Belgium eHealth FHIR Core specifications
1.2.2 - CI Build

This page is part of the Belgium eHealth FHIR Core specifications (v1.2.2: Trial Use) based on FHIR R4. This is the current published version. For a full list of available versions, see the Directory of published versions

Resource Profile:

Defining URL:https://www.ehealth.fgov.be/standards/fhir/StructureDefinition/be-observation
Version:1.2.2
Name:BeObservation
Status:Active as of 2021-07-10T14:45:27+02:00
Definition:

Belgian federal profile for an observation. Initially based on the functional description of the NIHDI. As Observation is used in many instances in FHIR, please refer to the HL7 specs of the base resource for guidance around expression of actual values using UCUM, methods, location on body etc.

Special remarks for KMEHR users: The FHIR Observation resource captures many things that are in a KMEHR message structured as an 'item'. This includes things like 'vital signs such as body weight, blood pressure, and temperature […], personal characteristics such as eye-color […] social history like tobacco use, family support, or cognitive status […]' ( https://www.hl7.org/fhir/R4/observation.html ) For some of these things, HL7 already has worked out profiles and they SHALL be used when such a use case is needed. Specifically, projects SHALL take note of the existing profiles described on https://www.hl7.org/fhir/R4/observation-vitalsigns.html

Publisher:eHealth
Source Resource:XML / JSON / Turtle

The official URL for this profile is: 

https://www.ehealth.fgov.be/standards/fhir/StructureDefinition/be-observation

Formal Views of Profile Content

Description of Profiles, Differentials, Snapshots and how the different presentations work.

This structure is derived from Observation

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation 0..*ObservationMeasurements and simple assertions
... code S1..1BeObservationCodeableConceptConcept - reference to a terminology or just text
... subject 0..1Reference(Patient | Group | Device | Location | BePatient)Who and/or what the observation is about
... performer 1..*Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | CareTeam | Patient | RelatedPerson | BePatient | BeOrganization | BePractitionerRole | BePractitioner)Who is responsible for the observation

doco Documentation for this format
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation I0..*ObservationMeasurements and simple assertions
... id Σ0..1stringLogical id of this artifact
... meta Σ0..1MetaMetadata about the resource
... implicitRules ?!Σ0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created
... language 0..1codeLanguage of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred)
Max Binding: AllLanguages: A human language.

... text 0..1NarrativeText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
... contained 0..*ResourceContained, inline Resources
... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
... modifierExtension ?!0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier Σ0..*IdentifierBusiness Identifier for observation
... basedOn Σ0..*Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest)Fulfills plan, proposal or order
... partOf Σ0..*Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy)Part of referenced event
... status ?!Σ1..1coderegistered | preliminary | final | amended +
Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.

... category 0..*CodeableConceptClassification of type of observation
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.


... code S1..1BeObservationCodeableConceptConcept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.

... subject Σ0..1Reference(Patient | Group | Device | Location | BePatient)Who and/or what the observation is about
... focus Σ0..*Reference(Resource)What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
... encounter Σ0..1Reference(Encounter)Healthcare event during which this observation is made
... effective[x] Σ0..1Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
.... effectiveDateTimedateTime
.... effectivePeriodPeriod
.... effectiveTimingTiming
.... effectiveInstantinstant
... issued Σ0..1instantDate/Time this version was made available
... performer Σ1..*Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | CareTeam | Patient | RelatedPerson | BePatient | BeOrganization | BePractitionerRole | BePractitioner)Who is responsible for the observation
... value[x] ΣI0..1Actual result
.... valueQuantityQuantity
.... valueCodeableConceptCodeableConcept
.... valueStringstring
.... valueBooleanboolean
.... valueIntegerinteger
.... valueRangeRange
.... valueRatioRatio
.... valueSampledDataSampledData
.... valueTimetime
.... valueDateTimedateTime
.... valuePeriodPeriod
... dataAbsentReason I0..1CodeableConceptWhy the result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

... interpretation 0..*CodeableConceptHigh, low, normal, etc.
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.


... note 0..*AnnotationComments about the observation
... bodySite 0..1CodeableConceptObserved body part
Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.

... method 0..1CodeableConceptHow it was done
Binding: ObservationMethods (example): Methods for simple observations.

