Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Observation		0..*	Observation	FHIR general Observations Profile VKP
code
Slices for coding		0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:system
coding:LOINC	S	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Required Pattern: http://loinc.org
coding:SCT	S	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Required Pattern: http://snomed.info/sct
coding:NPU/NLK	S	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: urn:oid:2.16.578.1.12.4.1.1.7280
subject	S	1..1	Reference(Patient | no-basis-Patient)	Who and/or what the observation is about
identifier	S	0..1	Identifier	Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
system	S	0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Binding: VKP Subject Identifier systems ValueSet (required)
value	S	0..1	string	The value that is unique
display	S	0..1	string	Text alternative for the resource
performer	S	0..*	Reference(Practitioner | no-basis-Practitioner)	Who is responsible for the observation
identifier	S	0..1	Identifier	Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
system	S	0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Binding: VKP Performer Identifier systems ValueSet (required)
value	S	0..1	string	The value that is unique
display	S	0..1	string	Text alternative for the resource
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Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path	Conformance	ValueSet
Observation.subject.identifier.system	required	VkpSubjectIdentifiersValueSet (a valid code from Vkp Subject Identifier Systems CodeSystem)
Observation.performer.identifier.system	required	VkpPerfomerIdentifiersValueSet (a valid code from Vkp Performer Identifier Systems CodeSystem)

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Observation	C	0..*	Observation	FHIR general Observations Profile VKP
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
status	?!Σ	1..1	code	registered | preliminary | final | amended + Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.
code	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Type of observation (code / type) Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
Slices for coding	Σ	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:system
coding:LOINC	SΣ	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
system	Σ	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Required Pattern: http://loinc.org
coding:SCT	SΣ	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
system	Σ	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Required Pattern: http://snomed.info/sct
coding:NPU/NLK	SΣ	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
system	Σ	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: urn:oid:2.16.578.1.12.4.1.1.7280
subject	SΣ	1..1	Reference(Patient | no-basis-Patient)	Who and/or what the observation is about
identifier	SΣ	0..1	Identifier	Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
system	SΣ	0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Binding: VKP Subject Identifier systems ValueSet (required) Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value	SΣ	0..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
display	SΣ	0..1	string	Text alternative for the resource
performer	SΣ	0..*	Reference(Practitioner | no-basis-Practitioner)	Who is responsible for the observation
identifier	SΣ	0..1	Identifier	Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
system	SΣ	0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Binding: VKP Performer Identifier systems ValueSet (required) Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value	SΣ	0..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
display	SΣ	0..1	string	Text alternative for the resource
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Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet
Observation.status	required	ObservationStatus
Observation.code	example	LOINCCodes (a valid code from LOINC)
Observation.subject.identifier.use	required	IdentifierUse
Observation.subject.identifier.system	required	VkpSubjectIdentifiersValueSet (a valid code from Vkp Subject Identifier Systems CodeSystem)
Observation.performer.identifier.use	required	IdentifierUse
Observation.performer.identifier.system	required	VkpPerfomerIdentifiersValueSet (a valid code from Vkp Performer Identifier Systems CodeSystem)

