Guide d'implémentation Fr Core
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Resource Profile: FR Core Observation Head Circum Profile

Official URL: https://hl7.fr/ig/fhir/core/StructureDefinition/fr-core-observation-head-circum Version: 2.2.0-ballot
Active as of 2025-10-22 Computable Name: FRCoreObservationHeadCircumProfile

French profile for Occipital-frontal circumference.

Profil HL7 Vital Signs Circonférence de la tête

Usages:

You can also check for usages in the FHIR IG Statistics

Formal Views of Profile Content

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

NomDrapeauxCard.TypeDescription et contraintes    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Observation C 0..* observation-headcircum FHIR Head Circumference Profile
Constraints: obs-6, obs-7, vs-2
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... Slices pour extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... extension:supportingInfo S 0..1 Reference(Resource) Other information that may be relevant to this event.
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/workflow-supportingInfo
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... Slices pour category S 1..* CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:coding.code, value:coding.system
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
.... category:VSCat S 1..1 CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
..... coding SΣ 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
...... system SΣ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
...... code SΣ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: vital-signs
... code SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Head Circumference
Binding: VitalSigns (extensible): This identifies the vital sign result type.
.... Slices pour coding Σ 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:code, value:system
..... coding:HeadCircumCode Σ 1..1 Coding Code defined by a terminology system
...... system Σ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
...... code Σ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 9843-4
... subject SΣ 1..1 Reference(FR Core Patient Profile) Who and/or what the observation is about
... encounter Σ 0..1 Reference(FR Core Encounter Profile) Healthcare event during which this observation is made
... effective[x] SΣC 1..1 Often just a dateTime for Vital Signs
Constraints: vs-1
.... effectiveDateTime dateTime
.... effectivePeriod Period
... performer Σ 0..* Reference(CareTeam | RelatedPerson | FR Core Practitioner Profile | PractitionerRole | FR Core Patient Profile | FR Core Organization Profile) Who is responsible for the observation
... Slices pour value[x] SΣC 0..1 Quantity Vital Signs value are recorded using the Quantity data type. For supporting observations such as Cuff size could use other datatypes such as CodeableConcept.
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
.... value[x]:valueQuantity SΣC 0..1 Quantity Vital Signs value are recorded using the Quantity data type. For supporting observations such as Cuff size could use other datatypes such as CodeableConcept.
..... value SΣ 1..1 decimal Numerical value (with implicit precision)
..... comparator ?!Σ 0..1 code < | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
Binding: QuantityComparator (required): How the Quantity should be understood and represented.
..... unit SΣ 1..1 string Unit representation
..... system SΣC 1..1 uri System that defines coded unit form
Fixed Value: http://unitsofmeasure.org
..... code SΣ 1..1 code Coded responses from the common UCUM units for vital signs value set.
Binding: BodyLengthUnits (required): Common UCUM units for body length measures such as Body Height and Head Circumference.
... dataAbsentReason SC 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
... component SΣC 0..* BackboneElement Used when reporting systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
Constraints: vs-3
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... code SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
Binding: VitalSigns (extensible): This identifies the vital sign result type.
.... value[x] SΣC 0..1 Vital Sign Value recorded with UCUM
Binding: VitalSignsUnits (extensible): Common UCUM units for recording Vital Signs.
..... valueQuantity Quantity
..... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
..... valueString string
..... valueBoolean boolean
..... valueInteger integer
..... valueRange Range
..... valueRatio Ratio
..... valueSampledData SampledData
..... valueTime time
..... valueDateTime dateTime
..... valuePeriod Period
.... dataAbsentReason SC 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the component result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

