java.lang.Object
- org.hl7.fhir.r5.model.Base
- - org.hl7.fhir.r5.model.BaseResource
  - - org.hl7.fhir.r5.model.Resource
    - - org.hl7.fhir.r5.model.DomainResource
      - org.hl7.fhir.r5.model.ObservationDefinition

All Implemented Interfaces:

ca.uhn.fhir.model.api.IElement, Serializable, org.hl7.fhir.instance.model.api.IAnyResource, org.hl7.fhir.instance.model.api.IBase, org.hl7.fhir.instance.model.api.IBaseHasExtensions, org.hl7.fhir.instance.model.api.IBaseHasModifierExtensions, org.hl7.fhir.instance.model.api.IBaseResource, org.hl7.fhir.instance.model.api.IDomainResource
```
public class ObservationDefinition
extends DomainResource
```
Set of definitional characteristics for a kind of observation or measurement produced or consumed by an orderable health care service.

See Also:

Serialized Form

Nested Class Summary

Nested Classes
Modifier and Type	Class	Description
`static class`	`ObservationDefinition.ObservationDataType`
`static class`	`ObservationDefinition.ObservationDataTypeEnumFactory`
`static class`	`ObservationDefinition.ObservationDefinitionComponentComponent`
`static class`	`ObservationDefinition.ObservationDefinitionQualifiedIntervalComponent`
`static class`	`ObservationDefinition.ObservationDefinitionQuantitativeDetailsComponent`
`static class`	`ObservationDefinition.ObservationRangeCategory`
`static class`	`ObservationDefinition.ObservationRangeCategoryEnumFactory`

Field Summary

Fields
Modifier and Type	Field	Description
`protected Reference`	`abnormalCodedValueSet`	The set of abnormal coded results for the observation conforming to this ObservationDefinition.
`protected DateType`	`approvalDate`	The date on which the asset content was approved by the publisher.
`protected CodeableConcept`	`bodySite`	The site on the subject's body where the observation is to be made.
`protected List<CodeableConcept>`	`category`	A code that classifies the general type of observation.
`static ca.uhn.fhir.rest.gclient.TokenClientParam`	`CATEGORY`	Fluent Client search parameter constant for category
`protected CodeableConcept`	`code`	Describes what will be observed.
`static ca.uhn.fhir.rest.gclient.TokenClientParam`	`CODE`	Fluent Client search parameter constant for code
`protected List<ObservationDefinition.ObservationDefinitionComponentComponent>`	`component`	Some observations have multiple component observations, expressed as separate code value pairs.
`protected List<ContactDetail>`	`contact`	Contact details to assist a user in finding and communicating with the publisher.
`protected MarkdownType`	`copyright`	Copyright statement relating to the ObservationDefinition and/or its contents.
`protected Reference`	`criticalCodedValueSet`	The set of critical coded results for the observation conforming to this ObservationDefinition.
`protected DateTimeType`	`date`	For draft definitions, indicates the date of initial creation.
`protected List<CanonicalType>`	`derivedFromCanonical`	The canonical URL pointing to another FHIR-defined ObservationDefinition that is adhered to in whole or in part by this definition.
`protected List<UriType>`	`derivedFromUri`	The URL pointing to an externally-defined observation definition, guideline or other definition that is adhered to in whole or in part by this definition.
`protected MarkdownType`	`description`	A free text natural language description of the ObservationDefinition from the consumer's perspective.
`protected Reference`	`device`	The measurement device used to produce observations of this type.
`protected Period`	`effectivePeriod`	The period during which the ObservationDefinition content was or is planned to be effective.
`protected BooleanType`	`experimental`	A flag to indicate that this ObservationDefinition is authored for testing purposes (or education/evaluation/marketing), and is not intended to be used for genuine usage.
`static ca.uhn.fhir.rest.gclient.TokenClientParam`	`EXPERIMENTAL`	Fluent Client search parameter constant for experimental
`protected List<Reference>`	`hasMember`	This ObservationDefinition defines a group observation (e.g.
`protected Identifier`	`identifier`	Business identifiers assigned to this ObservationDefinition.
`static ca.uhn.fhir.rest.gclient.TokenClientParam`	`IDENTIFIER`	Fluent Client search parameter constant for identifier
`protected List<CodeableConcept>`	`jurisdiction`	A jurisdiction in which the ObservationDefinition is intended to be used.
`protected DateType`	`lastReviewDate`	The date on which the asset content was last reviewed.
`protected CodeableConcept`	`method`	The method or technique used to perform the observation.
`static ca.uhn.fhir.rest.gclient.TokenClientParam`	`METHOD`	Fluent Client search parameter constant for method
`protected BooleanType`	`multipleResultsAllowed`	Multiple results allowed for observations conforming to this ObservationDefinition.
`protected Reference`	`normalCodedValueSet`	The set of normal coded results for the observations conforming to this ObservationDefinition.
`protected CodeableConcept`	`performerType`	The type of individual/organization/device that is expected to act upon instances of this definition.
`protected List<Enumeration<ObservationDefinition.ObservationDataType>>`	`permittedDataType`	The data types allowed for the value element of the instance observations conforming to this ObservationDefinition.
`protected StringType`	`preferredReportName`	The preferred name to be used when reporting the results of observations conforming to this ObservationDefinition.
`protected Reference`	`publisher`	Helps establish the "authority/credibility" of the ObservationDefinition.
`protected MarkdownType`	`purpose`	Explains why this ObservationDefinition is needed and why it has been designed as it has.
`protected List<ObservationDefinition.ObservationDefinitionQualifiedIntervalComponent>`	`qualifiedInterval`	Multiple ranges of results qualified by different contexts for ordinal or continuous observations conforming to this ObservationDefinition.
`protected ObservationDefinition.ObservationDefinitionQuantitativeDetailsComponent`	`quantitativeDetails`	Characteristics for quantitative results of this observation.
`static String`	`SP_CATEGORY`	Search parameter: category
`static String`	`SP_CODE`	Search parameter: code
`static String`	`SP_EXPERIMENTAL`	Search parameter: experimental
`static String`	`SP_IDENTIFIER`	Search parameter: identifier
`static String`	`SP_METHOD`	Search parameter: method
`static String`	`SP_STATUS`	Search parameter: status
`static String`	`SP_TITLE`	Search parameter: title
`static String`	`SP_URL`	Search parameter: url
`protected Reference`	`specimen`	The kind of specimen that this type of observation is produced on.
`protected Enumeration<Enumerations.PublicationStatus>`	`status`	The current state of the ObservationDefinition.
`static ca.uhn.fhir.rest.gclient.TokenClientParam`	`STATUS`	Fluent Client search parameter constant for status
`protected DataType`	`subject`	A code or group definition that describes the intended subject of Observation instances conforming to this ObservationDefinition.
`protected StringType`	`title`	A short, descriptive, user-friendly title for the ObservationDefinition.
`static ca.uhn.fhir.rest.gclient.StringClientParam`	`TITLE`	Fluent Client search parameter constant for title
`protected UriType`	`url`	An absolute URL that is used to identify this ObservationDefinition when it is referenced in a specification, model, design or an instance.
`static ca.uhn.fhir.rest.gclient.UriClientParam`	`URL`	Fluent Client search parameter constant for url
`protected List<UsageContext>`	`useContext`	The content was developed with a focus and intent of supporting the contexts that are listed.
`protected Reference`	`validCodedValueSet`	The set of valid coded results for the observations conforming to this ObservationDefinition.
`protected StringType`	`version`	The identifier that is used to identify this version of the ObservationDefinition when it is referenced in a specification, model, design or instance.

