WHO Antenatal Care Guideline Implementation Guide
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WHO Antenatal Care Guideline Implementation Guide, published by World Health Organization (WHO). This guide is not an authorized publication; it is the continuous build for version 0.3.0 built by the FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) CI Build. This version is based on the current content of https://github.com/WorldHealthOrganization/smart-anc/ and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions

Resource Profile: WHO MedicationRequest

Official URL: http://fhir.org/guides/who/core/StructureDefinition/who-medicationrequest Version: 0.3.0
Draft as of 2024-09-10 Computable Name: WHOMedicationRequest

WHO Medication Request

Usage:

Formal Views of Profile Content

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

This structure is derived from CPGMedicationRequest

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. MedicationRequest 0..* CPGMedicationRequest Ordering of medication for patient or group
... identifier S 1..* Identifier External ids for this request
.... use S 1..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
.... system S 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
.... value S 1..1 string The value that is unique
... status S 1..1 code active | on-hold | cancelled | completed | entered-in-error | stopped | draft | unknown
... intent S 1..1 code proposal | plan | order | original-order | reflex-order | filler-order | instance-order | option
... doNotPerform S 0..1 boolean True if request is prohibiting action
Fixed Value: false
... medication[x] S 1..1 CodeableConcept, Reference(Medication) Medication to be taken
... subject S 1..1 Reference(WHO Patient) Who or group medication request is for
... encounter S 0..1 Reference(WHO Encounter) Encounter created as part of encounter/admission/stay
... authoredOn S 1..1 dateTime When request was initially authored
... requester S 0..1 Reference(WHO Practitioner | WHO PractitionerRole | WHO Patient | WHO RelatedPerson) Who/What requested the Request
... recorder S 0..1 Reference(WHO Practitioner | WHO PractitionerRole) Person who entered the request
... reasonCode S 0..* CodeableConcept Reason or indication for ordering or not ordering the medication
... dosageInstruction S 0..* Dosage How the medication should be taken
.... timing S 0..1 Timing When medication should be administered
..... repeat S 0..1 Element When the event is to occur
...... frequency S 0..1 positiveInt Event occurs frequency times per period
...... frequencyMax S 0..1 positiveInt Event occurs up to frequencyMax times per period
...... period S 0..1 decimal Event occurs frequency times per period
...... periodMax S 0..1 decimal Upper limit of period (3-4 hours)
...... periodUnit S 0..1 code s | min | h | d | wk | mo | a - unit of time (UCUM)
.... asNeeded[x] S 0..1 boolean, CodeableConcept Take "as needed" (for x)
.... site S 0..1 CodeableConcept Body site to administer to
.... route S 0..1 CodeableConcept How drug should enter body
.... method S 0..1 CodeableConcept Technique for administering medication
.... doseAndRate S 0..* Element Amount of medication administered
..... dose[x] S 0..1 Range, SimpleQuantity Amount of medication per dose
... dispenseRequest S 0..1 BackboneElement Medication supply authorization
.... initialFill S 0..0
.... dispenseInterval S 0..1 Duration Minimum period of time between dispenses
.... validityPeriod S 0..1 Period Time period supply is authorized for
.... numberOfRepeatsAllowed S 0..1 unsignedInt Number of refills authorized
.... quantity S 0..1 SimpleQuantity Amount of medication to supply per dispense
.... expectedSupplyDuration S 0..1 Duration Number of days supply per dispense

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

PathConformanceValueSetURI
MedicationRequest.categorypreferredmedicationRequest Category Codes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medicationrequest-category
from the FHIR Standard
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. MedicationRequest 0..* CPGMedicationRequest Ordering of medication for patient or group
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
.... rationale S 0..1 markdown Explanation
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/cpg/StructureDefinition/cpg-rationale
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
.... use ?!SΣ 1..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .

.... system SΣ 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
.... value SΣ 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
... status ?!SΣ 1..1 code active | 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.

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

... category S 0..* CodeableConcept Type of medication usage
Binding: medicationRequest Category Codes (preferred): Type of medication usage


... priority SΣ 0..1 code routine | urgent | asap | stat
Binding: RequestPriority (required): Identifies the level of importance to be assigned to actioning the request.

... doNotPerform ?!SΣ 0..1 boolean True if request is prohibiting action
Fixed Value: false
... medication[x] SΣ 1..1 Medication to be taken
Binding: SNOMEDCTMedicationCodes (example): A coded concept identifying substance or product that can be ordered.

.... medicationCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
.... medicationReference Reference(Medication)
... subject SΣ 1..1 Reference(WHO Patient) Who or group medication request is for
... encounter S 0..1 Reference(WHO Encounter) Encounter created as part of encounter/admission/stay
... supportingInformation S 0..* Reference(Resource) Pertinent information
... authoredOn SΣ 1..1 dateTime When request was initially authored
... requester SΣ 0..1 Reference(WHO Practitioner | WHO PractitionerRole | WHO Patient | WHO RelatedPerson) Who/What requested the Request
... recorder S 0..1 Reference(WHO Practitioner | WHO PractitionerRole) Person who entered the request
... reasonCode S 0..* CodeableConcept Reason or indication for ordering or not ordering the medication
Binding: Condition/Problem/DiagnosisCodes (example): A coded concept indicating why the medication was ordered.


