description

How it was done

Definition

Indicates the mechanism used to perform the observation.

Requirements

In some cases, method can impact results and is thus used for determining whether results can be compared or determining significance of results.

Comments

Only used if not implicit in code for Observation.code.

Data type

Binding

Methods for simple observations.

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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
v2: OBX-17
rim: methodCode

specimen

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.specimen

Short description

Specimen used for this observation

Definition

The specimen that was used when this observation was made.

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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)
sct-concept: < 123038009 |Specimen|
v2: SPM segment
rim: participation[typeCode=SPC].specimen
sct-attr: 704319004 |Inherent in|

device

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.device

Short description

(Measurement) Device

Definition

The device used to generate the observation data.

Comments

Note that this is not meant to represent a device involved in the transmission of the result, e.g., a gateway. Such devices may be documented using the Provenance resource where relevant.

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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)
sct-concept: < 49062001 |Device|
v2: OBX-17 / PRT -10
rim: participation[typeCode=DEV]
sct-attr: 424226004 |Using device|

referenceRange

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.referenceRange

Short description

Provides guide for interpretation

Definition

Requirements

Knowing what values are considered "normal" can help evaluate the significance of a particular result. Need to be able to provide multiple reference ranges for different contexts.

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

Constraints

ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
obs-3: Must have at least a low or a high or text
low.exists() or high.exists() or text.exists()

Mappings

rim: n/a
v2: OBX.7
rim: outboundRelationship[typeCode=REFV]/target[classCode=OBS, moodCode=EVN]

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.referenceRange.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

Mappings

rim: n/a

extension

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.referenceRange.extension

Short description

Additional content defined by implementations

Alternate names

extensions, user content

Definition

Comments

Data type

Slicing

Unordered, Open, by url(Value)

Extensions are always sliced by (at least) url

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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 ?! C

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.referenceRange.modifierExtension

Short description

Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized

Alternate names

extensions, user content, modifiers

Definition

Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

Requirements

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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

low

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.referenceRange.low

Short description

Low Range, if relevant

Definition

Comments

The context of use may frequently define what kind of quantity this is and therefore what kind of units can be used. The context of use may also restrict the values for the comparator.

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1, obs-3

Constraints

ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
qty-3: If a code for the unit is present, the system SHALL also be present
code.empty() or system.exists()
sqty-1: The comparator is not used on a SimpleQuantity
comparator.empty()

Mappings

rim: n/a
v2: SN (see also Range) or CQ
rim: PQ, IVL<PQ>, MO, CO, depending on the values
v2: OBX-7
rim: value:IVL_PQ.low

high

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.referenceRange.high

Short description

High Range, if relevant

Definition

Comments

The context of use may frequently define what kind of quantity this is and therefore what kind of units can be used. The context of use may also restrict the values for the comparator.

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1, obs-3

Constraints

ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
qty-3: If a code for the unit is present, the system SHALL also be present
code.empty() or system.exists()
sqty-1: The comparator is not used on a SimpleQuantity
comparator.empty()

Mappings

rim: n/a
v2: SN (see also Range) or CQ
rim: PQ, IVL<PQ>, MO, CO, depending on the values
v2: OBX-7
rim: value:IVL_PQ.high

type

0..1

CodeableConceptBinding

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.referenceRange.type

Short description

Reference range qualifier

Definition

Codes to indicate the what part of the targeted reference population it applies to. For example, the normal or therapeutic range.

Requirements

Need to be able to say what kind of reference range this is - normal, recommended, therapeutic, etc., - for proper interpretation.

Comments

This SHOULD be populated if there is more than one range. If this element is not present then the normal range is assumed.

Data type

Binding

Code for the meaning of a reference range.

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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
sct-concept: < 260245000 |Findings values| OR < 365860008 |General clinical state finding| OR < 250171008 |Clinical history or observation findings| OR < 415229000 |Racial group| OR < 365400002 |Finding of puberty stage| OR < 443938003 |Procedure carried out on subject|
v2: OBX-10
rim: interpretationCode

appliesTo

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.referenceRange.appliesTo

Short description

Reference range population

Definition

Requirements

Need to be able to identify the target population for proper interpretation.

Comments

This SHOULD be populated if there is more than one range. If this element is not present then the normal population is assumed.

Data type

Binding

Codes identifying the population the reference range applies to.

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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
sct-concept: < 260245000 |Findings values| OR < 365860008 |General clinical state finding| OR < 250171008 |Clinical history or observation findings| OR < 415229000 |Racial group| OR < 365400002 |Finding of puberty stage| OR < 443938003 |Procedure carried out on subject|
v2: OBX-10
rim: interpretationCode

age

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.referenceRange.age

Short description

Applicable age range, if relevant

Definition

The age at which this reference range is applicable. This is a neonatal age (e.g. number of weeks at term) if the meaning says so.

Requirements

Some analytes vary greatly over age.

Comments

The stated low and high value are assumed to have arbitrarily high precision when it comes to determining which values are in the range. I.e. 1.99 is not in the range 2 -> 3.

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

Constraints

ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
rng-2: If present, low SHALL have a lower value than high
low.empty() or high.empty() or (low <= high)

Mappings

rim: n/a
v2: NR and also possibly SN (but see also quantity)
rim: IVL<QTY[not(type="TS")]> [lowClosed="true" and highClosed="true"]or URG<QTY[not(type="TS")]>
rim: outboundRelationship[typeCode=PRCN].targetObservationCriterion[code="age"].value

text

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.referenceRange.text

Short description

Text based reference range in an observation

Definition

Comments

Note that FHIR strings SHALL NOT exceed 1MB in size

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

Constraints

ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())

Mappings

rim: n/a
v2: OBX-7
rim: value:ST

hasMember

Σ C

0..*

Reference(MolecularSequence | Observation | QuestionnaireResponse)

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.hasMember

Short description

Related resource that belongs to the Observation group

Definition

This observation is a group observation (e.g. a battery, a panel of tests, a set of vital sign measurements) that includes the target as a member of the group.

Comments

Data type

Reference(MolecularSequence | Observation | QuestionnaireResponse)

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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)
v2: Relationships established by OBX-4 usage
rim: outBoundRelationship

derivedFrom

Σ C

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.derivedFrom

Short description

Related measurements the observation is made from

Definition

The target resource that represents a measurement from which this observation value is derived. For example, a calculated anion gap or a fetal measurement based on an ultrasound image.

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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)
v2: Relationships established by OBX-4 usage
rim: .targetObservation

component

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.component

Short description

Component results

Definition

Requirements

Comments

For a discussion on the ways Observations can be assembled in groups together see Notes below.

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

Constraints

ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())

Mappings

rim: n/a
v2: containment by OBX-4?
rim: outBoundRelationship[typeCode=COMP]

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.component.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

Mappings

rim: n/a

extension

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.component.extension

Short description

Additional content defined by implementations

Alternate names

extensions, user content

Definition

Comments

Data type

Slicing

Unordered, Open, by url(Value)

Extensions are always sliced by (at least) url

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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 ?! C

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.component.modifierExtension

Short description

Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized

Alternate names

extensions, user content, modifiers

Definition

Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

Requirements

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.component.code

Short description

Type of component observation (code / type)

Definition

Describes what was observed. Sometimes this is called the observation "code".

Requirements

Knowing what kind of observation is being made is essential to understanding the observation.

Comments

All code-value and component.code-component.value pairs need to be taken into account to correctly understand the meaning of the observation.

Data type

Binding

Codes identifying names of simple observations.

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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
w5: FiveWs.what[x]
sct-concept: < 363787002 |Observable entity| OR < 386053000 |Evaluation procedure|
v2: OBX-3
rim: code

value[x]

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.component.value[x]

Short description

Actual component result

Definition

The information determined as a result of making the observation, if the information has a simple value.

Requirements

An observation exists to have a value, though it might not if it is in error, or if it represents a group of observations.

Comments

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

Constraints

ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())

Mappings

rim: n/a
sct-concept: 363714003 |Interprets| < 441742003 |Evaluation finding|
v2: OBX.2, OBX.5, OBX.6
rim: value
sct-attr: 363714003 |Interprets|

valueBoolean

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueCodeableConcept

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueDateTime

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueInteger

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valuePeriod

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueQuantity

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueRange

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueRatio

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueSampledData

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueString

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueTime

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

dataAbsentReason

0..1

CodeableConceptBinding

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.component.dataAbsentReason

Short description

Why the component result is missing

Definition

Provides a reason why the expected value in the element Observation.component.value[x] is missing.

Requirements

For many results it is necessary to handle exceptional values in measurements.

Comments

Data type

Binding

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

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1, obs-6

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
v2: N/A
rim: value.nullFlavor

interpretation

0..*

CodeableConceptBinding

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.component.interpretation

Short description

High, low, normal, etc.

Alternate names

Abnormal Flag

Definition

A categorical assessment of an observation value. For example, high, low, normal.

Requirements

For some results, particularly numeric results, an interpretation is necessary to fully understand the significance of a result.

Comments

Data type

Binding

Codes identifying interpretations of observations.

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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
sct-concept: < 260245000 |Findings values|
v2: OBX-8
rim: interpretationCode
sct-attr: 363713009 |Has interpretation|

referenceRange

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.component.referenceRange

Short description

Provides guide for interpretation of component result

Definition

Guidance on how to interpret the value by comparison to a normal or recommended range.

Requirements

Knowing what values are considered "normal" can help evaluate the significance of a particular result. Need to be able to provide multiple reference ranges for different contexts.

Comments

Mappings

v2: OBX.7
rim: outboundRelationship[typeCode=REFV]/target[classCode=OBS, moodCode=EVN]

<id value="mz-OralHygiene" />
<text>
<status value="empty" />

--- We have skipped the narrative for better readability of the resource ---
</text>
<url value="http://medmij.nl/fhir/StructureDefinition/mz-OralHygiene" />
<name value="MzOralHygiene" />
<title value="mz OralHygiene" />
<status value="draft" />
<publisher value="MedMij" />
<contact>
<name value="MedMij" />
<telecom>
<system value="email" />
<value value="info@medmij.nl" />
<use value="work" />
</telecom>
</contact>
<description value="Oral hygiene." />
<purpose value="This Observation resource represents the OralHygiene Clinical Information Model (CIM) for patient use cases in the context of Dental Care." />
<copyright value="Copyright and related rights waived via CC0, https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/. This does not apply to information from third parties, for example a medical terminology system. The implementer alone is responsible for identifying and obtaining any necessary licenses or authorizations to utilize third party IP in connection with the specification or otherwise." />
<fhirVersion value="4.0.1" />
<mapping>
<identity value="mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413" />
<name value="Dataset Mondzorg MedMij 1.0.0-beta.3 20260413" />
</mapping>
<kind value="resource" />
<abstract value="false" />
<type value="Observation" />
<baseDefinition value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Observation" />
<derivation value="constraint" />
<differential>
<element id="Observation">
<path value="Observation" />
<short value="OralHygiene" />
<definition value="Oral hygiene." />
<alias value="Mondhygiëne" />
<alias value="Measurement" />
<alias value="Results" />
<alias value="Tests" />
<mapping>
<identity value="mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413" />
<map value="mz-dataelement-11" />
<comment value="OralHygiene" />
</mapping>
</element>
<element id="Observation.code">
<path value="Observation.code" />
<patternCodeableConcept>
<coding>
<system value="http://snomed.info/sct" />
<code value="364126007" />
</coding>
</patternCodeableConcept>
</element>
<element id="Observation.subject">
<path value="Observation.subject" />
<min value="1" />
<type>
<code value="Reference" />
<targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Patient" />
<targetProfile value="http://nictiz.nl/fhir/StructureDefinition/nl-core-Patient" />
</type>
</element>
<element id="Observation.effective[x]">
<path value="Observation.effective[x]" />
<slicing>
<discriminator>
<type value="type" />
<path value="$this" />
</discriminator>
<ordered value="false" />
<rules value="open" />
</slicing>
</element>
<element id="Observation.effective[x]:effectiveDateTime">
<path value="Observation.effective[x]" />
<sliceName value="effectiveDateTime" />
<short value="OralHygieneDateTime" />
<definition value="The date and time at which the oral hygiene was determined." />
<alias value="MondhygiëneDatumTijd" />
<min value="0" />
<max value="1" />
<type>
<code value="dateTime" />
</type>
<mapping>
<identity value="mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413" />
<map value="mz-dataelement-12" />
<comment value="OralHygieneDateTime" />
</mapping>
</element>
<element id="Observation.performer">
<path value="Observation.performer" />
<short value="Performer" />
<definition value="The health professional who determined the oral hygiene." />
<comment value="Each occurrence of the zib HealthProfessional is normally represented by _two_ FHIR resources: a PractitionerRole resource (instance of [nl-core-HealthProfessional-PractitionerRole](http://nictiz.nl/fhir/StructureDefinition/nl-core-HealthProfessional-PractitionerRole)) and a Practitioner resource (instance of [nl-core-HealthProfessional-Practitioner](http://nictiz.nl/fhir/StructureDefinition/nl-core-HealthProfessional-Practitioner)). The Practitioner resource is referenced from the PractitionerRole instance. For this reason, sending systems should fill the reference to the PractitionerRole instance here, and not the Practitioner resource. Receiving systems can then retrieve the reference to the Practitioner resource from that PractitionerRole instance.\n\nIn rare circumstances, there is only a Practitioner instance, in which case it is that instance which will be referenced here. However, since this should be the exception, the nl-core-HealthProfessional-Practitioner profile is not explicitly mentioned as a target profile." />
<alias value="Uitvoerder" />
<type>
<code value="Reference" />
<targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Practitioner" />
<targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/PractitionerRole" />
<targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Organization" />
<targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/CareTeam" />
<targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Patient" />
<targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/RelatedPerson" />
<targetProfile value="http://nictiz.nl/fhir/StructureDefinition/nl-core-HealthProfessional-PractitionerRole" />
</type>
<mapping>
<identity value="mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413" />
<map value="mz-dataelement-14" />
<comment value="Performer" />
</mapping>
</element>
<element id="Observation.value[x]">
<path value="Observation.value[x]" />
<slicing>
<discriminator>
<type value="type" />
<path value="$this" />
</discriminator>
<ordered value="false" />
<rules value="open" />
</slicing>
<min value="1" />
</element>
<element id="Observation.value[x]:valueCodeableConcept">
<path value="Observation.value[x]" />
<sliceName value="valueCodeableConcept" />
<short value="OralHygieneValue" />
<definition value="The oral hygiene." />
<alias value="MondhygiëneWaarde" />
<min value="1" />
<max value="1" />
<type>
<code value="CodeableConcept" />
</type>
<binding>
<strength value="extensible" />
<valueSet value="http://medmij.nl/fhir/ValueSet/OralHygiene" />
</binding>
<mapping>
<identity value="mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413" />
<map value="mz-dataelement-13" />
<comment value="OralHygieneValue" />
</mapping>
</element>
<element id="Observation.note.text">
<path value="Observation.note.text" />
<short value="Comment" />
<definition value="Comment on the oral hygiene, including comments on for example the circumstances and/or disruptive factors that may influence the result." />
<alias value="Toelichting" />
<mapping>
<identity value="mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413" />
<map value="mz-dataelement-15" />
<comment value="Comment" />
</mapping>
</element>
</differential>

