Kenya National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) FHIR Implementation Guide
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Kenya National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) FHIR Implementation Guide, published by Digital Health Agency (DHA), Kenya. This guide is not an authorized publication; it is the continuous build for version 0.1.0 built by the FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) CI Build. This version is based on the current content of https://github.com/IntelliSOFT-Consulting/nccpFHIRIG/ and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions

Artifacts Summary

This page provides a list of the FHIR artifacts defined as part of this implementation guide.

Structures: Resource Profiles

These define constraints on FHIR resources for systems conforming to this implementation guide.

NCCP Body Surface Area Observation

Records calculated body surface area used for BSA-based chemotherapy dosing.

NCCP CTCAE Adverse Event Observation

Records a CTCAE-graded adverse event observation linked to a chemotherapy administration.

NCCP Cancer Suspicion Observation

Records the clinical suspicion of cancer prior to confirmed diagnosis, capturing suspicion level and reasons.

NCCP Chemotherapy Medication Request

Electronic prescription for a chemotherapy agent, including dose, route, cycle timing and BSA-based dosing details.

NCCP ECOG Performance Status Observation

Records ECOG performance status at a given encounter to support treatment decisions.

NCCP Morphology Observation

Records histopathological morphology findings for an oncology diagnosis, including tissue type and biopsy method.

NCCP Oncology Adverse Event

Captures an oncology adverse event including CTCAE grade, attribution and actions taken.

NCCP Oncology Care Plan

Represents a structured oncology treatment care plan (chemotherapy, radiotherapy or multimodal) for a patient under the National Cancer Control Programme.

NCCP Oncology Care Team

The multidisciplinary oncology care team responsible for the patient's cancer management.

NCCP Oncology Claim

Insurance claim for oncology treatment submitted to SHA, including staging, treatment setting and session details.

NCCP Oncology Claim Response

Response from SHA to an oncology prior authorization or claim, including sessions covered and cycle boundaries.

NCCP Oncology Coverage Eligibility Request

Request to verify patient insurance coverage eligibility for oncology treatment.

NCCP Oncology Diagnosis Condition

Represents a confirmed or suspected cancer diagnosis using ICD-11 post-coordinated coding for the NCCP.

NCCP Oncology Diagnostic Report

Diagnostic report for oncology investigations including pathology and radiology.

NCCP Oncology Diagnostic Service Request

Electronic request for diagnostic investigations (lab, imaging, pathology) in the oncology workflow.

NCCP Oncology Encounter

An oncology clinical encounter (treatment session, diagnostic visit, consultation) linked to the oncology episode of care.

NCCP Oncology Episode of Care

Represents the full episode of cancer care for a patient, linking diagnosis, care team and managing organization.

NCCP Oncology Medication Administration

Records the actual administration of a chemotherapy agent during a treatment session.

NCCP Oncology Plan Definition

Template for an oncology treatment regimen (e.g., AC-T, FOLFOX) used to instantiate care plans.

NCCP Oncology Referral Service Request

Records referral of a patient to an oncology specialist or cancer centre.

NCCP Oncology Request Group

Groups all medication requests for a single chemotherapy cycle session.

NCCP Prior Bone Marrow Transplant Procedure

Documents prior bone marrow transplant relevant to the patient's haematological cancer history.

NCCP Prior Radiotherapy Procedure

Documents prior radiotherapy treatment relevant to the patient's cancer history.

NCCP Prior Surgery Procedure

Documents prior surgical procedures relevant to the patient's cancer history.

NCCP Prior Systemic Therapy Statement

Documents prior systemic therapy (chemotherapy, immunotherapy, hormonal) relevant to the patient's cancer history.

NCCP RECIST Baseline Observation

Records baseline tumour measurements at the start of therapy for RECIST response assessment.

NCCP RECIST New Lesion Observation

Records presence or absence of new lesions at a RECIST assessment timepoint.

NCCP RECIST Non-Target Lesion Observation

Records qualitative assessment of RECIST non-target lesions.

