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4.9.6 Resource ProcedureRequest - Detailed Descriptions

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.

Control1..1
Summarytrue
ProcedureRequest.identifier
Definition

Identifiers assigned to this order by the order or by the receiver.

NoteThis is a business identifer, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
Control0..*
TypeIdentifier
Summarytrue
ProcedureRequest.subject
Definition

The person, animal or group that should receive the procedure.

Control1..1
TypeReference(Patient | Group)
Summarytrue
ProcedureRequest.code
Definition

The specific procedure that is ordered. Use text if the exact nature of the procedure cannot be coded.

Control1..1
BindingProcedure Codes (SNOMED CT): A code to identify a specific procedure . (Example)
TypeCodeableConcept
Summarytrue
ProcedureRequest.bodySite
Definition

Indicates the sites on the subject's body where the procedure should be performed (I.e. the target sites).

Control0..*
BindingSNOMED CT Body Structures: A code that identifies the anatomical location. (Example)
TypeCodeableConcept
Requirements

Knowing where the procedure is made is important for tracking if multiple sites are possible.

Summarytrue
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.

Control0..1
BindingProcedure Reason Codes: A code that explains the reason why a procedure is required. (Example)
TypeCodeableConcept|Reference(Condition)
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Summarytrue
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".

Control0..1
TypedateTime|Period|Timing
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Summarytrue
ProcedureRequest.encounter
Definition

The encounter within which the procedure proposal or request was created.

Control0..1
TypeReference(Encounter)
Summarytrue
ProcedureRequest.performer
Definition

For example, the surgeon, anaethetist, endoscopist, etc.

Control0..1
TypeReference(Practitioner | Organization | Patient | RelatedPerson)
Summarytrue
ProcedureRequest.status
Definition

The status of the order.

Control0..1
BindingProcedureRequestStatus: The status of the request. (Required)
Typecode
Is Modifiertrue
Summarytrue
ProcedureRequest.notes
Definition

Any other notes associated with this proposal or order - e.g. provider instructions.

Control0..*
TypeAnnotation
Summarytrue
ProcedureRequest.asNeeded[x]
Definition

If a CodeableConcept is present, it indicates the pre-condition for performing the procedure.

Control0..1
BindingProcedureAsNeededReason: A coded concept identifying the pre-condition that should hold prior to performing a procedure. For example "pain", "on flare-up", etc.
Typeboolean|CodeableConcept
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Summarytrue
ProcedureRequest.orderedOn
Definition

The time when the request was made.

Control0..1
TypedateTime
Summarytrue
ProcedureRequest.orderer
Definition

The healthcare professional responsible for proposing or ordering the procedure.

Control0..1
TypeReference(Practitioner | Patient | RelatedPerson | Device)
Summarytrue
ProcedureRequest.priority
Definition

The clinical priority associated with this order.

Control0..1
BindingProcedureRequestPriority: The priority of the request. (Required)
Typecode
Summarytrue