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There are examples where a medication request may include the option of an oral dose or an Intravenous or Intramuscular dose. For example, "Ondansetron 8mg orally or IV twice a day as needed for nausea" or "Compazine® (prochlorperazine) 5-10mg PO or 25mg PR bid prn nausea or vomiting". In these cases, two medication requests would be created that could be grouped together. The decision on which dose and route of administration to use is based on the patient's condition at the time the dose is needed. ( src
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This extension applies to the Practitioner.qualification element and is used to represent Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) profession details (see Ahpra
for further information). This extension supports the inclusion of the Ahpra profession code and information about conditions, undertakings, reprimands and cautions in a qualification element instance representing a practitioner’s Ahpra profession.
Complex Extension: This extension applies to the Practitioner.qualification element and is used to represent Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) profession details (see Ahpra
for further information). This extension supports the inclusion of the Ahpra profession code and information about conditions, undertakings, reprimands and cautions in a qualification element instance representing a practitioner’s Ahpra profession.
This extension applies to the Practitioner.qualification element and is used to represent Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) registration details (see Ahpra
for further information). This extension supports the inclusion of the Ahpra profession code and information about division, speciality, registration status, endorsements and notations in a qualification element instance representing a practitioner’s Ahpra registration.
Complex Extension: This extension applies to the Practitioner.qualification element and is used to represent Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) registration details (see Ahpra
for further information). This extension supports the inclusion of the Ahpra profession code and information about division, speciality, registration status, endorsements and notations in a qualification element instance representing a practitioner’s Ahpra registration.
The codes SHALL be taken from For codes, see
Australian States and Territories
( required
to https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/australian-states-territories-2
)
This identifier profile defines an Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) registration number in an Australian context (see Ahpra
for further information).
The codes SHOULD be taken from For example codes, see
Indicator of Hypersensitivity or Intolerance to Substance http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/allergyintolerance-code|4.0.1
( preferred
to https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/indicator-hypersensitivity-intolerance-to-substance-2
)
The codes SHOULD be taken from For example codes, see
Adverse Reaction Agent http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/substance-code|4.0.1
( preferred
to https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/adverse-reaction-agent-1
)
The codes SHOULD be taken from For example codes, see
Adverse Reaction Clinical Manifestation http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/clinical-findings|4.0.1
( preferred
to https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/adverse-reaction-clinical-manifestation-1
)
The codes SHOULD be taken from For example codes, see
Route of Administration http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/route-codes|4.0.1
( preferred
to https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/route-of-administration-1
)
The codes SHOULD be taken from For example codes, see
Body Site http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/body-site|4.0.1
( preferred
to https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/body-site-1
)
The codes SHOULD be taken from For example codes, see
Body Site Relative Site Qualifier http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/bodystructure-relative-location|4.0.1
( preferred
to https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/body-site-relative-site-qualifier-1
)
The codes SHOULD be taken from For example codes, see
Clinical Condition http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/condition-code|4.0.1
( preferred
to https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/clinical-condition-1
)
This identifier profile defines a Contracted Service Provider (CSP) registration number in an Australian context (see My Health Record
for further information). A CSP registration number may be issued to organisations who wish to participate in the My Health Record and/or the Healthcare Identifiers Service as a CSP.
This definition supports sending the Centrelink Customer Reference Number (CRN) (also referred to as unique identifier number (UIN) in the Centrelink Confirmation eServices (CCeS)) as displayed on the individual's Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (see Services Australia
for further information). An individual's CRN is present as the primary identifier on different concession cards and is used to confirm concessions by most government agencies and utility providers.
This identifier profile defines an Australia Post Delivery Point Identifier (DPID) in an Australian context (see Australia Post
for further information). A DPID is a randomly generated, unique 8-digit number, allocated by Australia Post to an address. A DPID enables each delivery point in Australia to be uniquely identified.
