Open Nursing Core FHIR Implementation Guide (ONC-IG)
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Resource Profile: ONC Nursing Goal

Official URL: https://opennursingcoreig.com/StructureDefinition/onc-nursing-goal Version: 1.0.0
Active as of 2026-01-27 Computable Name: ONCNursingGoal

Patient-centered goal with mandatory evaluation requirements. Serves as the 'spine' of the CarePlan, linking problems to outcomes.

Usages:

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Formal Views of Profile Content

Description of Profiles, Differentials, Snapshots and how the different presentations work.

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Goal C 0..* Goal Describes the intended objective(s) for a patient, group or organization
Constraints: onc-goal-evaluation-timing
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... lifecycleStatus ?!SΣ 1..1 code proposed | planned | accepted | active | on-hold | completed | cancelled | entered-in-error | rejected
Binding: GoalLifecycleStatus (required): Codes that reflect the current state of a goal and whether the goal is still being targeted.
... category Σ 0..* CodeableConcept E.g. Treatment, dietary, behavioral, etc.
Binding: GoalCategory (example): Codes for grouping and sorting goals.

Required Pattern: At least the following
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (Complex)
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
..... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/goal-category
..... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
..... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: nursing
..... display 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
..... userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
.... text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
... description Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Code or text describing goal
Binding: SNOMEDCTClinicalFindings (example): 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.
... subject Σ 1..1 Reference(Patient) Who this goal is intended for
... target SC 1..* BackboneElement Target outcome for the goal
Constraints: gol-1
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... measure ΣC 0..1 CodeableConcept The parameter whose value is being tracked
Binding: Goal Target Measure ValueSet (extensible)
.... Slices for due[x] Σ 1..1 date Reach goal on or before
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
..... due[x]:dueDate SΣ 1..1 date Reach goal on or before
... addresses S 1..* Reference(Nursing Problem) Issues addressed by this goal

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Goal.lifecycleStatus Base required GoalLifecycleStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Goal.achievementStatus Base preferred Goal achievement status 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Goal.category Base example Goal category 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Goal.description Base example SNOMED CT Clinical Findings 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Goal.target.measure Base extensible Goal Target Measure ValueSet 📦1.0.0 This IG

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Goal If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Goal 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 error Goal 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 error Goal If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Goal A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()
gol-1 error Goal.target Goal.target.measure is required if Goal.target.detail is populated (detail.exists() and measure.exists()) or detail.exists().not()
onc-goal-evaluation-timing warning Goal Goal must have evaluation observation by target.dueDate target.dueDate.exists() implies (lifecycleStatus = 'active' or lifecycleStatus = 'completed' or lifecycleStatus = 'cancelled')

This structure is derived from Goal

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Goal C 0..* Goal Describes the intended objective(s) for a patient, group or organization
Constraints: onc-goal-evaluation-timing
... lifecycleStatus S 1..1 code proposed | planned | accepted | active | on-hold | completed | cancelled | entered-in-error | rejected
... achievementStatus S 0..1 CodeableConcept in-progress | improving | worsening | no-change | achieved | sustaining | not-achieved | no-progress | not-attainable
... category 0..* CodeableConcept E.g. Treatment, dietary, behavioral, etc.
Required Pattern: At least the following
.... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (Complex)
..... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/goal-category
..... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: nursing
... target S 1..* BackboneElement Target outcome for the goal
.... measure 0..1 CodeableConcept The parameter whose value is being tracked
Binding: Goal Target Measure ValueSet (extensible)
.... Slices for due[x] 1..1 date Reach goal on or before
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
..... due[x]:dueDate S 1..1 date Reach goal on or before
... addresses S 1..* Reference(Nursing Problem) Issues addressed by this goal

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Goal.target.measure Base extensible Goal Target Measure ValueSet 📦1.0.0 This IG

