EHDS Logical Information Models
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| Draft as of 2026-02-04 |
Definitions for the EHDSMedicationDispense logical model.
Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be foundhere
| 0. EHDSMedicationDispense | |
| Definition | Logical model for medication dispensation (based on request or independently) Base definition for all types defined in FHIR type system. |
| Short | Medication dispense modelBase for all types and resources |
| Control | 0..* |
| Is Modifier | false |
| Logical Model | Instances of this logical model are not marked to be the target of a Reference |
| 2. EHDSMedicationDispense.header | |
| Definition | Basic metadata for this information |
| Short | Basic metadata for this information |
| Control | 1..1 |
| Type | Base |
| 4. EHDSMedicationDispense.header.subject | |
| Definition | Patient/subject information |
| Short | Patient/subject information |
| Control | 1..1 |
| Type | http://www.xt-ehr.eu/fhir/models/StructureDefinition/EHDSPatient |
| 6. EHDSMedicationDispense.header.identifier | |
| Definition | Business identifier for the object, unique within its system. Supporting disambiguation between different contexts (systems/countries). |
| Short | Business identifier for the object, unique within its system. Supporting disambiguation between different contexts (systems/countries). |
| Note | This is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion) |
| Control | 0..* |
| Type | Identifier |
| 8. EHDSMedicationDispense.header.author[x] | |
| Definition | The actor who issued the dispense record. Responsibility for the dispense should be traceable from this information. |
| Short | The actor who issued the dispense record. Responsibility for the dispense should be traceable from this information. |
| Control | 0..* |
| Type | Choice of: http://www.xt-ehr.eu/fhir/models/StructureDefinition/EHDSHealthProfessional, http://www.xt-ehr.eu/fhir/models/StructureDefinition/EHDSOrganisation, http://www.xt-ehr.eu/fhir/models/StructureDefinition/EHDSDevice |
| [x] Note | SeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x] |
| 10. EHDSMedicationDispense.header.date | |
| Definition | Date and time of issuing the dispense record |
| Short | Date and time of issuing the dispense record |
| Control | 1..1 |
| Type | dateTime |
| Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension |
| 12. EHDSMedicationDispense.header.status | |
| Definition | The status of the dispense, e.g. completed, declined, entered-in-error |
| Short | The status of the dispense, e.g. completed, declined, entered-in-error |
| Control | 1..1 |
| Binding | HL7 MedicationDispense Status Codes |
| Type | CodeableConcept |
| 14. EHDSMedicationDispense.header.source | |
| Definition | Source of information (e.g. patient, patient's proxy). Used in case the patient has authored the information or the author has submitted patient-stated information. |
| Short | Source of information (e.g. patient, patient's proxy). Used in case the patient has authored the information or the author has submitted patient-stated information. |
| Control | 0..1 |
| Type | CodeableConcept |
| 16. EHDSMedicationDispense.header.language | |
| Definition | Language in which the resource is written. Language is expressed by the IETF language tag. |
| Short | Language in which the resource is written. Language is expressed by the IETF language tag. |
| Control | 0..1 |
| Binding | BCP 47 |
| Type | CodeableConcept |
| 18. EHDSMedicationDispense.dispenseLocation | |
| Definition | Location of dispense |
| Short | Location of dispense |
| Control | 0..1 |
| Type | http://www.xt-ehr.eu/fhir/models/StructureDefinition/EHDSLocation |
| 20. EHDSMedicationDispense.receiver[x] | |
| Definition | Identification of the person who received the dispensed medication, especially when it was not the patient. When not present, it is assumed that the patient is the receiver. |
| Short | Identification of the person who received the dispensed medication, especially when it was not the patient. When not present, it is assumed that the patient is the receiver. |
| Control | 0..1 |
| Type | Choice of: http://www.xt-ehr.eu/fhir/models/StructureDefinition/EHDSPatient, http://www.xt-ehr.eu/fhir/models/StructureDefinition/EHDSHealthProfessional, http://www.xt-ehr.eu/fhir/models/StructureDefinition/EHDSRelatedPerson |
| [x] Note | SeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x] |
| 22. EHDSMedicationDispense.relatedRequest | |
| Definition | Identifier of the prescription item the dispense is related to |
