International Patient Summary Implementation Guide
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Resource Profile: Medication Request (IPS)

Official URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/StructureDefinition/MedicationRequest-uv-ips Version: 1.1.0
Standards status: Trial-use Maturity Level: 2 Computable Name: MedicationRequestIPS

This profile represents the constraints applied to the MedicationRequest resource by the International Patient Summary (IPS) FHIR Implementation Guide, based on FHIR R4. A record of a medication request is represented in the patient summary as an instance of a MedicationRequest resource constrained by this profile.

This profile constrains the representation of a medication request related to the patient, in the context of the international patient summary as specified by the IPS project of HL7 International.

medicationCodeableConcept vs. medicationReference

In the previously balloted versions the medicationCodeableConcept was used only to provide information about the known absent/unknown medications; using the medicationReference to describe the actual medication. To better support local implementations of patient summaries and align with the US Core appoach, both options (medicationCodeableConcept and medicationReference) have been made possible; recognizing however that there are jurisdictions that impose that the medicationReference is always used.

Implementers are encouraged "to improve global interoperability (...)" by using the medicationReference, limiting the usage of the medicationCodeableConcept only to the cases in which no other information than a simple code is available.

It also should be noted that in an anticipated future version of the IG based on R5, these two slices on medication[x] will be replaced by the 'medication' element in the MedicationUsage resource (which replaces MedicationStatement), as it uses the new CodeableReference data type.

Usage:

Formal Views of Profile Content

Description of Profiles, Differentials, Snapshots and how the different presentations work.

This structure is derived from MedicationRequest

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. MedicationRequest 0..*MedicationRequestOrdering of medication for patient or group
... status 1..1codeactive | on-hold | cancelled | completed | entered-in-error | stopped | draft | unknown
... medication[x] S1..1Medication to be taken
Binding: Medications - SNOMED CT + Absent/Unknown (IPS) (preferred): SNOMED CT medications (Pharmaceutical / biologic product) or a code for absent/unknown medication

.... medicationCodeableConceptCodeableConcept
.... medicationReferenceReference(Medication (IPS))
... subject S1..1Reference(Patient (IPS))Who or group medication request is for
.... reference S1..1stringLiteral reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
.... text S0..1stringFree text dosage instructions e.g. SIG
.... timing S0..1TimingWhen medication should be administered
.... route 0..1CodeableConceptIPSConcept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: Medicine Route of Administration - IPS (preferred): EDQM Standards Terms

... dispenseRequest
.... validityPeriod
..... data-absent-reason 0..1codevalidityPeriod absence reason
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/data-absent-reason
Binding: DataAbsentReason (required): Used to specify why the normally expected content of the data element is missing.


doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

PathConformanceValueSet
MedicationRequest.medication[x]preferredMedicationSnomedCodesAbsentUnknown
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.routepreferredMedicineRouteOfAdministrationUvIps
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. MedicationRequest 0..*MedicationRequestOrdering of medication for patient or group
... implicitRules ?!Σ0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created
... modifierExtension ?!0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
... status ?!Σ1..1codeactive | on-hold | cancelled | completed | entered-in-error | stopped | draft | unknown
Binding: medicationrequest Status (required): A coded concept specifying the state of the prescribing event. Describes the lifecycle of the prescription.

... doNotPerform ?!Σ0..1booleanTrue if request is prohibiting action
... medication[x] SΣ1..1Medication to be taken
Binding: Medications - SNOMED CT + Absent/Unknown (IPS) (preferred): SNOMED CT medications (Pharmaceutical / biologic product) or a code for absent/unknown medication