... specimen 0..1Reference(Specimen)Specimen used for this observation
... device 0..1Reference(Device | DeviceMetric)(Measurement) Device
... referenceRange I0..*BackboneElementProvides guide for interpretation
obs-3: Must have at least a low or a high or text
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... low I0..1SimpleQuantityLow Range, if relevant
.... high I0..1SimpleQuantityHigh Range, if relevant
.... type 0..1CodeableConceptReference range qualifier
Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes (preferred): Code for the meaning of a reference range.

.... appliesTo 0..*CodeableConceptReference range population
Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes (example): Codes identifying the population the reference range applies to.


.... age 0..1RangeApplicable age range, if relevant
.... text 0..1stringText based reference range in an observation
... hasMember Σ0..*Reference(Observation | QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence)Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
... derivedFrom Σ0..*Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence)Related measurements the observation is made from
... component Σ0..*BackboneElementComponent results
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... code Σ1..1CodeableConceptType of component observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.

.... value[x] Σ0..1Actual component result
..... valueQuantityQuantity
..... valueCodeableConceptCodeableConcept
..... valueStringstring
..... valueBooleanboolean
..... valueIntegerinteger
..... valueRangeRange
..... valueRatioRatio
..... valueSampledDataSampledData
..... valueTimetime
..... valueDateTimedateTime
..... valuePeriodPeriod
.... dataAbsentReason I0..1CodeableConceptWhy the component result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

.... interpretation 0..*CodeableConceptHigh, low, normal, etc.
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.


.... referenceRange 0..*See referenceRange (Observation)Provides guide for interpretation of component result

doco Documentation for this format
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation I0..*ObservationMeasurements and simple assertions
... code 1..1BeObservationCodeableConceptConcept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.


doco Documentation for this format

Differential View

This structure is derived from Observation

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation 0..*ObservationMeasurements and simple assertions
... code S1..1BeObservationCodeableConceptConcept - reference to a terminology or just text
... subject 0..1Reference(Patient | Group | Device | Location | BePatient)Who and/or what the observation is about
... performer 1..*Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | CareTeam | Patient | RelatedPerson | BePatient | BeOrganization | BePractitionerRole | BePractitioner)Who is responsible for the observation

doco Documentation for this format

Snapshot View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation I0..*ObservationMeasurements and simple assertions
... id Σ0..1stringLogical id of this artifact
... meta Σ0..1MetaMetadata about the resource
... implicitRules ?!Σ0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created
... language 0..1codeLanguage of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred)
Max Binding: AllLanguages: A human language.

... text 0..1NarrativeText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
... contained 0..*ResourceContained, inline Resources
... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
... modifierExtension ?!0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier Σ0..*IdentifierBusiness Identifier for observation
... basedOn Σ0..*Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest)Fulfills plan, proposal or order
... partOf Σ0..*Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy)Part of referenced event
... status ?!Σ1..1coderegistered | preliminary | final | amended +
Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.

... category 0..*CodeableConceptClassification of type of observation
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.


... code S1..1BeObservationCodeableConceptConcept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.

... subject Σ0..1Reference(Patient | Group | Device | Location | BePatient)Who and/or what the observation is about
... focus Σ0..*Reference(Resource)What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
... encounter Σ0..1Reference(Encounter)Healthcare event during which this observation is made
... effective[x] Σ0..1Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
.... effectiveDateTimedateTime
.... effectivePeriodPeriod
.... effectiveTimingTiming
.... effectiveInstantinstant
... issued Σ0..1instantDate/Time this version was made available
... performer Σ1..*Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | CareTeam | Patient | RelatedPerson | BePatient | BeOrganization | BePractitionerRole | BePractitioner)Who is responsible for the observation
... value[x] ΣI0..1Actual result
.... valueQuantityQuantity
.... valueCodeableConceptCodeableConcept
.... valueStringstring
.... valueBooleanboolean
.... valueIntegerinteger
.... valueRangeRange
.... valueRatioRatio
.... valueSampledDataSampledData
.... valueTimetime
.... valueDateTimedateTime
.... valuePeriodPeriod
... dataAbsentReason I0..1CodeableConceptWhy the result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

... interpretation 0..*CodeableConceptHigh, low, normal, etc.
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.


... note 0..*AnnotationComments about the observation
... bodySite 0..1CodeableConceptObserved body part
Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.

... method 0..1CodeableConceptHow it was done
Binding: ObservationMethods (example): Methods for simple observations.

