Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
MedicationRequest			MedicationRequest	This profile also imposes the profile MedicationRequest (IPS) (2.0.0)
identifier		0..*	Identifier	Prescription/prescribed item ID
status		1..1	code	Current state of the order
Slices for medication[x]		1..1	CodeableConcept, Reference(Medication)	Medication to be taken Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
medication[x]:medicationReference		0..1	Reference(Medication (EPS))	Medication to be taken
subject		1..1	Reference(Patient (EU PS))	Who or group medication request is for
authoredOn		1..1	dateTime	When request was initially authored
requester		1..1	Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | Patient | RelatedPerson | Device)	Who/What requested the Request
reasonCode		0..*	CodeableConcept	Reason or indication for this prescription
reasonReference		0..*	Reference(Condition | Observation)	Condition or observation that supports this prescription
groupIdentifier		0..1	Identifier	Prescription this is part of
dosageInstruction		0..*	Dosage	How the medication should be taken.
text		0..1	string	Free text dosage instructions
timing		0..1	Timing	Administration schedule
repeat
duration		0..1	decimal	Duration of the treatment
frequency		0..1	positiveInt	Frequency times per period
period		0..1	decimal	Duration of time over which repetitions are to occur
periodUnit		0..1	code	Unit of the period (e.g. day)
code		0..1	CodeableConcept	A code for the timing schedule.
route		0..1	CodeableConcept	Route of administration
doseAndRate
Slices for dose[x]		0..1	Range, SimpleQuantity	Amount of medication per dose Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
dose[x]:doseQuantity		0..1	SimpleQuantity	A fixed quantity (no comparator)
dispenseRequest		1..1	BackboneElement	Medication supply authorization
quantity		1..1	SimpleQuantity	Amount of medication to supply per dispense
substitution
Slices for allowed[x]		1..1	CodeableConcept	Whether substitution is allowed or not Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
allowed[x]:allowedCodeableConcept		1..1	CodeableConcept	Whether substitution is allowed or not
Documentation for this format

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
MedicationRequest		0..*	MedicationRequest	Ordering of medication for patient or group This profile also imposes the profile MedicationRequest (IPS) (2.0.0) dom-2: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources dom-3: 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 dom-4: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated dom-5: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label dom-6: A resource should have narrative for robust management
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
identifier		0..*	Identifier	Prescription/prescribed item ID ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
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. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
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. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
doNotPerform	?!Σ	0..1	boolean	True if request is prohibiting action ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
Slices for medication[x]	Σ	1..1		Medication to be taken Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this Binding: SNOMEDCTMedicationCodes (example): A coded concept identifying substance or product that can be ordered. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
medicationCodeableConcept			CodeableConcept
medicationReference			Reference(Medication)
medication[x]:medicationReference	Σ	0..1	Reference(Medication (EPS))	Medication to be taken ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
subject	Σ	1..1	Reference(Patient (EU PS))	Who or group medication request is for ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
authoredOn	Σ	1..1	dateTime	When request was initially authored ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
requester	Σ	1..1	Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | Patient | RelatedPerson | Device)	Who/What requested the Request ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
reasonCode		0..*	CodeableConcept	Reason or indication for this prescription Binding: Condition/Problem/DiagnosisCodes (example): A coded concept indicating why the medication was ordered. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
reasonReference		0..*	Reference(Condition | Observation)	Condition or observation that supports this prescription ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
groupIdentifier	Σ	0..1	Identifier	Prescription this is part of ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
dosageInstruction		0..*	Dosage	How the medication should be taken. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
text	Σ	0..1	string	Free text dosage instructions ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
timing	Σ	0..1	Timing	Administration schedule ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
code	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	A code for the timing schedule. Binding: TimingAbbreviation (preferred): Code for a known / defined timing pattern. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
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. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
dispenseRequest		1..1	BackboneElement	Medication supply authorization ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
quantity		1..1	SimpleQuantity	Amount of medication to supply per dispense ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet	URI
MedicationRequest.status	required	medicationrequest Status http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medicationrequest-status|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.intent	required	medicationRequest Intent http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medicationrequest-intent|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.medication[x]	example	SNOMEDCTMedicationCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medication-codes from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.reasonCode	example	Condition/Problem/DiagnosisCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/condition-code from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.code	preferred	TimingAbbreviation http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/timing-abbreviation from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.route	example	SNOMEDCTRouteCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/route-codes from the FHIR Standard