... instantiatesCanonical SΣ 0..* canonical() Source
... dosageInstruction S 0..* Dosage How the medication should be taken
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... timing SΣ 0..1 Timing When medication should be administered
..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
..... repeat SΣC 0..1 Element When the event is to occur
tim-1: if there's a duration, there needs to be duration units
tim-2: if there's a period, there needs to be period units
tim-4: duration SHALL be a non-negative value
tim-5: period SHALL be a non-negative value
tim-6: If there's a periodMax, there must be a period
tim-7: If there's a durationMax, there must be a duration
tim-8: If there's a countMax, there must be a count
tim-9: If there's an offset, there must be a when (and not C, CM, CD, CV)
tim-10: If there's a timeOfDay, there cannot be a when, or vice versa
...... frequency SΣ 0..1 positiveInt Event occurs frequency times per period
...... frequencyMax SΣ 0..1 positiveInt Event occurs up to frequencyMax times per period
...... period SΣ 0..1 decimal Event occurs frequency times per period
...... periodMax SΣ 0..1 decimal Upper limit of period (3-4 hours)
...... periodUnit SΣ 0..1 code s | min | h | d | wk | mo | a - unit of time (UCUM)
Binding: UnitsOfTime (required): A unit of time (units from UCUM).

.... asNeeded[x] SΣ 0..1 Take "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.

..... asNeededBoolean boolean
..... asNeededCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
.... site SΣ 0..1 CodeableConcept Body site to administer to
Binding: SNOMEDCTAnatomicalStructureForAdministrationSiteCodes (example): A coded concept describing the site location the medicine enters into or onto the body.

.... route SΣ 0..1 CodeableConcept How drug should enter body
Binding: SNOMEDCTRouteCodes (example): A coded concept describing the route or physiological path of administration of a therapeutic agent into or onto the body of a subject.

.... method SΣ 0..1 CodeableConcept Technique for administering medication
Binding: SNOMEDCTAdministrationMethodCodes (example): A coded concept describing the technique by which the medicine is administered.

.... doseAndRate SΣ 0..* Element Amount of medication administered
..... dose[x] SΣ 0..1 Amount of medication per dose
...... doseRange Range
...... doseQuantity Quantity(SimpleQuantity)
... dispenseRequest S 0..1 BackboneElement Medication supply authorization
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... dispenseInterval S 0..1 Duration Minimum period of time between dispenses
.... validityPeriod S 0..1 Period Time period supply is authorized for
.... numberOfRepeatsAllowed S 0..1 unsignedInt Number of refills authorized
.... quantity S 0..1 SimpleQuantity Amount of medication to supply per dispense
.... expectedSupplyDuration S 0..1 Duration Number of days supply per dispense

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSetURI
MedicationRequest.identifier.userequiredIdentifierUse
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.statusrequiredmedicationrequest Status
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medicationrequest-status|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.intentrequiredmedicationRequest Intent
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medicationrequest-intent|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.categorypreferredmedicationRequest Category Codes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medicationrequest-category
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.priorityrequiredRequestPriority
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/request-priority|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.medication[x]exampleSNOMEDCTMedicationCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medication-codes
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.reasonCodeexampleCondition/Problem/DiagnosisCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/condition-code
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeat.periodUnitrequiredUnitsOfTime
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/units-of-time|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.asNeeded[x]exampleSNOMEDCTMedicationAsNeededReasonCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medication-as-needed-reason
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.siteexampleSNOMEDCTAnatomicalStructureForAdministrationSiteCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/approach-site-codes
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.routeexampleSNOMEDCTRouteCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/route-codes
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.methodexampleSNOMEDCTAdministrationMethodCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/administration-method-codes
from the FHIR Standard

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()
tim-1errorMedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeatif there's a duration, there needs to be duration units
: duration.empty() or durationUnit.exists()
tim-2errorMedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeatif there's a period, there needs to be period units
: period.empty() or periodUnit.exists()
tim-4errorMedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeatduration SHALL be a non-negative value
: duration.exists() implies duration >= 0
tim-5errorMedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeatperiod SHALL be a non-negative value
: period.exists() implies period >= 0
tim-6errorMedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeatIf there's a periodMax, there must be a period
: periodMax.empty() or period.exists()
tim-7errorMedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeatIf there's a durationMax, there must be a duration
: durationMax.empty() or duration.exists()
tim-8errorMedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeatIf there's a countMax, there must be a count
: countMax.empty() or count.exists()
tim-9errorMedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeatIf there's an offset, there must be a when (and not C, CM, CD, CV)
: offset.empty() or (when.exists() and ((when in ('C' | 'CM' | 'CD' | 'CV')).not()))
tim-10errorMedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeatIf there's a timeOfDay, there cannot be a when, or vice versa
: timeOfDay.empty() or when.empty()
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. MedicationRequest 0..* CPGMedicationRequest Ordering of medication for patient or group
... id Σ 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... meta Σ 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.

Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
... text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... rationale S 0..1 markdown Explanation
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/cpg/StructureDefinition/cpg-rationale
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier S 1..* Identifier External ids for this request
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... use ?!SΣ 1..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .

.... type Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept Description of identifier
Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.

