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Resource Profile: Document Message (MessageHeader)

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

Messaging Document Message. The event is the HL7 v2 trigger event. Copied from the NW GMSA FHIR IG.

Usages:

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Formal Views of Profile Content

Description Differentials, Snapshots, and other representations.

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
MessageHeader 0..* MessageHeader A resource that describes a message that is exchanged between systems
MessageHeader.meta This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
MessageHeader.meta.lastUpdated This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 instant When the resource version last changed
MessageHeader.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
MessageHeader.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
MessageHeader.Slices for event[x] This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Coding Code for the event this message represents or link to event definition
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
Binding: MessageEvent (example): One of the message events defined as part of this version of FHIR.
Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
MessageHeader.Slices for event[x].event[x]:eventCoding This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Coding Code for the event this message represents or link to event definition
Binding: hl7VS-eventCode (extensible)
MessageHeader.destination This element is included in summaries. 0..* BackboneElement Message destination application(s)
MessageHeader.destination.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
MessageHeader.destination.endpoint This element is included in summaries. 1..1 url Actual destination address or id
MessageHeader.destination.receiver This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization) Intended "real-world" recipient for the data
MessageHeader.destination.receiver.identifier This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 OrganisationCode Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
MessageHeader.sender This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization) Real world sender of the message
MessageHeader.sender.identifier This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 OrganisationCode Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
MessageHeader.source This element is included in summaries. 1..1 BackboneElement Message source application
MessageHeader.source.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
MessageHeader.source.endpoint This element is included in summaries. 1..1 url Actual message source address or id
MessageHeader.response This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 BackboneElement Mandatory for responses and acknowledgements.
MessageHeader.response.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
MessageHeader.response.identifier This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 id Id of original message
MessageHeader.response.code This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code ok | transient-error | fatal-error
Binding: ResponseType (required): The kind of response to a message.

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
MessageHeader.event[x] Base example MessageEvent 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MessageHeader.event[x]:eventCoding Base extensible hl7VS-eventCode 📦3.0.0 THO v7.5
MessageHeader.response.​code Base required ResponseType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

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

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
MessageHeader MessageHeader
MessageHeader.meta
MessageHeader.meta.lastUpdated This element must be supported. 1..1 instant When the resource version last changed
MessageHeader.Slices for event[x] 1..1 Coding Code for the event this message represents or link to event definition
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
MessageHeader.Slices for event[x].event[x]:eventCoding This element must be supported. 1..1 Coding Code for the event this message represents or link to event definition
Binding: hl7VS-eventCode (extensible)
MessageHeader.destination
MessageHeader.destination.receiver
MessageHeader.destination.receiver.identifier This element must be supported. 1..1 OrganisationCode Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
MessageHeader.sender.identifier This element must be supported. 1..1 OrganisationCode Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
MessageHeader.response This element must be supported. 0..1 BackboneElement Mandatory for responses and acknowledgements.
MessageHeader.response.identifier This element must be supported. 1..1 id Id of original message
MessageHeader.response.code This element must be supported. 1..1 code ok | transient-error | fatal-error

