Any condition or allergy may be the subject of a severity observation. This structure
is included in the target act using the <entryRelationship> element defined in the CDA Schema.
Context
Parent nodes of template element with id 1.3.6.1.4.1.19376.1.5.3.1.4.1
Label
6.3.4.3
Classification
CDA Entry Level Template
Open/Closed
Open (other than defined elements are allowed)
Used by / Uses
Used by 2 transactions and 8 templates, Uses 0 templates
The <observation> element shall contain a <text> element. The <text> element shall
contain a <reference> element pointing to the narrative where the severity is recorded,
The code attribute of <statusCode> for all severity observations shall be completed.
While the <statusCode> element is required in all acts to record the status of the
act, the only sensible value of this element in this context is completed.