.... system SΣ 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
.... value SΣ 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
.... period Σ 0..1 Period Time period when id is/was valid for use
.... assigner Σ 0..1 Reference(Organization) Organization that issued id (may be just text)
... status ?!SΣ 1..1 code active | 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..1 CodeableConcept Reason for current status
Binding: medicationRequest Status Reason Codes (example): Identifies the reasons for a given status.

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

... category S 0..* CodeableConcept Type of medication usage
Binding: medicationRequest Category Codes (preferred): Type of medication usage


... priority SΣ 0..1 code routine | urgent | asap | stat
Binding: RequestPriority (required): Identifies the level of importance to be assigned to actioning the request.

... doNotPerform ?!SΣ 0..1 boolean True if request is prohibiting action
Fixed Value: false
... reported[x] Σ 0..1 Reported rather than primary record
.... reportedBoolean boolean
.... reportedReference Reference(Patient | Practitioner | PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson | Organization)
... medication[x] SΣ 1..1 Medication to be taken
Binding: SNOMEDCTMedicationCodes (example): A coded concept identifying substance or product that can be ordered.

.... medicationCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
.... medicationReference Reference(Medication)
... subject SΣ 1..1 Reference(WHO Patient) Who or group medication request is for
... encounter S 0..1 Reference(WHO Encounter) Encounter created as part of encounter/admission/stay
... supportingInformation S 0..* Reference(Resource) Pertinent information
... authoredOn SΣ 1..1 dateTime When request was initially authored
... requester SΣ 0..1 Reference(WHO Practitioner | WHO PractitionerRole | WHO Patient | WHO RelatedPerson) Who/What requested the Request
... performer 0..1 Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | Patient | Device | RelatedPerson | CareTeam) Intended performer of administration
... performerType Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept Desired kind of performer of the medication administration
Binding: ProcedurePerformerRoleCodes (example): Identifies the type of individual that is desired to administer the medication.

... recorder S 0..1 Reference(WHO Practitioner | WHO PractitionerRole) Person who entered the request
... reasonCode S 0..* CodeableConcept Reason 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 SΣ 0..* canonical() Source
... instantiatesUri Σ 0..* uri Instantiates external protocol or definition
... basedOn Σ 0..* Reference(CarePlan | MedicationRequest | ServiceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation) What request fulfills
... groupIdentifier Σ 0..1 Identifier Composite request this is part of
... courseOfTherapyType 0..1 CodeableConcept Overall 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..* Annotation Information about the prescription
... dosageInstruction S 0..* Dosage How the medication should be taken
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... sequence Σ 0..1 integer The order of the dosage instructions
.... text Σ 0..1 string Free text dosage instructions e.g. SIG
.... additionalInstruction Σ 0..* CodeableConcept Supplemental 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 Σ 0..1 string Patient or consumer oriented instructions
.... timing SΣ 0..1 Timing When medication should be administered
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
..... event Σ 0..* dateTime When the event occurs
..... repeat SΣC 0..1 Element When the event is to occur
tim-1: if there's a duration, there needs to be duration units
tim-2: if there's a period, there needs to be period units
tim-4: duration SHALL be a non-negative value
tim-5: period SHALL be a non-negative value
tim-6: If there's a periodMax, there must be a period
tim-7: If there's a durationMax, there must be a duration
tim-8: If there's a countMax, there must be a count
tim-9: If there's an offset, there must be a when (and not C, CM, CD, CV)
tim-10: If there's a timeOfDay, there cannot be a when, or vice versa
...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
...... bounds[x] Σ 0..1 Length/Range of lengths, or (Start and/or end) limits
....... boundsDuration Duration
....... boundsRange Range
....... boundsPeriod Period
...... count Σ 0..1 positiveInt Number of times to repeat
...... countMax Σ 0..1 positiveInt Maximum number of times to repeat
...... duration Σ 0..1 decimal How long when it happens
...... durationMax Σ 0..1 decimal How long when it happens (Max)
...... durationUnit Σ 0..1 code s | min | h | d | wk | mo | a - unit of time (UCUM)
Binding: UnitsOfTime (required): A unit of time (units from UCUM).

...... frequency SΣ 0..1 positiveInt Event occurs frequency times per period
...... frequencyMax SΣ 0..1 positiveInt Event occurs up to frequencyMax times per period
...... period SΣ 0..1 decimal Event occurs frequency times per period
...... periodMax SΣ 0..1 decimal Upper limit of period (3-4 hours)
...... periodUnit SΣ 0..1 code s | min | h | d | wk | mo | a - unit of time (UCUM)
Binding: UnitsOfTime (required): A unit of time (units from UCUM).

...... dayOfWeek Σ 0..* code mon | tue | wed | thu | fri | sat | sun
Binding: DaysOfWeek (required)
...... timeOfDay Σ 0..* time Time of day for action
...... when Σ 0..* code Code for time period of occurrence
Binding: EventTiming (required): Real world event relating to the schedule.


...... offset Σ 0..1 unsignedInt Minutes from event (before or after)
..... code Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept BID | TID | QID | AM | PM | QD | QOD | +
Binding: TimingAbbreviation (preferred): Code for a known / defined timing pattern.

.... asNeeded[x] SΣ 0..1 Take "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.