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Observation	C	0..*	Observation	FHIR general Observations Profile VKP
id	Σ	0..1	id	Logical id of this artifact
meta	Σ	0..1	Meta	Metadata about the resource
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. Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
text		0..1	Narrative	Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
contained		0..*	Resource	Contained, inline Resources
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
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	?!Σ	1..1	code	registered | preliminary | final | amended + Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.
category		0..*	CodeableConcept	Classification of type of observation Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
code	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Type of observation (code / type) Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
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 for coding	Σ	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:system
coding:LOINC	SΣ	0..*	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 Required Pattern: http://loinc.org
version	Σ	0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code	Σ	0..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display	Σ	0..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected	Σ	0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
coding:SCT	SΣ	0..*	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 Required Pattern: http://snomed.info/sct
version	Σ	0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code	Σ	0..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display	Σ	0..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected	Σ	0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
coding:NPU/NLK	SΣ	0..*	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: urn:oid:2.16.578.1.12.4.1.1.7280
version	Σ	0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code	Σ	0..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
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(Patient | no-basis-Patient)	Who and/or what the observation is about
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
reference	ΣC	0..1	string	Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
type	Σ	0..1	uri	Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient") Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
identifier	SΣ	0..1	Identifier	Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
system	SΣ	0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Binding: VKP Subject Identifier systems ValueSet (required) Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value	SΣ	0..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
display	SΣ	0..1	string	Text alternative for the resource
focus	ΣTU	0..*	Reference(Resource)	What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
encounter	Σ	0..1	Reference(Encounter)	Healthcare event during which this observation is made
effective[x]	Σ	0..1		Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
effectiveDateTime			dateTime
effectivePeriod			Period
effectiveTiming			Timing
effectiveInstant			instant
issued	Σ	0..1	instant	Date/Time this version was made available
performer	SΣ	0..*	Reference(Practitioner | no-basis-Practitioner)	Who is responsible for the observation
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
reference	ΣC	0..1	string	Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
type	Σ	0..1	uri	Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient") Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
identifier	SΣ	0..1	Identifier	Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
system	SΣ	0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Binding: VKP Performer Identifier systems ValueSet (required) Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value	SΣ	0..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
display	SΣ	0..1	string	Text alternative for the resource
value[x]	ΣC	0..1		Actual result
valueQuantity			Quantity
valueCodeableConcept			CodeableConcept
valueString			string
valueBoolean			boolean
valueInteger			integer
valueRange			Range
valueRatio			Ratio
valueSampledData			SampledData
valueTime			time
valueDateTime			dateTime
valuePeriod			Period
dataAbsentReason	C	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
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	Low Range, if relevant
high	C	0..1	SimpleQuantity	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(Observation | QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence)	Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
derivedFrom	Σ	0..*	Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence)	Related measurements the observation is made from
component	Σ	0..*	BackboneElement	Component results
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	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Type of component observation (code / type) Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
value[x]	Σ	0..1		Actual component result
valueQuantity			Quantity
valueCodeableConcept			CodeableConcept
valueString			string
valueBoolean			boolean
valueInteger			integer
valueRange			Range
valueRatio			Ratio
valueSampledData			SampledData
valueTime			time
valueDateTime			dateTime
valuePeriod			Period
dataAbsentReason	C	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	Conformance	ValueSet
Observation.language	preferred	CommonLanguages Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
Observation.status	required	ObservationStatus
Observation.category	preferred	ObservationCategoryCodes
Observation.code	example	LOINCCodes (a valid code from LOINC)
Observation.subject.type	extensible	ResourceType
Observation.subject.identifier.use	required	IdentifierUse
Observation.subject.identifier.type	extensible	Identifier Type Codes
Observation.subject.identifier.system	required	VkpSubjectIdentifiersValueSet (a valid code from Vkp Subject Identifier Systems CodeSystem)
Observation.performer.type	extensible	ResourceType
Observation.performer.identifier.use	required	IdentifierUse
Observation.performer.identifier.type	extensible	Identifier Type Codes
Observation.performer.identifier.system	required	VkpPerfomerIdentifiersValueSet (a valid code from Vkp Performer Identifier Systems CodeSystem)
Observation.dataAbsentReason	extensible	DataAbsentReason
Observation.interpretation	extensible	ObservationInterpretationCodes
Observation.bodySite	example	SNOMEDCTBodyStructures
Observation.method	example	ObservationMethods
Observation.referenceRange.type	preferred	ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes
Observation.referenceRange.appliesTo	example	ObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes
Observation.component.code	example	LOINCCodes (a valid code from LOINC)
Observation.component.dataAbsentReason	extensible	DataAbsentReason
Observation.component.interpretation	extensible	ObservationInterpretationCodes

Summary

Mandatory: 1 element (3 nested mandatory elements)
Must-Support: 13 elements
Fixed Value: 1 element

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

• no-basis-Patient (http://hl7.no/fhir/StructureDefinition/no-basis-Patient)
• no-basis-Practitioner (http://hl7.no/fhir/StructureDefinition/no-basis-Practitioner)

Slices

This structure defines the following Slices:

• The element Observation.code.coding is sliced based on the value of pattern:system

