Session 2 - Resources Flashcards
What are resources?
The building blocks that represent data and built using XML/JSON/RDF.
The smallest unit of exchange.
What is another term for Resources?
The Content Model.
What is an Observation resource?
Used for things that are measured.
Names and Purpose of each Resource
Go to the FHIR website.
Are Resources case sensitive?
Yes.
What is cardinality?
Whether a resource is mandatory or not.
Min…Max
0…1
1…1
0…*
1…*
very rare to have 1…1, typically it is up to user to determine what is needed.
XML vs JSON
XML has order/hierarchy. JSON has no hierarchy.
What are flags?
Sigma = Is Summary = just the basics of resource
I = constraint
?! = modifying property
S = must support and defined by Profile
TU Trial Use
N Normative
D Draft
What is Base Resource?
The most base level resource
Resource -> Domain Resource -> every other resource.
All FHIR resources inherit from base Resource
What is binding?
The strength that an element binds to a value set.
Strengths can be required, extensible, example, etc
What are value sets?
Link to coded values. Think ICD, genders, lists in general.
Resource elements bind to value sets, which bind to code systems
(Element -> value set -> code system)
What is an extension?
A way to modify or add custom resource element.
Extensions are modified/added elements.
What are data types
Primitive (single data/element) or complex (multiple elements)
What are meta attribute examples?
Tags, profiles, security
Is Modifer can do what to the resource?
It can change the meaning or interpretation of the resource