HRSA 2023 Uniform Data System (UDS) Patient Level Submission (PLS) (UDS+) FHIR IG
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Resource Profile: UDSPlusServiceRequest - Detailed Descriptions

Page standards status: Trial-use Maturity Level: 2

Definitions for the uds-plus-servicerequest resource profile.

Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be found here

0. ServiceRequest
Definition

The UDS+ profile is based on the ServiceRequest resource and establishes the core elements, extensions, vocabularies and value sets for representing ServiceRequests for UDS+ program.

ShortDe-Identified UDS Plus ServiceRequest
2. ServiceRequest.id
Definition

De-dentified ServiceRequest resource identifier.

ShortThe de-identified ServiceRequest identifier created by the health center to send data to UDS+ Data Receiver
Must Supporttrue
4. ServiceRequest.text
ShortCannot include any text in the resource as part of the de-identified data.
Control0..0
Must Supportfalse
6. ServiceRequest.contained
ShortCannot include any contained resources in the resource as part of the de-identified data.
Control0..0
Must Supportfalse
8. ServiceRequest.status
Control1..1
Must Supporttrue
10. ServiceRequest.intent
Control1..1
Must Supporttrue
12. ServiceRequest.doNotPerform
Control1..1
Must Supporttrue
14. ServiceRequest.code
Control1..1
BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from US Core Procedure Codes
(extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/ValueSet/us-core-procedure-code)

The set of codes indicating the ServiceRequests

Must Supporttrue
16. ServiceRequest.subject
Control1..1
TypeReference(De-Identified UDS Plus Patient)
Must Supporttrue
18. ServiceRequest.subject.display
Control0..0
Must Supportfalse
20. ServiceRequest.encounter
Control0..1
TypeReference(De-Identified UDS Plus Encounter)
Must Supporttrue
22. ServiceRequest.encounter.display
Control0..0
Must Supportfalse
24. ServiceRequest.occurrence[x]
Control0..1
TypeChoice of: dateTime, Period, Timing
[x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Must Support TypesdateTime
Invariantsuds-plus-svr-1: All dateTime data elements should be truncated to a year only for de-identified resources. ($this is DateTime implies $this.toString().length() = 4)
uds-plus-svr-2: All Period.start data elements should be truncated to a year only for de-identified resources. ($this is Period and Period.start.exists() implies $this.start.toString().length() = 4)
uds-plus-svr-3: All Period.emd data elements should be truncated to a year only for de-identified resources. ($this is Period and Period.end.exists() implies $this.end.toString().length() = 4)
uds-plus-svr-4: All Timing.event data elements should be truncated to a year only for de-identified resources. ($this is Timing and Timing.event.exists() implies $this.event.count() = 1)
uds-plus-svr-5: All Timing.event data elements should be truncated to a year only for de-identified resources. ($this is Timing and Timing.event.exists() implies $this.event.first().toString().length() = 4)
26. ServiceRequest.authoredOn
Control0..1
Must Supporttrue
Invariantsuds-plus-svr-6: All dateTime data elements should be truncated to a year only for de-identified resources. ($this is DateTime implies $this.toString().length() = 4)
28. ServiceRequest.requester
Control0..1
Must Supporttrue
30. ServiceRequest.requester.display
Control0..0
Must Supportfalse
32. ServiceRequest.performer
34. ServiceRequest.performer.display
Control0..0
Must Supportfalse
36. ServiceRequest.note
Control0..0
Must Supportfalse

Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be found here

0. ServiceRequest
Definition

The UDS+ profile is based on the ServiceRequest resource and establishes the core elements, extensions, vocabularies and value sets for representing ServiceRequests for UDS+ program.


A record of a request for service such as diagnostic investigations, treatments, or operations to be performed.

ShortDe-Identified UDS Plus ServiceRequestA request for a service to be performed
Control0..*
Is Modifierfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesdiagnostic request, referral, referral request, transfer of care request
Invariantsdom-2: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources (contained.contained.empty())
dom-3: 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: 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: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label (contained.meta.security.empty())
dom-6: A resource should have narrative for robust management (text.`div`.exists())
prr-1: orderDetail SHALL only be present if code is present (orderDetail.empty() or code.exists())
prr-1: orderDetail SHALL only be present if code is present (orderDetail.empty() or code.exists())
2. ServiceRequest.id
Definition

De-dentified ServiceRequest resource identifier.


The logical id of the resource, as used in the URL for the resource. Once assigned, this value never changes.

ShortThe de-identified ServiceRequest identifier created by the health center to send data to UDS+ Data ReceiverLogical id of this artifact
Comments

The only time that a resource does not have an id is when it is being submitted to the server using a create operation.

Control0..1
Typeidstring
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
4. ServiceRequest.implicitRules
Definition

A reference to a set of rules that were followed when the resource was constructed, and which must be understood when processing the content. Often, this is a reference to an implementation guide that defines the special rules along with other profiles etc.

ShortA set of rules under which this content was created
Comments

Asserting this rule set restricts the content to be only understood by a limited set of trading partners. This inherently limits the usefulness of the data in the long term. However, the existing health eco-system is highly fractured, and not yet ready to define, collect, and exchange data in a generally computable sense. Wherever possible, implementers and/or specification writers should avoid using this element. Often, when used, the URL is a reference to an implementation guide that defines these special rules as part of it's narrative along with other profiles, value sets, etc.

Control0..1
Typeuri
Is Modifiertrue because This element is labeled as a modifier because the implicit rules may provide additional knowledge about the resource that modifies it's meaning or interpretation
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
6. ServiceRequest.text
Definition

A human-readable narrative that contains a summary of the resource and can be used to represent the content of the resource to a human. The narrative need not encode all the structured data, but is required to contain sufficient detail to make it "clinically safe" for a human to just read the narrative. Resource definitions may define what content should be represented in the narrative to ensure clinical safety.

ShortCannot include any text in the resource as part of the de-identified data.Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
Comments

Contained resources do not have narrative. Resources that are not contained SHOULD have a narrative. In some cases, a resource may only have text with little or no additional discrete data (as long as all minOccurs=1 elements are satisfied). This may be necessary for data from legacy systems where information is captured as a "text blob" or where text is additionally entered raw or narrated and encoded information is added later.

Control0..01
TypeNarrative
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesnarrative, html, xhtml, display
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
8. ServiceRequest.contained
Definition

These resources do not have an independent existence apart from the resource that contains them - they cannot be identified independently, and nor can they have their own independent transaction scope.

