PanCareSurPass Project HL7 FHIR Implementation Guide
1.0.0 - release 150

PanCareSurPass Project HL7 FHIR Implementation Guide, published by PanCareSurPass Project. This guide is not an authorized publication; it is the continuous build for version 1.0.0 built by the FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) CI Build. This version is based on the current content of https://github.com/hl7-eu/pcsp/ and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions

Resource Profile: MedicationStatement: Chemotherapy

Official URL: http://hl7.eu/fhir/ig/pcsp/StructureDefinition/MedicationStatement-eu-pcsp Version: 1.0.0
Active as of 2025-10-16 Computable Name: MedicationStatementPcsp

This profile defines how to represent MedicationStatement in FHIR for describing minimal information about provided medications for the purpose of the PanCareSurPass project.

Usages:

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Formal Views of Profile Content

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

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. MedicationStatement 0..* MedicationStatement Record of medication being taken by a patient
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... status ?!Σ 1..1 code active | completed | entered-in-error | intended | stopped | on-hold | unknown |not-taken
Binding: Medication Status Codes (required): A coded concept indicating the current status of a MedicationStatement.
Example general: completed
.... medicationCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
.... medicationReference Reference(Medication)
.... medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept What medication was taken
Binding: SNOMEDCTMedicationCodes (example): A coded concept identifying the substance or product being taken.
Example general: {"coding":[{"system":"http://www.whocc.no/atc","code":"H02","display":"CORTICOSTEROIDS FOR SYSTEMIC USE"}]}
... subject Σ 1..1 Reference(Patient | Group) Who is/was taking the medication
... reasonReference S 0..* Reference(Condition: Primary Cancer) Required if related to chemotherapy treatments

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Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
MedicationStatement.​status Base required Medication status codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationStatement.​medication[x] Base example SNOMED CT Medication Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationStatement.​medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept Base example SNOMED CT Medication Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error MedicationStatement If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error MedicationStatement 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 MedicationStatement 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 MedicationStatement If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice MedicationStatement 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 MedicationStatement

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. MedicationStatement MedicationStatement
... status 1..1 code active | completed | entered-in-error | intended | stopped | on-hold | unknown |not-taken
Example general: completed
... Slices for medication[x] 1..1 CodeableConcept, Reference(Medication) What medication was taken
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
.... medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept 0..1 CodeableConcept What medication was taken
Example general: {"coding":[{"system":"http://www.whocc.no/atc","code":"H02","display":"CORTICOSTEROIDS FOR SYSTEMIC USE"}]}
... reasonReference S 0..* Reference(Condition: Primary Cancer) Required if related to chemotherapy treatments
.... timing
..... repeat
...... Slices for bounds[x] 0..1 Duration, Range, Period Length/Range of lengths, or (Start and/or end) limits
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
....... bounds[x]:boundsDuration 0..1 Duration Length/Range of lengths, or (Start and/or end) limits.
...... count 0..1 positiveInt Number of administration
.... route 0..1 CodeableConcept How drug should enter body
Example general: {"coding":[{"system":"https://standardterms.edqm.eu","code":"20042000","display":"Intrathecal use"}]}

