The Reason Observation template is a generic template that is referenced by various section or entry to enable the consistent communication of a reason or indication observation is required. Reason observations are free text or coded observations that document the rationale for an activity. The Reason Observation template can be used with the id element to reference a problem recorded elsewhere in the document or with a code and value to record the problem type and problem, or as a free text reason. For example, the indication for a prescription of a painkiller might be a headache that is documented in the Problems Section.
The Reason Observation template supports a coded or free text reasons, effective time, record identifiers as well as an author and informant.