NCCP RECIST Overall Response Assessment Observation

Records the overall RECIST tumour response assessment (CR, PR, SD, PD) at a given timepoint.

NCCP RECIST Target Lesion Observation

Records measurement of a single RECIST target lesion at a specific timepoint.

NCCP Radiotherapy Care Plan

Radiotherapy-specific care plan capturing fractions, dose per fraction, technique and target volume.

NCCP Radiotherapy Dose Observation

Summarises cumulative dose, dose per fraction and total fractions for a radiotherapy course.

NCCP Radiotherapy Plan Definition

Template radiotherapy protocol defining total fractions, dose per fraction and technique.

NCCP Radiotherapy Service Request

Prescription and referral for radiotherapy treatment, including intent, technique and target volume.

NCCP Radiotherapy Treatment Procedure

Records a single radiotherapy fraction delivery event, including dose, beam type and machine.

NCCP TNM Staging Observation

Records TNM staging components (T, N, M) and overall stage for an oncology diagnosis.

Structures: Extension Definitions

These define constraints on FHIR data types for systems conforming to this implementation guide.

Applies From Cycle Extension

Cycle number from which this medication applies

Applies To Cycle Extension

Cycle number up to which this medication applies

BMT Type Extension

Type of bone marrow transplant procedure

BSA Based Dose Extension

Indicates if dose is calculated based on body surface area

BSA Formula Extension

Formula used to calculate body surface area

CTCAE Action Taken Extension

Action taken in response to the adverse event

CTCAE Attribution Extension

Causality attribution of adverse event to treatment

CTCAE Grade Extension

CTCAE severity grade (1-5)

Cancer Suspicion Level Extension

Level of clinical suspicion for cancer

Carcinoma Staging Extension

Overall cancer stage for claims

Causative Medication Administration Extension

Reference to the medication administration that caused the adverse event

Clinical Category Extension

Clinical category of the medication in the regimen

Coinsurance Details Extension

Details of coinsurance arrangement

Comorbidity Extension

Comorbidity information relevant to the claim

Cost Per Session Extension

Cost of a single treatment session

Cycle Day End Extension

Last day of cycle on which medication is given

Cycle Day Start Extension

First day of cycle on which medication is given

Cycle Length Days Extension

Length of each treatment cycle in days

Cycle Number Extension

Treatment cycle number

Diagnosis Status Extension

Current status of the oncology diagnosis

Dose Per Unit Extension

Dose per unit (e.g., mg/m2 or mg/kg)

End Cycle Extension

Last cycle covered by authorization

Has Coinsurance Extension

Indicates whether coinsurance applies

Metastases Sites Extension

Sites of metastatic disease

Parent Authorization Extension

Reference to a parent prior authorization claim

Planned Cycles Extension

Number of planned treatment cycles

Post-Coordinated ICD-11 Code Extension

Full post-coordinated ICD-11 code string

Prior Treatment Outcome Extension

Outcome of prior treatment before referral

Protocol Markers Extension

OCM protocol markers for diagnostic ordering

RECIST Target Lesion ID Extension

Unique identifier for a RECIST target lesion

RECIST Timepoint Extension

RECIST assessment timepoint (baseline, on-treatment, etc.)

Radiotherapy Beam Type Extension

Type of beam used in radiotherapy

Radiotherapy Cumulative Dose Extension

Cumulative radiation dose delivered to date

Radiotherapy Dose Per Fraction Extension

Dose delivered per radiotherapy fraction (in Gy)

Radiotherapy Fraction Number Extension

Sequential fraction number in the radiotherapy course

Radiotherapy Intent Extension

Intent of radiotherapy treatment

Radiotherapy Target Volume Extension

Target volume definition for radiotherapy

Radiotherapy Total Fractions Extension

Total number of radiotherapy fractions planned

Radiotherapy Treatment Machine Extension

Identifier of the radiotherapy treatment machine used

Radiotherapy Treatment Technique Extension

Technique used for radiotherapy delivery

Reason For Suspicion Extension

Reason for clinical cancer suspicion

Referral Source Extension

Source of the oncology referral

Regimen Code Extension

Code identifying the treatment regimen from Livia

Regimen Reference Extension

Reference to the oncology care plan (regimen)

Session Expected Date Extension

Expected date of the treatment session

Session ID Extension

Unique session identifier from source system

Session Number Extension

Sequential session number within a cycle

Sessions Covered Extension

Number of sessions covered by insurer in claim response

Sessions Per Cycle Extension

Number of sessions per treatment cycle

Sessions Required Extension

Total number of sessions required for the course

Sessions Used Extension

Number of sessions already used

Start Cycle Extension

First cycle covered by authorization

Treatment Eligibility Extension

Flag indicating patient is eligible for treatment

Treatment Intent Extension

The intended treatment goal (curative, palliative, etc.)

Treatment Setting Extension

Clinical setting where treatment is administered

Terminology: Value Sets

These define sets of codes used by systems conforming to this implementation guide.

Kenya Adverse Event Category Value Set

Adverse event category codes for oncology adverse event reporting

Kenya BMT Type Value Set

Types of bone marrow or haematopoietic stem cell transplant.

Kenya BSA Formula Value Set

Body surface area calculation formula codes for chemotherapy dosing

Kenya CTCAE Action Taken Value Set

Clinical actions taken in response to an adverse event.

Kenya CTCAE Adverse Event Terms Value Set

NCI CTCAE v5.0 adverse event terms for oncology toxicity grading.

Kenya CTCAE Attribution Value Set

CTCAE attribution codes for causality assessment of adverse events

Kenya CTCAE Grade Value Set

NCI CTCAE v5.0 severity grades for adverse events.

Kenya CTCAE Outcome Value Set

CTCAE outcome codes for adverse event resolution status

Kenya Cancer Grade Value Set

Histological tumour grade codes based on degree of differentiation.

Kenya Cancer Manifestation Codes Value Set

Presenting symptoms and clinical manifestations of cancer.

Kenya Cancer Primary Site Value Set

Anatomical primary site codes for malignancies, aligned with ICD-10.

Kenya Cancer Stage Summary Value Set

Cancer stage summary codes for oncology staging

Kenya Cancer Stage Type Value Set

Cancer stage type codes indicating clinical, pathological or post-therapy staging

Kenya Cancer Suspicion Level Value Set

Cancer suspicion level codes for pre-diagnosis clinical assessment

Kenya Care Plan Category Value Set

Care plan categories for oncology care plans

Kenya Care Team Category Value Set

Care team category codes for oncology multidisciplinary teams

Kenya Condition Category Value Set

Condition category codes for oncology diagnoses

Kenya Condition Clinical Status Value Set

Condition clinical status codes for oncology diagnoses

Kenya Condition Severity Value Set

Condition severity codes for oncology diagnoses

Kenya Condition Verification Status Value Set

Condition verification status codes for oncology diagnoses

Kenya Diagnostic Test Urgency Value Set

Diagnostic test urgency codes for prioritising oncology investigations

Kenya Disease Extent Value Set

Codes describing the extent of disease spread at assessment.

Kenya ECOG Performance Status Value Set

ECOG performance status codes for assessing patient functional ability

Kenya Episode of Care Status Value Set

Episode of care status codes for oncology episodes

Kenya Episode of Care Type Value Set

Episode of care type codes identifying the healthcare programme

Kenya Generic Oncology Products Value Set

Generic names of chemotherapy agents and oncology medications used in Kenya.

Kenya ICD-11 Anatomy Value Set

Anatomical body site codes aligned with ICD-11 topology.

Kenya ICD-11 Disease Severity Value Set

Disease severity classification codes aligned with ICD-11.

Kenya Laterality Value Set

Codes indicating the side of the body affected by a malignancy.

Kenya Manifestation Or Symptom Value Set

Manifestation and symptom codes

Kenya Medication Administration Route Value Set

Routes by which oncology medications are administered.

Kenya Medication Administration Status Reason Value Set

Reasons for medication administration status in oncology

Kenya Medication Clinical Category Value Set

Codes classifying the clinical role of a medication in an oncology regimen.

Kenya MedicationRequest Status Reason Value Set

Reasons for medication request status changes in oncology

Kenya Metastases Sites Value Set

Sites of distant metastatic spread.

Kenya Morphology Codes Value Set

Morphology codes for histopathological classification of cancer

Kenya Morphology Method Value Set

Morphology method codes indicating how tissue was obtained for histopathology

Kenya OCM Protocol Markers Value Set

Biomarker and molecular marker codes for treatment protocol selection.

Kenya Oncology Condition Codes Value Set

ICD-10 diagnosis codes for common malignancies in Kenya.

Kenya Oncology Diagnosis Status Value Set

Codes indicating certainty and method of cancer diagnosis confirmation.

Kenya Oncology Encounter Status Value Set

Status codes for oncology encounters.

Kenya Oncology Encounter Type Value Set

Oncology encounter type codes for classifying clinical visits

Kenya Oncology Practitioner Roles Value Set

Clinical and non-clinical roles in the oncology multidisciplinary team.

Kenya Oncology Unit of Measure Value Set

Units of measure for oncology drug dosing and administration quantities.

Kenya PPB Route of Administration Value Set

Route of administration codes for medication prescribing and administration

Kenya Plan Definition Type Value Set

Plan definition type codes for oncology regimen templates and protocols

Kenya Prior Treatment Outcome Value Set

Codes representing the outcome of a prior oncology treatment course.

Kenya Procedure Code Value Set

Procedure codes used in oncology care plans

Kenya RECIST Assessment Timepoint Value Set

Scheduled imaging timepoints for RECIST 1.1 tumour response assessment.

Kenya RECIST Response Value Set

RECIST response assessment codes for tumour response evaluation

Kenya Radiotherapy Beam Type Value Set

Radiation beam or source type used in treatment delivery.

Kenya Radiotherapy Intent Value Set

Clinical intent codes for a radiotherapy treatment course.

Kenya Radiotherapy Target Volume Value Set

ICRU-defined target volume concepts for radiotherapy planning.

Kenya Radiotherapy Treatment Technique Value Set

Technical approach codes for radiotherapy delivery.

Kenya Reason For Suspicion Value Set

Reason for cancer suspicion codes capturing clinical basis for suspicion

Kenya Referral Source Value Set

Codes indicating the origin of an oncology referral.

Kenya SHA Oncology Interventions Value Set

SHA benefit package codes for oncology interventions.

Kenya TNM Clinical M Value Set

TNM Clinical M stage codes for oncology staging

Kenya TNM Clinical N Value Set

TNM Clinical N stage codes for oncology staging

Kenya TNM Clinical T Value Set

TNM Clinical T stage codes for oncology staging

Kenya Treatment Course (Regimen) Value Set

Standard oncology chemotherapy regimen codes used in Kenya.

Kenya Treatment Intent Value Set

Codes representing the clinical intent of oncology treatment.

Kenya Treatment Setting Value Set

Codes indicating the care setting for oncology treatment delivery.

Terminology: Code Systems

These define new code systems used by systems conforming to this implementation guide.

Kenya Adverse Event Category Code System

Adverse event category codes from MOH-KENYA KNHTS

Kenya BSA Formula Code System

Body surface area formula codes from MOH-KENYA KNHTS (BSA-FORMULA)

Kenya Bone Marrow / Stem Cell Transplant Type Code System

Codes for the type of bone marrow or haematopoietic stem cell transplant.

Kenya CTCAE Action Taken Code System

Codes indicating the clinical action taken in response to an adverse event.

Kenya CTCAE Adverse Event Terms Code System

NCI CTCAE v5.0 adverse event terms used in oncology toxicity grading.

Kenya CTCAE Attribution Code System

CTCAE attribution/causality codes from MOH-KENYA KNHTS

Kenya CTCAE Grade Code System

NCI CTCAE v5.0 severity grades for adverse events.

Kenya CTCAE Outcome Code System

CTCAE outcome codes from MOH-KENYA KNHTS

Kenya Cancer Grade Code System

Histological tumour grade codes based on degree of differentiation.

Kenya Cancer Manifestation Codes Code System

Codes for presenting symptoms, signs, and clinical manifestations of cancer.

Kenya Cancer Primary Site Code System

Codes for the anatomical primary site of a malignancy, aligned with ICD-10 topography.

Kenya Cancer Stage Summary Code System

Cancer stage summary codes from MOH-KENYA KNHTS (CANCER-STAGE-SUMMARY)

Kenya Cancer Stage Type Code System

Cancer stage type codes from MOH-KENYA KNHTS (CANCER-STAGE-TYPE)

Kenya Cancer Suspicion Level Code System

Cancer suspicion level codes from MOH-KENYA KNHTS

Kenya Care Plan Category Code System

Care plan categories from MOH-KENYA KNHTS (CARE-PLAN-CATEGORY)

Kenya Care Team Category Code System

Care team category codes from MOH-KENYA KNHTS (CARE-TEAM-CATEGORY)

Kenya Clinical M Stage Code System

TNM Clinical M codes from MOH-KENYA KNHTS (CLINICAL-M)

Kenya Clinical N Stage Code System

TNM Clinical N codes from MOH-KENYA KNHTS (CLINICAL-N)

Kenya Clinical T Stage Code System

TNM Clinical T codes from MOH-KENYA KNHTS (CLINICAL-T)

Kenya Condition Category Code System

Condition category codes from MOH-KENYA KNHTS

Kenya Condition Clinical Status Code System

Condition clinical status codes from MOH-KENYA KNHTS

Kenya Condition Severity Code System

Condition severity codes from MOH-KENYA KNHTS (CONDITION-SEVERITY)

Kenya Condition Verification Status Code System

Condition verification status codes from MOH-KENYA KNHTS

Kenya Diagnostic Test Urgency Code System

Diagnostic test urgency codes from MOH-KENYA KNHTS

Kenya Disease Extent Code System

Codes describing the extent of disease spread at the time of assessment.

Kenya ECOG Performance Status Code System

ECOG performance status codes from MOH-KENYA KNHTS

Kenya Episode of Care Status Code System

Episode of care status codes from MOH-KENYA KNHTS

Kenya Episode of Care Type Code System

Episode of care type codes from MOH-KENYA KNHTS

Kenya Generic Oncology Products Code System

Generic names of chemotherapy agents and oncology medications used in Kenya.

Kenya ICD-11 Anatomy Code System

Anatomical body site codes used in oncology diagnosis and staging, aligned with ICD-11 topology.

Kenya ICD-11 Disease Severity Code System

Severity classification codes aligned with ICD-11 severity axes.

Kenya Laterality Code System

Codes indicating the side of the body affected by the malignancy or treatment.

Kenya Manifestation Or Symptom Code System

Manifestation/symptom codes from MOH-KENYA KNHTS (MANIFESTATION-OR-SYMPTOM)

Kenya Medication Administration Route Code System

Codes for the route by which oncology medications are administered.

Kenya Medication Administration Status Reason Code System

Medication administration status reason codes from MOH-KENYA KNHTS

Kenya Medication Clinical Category Code System

Codes classifying the clinical role of a medication within an oncology regimen.

Kenya MedicationRequest Status Reason Code System

MedicationRequest status reason codes from MOH-KENYA KNHTS

Kenya Metastases Sites Code System

Codes for sites of distant metastatic spread.

Kenya Morphology Codes Code System

Morphology codes from MOH-KENYA KNHTS (MORPHOLOGY-CODES)

Kenya Morphology Method Code System

Morphology method codes from MOH-KENYA KNHTS (MORPHOLOGY-METHOD)

Kenya OCM Protocol Markers Code System

Biomarker and molecular marker codes used for treatment protocol selection.

Kenya Oncology Condition (ICD-10) Code System

ICD-10 diagnosis codes for the most common malignancies in Kenya.

Kenya Oncology Diagnosis Status Code System

Codes indicating the certainty and method of confirmation of an oncology diagnosis.

Kenya Oncology Encounter Status Code System

Status codes for oncology encounters, aligned with FHIR R4 encounter-status.

Kenya Oncology Encounter Type Code System

Oncology encounter type codes from MOH-KENYA KNHTS (ONCOLOGY-ENCOUNTER-TYPE)

Kenya Oncology Practitioner Roles Code System

Codes for clinical and non-clinical roles within the oncology multidisciplinary team.

Kenya Oncology Unit of Measure Code System

Units of measure for oncology drug dosing and administration quantities.

Kenya PPB Route of Administration Code System

Route of administration codes from MOH-PPB KNHTS

Kenya Plan Definition Type Code System

Plan definition type codes from MOH-KENYA KNHTS (PLAN-DEFINITION-TYPE)

Kenya Prior Treatment Outcome Code System

Codes representing the outcome of a prior oncology treatment course.

Kenya Procedure Code Code System

Procedure codes from MOH-KENYA KNHTS (PROCEDURE-CODE)

Kenya RECIST Assessment Timepoint Code System

Codes for the scheduled imaging timepoint used in RECIST 1.1 tumour response assessment.

Kenya RECIST Response Code System

RECIST response assessment codes from MOH-KENYA KNHTS

Kenya Radiotherapy Beam Type Code System

Codes for the radiation beam or source type used in treatment delivery.

Kenya Radiotherapy Intent Code System

Codes for the clinical intent of a radiotherapy treatment course.

Kenya Radiotherapy Target Volume Code System

ICRU-defined target volume concepts used in radiotherapy planning.

Kenya Radiotherapy Treatment Technique Code System

Codes for the technical approach used in delivering radiotherapy.

Kenya Reason For Suspicion Code System

Reason for cancer suspicion codes from MOH-KENYA KNHTS

Kenya Referral Source Code System

Codes indicating the source or origin of an oncology referral.

Kenya SHA Oncology Interventions Code System

Social Health Authority (SHA) benefit package codes for oncology interventions.

Kenya Treatment Course (Regimen) Code System

Standard oncology chemotherapy regimen codes used in Kenya.

Kenya Treatment Intent Code System

Codes representing the clinical intent of an oncology treatment.

Kenya Treatment Setting Code System

Codes indicating the care setting in which oncology treatment is delivered.

Terminology: Naming Systems

These define identifier and/or code system identities used by systems conforming to this implementation guide.

Kenya NCCP Diagnostic Service Request Identifier

Identifier system for oncology diagnostic service requests (lab, imaging, pathology) within the Kenya NCCP programme.

Kenya NCCP Episode of Care Identifier

Identifier system for oncology episodes of care within the Kenya NCCP programme.

Kenya NCCP Medication Request Identifier

Identifier system for chemotherapy and oncology medication requests within the Kenya NCCP programme.

Kenya NCCP Oncology Care Plan Identifier

Identifier system for oncology chemotherapy care plans issued within the Kenya NCCP programme.

Kenya NCCP Oncology Encounter Identifier

Identifier system for oncology clinical encounters (treatment sessions, consultations, diagnostic visits) within the Kenya NCCP programme.

Kenya NCCP Radiotherapy Care Plan Identifier

Identifier system for radiotherapy care plans issued within the Kenya NCCP programme.

Kenya NCCP Regimen / Plan Definition Identifier

Identifier system for oncology regimen templates (PlanDefinitions) within the Kenya NCCP programme.

Kenya NCCP Treatment Session Request Group Identifier

Identifier system for oncology request groups (treatment session bundles) within the Kenya NCCP programme.

