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| Official URL: http://hl7.eu/fhir/base/StructureDefinition/medicationRequest-eu-core | Version: 0.2.0-ci-build | |||
| Standards status: Draft | Maturity Level: 1 | Computable Name: MedicationRequestEuCore | ||
| Copyright/Legal: Copyright HL7 Europe. Licensed under creative commons public domain (CC0 1.0). | ||||
This profile sets minimum expectations for the MedicationRequest resource common to most of the use cases. This profile is adapted from the MPD work.
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| Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints    Filter:   | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|   MedicationRequest | 0..* | MedicationRequest | 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 | 0..* | Extension | Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url | |||||
|     extension:effectiveDosePeriod | 0..1 | Period | Period over which the medication should be taken. URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-MedicationRequest.effectiveDosePeriod | |||||
|     extension:renderedDosageInstruction | 0..1 | markdown | Full representation of the dosage instructions URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-MedicationRequest.renderedDosageInstruction | |||||
|    modifierExtension | ?! | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored | ||||
|    identifier | 0..* | Identifier | Prescription/prescribed item ID | |||||
|    status | ?!Σ | 1..1 | code | Current state of the order Binding: medicationrequest Status (required): A coded concept specifying the state of the prescribing event. Describes the lifecycle of the prescription. | ||||
|    intent | ?!Σ | 1..1 | code | proposal | plan | order | original-order | reflex-order | filler-order | instance-order | option Binding: medicationRequest Intent (required): The kind of medication order. | ||||
|    doNotPerform | ?!Σ | 0..1 | boolean | True if request is prohibiting action | ||||
|    medication[x] | Σ | 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 (EU core) [WIP]) | |||||||
|    subject | Σ | 1..1 | Reference(Patient (EU core)) | Who or group medication request is for | ||||
|    authoredOn | Σ | 1..1 | dateTime | When request was initially authored | ||||
|    requester | Σ | 1..1 | Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | Patient | RelatedPerson | Device) | Who/What requested the Request | ||||
|    reasonCode | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Reason or indication for this prescription Binding: Condition/Problem/DiagnosisCodes (example): A coded concept indicating why the medication was ordered. 
 | |||||
|    reasonReference | 0..* | Reference(Condition | Observation) | Condition or observation that supports this prescription | |||||
|    groupIdentifier | Σ | 0..1 | Identifier | Prescription this is part of. Not needed if a presciption includes only one prescribed item. | ||||
|    dosageInstruction | 0..* | Dosage | How the medication should be taken. | |||||
|     modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized | ||||
|     text | Σ | 0..1 | string | Free text dosage instructions | ||||
|     timing | Σ | 0..1 | Timing | Administration schedule | ||||
|      modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized | ||||
|      code | Σ | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | A code for the timing schedule. Binding: TimingAbbreviation (preferred): Code for a known / defined timing pattern. | ||||
|     route | Σ | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Route of administration 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. | ||||
|  Documentation for this format | ||||||||
| Path | Status | Usage | ValueSet | Version | Source | 
| MedicationRequest.status | Base | required | Medicationrequest status | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. | 
| MedicationRequest.intent | Base | required | Medication request intent | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. | 
| MedicationRequest.medication[x] | Base | example | SNOMED CT Medication Codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. | 
| MedicationRequest.reasonCode | Base | example | Condition/Problem/Diagnosis Codes | 📦4.0.1 | FHIR Std. | 
| MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.code | Base | preferred | TimingAbbreviation | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. | 
| MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.route | Base | example | SNOMED CT Route Codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. | 
| Id | Grade | Path(s) | Description | Expression | 
