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Resource Profile: DocumentReference

Official URL: https://fhir.nwgenomics.nhs.uk/Imaging/StructureDefinition/DocumentReference Version: 0.1.0
Draft as of 2026-11-01 Computable Name: DocumentReference

Health Document. Copied from the NW GMSA FHIR IG.

Usages:

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Description Differentials, Snapshots, and other representations.

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
DocumentReference 0..* DocumentReference A reference to a document
DocumentReference.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
DocumentReference.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
DocumentReference.identifier This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..* CorrelationIdentifier Other identifiers for the document
DocumentReference.status This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code current | superseded | entered-in-error
Binding: DocumentReferenceStatus (required): The status of the document reference.
DocumentReference.type This element is included in summaries. 0..1 CodeableConcept Kind of document (LOINC if possible)
Binding: DocumentEntry Type (required)
DocumentReference.category This element is included in summaries. 0..* CodeableConcept Categorization of document
Binding: DocumentEntry Class (required)
DocumentReference.subject This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(Patient) Who/what is the subject of the document
DocumentReference.subject.identifier This element is included in summaries. 0..1 NHSIdentifier Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
DocumentReference.date This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 instant When this document reference was created
DocumentReference.author This element is included in summaries. 0..* Reference(Organization | Practitioner | PractitionerRole) Who and/or what authored the document
DocumentReference.author.identifier This element is included in summaries. 0..1 PractitionerIdentifier The constraints on the root of this type profile have not been applied to this element in the snapshot. Check the type profile directly as well, OrganisationCode The constraints on the root of this type profile have not been applied to this element in the snapshot. Check the type profile directly as well Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
DocumentReference.content This element is included in summaries. 1..* BackboneElement Document referenced
DocumentReference.content.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
DocumentReference.content.attachment This element is included in summaries. 1..1 NWAttachment Where to access the document
DocumentReference.context This element is included in summaries. 0..1 BackboneElement Clinical context of document
DocumentReference.context.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
DocumentReference.context.encounter This element must be supported. 0..1 Reference(Encounter | EpisodeOfCare) Context of the document content
DocumentReference.context.encounter.identifier This element is included in summaries. 0..1 CorrelationIdentifier Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
DocumentReference.context.event 0..* CodeableConcept The procedure or test code associated with the Accession Number (e.g. NICIP, Genomic Test Directory, etc.)
Binding: v3 Code System ActCode (example): This list of codes represents the main clinical acts being documented.
DocumentReference.context.period This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Period Time of service that is being documented
DocumentReference.context.facilityType 0..1 CodeableConcept Kind of facility where patient was seen
Binding: Facility Type (required)
DocumentReference.context.practiceSetting 0..1 CodeableConcept Additional details about where the content was created (e.g. clinical specialty)
Binding: Specialty (required)
DocumentReference.context.sourcePatientInfo 0..1 Reference(Patient) Patient demographics from source
DocumentReference.context.sourcePatientInfo.identifier This element is included in summaries. 0..1 MedicalRecordNumber Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
DocumentReference.context.Slices for related 0..* Reference(Resource) Related resources. For laboratory and imaging reports, a reference to the DiagnosticReport
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:type

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
DocumentReference.context.Slices for related.related:DiagnosticReport This element must be supported. 0..1 Reference(DiagnosticReport) The DiagnosticReport this document is a rendering of (laboratory or imaging report)
DocumentReference.context.Slices for related.related:DiagnosticReport.reference This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. C 1..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
DocumentReference.context.Slices for related.related:DiagnosticReport.type This element is included in summaries. 1..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).
Required Pattern: DiagnosticReport (extensions allowed)

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Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
DocumentReference.status Base required DocumentReferenceStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DocumentReference.type Base required DocumentEntry Type 📦0.1.0 This IG
DocumentReference.category Base required DocumentEntry Class 📦0.1.0 This IG
DocumentReference.context.​event Base example v3 Code System ActCode 📦3.0.0 THO v7.5
DocumentReference.context.​facilityType Base required Facility Type 📦0.1.0 This IG
DocumentReference.context.​practiceSetting Base required Specialty 📦0.1.0 This IG
DocumentReference.context.​related:DiagnosticReport.​type Base extensible ResourceType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error DocumentReference If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error DocumentReference 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 DocumentReference 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 DocumentReference If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice DocumentReference 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()