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Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
MessageHeader.event[x]:eventCoding Base extensible hl7VS-eventCode 📦3.0.0 THO v7.5
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
MessageHeader 0..* MessageHeader A resource that describes a message that is exchanged between systems
MessageHeader.id This element is included in summaries. 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
MessageHeader.meta This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
MessageHeader.meta.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
MessageHeader.meta.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
MessageHeader.meta.versionId This element is included in summaries. 0..1 id Version specific identifier
MessageHeader.meta.lastUpdated This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 instant When the resource version last changed
MessageHeader.meta.source This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri Identifies where the resource comes from
MessageHeader.meta.profile This element is included in summaries. 0..* canonical(StructureDefinition) Profiles this resource claims to conform to
MessageHeader.meta.security This element is included in summaries. 0..* Coding Security Labels applied to this resource
Binding: All Security Labels (extensible): Security Labels from the Healthcare Privacy and Security Classification System.
MessageHeader.meta.tag This element is included in summaries. 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".
MessageHeader.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
MessageHeader.language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
MessageHeader.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
MessageHeader.contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
MessageHeader.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
MessageHeader.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
MessageHeader.Slices for event[x] This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Coding Code for the event this message represents or link to event definition
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
Binding: MessageEvent (example): One of the message events defined as part of this version of FHIR.
Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
MessageHeader.Slices for event[x].event[x]:eventCoding This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Coding Code for the event this message represents or link to event definition
Binding: hl7VS-eventCode (extensible)
MessageHeader.destination This element is included in summaries. 0..* BackboneElement Message destination application(s)
MessageHeader.destination.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
MessageHeader.destination.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
MessageHeader.destination.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
MessageHeader.destination.name This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Name of system
MessageHeader.destination.target This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Device) Particular delivery destination within the destination
MessageHeader.destination.endpoint This element is included in summaries. 1..1 url Actual destination address or id
MessageHeader.destination.receiver This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization) Intended "real-world" recipient for the data
MessageHeader.destination.receiver.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
MessageHeader.destination.receiver.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
MessageHeader.destination.receiver.reference This element is included in summaries. C 0..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
MessageHeader.destination.receiver.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).
MessageHeader.destination.receiver.identifier This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 OrganisationCode Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
MessageHeader.destination.receiver.display This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Text alternative for the resource
MessageHeader.sender This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization) Real world sender of the message
MessageHeader.sender.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
MessageHeader.sender.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
MessageHeader.sender.reference This element is included in summaries. C 0..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
MessageHeader.sender.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).
MessageHeader.sender.identifier This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 OrganisationCode Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
MessageHeader.sender.display This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Text alternative for the resource
MessageHeader.enterer This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole) The source of the data entry
MessageHeader.author This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole) The source of the decision
MessageHeader.source This element is included in summaries. 1..1 BackboneElement Message source application
MessageHeader.source.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
MessageHeader.source.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
MessageHeader.source.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
MessageHeader.source.name This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Name of system
MessageHeader.source.software This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Name of software running the system
MessageHeader.source.version This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Version of software running
MessageHeader.source.contact This element is included in summaries. 0..1 ContactPoint Human contact for problems
MessageHeader.source.endpoint This element is included in summaries. 1..1 url Actual message source address or id
MessageHeader.responsible This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization) Final responsibility for event
MessageHeader.reason This element is included in summaries. 0..1 CodeableConcept Cause of event
Binding: ExampleMessageReasonCodes (example): Reason for event occurrence.
MessageHeader.response This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 BackboneElement Mandatory for responses and acknowledgements.
MessageHeader.response.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
MessageHeader.response.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
MessageHeader.response.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
MessageHeader.response.identifier This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 id Id of original message
MessageHeader.response.code This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code ok | transient-error | fatal-error
Binding: ResponseType (required): The kind of response to a message.
MessageHeader.response.details This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(OperationOutcome) Specific list of hints/warnings/errors
MessageHeader.focus This element is included in summaries. 0..* Reference(Resource) The actual content of the message
MessageHeader.definition This element is included in summaries. 0..1 canonical(MessageDefinition) Link to the definition for this message

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Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
MessageHeader.meta.security Base extensible SecurityLabels 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MessageHeader.meta.tag Base example Common Tags 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MessageHeader.language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MessageHeader.event[x] Base example MessageEvent 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MessageHeader.event[x]:eventCoding Base extensible hl7VS-eventCode 📦3.0.0 THO v7.5
MessageHeader.destination.​receiver.type Base extensible ResourceType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MessageHeader.sender.​type Base extensible ResourceType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MessageHeader.reason Base example Example Message Reason Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MessageHeader.response.​code Base required ResponseType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

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

Summary

Mandatory: 1 element(3 nested mandatory elements)
Must-Support: 7 elements

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

Slices

This structure defines the following Slices:

  • The element 1 is sliced based on the value of MessageHeader.event[x]

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
MessageHeader 0..* MessageHeader A resource that describes a message that is exchanged between systems
MessageHeader.meta This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
MessageHeader.meta.lastUpdated This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 instant When the resource version last changed
MessageHeader.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
MessageHeader.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
MessageHeader.Slices for event[x] This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Coding Code for the event this message represents or link to event definition
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
Binding: MessageEvent (example): One of the message events defined as part of this version of FHIR.
Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
MessageHeader.Slices for event[x].event[x]:eventCoding This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Coding Code for the event this message represents or link to event definition
Binding: hl7VS-eventCode (extensible)
MessageHeader.destination This element is included in summaries. 0..* BackboneElement Message destination application(s)
MessageHeader.destination.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
MessageHeader.destination.endpoint This element is included in summaries. 1..1 url Actual destination address or id
MessageHeader.destination.receiver This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization) Intended "real-world" recipient for the data
MessageHeader.destination.receiver.identifier This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 OrganisationCode Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
MessageHeader.sender This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization) Real world sender of the message
MessageHeader.sender.identifier This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 OrganisationCode Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
MessageHeader.source This element is included in summaries. 1..1 BackboneElement Message source application
MessageHeader.source.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
MessageHeader.source.endpoint This element is included in summaries. 1..1 url Actual message source address or id
MessageHeader.response This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 BackboneElement Mandatory for responses and acknowledgements.
MessageHeader.response.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
MessageHeader.response.identifier This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 id Id of original message
MessageHeader.response.code This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code ok | transient-error | fatal-error
Binding: ResponseType (required): The kind of response to a message.

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
MessageHeader.event[x] Base example MessageEvent 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MessageHeader.event[x]:eventCoding Base extensible hl7VS-eventCode 📦3.0.0 THO v7.5
MessageHeader.response.​code Base required ResponseType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

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

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
MessageHeader MessageHeader
MessageHeader.meta
MessageHeader.meta.lastUpdated This element must be supported. 1..1 instant When the resource version last changed
MessageHeader.Slices for event[x] 1..1 Coding Code for the event this message represents or link to event definition
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
MessageHeader.Slices for event[x].event[x]:eventCoding This element must be supported. 1..1 Coding Code for the event this message represents or link to event definition
Binding: hl7VS-eventCode (extensible)
MessageHeader.destination
MessageHeader.destination.receiver
MessageHeader.destination.receiver.identifier This element must be supported. 1..1 OrganisationCode Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
MessageHeader.sender
MessageHeader.sender.identifier This element must be supported. 1..1 OrganisationCode Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
MessageHeader.response This element must be supported. 0..1 BackboneElement Mandatory for responses and acknowledgements.
MessageHeader.response.identifier This element must be supported. 1..1 id Id of original message
MessageHeader.response.code This element must be supported. 1..1 code ok | transient-error | fatal-error

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
MessageHeader.event[x]:eventCoding Base extensible hl7VS-eventCode 📦3.0.0 THO v7.5