..... asNeededBoolean boolean
..... asNeededCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
.... site SΣ 0..1 CodeableConcept Body site to administer to
Binding: SNOMEDCTAnatomicalStructureForAdministrationSiteCodes (example): A coded concept describing the site location the medicine enters into or onto the body.

.... route SΣ 0..1 CodeableConcept How drug should enter body
Binding: SNOMEDCTRouteCodes (example): A coded concept describing the route or physiological path of administration of a therapeutic agent into or onto the body of a subject.

.... method SΣ 0..1 CodeableConcept Technique for administering medication
Binding: SNOMEDCTAdministrationMethodCodes (example): A coded concept describing the technique by which the medicine is administered.

.... doseAndRate SΣ 0..* Element Amount of medication administered
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... type Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept The kind of dose or rate specified
Binding: DoseAndRateType (example): The kind of dose or rate specified.

..... dose[x] SΣ 0..1 Amount of medication per dose
...... doseRange Range
...... doseQuantity Quantity(SimpleQuantity)
..... rate[x] Σ 0..1 Amount of medication per unit of time
...... rateRatio Ratio
...... rateRange Range
...... rateQuantity Quantity(SimpleQuantity)
.... maxDosePerPeriod Σ 0..1 Ratio Upper limit on medication per unit of time
.... maxDosePerAdministration Σ 0..1 SimpleQuantity Upper limit on medication per administration
.... maxDosePerLifetime Σ 0..1 SimpleQuantity Upper limit on medication per lifetime of the patient
... dispenseRequest S 0..1 BackboneElement Medication supply authorization
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... dispenseInterval S 0..1 Duration Minimum period of time between dispenses
.... validityPeriod S 0..1 Period Time period supply is authorized for
.... numberOfRepeatsAllowed S 0..1 unsignedInt Number of refills authorized
.... quantity S 0..1 SimpleQuantity Amount of medication to supply per dispense
.... expectedSupplyDuration S 0..1 Duration Number of days supply per dispense
.... performer 0..1 Reference(Organization) Intended dispenser
... substitution 0..1 BackboneElement Any restrictions on medication substitution
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... allowed[x] 1..1 Whether substitution is allowed or not
Binding: ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode (example): Identifies the type of substitution allowed.

..... allowedBoolean boolean
..... allowedCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
.... reason 0..1 CodeableConcept Why 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..1 Reference(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

PathConformanceValueSetURI
MedicationRequest.languagepreferredCommonLanguages
Additional Bindings Purpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.identifier.userequiredIdentifierUse
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.identifier.typeextensibleIdentifier Type Codes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.statusrequiredmedicationrequest Status
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medicationrequest-status|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.statusReasonexamplemedicationRequest Status Reason Codes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medicationrequest-status-reason
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.intentrequiredmedicationRequest Intent
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medicationrequest-intent|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.categorypreferredmedicationRequest Category Codes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medicationrequest-category
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.priorityrequiredRequestPriority
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/request-priority|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.medication[x]exampleSNOMEDCTMedicationCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medication-codes
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.performerTypeexampleProcedurePerformerRoleCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/performer-role
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.reasonCodeexampleCondition/Problem/DiagnosisCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/condition-code
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.courseOfTherapyTypeexamplemedicationRequest Course of Therapy Codes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medicationrequest-course-of-therapy
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.additionalInstructionexampleSNOMEDCTAdditionalDosageInstructions
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/additional-instruction-codes
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeat.durationUnitrequiredUnitsOfTime
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/units-of-time|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeat.periodUnitrequiredUnitsOfTime
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/units-of-time|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeat.dayOfWeekrequiredDaysOfWeek
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/days-of-week|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeat.whenrequiredEventTiming
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/event-timing|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.codepreferredTimingAbbreviation
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/timing-abbreviation
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.asNeeded[x]exampleSNOMEDCTMedicationAsNeededReasonCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medication-as-needed-reason
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.siteexampleSNOMEDCTAnatomicalStructureForAdministrationSiteCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/approach-site-codes
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.routeexampleSNOMEDCTRouteCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/route-codes
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.methodexampleSNOMEDCTAdministrationMethodCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/administration-method-codes
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.doseAndRate.typeexampleDoseAndRateType
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/dose-rate-type
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.substitution.allowed[x]exampleActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode
http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode
MedicationRequest.substitution.reasonexampleSubstanceAdminSubstitutionReason
http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-SubstanceAdminSubstitutionReason

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()
tim-1errorMedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeatif there's a duration, there needs to be duration units
: duration.empty() or durationUnit.exists()
tim-2errorMedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeatif there's a period, there needs to be period units
: period.empty() or periodUnit.exists()
tim-4errorMedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeatduration SHALL be a non-negative value
: duration.exists() implies duration >= 0
tim-5errorMedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeatperiod SHALL be a non-negative value
: period.exists() implies period >= 0
tim-6errorMedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeatIf there's a periodMax, there must be a period
: periodMax.empty() or period.exists()
tim-7errorMedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeatIf there's a durationMax, there must be a duration
: durationMax.empty() or duration.exists()
tim-8errorMedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeatIf there's a countMax, there must be a count
: countMax.empty() or count.exists()
tim-9errorMedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeatIf there's an offset, there must be a when (and not C, CM, CD, CV)
: offset.empty() or (when.exists() and ((when in ('C' | 'CM' | 'CD' | 'CV')).not()))
tim-10errorMedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeatIf there's a timeOfDay, there cannot be a when, or vice versa
: timeOfDay.empty() or when.empty()