Fields inherited from class org.hl7.fhir.r5.model.DomainResource
contained, extension, modifierExtension, SP_TEXT, text, TEXT

Fields inherited from class org.hl7.fhir.r5.model.Resource
id, implicitRules, language, meta

Fields inherited from interface org.hl7.fhir.instance.model.api.IAnyResource
RES_ID, SP_RES_ID, SP_RES_LANGUAGE

Fields inherited from interface org.hl7.fhir.instance.model.api.IBaseResource
INCLUDE_ALL, WILDCARD_ALL_SET

Constructor Summary

Constructors
Constructor	Description
`ObservationDefinition()`	Constructor
`ObservationDefinition(Enumerations.PublicationStatus status, CodeableConcept code)`	Constructor

Method Summary

All Methods Instance Methods Concrete Methods
Modifier and Type	Method	Description
`CodeableConcept`	`addCategory()`
`ObservationDefinition`	`addCategory(CodeableConcept t)`
`Base`	`addChild(String name)`
`ObservationDefinition.ObservationDefinitionComponentComponent`	`addComponent()`
`ObservationDefinition`	`addComponent(ObservationDefinition.ObservationDefinitionComponentComponent t)`
`ContactDetail`	`addContact()`
`ObservationDefinition`	`addContact(ContactDetail t)`
`ObservationDefinition`	`addDerivedFromCanonical(String value)`
`CanonicalType`	`addDerivedFromCanonicalElement()`
`ObservationDefinition`	`addDerivedFromUri(String value)`
`UriType`	`addDerivedFromUriElement()`
`Reference`	`addHasMember()`
`ObservationDefinition`	`addHasMember(Reference t)`
`CodeableConcept`	`addJurisdiction()`
`ObservationDefinition`	`addJurisdiction(CodeableConcept t)`
`ObservationDefinition`	`addPermittedDataType(ObservationDefinition.ObservationDataType value)`
`Enumeration<ObservationDefinition.ObservationDataType>`	`addPermittedDataTypeElement()`
`ObservationDefinition.ObservationDefinitionQualifiedIntervalComponent`	`addQualifiedInterval()`
`ObservationDefinition`	`addQualifiedInterval(ObservationDefinition.ObservationDefinitionQualifiedIntervalComponent t)`
`UsageContext`	`addUseContext()`
`ObservationDefinition`	`addUseContext(UsageContext t)`
`ObservationDefinition`	`copy()`
`void`	`copyValues(ObservationDefinition dst)`
`boolean`	`equalsDeep(Base other_)`
`boolean`	`equalsShallow(Base other_)`
`String`	`fhirType()`
`Reference`	`getAbnormalCodedValueSet()`
`Date`	`getApprovalDate()`
`DateType`	`getApprovalDateElement()`
`CodeableConcept`	`getBodySite()`
`List<CodeableConcept>`	`getCategory()`
`CodeableConcept`	`getCategoryFirstRep()`
`CodeableConcept`	`getCode()`
`List<ObservationDefinition.ObservationDefinitionComponentComponent>`	`getComponent()`
`ObservationDefinition.ObservationDefinitionComponentComponent`	`getComponentFirstRep()`
`List<ContactDetail>`	`getContact()`
`ContactDetail`	`getContactFirstRep()`
`String`	`getCopyright()`
`MarkdownType`	`getCopyrightElement()`
`Reference`	`getCriticalCodedValueSet()`
`Date`	`getDate()`
`DateTimeType`	`getDateElement()`
`List<CanonicalType>`	`getDerivedFromCanonical()`
`List<UriType>`	`getDerivedFromUri()`
`String`	`getDescription()`
`MarkdownType`	`getDescriptionElement()`
`Reference`	`getDevice()`
`Period`	`getEffectivePeriod()`
`boolean`	`getExperimental()`
`BooleanType`	`getExperimentalElement()`
`List<Reference>`	`getHasMember()`
`Reference`	`getHasMemberFirstRep()`
`Identifier`	`getIdentifier()`
`List<CodeableConcept>`	`getJurisdiction()`
`CodeableConcept`	`getJurisdictionFirstRep()`
`Date`	`getLastReviewDate()`
`DateType`	`getLastReviewDateElement()`
`CodeableConcept`	`getMethod()`
`boolean`	`getMultipleResultsAllowed()`
`BooleanType`	`getMultipleResultsAllowedElement()`
`Property`	`getNamedProperty(int _hash, String _name, boolean _checkValid)`
`Reference`	`getNormalCodedValueSet()`
`CodeableConcept`	`getPerformerType()`
`List<Enumeration<ObservationDefinition.ObservationDataType>>`	`getPermittedDataType()`
`String`	`getPreferredReportName()`
`StringType`	`getPreferredReportNameElement()`
`Base[]`	`getProperty(int hash, String name, boolean checkValid)`
`Reference`	`getPublisher()`
`String`	`getPurpose()`
`MarkdownType`	`getPurposeElement()`
`List<ObservationDefinition.ObservationDefinitionQualifiedIntervalComponent>`	`getQualifiedInterval()`
`ObservationDefinition.ObservationDefinitionQualifiedIntervalComponent`	`getQualifiedIntervalFirstRep()`
`ObservationDefinition.ObservationDefinitionQuantitativeDetailsComponent`	`getQuantitativeDetails()`
`ResourceType`	`getResourceType()`
`Reference`	`getSpecimen()`
`Enumerations.PublicationStatus`	`getStatus()`
`Enumeration<Enumerations.PublicationStatus>`	`getStatusElement()`
`DataType`	`getSubject()`
`CodeableConcept`	`getSubjectCodeableConcept()`
`Reference`	`getSubjectReference()`
`String`	`getTitle()`
`StringType`	`getTitleElement()`
`String[]`	`getTypesForProperty(int hash, String name)`
`String`	`getUrl()`
`UriType`	`getUrlElement()`
`List<UsageContext>`	`getUseContext()`
`UsageContext`	`getUseContextFirstRep()`
`Reference`	`getValidCodedValueSet()`
`String`	`getVersion()`
`StringType`	`getVersionElement()`
`boolean`	`hasAbnormalCodedValueSet()`
`boolean`	`hasApprovalDate()`
`boolean`	`hasApprovalDateElement()`
`boolean`	`hasBodySite()`
`boolean`	`hasCategory()`
`boolean`	`hasCode()`
`boolean`	`hasComponent()`
`boolean`	`hasContact()`
`boolean`	`hasCopyright()`
`boolean`	`hasCopyrightElement()`
`boolean`	`hasCriticalCodedValueSet()`
`boolean`	`hasDate()`
`boolean`	`hasDateElement()`
`boolean`	`hasDerivedFromCanonical()`
`boolean`	`hasDerivedFromCanonical(String value)`
`boolean`	`hasDerivedFromUri()`
`boolean`	`hasDerivedFromUri(String value)`
`boolean`	`hasDescription()`
`boolean`	`hasDescriptionElement()`
`boolean`	`hasDevice()`
`boolean`	`hasEffectivePeriod()`
`boolean`	`hasExperimental()`
`boolean`	`hasExperimentalElement()`
`boolean`	`hasHasMember()`
`boolean`	`hasIdentifier()`
`boolean`	`hasJurisdiction()`
`boolean`	`hasLastReviewDate()`
`boolean`	`hasLastReviewDateElement()`
`boolean`	`hasMethod()`
`boolean`	`hasMultipleResultsAllowed()`
`boolean`	`hasMultipleResultsAllowedElement()`
`boolean`	`hasNormalCodedValueSet()`
`boolean`	`hasPerformerType()`
`boolean`	`hasPermittedDataType()`
`boolean`	`hasPermittedDataType(ObservationDefinition.ObservationDataType value)`
`boolean`	`hasPreferredReportName()`
`boolean`	`hasPreferredReportNameElement()`
`boolean`	`hasPublisher()`
`boolean`	`hasPurpose()`
`boolean`	`hasPurposeElement()`
`boolean`	`hasQualifiedInterval()`
`boolean`	`hasQuantitativeDetails()`
`boolean`	`hasSpecimen()`
`boolean`	`hasStatus()`
`boolean`	`hasStatusElement()`
`boolean`	`hasSubject()`
`boolean`	`hasSubjectCodeableConcept()`
`boolean`	`hasSubjectReference()`
`boolean`	`hasTitle()`
`boolean`	`hasTitleElement()`
`boolean`	`hasUrl()`
`boolean`	`hasUrlElement()`
`boolean`	`hasUseContext()`
`boolean`	`hasValidCodedValueSet()`
`boolean`	`hasVersion()`
`boolean`	`hasVersionElement()`
`boolean`	`isEmpty()`
`protected void`	`listChildren(List<Property> children)`
`Base`	`makeProperty(int hash, String name)`
`ObservationDefinition`	`setAbnormalCodedValueSet(Reference value)`
`ObservationDefinition`	`setApprovalDate(Date value)`
`ObservationDefinition`	`setApprovalDateElement(DateType value)`
`ObservationDefinition`	`setBodySite(CodeableConcept value)`
`ObservationDefinition`	`setCategory(List<CodeableConcept> theCategory)`
`ObservationDefinition`	`setCode(CodeableConcept value)`
`ObservationDefinition`	`setComponent(List<ObservationDefinition.ObservationDefinitionComponentComponent> theComponent)`
`ObservationDefinition`	`setContact(List<ContactDetail> theContact)`
`ObservationDefinition`	`setCopyright(String value)`
`ObservationDefinition`	`setCopyrightElement(MarkdownType value)`
`ObservationDefinition`	`setCriticalCodedValueSet(Reference value)`
`ObservationDefinition`	`setDate(Date value)`
`ObservationDefinition`	`setDateElement(DateTimeType value)`
`ObservationDefinition`	`setDerivedFromCanonical(List<CanonicalType> theDerivedFromCanonical)`
`ObservationDefinition`	`setDerivedFromUri(List<UriType> theDerivedFromUri)`
`ObservationDefinition`	`setDescription(String value)`
`ObservationDefinition`	`setDescriptionElement(MarkdownType value)`
`ObservationDefinition`	`setDevice(Reference value)`
`ObservationDefinition`	`setEffectivePeriod(Period value)`
`ObservationDefinition`	`setExperimental(boolean value)`
`ObservationDefinition`	`setExperimentalElement(BooleanType value)`
`ObservationDefinition`	`setHasMember(List<Reference> theHasMember)`
`ObservationDefinition`	`setIdentifier(Identifier value)`
`ObservationDefinition`	`setJurisdiction(List<CodeableConcept> theJurisdiction)`
`ObservationDefinition`	`setLastReviewDate(Date value)`
`ObservationDefinition`	`setLastReviewDateElement(DateType value)`
`ObservationDefinition`	`setMethod(CodeableConcept value)`
`ObservationDefinition`	`setMultipleResultsAllowed(boolean value)`
`ObservationDefinition`	`setMultipleResultsAllowedElement(BooleanType value)`
`ObservationDefinition`	`setNormalCodedValueSet(Reference value)`
`ObservationDefinition`	`setPerformerType(CodeableConcept value)`
`ObservationDefinition`	`setPermittedDataType(List<Enumeration<ObservationDefinition.ObservationDataType>> thePermittedDataType)`
`ObservationDefinition`	`setPreferredReportName(String value)`
`ObservationDefinition`	`setPreferredReportNameElement(StringType value)`
`Base`	`setProperty(int hash, String name, Base value)`
`Base`	`setProperty(String name, Base value)`
`ObservationDefinition`	`setPublisher(Reference value)`
`ObservationDefinition`	`setPurpose(String value)`
`ObservationDefinition`	`setPurposeElement(MarkdownType value)`
`ObservationDefinition`	`setQualifiedInterval(List<ObservationDefinition.ObservationDefinitionQualifiedIntervalComponent> theQualifiedInterval)`
`ObservationDefinition`	`setQuantitativeDetails(ObservationDefinition.ObservationDefinitionQuantitativeDetailsComponent value)`
`ObservationDefinition`	`setSpecimen(Reference value)`
`ObservationDefinition`	`setStatus(Enumerations.PublicationStatus value)`
`ObservationDefinition`	`setStatusElement(Enumeration<Enumerations.PublicationStatus> value)`
`ObservationDefinition`	`setSubject(DataType value)`
`ObservationDefinition`	`setTitle(String value)`
`ObservationDefinition`	`setTitleElement(StringType value)`
`ObservationDefinition`	`setUrl(String value)`
`ObservationDefinition`	`setUrlElement(UriType value)`
`ObservationDefinition`	`setUseContext(List<UsageContext> theUseContext)`
`ObservationDefinition`	`setValidCodedValueSet(Reference value)`
`ObservationDefinition`	`setVersion(String value)`
`ObservationDefinition`	`setVersionElement(StringType value)`
`protected ObservationDefinition`	`typedCopy()`

Methods inherited from class org.hl7.fhir.r5.model.DomainResource
addContained, addExtension, addExtension, addExtension, addModifierExtension, addModifierExtension, checkNoModifiers, copyValues, getContained, getContained, getExtension, getExtensionByUrl, getExtensionsByUrl, getModifierExtension, getModifierExtensionsByUrl, getText, hasContained, hasExtension, hasExtension, hasModifierExtension, hasText, setContained, setExtension, setModifierExtension, setText

Methods inherited from class org.hl7.fhir.r5.model.Resource
copyValues, getId, getIdBase, getIdElement, getImplicitRules, getImplicitRulesElement, getLanguage, getLanguage, getLanguageElement, getMeta, hasId, hasIdElement, hasImplicitRules, hasImplicitRulesElement, hasLanguage, hasLanguageElement, hasMeta, setId, setIdBase, setIdElement, setImplicitRules, setImplicitRulesElement, setLanguage, setLanguageElement, setMeta

Methods inherited from class org.hl7.fhir.r5.model.BaseResource
getStructureFhirVersionEnum, isResource, setId

Methods inherited from class org.hl7.fhir.r5.model.Base
children, clearUserData, compareDeep, compareDeep, compareDeep, compareDeep, compareValues, compareValues, copyValues, dateTimeValue, equals, getChildByName, getFormatCommentsPost, getFormatCommentsPre, getNamedProperty, getUserData, getUserInt, getUserString, hasFormatComment, hasPrimitiveValue, hasType, hasUserData, isBooleanPrimitive, isDateTime, isMetadataBased, isPrimitive, listChildrenByName, listChildrenByName, primitiveValue, setUserData, setUserDataINN

Methods inherited from class java.lang.Object
clone, equals, finalize, getClass, hashCode, notify, notifyAll, toString, wait, wait, wait

Methods inherited from interface org.hl7.fhir.instance.model.api.IAnyResource
getId, getIdElement, getLanguageElement, getUserData, setId, setUserData

Methods inherited from interface org.hl7.fhir.instance.model.api.IBase
getFormatCommentsPost, getFormatCommentsPre, hasFormatComment

Methods inherited from interface org.hl7.fhir.instance.model.api.IBaseResource
getMeta, getStructureFhirVersionEnum, setId

- Field Detail
  - url
```
protected UriType url
```
    An absolute URL that is used to identify this ObservationDefinition when it is referenced in a specification, model, design or an instance. This SHALL be a URL, SHOULD be globally unique, and SHOULD be an address at which this ObservationDefinition is (or will be) published. The URL SHOULD include the major version of the ObservationDefinition. For more information see Technical and Business Versions.
  - identifier
```
protected Identifier identifier
```
    Business identifiers assigned to this ObservationDefinition. by the performer and/or other systems. These identifiers remain constant as the resource is updated and propagates from server to server.
  - version
```
protected StringType version
```
    The identifier that is used to identify this version of the ObservationDefinition when it is referenced in a specification, model, design or instance. This is an arbitrary value managed by the ObservationDefinition author and is not expected to be globally unique. For example, it might be a timestamp (e.g. yyyymmdd) if a managed version is not available. There is also no expectation that versions are orderable.
  - title
```
protected StringType title
```
    A short, descriptive, user-friendly title for the ObservationDefinition.
  - derivedFromCanonical
```
protected List<CanonicalType> derivedFromCanonical
```
    The canonical URL pointing to another FHIR-defined ObservationDefinition that is adhered to in whole or in part by this definition.
  - derivedFromUri
```
protected List<UriType> derivedFromUri
```
    The URL pointing to an externally-defined observation definition, guideline or other definition that is adhered to in whole or in part by this definition.
  - status
```
protected Enumeration<Enumerations.PublicationStatus> status
```
    The current state of the ObservationDefinition.
  - experimental
```
protected BooleanType experimental
```
    A flag to indicate that this ObservationDefinition is authored for testing purposes (or education/evaluation/marketing), and is not intended to be used for genuine usage.
  - subject
```
protected DataType subject
```
    A code or group definition that describes the intended subject of Observation instances conforming to this ObservationDefinition.
  - date
```
protected DateTimeType date
```
    For draft definitions, indicates the date of initial creation. For active definitions, represents the date of activation. For withdrawn definitions, indicates the date of withdrawal.
  - publisher
```
protected Reference publisher
```
    Helps establish the "authority/credibility" of the ObservationDefinition. May also allow for contact.
  - contact
```
protected List<ContactDetail> contact
```
    Contact details to assist a user in finding and communicating with the publisher.
  - description
```
protected MarkdownType description
```
    A free text natural language description of the ObservationDefinition from the consumer's perspective.
  - useContext
```
protected List<UsageContext> useContext
```
    The content was developed with a focus and intent of supporting the contexts that are listed. These terms may be used to assist with indexing and searching of observation definitions.
  - jurisdiction
```
protected List<CodeableConcept> jurisdiction
```
    A jurisdiction in which the ObservationDefinition is intended to be used.
  - purpose
```
protected MarkdownType purpose
```
    Explains why this ObservationDefinition is needed and why it has been designed as it has.
  - copyright
```
protected MarkdownType copyright
```
    Copyright statement relating to the ObservationDefinition and/or its contents. Copyright statements are generally legal restrictions on the use and publishing of the ObservationDefinition.
  - approvalDate
```
protected DateType approvalDate
```
    The date on which the asset content was approved by the publisher. Approval happens once when the content is officially approved for usage.
  - lastReviewDate
```
protected DateType lastReviewDate
```
    The date on which the asset content was last reviewed. Review happens periodically after that, but doesn't change the original approval date.
  - effectivePeriod
```
protected Period effectivePeriod
```
    The period during which the ObservationDefinition content was or is planned to be effective.
  - performerType
```
protected CodeableConcept performerType
```
    The type of individual/organization/device that is expected to act upon instances of this definition.
  - category
```
protected List<CodeableConcept> category
```
    A code that classifies the general type of observation.
  - code
```
protected CodeableConcept code
```
    Describes what will be observed. Sometimes this is called the observation "name".
  - permittedDataType
```
protected List<Enumeration<ObservationDefinition.ObservationDataType>> permittedDataType
```
    The data types allowed for the value element of the instance observations conforming to this ObservationDefinition.
  - multipleResultsAllowed
```
protected BooleanType multipleResultsAllowed
```
    Multiple results allowed for observations conforming to this ObservationDefinition.
  - bodySite
```
protected CodeableConcept bodySite
```
    The site on the subject's body where the observation is to be made.
  - method
```
protected CodeableConcept method
```
    The method or technique used to perform the observation.
  - specimen
```
protected Reference specimen
```
    The kind of specimen that this type of observation is produced on.
  - device
```
protected Reference device
```
    The measurement device used to produce observations of this type.
  - preferredReportName
```
protected StringType preferredReportName
```
    The preferred name to be used when reporting the results of observations conforming to this ObservationDefinition.
  - quantitativeDetails
```
protected ObservationDefinition.ObservationDefinitionQuantitativeDetailsComponent quantitativeDetails
```
    Characteristics for quantitative results of this observation.
  - qualifiedInterval
```
protected List<ObservationDefinition.ObservationDefinitionQualifiedIntervalComponent> qualifiedInterval
```
    Multiple ranges of results qualified by different contexts for ordinal or continuous observations conforming to this ObservationDefinition.
  - validCodedValueSet
```
protected Reference validCodedValueSet
```
    The set of valid coded results for the observations conforming to this ObservationDefinition.
  - normalCodedValueSet
```
protected Reference normalCodedValueSet
```
    The set of normal coded results for the observations conforming to this ObservationDefinition.
  - abnormalCodedValueSet
```
protected Reference abnormalCodedValueSet
```
    The set of abnormal coded results for the observation conforming to this ObservationDefinition.
  - criticalCodedValueSet
```
protected Reference criticalCodedValueSet
```
    The set of critical coded results for the observation conforming to this ObservationDefinition.
  - hasMember
```
protected List<Reference> hasMember
```
    This ObservationDefinition defines a group observation (e.g. a battery, a panel of tests, a set of vital sign measurements) that includes the target as a member of the group.
  - component
```
protected List<ObservationDefinition.ObservationDefinitionComponentComponent> component
```
    Some observations have multiple component observations, expressed as separate code value pairs.
  - SP_CATEGORY
```
public static final String SP_CATEGORY
```
    Search parameter: category
    Description: Category (class) of observation
    Type: token
    Path: ObservationDefinition.category
    