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
onc-goal-evaluation-timing warning Goal Goal must have evaluation observation by target.dueDate target.dueDate.exists() implies (lifecycleStatus = 'active' or lifecycleStatus = 'completed' or lifecycleStatus = 'cancelled')
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Goal C 0..* Goal Describes the intended objective(s) for a patient, group or organization
Constraints: onc-goal-evaluation-timing
... id Σ 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... meta Σ 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier 0..* Identifier External Ids for this goal
... lifecycleStatus ?!SΣ 1..1 code proposed | planned | accepted | active | on-hold | completed | cancelled | entered-in-error | rejected
Binding: GoalLifecycleStatus (required): Codes that reflect the current state of a goal and whether the goal is still being targeted.
... achievementStatus SΣ 0..1 CodeableConcept in-progress | improving | worsening | no-change | achieved | sustaining | not-achieved | no-progress | not-attainable
Binding: GoalAchievementStatus (preferred): Indicates the progression, or lack thereof, towards the goal against the target.
... category Σ 0..* CodeableConcept E.g. Treatment, dietary, behavioral, etc.
Binding: GoalCategory (example): Codes for grouping and sorting goals.

Required Pattern: At least the following
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (Complex)
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
..... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/goal-category
..... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
..... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: nursing
..... display 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
..... userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
.... text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
... priority Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept high-priority | medium-priority | low-priority
Binding: GoalPriority (preferred): The level of importance associated with a goal.
... description Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Code or text describing goal
Binding: SNOMEDCTClinicalFindings (example): 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.
... subject Σ 1..1 Reference(Patient) Who this goal is intended for
... start[x] Σ 0..1 When goal pursuit begins
Binding: GoalStartEvent (example): Codes describing events that can trigger the initiation of a goal.
.... startDate date
.... startCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
... target SC 1..* BackboneElement Target outcome for the goal
Constraints: gol-1
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... measure ΣC 0..1 CodeableConcept The parameter whose value is being tracked
Binding: Goal Target Measure ValueSet (extensible)
.... detail[x] ΣC 0..1 The target value to be achieved
Binding Description: (example): Codes to identify the target value of the focus to be achieved to signify the fulfillment of the goal.
..... detailQuantity Quantity
..... detailRange Range
..... detailCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
..... detailString string
..... detailBoolean boolean
..... detailInteger integer
..... detailRatio Ratio
.... Slices for due[x] Σ 1..1 date Reach goal on or before
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
..... due[x]:dueDate SΣ 1..1 date Reach goal on or before
... statusDate Σ 0..1 date When goal status took effect
... statusReason 0..1 string Reason for current status
... expressedBy Σ 0..1 Reference(Patient | Practitioner | PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson) Who's responsible for creating Goal?
... addresses S 1..* Reference(Nursing Problem) Issues addressed by this goal
... note 0..* Annotation Comments about the goal
... outcomeCode 0..* CodeableConcept What result was achieved regarding the goal?
Binding: SNOMEDCTClinicalFindings (example): 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".
... outcomeReference 0..* Reference(Observation) Observation that resulted from goal

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Goal.language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Goal.lifecycleStatus Base required GoalLifecycleStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Goal.achievementStatus Base preferred Goal achievement status 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Goal.category Base example Goal category 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Goal.priority Base preferred Goal priority 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Goal.description Base example SNOMED CT Clinical Findings 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Goal.start[x] Base example Goal start event 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Goal.target.measure Base extensible Goal Target Measure ValueSet 📦1.0.0 This IG
Goal.target.detail[x] Base example Not State Unknown
Goal.outcomeCode Base example SNOMED CT Clinical Findings 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Goal If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Goal 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 error Goal 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 error Goal If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Goal A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()
gol-1 error Goal.target Goal.target.measure is required if Goal.target.detail is populated (detail.exists() and measure.exists()) or detail.exists().not()
onc-goal-evaluation-timing warning Goal Goal must have evaluation observation by target.dueDate target.dueDate.exists() implies (lifecycleStatus = 'active' or lifecycleStatus = 'completed' or lifecycleStatus = 'cancelled')