| dom-2 | error | MedicationRequest | If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources | contained.contained.empty() | 
| dom-3 | error | MedicationRequest | If 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-4 | error | MedicationRequest | If 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-5 | error | MedicationRequest | If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label | contained.meta.security.empty() | 
| dom-6 | best practice | MedicationRequest | A resource should have narrative for robust management | text.`div`.exists() | 
| ele-1 | error | **ALL** elements | All FHIR elements must have a @value or children | hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()) | 
| ext-1 | error | **ALL** extensions | Must have either extensions or value[x], not both | extension.exists() != value.exists() | 
This structure is derived from MedicationRequest
| Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints    Filter:   | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|   MedicationRequest | 0..* | MedicationRequest | Ordering of medication for patient or group | |||||
|    Slices for extension | 0..* | Extension | Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url | |||||
|     extension:effectiveDosePeriod | 0..1 | Period | Period over which the medication should be taken. URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-MedicationRequest.effectiveDosePeriod | |||||
|     extension:renderedDosageInstruction | 0..1 | markdown | Full representation of the dosage instructions URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-MedicationRequest.renderedDosageInstruction | |||||
|    identifier | 0..* | Identifier | Prescription/prescribed item ID | |||||
|    status | 1..1 | code | Current state of the order | |||||
|    medication[x] | 1..1 | Medication to be taken | ||||||
|     medicationCodeableConcept | CodeableConcept | |||||||
|     medicationReference | Reference(Medication (EU core) [WIP]) | |||||||
|    subject | 1..1 | Reference(Patient (EU core)) | Who or group medication request is for | |||||
|    authoredOn | 1..1 | dateTime | When request was initially authored | |||||
|    requester | 1..1 | Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | Patient | RelatedPerson | Device) | Who/What requested the Request | |||||
|    reasonCode | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Reason or indication for this prescription Binding: Condition/Problem/DiagnosisCodes (example): A coded concept indicating why the medication was ordered. 
 | |||||
|    reasonReference | 0..* | Reference(Condition | Observation) | Condition or observation that supports this prescription | |||||
|    groupIdentifier | 0..1 | Identifier | Prescription this is part of. Not needed if a presciption includes only one prescribed item. | |||||
|    dosageInstruction | 0..* | Dosage | How the medication should be taken. | |||||
|     text | 0..1 | string | Free text dosage instructions | |||||
|     timing | 0..1 | Timing | Administration schedule | |||||
|      repeat | ||||||||
|       duration | 0..1 | decimal | Duration of the treatment | |||||
|       frequency | 0..1 | positiveInt | Frequency times per period | |||||
|       period | 0..1 | decimal | Duration of time over which repetitions are to occur | |||||
|       periodUnit | 0..1 | code | Unit of the period (e.g. day) | |||||
|      code | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | A code for the timing schedule. | |||||
|     route | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Route of administration | |||||
|     doseAndRate | ||||||||
|      Slices for dose[x] | 0..1 | Range, SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) | Amount of medication per dose Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this | |||||
|       dose[x]:doseQuantity | 0..1 | SimpleQuantity | Amount of medication per dose | |||||
|    dispenseRequest | ||||||||
|     Slices for extension | 0..* | Extension | Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url | |||||
|      extension:prescribedQuantity | 0..1 | Quantity | Overall amount of product prescribed, independent from the number of repeats. URL: https://profiles.ihe.net/PHARM/MPD/StructureDefinition/ihe-ext-medicationrequest-prescribedQuantity | |||||
|  Documentation for this format | ||||||||
| Path | Status | Usage | ValueSet | Version | Source | 
| MedicationRequest.reasonCode | Base | example | Condition/Problem/Diagnosis Codes | 📦4.0.1 | FHIR Std. | 
| Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints    Filter:   | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|   MedicationRequest | 0..* | MedicationRequest | 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. 