    See Also:
    
    Constant Field Values
  - CATEGORY
```
public static final ca.uhn.fhir.rest.gclient.TokenClientParam CATEGORY
```
    Fluent Client search parameter constant for category
    Description: Category (class) of observation
    Type: token
    Path: ObservationDefinition.category
  - SP_CODE
```
public static final String SP_CODE
```
    Search parameter: code
    Description: Observation code
    Type: token
    Path: ObservationDefinition.code
    
    See Also:
    
    Constant Field Values
  - CODE
```
public static final ca.uhn.fhir.rest.gclient.TokenClientParam CODE
```
    Fluent Client search parameter constant for code
    Description: Observation code
    Type: token
    Path: ObservationDefinition.code
  - SP_EXPERIMENTAL
```
public static final String SP_EXPERIMENTAL
```
    Search parameter: experimental
    Description: Not for genuine usage (true)
    Type: token
    Path: ObservationDefinition.experimental
    
    See Also:
    
    Constant Field Values
  - EXPERIMENTAL
```
public static final ca.uhn.fhir.rest.gclient.TokenClientParam EXPERIMENTAL
```
    Fluent Client search parameter constant for experimental
    Description: Not for genuine usage (true)
    Type: token
    Path: ObservationDefinition.experimental
  - SP_IDENTIFIER
```
public static final String SP_IDENTIFIER
```
    Search parameter: identifier
    Description: The unique identifier associated with the specimen definition
    Type: token
    Path: ObservationDefinition.identifier
    
    See Also:
    
    Constant Field Values
  - IDENTIFIER
```
public static final ca.uhn.fhir.rest.gclient.TokenClientParam IDENTIFIER
```
    Fluent Client search parameter constant for identifier
    Description: The unique identifier associated with the specimen definition
    Type: token
    Path: ObservationDefinition.identifier
  - SP_METHOD
```
public static final String SP_METHOD
```
    Search parameter: method
    Description: Method of observation
    Type: token
    Path: ObservationDefinition.method
    
    See Also:
    
    Constant Field Values
  - METHOD
```
public static final ca.uhn.fhir.rest.gclient.TokenClientParam METHOD
```
    Fluent Client search parameter constant for method
    Description: Method of observation
    Type: token
    Path: ObservationDefinition.method
  - SP_STATUS
```
public static final String SP_STATUS
```
    Search parameter: status
    Description: Publication status of the ObservationDefinition: draft, active, retired, unknown
    Type: token
    Path: ObservationDefinition.status
    
    See Also:
    
    Constant Field Values
  - STATUS
```
public static final ca.uhn.fhir.rest.gclient.TokenClientParam STATUS
```
    Fluent Client search parameter constant for status
    Description: Publication status of the ObservationDefinition: draft, active, retired, unknown
    Type: token
    Path: ObservationDefinition.status
  - SP_TITLE
```
public static final String SP_TITLE
```
    Search parameter: title
    Description: Human-friendly name of the ObservationDefinition
    Type: string
    Path: ObservationDefinition.title
    
    See Also:
    
    Constant Field Values
  - TITLE
```
public static final ca.uhn.fhir.rest.gclient.StringClientParam TITLE
```
    Fluent Client search parameter constant for title
    Description: Human-friendly name of the ObservationDefinition
    Type: string
    Path: ObservationDefinition.title
  - SP_URL
```
public static final String SP_URL
```
    Search parameter: url
    Description: The uri that identifies the observation definition
    Type: uri
    Path: ObservationDefinition.url
    
    See Also:
    
    Constant Field Values
  - URL
```
public static final ca.uhn.fhir.rest.gclient.UriClientParam URL
```
    Fluent Client search parameter constant for url
    Description: The uri that identifies the observation definition
    Type: uri
    Path: ObservationDefinition.url
- Constructor Detail
  - ObservationDefinition
```
public ObservationDefinition()
```
    Constructor
  - ObservationDefinition
```
public ObservationDefinition(Enumerations.PublicationStatus status,
                             CodeableConcept code)
```
    Constructor
- Method Detail
  - getUrlElement
```
public UriType getUrlElement()
```
    Returns:
    
    url (An absolute URL that is used to identify this ObservationDefinition when it is referenced in a specification, model, design or an instance. This SHALL be a URL, SHOULD be globally unique, and SHOULD be an address at which this ObservationDefinition is (or will be) published. The URL SHOULD include the major version of the ObservationDefinition. For more information see Technical and Business Versions.). This is the underlying object with id, value and extensions. The accessor "getUrl" gives direct access to the value
  - hasUrlElement
```
public boolean hasUrlElement()
```
  - hasUrl
```
public boolean hasUrl()
```
  - setUrlElement
```
public ObservationDefinition setUrlElement(UriType value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - url (An absolute URL that is used to identify this ObservationDefinition when it is referenced in a specification, model, design or an instance. This SHALL be a URL, SHOULD be globally unique, and SHOULD be an address at which this ObservationDefinition is (or will be) published. The URL SHOULD include the major version of the ObservationDefinition. For more information see Technical and Business Versions.). This is the underlying object with id, value and extensions. The accessor "getUrl" gives direct access to the value
  - getUrl
```
public String getUrl()
```
    Returns:
    
    An absolute URL that is used to identify this ObservationDefinition when it is referenced in a specification, model, design or an instance. This SHALL be a URL, SHOULD be globally unique, and SHOULD be an address at which this ObservationDefinition is (or will be) published. The URL SHOULD include the major version of the ObservationDefinition. For more information see Technical and Business Versions.
  - setUrl
```
public ObservationDefinition setUrl(String value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - An absolute URL that is used to identify this ObservationDefinition when it is referenced in a specification, model, design or an instance. This SHALL be a URL, SHOULD be globally unique, and SHOULD be an address at which this ObservationDefinition is (or will be) published. The URL SHOULD include the major version of the ObservationDefinition. For more information see Technical and Business Versions.
  - getIdentifier
```
public Identifier getIdentifier()
```
    Returns:
    
    identifier (Business identifiers assigned to this ObservationDefinition. by the performer and/or other systems. These identifiers remain constant as the resource is updated and propagates from server to server.)
  - hasIdentifier
```
public boolean hasIdentifier()
```
  - setIdentifier
```
public ObservationDefinition setIdentifier(Identifier value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - identifier (Business identifiers assigned to this ObservationDefinition. by the performer and/or other systems. These identifiers remain constant as the resource is updated and propagates from server to server.)
  - getVersionElement
```
public StringType getVersionElement()
```
    Returns:
    
    version (The identifier that is used to identify this version of the ObservationDefinition when it is referenced in a specification, model, design or instance. This is an arbitrary value managed by the ObservationDefinition author and is not expected to be globally unique. For example, it might be a timestamp (e.g. yyyymmdd) if a managed version is not available. There is also no expectation that versions are orderable.). This is the underlying object with id, value and extensions. The accessor "getVersion" gives direct access to the value
  - hasVersionElement
```
public boolean hasVersionElement()
```
  - hasVersion
```
public boolean hasVersion()
```
  - setVersionElement
```
public ObservationDefinition setVersionElement(StringType value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - version (The identifier that is used to identify this version of the ObservationDefinition when it is referenced in a specification, model, design or instance. This is an arbitrary value managed by the ObservationDefinition author and is not expected to be globally unique. For example, it might be a timestamp (e.g. yyyymmdd) if a managed version is not available. There is also no expectation that versions are orderable.). This is the underlying object with id, value and extensions. The accessor "getVersion" gives direct access to the value
  - getVersion
```
public String getVersion()
```
    Returns:
    