| Short | Identifier of the prescription item the dispense is related to |
| Control | 0..* |
| Type | Identifier |
| 24. EHDSMedicationDispense.medication | |
| Definition | Exact dispensed product. If multiple medications are dispensed together, multiple dispense records should be created. |
| Short | Exact dispensed product. If multiple medications are dispensed together, multiple dispense records should be created. |
| Control | 1..1 |
| Type | http://www.xt-ehr.eu/fhir/models/StructureDefinition/EHDSMedication |
| 26. EHDSMedicationDispense.dispensedQuantity | |
| Definition | Number of dispensed packages if the package size is known, or number of smaller items/units, according to the medication dispensed. A unit is expected. |
| Short | Number of dispensed packages if the package size is known, or number of smaller items/units, according to the medication dispensed. A unit is expected. |
| Control | 1..1 |
| Binding | UCUM, EDQM Standard Terms |
| Type | Quantity |
| 28. EHDSMedicationDispense.timeOfDispensation | |
| Definition | Date and time when medication was handed over. When not present, the time of dispensation is assumed to be the time of issuing dispense record. |
| Short | Date and time when medication was handed over. When not present, the time of dispensation is assumed to be the time of issuing dispense record. |
| Control | 0..1 |
| Type | dateTime |
| Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension |
| 30. EHDSMedicationDispense.substitutionOccurred | |
| Definition | Whether substitution was made by the dispenser. Definition of substitution is specific to the jurisdiction. |
| Short | Whether substitution was made by the dispenser. Definition of substitution is specific to the jurisdiction. |
| Control | 0..1 |
| Type | boolean |
| Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension |
| 32. EHDSMedicationDispense.dosageInstructions | |
| Definition | Dosaging and administration instructions |
| Short | Dosaging and administration instructions |
| Control | 0..* |
| Type | http://www.xt-ehr.eu/fhir/models/StructureDefinition/EHDSDosaging |
| 34. EHDSMedicationDispense.note | |
| Definition | Additional information or comments |
| Short | Additional information or comments |
| Control | 0..1 |
| Type | string |
| Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension |
Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be foundhere
| 0. EHDSMedicationDispense | |
| Definition | Logical model for medication dispensation (based on request or independently) |
| Short | Medication dispense model |
| Logical Model | Instances of this logical model are not marked to be the target of a Reference |
| 2. EHDSMedicationDispense.header | |
| 4. EHDSMedicationDispense.header.author[x] | |
| Definition | The actor who issued the dispense record. Responsibility for the dispense should be traceable from this information. |
| Short | The actor who issued the dispense record. Responsibility for the dispense should be traceable from this information. |
| [x] Note | SeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x] |
| 6. EHDSMedicationDispense.header.date | |
| Definition | Date and time of issuing the dispense record |
| Short | Date and time of issuing the dispense record |
| Control | 1..? |
| 8. EHDSMedicationDispense.header.status | |
| Definition | The status of the dispense, e.g. completed, declined, entered-in-error |
| Short | The status of the dispense, e.g. completed, declined, entered-in-error |
| Binding | HL7 MedicationDispense Status Codes |
| 10. EHDSMedicationDispense.dispenseLocation | |
| Definition | Location of dispense |
| Short | Location of dispense |
| Control | 0..1 |
| Type | http://www.xt-ehr.eu/fhir/models/StructureDefinition/EHDSLocation |
| 12. EHDSMedicationDispense.receiver[x] | |
| Definition | Identification of the person who received the dispensed medication, especially when it was not the patient. When not present, it is assumed that the patient is the receiver. |
| Short | Identification of the person who received the dispensed medication, especially when it was not the patient. When not present, it is assumed that the patient is the receiver. |
| Control | 0..1 |
| Type | Choice of: http://www.xt-ehr.eu/fhir/models/StructureDefinition/EHDSPatient, http://www.xt-ehr.eu/fhir/models/StructureDefinition/EHDSHealthProfessional, http://www.xt-ehr.eu/fhir/models/StructureDefinition/EHDSRelatedPerson |
| [x] Note | SeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x] |
| 14. EHDSMedicationDispense.relatedRequest | |