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Observation		0..*	Observation	FHIR general Observations Profile VKP
code
Slices for coding		0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:system
coding:LOINC	S	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Required Pattern: http://loinc.org
coding:SCT	S	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Required Pattern: http://snomed.info/sct
coding:NPU/NLK	S	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: urn:oid:2.16.578.1.12.4.1.1.7280
subject	S	1..1	Reference(Patient | no-basis-Patient)	Who and/or what the observation is about
identifier	S	0..1	Identifier	Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
system	S	0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Binding: VKP Subject Identifier systems ValueSet (required)
value	S	0..1	string	The value that is unique
display	S	0..1	string	Text alternative for the resource
performer	S	0..*	Reference(Practitioner | no-basis-Practitioner)	Who is responsible for the observation
identifier	S	0..1	Identifier	Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
system	S	0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Binding: VKP Performer Identifier systems ValueSet (required)
value	S	0..1	string	The value that is unique
display	S	0..1	string	Text alternative for the resource
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Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path	Conformance	ValueSet
Observation.subject.identifier.system	required	VkpSubjectIdentifiersValueSet (a valid code from Vkp Subject Identifier Systems CodeSystem)
Observation.performer.identifier.system	required	VkpPerfomerIdentifiersValueSet (a valid code from Vkp Performer Identifier Systems CodeSystem)

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Observation	C	0..*	Observation	FHIR general Observations Profile VKP
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
status	?!Σ	1..1	code	registered | preliminary | final | amended + Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.
code	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Type of observation (code / type) Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
Slices for coding	Σ	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:system
coding:LOINC	SΣ	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
system	Σ	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Required Pattern: http://loinc.org
coding:SCT	SΣ	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
system	Σ	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Required Pattern: http://snomed.info/sct
coding:NPU/NLK	SΣ	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
system	Σ	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: urn:oid:2.16.578.1.12.4.1.1.7280
subject	SΣ	1..1	Reference(Patient | no-basis-Patient)	Who and/or what the observation is about
identifier	SΣ	0..1	Identifier	Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
system	SΣ	0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Binding: VKP Subject Identifier systems ValueSet (required) Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value	SΣ	0..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
display	SΣ	0..1	string	Text alternative for the resource
performer	SΣ	0..*	Reference(Practitioner | no-basis-Practitioner)	Who is responsible for the observation
identifier	SΣ	0..1	Identifier	Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
system	SΣ	0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Binding: VKP Performer Identifier systems ValueSet (required) Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value	SΣ	0..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
display	SΣ	0..1	string	Text alternative for the resource
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Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet
Observation.status	required	ObservationStatus
Observation.code	example	LOINCCodes (a valid code from LOINC)
Observation.subject.identifier.use	required	IdentifierUse
Observation.subject.identifier.system	required	VkpSubjectIdentifiersValueSet (a valid code from Vkp Subject Identifier Systems CodeSystem)
Observation.performer.identifier.use	required	IdentifierUse
Observation.performer.identifier.system	required	VkpPerfomerIdentifiersValueSet (a valid code from Vkp Performer Identifier Systems CodeSystem)

