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4.3.14.159 Code System http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/med-admin-perform-function

Pharmacy Work Group Maturity Level: 1Draft Use Context: Any

This is a code system defined by the FHIR project.

Summary

Defining URL:http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/med-admin-perform-function
Version:4.4.0
Name:MedicationAdministration Performer Function Codes
Title:Medication administration performer function codes
Definition:

MedicationAdministration Performer Function Codes

Committee:Pharmacy Work Group
OID:2.16.840.1.113883.4.642.1.1112 (for OID based terminology systems)
Source ResourceXML / JSON

This Code system is used in the following value sets:

4.3.14.159.1 Content

4.3.14.159.2 Medication administration performer function codes

MedicationAdministration Performer Function Codes

This code system http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/med-admin-perform-function defines the following codes:

CodeDisplayDefinition
performer PerformerA person, non-person living subject, organization or device that who actually and principally carries out the action
verifier VerifierA person who verifies the correctness and appropriateness of the service (plan, order, event, etc.) and hence takes on accountability.
witness WitnessA person witnessing the action happening without doing anything. A witness is not necessarily aware, much less approves of anything stated in the service event. Example for a witness is students watching an operation or an advanced directive witness.

 

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Explanation of the columns that may appear on this page:

LevelA few code lists that FHIR defines are hierarchical - each code is assigned a level. See Code System for further information.
SourceThe source of the definition of the code (when the value set draws in codes defined elsewhere)
CodeThe code (used as the code in the resource instance). If the code is in italics, this indicates that the code is not selectable ('Abstract')
DisplayThe display (used in the display element of a Coding). If there is no display, implementers should not simply display the code, but map the concept into their application
DefinitionAn explanation of the meaning of the concept
CommentsAdditional notes about how to use the code