The codes SHOULD be taken from
Evaluation Procedure http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/report-codes|4.0.1
( preferred
to https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/evaluation-procedure-1
)
The codes SHOULD be taken from For example codes, see
Clinical Finding http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/clinical-findings|4.0.1
( preferred
to https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/clinical-finding-1
)
For example codes, see
Evaluation Procedure http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/procedure-code|4.0.1
( example
to https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/evaluation-procedure-1
)
The codes SHOULD be taken from For example codes, see
Practitioner Role http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/participant-role|4.0.1
( preferred
to https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/practitioner-role-1
)
The codes SHOULD be taken from For example codes, see
Reason for Request http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/procedure-reason|4.0.1
( preferred
to https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/reason-for-request-1
)
For example codes, see
Evaluation Procedure http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes|4.0.1
( example
to https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/evaluation-procedure-1
)
The codes SHOULD be taken from For example codes, see
Clinical Finding http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medication-as-needed-reason|4.0.1
( preferred
to https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/clinical-finding-1
)
The codes SHOULD be taken from For example codes, see
Body Site http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/approach-site-codes|4.0.1
( preferred
to https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/body-site-1
)
This identifier profile defines a Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) number) in an Australian context. This definition supports sending an individual's state-based DVA file number as displayed on a Veteran Card
, i.e. a Gold, White, or Orange Card. A Veteran Card may be issued by DVA to eligible individuals to allowing access to specific goods and services at a concessional rate.
The codes SHOULD be taken from For example codes, see
Encounter Type http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-type|4.0.1
( preferred
to https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-type-1
)
The codes SHOULD be taken from For example codes, see
Service Type http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/service-type|4.0.1
( preferred
to https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/service-type-1
)
The codes SHOULD be taken from
Reason For Encounter http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-reason|4.0.1
( preferred
to https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/reason-for-encounter-1
)
Unless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from For example codes, see
Separation Mode http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-discharge-disposition|4.0.1
( extensible
to https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/separation-mode-1
)
Unless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from
Separation Mode
( extensible
to https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/separation-mode-1
)
This identifier profile defines a Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF) identifier in an Australian context. The PSMA G-NAF
is Australia’s authoritative, geocoded address file. A G-NAF identifier (sometimes referred to as G-NAF ID, or G-NAF PID, or GNAF ID, or address_detail_pid) identifies an address in the PSMA G-NAF.
This definition supports sending the Centrelink Customer Reference Number (CRN) (also referred to as unique identifier number (UIN) in the Centrelink Confirmation eServices (CCeS)) as displayed on the individual's Health Care Card (see Services Australia
for further information). An individual's CRN is present as the primary identifier on different concession cards and is used to confirm concessions by most government agencies and utility providers.
The codes SHOULD be taken from
Clinical Specialty http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/c80-practice-codes|4.0.1
( preferred
to https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/clinical-specialty-1
)
Unless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from The codes SHOULD be taken from
Common Languages in Australia http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages|4.0.1
( extensible
to https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/common-languages-australia-2
)
Unless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from
Common Languages in Australia
( extensible
to https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/common-languages-australia-2
)
This identifier profile defines a Healthcare Provider Identifier - Individual (HPI-I) in an Australian context (see Australian Digital Health Agency
for further information). An HPI-I is assigned under the HI Service to healthcare providers involved in providing patient care.
This identifier profile defines a Healthcare Provider Identifier – Organisation in an Australian context (see Australian Digital Health Agency
for further information). An HPI-O is assigned under the HI Service to an organisation (such as a hospital or medical clinic) where healthcare is provided.
This identifier profile defines an Individual Healthcare Identifier in an Australian context (see Australian Digital Health Agency
for further information). An IHI is assigned under the Healthcare Identifiers (HI) Service to a patient.