</StructureDefinition>

{

"resourceType": "StructureDefinition",
"id": "mz-OralHygiene",
"text": {
"status": "empty",

--- We have skipped the narrative for better readability of the resource ---
},
"url": "http://medmij.nl/fhir/StructureDefinition/mz-OralHygiene",
"name": "MzOralHygiene",
"title": "mz OralHygiene",
"status": "draft",
"publisher": "MedMij",
"contact": [
{
"name": "MedMij",
"telecom": [
{
"system": "email",
"value": "info@medmij.nl",
"use": "work"
}
]
}
],
"description": "Oral hygiene.",
"purpose": "This Observation resource represents the OralHygiene Clinical Information Model (CIM) for patient use cases in the context of Dental Care.",
"copyright": "Copyright and related rights waived via CC0, https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/. This does not apply to information from third parties, for example a medical terminology system. The implementer alone is responsible for identifying and obtaining any necessary licenses or authorizations to utilize third party IP in connection with the specification or otherwise.",
"fhirVersion": "4.0.1",
"mapping": [
{
"identity": "mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413",
"name": "Dataset Mondzorg MedMij 1.0.0-beta.3 20260413"
}
],
"kind": "resource",
"abstract": false,
"type": "Observation",
"baseDefinition": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Observation",
"derivation": "constraint",
"differential": {
"element": [
{
"id": "Observation",
"path": "Observation",
"short": "OralHygiene",
"definition": "Oral hygiene.",
"alias": [
"Mondhygiëne",
"Measurement",
"Results",
"Tests"
],
"mapping": [
{
"identity": "mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413",
"map": "mz-dataelement-11",
"comment": "OralHygiene"
}
]
},
{
"id": "Observation.code",
"path": "Observation.code",
"patternCodeableConcept": {
"coding": [
{
"system": "http://snomed.info/sct",
"code": "364126007"
}
]
}
},
{
"id": "Observation.subject",
"path": "Observation.subject",
"min": 1,
"type": [
{
"code": "Reference",
"targetProfile": [
"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Patient",
"http://nictiz.nl/fhir/StructureDefinition/nl-core-Patient"
]
}
]
},
{
"id": "Observation.effective[x]",
"path": "Observation.effective[x]",
"slicing": {
"discriminator": [
{
"type": "type",
"path": "$this"
}
],
"ordered": false,
"rules": "open"
}
},
{
"id": "Observation.effective[x]:effectiveDateTime",
"path": "Observation.effective[x]",
"sliceName": "effectiveDateTime",
"short": "OralHygieneDateTime",
"definition": "The date and time at which the oral hygiene was determined.",
"alias": [
"MondhygiëneDatumTijd"
],
"min": 0,
"max": "1",
"type": [
{
"code": "dateTime"
}
],
"mapping": [
{
"identity": "mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413",
"map": "mz-dataelement-12",
"comment": "OralHygieneDateTime"
}
]
},
{
"id": "Observation.performer",
"path": "Observation.performer",
"short": "Performer",
"definition": "The health professional who determined the oral hygiene.",
"comment": "Each occurrence of the zib HealthProfessional is normally represented by _two_ FHIR resources: a PractitionerRole resource (instance of [nl-core-HealthProfessional-PractitionerRole](http://nictiz.nl/fhir/StructureDefinition/nl-core-HealthProfessional-PractitionerRole)) and a Practitioner resource (instance of [nl-core-HealthProfessional-Practitioner](http://nictiz.nl/fhir/StructureDefinition/nl-core-HealthProfessional-Practitioner)). The Practitioner resource is referenced from the PractitionerRole instance. For this reason, sending systems should fill the reference to the PractitionerRole instance here, and not the Practitioner resource. Receiving systems can then retrieve the reference to the Practitioner resource from that PractitionerRole instance.\n\nIn rare circumstances, there is only a Practitioner instance, in which case it is that instance which will be referenced here. However, since this should be the exception, the nl-core-HealthProfessional-Practitioner profile is not explicitly mentioned as a target profile.",
"alias": [
"Uitvoerder"
],
"type": [
{
"code": "Reference",
"targetProfile": [
"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Practitioner",
"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/PractitionerRole",
"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Organization",
"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/CareTeam",
"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Patient",
"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/RelatedPerson",
"http://nictiz.nl/fhir/StructureDefinition/nl-core-HealthProfessional-PractitionerRole"
]
}
],
"mapping": [
{
"identity": "mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413",
"map": "mz-dataelement-14",
"comment": "Performer"
}
]
},
{
"id": "Observation.value[x]",
"path": "Observation.value[x]",
"slicing": {
"discriminator": [
{
"type": "type",
"path": "$this"
}
],
"ordered": false,
"rules": "open"
},
"min": 1
},
{
"id": "Observation.value[x]:valueCodeableConcept",
"path": "Observation.value[x]",
"sliceName": "valueCodeableConcept",
"short": "OralHygieneValue",
"definition": "The oral hygiene.",
"alias": [
"MondhygiëneWaarde"
],
"min": 1,
"max": "1",
"type": [
{
"code": "CodeableConcept"
}
],
"binding": {
"strength": "extensible",
"valueSet": "http://medmij.nl/fhir/ValueSet/OralHygiene"
},
"mapping": [
{
"identity": "mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413",
"map": "mz-dataelement-13",
"comment": "OralHygieneValue"
}
]
},
{
"id": "Observation.note.text",
"path": "Observation.note.text",
"short": "Comment",
"definition": "Comment on the oral hygiene, including comments on for example the circumstances and/or disruptive factors that may influence the result.",
"alias": [
"Toelichting"
],
"mapping": [
{
"identity": "mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413",
"map": "mz-dataelement-15",
"comment": "Comment"
}
]
}
]
}

}

3.2.4. Parafunctional Activity

MzParafunctionalActivity (Observation)

Element id

Observation

Short description

ParafunctionalActivity

Alternate names

Vital Signs, Measurement, Results, Tests, ParafunctioneleActiviteit

Definition

Parafunctional activity.

Comments

Data type

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()
obs-7: If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present
value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()
obs-6: dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present
dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()

Mappings

rim: Entity. Role, or Act
workflow: Event
sct-concept: < 363787002 |Observable entity|
v2: OBX
rim: Observation[classCode=OBS, moodCode=EVN]
mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413: mz-dataelement-16

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.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

meta

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.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

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.implicitRules

Short description

A set of rules under which this content was created

Definition

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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

Observation.language

Short description

Language of the resource content

Definition

The base language in which the resource is written.

Comments

Data type

Binding

A human language.

Binding extensions

maxValueSet	AllLanguages

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.text

Short description

Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation

Alternate names

narrative, html, xhtml, display

Definition

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.contained

Short description

Contained, inline Resources

Alternate names

inline resources, anonymous resources, contained resources

Definition

Comments

Data type

Mappings

rim: Entity. Role, or Act
rim: N/A

extension

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.extension

Short description

Additional content defined by implementations

Alternate names

extensions, user content

Definition

Comments

Data type

Slicing

Unordered, Open, by url(Value)

Extensions are always sliced by (at least) url

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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

?! C

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.modifierExtension

Short description

Extensions that cannot be ignored

Alternate names

extensions, user content

Definition

Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

Requirements

Comments

Data type

Slicing

Unordered, Open, by url(Value)

Extensions are always sliced by (at least) url

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.identifier

Short description

Business Identifier for observation

Definition

A unique identifier assigned to this observation.

Requirements

Allows observations to be distinguished and referenced.

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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
v2: OBX.21 For OBX segments from systems without OBX-21 support a combination of ORC/OBR and OBX must be negotiated between trading partners to uniquely identify the OBX segment. Depending on how V2 has been implemented each of these may be an option: 1) OBR-3 + OBX-3 + OBX-4 or 2) OBR-3 + OBR-4 + OBX-3 + OBX-4 or 2) some other way to uniquely ID the OBR/ORC + OBX-3 + OBX-4.
rim: id

basedOn

Σ C

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.basedOn

Short description

Fulfills plan, proposal or order

Alternate names

Fulfills

Definition

A plan, proposal or order that is fulfilled in whole or in part by this event. For example, a MedicationRequest may require a patient to have laboratory test performed before it is dispensed.

Requirements

Allows tracing of authorization for the event and tracking whether proposals/recommendations were acted upon.

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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.basedOn
v2: ORC
rim: .inboundRelationship[typeCode=COMP].source[moodCode=EVN]

partOf

Σ C

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.partOf

Short description

Part of referenced event

Alternate names

Container

Definition

A larger event of which this particular Observation is a component or step. For example, an observation as part of a procedure.

Comments

To link an Observation to an Encounter use encounter. See the Notes below for guidance on referencing another Observation.

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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.partOf
v2: Varies by domain
rim: .outboundRelationship[typeCode=FLFS].target

status

Σ ?!

1..1

codeBinding

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.status

Short description

registered | preliminary | final | amended +

Definition

The status of the result value.

Requirements

Need to track the status of individual results. Some results are finalized before the whole report is finalized.

Comments

This element is labeled as a modifier because the status contains codes that mark the resource as not currently valid.

Data type

Binding

Codes providing the status of an observation.

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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
sct-concept: < 445584004 |Report by finality status|
v2: OBX-11
rim: status Amended & Final are differentiated by whether it is the subject of a ControlAct event with a type of "revise"

category

0..*

CodeableConceptBinding

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.category

Short description

Classification of type of observation

Definition

A code that classifies the general type of observation being made.

Requirements

Used for filtering what observations are retrieved and displayed.

Comments

Data type

Binding

Codes for high level observation categories.

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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
w5: FiveWs.class
rim: .outboundRelationship[typeCode="COMP].target[classCode="LIST", moodCode="EVN"].code

code

1..1

CodeableConceptPattern

Element id

Observation.code

Short description

Type of observation (code / type)

Alternate names

Name

Definition

Describes what was observed. Sometimes this is called the observation "name".

Requirements

Knowing what kind of observation is being made is essential to understanding the observation.

Comments

All code-value and, if present, component.code-component.value pairs need to be taken into account to correctly understand the meaning of the observation.

Data type

Binding

Codes identifying names of simple observations.

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

Constraints

ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())

Pattern

{
  "coding": [
    {
      "system": "http://snomed.info/sct",
      "code": "110353005"
    }
  ]
}

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: < 363787002 |Observable entity| OR < 386053000 |Evaluation procedure|
v2: OBX-3
rim: code
sct-attr: 116680003 |Is a|

subject

Σ C

1..1

Element id

Observation.subject

Short description

Who and/or what the observation is about

Definition

Requirements

Observations have no value if you don't know who or what they're about.

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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.subject
w5: FiveWs.subject[x]
v2: PID-3
rim: participation[typeCode=RTGT]
w5: FiveWs.subject

focus

Σ C

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.focus

Short description

What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record

Definition

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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]
v2: OBX-3
rim: participation[typeCode=SBJ]
w5: FiveWs.subject

encounter

Σ C

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.encounter

Short description

Healthcare event during which this observation is made

Alternate names

Context

Definition

The healthcare event (e.g. a patient and healthcare provider interaction) during which this observation is made.

Requirements

For some observations it may be important to know the link between an observation and a particular encounter.

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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
v2: PV1
rim: inboundRelationship[typeCode=COMP].source[classCode=ENC, moodCode=EVN]

effective[x]

0..1

Element id

Observation.effective[x]

Short description

Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation

Alternate names

Occurrence

Definition

Requirements

Knowing when an observation was deemed true is important to its relevance as well as determining trends.

Comments

Slicing

Unordered, Open, by $this(Type)

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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]
v2: OBX-14, and/or OBX-19 after v2.4 (depends on who observation made)
rim: effectiveTime

effectiveInstant

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

effectivePeriod

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

effectiveTiming

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

effectiveDateTime

0..1

Element id

Observation.effective[x]:effectiveDateTime

Short description

ParafunctionalActivityDateTime

Alternate names

Occurrence, ParafunctioneleActiviteitDatumTijd

Definition

The date and time at which the parafunctional activity was determined.

Requirements

Knowing when an observation was deemed true is important to its relevance as well as determining trends.

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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]
v2: OBX-14, and/or OBX-19 after v2.4 (depends on who observation made)
rim: effectiveTime
mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413: mz-dataelement-17

issued

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.issued

Short description

Date/Time this version was made available

Definition

The date and time this version of the observation was made available to providers, typically after the results have been reviewed and verified.

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

Constraints

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: OBR.22 (or MSH.7), or perhaps OBX-19 (depends on who observation made)
rim: participation[typeCode=AUT].time

performer

Σ C

0..*

Element id

Observation.performer

Short description

Performer

Alternate names

Uitvoerder

Definition

The health professional who determined the parafunctional activity.

Requirements

May give a degree of confidence in the observation and also indicates where follow-up questions should be directed.