ShortCannot include any contained resources in the resource as part of the de-identified data.Contained, inline Resources
Comments

This should never be done when the content can be identified properly, as once identification is lost, it is extremely difficult (and context dependent) to restore it again. Contained resources may have profiles and tags In their meta elements, but SHALL NOT have security labels.

Control0..0*
TypeResource
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesinline resources, anonymous resources, contained resources
10. ServiceRequest.modifierExtension
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource and that modifies the understanding of the element that contains it and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the resource that contains them
Summaryfalse
Requirements

Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

Alternate Namesextensions, user content
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
12. ServiceRequest.status
Definition

The status of the order.

Shortdraft | active | on-hold | revoked | completed | entered-in-error | unknown
Comments

The status is generally fully in the control of the requester - they determine whether the order is draft or active and, after it has been activated, competed, cancelled or suspended. States relating to the activities of the performer are reflected on either the corresponding event (see Event Pattern for general discussion) or using the Task resource.


The status is generally fully in the control of the requester - they determine whether the order is draft or active and, after it has been activated, competed, cancelled or suspended. States relating to the activities of the performer are reflected on either the corresponding event (see Event Pattern for general discussion) or using the Task resource.

Control1..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from RequestStatushttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/request-status|4.0.1
(required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/request-status|4.0.1)

The status of a service order.

Typecode
Is Modifiertrue because This element is labeled as a modifier because it is a status element that contains status entered-in-error which means that the resource should not be treated as valid
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
14. ServiceRequest.intent
Definition

Whether the request is a proposal, plan, an original order or a reflex order.

Shortproposal | plan | directive | order | original-order | reflex-order | filler-order | instance-order | option
Comments

This element is labeled as a modifier because the intent alters when and how the resource is actually applicable.

Control1..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from RequestIntenthttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/request-intent|4.0.1
(required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/request-intent|4.0.1)

The kind of service request.

Typecode
Is Modifiertrue because This element changes the interpretation of all descriptive attributes. For example "the time the request is recommended to occur" vs. "the time the request is authorized to occur" or "who is recommended to perform the request" vs. "who is authorized to perform the request
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
16. ServiceRequest.doNotPerform
Definition

Set this to true if the record is saying that the service/procedure should NOT be performed.

ShortTrue if service/procedure should not be performed
Comments

In general, only the code and timeframe will be present, though occasional additional qualifiers such as body site or even performer could be included to narrow the scope of the prohibition. If the ServiceRequest.code and ServiceRequest.doNotPerform both contain negation, that will reinforce prohibition and should not have a double negative interpretation.

Control10..1
Typeboolean
Is Modifiertrue because If true this element negates the specified action. For Example, instead of a request for a procedure, it is a request for the procedure to not occur.
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Used for do not ambulate, do not elevate head of bed, do not flush NG tube, do not take blood pressure on a certain arm, etc.

Meaning if MissingIf missing, the request is a positive request e.g. "do perform"
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
18. ServiceRequest.code
Definition

A code that identifies a particular service (i.e., procedure, diagnostic investigation, or panel of investigations) that have been requested.

ShortWhat is being requested/ordered
Comments

Many laboratory and radiology procedure codes embed the specimen/organ system in the test order name, for example, serum or serum/plasma glucose, or a chest x-ray. The specimen might not be recorded separately from the test code.

Control10..1
BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from For example codes, see US Core Procedure Codeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/procedure-code
(extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/ValueSet/us-core-procedure-code)

The set of codes indicating the ServiceRequests


Codes for tests or services that can be carried out by a designated individual, organization or healthcare service. For laboratory, LOINC is (preferred)[http://build.fhir.org/terminologies.html#preferred] and a valueset using LOINC Order codes is available here.

TypeCodeableConcept
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Alternate Namesservice requested
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
20. ServiceRequest.subject
Definition

On whom or what the service is to be performed. This is usually a human patient, but can also be requested on animals, groups of humans or animals, devices such as dialysis machines, or even locations (typically for environmental scans).

ShortIndividual or Entity the service is ordered for
Control1..1
TypeReference(De-Identified UDS Plus Patient, Patient, Group, Location, Device)
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
22. ServiceRequest.subject.display
Definition

Plain text narrative that identifies the resource in addition to the resource reference.

ShortText alternative for the resource
Comments

This is generally not the same as the Resource.text of the referenced resource. The purpose is to identify what's being referenced, not to fully describe it.

Control0..01
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supportfalse
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
24. ServiceRequest.encounter
Definition

An encounter that provides additional information about the healthcare context in which this request is made.

ShortEncounter in which the request was created
Control0..1
TypeReference(De-Identified UDS Plus Encounter, Encounter)
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Alternate Namescontext
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
26. ServiceRequest.encounter.display
Definition

Plain text narrative that identifies the resource in addition to the resource reference.

ShortText alternative for the resource
Comments

This is generally not the same as the Resource.text of the referenced resource. The purpose is to identify what's being referenced, not to fully describe it.

Control0..01
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supportfalse
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
28. ServiceRequest.occurrence[x]
Definition

The date/time at which the requested service should occur.

ShortWhen service should occur
Control0..1
TypeChoice of: dateTime, Period, Timing
[x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Must Support TypesdateTime
Summarytrue
Alternate Namesschedule
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
uds-plus-svr-1: All dateTime data elements should be truncated to a year only for de-identified resources. ($this is DateTime implies $this.toString().length() = 4)
uds-plus-svr-2: All Period.start data elements should be truncated to a year only for de-identified resources. ($this is Period and Period.start.exists() implies $this.start.toString().length() = 4)
uds-plus-svr-3: All Period.emd data elements should be truncated to a year only for de-identified resources. ($this is Period and Period.end.exists() implies $this.end.toString().length() = 4)
uds-plus-svr-4: All Timing.event data elements should be truncated to a year only for de-identified resources. ($this is Timing and Timing.event.exists() implies $this.event.count() = 1)
uds-plus-svr-5: All Timing.event data elements should be truncated to a year only for de-identified resources. ($this is Timing and Timing.event.exists() implies $this.event.first().toString().length() = 4)
30. ServiceRequest.authoredOn
Definition

When the request transitioned to being actionable.

ShortDate request signed
Control0..1
TypedateTime
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Alternate NamesorderedOn
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
uds-plus-svr-6: All dateTime data elements should be truncated to a year only for de-identified resources. ($this is DateTime implies $this.toString().length() = 4)
32. ServiceRequest.requester
Definition

The individual who initiated the request and has responsibility for its activation.

ShortWho/what is requesting service
Comments

This not the dispatcher, but rather who is the authorizer. This element is not intended to handle delegation which would generally be managed through the Provenance resource.