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NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. MedicationStatement 0..* MedicationStatement Record of medication being taken by a patient
... 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
... 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
... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier Σ 0..* Identifier External identifier
... basedOn Σ 0..* Reference(MedicationRequest | CarePlan | ServiceRequest) Fulfils plan, proposal or order
... partOf Σ 0..* Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Observation) Part of referenced event
... status ?!Σ 1..1 code active | completed | entered-in-error | intended | stopped | on-hold | unknown |not-taken
Binding: Medication Status Codes (required): A coded concept indicating the current status of a MedicationStatement.
Example general: completed
... statusReason 0..* CodeableConcept Reason for current status
Binding: SNOMEDCTDrugTherapyStatusCodes (example): A coded concept indicating the reason for the status of the statement.
... category Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept Type of medication usage
Binding: Medication usage category codes (preferred): A coded concept identifying where the medication included in the MedicationStatement is expected to be consumed or administered.
... Slices for medication[x] Σ 1..1 What medication was taken
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
Binding: SNOMEDCTMedicationCodes (example): A coded concept identifying the substance or product being taken.
.... medicationCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
.... medicationReference Reference(Medication)
.... medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept What medication was taken
Binding: SNOMEDCTMedicationCodes (example): A coded concept identifying the substance or product being taken.
Example general: {"coding":[{"system":"http://www.whocc.no/atc","code":"H02","display":"CORTICOSTEROIDS FOR SYSTEMIC USE"}]}
... subject Σ 1..1 Reference(Patient | Group) Who is/was taking the medication
... context Σ 0..1 Reference(Encounter | EpisodeOfCare) Encounter / Episode associated with MedicationStatement
... effective[x] Σ 0..1 The date/time or interval when the medication is/was/will be taken
.... effectiveDateTime dateTime
.... effectivePeriod Period
... dateAsserted Σ 0..1 dateTime When the statement was asserted?
... informationSource 0..1 Reference(Patient | Practitioner | PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson | Organization) Person or organization that provided the information about the taking of this medication
... derivedFrom 0..* Reference(Resource) Additional supporting information
... reasonCode 0..* CodeableConcept Reason for why the medication is being/was taken
Binding: Condition/Problem/DiagnosisCodes (example): A coded concept identifying why the medication is being taken.
... reasonReference S 0..* Reference(Condition: Primary Cancer) Required if related to chemotherapy treatments
... note 0..* Annotation Further information about the statement
... dosage 0..* Dosage Details of how medication is/was taken or should be taken
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... sequence Σ 0..1 integer The order of the dosage instructions
.... text Σ 0..1 string Free text dosage instructions e.g. SIG
.... additionalInstruction Σ 0..* CodeableConcept Supplemental instruction or warnings to the patient - e.g. "with meals", "may cause drowsiness"
Binding: SNOMEDCTAdditionalDosageInstructions (example): A coded concept identifying additional instructions such as "take with water" or "avoid operating heavy machinery".
.... patientInstruction Σ 0..1 string Patient or consumer oriented instructions
.... timing Σ 0..1 Timing When medication should be administered
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
..... event Σ 0..* dateTime When the event occurs
..... repeat 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
...... Slices for bounds[x] Σ 0..1 Length/Range of lengths, or (Start and/or end) limits
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
....... boundsDuration Duration
....... boundsRange Range
....... boundsPeriod Period
....... bounds[x]:boundsDuration Σ 0..1 Duration Length/Range of lengths, or (Start and/or end) limits.
...... count Σ 0..1 positiveInt Number of administration
...... countMax Σ 0..1 positiveInt Maximum number of times to repeat
...... duration Σ 0..1 decimal How long when it happens
...... durationMax Σ 0..1 decimal How long when it happens (Max)
...... durationUnit Σ 0..1 code s | min | h | d | wk | mo | a - unit of time (UCUM)
Binding: UnitsOfTime (required): A unit of time (units from UCUM).
...... frequency Σ 0..1 positiveInt Event occurs frequency times per period
...... frequencyMax Σ 0..1 positiveInt Event occurs up to frequencyMax times per period
...... period Σ 0..1 decimal Event occurs frequency times per period
...... periodMax Σ 0..1 decimal Upper limit of period (3-4 hours)
...... periodUnit 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).
...... dayOfWeek Σ 0..* code mon | tue | wed | thu | fri | sat | sun
Binding: DaysOfWeek (required)
...... timeOfDay Σ 0..* time Time of day for action
...... when Σ 0..* code Code for time period of occurrence
Binding: EventTiming (required): Real world event relating to the schedule.
...... offset Σ 0..1 unsignedInt Minutes from event (before or after)
..... code Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept BID | TID | QID | AM | PM | QD | QOD | +
Binding: TimingAbbreviation (preferred): Code for a known / defined timing pattern.
.... asNeeded[x] 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 How drug should enter body
Binding: SNOMEDCTRouteCodes (example): A coded concept describing the route or physiological path of administration of a therapeutic agent into or onto the body of a subject.
Example general: {"coding":[{"system":"https://standardterms.edqm.eu","code":"20042000","display":"Intrathecal use"}]}
.... 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.
..... dose[x] Σ 0..1 Amount of medication per dose
...... doseRange Range
...... doseQuantity Quantity(SimpleQuantity)
..... rate[x] Σ 0..1 Amount of medication per unit of time
...... rateRatio Ratio
...... rateRange Range
...... rateQuantity Quantity(SimpleQuantity)
.... maxDosePerPeriod Σ 0..1 Ratio Upper limit on medication per unit of time
.... maxDosePerAdministration Σ 0..1 SimpleQuantity(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