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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.actor
w5: FiveWs.actor
v2: OBX.15 / (Practitioner) OBX-16, PRT-5:PRT-4='RO' / (Device) OBX-18 , PRT-10:PRT-4='EQUIP' / (Organization) OBX-23, PRT-8:PRT-4='PO'
rim: participation[typeCode=PRF]
mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413: mz-dataelement-19

value[x]

Σ C

1..1

Element id

Observation.value[x]

Short description

Actual result

Definition

The information determined as a result of making the observation, if the information has a simple value.

Requirements

An observation exists to have a value, though it might not if it is in error, or if it represents a group of observations.

Comments

Slicing

Unordered, Open, by $this(Type)

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1, obs-7

Constraints

ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())

Mappings

rim: n/a
sct-concept: < 441742003 |Evaluation finding|
v2: OBX.2, OBX.5, OBX.6
rim: value
sct-attr: 363714003 |Interprets|

valueBoolean

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueCodeableConcept

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueDateTime

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueInteger

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valuePeriod

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueQuantity

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueRange

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueRatio

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueSampledData

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueTime

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueString

Σ C

1..1

Element id

Observation.value[x]:valueString

Short description

ParafunctionalActivityValue

Alternate names

ParafunctioneleActiviteitWaarde

Definition

The parafunctional activity.

Requirements

An observation exists to have a value, though it might not if it is in error, or if it represents a group of observations.

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1, obs-7

Constraints

ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())

Mappings

rim: n/a
sct-concept: < 441742003 |Evaluation finding|
v2: OBX.2, OBX.5, OBX.6
rim: value
sct-attr: 363714003 |Interprets|
mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413: mz-dataelement-18

dataAbsentReason

0..1

CodeableConceptBinding

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.dataAbsentReason

Short description

Why the result is missing

Definition

Provides a reason why the expected value in the element Observation.value[x] is missing.

Requirements

For many results it is necessary to handle exceptional values in measurements.

Comments

Data type

Binding

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

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1, obs-6

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
v2: N/A
rim: value.nullFlavor

interpretation

0..*

CodeableConceptBinding

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.interpretation

Short description

High, low, normal, etc.

Alternate names

Abnormal Flag

Definition

A categorical assessment of an observation value. For example, high, low, normal.

Requirements

For some results, particularly numeric results, an interpretation is necessary to fully understand the significance of a result.

Comments

Data type

Binding

Codes identifying interpretations of observations.

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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
sct-concept: < 260245000 |Findings values|
v2: OBX-8
rim: interpretationCode
sct-attr: 363713009 |Has interpretation|

note

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.note

Short description

Comments about the observation

Definition

Comments about the observation or the results.

Requirements

Need to be able to provide free text additional information.

Comments

May include general statements about the observation, or statements about significant, unexpected or unreliable results values, or information about its source when relevant to its interpretation.

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

Constraints

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
v2: NTE.3 (partner NTE to OBX, or sometimes another (child?) OBX)
rim: subjectOf.observationEvent[code="annotation"].value

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.note.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

Mappings

rim: n/a

extension

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.note.extension

Short description

Additional content defined by implementations

Alternate names

extensions, user content

Definition

Comments

Data type

Slicing

Unordered, Open, by url(Value)

Extensions are always sliced by (at least) url

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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

author[x]

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.note.author[x]

Short description

Individual responsible for the annotation

Definition

The individual responsible for making the annotation.

Comments

Organization is used when there's no need for specific attribution as to who made the comment.

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

Constraints

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.participant[typeCode=AUT].role

authorReference

Reference(Organization | Patient | Practitioner | RelatedPerson)

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

Reference(Organization | Patient | Practitioner | RelatedPerson)

authorString

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

time

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.note.time

Short description

When the annotation was made

Definition

Indicates when this particular annotation was made.

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

Constraints

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.effectiveTime

text

1..1

Element id

Observation.note.text

Short description

Comment

Alternate names

Toelichting

Definition

Comment on the parafunctional activity, including comments on for example the circumstances and/or disruptive factors that may influence the result.

Comments

Systems are not required to have markdown support, so the text should be readable without markdown processing. The markdown syntax is GFM - see https://github.github.com/gfm/

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

Constraints

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.text
mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413: mz-dataelement-20

bodySite

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.bodySite

Short description

Observed body part

Definition

Indicates the site on the subject's body where the observation was made (i.e. the target site).

Comments

Only used if not implicit in code found in Observation.code. In many systems, this may be represented as a related observation instead of an inline component.

If the use case requires BodySite to be handled as a separate resource (e.g. to identify and track separately) then use the standard extension bodySite.

Data type

Binding

Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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
sct-concept: < 123037004 |Body structure|
v2: OBX-20
rim: targetSiteCode
sct-attr: 718497002 |Inherent location|

method

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.method

Short description

How it was done

Definition

Indicates the mechanism used to perform the observation.

Requirements

In some cases, method can impact results and is thus used for determining whether results can be compared or determining significance of results.

Comments

Only used if not implicit in code for Observation.code.

Data type

Binding

Methods for simple observations.

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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
v2: OBX-17
rim: methodCode

specimen

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.specimen

Short description

Specimen used for this observation

Definition

The specimen that was used when this observation was made.

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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)
sct-concept: < 123038009 |Specimen|
v2: SPM segment
rim: participation[typeCode=SPC].specimen
sct-attr: 704319004 |Inherent in|

device

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.device

Short description

(Measurement) Device

Definition

The device used to generate the observation data.

Comments

Note that this is not meant to represent a device involved in the transmission of the result, e.g., a gateway. Such devices may be documented using the Provenance resource where relevant.

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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)
sct-concept: < 49062001 |Device|
v2: OBX-17 / PRT -10
rim: participation[typeCode=DEV]
sct-attr: 424226004 |Using device|

referenceRange

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.referenceRange

Short description

Provides guide for interpretation

Definition

Requirements

Knowing what values are considered "normal" can help evaluate the significance of a particular result. Need to be able to provide multiple reference ranges for different contexts.

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

Constraints

ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
obs-3: Must have at least a low or a high or text
low.exists() or high.exists() or text.exists()

Mappings

rim: n/a
v2: OBX.7
rim: outboundRelationship[typeCode=REFV]/target[classCode=OBS, moodCode=EVN]

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.referenceRange.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

Mappings

rim: n/a

extension

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.referenceRange.extension

Short description

Additional content defined by implementations

Alternate names

extensions, user content

Definition

Comments

Data type

Slicing

Unordered, Open, by url(Value)

Extensions are always sliced by (at least) url

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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 ?! C

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.referenceRange.modifierExtension

Short description

Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized

Alternate names

extensions, user content, modifiers

Definition

Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

Requirements

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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

low

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.referenceRange.low

Short description

Low Range, if relevant

Definition

Comments

The context of use may frequently define what kind of quantity this is and therefore what kind of units can be used. The context of use may also restrict the values for the comparator.

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1, obs-3

Constraints

ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
qty-3: If a code for the unit is present, the system SHALL also be present
code.empty() or system.exists()
sqty-1: The comparator is not used on a SimpleQuantity
comparator.empty()

Mappings

rim: n/a
v2: SN (see also Range) or CQ
rim: PQ, IVL<PQ>, MO, CO, depending on the values
v2: OBX-7
rim: value:IVL_PQ.low

high

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.referenceRange.high

Short description

High Range, if relevant

Definition

Comments

The context of use may frequently define what kind of quantity this is and therefore what kind of units can be used. The context of use may also restrict the values for the comparator.

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1, obs-3

Constraints

ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
qty-3: If a code for the unit is present, the system SHALL also be present
code.empty() or system.exists()
sqty-1: The comparator is not used on a SimpleQuantity
comparator.empty()

Mappings

rim: n/a
v2: SN (see also Range) or CQ
rim: PQ, IVL<PQ>, MO, CO, depending on the values
v2: OBX-7
rim: value:IVL_PQ.high

type

0..1

CodeableConceptBinding

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.referenceRange.type

Short description

Reference range qualifier

Definition

Codes to indicate the what part of the targeted reference population it applies to. For example, the normal or therapeutic range.

Requirements

Need to be able to say what kind of reference range this is - normal, recommended, therapeutic, etc., - for proper interpretation.

Comments

This SHOULD be populated if there is more than one range. If this element is not present then the normal range is assumed.

Data type

Binding

Code for the meaning of a reference range.

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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
sct-concept: < 260245000 |Findings values| OR < 365860008 |General clinical state finding| OR < 250171008 |Clinical history or observation findings| OR < 415229000 |Racial group| OR < 365400002 |Finding of puberty stage| OR < 443938003 |Procedure carried out on subject|
v2: OBX-10
rim: interpretationCode

appliesTo

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.referenceRange.appliesTo

Short description

Reference range population

Definition

Requirements

Need to be able to identify the target population for proper interpretation.

Comments

This SHOULD be populated if there is more than one range. If this element is not present then the normal population is assumed.

Data type

Binding

Codes identifying the population the reference range applies to.

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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
sct-concept: < 260245000 |Findings values| OR < 365860008 |General clinical state finding| OR < 250171008 |Clinical history or observation findings| OR < 415229000 |Racial group| OR < 365400002 |Finding of puberty stage| OR < 443938003 |Procedure carried out on subject|
v2: OBX-10
rim: interpretationCode

age

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.referenceRange.age

Short description

Applicable age range, if relevant

Definition

The age at which this reference range is applicable. This is a neonatal age (e.g. number of weeks at term) if the meaning says so.

Requirements

Some analytes vary greatly over age.

Comments

The stated low and high value are assumed to have arbitrarily high precision when it comes to determining which values are in the range. I.e. 1.99 is not in the range 2 -> 3.

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

Constraints

ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
rng-2: If present, low SHALL have a lower value than high
low.empty() or high.empty() or (low <= high)

Mappings

rim: n/a
v2: NR and also possibly SN (but see also quantity)
rim: IVL<QTY[not(type="TS")]> [lowClosed="true" and highClosed="true"]or URG<QTY[not(type="TS")]>
rim: outboundRelationship[typeCode=PRCN].targetObservationCriterion[code="age"].value

text

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.referenceRange.text

Short description

Text based reference range in an observation

Definition

Comments

Note that FHIR strings SHALL NOT exceed 1MB in size

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

Constraints

ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())

Mappings

rim: n/a
v2: OBX-7
rim: value:ST

hasMember

Σ C

0..*

Reference(MolecularSequence | Observation | QuestionnaireResponse)

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.hasMember

Short description

Related resource that belongs to the Observation group

Definition

This observation is a group observation (e.g. a battery, a panel of tests, a set of vital sign measurements) that includes the target as a member of the group.

Comments

Data type

Reference(MolecularSequence | Observation | QuestionnaireResponse)

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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)
v2: Relationships established by OBX-4 usage
rim: outBoundRelationship

derivedFrom

Σ C

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.derivedFrom

Short description

Related measurements the observation is made from

Definition

The target resource that represents a measurement from which this observation value is derived. For example, a calculated anion gap or a fetal measurement based on an ultrasound image.

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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)
v2: Relationships established by OBX-4 usage
rim: .targetObservation

component

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.component

Short description

Component results

Definition

Requirements

Comments

For a discussion on the ways Observations can be assembled in groups together see Notes below.

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

Constraints

ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())

Mappings

rim: n/a
v2: containment by OBX-4?
rim: outBoundRelationship[typeCode=COMP]

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.component.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

Mappings

rim: n/a

extension

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.component.extension

Short description

Additional content defined by implementations

Alternate names

extensions, user content

Definition

Comments

Data type

Slicing

Unordered, Open, by url(Value)

Extensions are always sliced by (at least) url

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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 ?! C

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.component.modifierExtension

Short description

Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized

Alternate names

extensions, user content, modifiers

Definition

Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

Requirements

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.component.code

Short description

Type of component observation (code / type)

Definition

Describes what was observed. Sometimes this is called the observation "code".

Requirements

Knowing what kind of observation is being made is essential to understanding the observation.

Comments

All code-value and component.code-component.value pairs need to be taken into account to correctly understand the meaning of the observation.

Data type

Binding

Codes identifying names of simple observations.

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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
w5: FiveWs.what[x]
sct-concept: < 363787002 |Observable entity| OR < 386053000 |Evaluation procedure|
v2: OBX-3
rim: code

value[x]

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.component.value[x]

Short description

Actual component result

Definition

The information determined as a result of making the observation, if the information has a simple value.

Requirements

An observation exists to have a value, though it might not if it is in error, or if it represents a group of observations.

Comments

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

Constraints

ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())

Mappings

rim: n/a
sct-concept: 363714003 |Interprets| < 441742003 |Evaluation finding|
v2: OBX.2, OBX.5, OBX.6
rim: value
sct-attr: 363714003 |Interprets|

valueBoolean

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueCodeableConcept

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueDateTime

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueInteger

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valuePeriod

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueQuantity

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueRange

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueRatio

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueSampledData

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueString

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueTime

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

dataAbsentReason

0..1

CodeableConceptBinding

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.component.dataAbsentReason

Short description

Why the component result is missing

Definition

Provides a reason why the expected value in the element Observation.component.value[x] is missing.

Requirements

For many results it is necessary to handle exceptional values in measurements.

Comments

Data type

Binding

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

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1, obs-6

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
v2: N/A
rim: value.nullFlavor

interpretation

0..*

CodeableConceptBinding

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.component.interpretation

Short description

High, low, normal, etc.

Alternate names

Abnormal Flag

Definition

A categorical assessment of an observation value. For example, high, low, normal.

Requirements

For some results, particularly numeric results, an interpretation is necessary to fully understand the significance of a result.

Comments

Data type

Binding

Codes identifying interpretations of observations.

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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
sct-concept: < 260245000 |Findings values|
v2: OBX-8
rim: interpretationCode
sct-attr: 363713009 |Has interpretation|

referenceRange

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.component.referenceRange

Short description

Provides guide for interpretation of component result

Definition

Guidance on how to interpret the value by comparison to a normal or recommended range.

Requirements

Knowing what values are considered "normal" can help evaluate the significance of a particular result. Need to be able to provide multiple reference ranges for different contexts.

