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Packagehl7.fhir.eu.imaging-r5
Resource TypeStructureDefinition
IdStructureDefinition-EHDSObservation.json
FHIR VersionR5
Sourcehttps://build.fhir.org/ig/hl7-eu/imaging-r5/StructureDefinition-EHDSObservation.html
URLhttps://www.xt-ehr.eu/specifications/fhir/StructureDefinition/EHDSObservation
Version0.1.0
Statusdraft
Date2025-08-05T08:51:00+00:00
NameEHDSObservation
TitleObservation model
Realmeu
Authorityhl7
DescriptionEHDS refined base model for Observation information
CopyrightCopyright HL7 Europe. Licensed under Creative Commons public domain (CC0 1.0).
Typehttps://www.xt-ehr.eu/specifications/fhir/StructureDefinition/EHDSObservation
Kindlogical

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EHDSDischargeReportDischarge Report model
EHDSEncounterEncounter model
EHDSEpisodeOfCareEpisode of care model
EHDSImagingReportImaging report model
EHDSLaboratoryObservationLaboratory observation model
EHDSLaboratoryOrderBodyLaboratory order body model
EHDSLaboratoryReportLaboratory report model
EHDSLaboratoryReportBodyLaboratory report body model
EHDSMedicationAdministrationMedication administration model
EHDSObservationObservation model
EHDSPatientSummaryPatient summary model
EHDSProcedureProcedure model
EHDSServiceRequestService request model
EHDSSocialHistorySocial history model

Resources that this resource uses

StructureDefinition
EHDSBodyStructureBody structure model
EHDSDataSetDataSet model
EHDSDeviceDevice model
EHDSHealthProfessionalHealth professional model
EHDSImagingStudyImaging study model
EHDSLaboratoryObservationLaboratory observation model
EHDSLocationLocation model
EHDSObservationObservation model
EHDSOrganisationOrganisation model
EHDSPatientPatient model
EHDSPatientAnimalPatient Animal model
EHDSProcedureProcedure model
EHDSServiceRequestService request model

Narrative

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Generated Narrative: StructureDefinition EHDSObservation

Language: en

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. EHDSObservation 0..*EHDSDataSetObservation model

Elements defined in Ancestors:header, presentedForm
Instances of this logical model can be the target of a Reference
... header
.... subject 1..1EHDSPatientPatient who is receiving health care. This patient might be different from the direct subject of the observation.
.... status 1..1CodeableConceptStatus of the resource
Binding Description: (preferred): HL7 Observation status
.... directSubject[x] 0..1The direct subject of the observation if different from the patient (subject of care), e.g. an observation of an implanted device
..... directSubjectEHDSPatientEHDSPatient
..... directSubjectEHDSPatientAnimalEHDSPatientAnimal
..... directSubjectEHDSLocationEHDSLocation
..... directSubjectEHDSDeviceEHDSDevice
..... directSubjectEHDSHealthProfessionalEHDSHealthProfessional
..... directSubjectEHDSOrganisationEHDSOrganisation
..... directSubjectEHDSProcedureEHDSProcedure
... observationDate[x] 1..1Clinically relevant time or time period for the observation
.... observationDateDateTimedateTime
.... observationDatePeriodPeriod
... code 1..1CodeableConceptObservation code
Binding Description: (preferred): LOINC, NPU, SNOMED CT
... originalName 0..1stringOriginal (conventional) name of the observation
... method 0..1CodeableConceptObservation method
Binding Description: (preferred): SNOMED CT
... order 0..1EHDSServiceRequestIdentifies order and order placer this observation belongs to
... performer 0..1EHDSHealthProfessionalPerformer
... anatomicLocation 0..1EHDSBodyStructureAnatomic location and laterality where the observation was performed.
... result 0..1BaseResult of the observation including text, numeric and coded results of the measurement and measurement uncertainty. Content of the observation result will vary according to the type of the observation.
.... value[x] 1..1Observation result value according to the type of observation
Binding Description: (preferred): UCUM for units, SNOMED CT for coded results
..... valueStringstring
..... valueQuantityQuantity
..... valueRangeRange
..... valueCodeableConceptCodeableConcept
.... uncertainty 0..1BaseMeasurement uncertainty type and interval if needed.
... dataAbsentReason 0..1CodeableConceptProvides a reason why the expected value in the element Observation.value[x] is missing.
Binding Description: (preferred): HL7 Data absent reason
... referenceRange 0..*BaseReference range, multiple reference ranges of different types culd by provided. Provides guide for interpretation of result.
... interpretation 0..*CodeableConceptInformation about reference intervals and result interpretation.
Binding Description: (preferred): SNOMED CT, HL7 ObservationInterpretation
... resultDescription 0..1stringComments and narrative representation of the observation result and findings.
... component 0..*BaseComponent in case the observation consists of multiple sub-observations (e.g. blood pressure).
.... code 1..1CodeableConceptCode representing the observation using the agreed code systems.