| Definition | Identifier of the prescription item the dispense is related to |
| Short | Identifier of the prescription item the dispense is related to |
| Control | 0..* |
| Type | Identifier |
| 16. EHDSMedicationDispense.medication | |
| Definition | Exact dispensed product. If multiple medications are dispensed together, multiple dispense records should be created. |
| Short | Exact dispensed product. If multiple medications are dispensed together, multiple dispense records should be created. |
| Control | 1..1 |
| Type | http://www.xt-ehr.eu/fhir/models/StructureDefinition/EHDSMedication |
| 18. EHDSMedicationDispense.dispensedQuantity | |
| Definition | Number of dispensed packages if the package size is known, or number of smaller items/units, according to the medication dispensed. A unit is expected. |
| Short | Number of dispensed packages if the package size is known, or number of smaller items/units, according to the medication dispensed. A unit is expected. |
| Control | 1..1 |
| Binding | UCUM, EDQM Standard Terms |
| Type | Quantity |
| 20. EHDSMedicationDispense.timeOfDispensation | |
| Definition | Date and time when medication was handed over. When not present, the time of dispensation is assumed to be the time of issuing dispense record. |
| Short | Date and time when medication was handed over. When not present, the time of dispensation is assumed to be the time of issuing dispense record. |
| Control | 0..1 |
| Type | dateTime |
| Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension |
| 22. EHDSMedicationDispense.substitutionOccurred | |
| Definition | Whether substitution was made by the dispenser. Definition of substitution is specific to the jurisdiction. |
| Short | Whether substitution was made by the dispenser. Definition of substitution is specific to the jurisdiction. |
| Control | 0..1 |
| Type | boolean |
| Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension |
| 24. EHDSMedicationDispense.dosageInstructions | |
| Definition | Dosaging and administration instructions |
| Short | Dosaging and administration instructions |
| Control | 0..* |
| Type | http://www.xt-ehr.eu/fhir/models/StructureDefinition/EHDSDosaging |
| 26. EHDSMedicationDispense.note | |
| Definition | Additional information or comments |
| Short | Additional information or comments |
| Control | 0..1 |
| Type | string |
| Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension |
Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be foundhere
| 0. EHDSMedicationDispense | |
| Definition | Logical model for medication dispensation (based on request or independently) |
| Short | Medication dispense model |
| Control | 0..* |
| Is Modifier | false |
| Logical Model | Instances of this logical model are not marked to be the target of a Reference |
| 2. EHDSMedicationDispense.header | |
| Definition | Basic metadata for this information |
| Short | Basic metadata for this information |
| Control | 1..1 |
| Type | Base |
| 4. EHDSMedicationDispense.header.subject | |
| Definition | Patient/subject information |
| Short | Patient/subject information |
| Control | 1..1 |
| Type | http://www.xt-ehr.eu/fhir/models/StructureDefinition/EHDSPatient |
| 6. EHDSMedicationDispense.header.identifier | |
| Definition | Business identifier for the object, unique within its system. Supporting disambiguation between different contexts (systems/countries). |
| Short | Business identifier for the object, unique within its system. Supporting disambiguation between different contexts (systems/countries). |
| Note | This is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion) |
| Control | 0..* |
| Type | Identifier |
| 8. EHDSMedicationDispense.header.author[x] | |
| Definition | The actor who issued the dispense record. Responsibility for the dispense should be traceable from this information. |
| Short | The actor who issued the dispense record. Responsibility for the dispense should be traceable from this information. |
| Control | 0..* |
| Type | Choice of: http://www.xt-ehr.eu/fhir/models/StructureDefinition/EHDSHealthProfessional, http://www.xt-ehr.eu/fhir/models/StructureDefinition/EHDSOrganisation, http://www.xt-ehr.eu/fhir/models/StructureDefinition/EHDSDevice |
| [x] Note | SeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x] |
| 10. EHDSMedicationDispense.header.date | |
| Definition | Date and time of issuing the dispense record |
| Short | Date and time of issuing the dispense record |
| Control | 1..1 |
| Type | dateTime |
| Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension |
| 12. EHDSMedicationDispense.header.status | |
| Definition | The status of the dispense, e.g. completed, declined, entered-in-error |
| Short | The status of the dispense, e.g. completed, declined, entered-in-error |
| Control | 1..1 |
| Binding | HL7 MedicationDispense Status Codes |
| Type | CodeableConcept |
| 14. EHDSMedicationDispense.header.source | |
| Definition | Source of information (e.g. patient, patient's proxy). Used in case the patient has authored the information or the author has submitted patient-stated information. |
| Short | Source of information (e.g. patient, patient's proxy). Used in case the patient has authored the information or the author has submitted patient-stated information. |
| Control | 0..1 |
| Type | CodeableConcept |
| 16. EHDSMedicationDispense.header.language | |
| Definition | Language in which the resource is written. Language is expressed by the IETF language tag. |
| Short | Language in which the resource is written. Language is expressed by the IETF language tag. |
| Control | 0..1 |
| Binding | BCP 47 |
| Type | CodeableConcept |
| 18. EHDSMedicationDispense.dispenseLocation | |
| Definition | Location of dispense |
| Short | Location of dispense |
| Control | 0..1 |
| Type | http://www.xt-ehr.eu/fhir/models/StructureDefinition/EHDSLocation |
| 20. EHDSMedicationDispense.receiver[x] | |
| Definition | Identification of the person who received the dispensed medication, especially when it was not the patient. When not present, it is assumed that the patient is the receiver. |
| Short | Identification of the person who received the dispensed medication, especially when it was not the patient. When not present, it is assumed that the patient is the receiver. |
| Control | 0..1 |
| Type | Choice of: http://www.xt-ehr.eu/fhir/models/StructureDefinition/EHDSPatient, http://www.xt-ehr.eu/fhir/models/StructureDefinition/EHDSHealthProfessional, http://www.xt-ehr.eu/fhir/models/StructureDefinition/EHDSRelatedPerson |
| [x] Note | SeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x] |
| 22. EHDSMedicationDispense.relatedRequest | |
| Definition | Identifier of the prescription item the dispense is related to |
| Short | Identifier of the prescription item the dispense is related to |
| Control | 0..* |
| Type | Identifier |
| 24. EHDSMedicationDispense.medication | |
| Definition | Exact dispensed product. If multiple medications are dispensed together, multiple dispense records should be created. |
| Short | Exact dispensed product. If multiple medications are dispensed together, multiple dispense records should be created. |
| Control | 1..1 |
| Type | http://www.xt-ehr.eu/fhir/models/StructureDefinition/EHDSMedication |
| 26. EHDSMedicationDispense.dispensedQuantity | |
| Definition | Number of dispensed packages if the package size is known, or number of smaller items/units, according to the medication dispensed. A unit is expected. |
| Short | Number of dispensed packages if the package size is known, or number of smaller items/units, according to the medication dispensed. A unit is expected. |
| Control | 1..1 |
| Binding | UCUM, EDQM Standard Terms |
| Type | Quantity |
| 28. EHDSMedicationDispense.timeOfDispensation | |
| Definition | Date and time when medication was handed over. When not present, the time of dispensation is assumed to be the time of issuing dispense record. |
| Short | Date and time when medication was handed over. When not present, the time of dispensation is assumed to be the time of issuing dispense record. |
| Control | 0..1 |
| Type | dateTime |
| Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension |
| 30. EHDSMedicationDispense.substitutionOccurred | |
| Definition | Whether substitution was made by the dispenser. Definition of substitution is specific to the jurisdiction. |
| Short | Whether substitution was made by the dispenser. Definition of substitution is specific to the jurisdiction. |
| Control | 0..1 |
| Type | boolean |
| Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension |
| 32. EHDSMedicationDispense.dosageInstructions | |
| Definition | Dosaging and administration instructions |
| Short | Dosaging and administration instructions |
| Control | 0..* |
| Type | http://www.xt-ehr.eu/fhir/models/StructureDefinition/EHDSDosaging |
| 34. EHDSMedicationDispense.note | |
| Definition | Additional information or comments |
| Short | Additional information or comments |
| Control | 0..1 |
| Type | string |
| Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension |