2nd DSTU Draft For Comment

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4.30.5 Resource VisionPrescription - Detailed Descriptions

Detailed Descriptions for the elements in the VisionPrescription resource.

VisionPrescription
Definition

An authorization for the supply of glasses and/or contact lenses to a patient.

Control1..1
VisionPrescription.identifier
Definition

Business identifier which may be used by other parties to reference or identify the prescription.

Control0..*
TypeIdentifier
VisionPrescription.dateWritten
Definition

The date (and perhaps time) when the prescription was written.

Control0..1
TypedateTime
VisionPrescription.patient
Definition

A link to a resource representing the person to whom the Vision products will be supplied.

Control0..1
TypeReference(Patient)
VisionPrescription.prescriber
Definition

The healthcare professional responsible for authorizing the prescription.

Control0..1
TypeReference(Practitioner)
VisionPrescription.encounter
Definition

A link to a resource that identifies the particular occurrence of contact between patient and health care provider.

Control0..1
TypeReference(Encounter)
VisionPrescription.reason[x]
Definition

Can be the reason or the indication for writing the prescription.

Control0..1
TypeCodeableConcept|Reference(Condition)
VisionPrescription.dispense
Definition

Deals with details of the dispense part of the supply specification.

Control0..*
VisionPrescription.dispense.product
Definition

Identifies the type of Vision correction product which is required for the patient.

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BindingVisionProduct: Example: See http://hl7.org/fhir/vs/vision-product (A coded concept describing the Vision products.)
TypeCoding
VisionPrescription.dispense.eye
Definition

The eye for which the lens applies.

Control0..1
BindingVisionEyes: Required: http://hl7.org/fhir/eye-codes (A coded concept listing the eye codes.)
Typecode
VisionPrescription.dispense.sphere
Definition

Lens power measured in diopters (0.25 units).

Control0..1
Typedecimal
VisionPrescription.dispense.cylinder
Definition

Power adjustment for astigmatism measured in diopters (0.25 units).

Control0..1
Typedecimal
VisionPrescription.dispense.axis
Definition

Adjustment for astigmatism measured in integer degrees.

Control0..1
Typeinteger
VisionPrescription.dispense.prism
Definition

Amount of prism to compensate for eye alignment in fractional units.

Control0..1
Typedecimal
VisionPrescription.dispense.base
Definition

The relative base, or reference lens edge, for the prism.

Control0..1
BindingVisionBase: Required: http://hl7.org/fhir/base-codes (A coded concept listing the base codes.)
Typecode
VisionPrescription.dispense.add
Definition

Power adjustment for multifocal lenses measured in diopters (0.25 units).

Control0..1
Typedecimal
VisionPrescription.dispense.power
Definition

Contact lens power measured in diopters (0.25 units).

Control0..1
Typedecimal
VisionPrescription.dispense.backCurve
Definition

Back Curvature measured in millimeters.

Control0..1
Typedecimal
VisionPrescription.dispense.diameter
Definition

Contact lens diameter measured in millimeters.

Control0..1
Typedecimal
VisionPrescription.dispense.duration
Definition

The recommended maximum wear period for the lens.

Control0..1
TypeQuantity
VisionPrescription.dispense.color
Definition

Special color or pattern.

Control0..1
Typestring
VisionPrescription.dispense.brand
Definition

Brand recommendations or restrictions.

Control0..1
Typestring
VisionPrescription.dispense.notes
Definition

Notes for special requirements such as coatings and lens materials.

Control0..1
Typestring
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