.... medicationCodeableConceptCodeableConcept
.... medicationReferenceReference(Medication (IPS))
... subject SΣ1..1Reference(Patient (IPS))Who or group medication request is for
.... reference SΣC1..1stringLiteral reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
... dosageInstruction S0..*DosageHow the medication should be taken
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... text SΣ0..1stringFree text dosage instructions e.g. SIG
.... timing SΣ0..1TimingWhen medication should be administered
.... route 0..1CodeableConceptIPSConcept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: Medicine Route of Administration - IPS (preferred): EDQM Standards Terms


doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet
MedicationRequest.statusrequiredmedicationrequest Status
MedicationRequest.intentrequiredmedicationRequest Intent
MedicationRequest.medication[x]preferredMedicationSnomedCodesAbsentUnknown
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.routepreferredMedicineRouteOfAdministrationUvIps

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
dom-2errorMedicationRequestIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3errorMedicationRequestIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource
: contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4errorMedicationRequestIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated
: contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5errorMedicationRequestIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6best practiceMedicationRequestA resource should have narrative for robust management
: text.`div`.exists()
ele-1error**ALL** elementsAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1error**ALL** extensionsMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. MedicationRequest 0..*MedicationRequestOrdering of medication for patient or group
... id Σ0..1idLogical id of this artifact
... meta Σ0..1MetaMetadata about the resource
... implicitRules ?!Σ0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created
... language 0..1codeLanguage of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.

Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguagesMax Binding
... text 0..1NarrativeText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
... contained 0..*ResourceContained, inline Resources
... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
... modifierExtension ?!0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier 0..*IdentifierExternal ids for this request
... status ?!Σ1..1codeactive | on-hold | cancelled | completed | entered-in-error | stopped | draft | unknown
Binding: medicationrequest Status (required): A coded concept specifying the state of the prescribing event. Describes the lifecycle of the prescription.

... statusReason 0..1CodeableConceptReason for current status
Binding: medicationRequest Status Reason Codes (example): Identifies the reasons for a given status.

... intent ?!Σ1..1codeproposal | plan | order | original-order | reflex-order | filler-order | instance-order | option
Binding: medicationRequest Intent (required): The kind of medication order.

... category 0..*CodeableConceptType of medication usage
Binding: medicationRequest Category Codes (example): A coded concept identifying the category of medication request. For example, where the medication is to be consumed or administered, or the type of medication treatment.


... priority Σ0..1coderoutine | urgent | asap | stat
Binding: RequestPriority (required): Identifies the level of importance to be assigned to actioning the request.

... doNotPerform ?!Σ0..1booleanTrue if request is prohibiting action
... reported[x] Σ0..1Reported rather than primary record
.... reportedBooleanboolean
.... reportedReferenceReference(Patient | Practitioner | PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson | Organization)
... medication[x] SΣ1..1Medication to be taken
Binding: Medications - SNOMED CT + Absent/Unknown (IPS) (preferred): SNOMED CT medications (Pharmaceutical / biologic product) or a code for absent/unknown medication

.... medicationCodeableConceptCodeableConcept
.... medicationReferenceReference(Medication (IPS))
... subject SΣ1..1Reference(Patient (IPS))Who or group medication request is for
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... reference SΣC1..1stringLiteral reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
.... type Σ0..1uriType the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient")
Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).

.... identifier Σ0..1IdentifierLogical reference, when literal reference is not known
.... display Σ0..1stringText alternative for the resource
... encounter 0..1Reference(Encounter)Encounter created as part of encounter/admission/stay
... supportingInformation 0..*Reference(Resource)Information to support ordering of the medication
... authoredOn Σ0..1dateTimeWhen request was initially authored
... requester Σ0..1Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | Patient | RelatedPerson | Device)Who/What requested the Request
... performer 0..1Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | Patient | Device | RelatedPerson | CareTeam)Intended performer of administration
... performerType Σ0..1CodeableConceptDesired kind of performer of the medication administration
Binding: ProcedurePerformerRoleCodes (example): Identifies the type of individual that is desired to administer the medication.

... recorder 0..1Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole)Person who entered the request
... reasonCode 0..*CodeableConceptReason or indication for ordering or not ordering the medication
Binding: Condition/Problem/DiagnosisCodes (example): A coded concept indicating why the medication was ordered.