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Terminology Bindings

Path Statut Usage ValueSet Version Source
Observation.status Base required ObservationStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.category Base preferred Observation Category Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.category:VSCat Base preferred Observation Category Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.code Base extensible Vital Signs 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.value[x]:valueQuantity.​comparator Base required QuantityComparator 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.value[x]:valueQuantity.​code Base required Body Length Units 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.dataAbsentReason Base extensible DataAbsentReason 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​code Base extensible Vital Signs 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​value[x] Base extensible Vital Signs Units 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​dataAbsentReason Base extensible DataAbsentReason 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Observation If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Observation 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-4 error Observation 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-5 error Observation If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Observation A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()
obs-6 error Observation dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7 error Observation 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()
vs-1 error Observation.effective[x] if Observation.effective[x] is dateTime and has a value then that value shall be precise to the day $this is dateTime implies $this.toString().length() >= 10
vs-2 error Observation If there is no component or hasMember element then either a value[x] or a data absent reason must be present. (component.empty() and hasMember.empty()) implies (dataAbsentReason.exists() or value.exists())
vs-3 error Observation.component If there is no a value a data absent reason must be present value.exists() or dataAbsentReason.exists()

This structure is derived from observation-headcircum

NomDrapeauxCard.TypeDescription et contraintes    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Observation 0..* observation-headcircum FHIR Head Circumference Profile
... meta
.... Slices pour profile 0..* canonical(StructureDefinition) Profiles this resource claims to conform to
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:$this
..... profile:fr-canonical 0..1 canonical(StructureDefinition) Profiles this resource claims to conform to
Required Pattern: https://hl7.fr/ig/fhir/core/StructureDefinition/fr-core-observation-head-circum
... Slices pour extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... extension:supportingInfo S 0..1 Reference(Resource) Other information that may be relevant to this event.
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/workflow-supportingInfo
... code
.... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
... encounter 0..1 Reference(FR Core Encounter Profile) Healthcare event during which this observation is made
... performer 0..* Reference(CareTeam | RelatedPerson | FR Core Practitioner Profile | PractitionerRole | FR Core Patient Profile | FR Core Organization Profile) Who is responsible for the observation
... value[x] 0..1 Quantity Vital Signs value are recorded using the Quantity data type. For supporting observations such as Cuff size could use other datatypes such as CodeableConcept.
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this

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NomDrapeauxCard.TypeDescription et contraintes    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Observation C 0..* observation-headcircum FHIR Head Circumference Profile
Constraints: obs-6, obs-7, vs-2
... id Σ 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... meta Σ 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... versionId Σ 0..1 id Version specific identifier
.... lastUpdated Σ 0..1 instant When the resource version last changed
.... source Σ 0..1 uri Identifies where the resource comes from
.... Slices pour profile Σ 0..* canonical(StructureDefinition) Profiles this resource claims to conform to
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:$this
..... profile:fr-canonical Σ 0..1 canonical(StructureDefinition) Profiles this resource claims to conform to

Required Pattern: https://hl7.fr/ig/fhir/core/StructureDefinition/fr-core-observation-head-circum
.... security Σ 0..* Coding Security Labels applied to this resource
Binding: All Security Labels (extensible): Security Labels from the Healthcare Privacy and Security Classification System.
.... tag Σ 0..* Coding Tags applied to this resource
Binding: CommonTags (example): Codes that represent various types of tags, commonly workflow-related; e.g. "Needs review by Dr. Jones".
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Bindings AdditionnelsBut
AllLanguages Binding Max
... text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... Slices pour extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... extension:supportingInfo S 0..1 Reference(Resource) Other information that may be relevant to this event.
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/workflow-supportingInfo
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier Σ 0..* Identifier Business Identifier for observation
... basedOn Σ 0..* Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest) Fulfills plan, proposal or order
... partOf Σ 0..* Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy) Part of referenced event
... status ?!SΣ 1..1 code registered | preliminary | final | amended +
Binding: ObservationStatus (required)
... Slices pour category S 1..* CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:coding.code, value:coding.system
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
.... category:VSCat S 1..1 CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... coding SΣ 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
...... system SΣ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
...... version Σ 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
...... code SΣ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: vital-signs
...... display Σ 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
...... userSelected Σ 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
..... text Σ 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
... code SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Head Circumference
Binding: VitalSigns (extensible): This identifies the vital sign result type.
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... Slices pour coding Σ 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:code, value:system
..... coding:HeadCircumCode Σ 1..1 Coding Code defined by a terminology system
...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
...... system Σ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
...... version Σ 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
...... code Σ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 9843-4
...... display Σ 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
...... userSelected Σ 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
.... text Σ 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
... subject SΣ 1..1 Reference(FR Core Patient Profile) Who and/or what the observation is about
... focus Σ 0..* Reference(Resource) What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
... encounter Σ 0..1 Reference(FR Core Encounter Profile) Healthcare event during which this observation is made
... effective[x] SΣC 1..1 Often just a dateTime for Vital Signs
Constraints: vs-1
.... effectiveDateTime dateTime
.... effectivePeriod Period
... issued Σ 0..1 instant Date/Time this version was made available
... performer Σ 0..* Reference(CareTeam | RelatedPerson | FR Core Practitioner Profile | PractitionerRole | FR Core Patient Profile | FR Core Organization Profile) Who is responsible for the observation
... Slices pour value[x] SΣC 0..1 Quantity Vital Signs value are recorded using the Quantity data type. For supporting observations such as Cuff size could use other datatypes such as CodeableConcept.
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
.... value[x]:valueQuantity SΣC 0..1 Quantity Vital Signs value are recorded using the Quantity data type. For supporting observations such as Cuff size could use other datatypes such as CodeableConcept.
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... value SΣ 1..1 decimal Numerical value (with implicit precision)
..... comparator ?!Σ 0..1 code < | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
Binding: QuantityComparator (required): How the Quantity should be understood and represented.
..... unit SΣ 1..1 string Unit representation
..... system SΣC 1..1 uri System that defines coded unit form
Fixed Value: http://unitsofmeasure.org
..... code SΣ 1..1 code Coded responses from the common UCUM units for vital signs value set.
Binding: BodyLengthUnits (required): Common UCUM units for body length measures such as Body Height and Head Circumference.
... dataAbsentReason SC 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
... interpretation 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
... note 0..* Annotation Comments about the observation
... bodySite 0..1 CodeableConcept Observed body part
Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.
... method 0..1 CodeableConcept How it was done
Binding: ObservationMethods (example): Methods for simple observations.
... specimen 0..1 Reference(Specimen) Specimen used for this observation
... device 0..1 Reference(Device | DeviceMetric) (Measurement) Device
... referenceRange C 0..* BackboneElement Provides guide for interpretation
Constraints: obs-3
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... low C 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) Low Range, if relevant
.... high C 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) High Range, if relevant
.... type 0..1 CodeableConcept Reference range qualifier
Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes (preferred): Code for the meaning of a reference range.
.... appliesTo 0..* CodeableConcept Reference range population
Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes (example): Codes identifying the population the reference range applies to.
.... age 0..1 Range Applicable age range, if relevant
.... text 0..1 string Text based reference range in an observation
... hasMember Σ 0..* Reference(QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence | Vital Signs Profile) Used when reporting vital signs panel components
... derivedFrom Σ 0..* Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence | Vital Signs Profile) Related measurements the observation is made from
... component SΣC 0..* BackboneElement Used when reporting systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
Constraints: vs-3
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... code SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
Binding: VitalSigns (extensible): This identifies the vital sign result type.
.... value[x] SΣC 0..1 Vital Sign Value recorded with UCUM
Binding: VitalSignsUnits (extensible): Common UCUM units for recording Vital Signs.
..... valueQuantity Quantity
..... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
..... valueString string
..... valueBoolean boolean
..... valueInteger integer
..... valueRange Range
..... valueRatio Ratio
..... valueSampledData SampledData
..... valueTime time
..... valueDateTime dateTime
..... valuePeriod Period
.... dataAbsentReason SC 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the component result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
.... interpretation 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
.... referenceRange 0..* See referenceRange (Observation) Provides guide for interpretation of component result

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Terminology Bindings

Path Statut Usage ValueSet Version Source
Observation.meta.security Base extensible SecurityLabels 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.meta.tag Base example Common Tags 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.status Base required ObservationStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.category Base preferred Observation Category Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.category:VSCat Base preferred Observation Category Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.code Base extensible Vital Signs 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.value[x]:valueQuantity.​comparator Base required QuantityComparator 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.value[x]:valueQuantity.​code Base required Body Length Units 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.dataAbsentReason Base extensible DataAbsentReason 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.interpretation Base extensible Observation Interpretation Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.bodySite Base example SNOMED CT Body Structures 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.method Base example Observation Methods 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.referenceRange.​type Base preferred Observation Reference Range Meaning Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.referenceRange.​appliesTo Base example Observation Reference Range Applies To Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​code Base extensible Vital Signs 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​value[x] Base extensible Vital Signs Units 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​dataAbsentReason Base extensible DataAbsentReason 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​interpretation Base extensible Observation Interpretation Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Observation If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Observation 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-4 error Observation 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-5 error Observation If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Observation A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()
obs-3 error Observation.referenceRange Must have at least a low or a high or text low.exists() or high.exists() or text.exists()
obs-6 error Observation dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7 error Observation 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()
vs-1 error Observation.effective[x] if Observation.effective[x] is dateTime and has a value then that value shall be precise to the day $this is dateTime implies $this.toString().length() >= 10
vs-2 error Observation If there is no component or hasMember element then either a value[x] or a data absent reason must be present. (component.empty() and hasMember.empty()) implies (dataAbsentReason.exists() or value.exists())
vs-3 error Observation.component If there is no a value a data absent reason must be present value.exists() or dataAbsentReason.exists()

This structure is derived from observation-headcircum

Résumé

Mandatory: 1 element
Must-Support: 1 element

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

Extensions

This structure refers to these extensions:

Slices

This structure defines the following Slices:

  • The element 1 is sliced based on the value of Observation.meta.profile
  • The element 1 is sliced based on the value of Observation.value[x]

