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Resource Profile: USCoreGoalProfile - Detailed Descriptions

Active as of 2022-04-20

Definitions for the us-core-goal resource profile.

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

1. Goal
Definition

-

Describes the intended objective(s) for a patient, group or organization care, for example, weight loss, restoring an activity of daily living, obtaining herd immunity via immunization, meeting a process improvement objective, etc.

Comments

-

Goal can be achieving a particular change or merely maintaining a current state or even slowing a decline.

2. Goal.lifecycleStatus
Must Supporttrue
Obligations
Obligations
??
3. Goal.description
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from US Core Goal Codes; other codes may be used where these codes are not suitableFor example codes, see SNOMEDCTClinicalFindings

Value set to describe the Goal

Codes providing the details of a particular goal. This will generally be system or implementation guide-specific. In many systems, only the text element will be used.

Must Supporttrue
Obligations
Obligations
??
4. Goal.subject
TypeReference(USCorePatientProfile|Patient|Group|Organization)
Must Supporttrue
Obligations
Obligations
??
5. Goal.start[x]
TypeChoice of: ,
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Obligations
Obligations
??
6. Goal.target
Must Supporttrue
Obligations
Obligations
??
7. Goal.target.due[x]
TypeChoice of: ,
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Obligations
Obligations
??

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

1. Goal
Definition

-

Describes the intended objective(s) for a patient, group or organization care, for example, weight loss, restoring an activity of daily living, obtaining herd immunity via immunization, meeting a process improvement objective, etc.

Control0..*
Summaryfalse
Comments

-

Goal can be achieving a particular change or merely maintaining a current state or even slowing a decline.

InvariantsDefined on this element
dom-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())
2. Goal.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.

Control0..1
Typeuri
Is Modifiertrue
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
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.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
3. Goal.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).

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifiertrue
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
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.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-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())
4. Goal.lifecycleStatus
Definition

The state of the goal throughout its lifecycle.

Control1..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from GoalLifecycleStatus
Typecode
Is Modifiertrue
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Obligations
Obligations
??
Summarytrue
Requirements

Allows knowing whether goal needs to be further tracked.

Comments

This element is labeled as a modifier because the lifecycleStatus contains codes that mark the resource as not currently valid.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
5. Goal.description
Definition

Human-readable and/or coded description of a specific desired objective of care, such as "control blood pressure" or "negotiate an obstacle course" or "dance with child at wedding".

Control1..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from US Core Goal Codes; other codes may be used where these codes are not suitableFor example codes, see SNOMEDCTClinicalFindings

Value set to describe the Goal

Codes providing the details of a particular goal. This will generally be system or implementation guide-specific. In many systems, only the text element will be used.

TypeCodeableConcept
Must Supporttrue
Obligations
Obligations
??
Summarytrue
Requirements

Without a description of what's trying to be achieved, element has no purpose.

Comments

If no code is available, use CodeableConcept.text.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
6. Goal.subject
Definition

Identifies the patient, group or organization for whom the goal is being established.

Control1..1
TypeReference(USCorePatientProfile|Patient|Group|Organization)
Must Supporttrue
Obligations
Obligations
??
Summarytrue
Requirements

Subject is optional to support annonymized reporting.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
7. Goal.start[x]
Definition

The date or event after which the goal should begin being pursued.

Control0..1
BindingFor example codes, see GoalStartEvent

Codes describing events that can trigger the initiation of a goal.

TypeChoice of: date, CodeableConcept
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for 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 Typesdate
Obligations
Obligations
??
Summarytrue
Requirements

Goals can be established prior to there being an intention to start pursuing them; e.g. Goals for post-surgical recovery established prior to surgery.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
8. Goal.target
Definition

Indicates what should be done by when.

Control0..* This element is affected by the following invariants: gol-1
TypeBackboneElement
Must Supporttrue
Obligations
Obligations
??
Summaryfalse
Requirements

Allows the progress of the goal to be monitored against an observation or due date. Target is 0..* to support Observations with multiple components, such as blood pressure goals with both a systolic and diastolic target.

Comments

When multiple targets are present for a single goal instance, all targets must be met for the overall goal to be met.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
gol-1: Goal.target.measure is required if Goal.target.detail is populated (: (detail.exists() and measure.exists()) or detail.exists().not())
9. Goal.target.modifierExtension
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained 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 can 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).

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifiertrue
Summarytrue
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, modifiers
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.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-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())
10. Goal.target.due[x]
Definition

Indicates either the date or the duration after start by which the goal should be met.