 | |||||
|    text | 0..1 | Narrative | Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements | |||||
|    contained | 0..* | Resource | Contained, inline Resources | |||||
|    Slices for extension | 0..* | Extension | Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url | |||||
|     extension:effectiveDosePeriod | 0..1 | Period | Period over which the medication should be taken. URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-MedicationRequest.effectiveDosePeriod | |||||
|     extension:renderedDosageInstruction | 0..1 | markdown | Full representation of the dosage instructions URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-MedicationRequest.renderedDosageInstruction | |||||
|    modifierExtension | ?! | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored | ||||
|    identifier | 0..* | Identifier | Prescription/prescribed item ID | |||||
|    status | ?!Σ | 1..1 | code | Current state of the order 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 | ?!Σ | 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 | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Type of medication usage Binding: medicationRequest Category Codes (example): A coded concept identifying the category of medication request. For example, where the medication is to be consumed or administered, or the type of medication treatment. | |||||
|    priority | Σ | 0..1 | code | routine | urgent | asap | stat Binding: RequestPriority (required): Identifies the level of importance to be assigned to actioning the request. | ||||
|    doNotPerform | ?!Σ | 0..1 | boolean | True if request is prohibiting action | ||||
|    reported[x] | Σ | 0..1 | Reported rather than primary record | |||||
|     reportedBoolean | boolean | |||||||
|     reportedReference | Reference(Patient | Practitioner | PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson | Organization) | |||||||
|    medication[x] | Σ | 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 (EU core) [WIP]) | |||||||
|    subject | Σ | 1..1 | Reference(Patient (EU core)) | Who or group medication request is for | ||||
|    encounter | 0..1 | Reference(Encounter) | Encounter created as part of encounter/admission/stay | |||||
|    supportingInformation | 0..* | Reference(Resource) | Information to support ordering of the medication | |||||
|    authoredOn | Σ | 1..1 | dateTime | When request was initially authored | ||||
|    requester | Σ | 1..1 | Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | Patient | RelatedPerson | Device) | 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 | 0..1 | Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole) | Person who entered the request | |||||
|    reasonCode | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Reason or indication for this prescription Binding: Condition/Problem/DiagnosisCodes (example): A coded concept indicating why the medication was ordered. 
 | |||||
|    reasonReference | 0..* | Reference(Condition | Observation) | Condition or observation that supports this prescription | |||||
|    instantiatesCanonical | Σ | 0..* | canonical() | Instantiates FHIR protocol or definition | ||||
|    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 | Prescription this is part of. Not needed if a presciption includes only one prescribed item. | ||||
|    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 | 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 | ||||
|     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 | Σ | 0..1 | Timing | Administration schedule | ||||
|      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 | ΣC | 0..1 | Element | When the event is to occur Constraints: tim-1, tim-2, tim-4, tim-5, tim-6, tim-7, tim-8, tim-9, tim-10 | ||||
|       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 | Duration of the treatment | ||||
|       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 | Σ | 0..1 | positiveInt | Frequency times per period | ||||
|       frequencyMax | Σ | 0..1 | positiveInt | Event occurs up to frequencyMax times per period | ||||
|       period | Σ | 0..1 | decimal | Duration of time over which repetitions are to occur | ||||
|       periodMax | Σ | 0..1 | decimal | Upper limit of period (3-4 hours) | ||||
|       periodUnit | Σ | 0..1 | code | Unit of the period (e.g. day) 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 | A code for the timing schedule. Binding: TimingAbbreviation (preferred): Code for a known / defined timing pattern. | ||||
|     asNeeded[x] | Σ | 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 | Σ | 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 | Σ | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Route of administration 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 | Σ | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Technique for administering medication Binding: SNOMEDCTAdministrationMethodCodes (example): A coded concept describing the technique by which the medicine is administered. | ||||
|     doseAndRate | Σ | 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. | ||||
|      Slices for dose[x] | Σ | 0..1 | Amount of medication per dose Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this | |||||
|       doseRange | Range | |||||||
|       doseQuantity | Quantity(SimpleQuantity) | |||||||
|       dose[x]:doseQuantity | Σ | 0..1 | SimpleQuantity | Amount of medication per dose | ||||
|      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(4.0.1) | Upper limit on medication per administration | ||||
|     maxDosePerLifetime | Σ | 0..1 | SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) | Upper limit on medication per lifetime of the patient | ||||
|    dispenseRequest | 0..1 | BackboneElement | Medication supply authorization | |||||
|     id | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
|     Slices for extension | 0..* | Extension | Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url | |||||
|      extension:prescribedQuantity | 0..1 | Quantity | Overall amount of product prescribed, independent from the number of repeats. URL: https://profiles.ihe.net/PHARM/MPD/StructureDefinition/ihe-ext-medicationrequest-prescribedQuantity | |||||
|     modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized | ||||
|     initialFill | 0..1 | BackboneElement | First fill details | |||||
|      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 | ||||
|      quantity | 0..1 | SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) | First fill quantity | |||||
|      duration | 0..1 | Duration | First fill duration | |||||
|     dispenseInterval | 0..1 | Duration | Minimum period of time between dispenses | |||||