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Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
MedicationStatement.​language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationStatement.​status Base required Medication status codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationStatement.​statusReason Base example SNOMED CT Drug Therapy Status codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationStatement.​category Base preferred Medication usage category codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationStatement.​medication[x] Base example SNOMED CT Medication Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationStatement.​medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept Base example SNOMED CT Medication Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationStatement.​reasonCode Base example Condition/Problem/Diagnosis Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationStatement.​dosage.additionalInstruction Base example SNOMED CT Additional Dosage Instructions 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationStatement.​dosage.timing.repeat.​durationUnit Base required UnitsOfTime 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationStatement.​dosage.timing.repeat.​periodUnit Base required UnitsOfTime 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationStatement.​dosage.timing.repeat.​dayOfWeek Base required DaysOfWeek 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationStatement.​dosage.timing.repeat.​when Base required EventTiming 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationStatement.​dosage.timing.code Base preferred TimingAbbreviation 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationStatement.​dosage.asNeeded[x] Base example SNOMED CT Medication As Needed Reason Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationStatement.​dosage.site Base example SNOMED CT Anatomical Structure for Administration Site Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationStatement.​dosage.route Base example SNOMED CT Route Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationStatement.​dosage.method Base example SNOMED CT Administration Method Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationStatement.​dosage.doseAndRate.type Base example DoseAndRateType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error MedicationStatement If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error MedicationStatement 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 MedicationStatement 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 MedicationStatement If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice MedicationStatement 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 MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat if there's a duration, there needs to be duration units duration.empty() or durationUnit.exists()
tim-2 error MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat if there's a period, there needs to be period units period.empty() or periodUnit.exists()
tim-4 error MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat duration SHALL be a non-negative value duration.exists() implies duration >= 0
tim-5 error MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat period SHALL be a non-negative value period.exists() implies period >= 0
tim-6 error MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat If there's a periodMax, there must be a period periodMax.empty() or period.exists()
tim-7 error MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat If there's a durationMax, there must be a duration durationMax.empty() or duration.exists()
tim-8 error MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat If there's a countMax, there must be a count countMax.empty() or count.exists()
tim-9 error MedicationStatement.dosage.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 MedicationStatement.dosage.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 MedicationStatement

Summary

Must-Support: 1 element

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

Slices

This structure defines the following Slices:

  • The element 1 is sliced based on the value of MedicationStatement.medication[x]
  • The element 1 is sliced based on the value of MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. MedicationStatement 0..* MedicationStatement Record of medication being taken by a patient
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... status ?!Σ 1..1 code active | completed | entered-in-error | intended | stopped | on-hold | unknown |not-taken
Binding: Medication Status Codes (required): A coded concept indicating the current status of a MedicationStatement.
Example general: completed
.... medicationCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
.... medicationReference Reference(Medication)
.... medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept What medication was taken
Binding: SNOMEDCTMedicationCodes (example): A coded concept identifying the substance or product being taken.
Example general: {"coding":[{"system":"http://www.whocc.no/atc","code":"H02","display":"CORTICOSTEROIDS FOR SYSTEMIC USE"}]}
... subject Σ 1..1 Reference(Patient | Group) Who is/was taking the medication
... reasonReference S 0..* Reference(Condition: Primary Cancer) Required if related to chemotherapy treatments

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
MedicationStatement.​status Base required Medication status codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationStatement.​medication[x] Base example SNOMED CT Medication Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationStatement.​medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept Base example SNOMED CT Medication Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error MedicationStatement If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error MedicationStatement 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 MedicationStatement 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 MedicationStatement If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice MedicationStatement 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 MedicationStatement