This structure is derived from DocumentReference

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
DocumentReference 0..* DocumentReference A reference to a document
DocumentReference.identifier This element must be supported. 1..* CorrelationIdentifier Other identifiers for the document
DocumentReference.type 0..1 CodeableConcept Kind of document (LOINC if possible)
Binding: DocumentEntry Type (required)
DocumentReference.category 0..* CodeableConcept Categorization of document
Binding: DocumentEntry Class (required)
DocumentReference.subject.identifier 0..1 NHSIdentifier Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
DocumentReference.date This element must be supported. 1..1 instant When this document reference was created
DocumentReference.author 0..* Reference(Organization | Practitioner | PractitionerRole) Who and/or what authored the document
DocumentReference.author.identifier 0..1 PractitionerIdentifier, OrganisationCode Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
DocumentReference.custodian
DocumentReference.custodian.identifier 0..1 OrganisationCode Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
DocumentReference.content
DocumentReference.content.attachment 1..1 NWAttachment Where to access the document
DocumentReference.context
DocumentReference.context.encounter This element must be supported. 0..1 Reference(Encounter | EpisodeOfCare) Context of the document content
DocumentReference.context.encounter.identifier 0..1 CorrelationIdentifier Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
DocumentReference.context.event 0..* CodeableConcept The procedure or test code associated with the Accession Number (e.g. NICIP, Genomic Test Directory, etc.)
DocumentReference.context.period This element must be supported. 0..1 Period Time of service that is being documented
DocumentReference.context.facilityType 0..1 CodeableConcept Kind of facility where patient was seen
Binding: Facility Type (required)
DocumentReference.context.practiceSetting 0..1 CodeableConcept Additional details about where the content was created (e.g. clinical specialty)
Binding: Specialty (required)
DocumentReference.context.sourcePatientInfo 0..1 Reference(Patient) Patient demographics from source
DocumentReference.context.sourcePatientInfo.identifier 0..1 MedicalRecordNumber Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
DocumentReference.context.Slices for related 0..* Reference(Resource) Related resources. For laboratory and imaging reports, a reference to the DiagnosticReport
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:type
Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
DocumentReference.context.Slices for related.related:DiagnosticReport This element must be supported. 0..1 Reference(DiagnosticReport) The DiagnosticReport this document is a rendering of (laboratory or imaging report)
DocumentReference.context.Slices for related.related:DiagnosticReport.reference This element must be supported. 1..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
DocumentReference.context.Slices for related.related:DiagnosticReport.type 1..1 uri Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient")
Required Pattern: DiagnosticReport (extensions allowed)

