Stream: implementers
Topic: observation code versus value
Shaun Walters (Nov 07 2017 at 17:26):
Can someone explain the code versus valueCodeableConceptfields in the Observation resource? They make perfect sense in the context of measurements (say code LAB123, value Negative) however in the context of social history it is a bit confusing. If I wish to document smoking history (e.g. Current vs Former) should I fill in code: "Smoking Status", valueCodeableConcept: "Former" or should I do code: "Former smoker" and leave valueCodeableConcept blank?
Anyone have any best practices?
Eric Haas (Nov 07 2017 at 17:37):
how timely -- just added this to the build.
Shaun Walters (Nov 07 2017 at 17:42):
Very helpful and thanks for putting it so succinctly. This has been bugging me for some time. Will take a look at the guidance during implementation!
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