Binding Description: (preferred): LOINC, NPU, SNOMED CT
.... result 0..1BaseResult of the observation including text, numeric and coded results of the measurement and measurement uncertainty. Content of the observation result will vary according to the type of the observation.
..... value[x] 1..1Observation result value according to the type of observation
...... valueStringstring
...... valueQuantityQuantity
...... valueRangeRange
...... valueCodeableConceptCodeableConcept
..... uncertainty 0..1BaseMeasurement uncertainty type and interval if needed.
.... dataAbsentReason 0..1CodeableConceptProvides a reason why the expected value in the element Observation.value[x] is missing.
Binding Description: (preferred): HL7 Data absent reason
.... referenceRange 0..*BaseReference range, multiple reference ranges of different types culd by provided. Provides guide for interpretation of result.
.... interpretation 0..*CodeableConceptInformation about reference intervals and result interpretation.
Binding Description: (preferred): SNOMED CT, HL7 ObservationInterpretation
... derivedFrom[x] 0..*Reference to the related resource from which the observation has been made. For example, a calculated anion gap or a fetal measurement based on an ultrasound image.
.... derivedFromEHDSObservationEHDSObservation
.... derivedFromEHDSLaboratoryObservationEHDSLaboratoryObservation
.... derivedFromEHDSImagingStudyEHDSImagingStudy
... triggeredBy[x] 0..*References to the observation(s) that triggered the performance of this observation.
.... triggeredByEHDSLaboratoryObservationEHDSLaboratoryObservation
.... triggeredByEHDSObservationEHDSObservation
... hasMember[x] 0..*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.
.... hasMemberEHDSLaboratoryObservationEHDSLaboratoryObservation
.... hasMemberEHDSObservationEHDSObservation

doco Documentation for this format

Source1

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  "language": "en",
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    "div": "<!-- snip (see above) -->"
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  "version": "0.1.0",
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  "title": "Observation model",
  "status": "draft",
  "date": "2025-08-05T08:51:00+00:00",
  "publisher": "HL7 Europe",
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  ],
  "copyright": "Copyright HL7 Europe. Licensed under Creative Commons public domain (CC0 1.0).",
  "fhirVersion": "5.0.0",
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      },
      {
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        "path": "EHDSObservation.header.subject",
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          "min": 1,
          "max": "1"
        },
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          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "id": "EHDSObservation.header.identifier",
        "path": "EHDSObservation.header.identifier",
        "short": "Business identifier for the object",
        "definition": "Business identifier for the object",
        "min": 0,
        "max": "*",
        "base": {
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          "min": 0,
          "max": "*"
        },
        "type": [
          {
            "code": "Identifier"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "id": "EHDSObservation.header.authorship",
        "path": "EHDSObservation.header.authorship",
        "short": "Authorship",
        "definition": "Resource authoring details",
        "min": 1,
        "max": "*",
        "base": {
          "path": "EHDSDataSet.header.authorship",
          "min": 1,
          "max": "*"
        },
        "type": [
          {
            "code": "Base"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "id": "EHDSObservation.header.authorship.author[x]",
        "path": "EHDSObservation.header.authorship.author[x]",
        "short": "Author",
        "definition": "Author(s) by whom the resource was/were authored. Multiple authors could be provided.",
        "min": 1,
        "max": "1",
        "base": {
          "path": "EHDSDataSet.header.authorship.author[x]",
          "min": 1,
          "max": "1"
        },
        "type": [
          {
            "code": "https://www.xt-ehr.eu/specifications/fhir/StructureDefinition/EHDSHealthProfessional"
          },
          {
            "code": "https://www.xt-ehr.eu/specifications/fhir/StructureDefinition/EHDSOrganisation"
          },
          {
            "code": "https://www.xt-ehr.eu/specifications/fhir/StructureDefinition/EHDSDevice"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "id": "EHDSObservation.header.authorship.datetime",
        "path": "EHDSObservation.header.authorship.datetime",
        "short": "Date and time of authoring/issuing",
        "definition": "Date and time of the issuing the document/resource by its author.",
        "min": 1,
        "max": "1",
        "base": {
          "path": "EHDSDataSet.header.authorship.datetime",
          "min": 1,
          "max": "1"
        },
        "type": [
          {
            "code": "dateTime"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "id": "EHDSObservation.header.lastUpdate",
        "path": "EHDSObservation.header.lastUpdate",
        "short": "Date and time of the last update to the resource",
        "definition": "Date and time of the last update to the document/information",
        "min": 0,
        "max": "1",
        "base": {
          "path": "EHDSDataSet.header.lastUpdate",
          "min": 0,
          "max": "1"
        },
        "type": [
          {
            "code": "dateTime"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "id": "EHDSObservation.header.status",
        "path": "EHDSObservation.header.status",
        "short": "Status of the resource",
        "definition": "Status of the resource",
        "min": 1,
        "max": "1",
        "base": {
          "path": "EHDSDataSet.header.status",
          "min": 1,
          "max": "1"
        },
        "type": [
          {
            "code": "CodeableConcept"
          }
        ],