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. MedicationStatement MedicationStatement
... status 1..1 code active | completed | entered-in-error | intended | stopped | on-hold | unknown |not-taken
Example general: completed
... Slices for medication[x] 1..1 CodeableConcept, Reference(Medication) What medication was taken
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
.... medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept 0..1 CodeableConcept What medication was taken
Example general: {"coding":[{"system":"http://www.whocc.no/atc","code":"H02","display":"CORTICOSTEROIDS FOR SYSTEMIC USE"}]}
... reasonReference S 0..* Reference(Condition: Primary Cancer) Required if related to chemotherapy treatments
.... timing
..... repeat
...... Slices for bounds[x] 0..1 Duration, Range, Period Length/Range of lengths, or (Start and/or end) limits
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
....... bounds[x]:boundsDuration 0..1 Duration Length/Range of lengths, or (Start and/or end) limits.
...... count 0..1 positiveInt Number of administration
.... route 0..1 CodeableConcept How drug should enter body
Example general: {"coding":[{"system":"https://standardterms.edqm.eu","code":"20042000","display":"Intrathecal use"}]}

doco Documentation for this format

Snapshot View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. MedicationStatement 0..* MedicationStatement Record of medication being taken by a patient
... 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
... 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
... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier Σ 0..* Identifier External identifier
... basedOn Σ 0..* Reference(MedicationRequest | CarePlan | ServiceRequest) Fulfils plan, proposal or order
... partOf Σ 0..* Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Observation) Part of referenced event
... status ?!Σ 1..1 code active | completed | entered-in-error | intended | stopped | on-hold | unknown |not-taken
Binding: Medication Status Codes (required): A coded concept indicating the current status of a MedicationStatement.
Example general: completed
... statusReason 0..* CodeableConcept Reason for current status
Binding: SNOMEDCTDrugTherapyStatusCodes (example): A coded concept indicating the reason for the status of the statement.
... category Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept Type of medication usage
Binding: Medication usage category codes (preferred): A coded concept identifying where the medication included in the MedicationStatement is expected to be consumed or administered.
... Slices for medication[x] Σ 1..1 What medication was taken
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
Binding: SNOMEDCTMedicationCodes (example): A coded concept identifying the substance or product being taken.
.... medicationCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
.... medicationReference Reference(Medication)
.... medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept What medication was taken
Binding: SNOMEDCTMedicationCodes (example): A coded concept identifying the substance or product being taken.
Example general: {"coding":[{"system":"http://www.whocc.no/atc","code":"H02","display":"CORTICOSTEROIDS FOR SYSTEMIC USE"}]}
... subject Σ 1..1 Reference(Patient | Group) Who is/was taking the medication
... context Σ 0..1 Reference(Encounter | EpisodeOfCare) Encounter / Episode associated with MedicationStatement
... effective[x] Σ 0..1 The date/time or interval when the medication is/was/will be taken
.... effectiveDateTime dateTime
.... effectivePeriod Period
... dateAsserted Σ 0..1 dateTime When the statement was asserted?
... informationSource 0..1 Reference(Patient | Practitioner | PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson | Organization) Person or organization that provided the information about the taking of this medication
... derivedFrom 0..* Reference(Resource) Additional supporting information
... reasonCode 0..* CodeableConcept Reason for why the medication is being/was taken
Binding: Condition/Problem/DiagnosisCodes (example): A coded concept identifying why the medication is being taken.
... reasonReference S 0..* Reference(Condition: Primary Cancer) Required if related to chemotherapy treatments
... note 0..* Annotation Further information about the statement
... dosage 0..* Dosage Details of how medication is/was taken or should be taken
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... sequence Σ 0..1 integer The order of the dosage instructions
.... text Σ 0..1 string Free text dosage instructions e.g. SIG
.... additionalInstruction Σ 0..* CodeableConcept Supplemental instruction or warnings to the patient - e.g. "with meals", "may cause drowsiness"
Binding: SNOMEDCTAdditionalDosageInstructions (example): A coded concept identifying additional instructions such as "take with water" or "avoid operating heavy machinery".
.... patientInstruction Σ 0..1 string Patient or consumer oriented instructions
.... timing Σ 0..1 Timing When medication should be administered
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
..... event Σ 0..* dateTime When the event occurs
..... repeat 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
...... Slices for bounds[x] Σ 0..1 Length/Range of lengths, or (Start and/or end) limits
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
....... boundsDuration Duration
....... boundsRange Range
....... boundsPeriod Period
....... bounds[x]:boundsDuration Σ 0..1 Duration Length/Range of lengths, or (Start and/or end) limits.
...... count Σ 0..1 positiveInt Number of administration
...... countMax Σ 0..1 positiveInt Maximum number of times to repeat
...... duration Σ 0..1 decimal How long when it happens
...... durationMax Σ 0..1 decimal How long when it happens (Max)
...... durationUnit Σ 0..1 code s | min | h | d | wk | mo | a - unit of time (UCUM)
Binding: UnitsOfTime (required): A unit of time (units from UCUM).
...... frequency Σ 0..1 positiveInt Event occurs frequency times per period
...... frequencyMax Σ 0..1 positiveInt Event occurs up to frequencyMax times per period
...... period Σ 0..1 decimal Event occurs frequency times per period
...... periodMax Σ 0..1 decimal Upper limit of period (3-4 hours)
...... periodUnit 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).
...... dayOfWeek Σ 0..* code mon | tue | wed | thu | fri | sat | sun
Binding: DaysOfWeek (required)
...... timeOfDay Σ 0..* time Time of day for action
...... when Σ 0..* code Code for time period of occurrence
Binding: EventTiming (required): Real world event relating to the schedule.
...... offset Σ 0..1 unsignedInt Minutes from event (before or after)
..... code Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept BID | TID | QID | AM | PM | QD | QOD | +
Binding: TimingAbbreviation (preferred): Code for a known / defined timing pattern.
.... asNeeded[x] 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 How drug should enter body
Binding: SNOMEDCTRouteCodes (example): A coded concept describing the route or physiological path of administration of a therapeutic agent into or onto the body of a subject.
Example general: {"coding":[{"system":"https://standardterms.edqm.eu","code":"20042000","display":"Intrathecal use"}]}
.... 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.
..... dose[x] Σ 0..1 Amount of medication per dose
...... doseRange Range
...... doseQuantity Quantity(SimpleQuantity)
..... rate[x] Σ 0..1 Amount of medication per unit of time
...... rateRatio Ratio
...... rateRange Range
...... rateQuantity Quantity(SimpleQuantity)
.... maxDosePerPeriod Σ 0..1 Ratio Upper limit on medication per unit of time
.... maxDosePerAdministration Σ 0..1 SimpleQuantity(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