Example: Example Instances

These are example instances that show what data produced and consumed by systems conforming with this implementation guide might look like.

Example Body Surface Area Observation — 1.75 m²

BSA 1.75 m² calculated by Mosteller formula (height 165 cm, weight 70 kg) pre-cycle 1

Example CTCAE Adverse Event Observation — Grade 2 Nausea

CTCAE Grade 2 nausea recorded on cycle 1 day 3 post AC chemotherapy; dose not modified

Example Cancer Suspicion Observation — High Suspicion Cervical Cancer

High-level clinical suspicion of cervical cancer at screening visit based on abnormal cytology and clinical finding

Example Care Plan (Stub)

Placeholder care plan used as a reference target in medication and financial example instances.

Example Care Team (Stub)

Placeholder care team used as a reference target in care plan examples.

Example Chemotherapy Medication Request — Doxorubicin

Doxorubicin 60 mg/m² IV short infusion, day 1 of cycle 1 for breast cancer (AC regimen)

Example Condition (Stub)

Placeholder condition instance used as a reference target in example instances.

Example Coverage (Stub)

Placeholder SHA insurance coverage used as a reference target in financial examples.

Example Coverage Eligibility Request — SHA Chemotherapy Pre-authorisation

Request to verify SHA coverage eligibility for AC-T chemotherapy regimen (breast cancer)

Example Diagnostic Report — Cervical Biopsy Histopathology

Histopathology report confirming squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix from colposcopy-directed biopsy

Example Diagnostic Service Request — Colposcopy-directed Biopsy

Urgent colposcopy and directed biopsy request for suspected cervical cancer

Example Diagnostic ServiceRequest (Stub)

Placeholder diagnostic service request used as a reference target in diagnostic report examples.

Example ECOG Performance Status Observation — ECOG 1

ECOG performance status 1 recorded at cycle 1 pre-treatment assessment; patient ambulatory with mild symptoms

Example Encounter (Stub)

Placeholder encounter used as a reference target in example instances.

Example Episode of Care (Stub)

Placeholder episode of care used as a reference target in encounter examples.

Example Medication Administration — Doxorubicin Cycle 1 Day 1

Actual administration of Doxorubicin 105 mg IV (BSA 1.75 m²) on 15 Jan 2026, cycle 1

Example MedicationAdministration (Stub)

Placeholder medication administration used as a reference target in adverse event examples.

Example MedicationRequest — Doxorubicin (Stub)

Placeholder medication request used as a reference target in medication administration examples.

Example Morphology Observation — Invasive Ductal Carcinoma

Histopathology core-needle biopsy confirming invasive ductal carcinoma of the left breast

Example NCCP Oncology Care Plan (AC-T Chemotherapy)

Example AC-T 21-day chemotherapy care plan for a breast cancer patient

Example NCCP Oncology Diagnosis — Invasive Ductal Carcinoma

Example diagnosis of breast cancer using ICD-11 coding

Example Oncology Adverse Event — Grade 3 Febrile Neutropenia

Grade 3 febrile neutropenia reported day 10 post AC cycle 1; patient hospitalised for IV antibiotics

Example Oncology Care Team — Breast Cancer MDT

Multidisciplinary team managing a breast cancer patient at Kenyatta National Hospital

Example Oncology Claim (Stub)

Placeholder claim used as a reference target in claim response examples.

Example Oncology Claim Response — SHA Pre-authorisation Approved

SHA pre-authorisation approval for 6 cycles of AC-T chemotherapy (8 sessions) for breast cancer

Example Oncology Claim — AC Chemotherapy Cycle 1 Session 1

SHA insurance claim for Doxorubicin + Cyclophosphamide (AC) cycle 1 session 1 for breast cancer

Example Oncology Encounter — Chemotherapy Treatment Session

Day-case chemotherapy session at Kenyatta National Hospital oncology unit, cycle 1 session 1

Example Oncology Episode of Care — Breast Cancer

Active episode of cancer care for a breast cancer patient at Kenyatta National Hospital

