Social Care Interoperability Platform FHIR Implementation Guide
Version: 0.1.0, Status: draft

Social Care Interoperability Platform FHIR Implementation Guide - Local Development build (v0.1.0) built by the FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) Build Tools. See the Directory of published versions

Example Observation: MODS FHIR Social Circumstance Observation

Extension MODS Participant Care Actor

Extension MODS Participant Care Actor

  • participantRole: performer
  • participantReference: Sophie Patel

status: Final

category: Observations

code: Social Circumstance

subject: Saura Swanimathan

effective: 2025-05-04 08:45:00+0100

Components

-CodeValue[x]
*Free-textSaura is a widowed lady who previously lived with her husband prior to his passing several years ago. She reports a stable and settled home life during her working years. Following retirement, Saura remained living independently in her own accommodation, which she managed without formal support for a significant period of time. Saura describes having a small but meaningful social network, including friends from her nursing career and some contact with neighbours. Family support is limited but present to a degree, with occasional contact reported. She values her independence and has been accustomed to managing her own affairs, including finances, household tasks, and healthcare needs. Saura is not a carer and does not have any current caring responsibilities. She identifies primarily as someone who has been professionally focused throughout her life, with strong ties to her previous career rather than large social or family networks. Overall, Saura’s social background reflects a stable, independent lifestyle, with modest social connections and a history of professional engagement within the healthcare sector.