Stream: implementers
Topic: Data Types coding and code and cardinality
Hans Buitendijk (Sep 11 2020 at 19:59):
Is anybody aware of any attribute that uses either coding or code data type where the attribute's cardinality is 0..* or 1..*?
Lloyd McKenzie (Sep 11 2020 at 20:34):
Coding, yes. E.g. ElementDefinition.code, Questionnaire.code, Questionnaire.item.code. Contract and several of the financial resources still have it I believe, though not clear those shouldn't be CodeableConcept.
Mohammad Wahid (Dec 19 2020 at 18:07):
Mohammad Wahid: Good Day:
Mohammad Wahid: For the Laboratory test result profile:
http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/StructureDefinition-us-core-observation-lab.html
When the cardinality is 0 it means an optional field?
For a non-numeric value it is recommended to use Snomed CT codes. However, we’re not receiving Snomet CT codes from the lab, therefore, should we expose what is coming from the lab in the “Text” field or make an attempt to translate the lab test name to a Snomed CT code?
Much appreciated.
FHIR-Lab-Profile.jpg
Mohammad Wahid: FHIR-Lab-Profile.jpg
Lloyd McKenzie (Dec 19 2020 at 19:39):
If you're able to translate, that's great - even if you just do it for some of the codes/common codes. For other things, definitely provide text and if possible provide your 'local' code and system too - which will allow for the possibility of future/down-stream translation.
Last updated: Apr 12 2022 at 19:14 UTC
