The Severity Observation template is a generic template that is referenced by various section or entry to enable the consistent communication of a severity observation is required. Severity represents the gravity of the problem, such as allergy or reaction, in terms of its actual or potential impact on the patient.
The Severity Observation can be associated with an Allergy Observation, Reaction Observation or both. When the Severity Observation is associated directly with an Allergy it characterizes the Allergy. When the Severity Observation is associated with a Reaction Observation it characterizes a Reaction. A person may manifest many symptoms in a reaction to a single substance, and each reaction to the substance can be represented. However, each reaction observation can have only one severity observation associated with it. For example, someone may have a rash reaction observation as well as an itching reaction observation, but each can have only one level of severity.
The Severity Observation template supports coded or free text severities.
Context
Parent nodes of template element with id 2.16.840.1.113883.3.1818.10.4.30
Classification
CDA Entry Level Template
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Closed (only defined elements are allowed)
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