createObservation

Generate clinical observations (lab results, vital signs, etc.) by specifying patient ID, observation code, and status to streamline data entry in healthcare systems.

Instructions

Creates a new observation (lab result, vital sign, etc.). Requires patient ID and code.

Input Schema

Name	Required	Description
`code`	Yes	The code representing what was observed (LOINC, SNOMED CT, etc.).
`encounterId`	No	The encounter this observation is associated with. Optional.
`patientId`	Yes	The ID of the patient this observation is for.
`status`	Yes	The status of the observation.
`valueQuantity`	No	Numeric value of the observation. Optional.
`valueString`	No	String value of the observation. Optional.

Input Schema (JSON Schema)

{
  "properties": {
    "code": {
      "description": "The code representing what was observed (LOINC, SNOMED CT, etc.).",
      "type": "string"
    },
    "encounterId": {
      "description": "The encounter this observation is associated with. Optional.",
      "type": "string"
    },
    "patientId": {
      "description": "The ID of the patient this observation is for.",
      "type": "string"
    },
    "status": {
      "description": "The status of the observation.",
      "enum": [
        "registered",
        "preliminary",
        "final",
        "amended",
        "corrected",
        "cancelled"
      ],
      "type": "string"
    },
    "valueQuantity": {
      "description": "Numeric value of the observation. Optional.",
      "type": "number"
    },
    "valueString": {
      "description": "String value of the observation. Optional.",
      "type": "string"
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "patientId",
    "code",
    "status"
  ],
  "type": "object"
}

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createObservation

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Input Schema

Input Schema (JSON Schema)

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