This structure is derived from Goal

Summary

Mandatory: 4 elements
Must-Support: 5 elements

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

Slices

This structure defines the following Slices:

  • The element 1 is sliced based on the value of Goal.target.due[x]

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Goal C 0..* Goal Describes the intended objective(s) for a patient, group or organization
Constraints: onc-goal-evaluation-timing
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... lifecycleStatus ?!SΣ 1..1 code proposed | planned | accepted | active | on-hold | completed | cancelled | entered-in-error | rejected
Binding: GoalLifecycleStatus (required): Codes that reflect the current state of a goal and whether the goal is still being targeted.
... category Σ 0..* CodeableConcept E.g. Treatment, dietary, behavioral, etc.
Binding: GoalCategory (example): Codes for grouping and sorting goals.

Required Pattern: At least the following
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (Complex)
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
..... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/goal-category
..... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
..... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: nursing
..... display 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
..... userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
.... text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
... description Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Code or text describing goal
Binding: SNOMEDCTClinicalFindings (example): 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.
... subject Σ 1..1 Reference(Patient) Who this goal is intended for
... target SC 1..* BackboneElement Target outcome for the goal
Constraints: gol-1
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... measure ΣC 0..1 CodeableConcept The parameter whose value is being tracked
Binding: Goal Target Measure ValueSet (extensible)
.... Slices for due[x] Σ 1..1 date Reach goal on or before
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
..... due[x]:dueDate SΣ 1..1 date Reach goal on or before
... addresses S 1..* Reference(Nursing Problem) Issues addressed by this goal

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Goal.lifecycleStatus Base required GoalLifecycleStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Goal.achievementStatus Base preferred Goal achievement status 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Goal.category Base example Goal category 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Goal.description Base example SNOMED CT Clinical Findings 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Goal.target.measure Base extensible Goal Target Measure ValueSet 📦1.0.0 This IG

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Goal If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Goal 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 error Goal 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 error Goal If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Goal A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()
gol-1 error Goal.target Goal.target.measure is required if Goal.target.detail is populated (detail.exists() and measure.exists()) or detail.exists().not()
onc-goal-evaluation-timing warning Goal Goal must have evaluation observation by target.dueDate target.dueDate.exists() implies (lifecycleStatus = 'active' or lifecycleStatus = 'completed' or lifecycleStatus = 'cancelled')

Differential View

This structure is derived from Goal

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Goal C 0..* Goal Describes the intended objective(s) for a patient, group or organization
Constraints: onc-goal-evaluation-timing
... lifecycleStatus S 1..1 code proposed | planned | accepted | active | on-hold | completed | cancelled | entered-in-error | rejected
... achievementStatus S 0..1 CodeableConcept in-progress | improving | worsening | no-change | achieved | sustaining | not-achieved | no-progress | not-attainable
... category 0..* CodeableConcept E.g. Treatment, dietary, behavioral, etc.
Required Pattern: At least the following
.... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (Complex)
..... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/goal-category
..... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: nursing
... target S 1..* BackboneElement Target outcome for the goal
.... measure 0..1 CodeableConcept The parameter whose value is being tracked
Binding: Goal Target Measure ValueSet (extensible)
.... Slices for due[x] 1..1 date Reach goal on or before
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
..... due[x]:dueDate S 1..1 date Reach goal on or before
... addresses S 1..* Reference(Nursing Problem) Issues addressed by this goal

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Goal.target.measure Base extensible Goal Target Measure ValueSet 📦1.0.0 This IG

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
onc-goal-evaluation-timing warning Goal Goal must have evaluation observation by target.dueDate target.dueDate.exists() implies (lifecycleStatus = 'active' or lifecycleStatus = 'completed' or lifecycleStatus = 'cancelled')