        "binding": {
          "strength": "preferred",
          "description": "HL7 Observation status"
        }
      },
      {
        "id": "EHDSObservation.header.statusReason[x]",
        "path": "EHDSObservation.header.statusReason[x]",
        "short": "Reason for the current status of the resource.",
        "definition": "Reason for the current status of the resource.",
        "min": 0,
        "max": "1",
        "base": {
          "path": "EHDSDataSet.header.statusReason[x]",
          "min": 0,
          "max": "1"
        },
        "type": [
          {
            "code": "CodeableConcept"
          },
          {
            "code": "string"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "id": "EHDSObservation.header.language",
        "path": "EHDSObservation.header.language",
        "short": "Language",
        "definition": "Language in which the resource is written. Language is expressed by the IETF language tag.",
        "min": 0,
        "max": "1",
        "base": {
          "path": "EHDSDataSet.header.language",
          "min": 0,
          "max": "1"
        },
        "type": [
          {
            "code": "CodeableConcept"
          }
        ],
        "binding": {
          "strength": "preferred",
          "description": "BCP 47"
        }
      },
      {
        "id": "EHDSObservation.header.version",
        "path": "EHDSObservation.header.version",
        "short": "Version",
        "definition": "Business version of the resource.",
        "min": 0,
        "max": "1",
        "base": {
          "path": "EHDSDataSet.header.version",
          "min": 0,
          "max": "1"
        },
        "type": [
          {
            "code": "string"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "id": "EHDSObservation.presentedForm",
        "path": "EHDSObservation.presentedForm",
        "short": "A narrative easy-to-read representation of the full data set, e.g. PDF-version of a document",
        "definition": "A narrative easy-to-read representation of the full data set, e.g. PDF-version of a document",
        "min": 0,
        "max": "*",
        "base": {
          "path": "EHDSDataSet.presentedForm",
          "min": 0,
          "max": "*"
        },
        "type": [
          {
            "code": "https://www.xt-ehr.eu/specifications/fhir/StructureDefinition/EHDSAttachment"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "id": "EHDSObservation.header.directSubject[x]",
        "path": "EHDSObservation.header.directSubject[x]",
        "short": "The direct subject of the observation if different from the patient (subject of care), e.g. an observation of an implanted device",
        "definition": "The direct subject of the observation if different from the patient (subject of care), e.g. an observation of an implanted device",
        "min": 0,
        "max": "1",
        "base": {
          "path": "EHDSObservation.header.directSubject[x]",
          "min": 0,
          "max": "1"
        },
        "type": [
          {
            "code": "https://www.xt-ehr.eu/specifications/fhir/StructureDefinition/EHDSPatient"
          },
          {
            "code": "https://www.xt-ehr.eu/specifications/fhir/StructureDefinition/EHDSPatientAnimal"
          },
          {
            "code": "https://www.xt-ehr.eu/specifications/fhir/StructureDefinition/EHDSLocation"
          },
          {
            "code": "https://www.xt-ehr.eu/specifications/fhir/StructureDefinition/EHDSDevice"
          },
          {
            "code": "https://www.xt-ehr.eu/specifications/fhir/StructureDefinition/EHDSHealthProfessional"
          },
          {
            "code": "https://www.xt-ehr.eu/specifications/fhir/StructureDefinition/EHDSOrganisation"
          },
          {
            "code": "https://www.xt-ehr.eu/specifications/fhir/StructureDefinition/EHDSProcedure"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "id": "EHDSObservation.observationDate[x]",
        "path": "EHDSObservation.observationDate[x]",
        "short": "Clinically relevant time or time period for the observation",
        "definition": "Clinically relevant time or time period for the observation",
        "min": 1,
        "max": "1",
        "base": {
          "path": "EHDSObservation.observationDate[x]",
          "min": 1,
          "max": "1"
        },
        "type": [
          {
            "code": "dateTime"
          },
          {
            "code": "Period"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "id": "EHDSObservation.code",
        "path": "EHDSObservation.code",
        "short": "Observation code",
        "definition": "Code representing the observation using the agreed code systems.",
        "min": 1,
        "max": "1",
        "base": {
          "path": "EHDSObservation.code",
          "min": 1,
          "max": "1"
        },
        "type": [
          {
            "code": "CodeableConcept"
          }
        ],
        "binding": {
          "strength": "preferred",
          "description": "LOINC, NPU, SNOMED CT"
        }
      },
      {
        "id": "EHDSObservation.originalName",
        "path": "EHDSObservation.originalName",
        "short": "Original (conventional) name of the observation",
        "definition": "Original (conventional) name of the observation",
        "min": 0,
        "max": "1",
        "base": {
          "path": "EHDSObservation.originalName",
          "min": 0,
          "max": "1"
        },
        "type": [
          {
            "code": "string"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "id": "EHDSObservation.method",
        "path": "EHDSObservation.method",
        "short": "Observation method",
        "definition": "Observation method (measurement principle) to obtain the result.",
        "min": 0,
        "max": "1",
        "base": {
          "path": "EHDSObservation.method",
          "min": 0,
          "max": "1"
        },
        "type": [
          {
            "code": "CodeableConcept"
          }
        ],
        "binding": {
          "strength": "preferred",
          "description": "SNOMED CT"
        }
      },