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Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
DocumentReference.type Base required DocumentEntry Type 📦0.1.0 This IG
DocumentReference.category Base required DocumentEntry Class 📦0.1.0 This IG
DocumentReference.context.​facilityType Base required Facility Type 📦0.1.0 This IG
DocumentReference.context.​practiceSetting Base required Specialty 📦0.1.0 This IG
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
DocumentReference 0..* DocumentReference A reference to a document
DocumentReference.id This element is included in summaries. 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
DocumentReference.meta This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
DocumentReference.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
DocumentReference.language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
DocumentReference.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
DocumentReference.contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
DocumentReference.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
DocumentReference.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
DocumentReference.masterIdentifier This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Identifier Master Version Specific Identifier
DocumentReference.identifier This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..* CorrelationIdentifier Other identifiers for the document
DocumentReference.status This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code current | superseded | entered-in-error
Binding: DocumentReferenceStatus (required): The status of the document reference.
DocumentReference.docStatus This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code preliminary | final | amended | entered-in-error
Binding: CompositionStatus (required): Status of the underlying document.
DocumentReference.type This element is included in summaries. 0..1 CodeableConcept Kind of document (LOINC if possible)
Binding: DocumentEntry Type (required)
DocumentReference.category This element is included in summaries. 0..* CodeableConcept Categorization of document
Binding: DocumentEntry Class (required)
DocumentReference.subject This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(Patient) Who/what is the subject of the document
DocumentReference.subject.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
DocumentReference.subject.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
DocumentReference.subject.reference This element is included in summaries. C 0..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
DocumentReference.subject.type This element is included in summaries. 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).
DocumentReference.subject.identifier This element is included in summaries. 0..1 NHSIdentifier Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
DocumentReference.subject.display This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Text alternative for the resource
DocumentReference.date This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 instant When this document reference was created
DocumentReference.author This element is included in summaries. 0..* Reference(Organization | Practitioner | PractitionerRole) Who and/or what authored the document
DocumentReference.author.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
DocumentReference.author.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
DocumentReference.author.reference This element is included in summaries. C 0..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
DocumentReference.author.type This element is included in summaries. 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).
DocumentReference.author.identifier This element is included in summaries. 0..1 PractitionerIdentifier The constraints on the root of this type profile have not been applied to this element in the snapshot. Check the type profile directly as well, OrganisationCode The constraints on the root of this type profile have not been applied to this element in the snapshot. Check the type profile directly as well Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
DocumentReference.author.display This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Text alternative for the resource
DocumentReference.authenticator 0..1 Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization) Who/what authenticated the document
DocumentReference.custodian 0..1 Reference(Organization) Organization which maintains the document
DocumentReference.custodian.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
DocumentReference.custodian.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
DocumentReference.custodian.reference This element is included in summaries. C 0..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
DocumentReference.custodian.type This element is included in summaries. 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).
DocumentReference.custodian.identifier This element is included in summaries. 0..1 OrganisationCode Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
DocumentReference.custodian.display This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Text alternative for the resource
DocumentReference.relatesTo This element is included in summaries. 0..* BackboneElement Relationships to other documents
DocumentReference.relatesTo.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
DocumentReference.relatesTo.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
DocumentReference.relatesTo.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
DocumentReference.relatesTo.code This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code replaces | transforms | signs | appends
Binding: DocumentRelationshipType (required): The type of relationship between documents.
DocumentReference.relatesTo.target This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(DocumentReference) Target of the relationship
DocumentReference.description This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Human-readable description
DocumentReference.securityLabel This element is included in summaries. 0..* CodeableConcept Document security-tags
Binding: All Security Labels (extensible): Security Labels from the Healthcare Privacy and Security Classification System.
DocumentReference.content This element is included in summaries. 1..* BackboneElement Document referenced
DocumentReference.content.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
DocumentReference.content.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
DocumentReference.content.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
DocumentReference.content.attachment This element is included in summaries. 1..1 NWAttachment Where to access the document
DocumentReference.content.format This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Coding Format/content rules for the document
Binding: DocumentReferenceFormatCodeSet (preferred): Document Format Codes.
DocumentReference.context This element is included in summaries. 0..1 BackboneElement Clinical context of document
DocumentReference.context.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
DocumentReference.context.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
DocumentReference.context.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
DocumentReference.context.encounter This element must be supported. 0..1 Reference(Encounter | EpisodeOfCare) Context of the document content
DocumentReference.context.encounter.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
DocumentReference.context.encounter.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
DocumentReference.context.encounter.reference This element is included in summaries. C 0..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
DocumentReference.context.encounter.type This element is included in summaries. 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).
DocumentReference.context.encounter.identifier This element is included in summaries. 0..1 CorrelationIdentifier Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
DocumentReference.context.encounter.display This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Text alternative for the resource
DocumentReference.context.event 0..* CodeableConcept The procedure or test code associated with the Accession Number (e.g. NICIP, Genomic Test Directory, etc.)
Binding: v3 Code System ActCode (example): This list of codes represents the main clinical acts being documented.
DocumentReference.context.period This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Period Time of service that is being documented
DocumentReference.context.facilityType 0..1 CodeableConcept Kind of facility where patient was seen
Binding: Facility Type (required)
DocumentReference.context.practiceSetting 0..1 CodeableConcept Additional details about where the content was created (e.g. clinical specialty)
Binding: Specialty (required)
DocumentReference.context.sourcePatientInfo 0..1 Reference(Patient) Patient demographics from source
DocumentReference.context.sourcePatientInfo.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
DocumentReference.context.sourcePatientInfo.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
DocumentReference.context.sourcePatientInfo.reference This element is included in summaries. C 0..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
DocumentReference.context.sourcePatientInfo.type This element is included in summaries. 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).
DocumentReference.context.sourcePatientInfo.identifier This element is included in summaries. 0..1 MedicalRecordNumber Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
DocumentReference.context.sourcePatientInfo.display This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Text alternative for the resource
DocumentReference.context.Slices for related 0..* Reference(Resource) Related resources. For laboratory and imaging reports, a reference to the DiagnosticReport
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:type

