The observation request entry is used to record goals, plans or intention for an observation to be performed (e.g., assessment, laboratory test, imaging study, et cetera).
Context
Parent nodes of template element with id 2.16.840.1.113883.10.22.4.41
Classification
CDA Entry Level Template
Open/Closed
Open (other than defined elements are allowed)
Used by / Uses
Used by 0 transactions and 2 templates, Uses 0 templates
The element if present points to the text describing the problem being recorded; including any dates, comments, et cetera. The contains a URI in value attribute. This URI points to the free text description of the problem in the document that is being described.