Differential View

This structure is derived from CPGMedicationRequest

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. MedicationRequest 0..* CPGMedicationRequest Ordering of medication for patient or group
... identifier S 1..* Identifier External ids for this request
.... use S 1..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
.... system S 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
.... value S 1..1 string The value that is unique
... status S 1..1 code active | on-hold | cancelled | completed | entered-in-error | stopped | draft | unknown
... intent S 1..1 code proposal | plan | order | original-order | reflex-order | filler-order | instance-order | option
... doNotPerform S 0..1 boolean True if request is prohibiting action
Fixed Value: false
... medication[x] S 1..1 CodeableConcept, Reference(Medication) Medication to be taken
... subject S 1..1 Reference(WHO Patient) Who or group medication request is for
... encounter S 0..1 Reference(WHO Encounter) Encounter created as part of encounter/admission/stay
... authoredOn S 1..1 dateTime When request was initially authored
... requester S 0..1 Reference(WHO Practitioner | WHO PractitionerRole | WHO Patient | WHO RelatedPerson) Who/What requested the Request
... recorder S 0..1 Reference(WHO Practitioner | WHO PractitionerRole) Person who entered the request
... reasonCode S 0..* CodeableConcept Reason or indication for ordering or not ordering the medication
... dosageInstruction S 0..* Dosage How the medication should be taken
.... timing S 0..1 Timing When medication should be administered
..... repeat S 0..1 Element When the event is to occur
...... frequency S 0..1 positiveInt Event occurs frequency times per period
...... frequencyMax S 0..1 positiveInt Event occurs up to frequencyMax times per period
...... period S 0..1 decimal Event occurs frequency times per period
...... periodMax S 0..1 decimal Upper limit of period (3-4 hours)
...... periodUnit S 0..1 code s | min | h | d | wk | mo | a - unit of time (UCUM)
.... asNeeded[x] S 0..1 boolean, CodeableConcept Take "as needed" (for x)
.... site S 0..1 CodeableConcept Body site to administer to
.... route S 0..1 CodeableConcept How drug should enter body
.... method S 0..1 CodeableConcept Technique for administering medication
.... doseAndRate S 0..* Element Amount of medication administered
..... dose[x] S 0..1 Range, SimpleQuantity Amount of medication per dose
... dispenseRequest S 0..1 BackboneElement Medication supply authorization
.... initialFill S 0..0
.... dispenseInterval S 0..1 Duration Minimum period of time between dispenses
.... validityPeriod S 0..1 Period Time period supply is authorized for
.... numberOfRepeatsAllowed S 0..1 unsignedInt Number of refills authorized
.... quantity S 0..1 SimpleQuantity Amount of medication to supply per dispense
.... expectedSupplyDuration S 0..1 Duration Number of days supply per dispense

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

PathConformanceValueSetURI
MedicationRequest.categorypreferredmedicationRequest Category Codes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medicationrequest-category
from the FHIR Standard

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. MedicationRequest 0..* CPGMedicationRequest Ordering of medication for patient or group
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
.... rationale S 0..1 markdown Explanation
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/cpg/StructureDefinition/cpg-rationale
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
.... use ?!SΣ 1..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .

.... system SΣ 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
.... value SΣ 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
... status ?!SΣ 1..1 code active | 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.

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

... category S 0..* CodeableConcept Type of medication usage
Binding: medicationRequest Category Codes (preferred): Type of medication usage


... priority SΣ 0..1 code routine | urgent | asap | stat
Binding: RequestPriority (required): Identifies the level of importance to be assigned to actioning the request.

... doNotPerform ?!SΣ 0..1 boolean True if request is prohibiting action
Fixed Value: false
... medication[x] SΣ 1..1 Medication to be taken
Binding: SNOMEDCTMedicationCodes (example): A coded concept identifying substance or product that can be ordered.

.... medicationCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
.... medicationReference Reference(Medication)
... subject SΣ 1..1 Reference(WHO Patient) Who or group medication request is for
... encounter S 0..1 Reference(WHO Encounter) Encounter created as part of encounter/admission/stay
... supportingInformation S 0..* Reference(Resource) Pertinent information
... authoredOn SΣ 1..1 dateTime When request was initially authored
... requester SΣ 0..1 Reference(WHO Practitioner | WHO PractitionerRole | WHO Patient | WHO RelatedPerson) Who/What requested the Request
... recorder S 0..1 Reference(WHO Practitioner | WHO PractitionerRole) Person who entered the request
... reasonCode S 0..* CodeableConcept Reason or indication for ordering or not ordering the medication
Binding: Condition/Problem/DiagnosisCodes (example): A coded concept indicating why the medication was ordered.


