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4.10.6 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
ProcedureRequest.identifier
Definition

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

Control0..*
TypeIdentifier
ProcedureRequest.subject
Definition

The patient who will receive the procedure.

Control1..1
TypeReference(Patient)
ProcedureRequest.type
Definition

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

Control1..1
TypeCodeableConcept
ProcedureRequest.bodySite[x]
Definition

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

Control0..1
TypeCodeableConcept|Reference(BodySite)
Requirements

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

Comments

Only used if not implicit in code found in ProcedureRequest.type.

ProcedureRequest.indication
Definition

The reason why the procedure is proposed or ordered. This procedure request may be motivated by a Condition for instance.

Control0..*
TypeCodeableConcept
ProcedureRequest.timing[x]
Definition

The timing schedule for the proposed or ordered procedure. The Schedule data type allows many different expressions, for example. "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
ProcedureRequest.encounter
Definition

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

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

E.g. surgeon, anaethetist, endoscopist.

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

The status of the order.

Control0..1
BindingProcedureRequestStatus: Required: http://hl7.org/fhir/procedure-request-status (The status of the request)
Typecode
ProcedureRequest.notes
Definition

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

Control0..*
Typestring
ProcedureRequest.asNeeded[x]
Definition

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

Control0..1
Typeboolean|CodeableConcept
ProcedureRequest.orderedOn
Definition

The time when the request was made.

Control0..1
TypedateTime
ProcedureRequest.orderer
Definition

The healthcare professional responsible for proposing or ordering the procedure.

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

The clinical priority associated with this order.

Control0..1
BindingProcedureRequestPriority: Required: http://hl7.org/fhir/procedure-request-priority (The priority of the request)
Typecode