Control0..1
TypeReference(Practitioner, PractitionerRole, Organization, Patient, RelatedPerson, Device)
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Must Support TypesNo must-support rules about the choice of types/profiles
Summarytrue
Alternate Namesauthor, orderer
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
34. ServiceRequest.requester.display
Definition

Plain text narrative that identifies the resource in addition to the resource reference.

ShortText alternative for the resource
Comments

This is generally not the same as the Resource.text of the referenced resource. The purpose is to identify what's being referenced, not to fully describe it.

Control0..01
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supportfalse
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
36. ServiceRequest.note
Definition

Any other notes and comments made about the service request. For example, internal billing notes.

ShortComments
Control0..0*
TypeAnnotation
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summaryfalse
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))

Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be found here

0. ServiceRequest
Definition

The UDS+ profile is based on the ServiceRequest resource and establishes the core elements, extensions, vocabularies and value sets for representing ServiceRequests for UDS+ program.

ShortDe-Identified UDS Plus ServiceRequest
Control0..*
Is Modifierfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesdiagnostic request, referral, referral request, transfer of care request
Invariantsdom-2: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources (contained.contained.empty())
dom-3: 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: 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: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label (contained.meta.security.empty())
dom-6: A resource should have narrative for robust management (text.`div`.exists())
prr-1: orderDetail SHALL only be present if code is present (orderDetail.empty() or code.exists())
2. ServiceRequest.id
Definition

De-dentified ServiceRequest resource identifier.

ShortThe de-identified ServiceRequest identifier created by the health center to send data to UDS+ Data Receiver
Comments

The only time that a resource does not have an id is when it is being submitted to the server using a create operation.

Control0..1
Typeid
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
4. ServiceRequest.meta
Definition

The metadata about the resource. This is content that is maintained by the infrastructure. Changes to the content might not always be associated with version changes to the resource.

ShortMetadata about the resource
Control0..1
TypeMeta
Is Modifierfalse
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
6. ServiceRequest.implicitRules
Definition

A reference to a set of rules that were followed when the resource was constructed, and which must be understood when processing the content. Often, this is a reference to an implementation guide that defines the special rules along with other profiles etc.

ShortA set of rules under which this content was created
Comments

Asserting this rule set restricts the content to be only understood by a limited set of trading partners. This inherently limits the usefulness of the data in the long term. However, the existing health eco-system is highly fractured, and not yet ready to define, collect, and exchange data in a generally computable sense. Wherever possible, implementers and/or specification writers should avoid using this element. Often, when used, the URL is a reference to an implementation guide that defines these special rules as part of it's narrative along with other profiles, value sets, etc.

Control0..1
Typeuri
Is Modifiertrue because This element is labeled as a modifier because the implicit rules may provide additional knowledge about the resource that modifies it's meaning or interpretation
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
8. ServiceRequest.language
Definition

The base language in which the resource is written.

ShortLanguage of the resource content
Comments

Language is provided to support indexing and accessibility (typically, services such as text to speech use the language tag). The html language tag in the narrative applies to the narrative. The language tag on the resource may be used to specify the language of other presentations generated from the data in the resource. Not all the content has to be in the base language. The Resource.language should not be assumed to apply to the narrative automatically. If a language is specified, it should it also be specified on the div element in the html (see rules in HTML5 for information about the relationship between xml:lang and the html lang attribute).

Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from CommonLanguages
(preferred to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages)

A human language.

Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguagesMax Binding
Typecode
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summaryfalse
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
10. ServiceRequest.text
Definition

A human-readable narrative that contains a summary of the resource and can be used to represent the content of the resource to a human. The narrative need not encode all the structured data, but is required to contain sufficient detail to make it "clinically safe" for a human to just read the narrative. Resource definitions may define what content should be represented in the narrative to ensure clinical safety.

ShortCannot include any text in the resource as part of the de-identified data.
Comments

Contained resources do not have narrative. Resources that are not contained SHOULD have a narrative. In some cases, a resource may only have text with little or no additional discrete data (as long as all minOccurs=1 elements are satisfied). This may be necessary for data from legacy systems where information is captured as a "text blob" or where text is additionally entered raw or narrated and encoded information is added later.

Control0..0
TypeNarrative
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesnarrative, html, xhtml, display
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
12. ServiceRequest.contained
Definition

These resources do not have an independent existence apart from the resource that contains them - they cannot be identified independently, and nor can they have their own independent transaction scope.

ShortCannot include any contained resources in the resource as part of the de-identified data.
Comments

This should never be done when the content can be identified properly, as once identification is lost, it is extremely difficult (and context dependent) to restore it again. Contained resources may have profiles and tags In their meta elements, but SHALL NOT have security labels.

Control0..0
TypeResource
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesinline resources, anonymous resources, contained resources
14. ServiceRequest.extension
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifierfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesextensions, user content
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
16. ServiceRequest.modifierExtension
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource and that modifies the understanding of the element that contains it and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the resource that contains them
Summaryfalse
Requirements

Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

Alternate Namesextensions, user content
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
18. ServiceRequest.identifier
Definition

Identifiers assigned to this order instance by the orderer and/or the receiver and/or order fulfiller.

ShortIdentifiers assigned to this order
Comments

The identifier.type element is used to distinguish between the identifiers assigned by the orderer (known as the 'Placer' in HL7 v2) and the producer of the observations in response to the order (known as the 'Filler' in HL7 v2). For further discussion and examples see the resource notes section below.

NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
Control0..*
TypeIdentifier
Is Modifierfalse
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
20. ServiceRequest.instantiatesCanonical
Definition

The URL pointing to a FHIR-defined protocol, guideline, orderset or other definition that is adhered to in whole or in part by this ServiceRequest.

ShortInstantiates FHIR protocol or definition
Comments

Note: This is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion). It is best practice for the identifier to only appear on a single resource instance, however business practices may occasionally dictate that multiple resource instances with the same identifier can exist - possibly even with different resource types. For example, multiple Patient and a Person resource instance might share the same social insurance number.

Control0..*
Typecanonical(ActivityDefinition, PlanDefinition)
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
22. ServiceRequest.instantiatesUri
Definition

The URL pointing to an externally maintained protocol, guideline, orderset or other definition that is adhered to in whole or in part by this ServiceRequest.

ShortInstantiates external protocol or definition
Comments

This might be an HTML page, PDF, etc. or could just be a non-resolvable URI identifier.

Control0..*
Typeuri
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
24. ServiceRequest.basedOn
Definition

Plan/proposal/order fulfilled by this request.