    The identifier that is used to identify this version of the ObservationDefinition when it is referenced in a specification, model, design or instance. This is an arbitrary value managed by the ObservationDefinition author and is not expected to be globally unique. For example, it might be a timestamp (e.g. yyyymmdd) if a managed version is not available. There is also no expectation that versions are orderable.
  - setVersion
```
public ObservationDefinition setVersion(String value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - The identifier that is used to identify this version of the ObservationDefinition when it is referenced in a specification, model, design or instance. This is an arbitrary value managed by the ObservationDefinition author and is not expected to be globally unique. For example, it might be a timestamp (e.g. yyyymmdd) if a managed version is not available. There is also no expectation that versions are orderable.
  - getTitleElement
```
public StringType getTitleElement()
```
    Returns:
    
    title (A short, descriptive, user-friendly title for the ObservationDefinition.). This is the underlying object with id, value and extensions. The accessor "getTitle" gives direct access to the value
  - hasTitleElement
```
public boolean hasTitleElement()
```
  - hasTitle
```
public boolean hasTitle()
```
  - setTitleElement
```
public ObservationDefinition setTitleElement(StringType value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - title (A short, descriptive, user-friendly title for the ObservationDefinition.). This is the underlying object with id, value and extensions. The accessor "getTitle" gives direct access to the value
  - getTitle
```
public String getTitle()
```
    Returns:
    
    A short, descriptive, user-friendly title for the ObservationDefinition.
  - setTitle
```
public ObservationDefinition setTitle(String value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - A short, descriptive, user-friendly title for the ObservationDefinition.
  - getDerivedFromCanonical
```
public List<CanonicalType> getDerivedFromCanonical()
```
    Returns:
    
    derivedFromCanonical (The canonical URL pointing to another FHIR-defined ObservationDefinition that is adhered to in whole or in part by this definition.)
  - setDerivedFromCanonical
```
public ObservationDefinition setDerivedFromCanonical(List<CanonicalType> theDerivedFromCanonical)
```
    Returns:
    
    Returns a reference to this for easy method chaining
  - hasDerivedFromCanonical
```
public boolean hasDerivedFromCanonical()
```
  - addDerivedFromCanonicalElement
```
public CanonicalType addDerivedFromCanonicalElement()
```
    Returns:
    
    derivedFromCanonical (The canonical URL pointing to another FHIR-defined ObservationDefinition that is adhered to in whole or in part by this definition.)
  - addDerivedFromCanonical
```
public ObservationDefinition addDerivedFromCanonical(String value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - derivedFromCanonical (The canonical URL pointing to another FHIR-defined ObservationDefinition that is adhered to in whole or in part by this definition.)
  - hasDerivedFromCanonical
```
public boolean hasDerivedFromCanonical(String value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - derivedFromCanonical (The canonical URL pointing to another FHIR-defined ObservationDefinition that is adhered to in whole or in part by this definition.)
  - getDerivedFromUri
```
public List<UriType> getDerivedFromUri()
```
    Returns:
    
    derivedFromUri (The URL pointing to an externally-defined observation definition, guideline or other definition that is adhered to in whole or in part by this definition.)
  - setDerivedFromUri
```
public ObservationDefinition setDerivedFromUri(List<UriType> theDerivedFromUri)
```
    Returns:
    
    Returns a reference to this for easy method chaining
  - hasDerivedFromUri
```
public boolean hasDerivedFromUri()
```
  - addDerivedFromUriElement
```
public UriType addDerivedFromUriElement()
```
    Returns:
    
    derivedFromUri (The URL pointing to an externally-defined observation definition, guideline or other definition that is adhered to in whole or in part by this definition.)
  - addDerivedFromUri
```
public ObservationDefinition addDerivedFromUri(String value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - derivedFromUri (The URL pointing to an externally-defined observation definition, guideline or other definition that is adhered to in whole or in part by this definition.)
  - hasDerivedFromUri
```
public boolean hasDerivedFromUri(String value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - derivedFromUri (The URL pointing to an externally-defined observation definition, guideline or other definition that is adhered to in whole or in part by this definition.)
  - getStatusElement
```
public Enumeration<Enumerations.PublicationStatus> getStatusElement()
```
    Returns:
    
    status (The current state of the ObservationDefinition.). This is the underlying object with id, value and extensions. The accessor "getStatus" gives direct access to the value
  - hasStatusElement
```
public boolean hasStatusElement()
```
  - hasStatus
```
public boolean hasStatus()
```
  - setStatusElement
```
public ObservationDefinition setStatusElement(Enumeration<Enumerations.PublicationStatus> value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - status (The current state of the ObservationDefinition.). This is the underlying object with id, value and extensions. The accessor "getStatus" gives direct access to the value
  - getStatus
```
public Enumerations.PublicationStatus getStatus()
```
    Returns:
    
    The current state of the ObservationDefinition.
  - setStatus
```
public ObservationDefinition setStatus(Enumerations.PublicationStatus value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - The current state of the ObservationDefinition.
  - getExperimentalElement
```
public BooleanType getExperimentalElement()
```
    Returns:
    
    experimental (A flag to indicate that this ObservationDefinition is authored for testing purposes (or education/evaluation/marketing), and is not intended to be used for genuine usage.). This is the underlying object with id, value and extensions. The accessor "getExperimental" gives direct access to the value
  - hasExperimentalElement
```
public boolean hasExperimentalElement()
```
  - hasExperimental
```
public boolean hasExperimental()
```
  - setExperimentalElement
```
public ObservationDefinition setExperimentalElement(BooleanType value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - experimental (A flag to indicate that this ObservationDefinition is authored for testing purposes (or education/evaluation/marketing), and is not intended to be used for genuine usage.). This is the underlying object with id, value and extensions. The accessor "getExperimental" gives direct access to the value
  - getExperimental
```
public boolean getExperimental()
```
    Returns:
    
    A flag to indicate that this ObservationDefinition is authored for testing purposes (or education/evaluation/marketing), and is not intended to be used for genuine usage.
  - setExperimental
```
public ObservationDefinition setExperimental(boolean value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - A flag to indicate that this ObservationDefinition is authored for testing purposes (or education/evaluation/marketing), and is not intended to be used for genuine usage.
  - getSubject
```
public DataType getSubject()
```
    Returns:
    
    subject (A code or group definition that describes the intended subject of Observation instances conforming to this ObservationDefinition.)
  - getSubjectCodeableConcept
```
public CodeableConcept getSubjectCodeableConcept()
                                          throws org.hl7.fhir.exceptions.FHIRException
```
    Returns:
    
    subject (A code or group definition that describes the intended subject of Observation instances conforming to this ObservationDefinition.)
    
    Throws:
    
    org.hl7.fhir.exceptions.FHIRException
  - hasSubjectCodeableConcept
```
public boolean hasSubjectCodeableConcept()
```
  - getSubjectReference
```
public Reference getSubjectReference()
                              throws org.hl7.fhir.exceptions.FHIRException
```
    Returns:
    
    subject (A code or group definition that describes the intended subject of Observation instances conforming to this ObservationDefinition.)
    
    Throws:
    
    org.hl7.fhir.exceptions.FHIRException
  - hasSubjectReference
```
public boolean hasSubjectReference()
```
  - hasSubject
```
public boolean hasSubject()
```
  - setSubject
```
public ObservationDefinition setSubject(DataType value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - subject (A code or group definition that describes the intended subject of Observation instances conforming to this ObservationDefinition.)
  - getDateElement
```
public DateTimeType getDateElement()
```
    Returns:
    