      {
        "id": "EHDSObservation.order",
        "path": "EHDSObservation.order",
        "short": "Identifies order and order placer this observation belongs to",
        "definition": "Identifies order and order placer this observation belongs to",
        "min": 0,
        "max": "1",
        "base": {
          "path": "EHDSObservation.order",
          "min": 0,
          "max": "1"
        },
        "type": [
          {
            "code": "https://www.xt-ehr.eu/specifications/fhir/StructureDefinition/EHDSServiceRequest"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "id": "EHDSObservation.performer",
        "path": "EHDSObservation.performer",
        "short": "Performer",
        "definition": "Performer",
        "min": 0,
        "max": "1",
        "base": {
          "path": "EHDSObservation.performer",
          "min": 0,
          "max": "1"
        },
        "type": [
          {
            "code": "https://www.xt-ehr.eu/specifications/fhir/StructureDefinition/EHDSHealthProfessional"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "id": "EHDSObservation.anatomicLocation",
        "path": "EHDSObservation.anatomicLocation",
        "short": "Anatomic location and laterality where the observation was performed.",
        "definition": "Anatomic location and laterality where the observation was performed.",
        "min": 0,
        "max": "1",
        "base": {
          "path": "EHDSObservation.anatomicLocation",
          "min": 0,
          "max": "1"
        },
        "type": [
          {
            "code": "https://www.xt-ehr.eu/specifications/fhir/StructureDefinition/EHDSBodyStructure"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "id": "EHDSObservation.result",
        "path": "EHDSObservation.result",
        "short": "Result of the observation including text, numeric and coded results of the measurement and measurement uncertainty. Content of the observation result will vary according to the type of the observation.",
        "definition": "Result of the observation including text, numeric and coded results of the measurement and measurement uncertainty. Content of the observation result will vary according to the type of the observation.",
        "min": 0,
        "max": "1",
        "base": {
          "path": "EHDSObservation.result",
          "min": 0,
          "max": "1"
        },
        "type": [
          {
            "code": "Base"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "id": "EHDSObservation.result.value[x]",
        "path": "EHDSObservation.result.value[x]",
        "short": "Observation result value according to the type of observation",
        "definition": "Observation result value according to the type of observation",
        "min": 1,
        "max": "1",
        "base": {
          "path": "EHDSObservation.result.value[x]",
          "min": 1,
          "max": "1"
        },
        "type": [
          {
            "code": "string"
          },
          {
            "code": "Quantity"
          },
          {
            "code": "Range"
          },
          {
            "code": "CodeableConcept"
          }
        ],
        "binding": {
          "strength": "preferred",
          "description": "UCUM for units, SNOMED CT for coded results"
        }
      },
      {
        "id": "EHDSObservation.result.uncertainty",
        "path": "EHDSObservation.result.uncertainty",
        "short": "Measurement uncertainty type and interval if needed.",
        "definition": "Measurement uncertainty type and interval if needed.",
        "min": 0,
        "max": "1",
        "base": {
          "path": "EHDSObservation.result.uncertainty",
          "min": 0,
          "max": "1"
        },
        "type": [
          {
            "code": "Base"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "id": "EHDSObservation.dataAbsentReason",
        "path": "EHDSObservation.dataAbsentReason",
        "short": "Provides a reason why the expected value in the element Observation.value[x] is missing.",
        "definition": "Provides a reason why the expected value in the element Observation.value[x] is missing.",
        "min": 0,
        "max": "1",
        "base": {
          "path": "EHDSObservation.dataAbsentReason",
          "min": 0,
          "max": "1"
        },
        "type": [
          {
            "code": "CodeableConcept"
          }
        ],
        "binding": {
          "strength": "preferred",
          "description": "HL7 Data absent reason"
        }
      },
      {
        "id": "EHDSObservation.referenceRange",
        "path": "EHDSObservation.referenceRange",
        "short": "Reference range, multiple reference ranges of different types culd by provided. Provides guide for interpretation of result.",
        "definition": "Reference range, multiple reference ranges of different types culd by provided. Provides guide for interpretation of result.",
        "comment": "Reference ranges are usually implied only for a numeric scale type. Use of the same units for reference range and value is implied.",
        "min": 0,
        "max": "*",
        "base": {
          "path": "EHDSObservation.referenceRange",
          "min": 0,
          "max": "*"
        },
        "type": [
          {
            "code": "Base"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "id": "EHDSObservation.interpretation",
        "path": "EHDSObservation.interpretation",
        "short": "Information about reference intervals and result interpretation.",
        "definition": "Information about reference intervals and result interpretation.",
        "min": 0,
        "max": "*",
        "base": {
          "path": "EHDSObservation.interpretation",
          "min": 0,
          "max": "*"
        },
        "type": [
          {
            "code": "CodeableConcept"
          }
        ],
        "binding": {
          "strength": "preferred",
          "description": "SNOMED CT, HL7 ObservationInterpretation"
        }
      },
      {
        "id": "EHDSObservation.resultDescription",
        "path": "EHDSObservation.resultDescription",