|     validityPeriod | 0..1 | Period | Time period supply is authorized for | |||||
|     numberOfRepeatsAllowed | 0..1 | unsignedInt | Number of refills authorized | |||||
|     quantity | 0..1 | SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) | Amount of medication to supply per dispense | |||||
|     expectedSupplyDuration | 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 | |||||
|  Documentation for this format | ||||||||
| Path | Status | Usage | ValueSet | Version | Source | 
| MedicationRequest.language | Base | preferred | Common Languages | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. | 
| MedicationRequest.status | Base | required | Medicationrequest status | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. | 
| MedicationRequest.statusReason | Base | example | Medication request status reason codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. | 
| MedicationRequest.intent | Base | required | Medication request intent | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. | 
| MedicationRequest.category | Base | example | Medication request category codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. | 
| MedicationRequest.priority | Base | required | Request priority | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. | 
| MedicationRequest.medication[x] | Base | example | SNOMED CT Medication Codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. | 
| MedicationRequest.performerType | Base | example | Procedure Performer Role Codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. | 
| MedicationRequest.reasonCode | Base | example | Condition/Problem/Diagnosis Codes | 📦4.0.1 | FHIR Std. | 
| MedicationRequest.courseOfTherapyType | Base | example | Medication request course of therapy codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. | 
| MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.additionalInstruction | Base | example | SNOMED CT Additional Dosage Instructions | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. | 
| MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeat.durationUnit | Base | required | UnitsOfTime | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. | 
| MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeat.periodUnit | Base | required | UnitsOfTime | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. | 
| MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeat.dayOfWeek | Base | required | DaysOfWeek | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. | 
| MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeat.when | Base | required | EventTiming | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. | 
| MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.code | Base | preferred | TimingAbbreviation | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. | 
| MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.asNeeded[x] | Base | example | SNOMED CT Medication As Needed Reason Codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. | 
| MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.site | Base | example | SNOMED CT Anatomical Structure for Administration Site Codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. | 
| MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.route | Base | example | SNOMED CT Route Codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. | 
| MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.method | Base | example | SNOMED CT Administration Method Codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. | 
| MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.doseAndRate.type | Base | example | DoseAndRateType | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. | 
| MedicationRequest.substitution.allowed[x] | Base | example | ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode | 📦3.0.0 | THO v6.5 | 
| MedicationRequest.substitution.reason | Base | example | SubstanceAdminSubstitutionReason | 📦3.0.0 | THO v6.5 | 
| Id | Grade | Path(s) | Description | Expression | 
| dom-2 | error | MedicationRequest | If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources | contained.contained.empty() | 
| dom-3 | error | MedicationRequest | If 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-4 | error | MedicationRequest | If 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-5 | error | MedicationRequest | If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label | contained.meta.security.empty() | 
| dom-6 | best practice | MedicationRequest | A resource should have narrative for robust management | text.`div`.exists() | 
| ele-1 | error | **ALL** elements | All FHIR elements must have a @value or children | hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()) | 
| ext-1 | error | **ALL** extensions | Must have either extensions or value[x], not both | extension.exists() != value.exists() | 
| tim-1 | error | MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeat | if there's a duration, there needs to be duration units | duration.empty() or durationUnit.exists() | 
| tim-2 | error | MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeat | if there's a period, there needs to be period units | period.empty() or periodUnit.exists() | 
| tim-4 | error | MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeat | duration SHALL be a non-negative value | duration.exists() implies duration >= 0 | 
| tim-5 | error | MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeat | period SHALL be a non-negative value | period.exists() implies period >= 0 | 
| tim-6 | error | MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeat | If there's a periodMax, there must be a period | periodMax.empty() or period.exists() | 
| tim-7 | error | MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeat | If there's a durationMax, there must be a duration | durationMax.empty() or duration.exists() | 
| tim-8 | error | MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeat | If there's a countMax, there must be a count | countMax.empty() or count.exists() | 
| tim-9 | error | MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeat | If 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-10 | error | MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeat | If there's a timeOfDay, there cannot be a when, or vice versa | timeOfDay.empty() or when.empty() | 
This structure is derived from MedicationRequest
Summary
Mandatory: 2 elements
Structures
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This structure defines the following Slices:
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Key Elements View
| Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints    Filter:   | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|   MedicationRequest | 0..* | MedicationRequest | 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 | 0..* | Extension | Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url | |||||
|     extension:effectiveDosePeriod | 0..1 | Period | Period over which the medication should be taken. URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-MedicationRequest.effectiveDosePeriod | |||||
|     extension:renderedDosageInstruction | 0..1 | markdown | Full representation of the dosage instructions URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-MedicationRequest.renderedDosageInstruction | |||||
|    modifierExtension | ?! | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored | ||||
|    identifier | 0..* | Identifier | Prescription/prescribed item ID | |||||
|    status | ?!Σ | 1..1 | code | Current state of the order Binding: medicationrequest Status (required): A coded concept specifying the state of the prescribing event. Describes the lifecycle of the prescription. | ||||
|    intent | ?!Σ | 1..1 | code | proposal | plan | order | original-order | reflex-order | filler-order | instance-order | option Binding: medicationRequest Intent (required): The kind of medication order. | ||||
|    doNotPerform | ?!Σ | 0..1 | boolean | True if request is prohibiting action | ||||
|    medication[x] | Σ | 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 (EU core) [WIP]) | |||||||
|    subject | Σ | 1..1 | Reference(Patient (EU core)) | Who or group medication request is for | ||||
|    authoredOn | Σ | 1..1 | dateTime | When request was initially authored | ||||
|    requester | Σ | 1..1 | Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | Patient | RelatedPerson | Device) | Who/What requested the Request | ||||
|    reasonCode | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Reason or indication for this prescription Binding: Condition/Problem/DiagnosisCodes (example): A coded concept indicating why the medication was ordered. 
 | |||||
|    reasonReference | 0..* | Reference(Condition | Observation) | Condition or observation that supports this prescription | |||||
|    groupIdentifier | Σ | 0..1 | Identifier | Prescription this is part of. Not needed if a presciption includes only one prescribed item. | ||||
|    dosageInstruction | 0..* | Dosage | How the medication should be taken. | |||||
|     modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized | ||||
|     text | Σ | 0..1 | string | Free text dosage instructions | ||||
|     timing | Σ | 0..1 | Timing | Administration schedule | ||||
|      modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized | ||||
|      code | Σ | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | A code for the timing schedule. Binding: TimingAbbreviation (preferred): Code for a known / defined timing pattern. | ||||
|     route | Σ | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Route of administration 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. | ||||
|  Documentation for this format | ||||||||
| Path | Status | Usage | ValueSet | Version | Source | 
| MedicationRequest.status | Base | required | Medicationrequest status | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. | 
| MedicationRequest.intent | Base | required | Medication request intent | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. | 
| MedicationRequest.medication[x] | Base | example | SNOMED CT Medication Codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. | 
| MedicationRequest.reasonCode | Base | example | Condition/Problem/Diagnosis Codes | 📦4.0.1 | FHIR Std. | 
| MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.code | Base | preferred | TimingAbbreviation | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. | 
| MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.route | Base | example | SNOMED CT Route Codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. | 
| Id | Grade | Path(s) | Description | Expression | 
| dom-2 | error | MedicationRequest | If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources | contained.contained.empty() | 
| dom-3 | error | MedicationRequest | If 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-4 | error | MedicationRequest | If 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-5 | error | MedicationRequest | If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label | contained.meta.security.empty() | 
| dom-6 | best practice | MedicationRequest | A resource should have narrative for robust management | text.`div`.exists() | 
| ele-1 | error | **ALL** elements | All FHIR elements must have a @value or children | hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()) | 
| ext-1 | error | **ALL** extensions | Must have either extensions or value[x], not both | extension.exists() != value.exists() | 
Differential View
This structure is derived from MedicationRequest
| Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints    Filter:   | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|   MedicationRequest | 0..* | MedicationRequest | Ordering of medication for patient or group | |||||
|    Slices for extension | 0..* | Extension | Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url | |||||
|     extension:effectiveDosePeriod | 0..1 | Period | Period over which the medication should be taken. URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-MedicationRequest.effectiveDosePeriod | |||||
|     extension:renderedDosageInstruction | 0..1 | markdown | Full representation of the dosage instructions URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-MedicationRequest.renderedDosageInstruction | |||||
|    identifier | 0..* | Identifier | Prescription/prescribed item ID | |||||
|    status | 1..1 | code | Current state of the order | |||||
|    medication[x] | 1..1 | Medication to be taken | ||||||
|     medicationCodeableConcept | CodeableConcept | |||||||
|     medicationReference | Reference(Medication (EU core) [WIP]) | |||||||
|    subject | 1..1 | Reference(Patient (EU core)) | Who or group medication request is for | |||||
|    authoredOn | 1..1 | dateTime | When request was initially authored | |||||
|    requester | 1..1 | Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | Patient | RelatedPerson | Device) | Who/What requested the Request | |||||
|    reasonCode | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Reason or indication for this prescription Binding: Condition/Problem/DiagnosisCodes (example): A coded concept indicating why the medication was ordered. 