... reasonReference 0..*Reference(Condition | Observation)Condition or observation that supports why the prescription is being written
... instantiatesCanonical Σ0..*canonical()Instantiates FHIR protocol or definition
... instantiatesUri Σ0..*uriInstantiates external protocol or definition
... basedOn Σ0..*Reference(CarePlan | MedicationRequest | ServiceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation)What request fulfills
... groupIdentifier Σ0..1IdentifierComposite request this is part of
... courseOfTherapyType 0..1CodeableConceptOverall pattern of medication administration
Binding: medicationRequest Course of Therapy Codes (example): Identifies the overall pattern of medication administratio.

... insurance 0..*Reference(Coverage | ClaimResponse)Associated insurance coverage
... note 0..*AnnotationInformation about the prescription
... dosageInstruction S0..*DosageHow the medication should be taken
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... sequence Σ0..1integerThe order of the dosage instructions
.... text SΣ0..1stringFree text dosage instructions e.g. SIG
.... additionalInstruction Σ0..*CodeableConceptSupplemental instruction or warnings to the patient - e.g. "with meals", "may cause drowsiness"
Binding: SNOMEDCTAdditionalDosageInstructions (example): A coded concept identifying additional instructions such as "take with water" or "avoid operating heavy machinery".


.... patientInstruction Σ0..1stringPatient or consumer oriented instructions
.... timing SΣ0..1TimingWhen medication should be administered
.... asNeeded[x] Σ0..1Take "as needed" (for x)
Binding: SNOMEDCTMedicationAsNeededReasonCodes (example): A coded concept identifying the precondition that should be met or evaluated prior to consuming or administering a medication dose. For example "pain", "30 minutes prior to sexual intercourse", "on flare-up" etc.

..... asNeededBooleanboolean
..... asNeededCodeableConceptCodeableConcept
.... site Σ0..1CodeableConceptBody site to administer to
Binding: SNOMEDCTAnatomicalStructureForAdministrationSiteCodes (example): A coded concept describing the site location the medicine enters into or onto the body.

.... route 0..1CodeableConceptIPSConcept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: Medicine Route of Administration - IPS (preferred): EDQM Standards Terms

.... method Σ0..1CodeableConceptTechnique for administering medication
Binding: SNOMEDCTAdministrationMethodCodes (example): A coded concept describing the technique by which the medicine is administered.

.... doseAndRate Σ0..*ElementAmount of medication administered
..... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... type Σ0..1CodeableConceptThe kind of dose or rate specified
Binding: DoseAndRateType (example): The kind of dose or rate specified.

..... dose[x] Σ0..1Amount of medication per dose
...... doseRangeRange
...... doseQuantityQuantity(SimpleQuantity)
..... rate[x] Σ0..1Amount of medication per unit of time
...... rateRatioRatio
...... rateRangeRange
...... rateQuantityQuantity(SimpleQuantity)
.... maxDosePerPeriod Σ0..1RatioUpper limit on medication per unit of time
.... maxDosePerAdministration Σ0..1SimpleQuantityUpper limit on medication per administration
.... maxDosePerLifetime Σ0..1SimpleQuantityUpper limit on medication per lifetime of the patient
... dispenseRequest 0..1BackboneElementMedication supply authorization
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... initialFill 0..1BackboneElementFirst fill details
..... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
..... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
..... quantity 0..1SimpleQuantityFirst fill quantity
..... duration 0..1DurationFirst fill duration
.... dispenseInterval 0..1DurationMinimum period of time between dispenses
.... validityPeriod 0..1PeriodTime period supply is authorized for
..... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
..... Slices for extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... data-absent-reason 0..1codevalidityPeriod absence reason
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/data-absent-reason
Binding: DataAbsentReason (required): Used to specify why the normally expected content of the data element is missing.