    date (For draft definitions, indicates the date of initial creation. For active definitions, represents the date of activation. For withdrawn definitions, indicates the date of withdrawal.). This is the underlying object with id, value and extensions. The accessor "getDate" gives direct access to the value
  - hasDateElement
```
public boolean hasDateElement()
```
  - hasDate
```
public boolean hasDate()
```
  - setDateElement
```
public ObservationDefinition setDateElement(DateTimeType value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - date (For draft definitions, indicates the date of initial creation. For active definitions, represents the date of activation. For withdrawn definitions, indicates the date of withdrawal.). This is the underlying object with id, value and extensions. The accessor "getDate" gives direct access to the value
  - getDate
```
public Date getDate()
```
    Returns:
    
    For draft definitions, indicates the date of initial creation. For active definitions, represents the date of activation. For withdrawn definitions, indicates the date of withdrawal.
  - setDate
```
public ObservationDefinition setDate(Date value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - For draft definitions, indicates the date of initial creation. For active definitions, represents the date of activation. For withdrawn definitions, indicates the date of withdrawal.
  - getPublisher
```
public Reference getPublisher()
```
    Returns:
    
    publisher (Helps establish the "authority/credibility" of the ObservationDefinition. May also allow for contact.)
  - hasPublisher
```
public boolean hasPublisher()
```
  - setPublisher
```
public ObservationDefinition setPublisher(Reference value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - publisher (Helps establish the "authority/credibility" of the ObservationDefinition. May also allow for contact.)
  - getContact
```
public List<ContactDetail> getContact()
```
    Returns:
    
    contact (Contact details to assist a user in finding and communicating with the publisher.)
  - setContact
```
public ObservationDefinition setContact(List<ContactDetail> theContact)
```
    Returns:
    
    Returns a reference to this for easy method chaining
  - hasContact
```
public boolean hasContact()
```
  - addContact
```
public ContactDetail addContact()
```
  - addContact
```
public ObservationDefinition addContact(ContactDetail t)
```
  - getContactFirstRep
```
public ContactDetail getContactFirstRep()
```
    Returns:
    
    The first repetition of repeating field contact, creating it if it does not already exist {3}
  - getDescriptionElement
```
public MarkdownType getDescriptionElement()
```
    Returns:
    
    description (A free text natural language description of the ObservationDefinition from the consumer's perspective.). This is the underlying object with id, value and extensions. The accessor "getDescription" gives direct access to the value
  - hasDescriptionElement
```
public boolean hasDescriptionElement()
```
  - hasDescription
```
public boolean hasDescription()
```
  - setDescriptionElement
```
public ObservationDefinition setDescriptionElement(MarkdownType value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - description (A free text natural language description of the ObservationDefinition from the consumer's perspective.). This is the underlying object with id, value and extensions. The accessor "getDescription" gives direct access to the value
  - getDescription
```
public String getDescription()
```
    Returns:
    
    A free text natural language description of the ObservationDefinition from the consumer's perspective.
  - setDescription
```
public ObservationDefinition setDescription(String value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - A free text natural language description of the ObservationDefinition from the consumer's perspective.
  - getUseContext
```
public List<UsageContext> getUseContext()
```
    Returns:
    
    useContext (The content was developed with a focus and intent of supporting the contexts that are listed. These terms may be used to assist with indexing and searching of observation definitions.)
  - setUseContext
```
public ObservationDefinition setUseContext(List<UsageContext> theUseContext)
```
    Returns:
    
    Returns a reference to this for easy method chaining
  - hasUseContext
```
public boolean hasUseContext()
```
  - addUseContext
```
public UsageContext addUseContext()
```
  - addUseContext
```
public ObservationDefinition addUseContext(UsageContext t)
```
  - getUseContextFirstRep
```
public UsageContext getUseContextFirstRep()
```
    Returns:
    
    The first repetition of repeating field useContext, creating it if it does not already exist {3}
  - getJurisdiction
```
public List<CodeableConcept> getJurisdiction()
```
    Returns:
    
    jurisdiction (A jurisdiction in which the ObservationDefinition is intended to be used.)
  - setJurisdiction
```
public ObservationDefinition setJurisdiction(List<CodeableConcept> theJurisdiction)
```
    Returns:
    
    Returns a reference to this for easy method chaining
  - hasJurisdiction
```
public boolean hasJurisdiction()
```
  - addJurisdiction
```
public CodeableConcept addJurisdiction()
```
  - addJurisdiction
```
public ObservationDefinition addJurisdiction(CodeableConcept t)
```
  - getJurisdictionFirstRep
```
public CodeableConcept getJurisdictionFirstRep()
```
    Returns:
    
    The first repetition of repeating field jurisdiction, creating it if it does not already exist {3}
  - getPurposeElement
```
public MarkdownType getPurposeElement()
```
    Returns:
    
    purpose (Explains why this ObservationDefinition is needed and why it has been designed as it has.). This is the underlying object with id, value and extensions. The accessor "getPurpose" gives direct access to the value
  - hasPurposeElement
```
public boolean hasPurposeElement()
```
  - hasPurpose
```
public boolean hasPurpose()
```
  - setPurposeElement
```
public ObservationDefinition setPurposeElement(MarkdownType value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - purpose (Explains why this ObservationDefinition is needed and why it has been designed as it has.). This is the underlying object with id, value and extensions. The accessor "getPurpose" gives direct access to the value
  - getPurpose
```
public String getPurpose()
```
    Returns:
    
    Explains why this ObservationDefinition is needed and why it has been designed as it has.
  - setPurpose
```
public ObservationDefinition setPurpose(String value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - Explains why this ObservationDefinition is needed and why it has been designed as it has.
  - getCopyrightElement
```
public MarkdownType getCopyrightElement()
```
    Returns:
    
    copyright (Copyright statement relating to the ObservationDefinition and/or its contents. Copyright statements are generally legal restrictions on the use and publishing of the ObservationDefinition.). This is the underlying object with id, value and extensions. The accessor "getCopyright" gives direct access to the value
  - hasCopyrightElement
```
public boolean hasCopyrightElement()
```
  - hasCopyright
```
public boolean hasCopyright()
```
  - setCopyrightElement
```
public ObservationDefinition setCopyrightElement(MarkdownType value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - copyright (Copyright statement relating to the ObservationDefinition and/or its contents. Copyright statements are generally legal restrictions on the use and publishing of the ObservationDefinition.). This is the underlying object with id, value and extensions. The accessor "getCopyright" gives direct access to the value
  - getCopyright
```
public String getCopyright()
```
    Returns:
    
    Copyright statement relating to the ObservationDefinition and/or its contents. Copyright statements are generally legal restrictions on the use and publishing of the ObservationDefinition.
  - setCopyright
```
public ObservationDefinition setCopyright(String value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - Copyright statement relating to the ObservationDefinition and/or its contents. Copyright statements are generally legal restrictions on the use and publishing of the ObservationDefinition.
  - getApprovalDateElement
```
public DateType getApprovalDateElement()
```
    Returns:
    
    approvalDate (The date on which the asset content was approved by the publisher. Approval happens once when the content is officially approved for usage.). This is the underlying object with id, value and extensions. The accessor "getApprovalDate" gives direct access to the value
  - hasApprovalDateElement
```
public boolean hasApprovalDateElement()
```
  - hasApprovalDate
```
public boolean hasApprovalDate()
```
  - setApprovalDateElement
```
public ObservationDefinition setApprovalDateElement(DateType value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - approvalDate (The date on which the asset content was approved by the publisher. Approval happens once when the content is officially approved for usage.). This is the underlying object with id, value and extensions. The accessor "getApprovalDate" gives direct access to the value
  - getApprovalDate
```
public Date getApprovalDate()
```
    Returns:
    
    The date on which the asset content was approved by the publisher. Approval happens once when the content is officially approved for usage.
  - setApprovalDate
```
public ObservationDefinition setApprovalDate(Date value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - The date on which the asset content was approved by the publisher. Approval happens once when the content is officially approved for usage.
  - getLastReviewDateElement
```
public DateType getLastReviewDateElement()
```
    Returns:
    
    lastReviewDate (The date on which the asset content was last reviewed. Review happens periodically after that, but doesn't change the original approval date.). This is the underlying object with id, value and extensions. The accessor "getLastReviewDate" gives direct access to the value
  - hasLastReviewDateElement
```
public boolean hasLastReviewDateElement()
```
  - hasLastReviewDate
```
public boolean hasLastReviewDate()
```
  - setLastReviewDateElement
```
public ObservationDefinition setLastReviewDateElement(DateType value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - lastReviewDate (The date on which the asset content was last reviewed. Review happens periodically after that, but doesn't change the original approval date.). This is the underlying object with id, value and extensions. The accessor "getLastReviewDate" gives direct access to the value
  - getLastReviewDate
```
public Date getLastReviewDate()
```
    Returns:
    