... instantiatesCanonical SΣ 0..* canonical() Source
... dosageInstruction S 0..* Dosage How the medication should be taken
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... timing SΣ 0..1 Timing When medication should be administered
..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
..... repeat SΣC 0..1 Element When the event is to occur
tim-1: if there's a duration, there needs to be duration units
tim-2: if there's a period, there needs to be period units
tim-4: duration SHALL be a non-negative value
tim-5: period SHALL be a non-negative value
tim-6: If there's a periodMax, there must be a period
tim-7: If there's a durationMax, there must be a duration
tim-8: If there's a countMax, there must be a count
tim-9: If there's an offset, there must be a when (and not C, CM, CD, CV)
tim-10: If there's a timeOfDay, there cannot be a when, or vice versa
...... frequency SΣ 0..1 positiveInt Event occurs frequency times per period
...... frequencyMax SΣ 0..1 positiveInt Event occurs up to frequencyMax times per period
...... period SΣ 0..1 decimal Event occurs frequency times per period
...... periodMax SΣ 0..1 decimal Upper limit of period (3-4 hours)
...... periodUnit SΣ 0..1 code s | min | h | d | wk | mo | a - unit of time (UCUM)
Binding: UnitsOfTime (required): A unit of time (units from UCUM).

.... asNeeded[x] SΣ 0..1 Take "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.

..... asNeededBoolean boolean
..... asNeededCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
.... site SΣ 0..1 CodeableConcept Body site to administer to
Binding: SNOMEDCTAnatomicalStructureForAdministrationSiteCodes (example): A coded concept describing the site location the medicine enters into or onto the body.

.... route SΣ 0..1 CodeableConcept How drug should enter body
Binding: SNOMEDCTRouteCodes (example): A coded concept describing the route or physiological path of administration of a therapeutic agent into or onto the body of a subject.

.... method SΣ 0..1 CodeableConcept Technique for administering medication
Binding: SNOMEDCTAdministrationMethodCodes (example): A coded concept describing the technique by which the medicine is administered.

.... doseAndRate SΣ 0..* Element Amount of medication administered
..... dose[x] SΣ 0..1 Amount of medication per dose
...... doseRange Range
...... doseQuantity Quantity(SimpleQuantity)
... dispenseRequest S 0..1 BackboneElement Medication supply authorization
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... dispenseInterval S 0..1 Duration Minimum period of time between dispenses
.... validityPeriod S 0..1 Period Time period supply is authorized for
.... numberOfRepeatsAllowed S 0..1 unsignedInt Number of refills authorized
.... quantity S 0..1 SimpleQuantity Amount of medication to supply per dispense
.... expectedSupplyDuration S 0..1 Duration Number of days supply per dispense

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSetURI
MedicationRequest.identifier.userequiredIdentifierUse
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.statusrequiredmedicationrequest Status
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medicationrequest-status|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.intentrequiredmedicationRequest Intent
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medicationrequest-intent|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.categorypreferredmedicationRequest Category Codes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medicationrequest-category
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.priorityrequiredRequestPriority
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/request-priority|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.medication[x]exampleSNOMEDCTMedicationCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medication-codes
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.reasonCodeexampleCondition/Problem/DiagnosisCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/condition-code
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeat.periodUnitrequiredUnitsOfTime
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/units-of-time|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.asNeeded[x]exampleSNOMEDCTMedicationAsNeededReasonCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medication-as-needed-reason
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.siteexampleSNOMEDCTAnatomicalStructureForAdministrationSiteCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/approach-site-codes
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.routeexampleSNOMEDCTRouteCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/route-codes
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.methodexampleSNOMEDCTAdministrationMethodCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/administration-method-codes
from the FHIR Standard

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()
tim-1errorMedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeatif there's a duration, there needs to be duration units
: duration.empty() or durationUnit.exists()
tim-2errorMedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeatif there's a period, there needs to be period units
: period.empty() or periodUnit.exists()
tim-4errorMedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeatduration SHALL be a non-negative value
: duration.exists() implies duration >= 0
tim-5errorMedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeatperiod SHALL be a non-negative value
: period.exists() implies period >= 0
tim-6errorMedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeatIf there's a periodMax, there must be a period
: periodMax.empty() or period.exists()
tim-7errorMedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeatIf there's a durationMax, there must be a duration
: durationMax.empty() or duration.exists()
tim-8errorMedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeatIf there's a countMax, there must be a count
: countMax.empty() or count.exists()
tim-9errorMedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeatIf there's an offset, there must be a when (and not C, CM, CD, CV)
: offset.empty() or (when.exists() and ((when in ('C' | 'CM' | 'CD' | 'CV')).not()))
tim-10errorMedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeatIf there's a timeOfDay, there cannot be a when, or vice versa
: timeOfDay.empty() or when.empty()

Snapshot View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. MedicationRequest 0..* CPGMedicationRequest Ordering of medication for patient or group
... id Σ 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... meta Σ 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.

Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
... text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... rationale S 0..1 markdown Explanation
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/cpg/StructureDefinition/cpg-rationale
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier S 1..* Identifier External ids for this request
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... use ?!SΣ 1..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .

.... type Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept Description of identifier
Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.

.... system SΣ 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
.... value SΣ 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
.... period Σ 0..1 Period Time period when id is/was valid for use
.... assigner Σ 0..1 Reference(Organization) Organization that issued id (may be just text)
... status ?!SΣ 1..1 code active | 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..1 CodeableConcept Reason for current status
Binding: medicationRequest Status Reason Codes (example): Identifies the reasons for a given status.