Snapshot ViewView

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
MessageHeader 0..* MessageHeader A resource that describes a message that is exchanged between systems
MessageHeader.id This element is included in summaries. 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
MessageHeader.meta This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
MessageHeader.meta.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
MessageHeader.meta.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
MessageHeader.meta.versionId This element is included in summaries. 0..1 id Version specific identifier
MessageHeader.meta.lastUpdated This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 instant When the resource version last changed
MessageHeader.meta.source This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri Identifies where the resource comes from
MessageHeader.meta.profile This element is included in summaries. 0..* canonical(StructureDefinition) Profiles this resource claims to conform to
MessageHeader.meta.security This element is included in summaries. 0..* Coding Security Labels applied to this resource
Binding: All Security Labels (extensible): Security Labels from the Healthcare Privacy and Security Classification System.
MessageHeader.meta.tag This element is included in summaries. 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".
MessageHeader.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
MessageHeader.language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
MessageHeader.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
MessageHeader.contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
MessageHeader.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
MessageHeader.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
MessageHeader.Slices for event[x] This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Coding Code for the event this message represents or link to event definition
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
Binding: MessageEvent (example): One of the message events defined as part of this version of FHIR.
Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
MessageHeader.Slices for event[x].event[x]:eventCoding This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Coding Code for the event this message represents or link to event definition
Binding: hl7VS-eventCode (extensible)
MessageHeader.destination This element is included in summaries. 0..* BackboneElement Message destination application(s)
MessageHeader.destination.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
MessageHeader.destination.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
MessageHeader.destination.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
MessageHeader.destination.name This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Name of system
MessageHeader.destination.target This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Device) Particular delivery destination within the destination
MessageHeader.destination.endpoint This element is included in summaries. 1..1 url Actual destination address or id
MessageHeader.destination.receiver This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization) Intended "real-world" recipient for the data
MessageHeader.destination.receiver.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
MessageHeader.destination.receiver.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
MessageHeader.destination.receiver.reference This element is included in summaries. C 0..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
MessageHeader.destination.receiver.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).
MessageHeader.destination.receiver.identifier This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 OrganisationCode Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
MessageHeader.destination.receiver.display This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Text alternative for the resource
MessageHeader.sender This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization) Real world sender of the message
MessageHeader.sender.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
MessageHeader.sender.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
MessageHeader.sender.reference This element is included in summaries. C 0..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
MessageHeader.sender.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).
MessageHeader.sender.identifier This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 OrganisationCode Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
MessageHeader.sender.display This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Text alternative for the resource
MessageHeader.enterer This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole) The source of the data entry
MessageHeader.author This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole) The source of the decision
MessageHeader.source This element is included in summaries. 1..1 BackboneElement Message source application
MessageHeader.source.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
MessageHeader.source.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
MessageHeader.source.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
MessageHeader.source.name This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Name of system
MessageHeader.source.software This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Name of software running the system
MessageHeader.source.version This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Version of software running
MessageHeader.source.contact This element is included in summaries. 0..1 ContactPoint Human contact for problems
MessageHeader.source.endpoint This element is included in summaries. 1..1 url Actual message source address or id
MessageHeader.responsible This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization) Final responsibility for event
MessageHeader.reason This element is included in summaries. 0..1 CodeableConcept Cause of event
Binding: ExampleMessageReasonCodes (example): Reason for event occurrence.
MessageHeader.response This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 BackboneElement Mandatory for responses and acknowledgements.
MessageHeader.response.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
MessageHeader.response.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
MessageHeader.response.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
MessageHeader.response.identifier This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 id Id of original message
MessageHeader.response.code This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code ok | transient-error | fatal-error
Binding: ResponseType (required): The kind of response to a message.
MessageHeader.response.details This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(OperationOutcome) Specific list of hints/warnings/errors
MessageHeader.focus This element is included in summaries. 0..* Reference(Resource) The actual content of the message
MessageHeader.definition This element is included in summaries. 0..1 canonical(MessageDefinition) Link to the definition for this message

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
MessageHeader.meta.security Base extensible SecurityLabels 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MessageHeader.meta.tag Base example Common Tags 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MessageHeader.language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MessageHeader.event[x] Base example MessageEvent 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MessageHeader.event[x]:eventCoding Base extensible hl7VS-eventCode 📦3.0.0 THO v7.5
MessageHeader.destination.​receiver.type Base extensible ResourceType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MessageHeader.sender.​type Base extensible ResourceType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MessageHeader.reason Base example Example Message Reason Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MessageHeader.response.​code Base required ResponseType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

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

Summary

Mandatory: 1 element(3 nested mandatory elements)
Must-Support: 7 elements

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

Slices

This structure defines the following Slices:

  • The element 1 is sliced based on the value of MessageHeader.event[x]

 

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