The codes SHOULD be taken from
Imaging Procedure http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/report-codes|4.0.1
( preferred
to https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/imaging-procedure-1
)
Unless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from The codes SHOULD be taken from
Imaging Anatomic Region Of Interest http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category|4.0.1
( extensible
to https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/imaging-anatomic-region-of-interest-1
)
The codes SHOULD be taken from For example codes, see
Imaging Procedure http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes|4.0.1
( preferred
to https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/imaging-procedure-1
)
Unless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from
Imaging Anatomic Region Of Interest
( extensible
to https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/imaging-anatomic-region-of-interest-1
)
The codes SHOULD be taken from For example codes, see
Reason Vaccine Not Administered http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/immunization-status-reason|4.0.1
( preferred
to https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/reason-vaccine-not-administered-3
)
The codes SHOULD be taken from For example codes, see
Immunisation Anatomical Site http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/immunization-site|4.0.1
( preferred
to https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/immunisation-anatomical-site-1
)
The codes SHOULD be taken from For example codes, see
Immunisation Route of Administration http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/immunization-route|4.0.1
( preferred
to https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/immunisation-route-of-administration-1
)
The codes SHOULD be taken from For example codes, see
Reason Vaccine Administered http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/immunization-reason|4.0.1
( preferred
to https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/reason-vaccine-administered-1
)
The codes SHOULD be taken from
Immunisation Anatomical Site
( preferred
to https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/immunisation-anatomical-site-1
)
The codes SHOULD be taken from
Reason Vaccine Administered
( preferred
to https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/reason-vaccine-administered-1
)
The codes SHOULD be taken from
Vaccination Target Disease
( preferred
to https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/vaccination-target-disease-1
)
Typically a local order identifier will be either a placer identifier
or a filler identifier
(sometimes known as filler order number). A placer identifier is an identifier for a request or group of requests where the identifier is issued by the entity making the request. A filler identifier is an identifier for a request or group of requests where the identifier is issued by the entity that produces the observations or fulfills the request.
Typically a local order identifier will be either a placer identifier
or a filler identifier
(sometimes known as filler order number). A placer identifier is an identifier for a request or group of requests where the identifier is issued by the entity making the request. A filler identifier is an identifier for a request or group of requests where the identifier is issued by the entity that produces the observations or fulfills the request.
This identifier profile defines a Location Specific Practice Number (LSPN) in an Australian context (see Services Australia
and Department of Health and Aged Care
for further information). An LSPN is an identifier assigned to a specific location by Services Australia under the Medicare program and identifies an accredited practice site that provides diagnostic imaging and radiation oncology services.
This identifier profile defines a Location Specific Practice Number (LSPN) in an Australian context (see Services Australia
and Department of Health and Aged Care
for further information). An LSPN is an identifier assigned to a specific location by Services Australia under the Medicare program and identifies an accredited practice site that provides diagnostic imaging and radiation oncology services.
This identifier profile defines a Medicare card number in an Australian context. A Medicare card is provided to individuals who are enrolled in Medicare
. This definition supports sending either the 10 digit Medicare card number or the 11 digit number (includes the individual reference number (IRN)).
The codes SHOULD be taken from For example codes, see
Medication Form http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medication-form-codes|4.0.1
( preferred
to https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/medication-form-1
)
The codes SHOULD be taken from For codes, see
Medication Ingredient
( preferred
to https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/medication-ingredient-1
)
The codes SHOULD be taken from For example codes, see
Medicine Substitution Reason http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-SubstanceAdminSubstitutionReason
( preferred
to https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/medicine-substitution-reason-1
)
The codes SHOULD be taken from
Medicine Substitution Reason
( preferred
to https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/medicine-substitution-reason-1
)
The codes SHOULD be taken from For example codes, see
Reason for Request http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/condition-code|4.0.1
( preferred
to https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/reason-for-request-1
)
The codes SHOULD be taken from For example codes, see
Medication Reason Taken http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/condition-code|4.0.1
( preferred
to https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/medication-reason-taken-1
)
This identifier profile defines a National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) accreditation number in an Australian context (see NATA
for further information).
This identifier profile defines a National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) site number in an Australian context (see NATA
for further information).
Unless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from For codes, see
Assertion Of Absence
( extensible
to https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/assertion-of-absence-1
)
Unless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from
Assertion Of Absence
( extensible
to https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/assertion-of-absence-1
)
When selecting a code for Organization type, if a system is unable to provide a code from the preferred value set Healthcare Organisation Role Type
because the implementation context is not restricted to healthcare practitioner providers then it is recommended to select from the wider set available in SNOMED CT. If a suitable code from SNOMED CT is not available, a code from the code system Australian and New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification (ANZSIC), 2006 (Revision 2.0)
may be used.