..... start ΣC0..1dateTimeStarting time with inclusive boundary
..... end ΣC0..1dateTimeEnd time with inclusive boundary, if not ongoing
.... numberOfRepeatsAllowed 0..1unsignedIntNumber of refills authorized
.... quantity 0..1SimpleQuantityAmount of medication to supply per dispense
.... expectedSupplyDuration 0..1DurationNumber of days supply per dispense
.... performer 0..1Reference(Organization)Intended dispenser
... substitution 0..1BackboneElementAny restrictions on medication substitution
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... allowed[x] 1..1Whether substitution is allowed or not
Binding: ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode (example): Identifies the type of substitution allowed.

..... allowedBooleanboolean
..... allowedCodeableConceptCodeableConcept
.... reason 0..1CodeableConceptWhy should (not) substitution be made
Binding: SubstanceAdminSubstitutionReason (example): A coded concept describing the reason that a different medication should (or should not) be substituted from what was prescribed.

... priorPrescription 0..1Reference(MedicationRequest)An order/prescription that is being replaced
... detectedIssue 0..*Reference(DetectedIssue)Clinical Issue with action
... eventHistory 0..*Reference(Provenance)A list of events of interest in the lifecycle

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet
MedicationRequest.languagepreferredCommonLanguages
Additional Bindings Purpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
MedicationRequest.statusrequiredmedicationrequest Status
MedicationRequest.statusReasonexamplemedicationRequest Status Reason Codes
MedicationRequest.intentrequiredmedicationRequest Intent
MedicationRequest.categoryexamplemedicationRequest Category Codes
MedicationRequest.priorityrequiredRequestPriority
MedicationRequest.medication[x]preferredMedicationSnomedCodesAbsentUnknown
MedicationRequest.subject.typeextensibleResourceType
MedicationRequest.performerTypeexampleProcedurePerformerRoleCodes
MedicationRequest.reasonCodeexampleCondition/Problem/DiagnosisCodes
MedicationRequest.courseOfTherapyTypeexamplemedicationRequest Course of Therapy Codes
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.additionalInstructionexampleSNOMEDCTAdditionalDosageInstructions
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.asNeeded[x]exampleSNOMEDCTMedicationAsNeededReasonCodes
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.siteexampleSNOMEDCTAnatomicalStructureForAdministrationSiteCodes
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.routepreferredMedicineRouteOfAdministrationUvIps
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.methodexampleSNOMEDCTAdministrationMethodCodes
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.doseAndRate.typeexampleDoseAndRateType
MedicationRequest.substitution.allowed[x]exampleActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode
MedicationRequest.substitution.reasonexampleSubstanceAdminSubstitutionReason

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
ele-1error**ALL** elementsAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1error**ALL** extensionsMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()

Differential View

This structure is derived from MedicationRequest

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. MedicationRequest 0..*MedicationRequestOrdering of medication for patient or group
... status 1..1codeactive | on-hold | cancelled | completed | entered-in-error | stopped | draft | unknown
... medication[x] S1..1Medication to be taken
Binding: Medications - SNOMED CT + Absent/Unknown (IPS) (preferred): SNOMED CT medications (Pharmaceutical / biologic product) or a code for absent/unknown medication

.... medicationCodeableConceptCodeableConcept
.... medicationReferenceReference(Medication (IPS))
... subject S1..1Reference(Patient (IPS))Who or group medication request is for
.... reference S1..1stringLiteral reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
.... text S0..1stringFree text dosage instructions e.g. SIG
.... timing S0..1TimingWhen medication should be administered
.... route 0..1CodeableConceptIPSConcept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: Medicine Route of Administration - IPS (preferred): EDQM Standards Terms

... dispenseRequest
.... validityPeriod
..... data-absent-reason 0..1codevalidityPeriod absence reason
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/data-absent-reason
Binding: DataAbsentReason (required): Used to specify why the normally expected content of the data element is missing.


doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

PathConformanceValueSet
MedicationRequest.medication[x]preferredMedicationSnomedCodesAbsentUnknown
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.routepreferredMedicineRouteOfAdministrationUvIps

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. MedicationRequest 0..*MedicationRequestOrdering of medication for patient or group
... implicitRules ?!Σ0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created
... modifierExtension ?!0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
... status ?!Σ1..1codeactive | on-hold | cancelled | completed | entered-in-error | stopped | draft | unknown
Binding: medicationrequest Status (required): A coded concept specifying the state of the prescribing event. Describes the lifecycle of the prescription.