        "short": "Comments and narrative representation of the observation result and findings.",
        "definition": "Comments and narrative representation of the observation result and findings.",
        "min": 0,
        "max": "1",
        "base": {
          "path": "EHDSObservation.resultDescription",
          "min": 0,
          "max": "1"
        },
        "type": [
          {
            "code": "string"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "id": "EHDSObservation.component",
        "path": "EHDSObservation.component",
        "short": "Component in case the observation consists of multiple sub-observations (e.g. blood pressure).",
        "definition": "Component in case the observation consists of multiple sub-observations (e.g. blood pressure).",
        "min": 0,
        "max": "*",
        "base": {
          "path": "EHDSObservation.component",
          "min": 0,
          "max": "*"
        },
        "type": [
          {
            "code": "Base"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "id": "EHDSObservation.component.code",
        "path": "EHDSObservation.component.code",
        "short": "Code representing the observation using the agreed code systems.",
        "definition": "Code representing the observation using the agreed code systems.",
        "min": 1,
        "max": "1",
        "base": {
          "path": "EHDSObservation.component.code",
          "min": 1,
          "max": "1"
        },
        "type": [
          {
            "code": "CodeableConcept"
          }
        ],
        "binding": {
          "strength": "preferred",
          "description": "LOINC, NPU, SNOMED CT"
        }
      },
      {
        "id": "EHDSObservation.component.result",
        "path": "EHDSObservation.component.result",
        "short": "Result of the observation including text, numeric and coded results of the measurement and measurement uncertainty. Content of the observation result will vary according to the type of the observation.",
        "definition": "Result of the observation including text, numeric and coded results of the measurement and measurement uncertainty. Content of the observation result will vary according to the type of the observation.",
        "min": 0,
        "max": "1",
        "base": {
          "path": "EHDSObservation.component.result",
          "min": 0,
          "max": "1"
        },
        "type": [
          {
            "code": "Base"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "id": "EHDSObservation.component.result.value[x]",
        "path": "EHDSObservation.component.result.value[x]",
        "short": "Observation result value according to the type of observation",
        "definition": "Observation result value according to the type of observation",
        "min": 1,
        "max": "1",
        "base": {
          "path": "EHDSObservation.component.result.value[x]",
          "min": 1,
          "max": "1"
        },
        "type": [
          {
            "code": "string"
          },
          {
            "code": "Quantity"
          },
          {
            "code": "Range"
          },
          {
            "code": "CodeableConcept"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "id": "EHDSObservation.component.result.uncertainty",
        "path": "EHDSObservation.component.result.uncertainty",
        "short": "Measurement uncertainty type and interval if needed.",
        "definition": "Measurement uncertainty type and interval if needed.",
        "min": 0,
        "max": "1",
        "base": {
          "path": "EHDSObservation.component.result.uncertainty",
          "min": 0,
          "max": "1"
        },
        "type": [
          {
            "code": "Base"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "id": "EHDSObservation.component.dataAbsentReason",
        "path": "EHDSObservation.component.dataAbsentReason",
        "short": "Provides a reason why the expected value in the element Observation.value[x] is missing.",
        "definition": "Provides a reason why the expected value in the element Observation.value[x] is missing.",
        "min": 0,
        "max": "1",
        "base": {
          "path": "EHDSObservation.component.dataAbsentReason",
          "min": 0,
          "max": "1"
        },
        "type": [
          {
            "code": "CodeableConcept"
          }
        ],
        "binding": {
          "strength": "preferred",
          "description": "HL7 Data absent reason"
        }
      },
      {
        "id": "EHDSObservation.component.referenceRange",
        "path": "EHDSObservation.component.referenceRange",
        "short": "Reference range, multiple reference ranges of different types culd by provided. Provides guide for interpretation of result.",
        "definition": "Reference range, multiple reference ranges of different types culd by provided. Provides guide for interpretation of result.",
        "comment": "Reference ranges are usually implied only for a numeric scale type. Use of the same units for reference range and value is implied.",
        "min": 0,
        "max": "*",
        "base": {
          "path": "EHDSObservation.component.referenceRange",
          "min": 0,
          "max": "*"
        },
        "type": [
          {
            "code": "Base"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "id": "EHDSObservation.component.interpretation",
        "path": "EHDSObservation.component.interpretation",
        "short": "Information about reference intervals and result interpretation.",
        "definition": "Information about reference intervals and result interpretation.",
        "min": 0,
        "max": "*",
        "base": {
          "path": "EHDSObservation.component.interpretation",
          "min": 0,
          "max": "*"
        },
        "type": [
          {
            "code": "CodeableConcept"
          }
        ],
        "binding": {
          "strength": "preferred",
          "description": "SNOMED CT, HL7 ObservationInterpretation"
        }
      },
      {
        "id": "EHDSObservation.derivedFrom[x]",
        "path": "EHDSObservation.derivedFrom[x]",
