Indicates how the medication is/was taken or should be taken by the patient.
= Must Support, = Is Modifier, = QiCore defined extension
Field | Card. | Type | Description |
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sequence | 0..1 | Integer | Indicates the order in which the dosage instructions should be applied or interpreted. |
text | 0..1 | String | Free text dosage instructions e.g. SIG. |
additionalInstruction | 0..* | Concept | Supplemental instruction - e.g. "with meals". |
patientInstruction | 0..1 | String | Instructions in terms that are understood by the patient or consumer. |
timing | 0..1 | Timing | When medication should be administered. |
asNeeded[x] | 0..1 | Boolean | Concept | Indicates whether the Medication is only taken when needed within a specific dosing schedule (Boolean option), or it indicates the precondition for taking the Medication (CodeableConcept). |
site | 0..1 | Concept | Body site to administer to. |
route | 0..1 | Concept | How drug should enter body. |
method | 0..1 | Concept | Technique for administering medication. |
dose[x] | 0..1 | Interval<Quantity> | Quantity | Amount of medication per dose. |
maxDosePerPeriod | 0..1 | Ratio | Upper limit on medication per unit of time. |
maxDosePerAdministration | 0..1 | Quantity | Upper limit on medication per administration. |
maxDosePerLifetime | 0..1 | Quantity | Upper limit on medication per lifetime of the patient. |
rate[x] | 0..1 | Ratio | Interval<Quantity> | Quantity | Amount of medication per unit of time. |