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Resource Profile: QuestionnaireResponse

Official URL: https://fhir.nwgenomics.nhs.uk/StructureDefinition/QuestionnaireResponse Version: 2.2.5
Draft as of 2026-11-05 Computable Name: QuestionnaireResponse

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NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
QuestionnaireResponse 0..* QuestionnaireResponse A structured set of questions and their answers
QuestionnaireResponse.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
QuestionnaireResponse.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
QuestionnaireResponse.questionnaire This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 canonical(Questionnaire) Form being answered
QuestionnaireResponse.status This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code in-progress | completed | amended | entered-in-error | stopped
Binding: QuestionnaireResponseStatus (required): Lifecycle status of the questionnaire response.
QuestionnaireResponse.subject This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(Resource) The subject of the questions
QuestionnaireResponse.subject.identifier This element is included in summaries. 0..1 NHSIdentifier Logical reference, when literal reference is not known

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Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
QuestionnaireResponse.​status Base required QuestionnaireResponseStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression

This structure is derived from QuestionnaireResponse

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
QuestionnaireResponse 0..* QuestionnaireResponse A structured set of questions and their answers
QuestionnaireResponse.questionnaire This element must be supported. 1..1 canonical(Questionnaire) Form being answered
QuestionnaireResponse.subject This element must be supported. 1..1 Reference(Resource) The subject of the questions
QuestionnaireResponse.subject.identifier 0..1 NHSIdentifier Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
QuestionnaireResponse.encounter
QuestionnaireResponse.encounter.identifier 0..1 HospitalProviderSpellIdentifier Logical reference, when literal reference is not known

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NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
QuestionnaireResponse 0..* QuestionnaireResponse A structured set of questions and their answers
QuestionnaireResponse.id This element is included in summaries. 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
QuestionnaireResponse.meta This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
QuestionnaireResponse.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
QuestionnaireResponse.language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
QuestionnaireResponse.text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
QuestionnaireResponse.contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
QuestionnaireResponse.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
QuestionnaireResponse.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
QuestionnaireResponse.identifier This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Identifier Unique id for this set of answers
QuestionnaireResponse.basedOn This element is included in summaries. 0..* Reference(CarePlan | ServiceRequest) Request fulfilled by this QuestionnaireResponse
QuestionnaireResponse.partOf This element is included in summaries. 0..* Reference(Observation | Procedure) Part of this action
QuestionnaireResponse.questionnaire This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 canonical(Questionnaire) Form being answered
QuestionnaireResponse.status This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code in-progress | completed | amended | entered-in-error | stopped
Binding: QuestionnaireResponseStatus (required): Lifecycle status of the questionnaire response.
QuestionnaireResponse.subject This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(Resource) The subject of the questions
QuestionnaireResponse.subject.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
QuestionnaireResponse.subject.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
QuestionnaireResponse.subject.reference This element is included in summaries. C 0..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
QuestionnaireResponse.subject.type This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient")
Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
QuestionnaireResponse.subject.identifier This element is included in summaries. 0..1 NHSIdentifier Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
QuestionnaireResponse.subject.display This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Text alternative for the resource
QuestionnaireResponse.encounter This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Encounter) Encounter created as part of
QuestionnaireResponse.encounter.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
QuestionnaireResponse.encounter.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
QuestionnaireResponse.encounter.reference This element is included in summaries. C 0..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
QuestionnaireResponse.encounter.type This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient")
Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
QuestionnaireResponse.encounter.identifier This element is included in summaries. 0..1 HospitalProviderSpellIdentifier Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
QuestionnaireResponse.encounter.display This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Text alternative for the resource
QuestionnaireResponse.authored This element is included in summaries. 0..1 dateTime Date the answers were gathered
QuestionnaireResponse.author This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Device | Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Patient | RelatedPerson | Organization) Person who received and recorded the answers
QuestionnaireResponse.source This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Patient | Practitioner | PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson) The person who answered the questions
QuestionnaireResponse.item C 0..* BackboneElement Groups and questions
Constraints: qrs-1
QuestionnaireResponse.item.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
QuestionnaireResponse.item.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
QuestionnaireResponse.item.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
QuestionnaireResponse.item.linkId 1..1 string Pointer to specific item from Questionnaire
QuestionnaireResponse.item.definition 0..1 uri ElementDefinition - details for the item
QuestionnaireResponse.item.text 0..1 string Name for group or question text
QuestionnaireResponse.item.answer 0..* BackboneElement The response(s) to the question
QuestionnaireResponse.item.answer.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
QuestionnaireResponse.item.answer.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
QuestionnaireResponse.item.answer.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
QuestionnaireResponse.item.answer.value[x] 0..1 Single-valued answer to the question
Binding: QuestionnaireAnswerCodes (example): Code indicating the response provided for a question.
QuestionnaireResponse.item.answer.value[x].valueBoolean boolean
QuestionnaireResponse.item.answer.value[x].valueDecimal decimal
QuestionnaireResponse.item.answer.value[x].valueInteger integer
QuestionnaireResponse.item.answer.value[x].valueDate date
QuestionnaireResponse.item.answer.value[x].valueDateTime dateTime
QuestionnaireResponse.item.answer.value[x].valueTime time
QuestionnaireResponse.item.answer.value[x].valueString string
QuestionnaireResponse.item.answer.value[x].valueUri uri
QuestionnaireResponse.item.answer.value[x].valueAttachment Attachment
QuestionnaireResponse.item.answer.value[x].valueCoding Coding
QuestionnaireResponse.item.answer.value[x].valueQuantity Quantity
QuestionnaireResponse.item.answer.value[x].valueReference Reference(Resource)
QuestionnaireResponse.item.answer.item 0..* See item (QuestionnaireResponse) Nested groups and questions
QuestionnaireResponse.item.item 0..* See item (QuestionnaireResponse) Nested questionnaire response items