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
MedicationStatement.​language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationStatement.​status Base required Medication status codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationStatement.​statusReason Base example SNOMED CT Drug Therapy Status codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationStatement.​category Base preferred Medication usage category codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationStatement.​medication[x] Base example SNOMED CT Medication Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationStatement.​medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept Base example SNOMED CT Medication Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationStatement.​reasonCode Base example Condition/Problem/Diagnosis Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationStatement.​dosage.additionalInstruction Base example SNOMED CT Additional Dosage Instructions 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationStatement.​dosage.timing.repeat.​durationUnit Base required UnitsOfTime 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationStatement.​dosage.timing.repeat.​periodUnit Base required UnitsOfTime 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationStatement.​dosage.timing.repeat.​dayOfWeek Base required DaysOfWeek 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationStatement.​dosage.timing.repeat.​when Base required EventTiming 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationStatement.​dosage.timing.code Base preferred TimingAbbreviation 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationStatement.​dosage.asNeeded[x] Base example SNOMED CT Medication As Needed Reason Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationStatement.​dosage.site Base example SNOMED CT Anatomical Structure for Administration Site Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationStatement.​dosage.route Base example SNOMED CT Route Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationStatement.​dosage.method Base example SNOMED CT Administration Method Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationStatement.​dosage.doseAndRate.type Base example DoseAndRateType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error MedicationStatement If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error MedicationStatement 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 MedicationStatement 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 MedicationStatement If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice MedicationStatement 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 MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat if there's a duration, there needs to be duration units duration.empty() or durationUnit.exists()
tim-2 error MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat if there's a period, there needs to be period units period.empty() or periodUnit.exists()
tim-4 error MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat duration SHALL be a non-negative value duration.exists() implies duration >= 0
tim-5 error MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat period SHALL be a non-negative value period.exists() implies period >= 0
tim-6 error MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat If there's a periodMax, there must be a period periodMax.empty() or period.exists()
tim-7 error MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat If there's a durationMax, there must be a duration durationMax.empty() or duration.exists()
tim-8 error MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat If there's a countMax, there must be a count countMax.empty() or count.exists()
tim-9 error MedicationStatement.dosage.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 MedicationStatement.dosage.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 MedicationStatement

Summary

Must-Support: 1 element

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

Slices

This structure defines the following Slices:

  • The element 1 is sliced based on the value of MedicationStatement.medication[x]
  • The element 1 is sliced based on the value of MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]

 

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