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Detailed Descriptions for the elements in the ProcedureRequest resource.
| ProcedureRequest | |
| Definition | A request for a procedure to be performed. May be a proposal or an order. |
| Control | 1..1 |
| Summary | true |
| ProcedureRequest.identifier | |
| Definition | Identifiers assigned to this order by the order or by the receiver. |
| Note | This is a business identifer, not a resource identifier (see discussion) |
| Control | 0..* |
| Type | Identifier |
| Summary | true |
| ProcedureRequest.subject | |
| Definition | The person, animal or group that should receive the procedure. |
| Control | 1..1 |
| Type | Reference(Patient | Group) |
| Summary | true |
| ProcedureRequest.code | |
| Definition | The specific procedure that is ordered. Use text if the exact nature of the procedure cannot be coded. |
| Control | 1..1 |
| Binding | Procedure Codes (SNOMED CT): A code to identify a specific procedure . (Example) |
| Type | CodeableConcept |
| Summary | true |
| ProcedureRequest.bodySite | |
| Definition | Indicates the sites on the subject's body where the procedure should be performed (I.e. the target sites). |
| Control | 0..* |
| Binding | SNOMED CT Body Structures: A code that identifies the anatomical location. (Example) |
| Type | CodeableConcept |
| Requirements | Knowing where the procedure is made is important for tracking if multiple sites are possible. |
| Summary | true |
| Comments | Only used if not implicit in the code found in ProcedureRequest.type. |
| ProcedureRequest.reason[x] | |
| Definition | The reason why the procedure is being proposed or ordered. This procedure request may be motivated by a Condition for instance. |
| Control | 0..1 |
| Binding | Procedure Reason Codes: A code that explains the reason why a procedure is required. (Example) |
| Type | CodeableConcept|Reference(Condition) |
| [x] Note | See Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x] |
| Summary | true |
| ProcedureRequest.scheduled[x] | |
| Definition | The timing schedule for the proposed or ordered procedure. The Schedule data type allows many different expressions. E.g. "Every 8 hours"; "Three times a day"; "1/2 an hour before breakfast for 10 days from 23-Dec 2011:"; "15 Oct 2013, 17 Oct 2013 and 1 Nov 2013". |
| Control | 0..1 |
| Type | dateTime|Period|Timing |
| [x] Note | See Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x] |
| Summary | true |
| ProcedureRequest.encounter | |
| Definition | The encounter within which the procedure proposal or request was created. |
| Control | 0..1 |
| Type | Reference(Encounter) |
| Summary | true |
| ProcedureRequest.performer | |
| Definition | For example, the surgeon, anaethetist, endoscopist, etc. |
| Control | 0..1 |
| Type | Reference(Practitioner | Organization | Patient | RelatedPerson) |
| Summary | true |
| ProcedureRequest.status | |
| Definition | The status of the order. |
| Control | 0..1 |
| Binding | ProcedureRequestStatus: The status of the request. (Required) |
| Type | code |
| Is Modifier | true |
| Summary | true |
| ProcedureRequest.notes | |
| Definition | Any other notes associated with this proposal or order - e.g. provider instructions. |
| Control | 0..* |
| Type | Annotation |
| Summary | true |
| ProcedureRequest.asNeeded[x] | |
| Definition | If a CodeableConcept is present, it indicates the pre-condition for performing the procedure. |
| Control | 0..1 |
| Binding | ProcedureAsNeededReason: A coded concept identifying the pre-condition that should hold prior to performing a procedure. For example "pain", "on flare-up", etc. |
| Type | boolean|CodeableConcept |
| [x] Note | See Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x] |
| Summary | true |
| ProcedureRequest.orderedOn | |
| Definition | The time when the request was made. |
| Control | 0..1 |
| Type | dateTime |
| Summary | true |
| ProcedureRequest.orderer | |
| Definition | The healthcare professional responsible for proposing or ordering the procedure. |
| Control | 0..1 |
| Type | Reference(Practitioner | Patient | RelatedPerson | Device) |
| Summary | true |
| ProcedureRequest.priority | |
| Definition | The clinical priority associated with this order. |
| Control | 0..1 |
| Binding | ProcedureRequestPriority: The priority of the request. (Required) |
| Type | code |
| Summary | true |