... doNotPerform ?!Σ0..1booleanTrue if request is prohibiting action
... medication[x] SΣ1..1Medication to be taken
Binding: Medications - SNOMED CT + Absent/Unknown (IPS) (preferred): SNOMED CT medications (Pharmaceutical / biologic product) or a code for absent/unknown medication

.... medicationCodeableConceptCodeableConcept
.... medicationReferenceReference(Medication (IPS))
... subject SΣ1..1Reference(Patient (IPS))Who or group medication request is for
.... reference SΣC1..1stringLiteral reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
... dosageInstruction S0..*DosageHow the medication should be taken
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... text SΣ0..1stringFree text dosage instructions e.g. SIG
.... timing SΣ0..1TimingWhen medication should be administered
.... route 0..1CodeableConceptIPSConcept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: Medicine Route of Administration - IPS (preferred): EDQM Standards Terms


doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet
MedicationRequest.statusrequiredmedicationrequest Status
MedicationRequest.intentrequiredmedicationRequest Intent
MedicationRequest.medication[x]preferredMedicationSnomedCodesAbsentUnknown
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.routepreferredMedicineRouteOfAdministrationUvIps

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
dom-2errorMedicationRequestIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3errorMedicationRequestIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource
: contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4errorMedicationRequestIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated
: contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5errorMedicationRequestIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6best practiceMedicationRequestA resource should have narrative for robust management
: text.`div`.exists()
ele-1error**ALL** elementsAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1error**ALL** extensionsMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()

Snapshot View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. MedicationRequest 0..*MedicationRequestOrdering of medication for patient or group
... id Σ0..1idLogical id of this artifact
... meta Σ0..1MetaMetadata about the resource
... implicitRules ?!Σ0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created
... language 0..1codeLanguage of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.

Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguagesMax Binding
... text 0..1NarrativeText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
... contained 0..*ResourceContained, inline Resources
... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
... modifierExtension ?!0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier 0..*IdentifierExternal ids for this request
... status ?!Σ1..1codeactive | on-hold | cancelled | completed | entered-in-error | stopped | draft | unknown
Binding: medicationrequest Status (required): A coded concept specifying the state of the prescribing event. Describes the lifecycle of the prescription.

... statusReason 0..1CodeableConceptReason for current status
Binding: medicationRequest Status Reason Codes (example): Identifies the reasons for a given status.

... intent ?!Σ1..1codeproposal | plan | order | original-order | reflex-order | filler-order | instance-order | option
Binding: medicationRequest Intent (required): The kind of medication order.

... category 0..*CodeableConceptType of medication usage
Binding: medicationRequest Category Codes (example): A coded concept identifying the category of medication request. For example, where the medication is to be consumed or administered, or the type of medication treatment.


... priority Σ0..1coderoutine | urgent | asap | stat
Binding: RequestPriority (required): Identifies the level of importance to be assigned to actioning the request.

... doNotPerform ?!Σ0..1booleanTrue if request is prohibiting action
... reported[x] Σ0..1Reported rather than primary record
.... reportedBooleanboolean
.... reportedReferenceReference(Patient | Practitioner | PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson | Organization)
... medication[x] SΣ1..1Medication to be taken
Binding: Medications - SNOMED CT + Absent/Unknown (IPS) (preferred): SNOMED CT medications (Pharmaceutical / biologic product) or a code for absent/unknown medication

.... medicationCodeableConceptCodeableConcept
.... medicationReferenceReference(Medication (IPS))
... subject SΣ1..1Reference(Patient (IPS))Who or group medication request is for
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... reference SΣC1..1stringLiteral reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
.... type Σ0..1uriType the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient")
Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).