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
DocumentReference.context.Slices for related.related:DiagnosticReport This element must be supported. 0..1 Reference(DiagnosticReport) The DiagnosticReport this document is a rendering of (laboratory or imaging report)
DocumentReference.context.Slices for related.related:DiagnosticReport.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
DocumentReference.context.Slices for related.related:DiagnosticReport.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
DocumentReference.context.Slices for related.related:DiagnosticReport.reference This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. C 1..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
DocumentReference.context.Slices for related.related:DiagnosticReport.type This element is included in summaries. 1..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).
Required Pattern: DiagnosticReport (extensions allowed)
DocumentReference.context.Slices for related.related:DiagnosticReport.identifier This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Identifier Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
DocumentReference.context.Slices for related.related:DiagnosticReport.display This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Text alternative for the resource

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Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
DocumentReference.language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DocumentReference.status Base required DocumentReferenceStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DocumentReference.docStatus Base required CompositionStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DocumentReference.type Base required DocumentEntry Type 📦0.1.0 This IG
DocumentReference.category Base required DocumentEntry Class 📦0.1.0 This IG
DocumentReference.subject.​type Base extensible ResourceType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DocumentReference.author.​type Base extensible ResourceType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DocumentReference.custodian.​type Base extensible ResourceType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DocumentReference.relatesTo.​code Base required DocumentRelationshipType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DocumentReference.securityLabel Base extensible SecurityLabels 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DocumentReference.content.​format Base preferred DocumentReference Format Code Set 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DocumentReference.context.​encounter.type Base extensible ResourceType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DocumentReference.context.​event Base example v3 Code System ActCode 📦3.0.0 THO v7.5
DocumentReference.context.​facilityType Base required Facility Type 📦0.1.0 This IG
DocumentReference.context.​practiceSetting Base required Specialty 📦0.1.0 This IG
DocumentReference.context.​sourcePatientInfo.type Base extensible ResourceType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DocumentReference.context.​related:DiagnosticReport.​type Base extensible ResourceType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error DocumentReference If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error DocumentReference 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 DocumentReference 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 DocumentReference If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice DocumentReference 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()

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
DocumentReference 0..* DocumentReference A reference to a document
DocumentReference.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
DocumentReference.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
DocumentReference.identifier This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..* CorrelationIdentifier Other identifiers for the document
DocumentReference.status This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code current | superseded | entered-in-error
Binding: DocumentReferenceStatus (required): The status of the document reference.
DocumentReference.type This element is included in summaries. 0..1 CodeableConcept Kind of document (LOINC if possible)
Binding: DocumentEntry Type (required)
DocumentReference.category This element is included in summaries. 0..* CodeableConcept Categorization of document
Binding: DocumentEntry Class (required)
DocumentReference.subject This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(Patient) Who/what is the subject of the document
DocumentReference.subject.identifier This element is included in summaries. 0..1 NHSIdentifier Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
DocumentReference.date This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 instant When this document reference was created
DocumentReference.author This element is included in summaries. 0..* Reference(Organization | Practitioner | PractitionerRole) Who and/or what authored the document
DocumentReference.author.identifier This element is included in summaries. 0..1 PractitionerIdentifier The constraints on the root of this type profile have not been applied to this element in the snapshot. Check the type profile directly as well, OrganisationCode The constraints on the root of this type profile have not been applied to this element in the snapshot. Check the type profile directly as well Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
DocumentReference.content This element is included in summaries. 1..* BackboneElement Document referenced
DocumentReference.content.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
DocumentReference.content.attachment This element is included in summaries. 1..1 NWAttachment Where to access the document
DocumentReference.context This element is included in summaries. 0..1 BackboneElement Clinical context of document
DocumentReference.context.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
DocumentReference.context.encounter This element must be supported. 0..1 Reference(Encounter | EpisodeOfCare) Context of the document content
DocumentReference.context.encounter.identifier This element is included in summaries. 0..1 CorrelationIdentifier Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
DocumentReference.context.event 0..* CodeableConcept The procedure or test code associated with the Accession Number (e.g. NICIP, Genomic Test Directory, etc.)
Binding: v3 Code System ActCode (example): This list of codes represents the main clinical acts being documented.
DocumentReference.context.period This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Period Time of service that is being documented
DocumentReference.context.facilityType 0..1 CodeableConcept Kind of facility where patient was seen
Binding: Facility Type (required)
DocumentReference.context.practiceSetting 0..1 CodeableConcept Additional details about where the content was created (e.g. clinical specialty)
Binding: Specialty (required)
DocumentReference.context.sourcePatientInfo 0..1 Reference(Patient) Patient demographics from source
DocumentReference.context.sourcePatientInfo.identifier This element is included in summaries. 0..1 MedicalRecordNumber Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
DocumentReference.context.Slices for related 0..* Reference(Resource) Related resources. For laboratory and imaging reports, a reference to the DiagnosticReport
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:type

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
DocumentReference.context.Slices for related.related:DiagnosticReport This element must be supported. 0..1 Reference(DiagnosticReport) The DiagnosticReport this document is a rendering of (laboratory or imaging report)
DocumentReference.context.Slices for related.related:DiagnosticReport.reference This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. C 1..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
DocumentReference.context.Slices for related.related:DiagnosticReport.type This element is included in summaries. 1..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).
Required Pattern: DiagnosticReport (extensions allowed)

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Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
DocumentReference.status Base required DocumentReferenceStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DocumentReference.type Base required DocumentEntry Type 📦0.1.0 This IG
DocumentReference.category Base required DocumentEntry Class 📦0.1.0 This IG
DocumentReference.context.​event Base example v3 Code System ActCode 📦3.0.0 THO v7.5
DocumentReference.context.​facilityType Base required Facility Type 📦0.1.0 This IG
DocumentReference.context.​practiceSetting Base required Specialty 📦0.1.0 This IG
DocumentReference.context.​related:DiagnosticReport.​type Base extensible ResourceType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error DocumentReference If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error DocumentReference 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 DocumentReference 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 DocumentReference If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice DocumentReference 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()

Differential View

This structure is derived from DocumentReference

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
DocumentReference 0..* DocumentReference A reference to a document
DocumentReference.identifier This element must be supported. 1..* CorrelationIdentifier Other identifiers for the document
DocumentReference.type 0..1 CodeableConcept Kind of document (LOINC if possible)
Binding: DocumentEntry Type (required)
DocumentReference.category 0..* CodeableConcept Categorization of document
Binding: DocumentEntry Class (required)
DocumentReference.subject This element must be supported. 1..1 Reference(Patient) Who/what is the subject of the document
DocumentReference.subject.identifier 0..1 NHSIdentifier Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
DocumentReference.date This element must be supported. 1..1 instant When this document reference was created
DocumentReference.author 0..* Reference(Organization | Practitioner | PractitionerRole) Who and/or what authored the document
DocumentReference.author.identifier 0..1 PractitionerIdentifier, OrganisationCode Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
DocumentReference.custodian
DocumentReference.custodian.identifier 0..1 OrganisationCode Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
DocumentReference.content
DocumentReference.content.attachment 1..1 NWAttachment Where to access the document
DocumentReference.context
DocumentReference.context.encounter This element must be supported. 0..1 Reference(Encounter | EpisodeOfCare) Context of the document content
DocumentReference.context.encounter.identifier 0..1 CorrelationIdentifier Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
DocumentReference.context.event 0..* CodeableConcept The procedure or test code associated with the Accession Number (e.g. NICIP, Genomic Test Directory, etc.)
DocumentReference.context.period This element must be supported. 0..1 Period Time of service that is being documented
DocumentReference.context.facilityType 0..1 CodeableConcept Kind of facility where patient was seen
Binding: Facility Type (required)
DocumentReference.context.practiceSetting 0..1 CodeableConcept Additional details about where the content was created (e.g. clinical specialty)
Binding: Specialty (required)
DocumentReference.context.sourcePatientInfo 0..1 Reference(Patient) Patient demographics from source
DocumentReference.context.sourcePatientInfo.identifier 0..1 MedicalRecordNumber Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
DocumentReference.context.Slices for related 0..* Reference(Resource) Related resources. For laboratory and imaging reports, a reference to the DiagnosticReport
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:type
Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
DocumentReference.context.Slices for related.related:DiagnosticReport This element must be supported. 0..1 Reference(DiagnosticReport) The DiagnosticReport this document is a rendering of (laboratory or imaging report)
DocumentReference.context.Slices for related.related:DiagnosticReport.reference This element must be supported. 1..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
DocumentReference.context.Slices for related.related:DiagnosticReport.type 1..1 uri Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient")
Required Pattern: DiagnosticReport (extensions allowed)