 | |||||
|    reasonReference | 0..* | Reference(Condition | Observation) | Condition or observation that supports this prescription | |||||
|    groupIdentifier | 0..1 | Identifier | Prescription this is part of. Not needed if a presciption includes only one prescribed item. | |||||
|    dosageInstruction | 0..* | Dosage | How the medication should be taken. | |||||
|     text | 0..1 | string | Free text dosage instructions | |||||
|     timing | 0..1 | Timing | Administration schedule | |||||
|      repeat | ||||||||
|       duration | 0..1 | decimal | Duration of the treatment | |||||
|       frequency | 0..1 | positiveInt | Frequency times per period | |||||
|       period | 0..1 | decimal | Duration of time over which repetitions are to occur | |||||
|       periodUnit | 0..1 | code | Unit of the period (e.g. day) | |||||
|      code | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | A code for the timing schedule. | |||||
|     route | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Route of administration | |||||
|     doseAndRate | ||||||||
|      Slices for dose[x] | 0..1 | Range, SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) | Amount of medication per dose Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this | |||||
|       dose[x]:doseQuantity | 0..1 | SimpleQuantity | Amount of medication per dose | |||||
|    dispenseRequest | ||||||||
|     Slices for extension | 0..* | Extension | Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url | |||||
|      extension:prescribedQuantity | 0..1 | Quantity | Overall amount of product prescribed, independent from the number of repeats. URL: https://profiles.ihe.net/PHARM/MPD/StructureDefinition/ihe-ext-medicationrequest-prescribedQuantity | |||||
|  Documentation for this format | ||||||||
| Path | Status | Usage | ValueSet | Version | Source | 
| MedicationRequest.reasonCode | Base | example | Condition/Problem/Diagnosis Codes | 📦4.0.1 | FHIR Std. | 
Snapshot View
| Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints    Filter:   | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|   MedicationRequest | 0..* | MedicationRequest | 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. 