ShortWhat request fulfills
Control0..*
TypeReference(CarePlan, ServiceRequest, MedicationRequest)
Is Modifierfalse
Summarytrue
Alternate Namesfulfills
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
26. ServiceRequest.replaces
Definition

The request takes the place of the referenced completed or terminated request(s).

ShortWhat request replaces
Control0..*
TypeReference(ServiceRequest)
Is Modifierfalse
Summarytrue
Alternate Namessupersedes, prior, renewed order
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
28. ServiceRequest.requisition
Definition

A shared identifier common to all service requests that were authorized more or less simultaneously by a single author, representing the composite or group identifier.

ShortComposite Request ID
Comments

Requests are linked either by a "basedOn" relationship (i.e. one request is fulfilling another) or by having a common requisition. Requests that are part of the same requisition are generally treated independently from the perspective of changing their state or maintaining them after initial creation.

Control0..1
TypeIdentifier
Is Modifierfalse
Summarytrue
Requirements

Some business processes need to know if multiple items were ordered as part of the same "requisition" for billing or other purposes.

Alternate NamesgrouperId, groupIdentifier
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
30. ServiceRequest.status
Definition

The status of the order.

Shortdraft | active | on-hold | revoked | completed | entered-in-error | unknown
Comments

The status is generally fully in the control of the requester - they determine whether the order is draft or active and, after it has been activated, competed, cancelled or suspended. States relating to the activities of the performer are reflected on either the corresponding event (see Event Pattern for general discussion) or using the Task resource.

Control1..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from RequestStatus
(required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/request-status|4.0.1)

The status of a service order.

Typecode
Is Modifiertrue because This element is labeled as a modifier because it is a status element that contains status entered-in-error which means that the resource should not be treated as valid
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
32. ServiceRequest.intent
Definition

Whether the request is a proposal, plan, an original order or a reflex order.

Shortproposal | plan | directive | order | original-order | reflex-order | filler-order | instance-order | option
Comments

This element is labeled as a modifier because the intent alters when and how the resource is actually applicable.

Control1..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from RequestIntent
(required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/request-intent|4.0.1)

The kind of service request.

Typecode
Is Modifiertrue because This element changes the interpretation of all descriptive attributes. For example "the time the request is recommended to occur" vs. "the time the request is authorized to occur" or "who is recommended to perform the request" vs. "who is authorized to perform the request
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
34. ServiceRequest.category
Definition

A code that classifies the service for searching, sorting and display purposes (e.g. "Surgical Procedure").

ShortClassification of service
Comments

There may be multiple axis of categorization depending on the context or use case for retrieving or displaying the resource. The level of granularity is defined by the category concepts in the value set.

Control0..*
BindingFor example codes, see ServiceRequestCategoryCodes
(example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/servicerequest-category)

Classification of the requested service.

TypeCodeableConcept
Is Modifierfalse
Summarytrue
Requirements

Used for filtering what service request are retrieved and displayed.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
36. ServiceRequest.priority
Definition

Indicates how quickly the ServiceRequest should be addressed with respect to other requests.

Shortroutine | urgent | asap | stat
Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from RequestPriority
(required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/request-priority|4.0.1)

Identifies the level of importance to be assigned to actioning the request.

Typecode
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Meaning if MissingIf missing, this task should be performed with normal priority
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
38. ServiceRequest.doNotPerform
Definition

Set this to true if the record is saying that the service/procedure should NOT be performed.

ShortTrue if service/procedure should not be performed
Comments

In general, only the code and timeframe will be present, though occasional additional qualifiers such as body site or even performer could be included to narrow the scope of the prohibition. If the ServiceRequest.code and ServiceRequest.doNotPerform both contain negation, that will reinforce prohibition and should not have a double negative interpretation.

Control1..1
Typeboolean
Is Modifiertrue because If true this element negates the specified action. For Example, instead of a request for a procedure, it is a request for the procedure to not occur.
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Used for do not ambulate, do not elevate head of bed, do not flush NG tube, do not take blood pressure on a certain arm, etc.

Meaning if MissingIf missing, the request is a positive request e.g. "do perform"
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
40. ServiceRequest.code
Definition

A code that identifies a particular service (i.e., procedure, diagnostic investigation, or panel of investigations) that have been requested.

ShortWhat is being requested/ordered
Comments

Many laboratory and radiology procedure codes embed the specimen/organ system in the test order name, for example, serum or serum/plasma glucose, or a chest x-ray. The specimen might not be recorded separately from the test code.

Control1..1
BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from US Core Procedure Codes
(extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/ValueSet/us-core-procedure-code)

The set of codes indicating the ServiceRequests

TypeCodeableConcept
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Alternate Namesservice requested
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
42. ServiceRequest.orderDetail
Definition

Additional details and instructions about the how the services are to be delivered. For example, and order for a urinary catheter may have an order detail for an external or indwelling catheter, or an order for a bandage may require additional instructions specifying how the bandage should be applied.

ShortAdditional order information
Comments

For information from the medical record intended to support the delivery of the requested services, use the supportingInformation element.

Control0..*
This element is affected by the following invariants: prr-1
BindingFor example codes, see ServiceRequestOrderDetailsCodes
(example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/servicerequest-orderdetail)

Codified order entry details which are based on order context.

TypeCodeableConcept
Is Modifierfalse
Summarytrue
Alternate Namesdetailed instructions
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
44. ServiceRequest.quantity[x]
Definition

An amount of service being requested which can be a quantity ( for example $1,500 home modification), a ratio ( for example, 20 half day visits per month), or a range (2.0 to 1.8 Gy per fraction).

ShortService amount
Control0..1
TypeChoice of: Quantity, Ratio, Range
[x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
Is Modifierfalse
Summarytrue
Requirements

When ordering a service the number of service items may need to be specified separately from the the service item.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
46. ServiceRequest.subject
Definition

On whom or what the service is to be performed. This is usually a human patient, but can also be requested on animals, groups of humans or animals, devices such as dialysis machines, or even locations (typically for environmental scans).

ShortIndividual or Entity the service is ordered for
Control1..1
TypeReference(De-Identified UDS Plus Patient)
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
48. ServiceRequest.subject.id
Definition

Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Summaryfalse
50. ServiceRequest.subject.extension
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifierfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesextensions, user content
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on ServiceRequest.subject.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ url
  • 52. ServiceRequest.subject.reference
    Definition

    A reference to a location at which the other resource is found. The reference may be a relative reference, in which case it is relative to the service base URL, or an absolute URL that resolves to the location where the resource is found. The reference may be version specific or not. If the reference is not to a FHIR RESTful server, then it should be assumed to be version specific. Internal fragment references (start with '#') refer to contained resources.