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Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
DocumentReference.type Base required DocumentEntry Type 📦0.1.0 This IG
DocumentReference.category Base required DocumentEntry Class 📦0.1.0 This IG
DocumentReference.context.​facilityType Base required Facility Type 📦0.1.0 This IG
DocumentReference.context.​practiceSetting Base required Specialty 📦0.1.0 This IG

Snapshot ViewView

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
DocumentReference 0..* DocumentReference A reference to a document
DocumentReference.id This element is included in summaries. 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
DocumentReference.meta This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
DocumentReference.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
DocumentReference.language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
DocumentReference.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
DocumentReference.contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
DocumentReference.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
DocumentReference.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
DocumentReference.masterIdentifier This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Identifier Master Version Specific Identifier
DocumentReference.identifier This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..* CorrelationIdentifier Other identifiers for the document
DocumentReference.status This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code current | superseded | entered-in-error
Binding: DocumentReferenceStatus (required): The status of the document reference.
DocumentReference.docStatus This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code preliminary | final | amended | entered-in-error
Binding: CompositionStatus (required): Status of the underlying document.
DocumentReference.type This element is included in summaries. 0..1 CodeableConcept Kind of document (LOINC if possible)
Binding: DocumentEntry Type (required)
DocumentReference.category This element is included in summaries. 0..* CodeableConcept Categorization of document
Binding: DocumentEntry Class (required)
DocumentReference.subject This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(Patient) Who/what is the subject of the document
DocumentReference.subject.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
DocumentReference.subject.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
DocumentReference.subject.reference This element is included in summaries. C 0..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
DocumentReference.subject.type This element is included in summaries. 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).
DocumentReference.subject.identifier This element is included in summaries. 0..1 NHSIdentifier Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
DocumentReference.subject.display This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Text alternative for the resource
DocumentReference.date This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 instant When this document reference was created
DocumentReference.author This element is included in summaries. 0..* Reference(Organization | Practitioner | PractitionerRole) Who and/or what authored the document
DocumentReference.author.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
DocumentReference.author.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
DocumentReference.author.reference This element is included in summaries. C 0..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
DocumentReference.author.type This element is included in summaries. 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).
DocumentReference.author.identifier This element is included in summaries. 0..1 PractitionerIdentifier The constraints on the root of this type profile have not been applied to this element in the snapshot. Check the type profile directly as well, OrganisationCode The constraints on the root of this type profile have not been applied to this element in the snapshot. Check the type profile directly as well Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
DocumentReference.author.display This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Text alternative for the resource
DocumentReference.authenticator 0..1 Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization) Who/what authenticated the document
DocumentReference.custodian 0..1 Reference(Organization) Organization which maintains the document
DocumentReference.custodian.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
DocumentReference.custodian.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
DocumentReference.custodian.reference This element is included in summaries. C 0..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
DocumentReference.custodian.type This element is included in summaries. 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).
DocumentReference.custodian.identifier This element is included in summaries. 0..1 OrganisationCode Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
DocumentReference.custodian.display This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Text alternative for the resource
DocumentReference.relatesTo This element is included in summaries. 0..* BackboneElement Relationships to other documents
DocumentReference.relatesTo.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
DocumentReference.relatesTo.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
DocumentReference.relatesTo.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
DocumentReference.relatesTo.code This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code replaces | transforms | signs | appends
Binding: DocumentRelationshipType (required): The type of relationship between documents.
DocumentReference.relatesTo.target This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(DocumentReference) Target of the relationship
DocumentReference.description This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Human-readable description
DocumentReference.securityLabel This element is included in summaries. 0..* CodeableConcept Document security-tags
Binding: All Security Labels (extensible): Security Labels from the Healthcare Privacy and Security Classification System.
DocumentReference.content This element is included in summaries. 1..* BackboneElement Document referenced
DocumentReference.content.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
DocumentReference.content.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
DocumentReference.content.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
DocumentReference.content.attachment This element is included in summaries. 1..1 NWAttachment Where to access the document
DocumentReference.content.format This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Coding Format/content rules for the document
Binding: DocumentReferenceFormatCodeSet (preferred): Document Format Codes.
DocumentReference.context This element is included in summaries. 0..1 BackboneElement Clinical context of document
DocumentReference.context.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
DocumentReference.context.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
DocumentReference.context.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
DocumentReference.context.encounter This element must be supported. 0..1 Reference(Encounter | EpisodeOfCare) Context of the document content
DocumentReference.context.encounter.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
DocumentReference.context.encounter.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
DocumentReference.context.encounter.reference This element is included in summaries. C 0..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
DocumentReference.context.encounter.type This element is included in summaries. 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).
DocumentReference.context.encounter.identifier This element is included in summaries. 0..1 CorrelationIdentifier Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
DocumentReference.context.encounter.display This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Text alternative for the resource
DocumentReference.context.event 0..* CodeableConcept The procedure or test code associated with the Accession Number (e.g. NICIP, Genomic Test Directory, etc.)
Binding: v3 Code System ActCode (example): This list of codes represents the main clinical acts being documented.
DocumentReference.context.period This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Period Time of service that is being documented
DocumentReference.context.facilityType 0..1 CodeableConcept Kind of facility where patient was seen
Binding: Facility Type (required)
DocumentReference.context.practiceSetting 0..1 CodeableConcept Additional details about where the content was created (e.g. clinical specialty)
Binding: Specialty (required)
DocumentReference.context.sourcePatientInfo 0..1 Reference(Patient) Patient demographics from source
DocumentReference.context.sourcePatientInfo.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
DocumentReference.context.sourcePatientInfo.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
DocumentReference.context.sourcePatientInfo.reference This element is included in summaries. C 0..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
DocumentReference.context.sourcePatientInfo.type This element is included in summaries. 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).
DocumentReference.context.sourcePatientInfo.identifier This element is included in summaries. 0..1 MedicalRecordNumber Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
DocumentReference.context.sourcePatientInfo.display This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Text alternative for the resource
DocumentReference.context.Slices for related 0..* Reference(Resource) Related resources. For laboratory and imaging reports, a reference to the DiagnosticReport
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:type