When selecting a code for Organization type, if a system is unable to provide a code from the preferred value set Healthcare Organisation Role Type
because the implementation context is not restricted to healthcare practitioner providers then it is recommended to select from the wider set available in SNOMED CT. If a suitable code from SNOMED CT is not available, a code from the code system Australian and New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification (ANZSIC), 2006 (Revision 2.0)
may be used.
The codes SHOULD be taken from For example codes, see
Healthcare Organisation Role Type http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/organization-type|4.0.1
( preferred
to https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/healthcare-organisation-role-type-1
)
Unless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from For example codes, see
Pathology Diagnostic Service Category http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/diagnostic-service-sections|4.0.1
( extensible
to https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/pathology-diagnostic-service-category-1
)
The codes SHOULD be taken from
RCPA SPIA Pathology Reporting http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/report-codes|4.0.1
( preferred
to https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/spia-pathology-reporting-1
)
Unless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from
Pathology Diagnostic Service Category
( extensible
to https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/pathology-diagnostic-service-category-1
)
This profile does not provide full support for structured pathology reporting. It is expected that this support is best handled by a set of profiles that represent the structured reporting requirements for each specific protocol (see for example RCPA’s structured pathology reporting of cancer
); this is not in the scope of this implementation guide at this time.
Unless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from The codes SHOULD be taken from
Pathology Diagnostic Service Category http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category|4.0.1
( extensible
to https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/pathology-diagnostic-service-category-1
)
The codes SHOULD be taken from For example codes, see
RCPA SPIA Pathology Reporting http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes|4.0.1
( preferred
to https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/spia-pathology-reporting-1
)
The individual's gender identity is populated in the extension:value.value[x]
of the Individual Gender Identity
extension and shall contain one of the codes from the Gender Identity Response
value set if any of the codes within the value set can apply.
The individual's pronouns are populated in the extension:value.value[x]
of the Individual Pronouns
extension and shall contain one of the codes from the Australian Pronouns
value set if any of the codes within the value set can apply.
Unless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from
Contact Relationship Type
( extensible
to https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/contact-relationship-type-3
)
This identifier profile defines a Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) prescriber number in an Australian context (see PBS
for further information). A PBS prescriber number, previously referred to as Medicare prescriber number in earlier versions of this implementation guide, is assigned by Services Australia under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme to practitioners who are approved to prescribe PBS medicines under the National Health Act 1953.
This definition supports sending the Centrelink Customer Reference Number (CRN) (also referred to as unique identifier number (UIN) in the Centrelink Confirmation eServices (CCeS)) as displayed on the individual's Pensioner Concession Card (see Services Australia
for further information). An individual's CRN is present as the primary identifier on different concession cards and is used to confirm concessions by most government agencies and utility providers.
This identifier profile defines a pharmacy approval number in an Australian context (see Department of Health and Aged Care
for further information). A pharmacy approval number, also known as a PBS approval number, is assigned by the Department of Health to pharmacies that are approved to supply pharmaceutical benefits at particular premises under the National Health Act 1953.
The codes SHOULD be taken from For example codes, see
Practitioner Role http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/practitioner-role|4.0.1
( preferred
to https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/practitioner-role-1
)
The codes SHOULD be taken from For example codes, see
Procedure http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/procedure-code|4.0.1
( preferred
to https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/procedure-1
)
Unless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from The codes SHOULD be taken from
Related Person Relationship Type http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/relatedperson-relationshiptype|4.0.1
( extensible
to https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/related-person-relationship-type-1
)
Unless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from
Related Person Relationship Type
( extensible
to https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/related-person-relationship-type-1
)
For example codes, see
Procedure http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/procedure-code|4.0.1
( example
to https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/procedure-1
)
The codes SHOULD be taken from For example codes, see
Specimen Type http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0487
( preferred
to https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/specimen-type-1
)
The codes SHOULD be taken from For example codes, see
Specimen Collection Procedure http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/specimen-collection-method|4.0.1
( preferred
to https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/specimen-collection-procedure-1
)
The codes SHOULD be taken from For example codes, see
Substance http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/substance-code|4.0.1
( preferred
to https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/substance-1
)
In some circumstances, systems may capture date or dateTime data that has unknown or estimated parts. This coding indicates the accuracy of the day, month and year parts. This concept is equivalent to Australian Institute of Health and Welfare data element 294418 Date—accuracy indicator
.