    ShortLiteral reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
    Comments

    Using absolute URLs provides a stable scalable approach suitable for a cloud/web context, while using relative/logical references provides a flexible approach suitable for use when trading across closed eco-system boundaries. Absolute URLs do not need to point to a FHIR RESTful server, though this is the preferred approach. If the URL conforms to the structure "/[type]/[id]" then it should be assumed that the reference is to a FHIR RESTful server.

    Control0..1
    This element is affected by the following invariants: ref-1
    Typestring
    Is Modifierfalse
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    54. ServiceRequest.subject.type
    Definition

    The expected type of the target of the reference. If both Reference.type and Reference.reference are populated and Reference.reference is a FHIR URL, both SHALL be consistent.

    The type is the Canonical URL of Resource Definition that is the type this reference refers to. References are URLs that are relative to http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/ e.g. "Patient" is a reference to http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Patient. Absolute URLs are only allowed for logical models (and can only be used in references in logical models, not resources).

    ShortType the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient")
    Comments

    This element is used to indicate the type of the target of the reference. This may be used which ever of the other elements are populated (or not). In some cases, the type of the target may be determined by inspection of the reference (e.g. a RESTful URL) or by resolving the target of the reference; if both the type and a reference is provided, the reference SHALL resolve to a resource of the same type as that specified.

    Control0..1
    BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from ResourceType
    (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-types)

    Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).

    Typeuri
    Is Modifierfalse
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    56. ServiceRequest.subject.identifier
    Definition

    An identifier for the target resource. This is used when there is no way to reference the other resource directly, either because the entity it represents is not available through a FHIR server, or because there is no way for the author of the resource to convert a known identifier to an actual location. There is no requirement that a Reference.identifier point to something that is actually exposed as a FHIR instance, but it SHALL point to a business concept that would be expected to be exposed as a FHIR instance, and that instance would need to be of a FHIR resource type allowed by the reference.

    ShortLogical reference, when literal reference is not known
    Comments

    When an identifier is provided in place of a reference, any system processing the reference will only be able to resolve the identifier to a reference if it understands the business context in which the identifier is used. Sometimes this is global (e.g. a national identifier) but often it is not. For this reason, none of the useful mechanisms described for working with references (e.g. chaining, includes) are possible, nor should servers be expected to be able resolve the reference. Servers may accept an identifier based reference untouched, resolve it, and/or reject it - see CapabilityStatement.rest.resource.referencePolicy.

    When both an identifier and a literal reference are provided, the literal reference is preferred. Applications processing the resource are allowed - but not required - to check that the identifier matches the literal reference

    Applications converting a logical reference to a literal reference may choose to leave the logical reference present, or remove it.

    Reference is intended to point to a structure that can potentially be expressed as a FHIR resource, though there is no need for it to exist as an actual FHIR resource instance - except in as much as an application wishes to actual find the target of the reference. The content referred to be the identifier must meet the logical constraints implied by any limitations on what resource types are permitted for the reference. For example, it would not be legitimate to send the identifier for a drug prescription if the type were Reference(Observation|DiagnosticReport). One of the use-cases for Reference.identifier is the situation where no FHIR representation exists (where the type is Reference (Any).

    NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
    Control0..1
    TypeIdentifier
    Is Modifierfalse
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    58. ServiceRequest.subject.display
    Definition

    Plain text narrative that identifies the resource in addition to the resource reference.

    ShortText alternative for the resource
    Comments

    This is generally not the same as the Resource.text of the referenced resource. The purpose is to identify what's being referenced, not to fully describe it.

    Control0..0
    Typestring
    Is Modifierfalse
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Must Supportfalse
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    60. ServiceRequest.encounter
    Definition

    An encounter that provides additional information about the healthcare context in which this request is made.

    ShortEncounter in which the request was created
    Control0..1
    TypeReference(De-Identified UDS Plus Encounter)
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supporttrue
    Summarytrue
    Alternate Namescontext
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    62. ServiceRequest.encounter.id
    Definition

    Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

    ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
    Control0..1
    Typestring
    Is Modifierfalse
    XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
    Summaryfalse
    64. ServiceRequest.encounter.extension
    Definition

    May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

    ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
    Comments

    There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

    Control0..*
    TypeExtension
    Is Modifierfalse
    Summaryfalse
    Alternate Namesextensions, user content
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
    SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on ServiceRequest.encounter.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
    • value @ url
    • 66. ServiceRequest.encounter.reference
      Definition

      A reference to a location at which the other resource is found. The reference may be a relative reference, in which case it is relative to the service base URL, or an absolute URL that resolves to the location where the resource is found. The reference may be version specific or not. If the reference is not to a FHIR RESTful server, then it should be assumed to be version specific. Internal fragment references (start with '#') refer to contained resources.

      ShortLiteral reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
      Comments

      Using absolute URLs provides a stable scalable approach suitable for a cloud/web context, while using relative/logical references provides a flexible approach suitable for use when trading across closed eco-system boundaries. Absolute URLs do not need to point to a FHIR RESTful server, though this is the preferred approach. If the URL conforms to the structure "/[type]/[id]" then it should be assumed that the reference is to a FHIR RESTful server.

      Control0..1
      This element is affected by the following invariants: ref-1
      Typestring
      Is Modifierfalse
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      68. ServiceRequest.encounter.type
      Definition

      The expected type of the target of the reference. If both Reference.type and Reference.reference are populated and Reference.reference is a FHIR URL, both SHALL be consistent.

      The type is the Canonical URL of Resource Definition that is the type this reference refers to. References are URLs that are relative to http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/ e.g. "Patient" is a reference to http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Patient. Absolute URLs are only allowed for logical models (and can only be used in references in logical models, not resources).

      ShortType the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient")
      Comments

      This element is used to indicate the type of the target of the reference. This may be used which ever of the other elements are populated (or not). In some cases, the type of the target may be determined by inspection of the reference (e.g. a RESTful URL) or by resolving the target of the reference; if both the type and a reference is provided, the reference SHALL resolve to a resource of the same type as that specified.

      Control0..1
      BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from ResourceType
      (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-types)

      Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).

      Typeuri
      Is Modifierfalse
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      70. ServiceRequest.encounter.identifier
      Definition

      An identifier for the target resource. This is used when there is no way to reference the other resource directly, either because the entity it represents is not available through a FHIR server, or because there is no way for the author of the resource to convert a known identifier to an actual location. There is no requirement that a Reference.identifier point to something that is actually exposed as a FHIR instance, but it SHALL point to a business concept that would be expected to be exposed as a FHIR instance, and that instance would need to be of a FHIR resource type allowed by the reference.