Key Elements View

NomDrapeauxCard.TypeDescription et contraintes    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Observation C 0..* observation-headcircum FHIR Head Circumference Profile
Constraints: obs-6, obs-7, vs-2
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... Slices pour extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... extension:supportingInfo S 0..1 Reference(Resource) Other information that may be relevant to this event.
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/workflow-supportingInfo
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... Slices pour category S 1..* CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:coding.code, value:coding.system
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
.... category:VSCat S 1..1 CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
..... coding SΣ 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
...... system SΣ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
...... code SΣ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: vital-signs
... code SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Head Circumference
Binding: VitalSigns (extensible): This identifies the vital sign result type.
.... Slices pour coding Σ 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:code, value:system
..... coding:HeadCircumCode Σ 1..1 Coding Code defined by a terminology system
...... system Σ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
...... code Σ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 9843-4
... subject SΣ 1..1 Reference(FR Core Patient Profile) Who and/or what the observation is about
... encounter Σ 0..1 Reference(FR Core Encounter Profile) Healthcare event during which this observation is made
... effective[x] SΣC 1..1 Often just a dateTime for Vital Signs
Constraints: vs-1
.... effectiveDateTime dateTime
.... effectivePeriod Period
... performer Σ 0..* Reference(CareTeam | RelatedPerson | FR Core Practitioner Profile | PractitionerRole | FR Core Patient Profile | FR Core Organization Profile) Who is responsible for the observation
... Slices pour value[x] SΣC 0..1 Quantity Vital Signs value are recorded using the Quantity data type. For supporting observations such as Cuff size could use other datatypes such as CodeableConcept.
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
.... value[x]:valueQuantity SΣC 0..1 Quantity Vital Signs value are recorded using the Quantity data type. For supporting observations such as Cuff size could use other datatypes such as CodeableConcept.
..... value SΣ 1..1 decimal Numerical value (with implicit precision)
..... comparator ?!Σ 0..1 code < | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
Binding: QuantityComparator (required): How the Quantity should be understood and represented.
..... unit SΣ 1..1 string Unit representation
..... system SΣC 1..1 uri System that defines coded unit form
Fixed Value: http://unitsofmeasure.org
..... code SΣ 1..1 code Coded responses from the common UCUM units for vital signs value set.
Binding: BodyLengthUnits (required): Common UCUM units for body length measures such as Body Height and Head Circumference.
... dataAbsentReason SC 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
... component SΣC 0..* BackboneElement Used when reporting systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
Constraints: vs-3
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... code SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
Binding: VitalSigns (extensible): This identifies the vital sign result type.
.... value[x] SΣC 0..1 Vital Sign Value recorded with UCUM
Binding: VitalSignsUnits (extensible): Common UCUM units for recording Vital Signs.
..... valueQuantity Quantity
..... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
..... valueString string
..... valueBoolean boolean
..... valueInteger integer
..... valueRange Range
..... valueRatio Ratio
..... valueSampledData SampledData
..... valueTime time
..... valueDateTime dateTime
..... valuePeriod Period
.... dataAbsentReason SC 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the component result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Statut Usage ValueSet Version Source
Observation.status Base required ObservationStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.category Base preferred Observation Category Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.category:VSCat Base preferred Observation Category Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.code Base extensible Vital Signs 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.value[x]:valueQuantity.​comparator Base required QuantityComparator 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.value[x]:valueQuantity.​code Base required Body Length Units 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.dataAbsentReason Base extensible DataAbsentReason 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​code Base extensible Vital Signs 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​value[x] Base extensible Vital Signs Units 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​dataAbsentReason Base extensible DataAbsentReason 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Observation If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Observation 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-4 error Observation 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-5 error Observation If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Observation A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()
obs-6 error Observation dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7 error Observation 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()
vs-1 error Observation.effective[x] if Observation.effective[x] is dateTime and has a value then that value shall be precise to the day $this is dateTime implies $this.toString().length() >= 10
vs-2 error Observation If there is no component or hasMember element then either a value[x] or a data absent reason must be present. (component.empty() and hasMember.empty()) implies (dataAbsentReason.exists() or value.exists())
vs-3 error Observation.component If there is no a value a data absent reason must be present value.exists() or dataAbsentReason.exists()

Differential View

This structure is derived from observation-headcircum

NomDrapeauxCard.TypeDescription et contraintes    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Observation 0..* observation-headcircum FHIR Head Circumference Profile
... meta
.... Slices pour profile 0..* canonical(StructureDefinition) Profiles this resource claims to conform to
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:$this
..... profile:fr-canonical 0..1 canonical(StructureDefinition) Profiles this resource claims to conform to
Required Pattern: https://hl7.fr/ig/fhir/core/StructureDefinition/fr-core-observation-head-circum
... Slices pour extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... extension:supportingInfo S 0..1 Reference(Resource) Other information that may be relevant to this event.
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/workflow-supportingInfo
... code
.... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
... encounter 0..1 Reference(FR Core Encounter Profile) Healthcare event during which this observation is made
... performer 0..* Reference(CareTeam | RelatedPerson | FR Core Practitioner Profile | PractitionerRole | FR Core Patient Profile | FR Core Organization Profile) Who is responsible for the observation
... value[x] 0..1 Quantity Vital Signs value are recorded using the Quantity data type. For supporting observations such as Cuff size could use other datatypes such as CodeableConcept.
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this