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Details	Requirements
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()

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
MedicationRequest		0..*	MedicationRequest	Ordering of medication for patient or group This profile also imposes the profile MedicationRequest (IPS) (2.0.0)
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 Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
text		0..1	Narrative	Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
contained		0..*	Resource	Contained, inline Resources
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
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)
Slices for medication[x]	Σ	1..1		Medication to be taken Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this Binding: SNOMEDCTMedicationCodes (example): A coded concept identifying substance or product that can be ordered.
medicationCodeableConcept			CodeableConcept
medicationReference			Reference(Medication)
medication[x]:medicationReference	Σ	0..1	Reference(Medication (EPS))	Medication to be taken
subject	Σ	1..1	Reference(Patient (EU PS))	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
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 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	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	C	0..1	SimpleQuantity	A fixed quantity (no comparator) qty-3: If a code for the unit is present, the system SHALL also be present sqty-1: The comparator is not used on a 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		1..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
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	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		1..1	SimpleQuantity	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
Slices for allowed[x]		1..1	CodeableConcept	Whether substitution is allowed or not Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this Binding: ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode (example): Identifies the type of substitution allowed.
allowed[x]:allowedCodeableConcept		1..1	CodeableConcept	Whether substitution is allowed or not Binding: ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode (example): Identifies the type of substitution allowed.
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

Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet	URI
MedicationRequest.language	preferred	CommonLanguages http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages from the FHIR Standard Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
MedicationRequest.status	required	medicationrequest Status http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medicationrequest-status|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.statusReason	example	medicationRequest Status Reason Codes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medicationrequest-status-reason from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.intent	required	medicationRequest Intent http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medicationrequest-intent|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.category	example	medicationRequest Category Codes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medicationrequest-category from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.priority	required	RequestPriority http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/request-priority|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.medication[x]	example	SNOMEDCTMedicationCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medication-codes from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.performerType	example	ProcedurePerformerRoleCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/performer-role from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.reasonCode	example	Condition/Problem/DiagnosisCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/condition-code from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.courseOfTherapyType	example	medicationRequest Course of Therapy Codes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medicationrequest-course-of-therapy from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.additionalInstruction	example	SNOMEDCTAdditionalDosageInstructions http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/additional-instruction-codes from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeat.durationUnit	required	UnitsOfTime http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/units-of-time|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeat.periodUnit	required	UnitsOfTime http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/units-of-time|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeat.dayOfWeek	required	DaysOfWeek http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/days-of-week|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeat.when	required	EventTiming http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/event-timing|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.code	preferred	TimingAbbreviation http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/timing-abbreviation from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.asNeeded[x]	example	SNOMEDCTMedicationAsNeededReasonCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medication-as-needed-reason from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.site	example	SNOMEDCTAnatomicalStructureForAdministrationSiteCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/approach-site-codes from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.route	example	SNOMEDCTRouteCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/route-codes from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.method	example	SNOMEDCTAdministrationMethodCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/administration-method-codes from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.doseAndRate.type	example	DoseAndRateType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/dose-rate-type from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.substitution.allowed[x]	example	ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode
MedicationRequest.substitution.allowed[x]:allowedCodeableConcept	example	ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode
MedicationRequest.substitution.reason	example	SubstanceAdminSubstitutionReason http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-SubstanceAdminSubstitutionReason

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Details	Requirements
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()
qty-3	error	MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.doseAndRate.dose[x]:doseQuantity	If a code for the unit is present, the system SHALL also be present : code.empty() or system.exists()
sqty-1	error	MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.doseAndRate.dose[x]:doseQuantity	The comparator is not used on a SimpleQuantity : comparator.empty()
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()

Summary

Mandatory: 4 elements(1 nested mandatory element)

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

• Medication (EPS) (http://hl7.eu/fhir/eps/StructureDefinition/Medication-eu-eps)
• Patient (EU PS) (http://hl7.eu/fhir/eps/StructureDefinition/patient-eu-eps)
• SimpleQuantity (http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/SimpleQuantity)

Slices

This structure defines the following Slices:

• The element 1 is sliced based on the value of MedicationRequest.medication[x]
• The element 1 is sliced based on the value of MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.doseAndRate.dose[x]
• The element 1 is sliced based on the value of MedicationRequest.substitution.allowed[x]