Comments

Mappings

v2: OBX.7
rim: outboundRelationship[typeCode=REFV]/target[classCode=OBS, moodCode=EVN]

<id value="mz-ParafunctionalActivity" />
<text>
<status value="empty" />

--- We have skipped the narrative for better readability of the resource ---
</text>
<url value="http://medmij.nl/fhir/StructureDefinition/mz-ParafunctionalActivity" />
<name value="MzParafunctionalActivity" />
<title value="mz ParafunctionalActivity" />
<status value="draft" />
<publisher value="MedMij" />
<contact>
<name value="MedMij" />
<telecom>
<system value="email" />
<value value="info@medmij.nl" />
<use value="work" />
</telecom>
</contact>
<description value="Parafunctional activity." />
<purpose value="This Observation resource represents the ParafunctionalActivity Clinical Information Model (CIM) for patient use cases in the context of Dental Care." />
<copyright value="Copyright and related rights waived via CC0, https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/. This does not apply to information from third parties, for example a medical terminology system. The implementer alone is responsible for identifying and obtaining any necessary licenses or authorizations to utilize third party IP in connection with the specification or otherwise." />
<fhirVersion value="4.0.1" />
<mapping>
<identity value="mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413" />
<name value="Dataset Mondzorg MedMij 1.0.0-beta.3 20260413" />
</mapping>
<kind value="resource" />
<abstract value="false" />
<type value="Observation" />
<baseDefinition value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Observation" />
<derivation value="constraint" />
<differential>
<element id="Observation">
<path value="Observation" />
<short value="ParafunctionalActivity" />
<definition value="Parafunctional activity." />
<alias value="ParafunctioneleActiviteit" />
<alias value="Measurement" />
<alias value="Results" />
<alias value="Tests" />
<mapping>
<identity value="mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413" />
<map value="mz-dataelement-16" />
<comment value="ParafunctionalActivity" />
</mapping>
</element>
<element id="Observation.code">
<path value="Observation.code" />
<patternCodeableConcept>
<coding>
<system value="http://snomed.info/sct" />
<code value="110353005" />
</coding>
</patternCodeableConcept>
</element>
<element id="Observation.subject">
<path value="Observation.subject" />
<min value="1" />
<type>
<code value="Reference" />
<targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Patient" />
<targetProfile value="http://nictiz.nl/fhir/StructureDefinition/nl-core-Patient" />
</type>
</element>
<element id="Observation.effective[x]">
<path value="Observation.effective[x]" />
<slicing>
<discriminator>
<type value="type" />
<path value="$this" />
</discriminator>
<ordered value="false" />
<rules value="open" />
</slicing>
</element>
<element id="Observation.effective[x]:effectiveDateTime">
<path value="Observation.effective[x]" />
<sliceName value="effectiveDateTime" />
<short value="ParafunctionalActivityDateTime" />
<definition value="The date and time at which the parafunctional activity was determined." />
<alias value="ParafunctioneleActiviteitDatumTijd" />
<min value="0" />
<max value="1" />
<type>
<code value="dateTime" />
</type>
<mapping>
<identity value="mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413" />
<map value="mz-dataelement-17" />
<comment value="ParafunctionalActivityDateTime" />
</mapping>
</element>
<element id="Observation.performer">
<path value="Observation.performer" />
<short value="Performer" />
<definition value="The health professional who determined the parafunctional activity." />
<comment value="Each occurrence of the zib HealthProfessional is normally represented by _two_ FHIR resources: a PractitionerRole resource (instance of [nl-core-HealthProfessional-PractitionerRole](http://nictiz.nl/fhir/StructureDefinition/nl-core-HealthProfessional-PractitionerRole)) and a Practitioner resource (instance of [nl-core-HealthProfessional-Practitioner](http://nictiz.nl/fhir/StructureDefinition/nl-core-HealthProfessional-Practitioner)). The Practitioner resource is referenced from the PractitionerRole instance. For this reason, sending systems should fill the reference to the PractitionerRole instance here, and not the Practitioner resource. Receiving systems can then retrieve the reference to the Practitioner resource from that PractitionerRole instance.\n\nIn rare circumstances, there is only a Practitioner instance, in which case it is that instance which will be referenced here. However, since this should be the exception, the nl-core-HealthProfessional-Practitioner profile is not explicitly mentioned as a target profile." />
<alias value="Uitvoerder" />
<type>
<code value="Reference" />
<targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Practitioner" />
<targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/PractitionerRole" />
<targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Organization" />
<targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/CareTeam" />
<targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Patient" />
<targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/RelatedPerson" />
<targetProfile value="http://nictiz.nl/fhir/StructureDefinition/nl-core-HealthProfessional-PractitionerRole" />
</type>
<mapping>
<identity value="mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413" />
<map value="mz-dataelement-19" />
<comment value="Performer" />
</mapping>
</element>
<element id="Observation.value[x]">
<path value="Observation.value[x]" />
<slicing>
<discriminator>
<type value="type" />
<path value="$this" />
</discriminator>
<ordered value="false" />
<rules value="open" />
</slicing>
<min value="1" />
</element>
<element id="Observation.value[x]:valueString">
<path value="Observation.value[x]" />
<sliceName value="valueString" />
<short value="ParafunctionalActivityValue" />
<definition value="The parafunctional activity." />
<alias value="ParafunctioneleActiviteitWaarde" />
<min value="1" />
<max value="1" />
<type>
<code value="string" />
</type>
<mapping>
<identity value="mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413" />
<map value="mz-dataelement-18" />
<comment value="ParafunctionalActivityValue" />
</mapping>
</element>
<element id="Observation.note.text">
<path value="Observation.note.text" />
<short value="Comment" />
<definition value="Comment on the parafunctional activity, including comments on for example the circumstances and/or disruptive factors that may influence the result." />
<alias value="Toelichting" />
<mapping>
<identity value="mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413" />
<map value="mz-dataelement-20" />
<comment value="Comment" />
</mapping>
</element>
</differential>

</StructureDefinition>

{

"resourceType": "StructureDefinition",
"id": "mz-ParafunctionalActivity",
"text": {
"status": "empty",

--- We have skipped the narrative for better readability of the resource ---
},
"url": "http://medmij.nl/fhir/StructureDefinition/mz-ParafunctionalActivity",
"name": "MzParafunctionalActivity",
"title": "mz ParafunctionalActivity",
"status": "draft",
"publisher": "MedMij",
"contact": [
{
"name": "MedMij",
"telecom": [
{
"system": "email",
"value": "info@medmij.nl",
"use": "work"
}
]
}
],
"description": "Parafunctional activity.",
"purpose": "This Observation resource represents the ParafunctionalActivity Clinical Information Model (CIM) for patient use cases in the context of Dental Care.",
"copyright": "Copyright and related rights waived via CC0, https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/. This does not apply to information from third parties, for example a medical terminology system. The implementer alone is responsible for identifying and obtaining any necessary licenses or authorizations to utilize third party IP in connection with the specification or otherwise.",
"fhirVersion": "4.0.1",
"mapping": [
{
"identity": "mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413",
"name": "Dataset Mondzorg MedMij 1.0.0-beta.3 20260413"
}
],
"kind": "resource",
"abstract": false,
"type": "Observation",
"baseDefinition": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Observation",
"derivation": "constraint",
"differential": {
"element": [
{
"id": "Observation",
"path": "Observation",
"short": "ParafunctionalActivity",
"definition": "Parafunctional activity.",
"alias": [
"ParafunctioneleActiviteit",
"Measurement",
"Results",
"Tests"
],
"mapping": [
{
"identity": "mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413",
"map": "mz-dataelement-16",
"comment": "ParafunctionalActivity"
}
]
},
{
"id": "Observation.code",
"path": "Observation.code",
"patternCodeableConcept": {
"coding": [
{
"system": "http://snomed.info/sct",
"code": "110353005"
}
]
}
},
{
"id": "Observation.subject",
"path": "Observation.subject",
"min": 1,
"type": [
{
"code": "Reference",
"targetProfile": [
"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Patient",
"http://nictiz.nl/fhir/StructureDefinition/nl-core-Patient"
]
}
]
},
{
"id": "Observation.effective[x]",
"path": "Observation.effective[x]",
"slicing": {
"discriminator": [
{
"type": "type",
"path": "$this"
}
],
"ordered": false,
"rules": "open"
}
},
{
"id": "Observation.effective[x]:effectiveDateTime",
"path": "Observation.effective[x]",
"sliceName": "effectiveDateTime",
"short": "ParafunctionalActivityDateTime",
"definition": "The date and time at which the parafunctional activity was determined.",
"alias": [
"ParafunctioneleActiviteitDatumTijd"
],
"min": 0,
"max": "1",
"type": [
{
"code": "dateTime"
}
],
"mapping": [
{
"identity": "mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413",
"map": "mz-dataelement-17",
"comment": "ParafunctionalActivityDateTime"
}
]
},
{
"id": "Observation.performer",
"path": "Observation.performer",
"short": "Performer",
"definition": "The health professional who determined the parafunctional activity.",
"comment": "Each occurrence of the zib HealthProfessional is normally represented by _two_ FHIR resources: a PractitionerRole resource (instance of [nl-core-HealthProfessional-PractitionerRole](http://nictiz.nl/fhir/StructureDefinition/nl-core-HealthProfessional-PractitionerRole)) and a Practitioner resource (instance of [nl-core-HealthProfessional-Practitioner](http://nictiz.nl/fhir/StructureDefinition/nl-core-HealthProfessional-Practitioner)). The Practitioner resource is referenced from the PractitionerRole instance. For this reason, sending systems should fill the reference to the PractitionerRole instance here, and not the Practitioner resource. Receiving systems can then retrieve the reference to the Practitioner resource from that PractitionerRole instance.\n\nIn rare circumstances, there is only a Practitioner instance, in which case it is that instance which will be referenced here. However, since this should be the exception, the nl-core-HealthProfessional-Practitioner profile is not explicitly mentioned as a target profile.",
"alias": [
"Uitvoerder"
],
"type": [
{
"code": "Reference",
"targetProfile": [
"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Practitioner",
"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/PractitionerRole",
"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Organization",
"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/CareTeam",
"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Patient",
"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/RelatedPerson",
"http://nictiz.nl/fhir/StructureDefinition/nl-core-HealthProfessional-PractitionerRole"
]
}
],
"mapping": [
{
"identity": "mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413",
"map": "mz-dataelement-19",
"comment": "Performer"
}
]
},
{
"id": "Observation.value[x]",
"path": "Observation.value[x]",
"slicing": {
"discriminator": [
{
"type": "type",
"path": "$this"
}
],
"ordered": false,
"rules": "open"
},
"min": 1
},
{
"id": "Observation.value[x]:valueString",
"path": "Observation.value[x]",
"sliceName": "valueString",
"short": "ParafunctionalActivityValue",
"definition": "The parafunctional activity.",
"alias": [
"ParafunctioneleActiviteitWaarde"
],
"min": 1,
"max": "1",
"type": [
{
"code": "string"
}
],
"mapping": [
{
"identity": "mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413",
"map": "mz-dataelement-18",
"comment": "ParafunctionalActivityValue"
}
]
},
{
"id": "Observation.note.text",
"path": "Observation.note.text",
"short": "Comment",
"definition": "Comment on the parafunctional activity, including comments on for example the circumstances and/or disruptive factors that may influence the result.",
"alias": [
"Toelichting"
],
"mapping": [
{
"identity": "mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413",
"map": "mz-dataelement-20",
"comment": "Comment"
}
]
}
]
}

}

3.2.5. Periodic Periodontal Screening Score

MzPeriodicPeriodontalScreeningScore (Observation)

Element id

Observation

Short description

PeriodicPeriodontalScreeningScore

Alternate names

Vital Signs, Measurement, Results, Tests, PeriodiekeParodontaleScreeningScore

Definition

Periodontal screening for dental plaque-related diseases (Periodic Periodontal Screening, PPS) is a critical routine examination method. The dentist or the dental hygienist can thereby examine the patient, periodically and at each tooth, in a simple and rapid way to identify potential periodontal problems at an early stage. This screening should preferably take place annually.

Comments

Data type

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()
obs-7: If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present
value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()
obs-6: dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present
dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()

Mappings

rim: Entity. Role, or Act
workflow: Event
sct-concept: < 363787002 |Observable entity|
v2: OBX
rim: Observation[classCode=OBS, moodCode=EVN]
mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413: mz-dataelement-21

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.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

meta

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.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

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.implicitRules

Short description

A set of rules under which this content was created

Definition

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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

Observation.language

Short description

Language of the resource content

Definition

The base language in which the resource is written.

Comments

Data type

Binding

A human language.

Binding extensions

maxValueSet	AllLanguages

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.text

Short description

Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation

Alternate names

narrative, html, xhtml, display

Definition

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.contained

Short description

Contained, inline Resources

Alternate names

inline resources, anonymous resources, contained resources

Definition

Comments

Data type

Mappings

rim: Entity. Role, or Act
rim: N/A

extension

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.extension

Short description

Additional content defined by implementations

Alternate names

extensions, user content

Definition

Comments

Data type

Slicing

Unordered, Open, by url(Value)

Extensions are always sliced by (at least) url

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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

?! C

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.modifierExtension

Short description

Extensions that cannot be ignored

Alternate names

extensions, user content

Definition

Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

Requirements

Comments

Data type

Slicing

Unordered, Open, by url(Value)

Extensions are always sliced by (at least) url

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.identifier

Short description

Business Identifier for observation

Definition

A unique identifier assigned to this observation.

Requirements

Allows observations to be distinguished and referenced.

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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
v2: OBX.21 For OBX segments from systems without OBX-21 support a combination of ORC/OBR and OBX must be negotiated between trading partners to uniquely identify the OBX segment. Depending on how V2 has been implemented each of these may be an option: 1) OBR-3 + OBX-3 + OBX-4 or 2) OBR-3 + OBR-4 + OBX-3 + OBX-4 or 2) some other way to uniquely ID the OBR/ORC + OBX-3 + OBX-4.
rim: id

basedOn

Σ C

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.basedOn

Short description

Fulfills plan, proposal or order

Alternate names

Fulfills

Definition

A plan, proposal or order that is fulfilled in whole or in part by this event. For example, a MedicationRequest may require a patient to have laboratory test performed before it is dispensed.

Requirements

Allows tracing of authorization for the event and tracking whether proposals/recommendations were acted upon.

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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.basedOn
v2: ORC
rim: .inboundRelationship[typeCode=COMP].source[moodCode=EVN]

partOf

Σ C

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.partOf

Short description

Part of referenced event

Alternate names

Container

Definition

A larger event of which this particular Observation is a component or step. For example, an observation as part of a procedure.

Comments

To link an Observation to an Encounter use encounter. See the Notes below for guidance on referencing another Observation.

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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.partOf
v2: Varies by domain
rim: .outboundRelationship[typeCode=FLFS].target

status

Σ ?!

1..1

codeBinding

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.status

Short description

registered | preliminary | final | amended +

Definition

The status of the result value.

Requirements

Need to track the status of individual results. Some results are finalized before the whole report is finalized.

Comments

This element is labeled as a modifier because the status contains codes that mark the resource as not currently valid.

Data type

Binding

Codes providing the status of an observation.

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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
sct-concept: < 445584004 |Report by finality status|
v2: OBX-11
rim: status Amended & Final are differentiated by whether it is the subject of a ControlAct event with a type of "revise"

category

0..*

CodeableConceptBinding

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.category

Short description

Classification of type of observation

Definition

A code that classifies the general type of observation being made.

Requirements

Used for filtering what observations are retrieved and displayed.

Comments

Data type

Binding

Codes for high level observation categories.

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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
w5: FiveWs.class
rim: .outboundRelationship[typeCode="COMP].target[classCode="LIST", moodCode="EVN"].code

code

1..1

CodeableConceptPattern

Element id

Observation.code

Short description

Type of observation (code / type)

Alternate names

Name

Definition

Describes what was observed. Sometimes this is called the observation "name".

Requirements

Knowing what kind of observation is being made is essential to understanding the observation.

Comments

All code-value and, if present, component.code-component.value pairs need to be taken into account to correctly understand the meaning of the observation.

Data type

Binding

Codes identifying names of simple observations.

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

Constraints

ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())

Pattern

{
  "coding": [
    {
      "system": "http://snomed.info/sct",
      "code": "540501000146103"
    }
  ]
}

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: < 363787002 |Observable entity| OR < 386053000 |Evaluation procedure|
v2: OBX-3
rim: code
sct-attr: 116680003 |Is a|

subject

Σ C

1..1

Element id

Observation.subject

Short description

Who and/or what the observation is about

Definition

Requirements

Observations have no value if you don't know who or what they're about.

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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.subject
w5: FiveWs.subject[x]
v2: PID-3
rim: participation[typeCode=RTGT]
w5: FiveWs.subject

focus

Σ C

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.focus

Short description

What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record

Definition

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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]
v2: OBX-3
rim: participation[typeCode=SBJ]
w5: FiveWs.subject

encounter

Σ C

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.encounter

Short description

Healthcare event during which this observation is made

Alternate names

Context

Definition

The healthcare event (e.g. a patient and healthcare provider interaction) during which this observation is made.

Requirements

For some observations it may be important to know the link between an observation and a particular encounter.

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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
v2: PV1
rim: inboundRelationship[typeCode=COMP].source[classCode=ENC, moodCode=EVN]

effective[x]

0..1

Element id

Observation.effective[x]

Short description

Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation

Alternate names

Occurrence

Definition

Requirements

Knowing when an observation was deemed true is important to its relevance as well as determining trends.

Comments

Slicing

Unordered, Open, by $this(Type)

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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]
v2: OBX-14, and/or OBX-19 after v2.4 (depends on who observation made)
rim: effectiveTime

effectiveInstant

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

effectivePeriod

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

effectiveTiming

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

effectiveDateTime

0..1

Element id

Observation.effective[x]:effectiveDateTime

Short description

PeriodicPeriodontalScreeningScoreDateTime

Alternate names

Occurrence, PeriodiekeParodontaleScreeningScoreDatumTijd

Definition

The date and time at which the PPS was performed.

Requirements

Knowing when an observation was deemed true is important to its relevance as well as determining trends.

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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]
v2: OBX-14, and/or OBX-19 after v2.4 (depends on who observation made)
rim: effectiveTime
mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413: mz-dataelement-22

issued

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.issued

Short description

Date/Time this version was made available

Definition

The date and time this version of the observation was made available to providers, typically after the results have been reviewed and verified.

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

Constraints

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: OBR.22 (or MSH.7), or perhaps OBX-19 (depends on who observation made)
rim: participation[typeCode=AUT].time

performer

Σ C

0..*

Element id

Observation.performer

Short description

Performer

Alternate names

Uitvoerder

Definition

The health professional who performed the PPS.

Requirements

May give a degree of confidence in the observation and also indicates where follow-up questions should be directed.

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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.actor
w5: FiveWs.actor
v2: OBX.15 / (Practitioner) OBX-16, PRT-5:PRT-4='RO' / (Device) OBX-18 , PRT-10:PRT-4='EQUIP' / (Organization) OBX-23, PRT-8:PRT-4='PO'
rim: participation[typeCode=PRF]
mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413: mz-dataelement-24

value[x]

Σ C

1..1

Element id

Observation.value[x]

Short description

Actual result

Definition

The information determined as a result of making the observation, if the information has a simple value.

Requirements

An observation exists to have a value, though it might not if it is in error, or if it represents a group of observations.

Comments

Slicing

Unordered, Open, by $this(Type)

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1, obs-7

Constraints

ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())

Mappings

rim: n/a
sct-concept: < 441742003 |Evaluation finding|
v2: OBX.2, OBX.5, OBX.6
rim: value
sct-attr: 363714003 |Interprets|

valueBoolean

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueDateTime

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueInteger

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valuePeriod

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueQuantity

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueRange

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueRatio

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueSampledData

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueString

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueTime

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueCodeableConcept

Σ C

1..1

CodeableConceptBinding

Element id

Observation.value[x]:valueCodeableConcept

Short description

PeriodicPeriodontalScreeningScoreValue

Alternate names

PeriodiekeParodontaleScreeningScoreWaarde

Definition

The score of the PPS.

Requirements

An observation exists to have a value, though it might not if it is in error, or if it represents a group of observations.

Comments

Data type

PeriodicPeriodontalScreeningScore (required)

Binding

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1, obs-7

Constraints

ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())

Mappings

rim: n/a
sct-concept: < 441742003 |Evaluation finding|
v2: OBX.2, OBX.5, OBX.6
rim: value
sct-attr: 363714003 |Interprets|
mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413: mz-dataelement-23

dataAbsentReason

0..1

CodeableConceptBinding

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.dataAbsentReason

Short description

Why the result is missing

Definition

Provides a reason why the expected value in the element Observation.value[x] is missing.

Requirements

For many results it is necessary to handle exceptional values in measurements.

Comments

Data type

Binding

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

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1, obs-6

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
v2: N/A
rim: value.nullFlavor

interpretation

0..*

CodeableConceptBinding

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.interpretation

Short description

High, low, normal, etc.

Alternate names

Abnormal Flag

Definition

A categorical assessment of an observation value. For example, high, low, normal.

Requirements

For some results, particularly numeric results, an interpretation is necessary to fully understand the significance of a result.

Comments

Data type

Binding

Codes identifying interpretations of observations.

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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
sct-concept: < 260245000 |Findings values|
v2: OBX-8
rim: interpretationCode
sct-attr: 363713009 |Has interpretation|

note

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.note

Short description

Comments about the observation

Definition

Comments about the observation or the results.

Requirements

Need to be able to provide free text additional information.

Comments

May include general statements about the observation, or statements about significant, unexpected or unreliable results values, or information about its source when relevant to its interpretation.

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

Constraints

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
v2: NTE.3 (partner NTE to OBX, or sometimes another (child?) OBX)
rim: subjectOf.observationEvent[code="annotation"].value

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.note.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

Mappings

rim: n/a

extension

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.note.extension

Short description

Additional content defined by implementations

Alternate names

extensions, user content

Definition

Comments

Data type

Slicing

Unordered, Open, by url(Value)

Extensions are always sliced by (at least) url

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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

author[x]

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.note.author[x]

Short description

Individual responsible for the annotation

Definition

The individual responsible for making the annotation.

Comments

Organization is used when there's no need for specific attribution as to who made the comment.

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

Constraints

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.participant[typeCode=AUT].role

authorReference

Reference(Organization | Patient | Practitioner | RelatedPerson)

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

Reference(Organization | Patient | Practitioner | RelatedPerson)

authorString

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

time

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.note.time

Short description

When the annotation was made

Definition

Indicates when this particular annotation was made.

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

Constraints

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.effectiveTime

text

1..1

Element id

Observation.note.text

Short description

Comment

Alternate names

Toelichting

Definition

Comment on the PPS, including comments on for example the circumstances and/or disruptive factors that may influence the result.

Comments

Systems are not required to have markdown support, so the text should be readable without markdown processing. The markdown syntax is GFM - see https://github.github.com/gfm/

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

Constraints

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.text
mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413: mz-dataelement-25

bodySite

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.bodySite

Short description

Observed body part

Definition

Indicates the site on the subject's body where the observation was made (i.e. the target site).

Comments

Only used if not implicit in code found in Observation.code. In many systems, this may be represented as a related observation instead of an inline component.

If the use case requires BodySite to be handled as a separate resource (e.g. to identify and track separately) then use the standard extension bodySite.

Data type

Binding

Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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
sct-concept: < 123037004 |Body structure|
v2: OBX-20
rim: targetSiteCode
sct-attr: 718497002 |Inherent location|

method

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.method

Short description

How it was done

Definition

Indicates the mechanism used to perform the observation.

Requirements

In some cases, method can impact results and is thus used for determining whether results can be compared or determining significance of results.

Comments

Only used if not implicit in code for Observation.code.

Data type

Binding

Methods for simple observations.

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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
v2: OBX-17
rim: methodCode

specimen

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.specimen

Short description

Specimen used for this observation

Definition

The specimen that was used when this observation was made.

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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)
sct-concept: < 123038009 |Specimen|
v2: SPM segment
rim: participation[typeCode=SPC].specimen
sct-attr: 704319004 |Inherent in|

device

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.device

Short description

(Measurement) Device

Definition

The device used to generate the observation data.

Comments

Note that this is not meant to represent a device involved in the transmission of the result, e.g., a gateway. Such devices may be documented using the Provenance resource where relevant.

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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)
sct-concept: < 49062001 |Device|
v2: OBX-17 / PRT -10
rim: participation[typeCode=DEV]
sct-attr: 424226004 |Using device|

referenceRange

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.referenceRange

Short description

Provides guide for interpretation

Definition

Requirements

Knowing what values are considered "normal" can help evaluate the significance of a particular result. Need to be able to provide multiple reference ranges for different contexts.

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

Constraints

ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
obs-3: Must have at least a low or a high or text
low.exists() or high.exists() or text.exists()

Mappings

rim: n/a
v2: OBX.7
rim: outboundRelationship[typeCode=REFV]/target[classCode=OBS, moodCode=EVN]

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.referenceRange.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

Mappings

rim: n/a

extension

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.referenceRange.extension

Short description

Additional content defined by implementations

Alternate names

extensions, user content

Definition

Comments

Data type

Slicing

Unordered, Open, by url(Value)

Extensions are always sliced by (at least) url

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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 ?! C

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.referenceRange.modifierExtension

Short description

Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized

Alternate names

extensions, user content, modifiers

Definition

Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

Requirements

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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

low

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.referenceRange.low

Short description

Low Range, if relevant

Definition

Comments

The context of use may frequently define what kind of quantity this is and therefore what kind of units can be used. The context of use may also restrict the values for the comparator.

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1, obs-3

Constraints

ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
qty-3: If a code for the unit is present, the system SHALL also be present
code.empty() or system.exists()
sqty-1: The comparator is not used on a SimpleQuantity
comparator.empty()

Mappings

rim: n/a
v2: SN (see also Range) or CQ
rim: PQ, IVL<PQ>, MO, CO, depending on the values
v2: OBX-7
rim: value:IVL_PQ.low

high

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.referenceRange.high

Short description

High Range, if relevant

Definition

Comments

The context of use may frequently define what kind of quantity this is and therefore what kind of units can be used. The context of use may also restrict the values for the comparator.

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1, obs-3

Constraints

ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
qty-3: If a code for the unit is present, the system SHALL also be present
code.empty() or system.exists()
sqty-1: The comparator is not used on a SimpleQuantity
comparator.empty()

Mappings

rim: n/a
v2: SN (see also Range) or CQ
rim: PQ, IVL<PQ>, MO, CO, depending on the values
v2: OBX-7
rim: value:IVL_PQ.high

type

0..1

CodeableConceptBinding

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.referenceRange.type

Short description

Reference range qualifier

Definition

Codes to indicate the what part of the targeted reference population it applies to. For example, the normal or therapeutic range.

Requirements

Need to be able to say what kind of reference range this is - normal, recommended, therapeutic, etc., - for proper interpretation.

Comments

This SHOULD be populated if there is more than one range. If this element is not present then the normal range is assumed.

Data type

Binding

Code for the meaning of a reference range.

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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
sct-concept: < 260245000 |Findings values| OR < 365860008 |General clinical state finding| OR < 250171008 |Clinical history or observation findings| OR < 415229000 |Racial group| OR < 365400002 |Finding of puberty stage| OR < 443938003 |Procedure carried out on subject|
v2: OBX-10
rim: interpretationCode

appliesTo

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.referenceRange.appliesTo

Short description

Reference range population

Definition

Requirements

Need to be able to identify the target population for proper interpretation.

Comments

This SHOULD be populated if there is more than one range. If this element is not present then the normal population is assumed.

Data type

Binding

Codes identifying the population the reference range applies to.

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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
sct-concept: < 260245000 |Findings values| OR < 365860008 |General clinical state finding| OR < 250171008 |Clinical history or observation findings| OR < 415229000 |Racial group| OR < 365400002 |Finding of puberty stage| OR < 443938003 |Procedure carried out on subject|
v2: OBX-10
rim: interpretationCode

age

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.referenceRange.age

Short description

Applicable age range, if relevant

Definition

The age at which this reference range is applicable. This is a neonatal age (e.g. number of weeks at term) if the meaning says so.

Requirements

Some analytes vary greatly over age.

Comments

The stated low and high value are assumed to have arbitrarily high precision when it comes to determining which values are in the range. I.e. 1.99 is not in the range 2 -> 3.

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

Constraints

ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
rng-2: If present, low SHALL have a lower value than high
low.empty() or high.empty() or (low <= high)

Mappings

rim: n/a
v2: NR and also possibly SN (but see also quantity)
rim: IVL<QTY[not(type="TS")]> [lowClosed="true" and highClosed="true"]or URG<QTY[not(type="TS")]>
rim: outboundRelationship[typeCode=PRCN].targetObservationCriterion[code="age"].value

text

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.referenceRange.text

Short description

Text based reference range in an observation

Definition

Comments

Note that FHIR strings SHALL NOT exceed 1MB in size

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

Constraints

ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())

Mappings

rim: n/a
v2: OBX-7
rim: value:ST

hasMember

Σ C

0..*

Reference(MolecularSequence | Observation | QuestionnaireResponse)

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.hasMember

Short description

Related resource that belongs to the Observation group

Definition

This observation is a group observation (e.g. a battery, a panel of tests, a set of vital sign measurements) that includes the target as a member of the group.

Comments

Data type

Reference(MolecularSequence | Observation | QuestionnaireResponse)

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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)
v2: Relationships established by OBX-4 usage
rim: outBoundRelationship

derivedFrom

Σ C

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.derivedFrom

Short description

Related measurements the observation is made from

Definition

The target resource that represents a measurement from which this observation value is derived. For example, a calculated anion gap or a fetal measurement based on an ultrasound image.

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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)
v2: Relationships established by OBX-4 usage
rim: .targetObservation

component

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.component

Short description

Component results

Definition

Requirements

Comments

For a discussion on the ways Observations can be assembled in groups together see Notes below.

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

Constraints

ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())

Mappings

rim: n/a
v2: containment by OBX-4?
rim: outBoundRelationship[typeCode=COMP]

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.component.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

Mappings

rim: n/a

extension

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.component.extension

Short description

Additional content defined by implementations

Alternate names

extensions, user content

Definition

Comments

Data type

Slicing

Unordered, Open, by url(Value)

Extensions are always sliced by (at least) url

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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 ?! C

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.component.modifierExtension

Short description

Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized

Alternate names

extensions, user content, modifiers

Definition

Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

Requirements

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.component.code

Short description

Type of component observation (code / type)

Definition

Describes what was observed. Sometimes this is called the observation "code".

Requirements

Knowing what kind of observation is being made is essential to understanding the observation.

Comments

All code-value and component.code-component.value pairs need to be taken into account to correctly understand the meaning of the observation.

Data type

Binding

Codes identifying names of simple observations.

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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
w5: FiveWs.what[x]
sct-concept: < 363787002 |Observable entity| OR < 386053000 |Evaluation procedure|
v2: OBX-3
rim: code

value[x]

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.component.value[x]

Short description

Actual component result

Definition

The information determined as a result of making the observation, if the information has a simple value.

Requirements

An observation exists to have a value, though it might not if it is in error, or if it represents a group of observations.

Comments

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

Constraints

ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())

Mappings

rim: n/a
sct-concept: 363714003 |Interprets| < 441742003 |Evaluation finding|
v2: OBX.2, OBX.5, OBX.6
rim: value
sct-attr: 363714003 |Interprets|

valueBoolean

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueCodeableConcept

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueDateTime

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueInteger

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valuePeriod

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueQuantity

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueRange

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueRatio

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueSampledData

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueString

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

valueTime

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

dataAbsentReason

0..1

CodeableConceptBinding

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.component.dataAbsentReason

Short description

Why the component result is missing

Definition

Provides a reason why the expected value in the element Observation.component.value[x] is missing.

Requirements

For many results it is necessary to handle exceptional values in measurements.

Comments

Data type

Binding

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

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1, obs-6

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
v2: N/A
rim: value.nullFlavor

interpretation

0..*

CodeableConceptBinding

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.component.interpretation

Short description

High, low, normal, etc.

Alternate names

Abnormal Flag

Definition

A categorical assessment of an observation value. For example, high, low, normal.

Requirements

For some results, particularly numeric results, an interpretation is necessary to fully understand the significance of a result.

Comments

Data type

Binding

Codes identifying interpretations of observations.

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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
sct-concept: < 260245000 |Findings values|
v2: OBX-8
rim: interpretationCode
sct-attr: 363713009 |Has interpretation|

referenceRange

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Observation.component.referenceRange

Short description

Provides guide for interpretation of component result

Definition

Guidance on how to interpret the value by comparison to a normal or recommended range.

Requirements

Knowing what values are considered "normal" can help evaluate the significance of a particular result. Need to be able to provide multiple reference ranges for different contexts.

Comments

Mappings

v2: OBX.7
rim: outboundRelationship[typeCode=REFV]/target[classCode=OBS, moodCode=EVN]

<id value="mz-PeriodicPeriodontalScreeningScore" />
<text>
<status value="empty" />

--- We have skipped the narrative for better readability of the resource ---
</text>
<url value="http://medmij.nl/fhir/StructureDefinition/mz-PeriodicPeriodontalScreeningScore" />
<name value="MzPeriodicPeriodontalScreeningScore" />
<title value="mz PeriodicPeriodontalScreeningScore" />
<status value="draft" />
<publisher value="MedMij" />
<contact>
<name value="MedMij" />
<telecom>
<system value="email" />
<value value="info@medmij.nl" />
<use value="work" />
</telecom>
</contact>
<description value="Periodontal screening for dental plaque-related diseases (Periodic Periodontal Screening, PPS) is a critical routine examination method. The dentist or the dental hygienist can thereby examine the patient, periodically and at each tooth, in a simple and rapid way to identify potential periodontal problems at an early stage. This screening should preferably take place annually." />
<purpose value="This Observation resource represents the PeriodicPeriodontalScreeningScore Clinical Information Model (CIM) for patient use cases in the context of Dental Care." />
<copyright value="Copyright and related rights waived via CC0, https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/. This does not apply to information from third parties, for example a medical terminology system. The implementer alone is responsible for identifying and obtaining any necessary licenses or authorizations to utilize third party IP in connection with the specification or otherwise." />
<fhirVersion value="4.0.1" />
<mapping>
<identity value="mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413" />
<name value="Dataset Mondzorg MedMij 1.0.0-beta.3 20260413" />
</mapping>
<kind value="resource" />
<abstract value="false" />
<type value="Observation" />
<baseDefinition value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Observation" />
<derivation value="constraint" />
<differential>
<element id="Observation">
<path value="Observation" />
<short value="PeriodicPeriodontalScreeningScore" />
<definition value="Periodontal screening for dental plaque-related diseases (Periodic Periodontal Screening, PPS) is a critical routine examination method. The dentist or the dental hygienist can thereby examine the patient, periodically and at each tooth, in a simple and rapid way to identify potential periodontal problems at an early stage. This screening should preferably take place annually." />
<alias value="PeriodiekeParodontaleScreeningScore" />
<alias value="Measurement" />
<alias value="Results" />
<alias value="Tests" />
<mapping>
<identity value="mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413" />
<map value="mz-dataelement-21" />
<comment value="PeriodicPeriodontalScreeningScore" />
</mapping>
</element>
<element id="Observation.code">
<path value="Observation.code" />
<patternCodeableConcept>
<coding>
<system value="http://snomed.info/sct" />
<code value="540501000146103" />
</coding>
</patternCodeableConcept>
</element>
<element id="Observation.subject">
<path value="Observation.subject" />
<min value="1" />
<type>
<code value="Reference" />
<targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Patient" />
<targetProfile value="http://nictiz.nl/fhir/StructureDefinition/nl-core-Patient" />
</type>
</element>
<element id="Observation.effective[x]">
<path value="Observation.effective[x]" />
<slicing>
<discriminator>
<type value="type" />
<path value="$this" />
</discriminator>
<ordered value="false" />
<rules value="open" />
</slicing>
</element>
<element id="Observation.effective[x]:effectiveDateTime">
<path value="Observation.effective[x]" />
<sliceName value="effectiveDateTime" />
<short value="PeriodicPeriodontalScreeningScoreDateTime" />
<definition value="The date and time at which the PPS was performed." />
<alias value="PeriodiekeParodontaleScreeningScoreDatumTijd" />
<min value="0" />
<max value="1" />
<type>
<code value="dateTime" />
</type>
<mapping>
<identity value="mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413" />
<map value="mz-dataelement-22" />
<comment value="PeriodicPeriodontalScreeningScoreDateTime" />
</mapping>
</element>
<element id="Observation.performer">
<path value="Observation.performer" />
<short value="Performer" />
<definition value="The health professional who performed the PPS." />
<comment value="Each occurrence of the zib HealthProfessional is normally represented by _two_ FHIR resources: a PractitionerRole resource (instance of [nl-core-HealthProfessional-PractitionerRole](http://nictiz.nl/fhir/StructureDefinition/nl-core-HealthProfessional-PractitionerRole)) and a Practitioner resource (instance of [nl-core-HealthProfessional-Practitioner](http://nictiz.nl/fhir/StructureDefinition/nl-core-HealthProfessional-Practitioner)). The Practitioner resource is referenced from the PractitionerRole instance. For this reason, sending systems should fill the reference to the PractitionerRole instance here, and not the Practitioner resource. Receiving systems can then retrieve the reference to the Practitioner resource from that PractitionerRole instance.\n\nIn rare circumstances, there is only a Practitioner instance, in which case it is that instance which will be referenced here. However, since this should be the exception, the nl-core-HealthProfessional-Practitioner profile is not explicitly mentioned as a target profile." />
<alias value="Uitvoerder" />
<type>
<code value="Reference" />
<targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Practitioner" />
<targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/PractitionerRole" />
<targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Organization" />
<targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/CareTeam" />
<targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Patient" />
<targetProfile value="http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/RelatedPerson" />
<targetProfile value="http://nictiz.nl/fhir/StructureDefinition/nl-core-HealthProfessional-PractitionerRole" />
</type>
<mapping>
<identity value="mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413" />
<map value="mz-dataelement-24" />
<comment value="Performer" />
</mapping>
</element>
<element id="Observation.value[x]">
<path value="Observation.value[x]" />
<slicing>
<discriminator>
<type value="type" />
<path value="$this" />
</discriminator>
<ordered value="false" />
<rules value="open" />
</slicing>
<min value="1" />
</element>
<element id="Observation.value[x]:valueCodeableConcept">
<path value="Observation.value[x]" />
<sliceName value="valueCodeableConcept" />
<short value="PeriodicPeriodontalScreeningScoreValue" />
<definition value="The score of the PPS." />
<alias value="PeriodiekeParodontaleScreeningScoreWaarde" />
<min value="1" />
<max value="1" />
<type>
<code value="CodeableConcept" />
</type>
<binding>
<strength value="required" />
<valueSet value="http://medmij.nl/fhir/ValueSet/PeriodicPeriodontalScreeningScore" />
</binding>
<mapping>
<identity value="mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413" />
<map value="mz-dataelement-23" />
<comment value="PeriodicPeriodontalScreeningScoreValue" />
</mapping>
</element>
<element id="Observation.note.text">
<path value="Observation.note.text" />
<short value="Comment" />
<definition value="Comment on the PPS, including comments on for example the circumstances and/or disruptive factors that may influence the result." />
<alias value="Toelichting" />
<mapping>
<identity value="mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413" />
<map value="mz-dataelement-25" />
<comment value="Comment" />
</mapping>
</element>
</differential>

</StructureDefinition>

{

"resourceType": "StructureDefinition",
"id": "mz-PeriodicPeriodontalScreeningScore",
"text": {
"status": "empty",

--- We have skipped the narrative for better readability of the resource ---
},
"url": "http://medmij.nl/fhir/StructureDefinition/mz-PeriodicPeriodontalScreeningScore",
"name": "MzPeriodicPeriodontalScreeningScore",
"title": "mz PeriodicPeriodontalScreeningScore",
"status": "draft",
"publisher": "MedMij",
"contact": [
{
"name": "MedMij",
"telecom": [
{
"system": "email",
"value": "info@medmij.nl",
"use": "work"
}
]
}
],
"description": "Periodontal screening for dental plaque-related diseases (Periodic Periodontal Screening, PPS) is a critical routine examination method. The dentist or the dental hygienist can thereby examine the patient, periodically and at each tooth, in a simple and rapid way to identify potential periodontal problems at an early stage. This screening should preferably take place annually.",
"purpose": "This Observation resource represents the PeriodicPeriodontalScreeningScore Clinical Information Model (CIM) for patient use cases in the context of Dental Care.",
"copyright": "Copyright and related rights waived via CC0, https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/. This does not apply to information from third parties, for example a medical terminology system. The implementer alone is responsible for identifying and obtaining any necessary licenses or authorizations to utilize third party IP in connection with the specification or otherwise.",
"fhirVersion": "4.0.1",
"mapping": [
{
"identity": "mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413",
"name": "Dataset Mondzorg MedMij 1.0.0-beta.3 20260413"
}
],
"kind": "resource",
"abstract": false,
"type": "Observation",
"baseDefinition": "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Observation",
"derivation": "constraint",
"differential": {
"element": [
{
"id": "Observation",
"path": "Observation",
"short": "PeriodicPeriodontalScreeningScore",
"definition": "Periodontal screening for dental plaque-related diseases (Periodic Periodontal Screening, PPS) is a critical routine examination method. The dentist or the dental hygienist can thereby examine the patient, periodically and at each tooth, in a simple and rapid way to identify potential periodontal problems at an early stage. This screening should preferably take place annually.",
"alias": [
"PeriodiekeParodontaleScreeningScore",
"Measurement",
"Results",
"Tests"
],
"mapping": [
{
"identity": "mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413",
"map": "mz-dataelement-21",
"comment": "PeriodicPeriodontalScreeningScore"
}
]
},
{
"id": "Observation.code",
"path": "Observation.code",
"patternCodeableConcept": {
"coding": [
{
"system": "http://snomed.info/sct",
"code": "540501000146103"
}
]
}
},
{
"id": "Observation.subject",
"path": "Observation.subject",
"min": 1,
"type": [
{
"code": "Reference",
"targetProfile": [
"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Patient",
"http://nictiz.nl/fhir/StructureDefinition/nl-core-Patient"
]
}
]
},
{
"id": "Observation.effective[x]",
"path": "Observation.effective[x]",
"slicing": {
"discriminator": [
{
"type": "type",
"path": "$this"
}
],
"ordered": false,
"rules": "open"
}
},
{
"id": "Observation.effective[x]:effectiveDateTime",
"path": "Observation.effective[x]",
"sliceName": "effectiveDateTime",
"short": "PeriodicPeriodontalScreeningScoreDateTime",
"definition": "The date and time at which the PPS was performed.",
"alias": [
"PeriodiekeParodontaleScreeningScoreDatumTijd"
],
"min": 0,
"max": "1",
"type": [
{
"code": "dateTime"
}
],
"mapping": [
{
"identity": "mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413",
"map": "mz-dataelement-22",
"comment": "PeriodicPeriodontalScreeningScoreDateTime"
}
]
},
{
"id": "Observation.performer",
"path": "Observation.performer",
"short": "Performer",
"definition": "The health professional who performed the PPS.",
"comment": "Each occurrence of the zib HealthProfessional is normally represented by _two_ FHIR resources: a PractitionerRole resource (instance of [nl-core-HealthProfessional-PractitionerRole](http://nictiz.nl/fhir/StructureDefinition/nl-core-HealthProfessional-PractitionerRole)) and a Practitioner resource (instance of [nl-core-HealthProfessional-Practitioner](http://nictiz.nl/fhir/StructureDefinition/nl-core-HealthProfessional-Practitioner)). The Practitioner resource is referenced from the PractitionerRole instance. For this reason, sending systems should fill the reference to the PractitionerRole instance here, and not the Practitioner resource. Receiving systems can then retrieve the reference to the Practitioner resource from that PractitionerRole instance.\n\nIn rare circumstances, there is only a Practitioner instance, in which case it is that instance which will be referenced here. However, since this should be the exception, the nl-core-HealthProfessional-Practitioner profile is not explicitly mentioned as a target profile.",
"alias": [
"Uitvoerder"
],
"type": [
{
"code": "Reference",
"targetProfile": [
"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Practitioner",
"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/PractitionerRole",
"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Organization",
"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/CareTeam",
"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Patient",
"http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/RelatedPerson",
"http://nictiz.nl/fhir/StructureDefinition/nl-core-HealthProfessional-PractitionerRole"
]
}
],
"mapping": [
{
"identity": "mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413",
"map": "mz-dataelement-24",
"comment": "Performer"
}
]
},
{
"id": "Observation.value[x]",
"path": "Observation.value[x]",
"slicing": {
"discriminator": [
{
"type": "type",
"path": "$this"
}
],
"ordered": false,
"rules": "open"
},
"min": 1
},
{
"id": "Observation.value[x]:valueCodeableConcept",
"path": "Observation.value[x]",
"sliceName": "valueCodeableConcept",
"short": "PeriodicPeriodontalScreeningScoreValue",
"definition": "The score of the PPS.",
"alias": [
"PeriodiekeParodontaleScreeningScoreWaarde"
],
"min": 1,
"max": "1",
"type": [
{
"code": "CodeableConcept"
}
],
"binding": {
"strength": "required",
"valueSet": "http://medmij.nl/fhir/ValueSet/PeriodicPeriodontalScreeningScore"
},
"mapping": [
{
"identity": "mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413",
"map": "mz-dataelement-23",
"comment": "PeriodicPeriodontalScreeningScoreValue"
}
]
},
{
"id": "Observation.note.text",
"path": "Observation.note.text",
"short": "Comment",
"definition": "Comment on the PPS, including comments on for example the circumstances and/or disruptive factors that may influence the result.",
"alias": [
"Toelichting"
],
"mapping": [
{
"identity": "mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413",
"map": "mz-dataelement-25",
"comment": "Comment"
}
]
}
]
}

}

3.2.6. Procedure

The Procedure CIM is largely based on zib publication 2020, but uses dental care-specific terminology to indicate the ProcedureType. As the underlying functional requirements are not entirely compatible, the mz-Procedure profile is largely based on, but not derived from, the nl-core-Procedure-event profile. Moreover, guidance and mappings corresponding to the MedicalDevice and Requester concepts, as well as the reversed reference for zib TextResult, which are present in the nl-core profile, have been omitted from the mz-Procedure profile.

MzProcedure (Procedure)

Procedure

Element id

Procedure

Short description

Procedure

Alternate names

Verrichting

Definition

An action that is or was performed on or for a patient. This can be a physical intervention like an operation, or less invasive like long term services, counseling, or hypnotherapy.

Data type

Procedure

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: Procedure[moodCode=EVN]
zib-procedure-v5.2-2020EN: NL-CM:14.1.1
mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413: mz-dataelement-26

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Procedure.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

meta

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Procedure.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

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Procedure.implicitRules

Short description

A set of rules under which this content was created

Definition

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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

Procedure.language

Short description

Language of the resource content

Definition

The base language in which the resource is written.

Comments

Data type

Binding

A human language.

Binding extensions

maxValueSet	AllLanguages

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Procedure.text

Short description

Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation

Alternate names

narrative, html, xhtml, display

Definition

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Procedure.contained

Short description

Contained, inline Resources

Alternate names

inline resources, anonymous resources, contained resources

Definition

Comments

Data type

Mappings

rim: Entity. Role, or Act
rim: N/A

extension

0..*

Element id

Procedure.extension

Short description

Additional content defined by implementations

Alternate names

extensions, user content

Definition

Comments

Data type

Extension(CodeableConcept)

Slicing

Unordered, Open, by url(Value)

Extensions are always sliced by (at least) url

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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

procedureMethod

0..*

Element id

Procedure.extension:procedureMethod

Short description

Optional Extensions Element

Alternate names

extensions, user content

Definition

Optional Extension Element - found in all resources.

Comments

Data type

Extension(CodeableConcept)

Extension URL

http://nictiz.nl/fhir/StructureDefinition/ext-Procedure.ProcedureMethod

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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

?! C

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Procedure.modifierExtension

Short description

Extensions that cannot be ignored

Alternate names

extensions, user content

Definition

Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

Requirements

Comments

Data type

Slicing

Unordered, Open, by url(Value)

Extensions are always sliced by (at least) url

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Procedure.identifier

Short description

External Identifiers for this procedure

Definition

Business identifiers assigned to this procedure by the performer or other systems which remain constant as the resource is updated and is propagated from server to server.

Requirements

Allows identification of the procedure 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 Person resource instances might share the same social insurance number.

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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
v2: Some combination of ORC-2 / ORC-3 / OBR-2 / OBR-3 / IPC-1 / IPC-2 / IPC-3 / IPC-4
rim: .id

instantiatesCanonical

0..*

canonical(ActivityDefinition | Measure | OperationDefinition | PlanDefinition | Questionnaire)

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Procedure.instantiatesCanonical

Short description

Instantiates FHIR protocol or definition

Definition

The URL pointing to a FHIR-defined protocol, guideline, order set or other definition that is adhered to in whole or in part by this Procedure.

Comments

see Canonical References

Data type

canonical(ActivityDefinition | Measure | OperationDefinition | PlanDefinition | Questionnaire)

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

Constraints

ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())

Mappings

rim: n/a
workflow: Event.instantiatesCanonical
rim: .outboundRelationship[typeCode=DEFN].target

instantiatesUri

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Procedure.instantiatesUri

Short description

Instantiates external protocol or definition

Definition

The URL pointing to an externally maintained protocol, guideline, order set or other definition that is adhered to in whole or in part by this Procedure.

Comments

This might be an HTML page, PDF, etc. or could just be a non-resolvable URI identifier.

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

Constraints

ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())

Mappings

rim: n/a
workflow: Event.instantiatesUri
rim: .outboundRelationship[typeCode=DEFN].target

basedOn

Σ C

0..*

Reference(CarePlan | ServiceRequest)

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Procedure.basedOn

Short description

A request for this procedure

Alternate names

fulfills

Definition

A reference to a resource that contains details of the request for this procedure.

Comments

Data type

Reference(CarePlan | ServiceRequest)

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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.basedOn
rim: .outboundRelationship[typeCode=FLFS].target[classCode=(various e.g. PROC, OBS, PCPR, ACT, moodCode=RQO].code

partOf

Σ C

0..*

Reference(MedicationAdministration | Observation | Procedure)

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Procedure.partOf

Short description

Part of referenced event

Alternate names

container

Definition

A larger event of which this particular procedure is a component or step.

Comments

The MedicationAdministration resource has a partOf reference to Procedure, but this is not a circular reference. For example, the anesthesia MedicationAdministration is part of the surgical Procedure (MedicationAdministration.partOf = Procedure). For example, the procedure to insert the IV port for an IV medication administration is part of the medication administration (Procedure.partOf = MedicationAdministration).

Data type

Reference(MedicationAdministration | Observation | Procedure)

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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.partOf
rim: .inboundRelationship[typeCode=COMP].source[classCode=SBADM or PROC or OBS, moodCode=EVN]

status

Σ ?!

1..1

codeBinding

Element id

Procedure.status

Short description

Definition

This element is implictly mapped to the zib concepts ProcedureStartDate (NL-CM:14.1.2) and ProcedureEndDate (NL-CM:14.1.3). Unless the status is explicitly recorded, the following guidance applies:

When the ProcedureStartDate is in the future, .status will usually be set to preparation.
When ProcedureStartDate is in the past and ProcedureEndDate is in the future, .status will usually be set to in-progress.
When ProcedureEndDate is in the past, .status will usually be set to completed.
When ProcedureStartDate is in the past and ProcedureEndDate is missing, it may be assumed that the Procedure was recorded as a point in time and .status will usually be set to completed.
When a system is unable to infer the status from the ProcedureStartDate and ProcedureEndDate , .status will be set to unknown. The unknown code is not to be used to convey other statuses. The unknown code should be used when one of the statuses applies, but the authoring system doesn't know the current state of the Procedure.

Comments

The "unknown" code is not to be used to convey other statuses. The "unknown" code should be used when one of the statuses applies, but the authoring system doesn't know the current state of the procedure.

This element is labeled as a modifier because the status contains codes that mark the resource as not currently valid.

Data type

Binding

A code specifying the state of the procedure.

EventStatus (required)

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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: statusCode
zib-procedure-v5.2-2020EN: NL-CM:14.1.2
zib-procedure-v5.2-2020EN: NL-CM:14.1.3
mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413: mz-dataelement-27
mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413: mz-dataelement-28

statusReason

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Procedure.statusReason

Short description

Reason for current status

Alternate names

Suspended Reason, Cancelled Reason

Definition

Captures the reason for the current state of the procedure.

Comments

This is generally only used for "exception" statuses such as "not-done", "suspended" or "aborted". The reason for performing the event at all is captured in reasonCode, not here.

Data type

ProcedureNotPerformedReason(SNOMED-CT) (example)

Binding

A code that identifies the reason a procedure was not performed.

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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.statusReason
rim: .reason.Observation.value

category

1..1

CodeableConceptPattern

Element id

Procedure.category

Short description

Classification of the procedure

Definition

A code that classifies the procedure for searching, sorting and display purposes (e.g. "Surgical Procedure").

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.

Data type

ProcedureCategoryCodes(SNOMEDCT) (example)

Binding

A code that classifies a procedure for searching, sorting and display purposes.

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

Constraints

ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())

Pattern

{
  "coding": [
    {
      "system": "http://snomed.info/sct",
      "code": "225362009"
    }
  ]
}

Mappings

rim: n/a
v2: CE/CNE/CWE
rim: CD
orim: fhir:CodeableConcept rdfs:subClassOf dt:CD
w5: FiveWs.class
rim: .outboundRelationship[typeCode="COMP].target[classCode="LIST", moodCode="EVN"].code

code

1..1

CodeableConceptBinding

Element id

Procedure.code

Short description

ProcedureType

Alternate names

type, VerrichtingType

Definition

The name of the procedure based on the Prestatiecodelijst Mondzorg (010) authored by Vektis.

Requirements

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

Comments

Since the required binding of VerrichtingTypeCodelijsten in the nl-core profile does not contain the procedure types relevant for dental care, this profile is not derived from the nl-core profile.

Data type

ProcedureTypeVektisDentalCare (extensible)

Binding

A code to identify a specific procedure .

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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.what[x]
v2: OBR-44/OBR-45
rim: .code
mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413: mz-dataelement-29

subject

Σ C

1..1

Reference(Group | Patient | NlcorePatient)

Element id

Procedure.subject

Short description

Who the procedure was performed on

Alternate names

patient

Definition

The person, animal or group on which the procedure was performed.

Comments

Data type

Reference(Group | Patient | NlcorePatient)

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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.subject
w5: FiveWs.subject[x]
v2: PID-3
rim: .participation[typeCode=SBJ].role
w5: FiveWs.subject

encounter

Σ C

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Procedure.encounter

Short description

Encounter created as part of

Definition

The Encounter during which this Procedure was created or performed or to which the creation of this record is tightly associated.

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.

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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
v2: PV1-19
rim: .inboundRelationship[typeCode=COMP].source[classCode=ENC, moodCode=EVN]

performed[x]

0..1

Element id

Procedure.performed[x]

Short description

When the procedure was performed

Definition

Estimated or actual date, date-time, period, or age when the procedure was performed. Allows a period to support complex procedures that span more than one date, and also allows for the length of the procedure to be captured.