Example Oncology Plan Definition — AC-T Regimen Template

Regimen template for AC-T: Doxorubicin + Cyclophosphamide → Paclitaxel, 8 × 21-day cycles

Example Oncology Referral — From County Hospital to National Cancer Centre

Referral of a newly diagnosed breast cancer patient from Machakos County Hospital to KNH Oncology

Example Oncology Request Group — Cycle 1 Session 1 (AC)

Groups all medication requests for AC cycle 1 session 1 for breast cancer patient

Example Organization (Stub)

Placeholder oncology unit organisation used as a reference target in example instances.

Example Patient (Stub)

Placeholder patient used as a reference target in example instances.

Example Practitioner (Stub)

Placeholder practitioner (oncologist) used as a reference target in example instances.

Example Prior BMT Procedure — Autologous Stem Cell Transplant for Myeloma

Prior autologous peripheral blood stem cell transplant after melphalan conditioning for multiple myeloma

Example Prior Radiotherapy Procedure — Cervical Cancer RT

Prior concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) for locally advanced cervical cancer in 2023

Example Prior Surgery Procedure — Left Breast Wide Local Excision

Prior wide local excision (lumpectomy) of left breast for stage IIB invasive ductal carcinoma

Example Prior Systemic Therapy Statement — Tamoxifen Adjuvant Hormonal Therapy

5 years of adjuvant tamoxifen for ER+ breast cancer (2018–2023) prior to current recurrence

Example RECIST Baseline Observation — Sum of Target Lesion Diameters

Baseline RECIST measurement: sum of longest diameters of 3 target lesions = 58 mm (breast cancer)

Example RECIST New Lesion Observation — No New Lesions at Week 8

RECIST new lesion check at week 8 assessment: no new lesions identified on CT scan

Example RECIST Non-Target Lesion Observation — Liver Metastasis at Week 8

RECIST non-target lesion assessment: liver lesion present/non-measurable at week 8 assessment

Example RECIST Overall Response Assessment — Partial Response

RECIST response assessment after 2 cycles of chemotherapy

Example RECIST Target Lesion Observation — Left Axillary Node Week 8

RECIST target lesion measurement of left axillary lymph node at week 8 (after 2 AC cycles): 18 mm

Example RT Care Plan (Stub)

Placeholder radiotherapy care plan used as a reference target in radiotherapy treatment examples.

Example Radiation Therapist (Stub)

Placeholder radiation therapist used as a reference target in radiotherapy examples.

Example Radiotherapy Care Plan — Adjuvant Breast RT

Adjuvant 3DCRT care plan for left breast cancer post-lumpectomy: 25 fractions × 2 Gy (50 Gy total)

Example Radiotherapy Dose Observation — End-of-Treatment Summary

End-of-treatment dose summary: 50 Gy total dose, 25 fractions × 2 Gy, PTV whole breast

Example Radiotherapy Plan Definition — Whole Breast 3DCRT Protocol

Standard adjuvant whole breast radiotherapy protocol: 50 Gy in 25 fractions using 3D conformal technique

Example Radiotherapy Service Request — Adjuvant Whole Breast RT

Prescription for adjuvant whole breast radiotherapy following lumpectomy for left breast cancer

Example Radiotherapy Treatment Procedure — Fraction 1 of 25

First fraction delivery of adjuvant left breast radiotherapy; 2 Gy delivered, cumulative dose 2 Gy

Example TNM Staging Observation — Breast Cancer Stage IIB

TNM staging observation T2 N1 M0 for a breast cancer patient

Example Target Lesion Observation (Stub)

Placeholder RECIST target lesion observation used as a reference target in response assessment examples.

KNH Oncology (Stub)

Placeholder KNH Oncology department used as a reference target in referral examples.

Oncology Day Unit (Stub)

Placeholder oncology day unit location used as a reference target in example instances.

SHA Kenya (Stub)

Placeholder Social Health Authority insurer used as a reference target in financial examples.