      ShortLogical reference, when literal reference is not known
      Comments

      When an identifier is provided in place of a reference, any system processing the reference will only be able to resolve the identifier to a reference if it understands the business context in which the identifier is used. Sometimes this is global (e.g. a national identifier) but often it is not. For this reason, none of the useful mechanisms described for working with references (e.g. chaining, includes) are possible, nor should servers be expected to be able resolve the reference. Servers may accept an identifier based reference untouched, resolve it, and/or reject it - see CapabilityStatement.rest.resource.referencePolicy.

      When both an identifier and a literal reference are provided, the literal reference is preferred. Applications processing the resource are allowed - but not required - to check that the identifier matches the literal reference

      Applications converting a logical reference to a literal reference may choose to leave the logical reference present, or remove it.

      Reference is intended to point to a structure that can potentially be expressed as a FHIR resource, though there is no need for it to exist as an actual FHIR resource instance - except in as much as an application wishes to actual find the target of the reference. The content referred to be the identifier must meet the logical constraints implied by any limitations on what resource types are permitted for the reference. For example, it would not be legitimate to send the identifier for a drug prescription if the type were Reference(Observation|DiagnosticReport). One of the use-cases for Reference.identifier is the situation where no FHIR representation exists (where the type is Reference (Any).

      NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
      Control0..1
      TypeIdentifier
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      72. ServiceRequest.encounter.display
      Definition

      Plain text narrative that identifies the resource in addition to the resource reference.

      ShortText alternative for the resource
      Comments

      This is generally not the same as the Resource.text of the referenced resource. The purpose is to identify what's being referenced, not to fully describe it.

      Control0..0
      Typestring
      Is Modifierfalse
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Must Supportfalse
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      74. ServiceRequest.occurrence[x]
      Definition

      The date/time at which the requested service should occur.

      ShortWhen service should occur
      Control0..1
      TypeChoice of: dateTime, Period, Timing
      [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
      Is Modifierfalse
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Must Supporttrue
      Must Support TypesdateTime
      Summarytrue
      Alternate Namesschedule
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      uds-plus-svr-1: All dateTime data elements should be truncated to a year only for de-identified resources. ($this is DateTime implies $this.toString().length() = 4)
      uds-plus-svr-2: All Period.start data elements should be truncated to a year only for de-identified resources. ($this is Period and Period.start.exists() implies $this.start.toString().length() = 4)
      uds-plus-svr-3: All Period.emd data elements should be truncated to a year only for de-identified resources. ($this is Period and Period.end.exists() implies $this.end.toString().length() = 4)
      uds-plus-svr-4: All Timing.event data elements should be truncated to a year only for de-identified resources. ($this is Timing and Timing.event.exists() implies $this.event.count() = 1)
      uds-plus-svr-5: All Timing.event data elements should be truncated to a year only for de-identified resources. ($this is Timing and Timing.event.exists() implies $this.event.first().toString().length() = 4)
      76. ServiceRequest.asNeeded[x]
      Definition

      If a CodeableConcept is present, it indicates the pre-condition for performing the service. For example "pain", "on flare-up", etc.

      ShortPreconditions for service
      Control0..1
      BindingFor example codes, see SNOMEDCTMedicationAsNeededReasonCodes
      (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medication-as-needed-reason)

      A coded concept identifying the pre-condition that should hold prior to performing a procedure. For example "pain", "on flare-up", etc.

      TypeChoice of: boolean, CodeableConcept
      [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
      Is Modifierfalse
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      78. ServiceRequest.authoredOn
      Definition

      When the request transitioned to being actionable.

      ShortDate request signed
      Control0..1
      TypedateTime
      Is Modifierfalse
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Must Supporttrue
      Summarytrue
      Alternate NamesorderedOn
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      uds-plus-svr-6: All dateTime data elements should be truncated to a year only for de-identified resources. ($this is DateTime implies $this.toString().length() = 4)
      80. ServiceRequest.requester
      Definition

      The individual who initiated the request and has responsibility for its activation.

      ShortWho/what is requesting service
      Comments

      This not the dispatcher, but rather who is the authorizer. This element is not intended to handle delegation which would generally be managed through the Provenance resource.

      Control0..1
      TypeReference(Practitioner, PractitionerRole, Organization, Patient, RelatedPerson, Device)
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supporttrue
      Must Support TypesNo must-support rules about the choice of types/profiles
      Summarytrue
      Alternate Namesauthor, orderer
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      82. ServiceRequest.requester.id
      Definition

      Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

      ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
      Control0..1
      Typestring
      Is Modifierfalse
      XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
      Summaryfalse
      84. ServiceRequest.requester.extension
      Definition

      May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

      ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
      Comments

      There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

      Control0..*
      TypeExtension
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Alternate Namesextensions, user content
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on ServiceRequest.requester.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
      • value @ url
      • 86. ServiceRequest.requester.reference
        Definition

        A reference to a location at which the other resource is found. The reference may be a relative reference, in which case it is relative to the service base URL, or an absolute URL that resolves to the location where the resource is found. The reference may be version specific or not. If the reference is not to a FHIR RESTful server, then it should be assumed to be version specific. Internal fragment references (start with '#') refer to contained resources.

        ShortLiteral reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
        Comments

        Using absolute URLs provides a stable scalable approach suitable for a cloud/web context, while using relative/logical references provides a flexible approach suitable for use when trading across closed eco-system boundaries. Absolute URLs do not need to point to a FHIR RESTful server, though this is the preferred approach. If the URL conforms to the structure "/[type]/[id]" then it should be assumed that the reference is to a FHIR RESTful server.

        Control0..1
        This element is affected by the following invariants: ref-1
        Typestring
        Is Modifierfalse
        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
        Summarytrue
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        88. ServiceRequest.requester.type
        Definition

        The expected type of the target of the reference. If both Reference.type and Reference.reference are populated and Reference.reference is a FHIR URL, both SHALL be consistent.

        The type is the Canonical URL of Resource Definition that is the type this reference refers to. References are URLs that are relative to http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/ e.g. "Patient" is a reference to http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Patient. Absolute URLs are only allowed for logical models (and can only be used in references in logical models, not resources).

        ShortType the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient")
        Comments

        This element is used to indicate the type of the target of the reference. This may be used which ever of the other elements are populated (or not). In some cases, the type of the target may be determined by inspection of the reference (e.g. a RESTful URL) or by resolving the target of the reference; if both the type and a reference is provided, the reference SHALL resolve to a resource of the same type as that specified.

        Control0..1
        BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from ResourceType
        (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-types)

        Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).