 | |||||
|    text | 0..1 | Narrative | Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements | |||||
|    contained | 0..* | Resource | Contained, inline Resources | |||||
|    Slices for extension | 0..* | Extension | Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url | |||||
|     extension:effectiveDosePeriod | 0..1 | Period | Period over which the medication should be taken. URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-MedicationRequest.effectiveDosePeriod | |||||
|     extension:renderedDosageInstruction | 0..1 | markdown | Full representation of the dosage instructions URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/5.0/StructureDefinition/extension-MedicationRequest.renderedDosageInstruction | |||||
|    modifierExtension | ?! | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored | ||||
|    identifier | 0..* | Identifier | Prescription/prescribed item ID | |||||
|    status | ?!Σ | 1..1 | code | Current state of the order 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 | ?!Σ | 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 | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Type of medication usage Binding: medicationRequest Category Codes (example): A coded concept identifying the category of medication request. For example, where the medication is to be consumed or administered, or the type of medication treatment. | |||||
|    priority | Σ | 0..1 | code | routine | urgent | asap | stat Binding: RequestPriority (required): Identifies the level of importance to be assigned to actioning the request. | ||||
|    doNotPerform | ?!Σ | 0..1 | boolean | True if request is prohibiting action | ||||
|    reported[x] | Σ | 0..1 | Reported rather than primary record | |||||
|     reportedBoolean | boolean | |||||||
|     reportedReference | Reference(Patient | Practitioner | PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson | Organization) | |||||||
|    medication[x] | Σ | 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 (EU core) [WIP]) | |||||||
|    subject | Σ | 1..1 | Reference(Patient (EU core)) | Who or group medication request is for | ||||
|    encounter | 0..1 | Reference(Encounter) | Encounter created as part of encounter/admission/stay | |||||
|    supportingInformation | 0..* | Reference(Resource) | Information to support ordering of the medication | |||||
|    authoredOn | Σ | 1..1 | dateTime | When request was initially authored | ||||
|    requester | Σ | 1..1 | Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | Patient | RelatedPerson | Device) | 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 | 0..1 | Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole) | Person who entered the request | |||||
|    reasonCode | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Reason or indication for this prescription Binding: Condition/Problem/DiagnosisCodes (example): A coded concept indicating why the medication was ordered. 
 | |||||
|    reasonReference | 0..* | Reference(Condition | Observation) | Condition or observation that supports this prescription | |||||
|    instantiatesCanonical | Σ | 0..* | canonical() | Instantiates FHIR protocol or definition | ||||
|    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 | Prescription this is part of. Not needed if a presciption includes only one prescribed item. | ||||
|    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 | 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 | ||||
|     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 | Σ | 0..1 | Timing | Administration schedule | ||||
|      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 | ΣC | 0..1 | Element | When the event is to occur Constraints: tim-1, tim-2, tim-4, tim-5, tim-6, tim-7, tim-8, tim-9, tim-10 | ||||
|       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 | Duration of the treatment | ||||
|       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 | Σ | 0..1 | positiveInt | Frequency times per period | ||||
|       frequencyMax | Σ | 0..1 | positiveInt | Event occurs up to frequencyMax times per period | ||||
|       period | Σ | 0..1 | decimal | Duration of time over which repetitions are to occur | ||||
|       periodMax | Σ | 0..1 | decimal | Upper limit of period (3-4 hours) | ||||
|       periodUnit | Σ | 0..1 | code | Unit of the period (e.g. day) 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 | A code for the timing schedule. Binding: TimingAbbreviation (preferred): Code for a known / defined timing pattern. | ||||
|     asNeeded[x] | Σ | 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 | Σ | 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 | Σ | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Route of administration 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 | Σ | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Technique for administering medication Binding: SNOMEDCTAdministrationMethodCodes (example): A coded concept describing the technique by which the medicine is administered. | ||||
|     doseAndRate | Σ | 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. | ||||
|      Slices for dose[x] | Σ | 0..1 | Amount of medication per dose Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this | |||||
|       doseRange | Range | |||||||
|       doseQuantity | Quantity(SimpleQuantity) | |||||||
|       dose[x]:doseQuantity | Σ | 0..1 | SimpleQuantity | Amount of medication per dose | ||||
|      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(4.0.1) | Upper limit on medication per administration | ||||
|     maxDosePerLifetime | Σ | 0..1 | SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) | Upper limit on medication per lifetime of the patient | ||||
|    dispenseRequest | 0..1 | BackboneElement | Medication supply authorization | |||||
|     id | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
|     Slices for extension | 0..* | Extension | Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url | |||||
|      extension:prescribedQuantity | 0..1 | Quantity | Overall amount of product prescribed, independent from the number of repeats. URL: https://profiles.ihe.net/PHARM/MPD/StructureDefinition/ihe-ext-medicationrequest-prescribedQuantity | |||||
|     modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized | ||||
|     initialFill | 0..1 | BackboneElement | First fill details | |||||
|      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 | ||||
|      quantity | 0..1 | SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) | First fill quantity | |||||
|      duration | 0..1 | Duration | First fill duration | |||||