        "short": "Reference to the related resource from which the observation has been made. For example, a calculated anion gap or a fetal measurement based on an ultrasound image.",
        "definition": "Reference to the related resource from which the observation has been made. For example, a calculated anion gap or a fetal measurement based on an ultrasound image.",
        "min": 0,
        "max": "*",
        "base": {
          "path": "EHDSObservation.derivedFrom[x]",
          "min": 0,
          "max": "*"
        },
        "type": [
          {
            "code": "https://www.xt-ehr.eu/specifications/fhir/StructureDefinition/EHDSObservation"
          },
          {
            "code": "https://www.xt-ehr.eu/specifications/fhir/StructureDefinition/EHDSLaboratoryObservation"
          },
          {
            "code": "https://www.xt-ehr.eu/specifications/fhir/StructureDefinition/EHDSImagingStudy"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "id": "EHDSObservation.triggeredBy[x]",
        "path": "EHDSObservation.triggeredBy[x]",
        "short": "References to the observation(s) that triggered the performance of this observation.",
        "definition": "References to the observation(s) that triggered the performance of this observation.",
        "min": 0,
        "max": "*",
        "base": {
          "path": "EHDSObservation.triggeredBy[x]",
          "min": 0,
          "max": "*"
        },
        "type": [
          {
            "code": "https://www.xt-ehr.eu/specifications/fhir/StructureDefinition/EHDSLaboratoryObservation"
          },
          {
            "code": "https://www.xt-ehr.eu/specifications/fhir/StructureDefinition/EHDSObservation"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "id": "EHDSObservation.hasMember[x]",
        "path": "EHDSObservation.hasMember[x]",
        "short": "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.",
        "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.",
        "min": 0,
        "max": "*",
        "base": {
          "path": "EHDSObservation.hasMember[x]",
          "min": 0,
          "max": "*"
        },
        "type": [
          {
            "code": "https://www.xt-ehr.eu/specifications/fhir/StructureDefinition/EHDSLaboratoryObservation"
          },
          {
            "code": "https://www.xt-ehr.eu/specifications/fhir/StructureDefinition/EHDSObservation"
          }
        ]
      }
    ]
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        "id": "EHDSObservation",
        "path": "EHDSObservation",
        "short": "Observation model",
        "definition": "EHDS refined base model for Observation information"
      },
      {
        "id": "EHDSObservation.header.subject",
        "path": "EHDSObservation.header.subject",
        "short": "Patient who is receiving health care. This patient might be different from the direct subject of the observation."
      },
      {
        "id": "EHDSObservation.header.status",
        "path": "EHDSObservation.header.status",
        "binding": {
          "strength": "preferred",
          "description": "HL7 Observation status"
        }
      },
      {
        "id": "EHDSObservation.header.directSubject[x]",
        "path": "EHDSObservation.header.directSubject[x]",
        "short": "The direct subject of the observation if different from the patient (subject of care), e.g. an observation of an implanted device",
        "definition": "The direct subject of the observation if different from the patient (subject of care), e.g. an observation of an implanted device",
        "min": 0,
        "max": "1",
        "type": [
          {
            "code": "https://www.xt-ehr.eu/specifications/fhir/StructureDefinition/EHDSPatient"
          },
          {
            "code": "https://www.xt-ehr.eu/specifications/fhir/StructureDefinition/EHDSPatientAnimal"
          },
          {
            "code": "https://www.xt-ehr.eu/specifications/fhir/StructureDefinition/EHDSLocation"
          },
          {
            "code": "https://www.xt-ehr.eu/specifications/fhir/StructureDefinition/EHDSDevice"
          },
          {
            "code": "https://www.xt-ehr.eu/specifications/fhir/StructureDefinition/EHDSHealthProfessional"
          },
          {
            "code": "https://www.xt-ehr.eu/specifications/fhir/StructureDefinition/EHDSOrganisation"
          },
          {
            "code": "https://www.xt-ehr.eu/specifications/fhir/StructureDefinition/EHDSProcedure"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "id": "EHDSObservation.observationDate[x]",
        "path": "EHDSObservation.observationDate[x]",
        "short": "Clinically relevant time or time period for the observation",
        "definition": "Clinically relevant time or time period for the observation",
        "min": 1,
        "max": "1",
        "type": [
          {
            "code": "dateTime"
          },
          {
            "code": "Period"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "id": "EHDSObservation.code",
        "path": "EHDSObservation.code",
        "short": "Observation code",
        "definition": "Code representing the observation using the agreed code systems.",
        "min": 1,
        "max": "1",
        "type": [
          {
            "code": "CodeableConcept"
          }
        ],
        "binding": {
          "strength": "preferred",
          "description": "LOINC, NPU, SNOMED CT"
        }
      },
      {
        "id": "EHDSObservation.originalName",
        "path": "EHDSObservation.originalName",
        "short": "Original (conventional) name of the observation",
        "definition": "Original (conventional) name of the observation",
        "min": 0,
        "max": "1",
        "type": [
          {
            "code": "string"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "id": "EHDSObservation.method",
        "path": "EHDSObservation.method",
        "short": "Observation method",
        "definition": "Observation method (measurement principle) to obtain the result.",
        "min": 0,
        "max": "1",
        "type": [
          {
            "code": "CodeableConcept"