        Typeuri
        Is Modifierfalse
        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
        Summarytrue
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        90. ServiceRequest.requester.identifier
        Definition

        An identifier for the target resource. This is used when there is no way to reference the other resource directly, either because the entity it represents is not available through a FHIR server, or because there is no way for the author of the resource to convert a known identifier to an actual location. There is no requirement that a Reference.identifier point to something that is actually exposed as a FHIR instance, but it SHALL point to a business concept that would be expected to be exposed as a FHIR instance, and that instance would need to be of a FHIR resource type allowed by the reference.

        ShortLogical reference, when literal reference is not known
        Comments

        When an identifier is provided in place of a reference, any system processing the reference will only be able to resolve the identifier to a reference if it understands the business context in which the identifier is used. Sometimes this is global (e.g. a national identifier) but often it is not. For this reason, none of the useful mechanisms described for working with references (e.g. chaining, includes) are possible, nor should servers be expected to be able resolve the reference. Servers may accept an identifier based reference untouched, resolve it, and/or reject it - see CapabilityStatement.rest.resource.referencePolicy.

        When both an identifier and a literal reference are provided, the literal reference is preferred. Applications processing the resource are allowed - but not required - to check that the identifier matches the literal reference

        Applications converting a logical reference to a literal reference may choose to leave the logical reference present, or remove it.

        Reference is intended to point to a structure that can potentially be expressed as a FHIR resource, though there is no need for it to exist as an actual FHIR resource instance - except in as much as an application wishes to actual find the target of the reference. The content referred to be the identifier must meet the logical constraints implied by any limitations on what resource types are permitted for the reference. For example, it would not be legitimate to send the identifier for a drug prescription if the type were Reference(Observation|DiagnosticReport). One of the use-cases for Reference.identifier is the situation where no FHIR representation exists (where the type is Reference (Any).

        NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
        Control0..1
        TypeIdentifier
        Is Modifierfalse
        Summarytrue
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        92. ServiceRequest.requester.display
        Definition

        Plain text narrative that identifies the resource in addition to the resource reference.

        ShortText alternative for the resource
        Comments

        This is generally not the same as the Resource.text of the referenced resource. The purpose is to identify what's being referenced, not to fully describe it.

        Control0..0
        Typestring
        Is Modifierfalse
        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
        Must Supportfalse
        Summarytrue
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        94. ServiceRequest.performerType
        Definition

        Desired type of performer for doing the requested service.

        ShortPerformer role
        Comments

        This is a role, not a participation type. In other words, does not describe the task but describes the capacity. For example, “compounding pharmacy”, “psychiatrist” or “internal referral”.

        Control0..1
        BindingFor example codes, see ParticipantRoles
        (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/participant-role)

        Indicates specific responsibility of an individual within the care team, such as "Primary physician", "Team coordinator", "Caregiver", etc.

        TypeCodeableConcept
        Is Modifierfalse
        Summarytrue
        Alternate Namesspecialty
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        96. ServiceRequest.performer
        Definition

        The desired performer for doing the requested service. For example, the surgeon, dermatopathologist, endoscopist, etc.

        ShortRequested performer
        Comments

        If multiple performers are present, it is interpreted as a list of alternative performers without any preference regardless of order. If order of preference is needed use the request-performerOrder extension. Use CareTeam to represent a group of performers (for example, Practitioner A and Practitioner B).

        Control0..*
        TypeReference(Practitioner, PractitionerRole, Organization, CareTeam, HealthcareService, Patient, Device, RelatedPerson)
        Is Modifierfalse
        Summarytrue
        Alternate Namesrequest recipient
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        98. ServiceRequest.performer.id
        Definition

        Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

        ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
        Control0..1
        Typestring
        Is Modifierfalse
        XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
        Summaryfalse
        100. ServiceRequest.performer.extension
        Definition

        May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

        ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
        Comments

        There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

        Control0..*
        TypeExtension
        Is Modifierfalse
        Summaryfalse
        Alternate Namesextensions, user content
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
        SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on ServiceRequest.performer.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
        • value @ url
        • 102. ServiceRequest.performer.reference
          Definition

          A reference to a location at which the other resource is found. The reference may be a relative reference, in which case it is relative to the service base URL, or an absolute URL that resolves to the location where the resource is found. The reference may be version specific or not. If the reference is not to a FHIR RESTful server, then it should be assumed to be version specific. Internal fragment references (start with '#') refer to contained resources.

          ShortLiteral reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
          Comments

          Using absolute URLs provides a stable scalable approach suitable for a cloud/web context, while using relative/logical references provides a flexible approach suitable for use when trading across closed eco-system boundaries. Absolute URLs do not need to point to a FHIR RESTful server, though this is the preferred approach. If the URL conforms to the structure "/[type]/[id]" then it should be assumed that the reference is to a FHIR RESTful server.

          Control0..1
          This element is affected by the following invariants: ref-1
          Typestring
          Is Modifierfalse
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Summarytrue
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          104. ServiceRequest.performer.type
          Definition

          The expected type of the target of the reference. If both Reference.type and Reference.reference are populated and Reference.reference is a FHIR URL, both SHALL be consistent.

          The type is the Canonical URL of Resource Definition that is the type this reference refers to. References are URLs that are relative to http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/ e.g. "Patient" is a reference to http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Patient. Absolute URLs are only allowed for logical models (and can only be used in references in logical models, not resources).

          ShortType the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient")
          Comments

          This element is used to indicate the type of the target of the reference. This may be used which ever of the other elements are populated (or not). In some cases, the type of the target may be determined by inspection of the reference (e.g. a RESTful URL) or by resolving the target of the reference; if both the type and a reference is provided, the reference SHALL resolve to a resource of the same type as that specified.

          Control0..1
          BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from ResourceType
          (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-types)

          Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).

          Typeuri
          Is Modifierfalse
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Summarytrue
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          106. ServiceRequest.performer.identifier
          Definition

          An identifier for the target resource. This is used when there is no way to reference the other resource directly, either because the entity it represents is not available through a FHIR server, or because there is no way for the author of the resource to convert a known identifier to an actual location. There is no requirement that a Reference.identifier point to something that is actually exposed as a FHIR instance, but it SHALL point to a business concept that would be expected to be exposed as a FHIR instance, and that instance would need to be of a FHIR resource type allowed by the reference.

          ShortLogical reference, when literal reference is not known
          Comments

          When an identifier is provided in place of a reference, any system processing the reference will only be able to resolve the identifier to a reference if it understands the business context in which the identifier is used. Sometimes this is global (e.g. a national identifier) but often it is not. For this reason, none of the useful mechanisms described for working with references (e.g. chaining, includes) are possible, nor should servers be expected to be able resolve the reference. Servers may accept an identifier based reference untouched, resolve it, and/or reject it - see CapabilityStatement.rest.resource.referencePolicy.