    The date on which the asset content was last reviewed. Review happens periodically after that, but doesn't change the original approval date.
  - setLastReviewDate
```
public ObservationDefinition setLastReviewDate(Date value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - The date on which the asset content was last reviewed. Review happens periodically after that, but doesn't change the original approval date.
  - getEffectivePeriod
```
public Period getEffectivePeriod()
```
    Returns:
    
    effectivePeriod (The period during which the ObservationDefinition content was or is planned to be effective.)
  - hasEffectivePeriod
```
public boolean hasEffectivePeriod()
```
  - setEffectivePeriod
```
public ObservationDefinition setEffectivePeriod(Period value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - effectivePeriod (The period during which the ObservationDefinition content was or is planned to be effective.)
  - getPerformerType
```
public CodeableConcept getPerformerType()
```
    Returns:
    
    performerType (The type of individual/organization/device that is expected to act upon instances of this definition.)
  - hasPerformerType
```
public boolean hasPerformerType()
```
  - setPerformerType
```
public ObservationDefinition setPerformerType(CodeableConcept value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - performerType (The type of individual/organization/device that is expected to act upon instances of this definition.)
  - getCategory
```
public List<CodeableConcept> getCategory()
```
    Returns:
    
    category (A code that classifies the general type of observation.)
  - setCategory
```
public ObservationDefinition setCategory(List<CodeableConcept> theCategory)
```
    Returns:
    
    Returns a reference to this for easy method chaining
  - hasCategory
```
public boolean hasCategory()
```
  - addCategory
```
public CodeableConcept addCategory()
```
  - addCategory
```
public ObservationDefinition addCategory(CodeableConcept t)
```
  - getCategoryFirstRep
```
public CodeableConcept getCategoryFirstRep()
```
    Returns:
    
    The first repetition of repeating field category, creating it if it does not already exist {3}
  - getCode
```
public CodeableConcept getCode()
```
    Returns:
    
    code (Describes what will be observed. Sometimes this is called the observation "name".)
  - hasCode
```
public boolean hasCode()
```
  - setCode
```
public ObservationDefinition setCode(CodeableConcept value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - code (Describes what will be observed. Sometimes this is called the observation "name".)
  - getPermittedDataType
```
public List<Enumeration<ObservationDefinition.ObservationDataType>> getPermittedDataType()
```
    Returns:
    
    permittedDataType (The data types allowed for the value element of the instance observations conforming to this ObservationDefinition.)
  - setPermittedDataType
```
public ObservationDefinition setPermittedDataType(List<Enumeration<ObservationDefinition.ObservationDataType>> thePermittedDataType)
```
    Returns:
    
    Returns a reference to this for easy method chaining
  - hasPermittedDataType
```
public boolean hasPermittedDataType()
```
  - addPermittedDataTypeElement
```
public Enumeration<ObservationDefinition.ObservationDataType> addPermittedDataTypeElement()
```
    Returns:
    
    permittedDataType (The data types allowed for the value element of the instance observations conforming to this ObservationDefinition.)
  - addPermittedDataType
```
public ObservationDefinition addPermittedDataType(ObservationDefinition.ObservationDataType value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - permittedDataType (The data types allowed for the value element of the instance observations conforming to this ObservationDefinition.)
  - hasPermittedDataType
```
public boolean hasPermittedDataType(ObservationDefinition.ObservationDataType value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - permittedDataType (The data types allowed for the value element of the instance observations conforming to this ObservationDefinition.)
  - getMultipleResultsAllowedElement
```
public BooleanType getMultipleResultsAllowedElement()
```
    Returns:
    
    multipleResultsAllowed (Multiple results allowed for observations conforming to this ObservationDefinition.). This is the underlying object with id, value and extensions. The accessor "getMultipleResultsAllowed" gives direct access to the value
  - hasMultipleResultsAllowedElement
```
public boolean hasMultipleResultsAllowedElement()
```
  - hasMultipleResultsAllowed
```
public boolean hasMultipleResultsAllowed()
```
  - setMultipleResultsAllowedElement
```
public ObservationDefinition setMultipleResultsAllowedElement(BooleanType value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - multipleResultsAllowed (Multiple results allowed for observations conforming to this ObservationDefinition.). This is the underlying object with id, value and extensions. The accessor "getMultipleResultsAllowed" gives direct access to the value
  - getMultipleResultsAllowed
```
public boolean getMultipleResultsAllowed()
```
    Returns:
    
    Multiple results allowed for observations conforming to this ObservationDefinition.
  - setMultipleResultsAllowed
```
public ObservationDefinition setMultipleResultsAllowed(boolean value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - Multiple results allowed for observations conforming to this ObservationDefinition.
  - getBodySite
```
public CodeableConcept getBodySite()
```
    Returns:
    
    bodySite (The site on the subject's body where the observation is to be made.)
  - hasBodySite
```
public boolean hasBodySite()
```
  - setBodySite
```
public ObservationDefinition setBodySite(CodeableConcept value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - bodySite (The site on the subject's body where the observation is to be made.)
  - getMethod
```
public CodeableConcept getMethod()
```
    Returns:
    
    method (The method or technique used to perform the observation.)
  - hasMethod
```
public boolean hasMethod()
```
  - setMethod
```
public ObservationDefinition setMethod(CodeableConcept value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - method (The method or technique used to perform the observation.)
  - getSpecimen
```
public Reference getSpecimen()
```
    Returns:
    
    specimen (The kind of specimen that this type of observation is produced on.)
  - hasSpecimen
```
public boolean hasSpecimen()
```
  - setSpecimen
```
public ObservationDefinition setSpecimen(Reference value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - specimen (The kind of specimen that this type of observation is produced on.)
  - getDevice
```
public Reference getDevice()
```
    Returns:
    
    device (The measurement device used to produce observations of this type.)
  - hasDevice
```
public boolean hasDevice()
```
  - setDevice
```
public ObservationDefinition setDevice(Reference value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - device (The measurement device used to produce observations of this type.)
  - getPreferredReportNameElement
```
public StringType getPreferredReportNameElement()
```
    Returns:
    
    preferredReportName (The preferred name to be used when reporting the results of observations conforming to this ObservationDefinition.). This is the underlying object with id, value and extensions. The accessor "getPreferredReportName" gives direct access to the value
  - hasPreferredReportNameElement
```
public boolean hasPreferredReportNameElement()
```
  - hasPreferredReportName
```
public boolean hasPreferredReportName()
```
  - setPreferredReportNameElement
```
public ObservationDefinition setPreferredReportNameElement(StringType value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - preferredReportName (The preferred name to be used when reporting the results of observations conforming to this ObservationDefinition.). This is the underlying object with id, value and extensions. The accessor "getPreferredReportName" gives direct access to the value
  - getPreferredReportName
```
public String getPreferredReportName()
```
    Returns:
    
    The preferred name to be used when reporting the results of observations conforming to this ObservationDefinition.
  - setPreferredReportName
```
public ObservationDefinition setPreferredReportName(String value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - The preferred name to be used when reporting the results of observations conforming to this ObservationDefinition.
  - getQuantitativeDetails
```
public ObservationDefinition.ObservationDefinitionQuantitativeDetailsComponent getQuantitativeDetails()
```
    Returns:
    
    quantitativeDetails (Characteristics for quantitative results of this observation.)
  - hasQuantitativeDetails
```
public boolean hasQuantitativeDetails()
```
  - setQuantitativeDetails
```
public ObservationDefinition setQuantitativeDetails(ObservationDefinition.ObservationDefinitionQuantitativeDetailsComponent value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - quantitativeDetails (Characteristics for quantitative results of this observation.)
  - getQualifiedInterval
```
public List<ObservationDefinition.ObservationDefinitionQualifiedIntervalComponent> getQualifiedInterval()
```
    Returns:
    
    qualifiedInterval (Multiple ranges of results qualified by different contexts for ordinal or continuous observations conforming to this ObservationDefinition.)
  - setQualifiedInterval
```
public ObservationDefinition setQualifiedInterval(List<ObservationDefinition.ObservationDefinitionQualifiedIntervalComponent> theQualifiedInterval)
```
    Returns:
    
    Returns a reference to this for easy method chaining
  - hasQualifiedInterval
```
public boolean hasQualifiedInterval()
```
  - addQualifiedInterval
```
public ObservationDefinition.ObservationDefinitionQualifiedIntervalComponent addQualifiedInterval()
```
  - addQualifiedInterval
```
public ObservationDefinition addQualifiedInterval(ObservationDefinition.ObservationDefinitionQualifiedIntervalComponent t)
```
  - getQualifiedIntervalFirstRep
```
public ObservationDefinition.ObservationDefinitionQualifiedIntervalComponent getQualifiedIntervalFirstRep()
```
    Returns:
    
    The first repetition of repeating field qualifiedInterval, creating it if it does not already exist {3}
  - getValidCodedValueSet
```
public Reference getValidCodedValueSet()
```
    Returns:
    
    validCodedValueSet (The set of valid coded results for the observations conforming to this ObservationDefinition.)
  - hasValidCodedValueSet
```
public boolean hasValidCodedValueSet()
```
  - setValidCodedValueSet
```
public ObservationDefinition setValidCodedValueSet(Reference value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - validCodedValueSet (The set of valid coded results for the observations conforming to this ObservationDefinition.)
  - getNormalCodedValueSet
```
public Reference getNormalCodedValueSet()
```
    Returns:
    