          }
        ],
        "binding": {
          "strength": "preferred",
          "description": "SNOMED CT"
        }
      },
      {
        "id": "EHDSObservation.order",
        "path": "EHDSObservation.order",
        "short": "Identifies order and order placer this observation belongs to",
        "definition": "Identifies order and order placer this observation belongs to",
        "min": 0,
        "max": "1",
        "type": [
          {
            "code": "https://www.xt-ehr.eu/specifications/fhir/StructureDefinition/EHDSServiceRequest"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "id": "EHDSObservation.performer",
        "path": "EHDSObservation.performer",
        "short": "Performer",
        "definition": "Performer",
        "min": 0,
        "max": "1",
        "type": [
          {
            "code": "https://www.xt-ehr.eu/specifications/fhir/StructureDefinition/EHDSHealthProfessional"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "id": "EHDSObservation.anatomicLocation",
        "path": "EHDSObservation.anatomicLocation",
        "short": "Anatomic location and laterality where the observation was performed.",
        "definition": "Anatomic location and laterality where the observation was performed.",
        "min": 0,
        "max": "1",
        "type": [
          {
            "code": "https://www.xt-ehr.eu/specifications/fhir/StructureDefinition/EHDSBodyStructure"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "id": "EHDSObservation.result",
        "path": "EHDSObservation.result",
        "short": "Result of the observation including text, numeric and coded results of the measurement and measurement uncertainty. Content of the observation result will vary according to the type of the observation.",
        "definition": "Result of the observation including text, numeric and coded results of the measurement and measurement uncertainty. Content of the observation result will vary according to the type of the observation.",
        "min": 0,
        "max": "1",
        "type": [
          {
            "code": "Base"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "id": "EHDSObservation.result.value[x]",
        "path": "EHDSObservation.result.value[x]",
        "short": "Observation result value according to the type of observation",
        "definition": "Observation result value according to the type of observation",
        "min": 1,
        "max": "1",
        "type": [
          {
            "code": "string"
          },
          {
            "code": "Quantity"
          },
          {
            "code": "Range"
          },
          {
            "code": "CodeableConcept"
          }
        ],
        "binding": {
          "strength": "preferred",
          "description": "UCUM for units, SNOMED CT for coded results"
        }
      },
      {
        "id": "EHDSObservation.result.uncertainty",
        "path": "EHDSObservation.result.uncertainty",
        "short": "Measurement uncertainty type and interval if needed.",
        "definition": "Measurement uncertainty type and interval if needed.",
        "min": 0,
        "max": "1",
        "type": [
          {
            "code": "Base"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "id": "EHDSObservation.dataAbsentReason",
        "path": "EHDSObservation.dataAbsentReason",
        "short": "Provides a reason why the expected value in the element Observation.value[x] is missing.",
        "definition": "Provides a reason why the expected value in the element Observation.value[x] is missing.",
        "min": 0,
        "max": "1",
        "type": [
          {
            "code": "CodeableConcept"
          }
        ],
        "binding": {
          "strength": "preferred",
          "description": "HL7 Data absent reason"
        }
      },
      {
        "id": "EHDSObservation.referenceRange",
        "path": "EHDSObservation.referenceRange",
        "short": "Reference range, multiple reference ranges of different types culd by provided. Provides guide for interpretation of result.",
        "definition": "Reference range, multiple reference ranges of different types culd by provided. Provides guide for interpretation of result.",
        "comment": "Reference ranges are usually implied only for a numeric scale type. Use of the same units for reference range and value is implied.",
        "min": 0,
        "max": "*",
        "type": [
          {
            "code": "Base"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "id": "EHDSObservation.interpretation",
        "path": "EHDSObservation.interpretation",
        "short": "Information about reference intervals and result interpretation.",
        "definition": "Information about reference intervals and result interpretation.",
        "min": 0,
        "max": "*",
        "type": [
          {
            "code": "CodeableConcept"
          }
        ],
        "binding": {
          "strength": "preferred",
          "description": "SNOMED CT, HL7 ObservationInterpretation"
        }
      },
      {
        "id": "EHDSObservation.resultDescription",
        "path": "EHDSObservation.resultDescription",
        "short": "Comments and narrative representation of the observation result and findings.",
        "definition": "Comments and narrative representation of the observation result and findings.",
        "min": 0,
        "max": "1",
        "type": [
          {
            "code": "string"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "id": "EHDSObservation.component",
        "path": "EHDSObservation.component",
        "short": "Component in case the observation consists of multiple sub-observations (e.g. blood pressure).",
        "definition": "Component in case the observation consists of multiple sub-observations (e.g. blood pressure).",
        "min": 0,
        "max": "*",
        "type": [
          {
            "code": "Base"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "id": "EHDSObservation.component.code",
        "path": "EHDSObservation.component.code",
        "short": "Code representing the observation using the agreed code systems.",