          When both an identifier and a literal reference are provided, the literal reference is preferred. Applications processing the resource are allowed - but not required - to check that the identifier matches the literal reference

          Applications converting a logical reference to a literal reference may choose to leave the logical reference present, or remove it.

          Reference is intended to point to a structure that can potentially be expressed as a FHIR resource, though there is no need for it to exist as an actual FHIR resource instance - except in as much as an application wishes to actual find the target of the reference. The content referred to be the identifier must meet the logical constraints implied by any limitations on what resource types are permitted for the reference. For example, it would not be legitimate to send the identifier for a drug prescription if the type were Reference(Observation|DiagnosticReport). One of the use-cases for Reference.identifier is the situation where no FHIR representation exists (where the type is Reference (Any).

          NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
          Control0..1
          TypeIdentifier
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summarytrue
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          108. ServiceRequest.performer.display
          Definition

          Plain text narrative that identifies the resource in addition to the resource reference.

          ShortText alternative for the resource
          Comments

          This is generally not the same as the Resource.text of the referenced resource. The purpose is to identify what's being referenced, not to fully describe it.

          Control0..0
          Typestring
          Is Modifierfalse
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Must Supportfalse
          Summarytrue
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          110. ServiceRequest.locationCode
          Definition

          The preferred location(s) where the procedure should actually happen in coded or free text form. E.g. at home or nursing day care center.

          ShortRequested location
          Control0..*
          BindingFor example codes, see ServiceDeliveryLocationRoleType
          (example to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ServiceDeliveryLocationRoleType)

          A location type where services are delivered.

          TypeCodeableConcept
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summarytrue
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          112. ServiceRequest.locationReference
          Definition

          A reference to the the preferred location(s) where the procedure should actually happen. E.g. at home or nursing day care center.

          ShortRequested location
          Control0..*
          TypeReference(Location)
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summarytrue
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          114. ServiceRequest.reasonCode
          Definition

          An explanation or justification for why this service is being requested in coded or textual form. This is often for billing purposes. May relate to the resources referred to in supportingInfo.

          ShortExplanation/Justification for procedure or service
          Comments

          This element represents why the referral is being made and may be used to decide how the service will be performed, or even if it will be performed at all. Use CodeableConcept.text element if the data is free (uncoded) text as shown in the CT Scan example.

          Control0..*
          BindingFor example codes, see ProcedureReasonCodes
          (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/procedure-reason)

          Diagnosis or problem codes justifying the reason for requesting the service investigation.

          TypeCodeableConcept
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summarytrue
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          116. ServiceRequest.reasonReference
          Definition

          Indicates another resource that provides a justification for why this service is being requested. May relate to the resources referred to in supportingInfo.

          ShortExplanation/Justification for service or service
          Comments

          This element represents why the referral is being made and may be used to decide how the service will be performed, or even if it will be performed at all. To be as specific as possible, a reference to Observation or Condition should be used if available. Otherwise when referencing DiagnosticReport it should contain a finding in DiagnosticReport.conclusion and/or DiagnosticReport.conclusionCode. When using a reference to DocumentReference, the target document should contain clear findings language providing the relevant reason for this service request. Use the CodeableConcept text element in ServiceRequest.reasonCode if the data is free (uncoded) text as shown in the CT Scan example.

          Control0..*
          TypeReference(Condition, Observation, DiagnosticReport, DocumentReference)
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summarytrue
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          118. ServiceRequest.insurance
          Definition

          Insurance plans, coverage extensions, pre-authorizations and/or pre-determinations that may be needed for delivering the requested service.

          ShortAssociated insurance coverage
          Control0..*
          TypeReference(Coverage, ClaimResponse)
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summaryfalse
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          120. ServiceRequest.supportingInfo
          Definition

          Additional clinical information about the patient or specimen that may influence the services or their interpretations. This information includes diagnosis, clinical findings and other observations. In laboratory ordering these are typically referred to as "ask at order entry questions (AOEs)". This includes observations explicitly requested by the producer (filler) to provide context or supporting information needed to complete the order. For example, reporting the amount of inspired oxygen for blood gas measurements.

          ShortAdditional clinical information
          Comments

          To represent information about how the services are to be delivered use the instructions element.

          Control0..*
          TypeReference(Resource)
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summaryfalse
          Alternate NamesAsk at order entry question, AOE
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          122. ServiceRequest.specimen
          Definition

          One or more specimens that the laboratory procedure will use.

          ShortProcedure Samples
          Comments

          Many diagnostic procedures need a specimen, but the request itself is not actually about the specimen. This element is for when the diagnostic is requested on already existing specimens and the request points to the specimen it applies to. Conversely, if the request is entered first with an unknown specimen, then the Specimen resource points to the ServiceRequest.

          Control0..*
          TypeReference(Specimen)
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summarytrue
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          124. ServiceRequest.bodySite
          Definition

          Anatomic location where the procedure should be performed. This is the target site.

          ShortLocation on Body
          Comments

          Only used if not implicit in the code found in ServiceRequest.code. If the use case requires BodySite to be handled as a separate resource instead of an inline coded element (e.g. to identify and track separately) then use the standard extension procedure-targetBodyStructure.

          Control0..*
          BindingFor example codes, see SNOMEDCTBodyStructures
          (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/body-site)

          Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.

          TypeCodeableConcept
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          Knowing where the procedure is performed is important for tracking if multiple sites are possible.

          Alternate Nameslocation
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          126. ServiceRequest.note
          Definition

          Any other notes and comments made about the service request. For example, internal billing notes.

          ShortComments
          Control0..0
          TypeAnnotation
          Is Modifierfalse
          Must Supportfalse
          Summaryfalse
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          128. ServiceRequest.patientInstruction
          Definition

          Instructions in terms that are understood by the patient or consumer.

          ShortPatient or consumer-oriented instructions
          Control0..1
          Typestring
          Is Modifierfalse
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Summarytrue
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          130. ServiceRequest.relevantHistory
          Definition

          Key events in the history of the request.

          ShortRequest provenance
          Comments

          This might not include provenances for all versions of the request – only those deemed “relevant” or important. This SHALL NOT include the Provenance associated with this current version of the resource. (If that provenance is deemed to be a “relevant” change, it will need to be added as part of a later update. Until then, it can be queried directly as the Provenance that points to this version using _revinclude All Provenances should have some historical version of this Request as their subject.

          Control0..*
          TypeReference(Provenance)
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summaryfalse
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))