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Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
QuestionnaireResponse.​language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
QuestionnaireResponse.​status Base required QuestionnaireResponseStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
QuestionnaireResponse.​subject.type Base extensible ResourceType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
QuestionnaireResponse.​encounter.type Base extensible ResourceType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
QuestionnaireResponse.​item.answer.value[x] Base example Questionnaire Answer Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
QuestionnaireResponse 0..* QuestionnaireResponse A structured set of questions and their answers
QuestionnaireResponse.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
QuestionnaireResponse.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
QuestionnaireResponse.questionnaire This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 canonical(Questionnaire) Form being answered
QuestionnaireResponse.status This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code in-progress | completed | amended | entered-in-error | stopped
Binding: QuestionnaireResponseStatus (required): Lifecycle status of the questionnaire response.
QuestionnaireResponse.subject This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(Resource) The subject of the questions
QuestionnaireResponse.subject.identifier This element is included in summaries. 0..1 NHSIdentifier Logical reference, when literal reference is not known

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Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
QuestionnaireResponse.​status Base required QuestionnaireResponseStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression

Differential View

This structure is derived from QuestionnaireResponse

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
QuestionnaireResponse 0..* QuestionnaireResponse A structured set of questions and their answers
QuestionnaireResponse.questionnaire This element must be supported. 1..1 canonical(Questionnaire) Form being answered
QuestionnaireResponse.subject This element must be supported. 1..1 Reference(Resource) The subject of the questions
QuestionnaireResponse.subject.identifier 0..1 NHSIdentifier Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
QuestionnaireResponse.encounter
QuestionnaireResponse.encounter.identifier 0..1 HospitalProviderSpellIdentifier Logical reference, when literal reference is not known

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Snapshot ViewView

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
QuestionnaireResponse 0..* QuestionnaireResponse A structured set of questions and their answers
QuestionnaireResponse.id This element is included in summaries. 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
QuestionnaireResponse.meta This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
QuestionnaireResponse.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
QuestionnaireResponse.language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
QuestionnaireResponse.text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
QuestionnaireResponse.contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
QuestionnaireResponse.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
QuestionnaireResponse.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
QuestionnaireResponse.identifier This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Identifier Unique id for this set of answers
QuestionnaireResponse.basedOn This element is included in summaries. 0..* Reference(CarePlan | ServiceRequest) Request fulfilled by this QuestionnaireResponse
QuestionnaireResponse.partOf This element is included in summaries. 0..* Reference(Observation | Procedure) Part of this action
QuestionnaireResponse.questionnaire This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 canonical(Questionnaire) Form being answered
QuestionnaireResponse.status This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code in-progress | completed | amended | entered-in-error | stopped
Binding: QuestionnaireResponseStatus (required): Lifecycle status of the questionnaire response.
QuestionnaireResponse.subject This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(Resource) The subject of the questions
QuestionnaireResponse.subject.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
QuestionnaireResponse.subject.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
QuestionnaireResponse.subject.reference This element is included in summaries. C 0..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
QuestionnaireResponse.subject.type This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient")
Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
QuestionnaireResponse.subject.identifier This element is included in summaries. 0..1 NHSIdentifier Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
QuestionnaireResponse.subject.display This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Text alternative for the resource
QuestionnaireResponse.encounter This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Encounter) Encounter created as part of
QuestionnaireResponse.encounter.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
QuestionnaireResponse.encounter.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
QuestionnaireResponse.encounter.reference This element is included in summaries. C 0..1 string Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
QuestionnaireResponse.encounter.type This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient")
Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
QuestionnaireResponse.encounter.identifier This element is included in summaries. 0..1 HospitalProviderSpellIdentifier Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
QuestionnaireResponse.encounter.display This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Text alternative for the resource
QuestionnaireResponse.authored This element is included in summaries. 0..1 dateTime Date the answers were gathered
QuestionnaireResponse.author This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Device | Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Patient | RelatedPerson | Organization) Person who received and recorded the answers
QuestionnaireResponse.source This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Patient | Practitioner | PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson) The person who answered the questions
QuestionnaireResponse.item C 0..* BackboneElement Groups and questions
Constraints: qrs-1
QuestionnaireResponse.item.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
QuestionnaireResponse.item.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
QuestionnaireResponse.item.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
QuestionnaireResponse.item.linkId 1..1 string Pointer to specific item from Questionnaire
QuestionnaireResponse.item.definition 0..1 uri ElementDefinition - details for the item
QuestionnaireResponse.item.text 0..1 string Name for group or question text
QuestionnaireResponse.item.answer 0..* BackboneElement The response(s) to the question
QuestionnaireResponse.item.answer.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
QuestionnaireResponse.item.answer.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
QuestionnaireResponse.item.answer.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
QuestionnaireResponse.item.answer.value[x] 0..1 Single-valued answer to the question
Binding: QuestionnaireAnswerCodes (example): Code indicating the response provided for a question.
QuestionnaireResponse.item.answer.value[x].valueBoolean boolean
QuestionnaireResponse.item.answer.value[x].valueDecimal decimal
QuestionnaireResponse.item.answer.value[x].valueInteger integer
QuestionnaireResponse.item.answer.value[x].valueDate date
QuestionnaireResponse.item.answer.value[x].valueDateTime dateTime
QuestionnaireResponse.item.answer.value[x].valueTime time
QuestionnaireResponse.item.answer.value[x].valueString string
QuestionnaireResponse.item.answer.value[x].valueUri uri
QuestionnaireResponse.item.answer.value[x].valueAttachment Attachment
QuestionnaireResponse.item.answer.value[x].valueCoding Coding
QuestionnaireResponse.item.answer.value[x].valueQuantity Quantity
QuestionnaireResponse.item.answer.value[x].valueReference Reference(Resource)
QuestionnaireResponse.item.answer.item 0..* See item (QuestionnaireResponse) Nested groups and questions
QuestionnaireResponse.item.item 0..* See item (QuestionnaireResponse) Nested questionnaire response items

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Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
QuestionnaireResponse.​language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
QuestionnaireResponse.​status Base required QuestionnaireResponseStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
QuestionnaireResponse.​subject.type Base extensible ResourceType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
QuestionnaireResponse.​encounter.type Base extensible ResourceType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
QuestionnaireResponse.​item.answer.value[x] Base example Questionnaire Answer Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression

This structure is derived from QuestionnaireResponse

 

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