Maturity: 1

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
MedicationRequest			MedicationRequest	This profile also imposes the profile MedicationRequest (IPS) (2.0.0)
identifier		0..*	Identifier	Prescription/prescribed item ID
status		1..1	code	Current state of the order
Slices for medication[x]		1..1	CodeableConcept, Reference(Medication)	Medication to be taken Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
medication[x]:medicationReference		0..1	Reference(Medication (EPS))	Medication to be taken
subject		1..1	Reference(Patient (EU PS))	Who or group medication request is for
authoredOn		1..1	dateTime	When request was initially authored
requester		1..1	Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | Patient | RelatedPerson | Device)	Who/What requested the Request
reasonCode		0..*	CodeableConcept	Reason or indication for this prescription
reasonReference		0..*	Reference(Condition | Observation)	Condition or observation that supports this prescription
groupIdentifier		0..1	Identifier	Prescription this is part of
dosageInstruction		0..*	Dosage	How the medication should be taken.
text		0..1	string	Free text dosage instructions
timing		0..1	Timing	Administration schedule
repeat
duration		0..1	decimal	Duration of the treatment
frequency		0..1	positiveInt	Frequency times per period
period		0..1	decimal	Duration of time over which repetitions are to occur
periodUnit		0..1	code	Unit of the period (e.g. day)
code		0..1	CodeableConcept	A code for the timing schedule.
route		0..1	CodeableConcept	Route of administration
doseAndRate
Slices for dose[x]		0..1	Range, SimpleQuantity	Amount of medication per dose Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
dose[x]:doseQuantity		0..1	SimpleQuantity	A fixed quantity (no comparator)
dispenseRequest		1..1	BackboneElement	Medication supply authorization
quantity		1..1	SimpleQuantity	Amount of medication to supply per dispense
substitution
Slices for allowed[x]		1..1	CodeableConcept	Whether substitution is allowed or not Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
allowed[x]:allowedCodeableConcept		1..1	CodeableConcept	Whether substitution is allowed or not
Documentation for this format

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
MedicationRequest		0..*	MedicationRequest	Ordering of medication for patient or group This profile also imposes the profile MedicationRequest (IPS) (2.0.0) dom-2: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources dom-3: 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 dom-4: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated dom-5: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label dom-6: A resource should have narrative for robust management
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
identifier		0..*	Identifier	Prescription/prescribed item ID ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
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. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
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. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
doNotPerform	?!Σ	0..1	boolean	True if request is prohibiting action ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
Slices for medication[x]	Σ	1..1		Medication to be taken Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this Binding: SNOMEDCTMedicationCodes (example): A coded concept identifying substance or product that can be ordered. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
medicationCodeableConcept			CodeableConcept
medicationReference			Reference(Medication)
medication[x]:medicationReference	Σ	0..1	Reference(Medication (EPS))	Medication to be taken ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
subject	Σ	1..1	Reference(Patient (EU PS))	Who or group medication request is for ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
authoredOn	Σ	1..1	dateTime	When request was initially authored ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
requester	Σ	1..1	Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | Patient | RelatedPerson | Device)	Who/What requested the Request ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
reasonCode		0..*	CodeableConcept	Reason or indication for this prescription Binding: Condition/Problem/DiagnosisCodes (example): A coded concept indicating why the medication was ordered. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
reasonReference		0..*	Reference(Condition | Observation)	Condition or observation that supports this prescription ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
groupIdentifier	Σ	0..1	Identifier	Prescription this is part of ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
dosageInstruction		0..*	Dosage	How the medication should be taken. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
text	Σ	0..1	string	Free text dosage instructions ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
timing	Σ	0..1	Timing	Administration schedule ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
code	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	A code for the timing schedule. Binding: TimingAbbreviation (preferred): Code for a known / defined timing pattern. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
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. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
dispenseRequest		1..1	BackboneElement	Medication supply authorization ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
quantity		1..1	SimpleQuantity	Amount of medication to supply per dispense ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet	URI
MedicationRequest.status	required	medicationrequest Status http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medicationrequest-status|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.intent	required	medicationRequest Intent http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medicationrequest-intent|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.medication[x]	example	SNOMEDCTMedicationCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medication-codes from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.reasonCode	example	Condition/Problem/DiagnosisCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/condition-code from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.code	preferred	TimingAbbreviation http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/timing-abbreviation from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.route	example	SNOMEDCTRouteCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/route-codes from the FHIR Standard