The codes SHALL be taken from For codes, see
Date Accuracy Indicator
( required
to https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/date-accuracy-indicator-1
)
This extension applies to the Patient, RelatedPerson, and Practitioner resources and is used to represent a person's date of arrival in an Australian context (see Australian Bureau of Statistics
for further information). The date of arrival is when a person (born outside of Australia) first arrived in Australia, from another country, with the intention of living in Australia for one year or more. This date is recorded once for a person and is not subsequently updated with subsequent arrivals. This element is a part of Cultural and Linguistic Diversity (CALD) data set. It is an important indicator of cultural identity, and provides further information about a person's cultural values and practices which can be significant in determining service type, support required, and possible needs.
Simple Extension with the type date: This extension applies to the Patient, RelatedPerson, and Practitioner resources and is used to represent a person's date of arrival in an Australian context (see Australian Bureau of Statistics
for further information). The date of arrival is when a person (born outside of Australia) first arrived in Australia, from another country, with the intention of living in Australia for one year or more. This date is recorded once for a person and is not subsequently updated with subsequent arrivals. This element is a part of Cultural and Linguistic Diversity (CALD) data set. It is an important indicator of cultural identity, and provides further information about a person's cultural values and practices which can be significant in determining service type, support required, and possible needs.
The words 'ethnicity' and 'ethnic' are associated with many different meanings, but for the purpose of this extension ethnicity refers to the shared identity or similarity of a group of people on the basis of one or more distinguishing sociological characteristics, such as language, shared history, religion, cultural traditions or geographic origin etc. This extension supports Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as well as ethnicities originating from outside of Australia. See Australian Standard Classification of Cultural and Ethnic Groups (ASCCEG)
for further information.
This extension applies to the Patient resource and is used to represent ethnic identity (see Australian Bureau of Statistics
for further information). This extension is to support the provision of healthcare services to patients with specific cultural identities. This extension provides further information about a person’s cultural values and practices which can be significant in determining service type, support required and possible needs.
Simple Extension with the type CodeableConcept: This extension applies to the Patient resource and is used to represent ethnic identity (see Australian Bureau of Statistics
for further information). This extension is to support the provision of healthcare services to patients with specific cultural identities. This extension provides further information about a person’s cultural values and practices which can be significant in determining service type, support required and possible needs.
The codes SHALL be taken from For codes, see
Australian Indigenous Status
( required
to https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/australian-indigenous-status-1
)
The codes SHALL be taken from
Australian Indigenous Status
( required
to https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/australian-indigenous-status-1
)
The codes SHALL be taken from For codes, see
Concurrent Supply Grounds
( required
to https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/concurrent-supply-grounds-1
)
This extension applies to the MedicationRequest or MedicationDispense resources and is used to represent the grounds (e.g. Regulation 49
) that authorise a PBS or RPBS subsidy for the concurrent supply of an item specified in a prescription and all of its repeats (see PBS
for further information).
This extension applies to the MedicationRequest or MedicationDispense resources and is used to represent the grounds (e.g. Regulation 49
) that authorise a PBS or RPBS subsidy for the concurrent supply of an item specified in a prescription and all of its repeats (see PBS
for further information).
Simple Extension with the type Coding: This extension applies to the MedicationRequest or MedicationDispense resources and is used to represent the grounds (e.g. Regulation 49
) that authorise a PBS or RPBS subsidy for the concurrent supply of an item specified in a prescription and all of its repeats (see PBS
for further information).