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

... category S 0..* CodeableConcept Type of medication usage
Binding: medicationRequest Category Codes (preferred): Type of medication usage


... priority SΣ 0..1 code routine | urgent | asap | stat
Binding: RequestPriority (required): Identifies the level of importance to be assigned to actioning the request.

... doNotPerform ?!SΣ 0..1 boolean True if request is prohibiting action
Fixed Value: false
... reported[x] Σ 0..1 Reported rather than primary record
.... reportedBoolean boolean
.... reportedReference Reference(Patient | Practitioner | PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson | Organization)
... medication[x] SΣ 1..1 Medication to be taken
Binding: SNOMEDCTMedicationCodes (example): A coded concept identifying substance or product that can be ordered.

.... medicationCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
.... medicationReference Reference(Medication)
... subject SΣ 1..1 Reference(WHO Patient) Who or group medication request is for
... encounter S 0..1 Reference(WHO Encounter) Encounter created as part of encounter/admission/stay
... supportingInformation S 0..* Reference(Resource) Pertinent information
... authoredOn SΣ 1..1 dateTime When request was initially authored
... requester SΣ 0..1 Reference(WHO Practitioner | WHO PractitionerRole | WHO Patient | WHO RelatedPerson) Who/What requested the Request
... performer 0..1 Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | Patient | Device | RelatedPerson | CareTeam) Intended performer of administration
... performerType Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept Desired kind of performer of the medication administration
Binding: ProcedurePerformerRoleCodes (example): Identifies the type of individual that is desired to administer the medication.

... recorder S 0..1 Reference(WHO Practitioner | WHO PractitionerRole) Person who entered the request
... reasonCode S 0..* CodeableConcept Reason 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 SΣ 0..* canonical() Source
... instantiatesUri Σ 0..* uri Instantiates external protocol or definition
... basedOn Σ 0..* Reference(CarePlan | MedicationRequest | ServiceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation) What request fulfills
... groupIdentifier Σ 0..1 Identifier Composite request this is part of
... courseOfTherapyType 0..1 CodeableConcept Overall 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..* Annotation Information about the prescription
... dosageInstruction S 0..* Dosage How the medication should be taken
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... sequence Σ 0..1 integer The order of the dosage instructions
.... text Σ 0..1 string Free text dosage instructions e.g. SIG
.... additionalInstruction Σ 0..* CodeableConcept Supplemental 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 Σ 0..1 string Patient or consumer oriented instructions
.... timing SΣ 0..1 Timing When medication should be administered
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
..... event Σ 0..* dateTime When the event occurs
..... repeat SΣC 0..1 Element When the event is to occur
tim-1: if there's a duration, there needs to be duration units
tim-2: if there's a period, there needs to be period units
tim-4: duration SHALL be a non-negative value
tim-5: period SHALL be a non-negative value
tim-6: If there's a periodMax, there must be a period
tim-7: If there's a durationMax, there must be a duration
tim-8: If there's a countMax, there must be a count
tim-9: If there's an offset, there must be a when (and not C, CM, CD, CV)
tim-10: If there's a timeOfDay, there cannot be a when, or vice versa
...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
...... bounds[x] Σ 0..1 Length/Range of lengths, or (Start and/or end) limits
....... boundsDuration Duration
....... boundsRange Range
....... boundsPeriod Period
...... count Σ 0..1 positiveInt Number of times to repeat
...... countMax Σ 0..1 positiveInt Maximum number of times to repeat
...... duration Σ 0..1 decimal How long when it happens
...... durationMax Σ 0..1 decimal How long when it happens (Max)
...... durationUnit Σ 0..1 code s | min | h | d | wk | mo | a - unit of time (UCUM)
Binding: UnitsOfTime (required): A unit of time (units from UCUM).

...... frequency SΣ 0..1 positiveInt Event occurs frequency times per period
...... frequencyMax SΣ 0..1 positiveInt Event occurs up to frequencyMax times per period
...... period SΣ 0..1 decimal Event occurs frequency times per period
...... periodMax SΣ 0..1 decimal Upper limit of period (3-4 hours)
...... periodUnit SΣ 0..1 code s | min | h | d | wk | mo | a - unit of time (UCUM)
Binding: UnitsOfTime (required): A unit of time (units from UCUM).

...... dayOfWeek Σ 0..* code mon | tue | wed | thu | fri | sat | sun
Binding: DaysOfWeek (required)
...... timeOfDay Σ 0..* time Time of day for action
...... when Σ 0..* code Code for time period of occurrence
Binding: EventTiming (required): Real world event relating to the schedule.


...... offset Σ 0..1 unsignedInt Minutes from event (before or after)
..... code Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept BID | TID | QID | AM | PM | QD | QOD | +
Binding: TimingAbbreviation (preferred): Code for a known / defined timing pattern.

.... asNeeded[x] SΣ 0..1 Take "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.

..... asNeededBoolean boolean
..... asNeededCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
.... site SΣ 0..1 CodeableConcept Body site to administer to
Binding: SNOMEDCTAnatomicalStructureForAdministrationSiteCodes (example): A coded concept describing the site location the medicine enters into or onto the body.