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Details	Requirements
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()

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
MedicationRequest		0..*	MedicationRequest	Ordering of medication for patient or group This profile also imposes the profile MedicationRequest (IPS) (2.0.0)
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 Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
text		0..1	Narrative	Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
contained		0..*	Resource	Contained, inline Resources
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
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)
Slices for medication[x]	Σ	1..1		Medication to be taken Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this Binding: SNOMEDCTMedicationCodes (example): A coded concept identifying substance or product that can be ordered.
medicationCodeableConcept			CodeableConcept
medicationReference			Reference(Medication)
medication[x]:medicationReference	Σ	0..1	Reference(Medication (EPS))	Medication to be taken
subject	Σ	1..1	Reference(Patient (EU PS))	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
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 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	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	C	0..1	SimpleQuantity	A fixed quantity (no comparator) qty-3: If a code for the unit is present, the system SHALL also be present sqty-1: The comparator is not used on a 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		1..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
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	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		1..1	SimpleQuantity	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
Slices for allowed[x]		1..1	CodeableConcept	Whether substitution is allowed or not Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this Binding: ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode (example): Identifies the type of substitution allowed.
allowed[x]:allowedCodeableConcept		1..1	CodeableConcept	Whether substitution is allowed or not Binding: ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode (example): Identifies the type of substitution allowed.
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

Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet	URI
MedicationRequest.language	preferred	CommonLanguages http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages from the FHIR Standard Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
MedicationRequest.status	required	medicationrequest Status http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medicationrequest-status|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.statusReason	example	medicationRequest Status Reason Codes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medicationrequest-status-reason from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.intent	required	medicationRequest Intent http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medicationrequest-intent|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.category	example	medicationRequest Category Codes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medicationrequest-category from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.priority	required	RequestPriority http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/request-priority|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.medication[x]	example	SNOMEDCTMedicationCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medication-codes from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.performerType	example	ProcedurePerformerRoleCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/performer-role from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.reasonCode	example	Condition/Problem/DiagnosisCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/condition-code from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.courseOfTherapyType	example	medicationRequest Course of Therapy Codes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medicationrequest-course-of-therapy from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.additionalInstruction	example	SNOMEDCTAdditionalDosageInstructions http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/additional-instruction-codes from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeat.durationUnit	required	UnitsOfTime http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/units-of-time|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeat.periodUnit	required	UnitsOfTime http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/units-of-time|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeat.dayOfWeek	required	DaysOfWeek http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/days-of-week|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.repeat.when	required	EventTiming http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/event-timing|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.timing.code	preferred	TimingAbbreviation http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/timing-abbreviation from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.asNeeded[x]	example	SNOMEDCTMedicationAsNeededReasonCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medication-as-needed-reason from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.site	example	SNOMEDCTAnatomicalStructureForAdministrationSiteCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/approach-site-codes from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.route	example	SNOMEDCTRouteCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/route-codes from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.method	example	SNOMEDCTAdministrationMethodCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/administration-method-codes from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.doseAndRate.type	example	DoseAndRateType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/dose-rate-type from the FHIR Standard
MedicationRequest.substitution.allowed[x]	example	ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode
MedicationRequest.substitution.allowed[x]:allowedCodeableConcept	example	ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode
MedicationRequest.substitution.reason	example	SubstanceAdminSubstitutionReason http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-SubstanceAdminSubstitutionReason

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Details	Requirements
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()
qty-3	error	MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.doseAndRate.dose[x]:doseQuantity	If a code for the unit is present, the system SHALL also be present : code.empty() or system.exists()
sqty-1	error	MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.doseAndRate.dose[x]:doseQuantity	The comparator is not used on a SimpleQuantity : comparator.empty()
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()

Summary

Mandatory: 4 elements(1 nested mandatory element)

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

• Medication (EPS) (http://hl7.eu/fhir/eps/StructureDefinition/Medication-eu-eps)
• Patient (EU PS) (http://hl7.eu/fhir/eps/StructureDefinition/patient-eu-eps)
• SimpleQuantity (http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/SimpleQuantity)

Slices

This structure defines the following Slices:

• The element 1 is sliced based on the value of MedicationRequest.medication[x]
• The element 1 is sliced based on the value of MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.doseAndRate.dose[x]
• The element 1 is sliced based on the value of MedicationRequest.substitution.allowed[x]

Maturity: 1