Snapshot View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Goal C 0..* Goal Describes the intended objective(s) for a patient, group or organization
Constraints: onc-goal-evaluation-timing
... id Σ 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... meta Σ 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier 0..* Identifier External Ids for this goal
... lifecycleStatus ?!SΣ 1..1 code proposed | planned | accepted | active | on-hold | completed | cancelled | entered-in-error | rejected
Binding: GoalLifecycleStatus (required): Codes that reflect the current state of a goal and whether the goal is still being targeted.
... achievementStatus SΣ 0..1 CodeableConcept in-progress | improving | worsening | no-change | achieved | sustaining | not-achieved | no-progress | not-attainable
Binding: GoalAchievementStatus (preferred): Indicates the progression, or lack thereof, towards the goal against the target.
... category Σ 0..* CodeableConcept E.g. Treatment, dietary, behavioral, etc.
Binding: GoalCategory (example): Codes for grouping and sorting goals.

Required Pattern: At least the following
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (Complex)
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
..... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/goal-category
..... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
..... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: nursing
..... display 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
..... userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
.... text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
... priority Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept high-priority | medium-priority | low-priority
Binding: GoalPriority (preferred): The level of importance associated with a goal.
... description Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Code or text describing goal
Binding: SNOMEDCTClinicalFindings (example): 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.
... subject Σ 1..1 Reference(Patient) Who this goal is intended for
... start[x] Σ 0..1 When goal pursuit begins
Binding: GoalStartEvent (example): Codes describing events that can trigger the initiation of a goal.
.... startDate date
.... startCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
... target SC 1..* BackboneElement Target outcome for the goal
Constraints: gol-1
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... measure ΣC 0..1 CodeableConcept The parameter whose value is being tracked
Binding: Goal Target Measure ValueSet (extensible)
.... detail[x] ΣC 0..1 The target value to be achieved
Binding Description: (example): Codes to identify the target value of the focus to be achieved to signify the fulfillment of the goal.
..... detailQuantity Quantity
..... detailRange Range
..... detailCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
..... detailString string
..... detailBoolean boolean
..... detailInteger integer
..... detailRatio Ratio
.... Slices for due[x] Σ 1..1 date Reach goal on or before
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
..... due[x]:dueDate SΣ 1..1 date Reach goal on or before
... statusDate Σ 0..1 date When goal status took effect
... statusReason 0..1 string Reason for current status
... expressedBy Σ 0..1 Reference(Patient | Practitioner | PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson) Who's responsible for creating Goal?
... addresses S 1..* Reference(Nursing Problem) Issues addressed by this goal
... note 0..* Annotation Comments about the goal
... outcomeCode 0..* CodeableConcept What result was achieved regarding the goal?
Binding: SNOMEDCTClinicalFindings (example): 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".
... outcomeReference 0..* Reference(Observation) Observation that resulted from goal

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Goal.language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Goal.lifecycleStatus Base required GoalLifecycleStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Goal.achievementStatus Base preferred Goal achievement status 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Goal.category Base example Goal category 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Goal.priority Base preferred Goal priority 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Goal.description Base example SNOMED CT Clinical Findings 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Goal.start[x] Base example Goal start event 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Goal.target.measure Base extensible Goal Target Measure ValueSet 📦1.0.0 This IG
Goal.target.detail[x] Base example Not State Unknown
Goal.outcomeCode Base example SNOMED CT Clinical Findings 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Goal If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Goal 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 error Goal 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 error Goal If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Goal A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()
gol-1 error Goal.target Goal.target.measure is required if Goal.target.detail is populated (detail.exists() and measure.exists()) or detail.exists().not()
onc-goal-evaluation-timing warning Goal Goal must have evaluation observation by target.dueDate target.dueDate.exists() implies (lifecycleStatus = 'active' or lifecycleStatus = 'completed' or lifecycleStatus = 'cancelled')

This structure is derived from Goal

Summary

Mandatory: 4 elements
Must-Support: 5 elements

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

Slices

This structure defines the following Slices:

  • The element 1 is sliced based on the value of Goal.target.due[x]

 

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