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Snapshot View

NomDrapeauxCard.TypeDescription et contraintes    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Observation C 0..* observation-headcircum FHIR Head Circumference Profile
Constraints: obs-6, obs-7, vs-2
... id Σ 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... meta Σ 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... versionId Σ 0..1 id Version specific identifier
.... lastUpdated Σ 0..1 instant When the resource version last changed
.... source Σ 0..1 uri Identifies where the resource comes from
.... Slices pour profile Σ 0..* canonical(StructureDefinition) Profiles this resource claims to conform to
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:$this
..... profile:fr-canonical Σ 0..1 canonical(StructureDefinition) Profiles this resource claims to conform to

Required Pattern: https://hl7.fr/ig/fhir/core/StructureDefinition/fr-core-observation-head-circum
.... security Σ 0..* Coding Security Labels applied to this resource
Binding: All Security Labels (extensible): Security Labels from the Healthcare Privacy and Security Classification System.
.... tag Σ 0..* Coding Tags applied to this resource
Binding: CommonTags (example): Codes that represent various types of tags, commonly workflow-related; e.g. "Needs review by Dr. Jones".
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Bindings AdditionnelsBut
AllLanguages Binding Max
... text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... Slices pour extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... extension:supportingInfo S 0..1 Reference(Resource) Other information that may be relevant to this event.
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/workflow-supportingInfo
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier Σ 0..* Identifier Business Identifier for observation
... basedOn Σ 0..* Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest) Fulfills plan, proposal or order
... partOf Σ 0..* Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy) Part of referenced event
... status ?!SΣ 1..1 code registered | preliminary | final | amended +
Binding: ObservationStatus (required)
... Slices pour category S 1..* CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:coding.code, value:coding.system
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
.... category:VSCat S 1..1 CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... coding SΣ 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
...... system SΣ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
...... version Σ 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
...... code SΣ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: vital-signs
...... display Σ 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
...... userSelected Σ 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
..... text Σ 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
... code SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Head Circumference
Binding: VitalSigns (extensible): This identifies the vital sign result type.
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... Slices pour coding Σ 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:code, value:system
..... coding:HeadCircumCode Σ 1..1 Coding Code defined by a terminology system
...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
...... system Σ 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
...... version Σ 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
...... code Σ 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 9843-4
...... display Σ 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
...... userSelected Σ 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
.... text Σ 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
... subject SΣ 1..1 Reference(FR Core Patient Profile) Who and/or what the observation is about
... focus Σ 0..* Reference(Resource) What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
... encounter Σ 0..1 Reference(FR Core Encounter Profile) Healthcare event during which this observation is made
... effective[x] SΣC 1..1 Often just a dateTime for Vital Signs
Constraints: vs-1
.... effectiveDateTime dateTime
.... effectivePeriod Period
... issued Σ 0..1 instant Date/Time this version was made available
... performer Σ 0..* Reference(CareTeam | RelatedPerson | FR Core Practitioner Profile | PractitionerRole | FR Core Patient Profile | FR Core Organization Profile) Who is responsible for the observation
... Slices pour value[x] SΣC 0..1 Quantity Vital Signs value are recorded using the Quantity data type. For supporting observations such as Cuff size could use other datatypes such as CodeableConcept.
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
.... value[x]:valueQuantity SΣC 0..1 Quantity Vital Signs value are recorded using the Quantity data type. For supporting observations such as Cuff size could use other datatypes such as CodeableConcept.
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... value SΣ 1..1 decimal Numerical value (with implicit precision)
..... comparator ?!Σ 0..1 code < | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
Binding: QuantityComparator (required): How the Quantity should be understood and represented.
..... unit SΣ 1..1 string Unit representation
..... system SΣC 1..1 uri System that defines coded unit form
Fixed Value: http://unitsofmeasure.org
..... code SΣ 1..1 code Coded responses from the common UCUM units for vital signs value set.
Binding: BodyLengthUnits (required): Common UCUM units for body length measures such as Body Height and Head Circumference.
... dataAbsentReason SC 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
... interpretation 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
... note 0..* Annotation Comments about the observation
... bodySite 0..1 CodeableConcept Observed body part
Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.
... method 0..1 CodeableConcept How it was done
Binding: ObservationMethods (example): Methods for simple observations.
... specimen 0..1 Reference(Specimen) Specimen used for this observation
... device 0..1 Reference(Device | DeviceMetric) (Measurement) Device
... referenceRange C 0..* BackboneElement Provides guide for interpretation
Constraints: obs-3
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... low C 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) Low Range, if relevant
.... high C 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) High Range, if relevant
.... type 0..1 CodeableConcept Reference range qualifier
Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes (preferred): Code for the meaning of a reference range.
.... appliesTo 0..* CodeableConcept Reference range population
Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes (example): Codes identifying the population the reference range applies to.
.... age 0..1 Range Applicable age range, if relevant
.... text 0..1 string Text based reference range in an observation
... hasMember Σ 0..* Reference(QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence | Vital Signs Profile) Used when reporting vital signs panel components
... derivedFrom Σ 0..* Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence | Vital Signs Profile) Related measurements the observation is made from
... component SΣC 0..* BackboneElement Used when reporting systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
Constraints: vs-3
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... code SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
Binding: VitalSigns (extensible): This identifies the vital sign result type.
.... value[x] SΣC 0..1 Vital Sign Value recorded with UCUM
Binding: VitalSignsUnits (extensible): Common UCUM units for recording Vital Signs.
..... valueQuantity Quantity
..... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
..... valueString string
..... valueBoolean boolean
..... valueInteger integer
..... valueRange Range
..... valueRatio Ratio
..... valueSampledData SampledData
..... valueTime time
..... valueDateTime dateTime
..... valuePeriod Period
.... dataAbsentReason SC 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the component result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.
.... interpretation 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.
.... referenceRange 0..* See referenceRange (Observation) Provides guide for interpretation of component result

