Normalized Observation

A provider-neutral interpretation of evidence that has not necessarily been accepted as canonical.

Reviewed: July 2026
Current state: Implemented for selected provider observation flows.

Owning boundary: Integration normalization layer
Not equivalent to: Provider Record · Canonical Fact
Verified identifiers: normalized_observations

A Normalized Observation is a provider-neutral interpretation of evidence. It is suitable for mapping and review but is not automatically an accepted Canonical Fact.

Related guidance

How does a provider record become a canonical fact?

Why doesn’t synchronization automatically make information canonical?

Raw Evidence

Mapping Recommendation

Canonical Fact