Simple Extension with the type Coding: This extension applies to the MedicationRequest or MedicationDispense resources and is used to represent the grounds (e.g. Regulation 49
) that authorise a PBS or RPBS subsidy for the concurrent supply of an item specified in a prescription and all of its repeats (see PBS
for further information).
This extension applies to the Immunization resource and is used to represent the serial number of the vial of vaccine. Vial serial number is part of the Australian Immunisation Register Rule 2015
data elements to report for COVID-19 vaccines.
Simple Extension with the type string: This extension applies to the Immunization resource and is used to represent the serial number of the vial of vaccine. Vial serial number is part of the Australian Immunisation Register Rule 2015
data elements to report for COVID-19 vaccines.
The codes SHALL be taken from For codes, see
Australian Veteran Status
( required
to https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/australian-veteran-status-1
)
This value set is deprecated in AU Base and replaced by the NCTS Medication Ingredient
value set for binding to Medication.ingredient.item[x] in the AU Base Medication
profile.
Changed Observation.category slicing in AU Base Pathology Result
to move the preferred binding to a slice for Specific discipline of pathology ( au-fhir-base #744
).
In addition to the examples defined in this implementation, synthetic (realistic but not real) test data for developers and testers that conforms to HL7 Australia FHIR implementation guides is maintained in the HL7 AU FHIR Test Data
repository.
SNOMED CT
(Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine – Clinical Terms) is a comprehensive clinical terminology widely used in healthcare to support the electronic exchange of clinical health information.
In Australia, SNOMED CT Australian Edition (SNOMED CT-AU) extends SNOMED CT with local variations and customisation relevant to the Australian healthcare community.
Many SNOMED CT-AU value sets have already been developed and published by the National Clinical Terminology Service
(NCTS).
These nationally agreed and published value sets are maximal in nature to support reuse across multiple use cases and support the breadth of the ecosystem to enable interoperability.
SNOMED CT-AU is used extensively in AU Base for various clinical concepts including allergies, problems, and procedures. When using concepts from SNOMED CT in AU Base profile, implementers can use the default system URI referring to an unspecified edition/or version (as shown in option one) or when supporting validation on AU Edition-only concepts and preferred terms implementers provide the accompanying extension identifier (as per option two) and also describe a specific version of SNOMED CT-AU (as shown in option three).
SNOMED CT
(Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine – Clinical Terms) is a comprehensive clinical terminology widely used in healthcare to support the electronic exchange of clinical health information.
In Australia, SNOMED CT Australian Edition (SNOMED CT-AU) extends SNOMED CT with local variations and customisation relevant to the Australian healthcare community.
Many SNOMED CT-AU value sets have already been developed and published by the National Clinical Terminology Service
(NCTS).
These nationally agreed and published value sets are maximal in nature to support reuse across multiple use cases and support the breadth of the ecosystem to enable interoperability.
SNOMED CT-AU is used extensively in AU Base for various clinical concepts including allergies, problems, and procedures. When using concepts from SNOMED CT in AU Base profile, implementers can use the default system URI referring to an unspecified edition/or version (as shown in option one) or when supporting validation on AU Edition-only concepts and preferred terms implementers provide the accompanying extension identifier (as per option two) and also describe a specific version of SNOMED CT-AU (as shown in option three).
The full list of available identifier namespaces can be found by browsing the ns.electronichealth.net.au identifier namespaces
; there are several HPI-O scoped identifier namespaces available:
National Electrical Manufacturers Association ( NEMA
). This specification may reference content from DICOM, which is copyright NEMA, and distributed by agreement between NEMA/DICOM and HL7. Implementer use of DICOM is not covered by this agreement
Where a pronoun is provided but does not correspond to one of the Australian Pronouns
terms then a text only or alternative specific coded value can be supplied
The FHIR Work Group is interested in views on whether Biological Sex
value set should be a required binding in future releases of AU Base. Please join a meeting or contact the FHIR Work Group if you have any views or perspectives on this.
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Changed:
Adverse Reaction Clinical Manifestation 