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Terminology Bindings

Path Statut Usage ValueSet Version Source
Observation.meta.security Base extensible SecurityLabels 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.meta.tag Base example Common Tags 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.status Base required ObservationStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.category Base preferred Observation Category Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.category:VSCat Base preferred Observation Category Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.code Base extensible Vital Signs 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.value[x]:valueQuantity.​comparator Base required QuantityComparator 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.value[x]:valueQuantity.​code Base required Body Length Units 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.dataAbsentReason Base extensible DataAbsentReason 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.interpretation Base extensible Observation Interpretation Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.bodySite Base example SNOMED CT Body Structures 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.method Base example Observation Methods 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.referenceRange.​type Base preferred Observation Reference Range Meaning Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.referenceRange.​appliesTo Base example Observation Reference Range Applies To Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​code Base extensible Vital Signs 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​value[x] Base extensible Vital Signs Units 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​dataAbsentReason Base extensible DataAbsentReason 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​interpretation Base extensible Observation Interpretation Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Observation If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Observation 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-4 error Observation 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-5 error Observation If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Observation A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()
obs-3 error Observation.referenceRange Must have at least a low or a high or text low.exists() or high.exists() or text.exists()
obs-6 error Observation dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7 error Observation 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()
vs-1 error Observation.effective[x] if Observation.effective[x] is dateTime and has a value then that value shall be precise to the day $this is dateTime implies $this.toString().length() >= 10
vs-2 error Observation If there is no component or hasMember element then either a value[x] or a data absent reason must be present. (component.empty() and hasMember.empty()) implies (dataAbsentReason.exists() or value.exists())
vs-3 error Observation.component If there is no a value a data absent reason must be present value.exists() or dataAbsentReason.exists()

This structure is derived from observation-headcircum

Résumé

Mandatory: 1 element
Must-Support: 1 element

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

Extensions

This structure refers to these extensions:

Slices

This structure defines the following Slices:

  • The element 1 is sliced based on the value of Observation.meta.profile
  • The element 1 is sliced based on the value of Observation.value[x]

 

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