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
DocumentReference.context.Slices for related.related:DiagnosticReport This element must be supported. 0..1 Reference(DiagnosticReport) The DiagnosticReport this document is a rendering of (laboratory or imaging report)
DocumentReference.context.Slices for related.related:DiagnosticReport.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
DocumentReference.context.Slices for related.related:DiagnosticReport.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
DocumentReference.context.Slices for related.related:DiagnosticReport.reference This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. C 1..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
DocumentReference.context.Slices for related.related:DiagnosticReport.type This element is included in summaries. 1..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).
Required Pattern: DiagnosticReport (extensions allowed)
DocumentReference.context.Slices for related.related:DiagnosticReport.identifier This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Identifier Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
DocumentReference.context.Slices for related.related:DiagnosticReport.display This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Text alternative for the resource

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Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
DocumentReference.language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DocumentReference.status Base required DocumentReferenceStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DocumentReference.docStatus Base required CompositionStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DocumentReference.type Base required DocumentEntry Type 📦0.1.0 This IG
DocumentReference.category Base required DocumentEntry Class 📦0.1.0 This IG
DocumentReference.subject.​type Base extensible ResourceType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DocumentReference.author.​type Base extensible ResourceType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DocumentReference.custodian.​type Base extensible ResourceType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DocumentReference.relatesTo.​code Base required DocumentRelationshipType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DocumentReference.securityLabel Base extensible SecurityLabels 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DocumentReference.content.​format Base preferred DocumentReference Format Code Set 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DocumentReference.context.​encounter.type Base extensible ResourceType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DocumentReference.context.​event Base example v3 Code System ActCode 📦3.0.0 THO v7.5
DocumentReference.context.​facilityType Base required Facility Type 📦0.1.0 This IG
DocumentReference.context.​practiceSetting Base required Specialty 📦0.1.0 This IG
DocumentReference.context.​sourcePatientInfo.type Base extensible ResourceType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DocumentReference.context.​related:DiagnosticReport.​type Base extensible ResourceType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error DocumentReference If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error DocumentReference 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 DocumentReference 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 DocumentReference If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice DocumentReference 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()

 

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