DocumentReference

DocumentReference

draftFHIR Core package4.3.0resource5 key elements

A reference to a document of any kind for any purpose. Provides metadata about the document so that the document can be discovered and managed. The scope of a document is any seralized object with a mime-type, so includes formal patient centric documents (CDA), cliical notes, scanned paper, and non-patient specific documents like policy text.

Metadata

hl7.org/fhir
Canonical URL
http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/DocumentReference
ID
DocumentReference
Type
DocumentReference
Base Definition
DomainResource
Derivation
specialization
Mandatory and Must-Support Elements

Elements with cardinality > 0 or marked as Must Support (S)

PathCard.TypeFlagsDescription
status1..1
code
1+
current | superseded | entered-in-error
relatesTo.code1..1
code
1+
replaces | transforms | signs | appends
relatesTo.target1..1
Reference
1+
Target of the relationship
content1..*
BackboneElement
1+
Document referenced
content.attachment1..1
Attachment
1+
Where to access the document