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Observation	C	0..*	Observation	FHIR general Observations Profile VKP
id	Σ	0..1	id	Logical id of this artifact
meta	Σ	0..1	Meta	Metadata about the resource
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. Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
text		0..1	Narrative	Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
contained		0..*	Resource	Contained, inline Resources
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
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	?!Σ	1..1	code	registered | preliminary | final | amended + Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.
category		0..*	CodeableConcept	Classification of type of observation Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
code	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Type of observation (code / type) Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
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 for coding	Σ	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:system
coding:LOINC	SΣ	0..*	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 Required Pattern: http://loinc.org
version	Σ	0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code	Σ	0..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display	Σ	0..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected	Σ	0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
coding:SCT	SΣ	0..*	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 Required Pattern: http://snomed.info/sct
version	Σ	0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code	Σ	0..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display	Σ	0..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected	Σ	0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
coding:NPU/NLK	SΣ	0..*	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: urn:oid:2.16.578.1.12.4.1.1.7280
version	Σ	0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code	Σ	0..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
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(Patient | no-basis-Patient)	Who and/or what the observation is about
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
reference	ΣC	0..1	string	Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
type	Σ	0..1	uri	Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient") Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
identifier	SΣ	0..1	Identifier	Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
system	SΣ	0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Binding: VKP Subject Identifier systems ValueSet (required) Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value	SΣ	0..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
display	SΣ	0..1	string	Text alternative for the resource
focus	ΣTU	0..*	Reference(Resource)	What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
encounter	Σ	0..1	Reference(Encounter)	Healthcare event during which this observation is made
effective[x]	Σ	0..1		Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
effectiveDateTime			dateTime
effectivePeriod			Period
effectiveTiming			Timing
effectiveInstant			instant
issued	Σ	0..1	instant	Date/Time this version was made available
performer	SΣ	0..*	Reference(Practitioner | no-basis-Practitioner)	Who is responsible for the observation
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
reference	ΣC	0..1	string	Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
type	Σ	0..1	uri	Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient") Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
identifier	SΣ	0..1	Identifier	Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use	?!Σ	0..1	code	usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
system	SΣ	0..1	uri	The namespace for the identifier value Binding: VKP Performer Identifier systems ValueSet (required) Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value	SΣ	0..1	string	The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period	Σ	0..1	Period	Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner	Σ	0..1	Reference(Organization)	Organization that issued id (may be just text)
display	SΣ	0..1	string	Text alternative for the resource
value[x]	ΣC	0..1		Actual result
valueQuantity			Quantity
valueCodeableConcept			CodeableConcept
valueString			string
valueBoolean			boolean
valueInteger			integer
valueRange			Range
valueRatio			Ratio
valueSampledData			SampledData
valueTime			time
valueDateTime			dateTime
valuePeriod			Period
dataAbsentReason	C	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
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	Low Range, if relevant
high	C	0..1	SimpleQuantity	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(Observation | QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence)	Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
derivedFrom	Σ	0..*	Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence)	Related measurements the observation is made from
component	Σ	0..*	BackboneElement	Component results
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	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Type of component observation (code / type) Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.
value[x]	Σ	0..1		Actual component result
valueQuantity			Quantity
valueCodeableConcept			CodeableConcept
valueString			string
valueBoolean			boolean
valueInteger			integer
valueRange			Range
valueRatio			Ratio
valueSampledData			SampledData
valueTime			time
valueDateTime			dateTime
valuePeriod			Period
dataAbsentReason	C	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
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet
Observation.language	preferred	CommonLanguages Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
Observation.status	required	ObservationStatus
Observation.category	preferred	ObservationCategoryCodes
Observation.code	example	LOINCCodes (a valid code from LOINC)
Observation.subject.type	extensible	ResourceType
Observation.subject.identifier.use	required	IdentifierUse
Observation.subject.identifier.type	extensible	Identifier Type Codes
Observation.subject.identifier.system	required	VkpSubjectIdentifiersValueSet (a valid code from Vkp Subject Identifier Systems CodeSystem)
Observation.performer.type	extensible	ResourceType
Observation.performer.identifier.use	required	IdentifierUse
Observation.performer.identifier.type	extensible	Identifier Type Codes
Observation.performer.identifier.system	required	VkpPerfomerIdentifiersValueSet (a valid code from Vkp Performer Identifier Systems CodeSystem)
Observation.dataAbsentReason	extensible	DataAbsentReason
Observation.interpretation	extensible	ObservationInterpretationCodes
Observation.bodySite	example	SNOMEDCTBodyStructures
Observation.method	example	ObservationMethods
Observation.referenceRange.type	preferred	ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes
Observation.referenceRange.appliesTo	example	ObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes
Observation.component.code	example	LOINCCodes (a valid code from LOINC)
Observation.component.dataAbsentReason	extensible	DataAbsentReason
Observation.component.interpretation	extensible	ObservationInterpretationCodes

Summary

Mandatory: 1 element (3 nested mandatory elements)
Must-Support: 13 elements
Fixed Value: 1 element

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

• no-basis-Patient (http://hl7.no/fhir/StructureDefinition/no-basis-Patient)
• no-basis-Practitioner (http://hl7.no/fhir/StructureDefinition/no-basis-Practitioner)

Slices

This structure defines the following Slices:

• The element Observation.code.coding is sliced based on the value of pattern:system