        "definition": "Code representing the observation using the agreed code systems.",
        "min": 1,
        "max": "1",
        "type": [
          {
            "code": "CodeableConcept"
          }
        ],
        "binding": {
          "strength": "preferred",
          "description": "LOINC, NPU, SNOMED CT"
        }
      },
      {
        "id": "EHDSObservation.component.result",
        "path": "EHDSObservation.component.result",
        "short": "Result of the observation including text, numeric and coded results of the measurement and measurement uncertainty. Content of the observation result will vary according to the type of the observation.",
        "definition": "Result of the observation including text, numeric and coded results of the measurement and measurement uncertainty. Content of the observation result will vary according to the type of the observation.",
        "min": 0,
        "max": "1",
        "type": [
          {
            "code": "Base"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "id": "EHDSObservation.component.result.value[x]",
        "path": "EHDSObservation.component.result.value[x]",
        "short": "Observation result value according to the type of observation",
        "definition": "Observation result value according to the type of observation",
        "min": 1,
        "max": "1",
        "type": [
          {
            "code": "string"
          },
          {
            "code": "Quantity"
          },
          {
            "code": "Range"
          },
          {
            "code": "CodeableConcept"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "id": "EHDSObservation.component.result.uncertainty",
        "path": "EHDSObservation.component.result.uncertainty",
        "short": "Measurement uncertainty type and interval if needed.",
        "definition": "Measurement uncertainty type and interval if needed.",
        "min": 0,
        "max": "1",
        "type": [
          {
            "code": "Base"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "id": "EHDSObservation.component.dataAbsentReason",
        "path": "EHDSObservation.component.dataAbsentReason",
        "short": "Provides a reason why the expected value in the element Observation.value[x] is missing.",
        "definition": "Provides a reason why the expected value in the element Observation.value[x] is missing.",
        "min": 0,
        "max": "1",
        "type": [
          {
            "code": "CodeableConcept"
          }
        ],
        "binding": {
          "strength": "preferred",
          "description": "HL7 Data absent reason"
        }
      },
      {
        "id": "EHDSObservation.component.referenceRange",
        "path": "EHDSObservation.component.referenceRange",
        "short": "Reference range, multiple reference ranges of different types culd by provided. Provides guide for interpretation of result.",
        "definition": "Reference range, multiple reference ranges of different types culd by provided. Provides guide for interpretation of result.",
        "comment": "Reference ranges are usually implied only for a numeric scale type. Use of the same units for reference range and value is implied.",
        "min": 0,
        "max": "*",
        "type": [
          {
            "code": "Base"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "id": "EHDSObservation.component.interpretation",
        "path": "EHDSObservation.component.interpretation",
        "short": "Information about reference intervals and result interpretation.",
        "definition": "Information about reference intervals and result interpretation.",
        "min": 0,
        "max": "*",
        "type": [
          {
            "code": "CodeableConcept"
          }
        ],
        "binding": {
          "strength": "preferred",
          "description": "SNOMED CT, HL7 ObservationInterpretation"
        }
      },
      {
        "id": "EHDSObservation.derivedFrom[x]",
        "path": "EHDSObservation.derivedFrom[x]",
        "short": "Reference to the related resource from which the observation has been made. For example, a calculated anion gap or a fetal measurement based on an ultrasound image.",
        "definition": "Reference to the related resource from which the observation has been made. For example, a calculated anion gap or a fetal measurement based on an ultrasound image.",
        "min": 0,
        "max": "*",
        "type": [
          {
            "code": "https://www.xt-ehr.eu/specifications/fhir/StructureDefinition/EHDSObservation"
          },
          {
            "code": "https://www.xt-ehr.eu/specifications/fhir/StructureDefinition/EHDSLaboratoryObservation"
          },
          {
            "code": "https://www.xt-ehr.eu/specifications/fhir/StructureDefinition/EHDSImagingStudy"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "id": "EHDSObservation.triggeredBy[x]",
        "path": "EHDSObservation.triggeredBy[x]",
        "short": "References to the observation(s) that triggered the performance of this observation.",
        "definition": "References to the observation(s) that triggered the performance of this observation.",
        "min": 0,
        "max": "*",
        "type": [
          {
            "code": "https://www.xt-ehr.eu/specifications/fhir/StructureDefinition/EHDSLaboratoryObservation"
          },
          {
            "code": "https://www.xt-ehr.eu/specifications/fhir/StructureDefinition/EHDSObservation"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "id": "EHDSObservation.hasMember[x]",
        "path": "EHDSObservation.hasMember[x]",
        "short": "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.",
        "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.",
        "min": 0,
        "max": "*",
        "type": [
          {
            "code": "https://www.xt-ehr.eu/specifications/fhir/StructureDefinition/EHDSLaboratoryObservation"
          },
          {
            "code": "https://www.xt-ehr.eu/specifications/fhir/StructureDefinition/EHDSObservation"
          }
        ]
      }
    ]
  }
}