VisionPrescription - FHIR v1.1.0

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4.38.6 Resource VisionPrescription - Detailed Descriptions

Detailed Descriptions for the elements in the VisionPrescription resource.

VisionPrescription
Definition	An authorization for the supply of glasses and/or contact lenses to a patient.
Control	1..1
Summary	true
VisionPrescription.identifier
Definition	Business identifier which may be used by other parties to reference or identify the prescription.
Note	This is a business identifer, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
Control	0..*
Type	Identifier
Summary	true
VisionPrescription.dateWritten
Definition	The date (and perhaps time) when the prescription was written.
Control	0..1
Type	dateTime
Summary	true
VisionPrescription.patient
Definition	A link to a resource representing the person to whom the vision products will be supplied.
Control	0..1
Type	Reference(Patient)
Summary	true
VisionPrescription.prescriber
Definition	The healthcare professional responsible for authorizing the prescription.
Control	0..1
Type	Reference(Practitioner)
Summary	true
VisionPrescription.encounter
Definition	A link to a resource that identifies the particular occurrence of contact between patient and health care provider.
Control	0..1
Type	Reference(Encounter)
Summary	true
VisionPrescription.reason[x]
Definition	Can be the reason or the indication for writing the prescription.
Control	0..1
Type	CodeableConcept\|Reference(Condition)
[x] Note	See Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Summary	true
VisionPrescription.dispense
Definition	Deals with details of the dispense part of the supply specification.
Control	0..*
Summary	true
VisionPrescription.dispense.product
Definition	Identifies the type of vision correction product which is required for the patient.
Control	1..1
Binding	Example Vision Prescription Product Codes: A coded concept describing the vision products. (Example)
Type	Coding
Summary	true
VisionPrescription.dispense.eye
Definition	The eye for which the lens applies.
Control	0..1
Binding	VisionEyes: A coded concept listing the eye codes. (Required)
Type	code
Summary	true
VisionPrescription.dispense.sphere
Definition	Lens power measured in diopters (0.25 units).
Control	0..1
Type	decimal
Summary	true
VisionPrescription.dispense.cylinder
Definition	Power adjustment for astigmatism measured in diopters (0.25 units).
Control	0..1
Type	decimal
Summary	true
VisionPrescription.dispense.axis
Definition	Adjustment for astigmatism measured in integer degrees.
Control	0..1
Type	integer
Summary	true
VisionPrescription.dispense.prism
Definition	Amount of prism to compensate for eye alignment in fractional units.
Control	0..1
Type	decimal
Summary	true
VisionPrescription.dispense.base
Definition	The relative base, or reference lens edge, for the prism.
Control	0..1
Binding	VisionBase: A coded concept listing the base codes. (Required)
Type	code
Summary	true
VisionPrescription.dispense.add
Definition	Power adjustment for multifocal lenses measured in diopters (0.25 units).
Control	0..1
Type	decimal
Summary	true
VisionPrescription.dispense.power
Definition	Contact lens power measured in diopters (0.25 units).
Control	0..1
Type	decimal
Summary	true
VisionPrescription.dispense.backCurve
Definition	Back curvature measured in millimeters.
Control	0..1
Type	decimal
Summary	true
VisionPrescription.dispense.diameter
Definition	Contact lens diameter measured in millimeters.
Control	0..1
Type	decimal
Summary	true
VisionPrescription.dispense.duration
Definition	The recommended maximum wear period for the lens.
Control	0..1
Type	SimpleQuantity
Summary	true
VisionPrescription.dispense.color
Definition	Special color or pattern.
Control	0..1
Type	string
Summary	true
VisionPrescription.dispense.brand
Definition	Brand recommendations or restrictions.
Control	0..1
Type	string
Summary	true
VisionPrescription.dispense.notes
Definition	Notes for special requirements such as coatings and lens materials.
Control	0..1
Type	string
Alternate Names	0..1
Summary	true