A pattern to be followed by resources that represent a specific proposal, plan and/or order for some sort of action or service.

Identifiers assigned to this request by the requester, performer and other systems.

Allows identification of the definition as it is known by various participating systems and in a way that remains consistent across servers.

A protocol, guideline, orderset or other definition that is adhered to in whole or in part by this definition.

Protocols and order sets may be refinements of more generic protocols and order sets.

[The allowed reference resources may be adjusted as appropriate for the request resource].

A larger definition of which this particular definition is a component or step.

E.g. Drug administration as part of a procedure, procedure as part of observation, etc.

[The allowed reference resources may be adjusted as appropriate for the event resource].

Completed or terminated request(s) whose function is taken by this new request.

As new versions of a protocol or guideline are defined, allows identification of what versions are replaced by a new instance.

The current state of the definition.

A code or group definition that describes the intended subject of instantiations of this definition.

Many protocols, order sets and guidelines are inted for use only with specific types of patients or subjects.

For draft definitions, indicates the date of initial creation. For active definitions, represents the date of activation. For withdrawn definitions, indicates the date of withdrawal.

The individual or group with primary responsibility for the content of this definition.

The type of individual that is expected to act upon instances of this definition.