|     dispenseInterval | 0..1 | Duration | Minimum period of time between dispenses | |||||
|     validityPeriod | 0..1 | Period | Time period supply is authorized for | |||||
|     numberOfRepeatsAllowed | 0..1 | unsignedInt | Number of refills authorized | |||||
|     quantity | 0..1 | SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) | Amount of medication to supply per dispense | |||||
|     expectedSupplyDuration | 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 | |||||
|  Documentation for this format | ||||||||
| Path | Status | Usage | ValueSet | Version | Source | 
| MedicationRequest.language | Base | preferred | Common Languages | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. | 
| MedicationRequest.status | Base | required | Medicationrequest status | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. | 
| MedicationRequest.statusReason | Base | example | Medication request status reason codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. | 
| MedicationRequest.intent | Base | required | Medication request intent | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. | 
| MedicationRequest.category | Base | example | Medication request category codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. | 
| MedicationRequest.priority | Base | required | Request priority | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. | 
| MedicationRequest.medication[x] | Base | example | SNOMED CT Medication Codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. | 
| MedicationRequest.performerType | Base | example | Procedure Performer Role Codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. | 
| MedicationRequest.reasonCode | Base | example | Condition/Problem/Diagnosis Codes | 📦4.0.1 | FHIR Std. | 
| MedicationRequest.courseOfTherapyType | Base | example | Medication request course of therapy codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. | 
| MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.additionalInstruction | Base | example | SNOMED CT Additional Dosage Instructions | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. | 
| MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeat.durationUnit | Base | required | UnitsOfTime | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. | 
| MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeat.periodUnit | Base | required | UnitsOfTime | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. | 
| MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeat.dayOfWeek | Base | required | DaysOfWeek | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. | 
| MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeat.when | Base | required | EventTiming | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. | 
| MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.code | Base | preferred | TimingAbbreviation | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. | 
| MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.asNeeded[x] | Base | example | SNOMED CT Medication As Needed Reason Codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. | 
| MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.site | Base | example | SNOMED CT Anatomical Structure for Administration Site Codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. | 
| MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.route | Base | example | SNOMED CT Route Codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. | 
| MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.method | Base | example | SNOMED CT Administration Method Codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. | 
| MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.doseAndRate.type | Base | example | DoseAndRateType | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. | 
| MedicationRequest.substitution.allowed[x] | Base | example | ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode | 📦3.0.0 | THO v6.5 | 
| MedicationRequest.substitution.reason | Base | example | SubstanceAdminSubstitutionReason | 📦3.0.0 | THO v6.5 | 
| Id | Grade | Path(s) | Description | Expression | 
| dom-2 | error | MedicationRequest | If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources | contained.contained.empty() | 
| dom-3 | error | MedicationRequest | If 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-4 | error | MedicationRequest | If 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-5 | error | MedicationRequest | If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label | contained.meta.security.empty() | 
| dom-6 | best practice | MedicationRequest | A resource should have narrative for robust management | text.`div`.exists() | 
| ele-1 | error | **ALL** elements | All FHIR elements must have a @value or children | hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()) | 
| ext-1 | error | **ALL** extensions | Must have either extensions or value[x], not both | extension.exists() != value.exists() | 
| tim-1 | error | MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeat | if there's a duration, there needs to be duration units | duration.empty() or durationUnit.exists() | 
| tim-2 | error | MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeat | if there's a period, there needs to be period units | period.empty() or periodUnit.exists() | 
| tim-4 | error | MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeat | duration SHALL be a non-negative value | duration.exists() implies duration >= 0 | 
| tim-5 | error | MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeat | period SHALL be a non-negative value | period.exists() implies period >= 0 | 
| tim-6 | error | MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeat | If there's a periodMax, there must be a period | periodMax.empty() or period.exists() | 
| tim-7 | error | MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeat | If there's a durationMax, there must be a duration | durationMax.empty() or duration.exists() | 
| tim-8 | error | MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeat | If there's a countMax, there must be a count | countMax.empty() or count.exists() | 
| tim-9 | error | MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeat | If 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-10 | error | MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeat | If there's a timeOfDay, there cannot be a when, or vice versa | timeOfDay.empty() or when.empty() | 
This structure is derived from MedicationRequest
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Mandatory: 2 elements
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