... specimen 0..1Reference(Specimen)Specimen used for this observation
... device 0..1Reference(Device | DeviceMetric)(Measurement) Device
... referenceRange I0..*BackboneElementProvides guide for interpretation
obs-3: Must have at least a low or a high or text
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... low I0..1SimpleQuantityLow Range, if relevant
.... high I0..1SimpleQuantityHigh Range, if relevant
.... type 0..1CodeableConceptReference range qualifier
Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes (preferred): Code for the meaning of a reference range.

.... appliesTo 0..*CodeableConceptReference range population
Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes (example): Codes identifying the population the reference range applies to.


.... age 0..1RangeApplicable age range, if relevant
.... text 0..1stringText based reference range in an observation
... hasMember Σ0..*Reference(Observation | QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence)Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
... derivedFrom Σ0..*Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence)Related measurements the observation is made from
... component Σ0..*BackboneElementComponent results
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... code Σ1..1CodeableConceptType of component observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.

.... value[x] Σ0..1Actual component result
..... valueQuantityQuantity
..... valueCodeableConceptCodeableConcept
..... valueStringstring
..... valueBooleanboolean
..... valueIntegerinteger
..... valueRangeRange
..... valueRatioRatio
..... valueSampledDataSampledData
..... valueTimetime
..... valueDateTimedateTime
..... valuePeriodPeriod
.... dataAbsentReason I0..1CodeableConceptWhy the component result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

.... interpretation 0..*CodeableConceptHigh, low, normal, etc.
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.


.... referenceRange 0..*See referenceRange (Observation)Provides guide for interpretation of component result

doco Documentation for this format

 

Other representations of profile: CSV, Excel, Schematron

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet
Observation.languagepreferredCommonLanguages
Max Binding: AllLanguages
Observation.statusrequiredObservationStatus
Observation.categorypreferredObservationCategoryCodes
Observation.codeexampleLOINCCodes
Observation.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
Observation.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes
Observation.bodySiteexampleSNOMEDCTBodyStructures
Observation.methodexampleObservationMethods
Observation.referenceRange.typepreferredObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes
Observation.referenceRange.appliesToexampleObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes
Observation.component.codeexampleLOINCCodes
Observation.component.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
Observation.component.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes

Constraints

IdPathDetailsRequirements
dom-2ObservationIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3ObservationIf 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-4ObservationIf 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-5ObservationIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6ObservationA resource should have narrative for robust management
: text.`div`.exists()
obs-6ObservationdataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present
: dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7ObservationIf 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()
ele-1Observation.metaAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1Observation.implicitRulesAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1Observation.languageAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1Observation.textAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1Observation.extensionAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1Observation.extensionMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()
ele-1Observation.modifierExtensionAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1Observation.modifierExtensionMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()
ele-1Observation.identifierAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1Observation.basedOnAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1Observation.partOfAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1Observation.statusAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1Observation.categoryAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1Observation.codeAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1Observation.subjectAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1Observation.focusAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1Observation.encounterAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1Observation.effective[x]All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1Observation.issuedAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1Observation.performerAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1Observation.value[x]All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1Observation.dataAbsentReasonAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1Observation.interpretationAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1Observation.noteAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1Observation.bodySiteAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1Observation.methodAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1Observation.specimenAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1Observation.deviceAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1Observation.referenceRangeAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
obs-3Observation.referenceRangeMust have at least a low or a high or text
: low.exists() or high.exists() or text.exists()
ele-1Observation.referenceRange.extensionAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1Observation.referenceRange.extensionMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()
ele-1Observation.referenceRange.modifierExtensionAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1Observation.referenceRange.modifierExtensionMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()
ele-1Observation.referenceRange.lowAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1Observation.referenceRange.highAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1Observation.referenceRange.typeAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1Observation.referenceRange.appliesToAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1Observation.referenceRange.ageAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1Observation.referenceRange.textAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1Observation.hasMemberAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1Observation.derivedFromAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1Observation.componentAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1Observation.component.extensionAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1Observation.component.extensionMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()
ele-1Observation.component.modifierExtensionAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1Observation.component.modifierExtensionMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()
ele-1Observation.component.codeAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1Observation.component.value[x]All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1Observation.component.dataAbsentReasonAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1Observation.component.interpretationAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ele-1Observation.component.referenceRangeAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())