Control0..1
TypeChoice of: date, Duration
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for 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 Typesdate
Obligations
Obligations
??
Summarytrue
Requirements

Identifies when the goal should be evaluated.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-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.

1. Goal
Definition

-

Control0..*
Summaryfalse
Comments

-

2. Goal.id
Definition

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

Control0..1
Typeid
Summarytrue
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.

3. Goal.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.

Control0..1
TypeMeta
Summarytrue
InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
4. Goal.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.

Control0..1
Typeuri
Is Modifiertrue
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
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.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
5. Goal.language
Definition

The base language in which the resource is written.

Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from CommonLanguages A human language
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguagesMax Binding
Typecode
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summaryfalse
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).

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
6. Goal.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.

Control0..1
TypeNarrative
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesnarrative, html, xhtml, display
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.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
7. Goal.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.

Control0..*
TypeResource
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesinline resources, anonymous resources, contained 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.

8. Goal.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.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesextensions, user content
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.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-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())
9. Goal.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).

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifiertrue
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
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.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-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())
10. Goal.identifier
Definition

Business identifiers assigned to this goal by the performer or other systems which remain constant as the resource is updated and propagates from server to server.

NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
Control0..*
TypeIdentifier
Summaryfalse
Requirements

Allows identification of the goal as it is known by various participating systems and in a way that remains consistent across servers.

Comments

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.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
11. Goal.lifecycleStatus
Definition

The state of the goal throughout its lifecycle.

Control1..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from GoalLifecycleStatus
Typecode
Is Modifiertrue
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Obligations
Obligations
??
Summarytrue
Requirements

Allows knowing whether goal needs to be further tracked.

Comments

This element is labeled as a modifier because the lifecycleStatus contains codes that mark the resource as not currently valid.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
12. Goal.achievementStatus
Definition

Describes the progression, or lack thereof, towards the goal against the target.

Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from GoalAchievementStatus Indicates the progression, or lack thereof, towards the goal against the target
TypeCodeableConcept
Summarytrue
InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
13. Goal.category
Definition

Indicates a category the goal falls within.

Control0..*
BindingFor example codes, see GoalCategory Codes for grouping and sorting goals
TypeCodeableConcept
Summarytrue
Requirements

Allows goals to be filtered and sorted.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
14. Goal.priority
Definition

Identifies the mutually agreed level of importance associated with reaching/sustaining the goal.

Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from GoalPriority The level of importance associated with a goal
TypeCodeableConcept
Summarytrue
Requirements

Used for sorting and presenting goals.

Comments

Extensions are available to track priorities as established by each participant (i.e. Priority from the patient's perspective, different practitioners' perspectives, family member's perspectives)

The ordinal extension on Coding can be used to convey a numerically comparable ranking to priority. (Keep in mind that different coding systems may use a "low value=important".

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
15. Goal.description
Definition

Human-readable and/or coded description of a specific desired objective of care, such as "control blood pressure" or "negotiate an obstacle course" or "dance with child at wedding".

Control1..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from US Core Goal Codes; other codes may be used where these codes are not suitable Value set to describe the Goa
TypeCodeableConcept
Must Supporttrue
Obligations
Obligations
??
Summarytrue
Requirements

Without a description of what's trying to be achieved, element has no purpose.

Comments

If no code is available, use CodeableConcept.text.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
16. Goal.subject
Definition

Identifies the patient, group or organization for whom the goal is being established.

Control1..1
TypeReference(USCorePatientProfile)
Must Supporttrue
Obligations
Obligations
??
Summarytrue
Requirements

Subject is optional to support annonymized reporting.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
17. Goal.start[x]
Definition

The date or event after which the goal should begin being pursued.

Control0..1
BindingFor example codes, see GoalStartEvent Codes describing events that can trigger the initiation of a goal
TypeChoice of: date, CodeableConcept
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for 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 Typesdate
Obligations
Obligations
??
Summarytrue
Requirements

Goals can be established prior to there being an intention to start pursuing them; e.g. Goals for post-surgical recovery established prior to surgery.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
18. Goal.target
Definition

Indicates what should be done by when.

Control0..* This element is affected by the following invariants: gol-1
TypeBackboneElement
Must Supporttrue
Obligations
Obligations
??
Summaryfalse
Requirements

Allows the progress of the goal to be monitored against an observation or due date. Target is 0..* to support Observations with multiple components, such as blood pressure goals with both a systolic and diastolic target.