Comments

Age is generally used when the patient reports an age at which the procedure was performed. Range is generally used when the patient reports an age range when the procedure was performed, such as sometime between 20-25 years old. dateTime supports a range of precision due to some procedures being reported as past procedures that might not have millisecond precision while other procedures performed and documented during the encounter might have more precise UTC timestamps with timezone.

Slicing

Unordered, Open, by $this(Type)

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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]
v2: OBR-7
rim: .effectiveTime

performedAge

Age

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

Age

performedRange

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

performedString

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Data type

performedPeriod

0..1

Element id

Procedure.performed[x]:performedPeriod

Short description

When the procedure was performed

Definition

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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]
v2: OBR-7
rim: .effectiveTime

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Procedure.performed[x]:performedPeriod.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

Mappings

rim: n/a

extension

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Procedure.performed[x]:performedPeriod.extension

Short description

Additional content defined by implementations

Alternate names

extensions, user content

Definition

Comments

Data type

Slicing

Unordered, Open, by url(Value)

Extensions are always sliced by (at least) url

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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

start

Σ C

0..1

Element id

Procedure.performed[x]:performedPeriod.start

Short description

ProcedureStartDate

Alternate names

VerrichtingStartDatum

Definition

The start date (and if possible start time) of the procedure. A 'vague' date, such as only the year, is permitted. The element offers the option to indicate the start of the period of a series of related procedures.

Comments

If the zib Procedure concerns a procedure performed over a period, Procedure.performedPeriod.start and Procedure.performedPeriod.end are used to represent zib concepts ProcedureStartDate and ProcedureEndDate. For instantaneous or very short lasting procedures, Procedure.performedDateTime is used for ProcedureStartDate (ProcedureEndDate doesn't have a meaning in this case; ProcedureStartDate is the moment the procedure is performed).

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1, per-1

Constraints

ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())

Mappings

rim: n/a
v2: DR.1
rim: ./low
zib-procedure-v5.2-2020EN: NL-CM:14.1.2
mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413: mz-dataelement-27

end

Σ C

0..1

Element id

Procedure.performed[x]:performedPeriod.end

Short description

ProcedureEndDate

Alternate names

VerrichtingEindDatum

Definition

The end date (and if possible end time) of the procedure. A 'vague' date, such as only the year, is permitted. The element offers the option to indicate the end of the period of a series of related procedures. The end date element is only used for a procedure that takes some time and is then always applied. If the procedure still continues, the value is left empty.

Comments

Meaning when missing

If the end of the period is missing, it means that the period is ongoing

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1, per-1

Constraints

ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())

Mappings

rim: n/a
v2: DR.2
rim: ./high
zib-procedure-v5.2-2020EN: NL-CM:14.1.3
mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413: mz-dataelement-28

performedDateTime

0..1

Element id

Procedure.performed[x]:performedDateTime

Short description

ProcedureStartDate

Alternate names

VerrichtingStartDatum

Definition

The start date (and if possible start time) of the procedure. A 'vague' date, such as only the year, is permitted. Procedure.performedDateTime is used for instantaneous or very short lasting procedures.

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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]
v2: OBR-7
rim: .effectiveTime
zib-procedure-v5.2-2020EN: NL-CM:14.1.2
mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413: mz-dataelement-27

recorder

Σ C

0..1

Reference(Patient | Practitioner | PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson)

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Procedure.recorder

Short description

Who recorded the procedure

Definition

Individual who recorded the record and takes responsibility for its content.

Comments

Data type

Reference(Patient | Practitioner | PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson)

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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

asserter

Σ C

0..1

Reference(Patient | Practitioner | PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson)

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Procedure.asserter

Short description

Person who asserts this procedure

Definition

Individual who is making the procedure statement.

Comments

Data type

Reference(Patient | Practitioner | PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson)

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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.source
rim: .participation[typeCode=INF].role

performer

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Procedure.performer

Short description

The people who performed the procedure

Definition

Limited to "real" people rather than equipment.

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

Constraints

ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())

Mappings

rim: n/a
workflow: Event.performer
rim: .participation[typeCode=PRF]

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Procedure.performer.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

Mappings

rim: n/a

extension

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Procedure.performer.extension

Short description

Additional content defined by implementations

Alternate names

extensions, user content

Definition

Comments

Data type

Slicing

Unordered, Open, by url(Value)

Extensions are always sliced by (at least) url

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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 ?! C

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Procedure.performer.modifierExtension

Short description

Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized

Alternate names

extensions, user content, modifiers

Definition

Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

Requirements

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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

function

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Procedure.performer.function

Short description

Type of performance

Definition

Distinguishes the type of involvement of the performer in the procedure. For example, surgeon, anaesthetist, endoscopist.

Requirements

Allows disambiguation of the types of involvement of different performers.

Comments

Data type

ProcedurePerformerRoleCodes (example)

Binding

A code that identifies the role of a performer of the procedure.

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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.performer.function
v2: Some combination of STF-18 / PRA-3 / PRT-4 / ROL-3 / ORC-12 / OBR-16 / PV1-7 / PV1-8 / PV1-9 / PV1-17 / OBX-25
rim: .functionCode

actor

Σ C

1..1

Element id

Procedure.performer.actor

Short description

Performer

Alternate names

Uitvoerder

Definition

The health professional who carried out the procedure. In most cases, only the medical specialty is entered, and not the name of the health professional.

Requirements

A reference to Device supports use cases, such as pacemakers.

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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.actor
w5: FiveWs.actor
v2: ORC-19/PRT-5
rim: .role
zib-procedure-v5.2-2020EN: NL-CM:14.1.6
mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413: mz-dataelement-47

onBehalfOf

0..1

Reference(Organization)

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Procedure.performer.onBehalfOf

Short description

Organization the device or practitioner was acting for

Definition

The organization the device or practitioner was acting on behalf of.

Requirements

Practitioners and Devices can be associated with multiple organizations. This element indicates which organization they were acting on behalf of when performing the action.

Comments

Data type

Reference(Organization)

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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: .scoper

location

Σ C

0..1

Reference(Location | NlcoreHealthcareProvider)

Element id

Procedure.location

Short description

Location

Alternate names

Locatie

Definition

The healthcare center where the procedure was or is carried out.

Requirements

Ties a procedure to where the records are likely kept.

Comments

Data type

Reference(Location | NlcoreHealthcareProvider)

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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.where[x]
rim: .participation[typeCode=LOC].role[classCode=SDLOC]
zib-procedure-v5.2-2020EN: NL-CM:14.1.5
mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413: mz-dataelement-46

reasonCode

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Procedure.reasonCode

Short description

Coded reason procedure performed

Definition

The coded reason why the procedure was performed. This may be a coded entity of some type, or may simply be present as text.

Comments

Use Procedure.reasonCode when a code sufficiently describes the reason. Use Procedure.reasonReference when referencing a resource, which allows more information to be conveyed, such as onset date. Procedure.reasonCode and Procedure.reasonReference are not meant to be duplicative. For a single reason, either Procedure.reasonCode or Procedure.reasonReference can be used. Procedure.reasonCode may be a summary code, or Procedure.reasonReference may be used to reference a very precise definition of the reason using Condition | Observation | Procedure | DiagnosticReport | DocumentReference. Both Procedure.reasonCode and Procedure.reasonReference can be used if they are describing different reasons for the procedure.

Data type

ProcedureReasonCodes (example)

Binding

A code that identifies the reason a procedure is required.

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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.reasonCode
w5: FiveWs.why[x]
rim: .reasonCode

reasonReference

Σ C

0..*

Element id

Procedure.reasonReference

Short description

Indication

Alternate names

Indicatie

Definition

The indication is the reason for the procedure.

Comments

It is possible for a procedure to be a reason (such as C-Section) for another procedure (such as an epidural). Other examples include endoscopy for dilatation and biopsy (a combination of diagnostic and therapeutic use). Use Procedure.reasonCode when a code sufficiently describes the reason. Use Procedure.reasonReference when referencing a resource, which allows more information to be conveyed, such as onset date. Procedure.reasonCode and Procedure.reasonReference are not meant to be duplicative. For a single reason, either Procedure.reasonCode or Procedure.reasonReference can be used. Procedure.reasonCode may be a summary code, or Procedure.reasonReference may be used to reference a very precise definition of the reason using Condition | Observation | Procedure | DiagnosticReport | DocumentReference. Both Procedure.reasonCode and Procedure.reasonReference can be used if they are describing different reasons for the procedure.

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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.reasonReference
w5: FiveWs.why[x]
rim: .reasonCode
zib-procedure-v5.2-2020EN: NL-CM:14.1.9
mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413: mz-dataelement-34

bodySite

0..1

NlcoreAnatomicalLocationBinding

Element id

Procedure.bodySite

Short description

Location / ProcedureAnatomicalLocation

Alternate names

Locatie, nl-core-AnatomicalLocation, VerrichtingAnatomischeLocatie

Definition

Anatomical location which is the focus of the procedure.

Comments

Data type

NlcoreAnatomicalLocation

Binding

Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.

LocatieCodelijsten (required)

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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
v2: OBX-20
rim: .targetSiteCode
zib-anatomicallocation-v1.0-2020EN: NL-CM:20.7.4
zib-procedure-v5.2-2020EN: NL-CM:14.1.13
mz-dataset-100-beta3-20260413: mz-dataelement-31

outcome

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Procedure.outcome

Short description

The result of procedure

Definition

The outcome of the procedure - did it resolve the reasons for the procedure being performed?

Comments

If outcome contains narrative text only, it can be captured using the CodeableConcept.text.

Data type

ProcedureOutcomeCodes(SNOMEDCT) (example)

Binding

An outcome of a procedure - whether it was resolved or otherwise.

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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=OUT].target.text

report

0..*

Reference(Composition | DiagnosticReport | DocumentReference)

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Procedure.report

Short description

Any report resulting from the procedure

Definition

This could be a histology result, pathology report, surgical report, etc.

Comments

There could potentially be multiple reports - e.g. if this was a procedure which took multiple biopsies resulting in a number of anatomical pathology reports.

Data type

Reference(Composition | DiagnosticReport | DocumentReference)

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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: .inboundRelationship[typeCode=SUBJ].source[classCode=OBS, moodCode=EVN]

complication

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Procedure.complication

Short description

Complication following the procedure

Definition

Any complications that occurred during the procedure, or in the immediate post-performance period. These are generally tracked separately from the notes, which will typically describe the procedure itself rather than any 'post procedure' issues.

Comments

If complications are only expressed by the narrative text, they can be captured using the CodeableConcept.text.

Data type

Condition/Problem/DiagnosisCodes (example)

Binding

Codes describing complications that resulted from a procedure.

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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=OUTC].target[classCode=OBS, code="complication", moodCode=EVN].value

complicationDetail

0..*

Reference(Condition)

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Procedure.complicationDetail

Short description

A condition that is a result of the procedure

Definition

Any complications that occurred during the procedure, or in the immediate post-performance period.

Requirements

This is used to document a condition that is a result of the procedure, not the condition that was the reason for the procedure.

Comments

Data type

Reference(Condition)

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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=OUTC].target[classCode=OBS, code="complication", moodCode=EVN].value

followUp

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Procedure.followUp

Short description

Instructions for follow up

Definition

If the procedure required specific follow up - e.g. removal of sutures. The follow up may be represented as a simple note or could potentially be more complex, in which case the CarePlan resource can be used.

Comments

Data type

ProcedureFollowUpCodes(SNOMEDCT) (example)

Binding

Specific follow up required for a procedure e.g. removal of sutures.

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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].target[classCode=ACT, moodCode=INT].code

note

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Procedure.note

Short description

Additional information about the procedure

Definition

Any other notes and comments about the procedure.

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).

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

Constraints

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
rim: .inboundRelationship[typeCode=SUBJ].source[classCode=OBS, moodCode=EVN, code="annotation"].value

focalDevice

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Procedure.focalDevice

Short description

Manipulated, implanted, or removed device

Definition

A device that is implanted, removed or otherwise manipulated (calibration, battery replacement, fitting a prosthesis, attaching a wound-vac, etc.) as a focal portion of the Procedure.

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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=DEV].role[classCode=MANU]

0..1

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Procedure.focalDevice.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

Mappings

rim: n/a

extension

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Procedure.focalDevice.extension

Short description

Additional content defined by implementations

Alternate names

extensions, user content

Definition

Comments

Data type

Slicing

Unordered, Open, by url(Value)

Extensions are always sliced by (at least) url

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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 ?! C

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Procedure.focalDevice.modifierExtension

Short description

Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized

Alternate names

extensions, user content, modifiers

Definition

Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

Requirements

Comments

Data type

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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

action

0..1

CodeableConceptBinding

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Procedure.focalDevice.action

Short description

Kind of change to device

Definition

The kind of change that happened to the device during the procedure.

Comments

Data type

ProcedureDeviceActionCodes (preferred)

Binding

A kind of change that happened to the device during the procedure.

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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].source[classCode=OBS, moodCode=EVN, code="procedure device action"].value=:procedure device action codes

manipulated

1..1

Reference(Device)

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Procedure.focalDevice.manipulated

Short description

Device that was changed

Definition

The device that was manipulated (changed) during the procedure.

Comments

Data type

Reference(Device)

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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=DEV].role[classCode=SDLOC]

usedReference

0..*

Reference(Device | Medication | Substance)

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Procedure.usedReference

Short description

Items used during procedure

Definition

Identifies medications, devices and any other substance used as part of the procedure.

Requirements

Used for tracking contamination, etc.

Comments

For devices actually implanted or removed, use Procedure.device.

Data type

Reference(Device | Medication | Substance)

Conditions

The cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1

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=DEV].role[classCode=MANU] or .participation[typeCode=CSM].role[classCode=ADMM] (for Medication or Substance)

usedCode

0..*

There are no (further) constraints on this element

Element id

Procedure.usedCode

Short description

Coded items used during the procedure

Definition

Identifies coded items that were used as part of the procedure.

Comments

For devices actually implanted or removed, use Procedure.device.

Data type