.... identifier Σ0..1IdentifierLogical reference, when literal reference is not known
.... display Σ0..1stringText alternative for the resource
... encounter 0..1Reference(Encounter)Encounter created as part of encounter/admission/stay
... supportingInformation 0..*Reference(Resource)Information to support ordering of the medication
... authoredOn Σ0..1dateTimeWhen request was initially authored
... requester Σ0..1Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | Patient | RelatedPerson | Device)Who/What requested the Request
... performer 0..1Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | Patient | Device | RelatedPerson | CareTeam)Intended performer of administration
... performerType Σ0..1CodeableConceptDesired kind of performer of the medication administration
Binding: ProcedurePerformerRoleCodes (example): Identifies the type of individual that is desired to administer the medication.

... recorder 0..1Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole)Person who entered the request
... reasonCode 0..*CodeableConceptReason or indication for ordering or not ordering the medication
Binding: Condition/Problem/DiagnosisCodes (example): A coded concept indicating why the medication was ordered.


... reasonReference 0..*Reference(Condition | Observation)Condition or observation that supports why the prescription is being written
... instantiatesCanonical Σ0..*canonical()Instantiates FHIR protocol or definition
... instantiatesUri Σ0..*uriInstantiates external protocol or definition
... basedOn Σ0..*Reference(CarePlan | MedicationRequest | ServiceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation)What request fulfills
... groupIdentifier Σ0..1IdentifierComposite request this is part of
... courseOfTherapyType 0..1CodeableConceptOverall pattern of medication administration
Binding: medicationRequest Course of Therapy Codes (example): Identifies the overall pattern of medication administratio.

... insurance 0..*Reference(Coverage | ClaimResponse)Associated insurance coverage
... note 0..*AnnotationInformation about the prescription
... dosageInstruction S0..*DosageHow the medication should be taken
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... sequence Σ0..1integerThe order of the dosage instructions
.... text SΣ0..1stringFree text dosage instructions e.g. SIG
.... additionalInstruction Σ0..*CodeableConceptSupplemental instruction or warnings to the patient - e.g. "with meals", "may cause drowsiness"
Binding: SNOMEDCTAdditionalDosageInstructions (example): A coded concept identifying additional instructions such as "take with water" or "avoid operating heavy machinery".


.... patientInstruction Σ0..1stringPatient or consumer oriented instructions
.... timing SΣ0..1TimingWhen medication should be administered
.... asNeeded[x] Σ0..1Take "as needed" (for x)
Binding: SNOMEDCTMedicationAsNeededReasonCodes (example): A coded concept identifying the precondition that should be met or evaluated prior to consuming or administering a medication dose. For example "pain", "30 minutes prior to sexual intercourse", "on flare-up" etc.

..... asNeededBooleanboolean
..... asNeededCodeableConceptCodeableConcept
.... site Σ0..1CodeableConceptBody site to administer to
Binding: SNOMEDCTAnatomicalStructureForAdministrationSiteCodes (example): A coded concept describing the site location the medicine enters into or onto the body.

.... route 0..1CodeableConceptIPSConcept - reference to a terminology or just text
Binding: Medicine Route of Administration - IPS (preferred): EDQM Standards Terms

.... method Σ0..1CodeableConceptTechnique for administering medication
Binding: SNOMEDCTAdministrationMethodCodes (example): A coded concept describing the technique by which the medicine is administered.

.... doseAndRate Σ0..*ElementAmount of medication administered
..... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... type Σ0..1CodeableConceptThe kind of dose or rate specified
Binding: DoseAndRateType (example): The kind of dose or rate specified.