Comments

When multiple targets are present for a single goal instance, all targets must be met for the overall goal to be met.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
gol-1: Goal.target.measure is required if Goal.target.detail is populated (: (detail.exists() and measure.exists()) or detail.exists().not())
19. Goal.target.id
Definition

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

Control0..1
Typestring
XML RepresentationIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Summaryfalse
20. Goal.target.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.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesextensions, user content
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.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-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())
21. Goal.target.modifierExtension
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained 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 can 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).

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifiertrue
Summarytrue
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, modifiers
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.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-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())
22. Goal.target.measure
Definition

The parameter whose value is being tracked, e.g. body weight, blood pressure, or hemoglobin A1c level.

Control0..1 This element is affected by the following invariants: gol-1
BindingFor example codes, see LOINCCodes Codes to identify the value being tracked, e.g. body weight, blood pressure, or hemoglobin A1c level
TypeCodeableConcept
Summarytrue
InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
23. Goal.target.detail[x]
Definition

The target value of the focus to be achieved to signify the fulfillment of the goal, e.g. 150 pounds, 7.0%. Either the high or low or both values of the range can be specified. When a low value is missing, it indicates that the goal is achieved at any focus value at or below the high value. Similarly, if the high value is missing, it indicates that the goal is achieved at any focus value at or above the low value.

Control0..1 This element is affected by the following invariants: gol-1
Binding

Codes to identify the target value of the focus to be achieved to signify the fulfillment of the goal.

TypeChoice of: Quantity, Range, CodeableConcept, string, boolean, integer, Ratio
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Comments

A CodeableConcept with just a text would be used instead of a string if the field was usually coded, or if the type associated with the Goal.target.measure defines a coded value.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
24. Goal.target.due[x]
Definition

Indicates either the date or the duration after start by which the goal should be met.

Control0..1
TypeChoice of: date, Duration
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for 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 Typesdate
Obligations
Obligations
??
Summarytrue
Requirements

Identifies when the goal should be evaluated.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
25. Goal.statusDate
Definition

Identifies when the current status. I.e. When initially created, when achieved, when cancelled, etc.

Control0..1
Typedate
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Comments

To see the date for past statuses, query history.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
26. Goal.statusReason
Definition

Captures the reason for the current status.

Control0..1
Typestring
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summaryfalse
Comments

This will typically be captured for statuses such as rejected, on-hold or cancelled, but could be present for others.

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27. Goal.expressedBy
Definition

Indicates whose goal this is - patient goal, practitioner goal, etc.

Control0..1
TypeReference(Patient|Practitioner|PractitionerRole|RelatedPerson)
Summarytrue
Comments

This is the individual responsible for establishing the goal, not necessarily who recorded it. (For that, use the Provenance resource.).

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28. Goal.addresses
Definition

The identified conditions and other health record elements that are intended to be addressed by the goal.

Control0..*
TypeReference(Condition|Observation|MedicationStatement|NutritionOrder|ServiceRequest|RiskAssessment)
Summaryfalse
Requirements

Allows specific goals to explicitly linked to the concerns they're dealing with - makes the goal more understandable.

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29. Goal.note
Definition

Any comments related to the goal.

Control0..*
TypeAnnotation
Summaryfalse
Requirements

There's a need to capture information about the goal that doesn't actually describe the goal.

Comments

May be used for progress notes, concerns or other related information that doesn't actually describe the goal itself.

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30. Goal.outcomeCode
Definition

Identifies the change (or lack of change) at the point when the status of the goal is assessed.

Control0..*
BindingFor example codes, see SNOMEDCTClinicalFindings The result of the goal; e.g. "25% increase in shoulder mobility", "Anxiety reduced to moderate levels". "15 kg weight loss sustained over 6 months"
TypeCodeableConcept
Summaryfalse
Requirements

Outcome tracking is a key aspect of care planning.

Comments

Note that this should not duplicate the goal status.

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31. Goal.outcomeReference
Definition

Details of what's changed (or not changed).

Control0..*
TypeReference(Observation)
Summaryfalse
Requirements

Outcome tracking is a key aspect of care planning.

Comments

The goal outcome is independent of the outcome of the related activities. For example, if the Goal is to achieve a target body weight of 150 lb and a care plan activity is defined to diet, then the care plan’s activity outcome could be calories consumed whereas goal outcome is an observation for the actual body weight measured.

InvariantsDefined on this element
ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))