    normalCodedValueSet (The set of normal coded results for the observations conforming to this ObservationDefinition.)
  - hasNormalCodedValueSet
```
public boolean hasNormalCodedValueSet()
```
  - setNormalCodedValueSet
```
public ObservationDefinition setNormalCodedValueSet(Reference value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - normalCodedValueSet (The set of normal coded results for the observations conforming to this ObservationDefinition.)
  - getAbnormalCodedValueSet
```
public Reference getAbnormalCodedValueSet()
```
    Returns:
    
    abnormalCodedValueSet (The set of abnormal coded results for the observation conforming to this ObservationDefinition.)
  - hasAbnormalCodedValueSet
```
public boolean hasAbnormalCodedValueSet()
```
  - setAbnormalCodedValueSet
```
public ObservationDefinition setAbnormalCodedValueSet(Reference value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - abnormalCodedValueSet (The set of abnormal coded results for the observation conforming to this ObservationDefinition.)
  - getCriticalCodedValueSet
```
public Reference getCriticalCodedValueSet()
```
    Returns:
    
    criticalCodedValueSet (The set of critical coded results for the observation conforming to this ObservationDefinition.)
  - hasCriticalCodedValueSet
```
public boolean hasCriticalCodedValueSet()
```
  - setCriticalCodedValueSet
```
public ObservationDefinition setCriticalCodedValueSet(Reference value)
```
    Parameters:
    
    value - criticalCodedValueSet (The set of critical coded results for the observation conforming to this ObservationDefinition.)
  - getHasMember
```
public List<Reference> getHasMember()
```
    Returns:
    
    hasMember (This ObservationDefinition defines a group observation (e.g. a battery, a panel of tests, a set of vital sign measurements) that includes the target as a member of the group.)
  - setHasMember
```
public ObservationDefinition setHasMember(List<Reference> theHasMember)
```
    Returns:
    
    Returns a reference to this for easy method chaining
  - hasHasMember
```
public boolean hasHasMember()
```
  - addHasMember
```
public Reference addHasMember()
```
  - addHasMember
```
public ObservationDefinition addHasMember(Reference t)
```
  - getHasMemberFirstRep
```
public Reference getHasMemberFirstRep()
```
    Returns:
    
    The first repetition of repeating field hasMember, creating it if it does not already exist {3}
  - getComponent
```
public List<ObservationDefinition.ObservationDefinitionComponentComponent> getComponent()
```
    Returns:
    
    component (Some observations have multiple component observations, expressed as separate code value pairs.)
  - setComponent
```
public ObservationDefinition setComponent(List<ObservationDefinition.ObservationDefinitionComponentComponent> theComponent)
```
    Returns:
    
    Returns a reference to this for easy method chaining
  - hasComponent
```
public boolean hasComponent()
```
  - addComponent
```
public ObservationDefinition.ObservationDefinitionComponentComponent addComponent()
```
  - addComponent
```
public ObservationDefinition addComponent(ObservationDefinition.ObservationDefinitionComponentComponent t)
```
  - getComponentFirstRep
```
public ObservationDefinition.ObservationDefinitionComponentComponent getComponentFirstRep()
```
    Returns:
    
    The first repetition of repeating field component, creating it if it does not already exist {3}
  - listChildren
```
protected void listChildren(List<Property> children)
```
    Overrides:
    
    listChildren in class DomainResource
  - getNamedProperty
```
public Property getNamedProperty(int _hash,
                                 String _name,
                                 boolean _checkValid)
                          throws org.hl7.fhir.exceptions.FHIRException
```
    Overrides:
    
    getNamedProperty in class DomainResource
    
    Throws:
    
    org.hl7.fhir.exceptions.FHIRException
  - getProperty
```
public Base[] getProperty(int hash,
                          String name,
                          boolean checkValid)
                   throws org.hl7.fhir.exceptions.FHIRException
```
    Overrides:
    
    getProperty in class DomainResource
    
    Throws:
    
    org.hl7.fhir.exceptions.FHIRException
  - setProperty
```
public Base setProperty(int hash,
                        String name,
                        Base value)
                 throws org.hl7.fhir.exceptions.FHIRException
```
    Overrides:
    
    setProperty in class DomainResource
    
    Throws:
    
    org.hl7.fhir.exceptions.FHIRException
  - setProperty
```
public Base setProperty(String name,
                        Base value)
                 throws org.hl7.fhir.exceptions.FHIRException
```
    Overrides:
    
    setProperty in class DomainResource
    
    Throws:
    
    org.hl7.fhir.exceptions.FHIRException
  - makeProperty
```
public Base makeProperty(int hash,
                         String name)
                  throws org.hl7.fhir.exceptions.FHIRException
```
    Overrides:
    
    makeProperty in class DomainResource
    
    Throws:
    
    org.hl7.fhir.exceptions.FHIRException
  - getTypesForProperty
```
public String[] getTypesForProperty(int hash,
                                    String name)
                             throws org.hl7.fhir.exceptions.FHIRException
```
    Overrides:
    
    getTypesForProperty in class DomainResource
    
    Throws:
    
    org.hl7.fhir.exceptions.FHIRException
  - addChild
```
public Base addChild(String name)
              throws org.hl7.fhir.exceptions.FHIRException
```
    Overrides:
    
    addChild in class DomainResource
    
    Throws:
    
    org.hl7.fhir.exceptions.FHIRException
  - fhirType
```
public String fhirType()
```
    Specified by:
    
    fhirType in interface org.hl7.fhir.instance.model.api.IBase
    
    Overrides:
    
    fhirType in class DomainResource
  - copy
```
public ObservationDefinition copy()
```
    Specified by:
    
    copy in class DomainResource
  - copyValues
```
public void copyValues(ObservationDefinition dst)
```
  - typedCopy
```
protected ObservationDefinition typedCopy()
```
  - equalsDeep
```
public boolean equalsDeep(Base other_)
```
    Overrides:
    
    equalsDeep in class DomainResource
  - equalsShallow
```
public boolean equalsShallow(Base other_)
```
    Overrides:
    
    equalsShallow in class DomainResource
  - isEmpty
```
public boolean isEmpty()
```
    Specified by:
    
    isEmpty in interface org.hl7.fhir.instance.model.api.IBase
    
    Overrides:
    
    isEmpty in class DomainResource
  - getResourceType
```
public ResourceType getResourceType()
```
    Specified by:
    
    getResourceType in class Resource

Class ObservationDefinition

Nested Class Summary

Field Summary

Fields inherited from class org.hl7.fhir.r5.model.DomainResource

Fields inherited from class org.hl7.fhir.r5.model.Resource

Fields inherited from interface org.hl7.fhir.instance.model.api.IAnyResource

Fields inherited from interface org.hl7.fhir.instance.model.api.IBaseResource

Constructor Summary

Method Summary

Methods inherited from class org.hl7.fhir.r5.model.DomainResource

Methods inherited from class org.hl7.fhir.r5.model.Resource

Methods inherited from class org.hl7.fhir.r5.model.BaseResource

Methods inherited from class org.hl7.fhir.r5.model.Base

Methods inherited from class java.lang.Object

Methods inherited from interface org.hl7.fhir.instance.model.api.IAnyResource

Methods inherited from interface org.hl7.fhir.instance.model.api.IBase

Methods inherited from interface org.hl7.fhir.instance.model.api.IBaseResource

Field Detail

url

identifier

version

title

derivedFromCanonical

derivedFromUri

status

experimental

subject

date

publisher

contact

description

useContext

jurisdiction

purpose

copyright

approvalDate

lastReviewDate

effectivePeriod

performerType

category

code

permittedDataType

multipleResultsAllowed

bodySite

method

specimen

device

preferredReportName

quantitativeDetails

qualifiedInterval

validCodedValueSet

normalCodedValueSet

abnormalCodedValueSet

criticalCodedValueSet

hasMember

component

SP_CATEGORY

CATEGORY

SP_CODE

CODE

SP_EXPERIMENTAL

EXPERIMENTAL

SP_IDENTIFIER

IDENTIFIER

SP_METHOD

METHOD

SP_STATUS

STATUS

SP_TITLE

TITLE

SP_URL

URL

Constructor Detail

ObservationDefinition

ObservationDefinition

Method Detail

getUrlElement

hasUrlElement

hasUrl

setUrlElement