.... route SΣ 0..1 CodeableConcept How drug should enter body
Binding: SNOMEDCTRouteCodes (example): A coded concept describing the route or physiological path of administration of a therapeutic agent into or onto the body of a subject.

.... method SΣ 0..1 CodeableConcept Technique for administering medication
Binding: SNOMEDCTAdministrationMethodCodes (example): A coded concept describing the technique by which the medicine is administered.

.... doseAndRate SΣ 0..* Element Amount of medication administered
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... type Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept The kind of dose or rate specified
Binding: DoseAndRateType (example): The kind of dose or rate specified.

..... dose[x] SΣ 0..1 Amount of medication per dose
...... doseRange Range
...... doseQuantity Quantity(SimpleQuantity)
..... rate[x] Σ 0..1 Amount of medication per unit of time
...... rateRatio Ratio
...... rateRange Range
...... rateQuantity Quantity(SimpleQuantity)
.... maxDosePerPeriod Σ 0..1 Ratio Upper limit on medication per unit of time
.... maxDosePerAdministration Σ 0..1 SimpleQuantity Upper limit on medication per administration
.... maxDosePerLifetime Σ 0..1 SimpleQuantity Upper limit on medication per lifetime of the patient
... dispenseRequest S 0..1 BackboneElement Medication supply authorization
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... dispenseInterval S 0..1 Duration Minimum period of time between dispenses
.... validityPeriod S 0..1 Period Time period supply is authorized for
.... numberOfRepeatsAllowed S 0..1 unsignedInt Number of refills authorized
.... quantity S 0..1 SimpleQuantity Amount of medication to supply per dispense
.... expectedSupplyDuration S 0..1 Duration Number of days supply per dispense
.... performer 0..1 Reference(Organization) Intended dispenser
... substitution 0..1 BackboneElement Any restrictions on medication substitution
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... allowed[x] 1..1 Whether substitution is allowed or not
Binding: ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode (example): Identifies the type of substitution allowed.

..... allowedBoolean boolean
..... allowedCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
.... reason 0..1 CodeableConcept Why 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..1 Reference(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

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Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSetURI
MedicationRequest.languagepreferredCommonLanguages
Additional Bindings Purpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.identifier.userequiredIdentifierUse
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.identifier.typeextensibleIdentifier Type Codes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.statusrequiredmedicationrequest Status
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medicationrequest-status|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.statusReasonexamplemedicationRequest Status Reason Codes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medicationrequest-status-reason
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.intentrequiredmedicationRequest Intent
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medicationrequest-intent|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.categorypreferredmedicationRequest Category Codes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medicationrequest-category
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.priorityrequiredRequestPriority
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/request-priority|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.medication[x]exampleSNOMEDCTMedicationCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medication-codes
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.performerTypeexampleProcedurePerformerRoleCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/performer-role
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.reasonCodeexampleCondition/Problem/DiagnosisCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/condition-code
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.courseOfTherapyTypeexamplemedicationRequest Course of Therapy Codes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medicationrequest-course-of-therapy
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.additionalInstructionexampleSNOMEDCTAdditionalDosageInstructions
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/additional-instruction-codes
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeat.durationUnitrequiredUnitsOfTime
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/units-of-time|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeat.periodUnitrequiredUnitsOfTime
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/units-of-time|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeat.dayOfWeekrequiredDaysOfWeek
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/days-of-week|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeat.whenrequiredEventTiming
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/event-timing|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.codepreferredTimingAbbreviation
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/timing-abbreviation
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.asNeeded[x]exampleSNOMEDCTMedicationAsNeededReasonCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medication-as-needed-reason
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.siteexampleSNOMEDCTAnatomicalStructureForAdministrationSiteCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/approach-site-codes
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.routeexampleSNOMEDCTRouteCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/route-codes
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.methodexampleSNOMEDCTAdministrationMethodCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/administration-method-codes
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.doseAndRate.typeexampleDoseAndRateType
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/dose-rate-type
from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.substitution.allowed[x]exampleActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode
http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode
MedicationRequest.substitution.reasonexampleSubstanceAdminSubstitutionReason
http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-SubstanceAdminSubstitutionReason

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()
tim-1errorMedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeatif there's a duration, there needs to be duration units
: duration.empty() or durationUnit.exists()
tim-2errorMedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeatif there's a period, there needs to be period units
: period.empty() or periodUnit.exists()
tim-4errorMedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeatduration SHALL be a non-negative value
: duration.exists() implies duration >= 0
tim-5errorMedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeatperiod SHALL be a non-negative value
: period.exists() implies period >= 0
tim-6errorMedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeatIf there's a periodMax, there must be a period
: periodMax.empty() or period.exists()
tim-7errorMedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeatIf there's a durationMax, there must be a duration
: durationMax.empty() or duration.exists()
tim-8errorMedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeatIf there's a countMax, there must be a count
: countMax.empty() or count.exists()
tim-9errorMedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeatIf there's an offset, there must be a when (and not C, CM, CD, CV)
: offset.empty() or (when.exists() and ((when in ('C' | 'CM' | 'CD' | 'CV')).not()))
tim-10errorMedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeatIf there's a timeOfDay, there cannot be a when, or vice versa
: timeOfDay.empty() or when.empty()

 

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