..... dose[x] Σ0..1Amount of medication per dose
...... doseRangeRange
...... doseQuantityQuantity(SimpleQuantity)
..... rate[x] Σ0..1Amount of medication per unit of time
...... rateRatioRatio
...... rateRangeRange
...... rateQuantityQuantity(SimpleQuantity)
.... maxDosePerPeriod Σ0..1RatioUpper limit on medication per unit of time
.... maxDosePerAdministration Σ0..1SimpleQuantityUpper limit on medication per administration
.... maxDosePerLifetime Σ0..1SimpleQuantityUpper limit on medication per lifetime of the patient
... dispenseRequest 0..1BackboneElementMedication supply authorization
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... initialFill 0..1BackboneElementFirst fill details
..... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
..... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
..... quantity 0..1SimpleQuantityFirst fill quantity
..... duration 0..1DurationFirst fill duration
.... dispenseInterval 0..1DurationMinimum period of time between dispenses
.... validityPeriod 0..1PeriodTime period supply is authorized for
..... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
..... Slices for extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... data-absent-reason 0..1codevalidityPeriod absence reason
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/data-absent-reason
Binding: DataAbsentReason (required): Used to specify why the normally expected content of the data element is missing.


..... start ΣC0..1dateTimeStarting time with inclusive boundary
..... end ΣC0..1dateTimeEnd time with inclusive boundary, if not ongoing
.... numberOfRepeatsAllowed 0..1unsignedIntNumber of refills authorized
.... quantity 0..1SimpleQuantityAmount of medication to supply per dispense
.... expectedSupplyDuration 0..1DurationNumber of days supply per dispense
.... performer 0..1Reference(Organization)Intended dispenser
... substitution 0..1BackboneElementAny restrictions on medication substitution
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... allowed[x] 1..1Whether substitution is allowed or not
Binding: ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode (example): Identifies the type of substitution allowed.

..... allowedBooleanboolean
..... allowedCodeableConceptCodeableConcept
.... reason 0..1CodeableConceptWhy should (not) substitution be made
Binding: SubstanceAdminSubstitutionReason (example): A coded concept describing the reason that a different medication should (or should not) be substituted from what was prescribed.

... priorPrescription 0..1Reference(MedicationRequest)An order/prescription that is being replaced
... detectedIssue 0..*Reference(DetectedIssue)Clinical Issue with action
... eventHistory 0..*Reference(Provenance)A list of events of interest in the lifecycle

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet
MedicationRequest.languagepreferredCommonLanguages
Additional Bindings Purpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
MedicationRequest.statusrequiredmedicationrequest Status
MedicationRequest.statusReasonexamplemedicationRequest Status Reason Codes
MedicationRequest.intentrequiredmedicationRequest Intent
MedicationRequest.categoryexamplemedicationRequest Category Codes
MedicationRequest.priorityrequiredRequestPriority
MedicationRequest.medication[x]preferredMedicationSnomedCodesAbsentUnknown
MedicationRequest.subject.typeextensibleResourceType
MedicationRequest.performerTypeexampleProcedurePerformerRoleCodes
MedicationRequest.reasonCodeexampleCondition/Problem/DiagnosisCodes
MedicationRequest.courseOfTherapyTypeexamplemedicationRequest Course of Therapy Codes
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.additionalInstructionexampleSNOMEDCTAdditionalDosageInstructions
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.asNeeded[x]exampleSNOMEDCTMedicationAsNeededReasonCodes
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.siteexampleSNOMEDCTAnatomicalStructureForAdministrationSiteCodes
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.routepreferredMedicineRouteOfAdministrationUvIps
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.methodexampleSNOMEDCTAdministrationMethodCodes
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.doseAndRate.typeexampleDoseAndRateType
MedicationRequest.substitution.allowed[x]exampleActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode
MedicationRequest.substitution.reasonexampleSubstanceAdminSubstitutionReason

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
ele-1error**ALL** elementsAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1error**ALL** extensionsMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()

 

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