Profile Comparison between http://hl7.org.au/fhir/ps/StructureDefinition/au-ps-medicationrequest vs http://hl7.org.au/fhir/ps/StructureDefinition/au-ps-medicationrequest

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Metadata

Name	Value		Comments
abstract	false
baseDefinition	http://hl7.org.au/fhir/core/StructureDefinition/au-core-medicationrequest
copyright	Used by permission of HL7 International, all rights reserved Creative Commons License. HL7 Australia© 2022+; Licensed Under Creative Commons No Rights Reserved.
date	2025-08-22T04:48:04+00:00	2025-08-29T04:04:28+00:00	Values Differ
description	This profile sets minimum expectations for a MedicationRequest resource in the context of a patient summary in an Australian context. It is based on the [AU Core MedicationRequest](http://hl7.org.au/fhir/core/StructureDefinition/au-core-medicationrequest), and applies the additional requirements from [MedicationRequest (IPS)](http://hl7.org/fhir/uv/ips/StructureDefinition/MedicationRequest-uv-ips).
experimental
fhirVersion	4.0.1
jurisdiction
jurisdiction[0]	urn:iso:std:iso:3166#AU
kind	resource
name	AUPSMedicationRequest
publisher	HL7 Australia
purpose
status	draft
title	AU PS MedicationRequest
type	MedicationRequest
url	http://hl7.org.au/fhir/ps/StructureDefinition/au-ps-medicationrequest
version	0.4.0-draft	0.5.0-cibuild	Values Differ

Structure

Name	L Flags	L Card.	L Type	L Description & Constraints	R Flags	R Card.	R Type	R Description & Constraints	Comments
MedicationRequest		0..*	AUCoreMedicationRequest	A request for a medication for a patient in an Australian healthcare context This profile also complies with the profile MedicationRequest (IPS)		0..*	AUCoreMedicationRequest	A request for a medication for a patient in an Australian healthcare context This profile also complies with the profile MedicationRequest (IPS)
id	Σ	0..1	id	Logical id of this artifact	Σ	0..1	id	Logical id of this artifact
meta	Σ	0..1	Meta	Metadata about the resource	Σ	0..1	Meta	Metadata about the resource
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
language		0..1	code	Language of the resource content Binding: ?? (preferred): A human language. Additional Bindings Purpose ?? Max Binding		0..1	code	Language of the resource content Binding: ?? (preferred): A human language. Additional Bindings Purpose ?? Max Binding
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		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		0..*	Resource	Contained, inline Resources
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier		0..*	??, ??, ??	External ids for this request		0..*	??, ??, ??	External ids for this request	Type Mismatch: Identifier([CanonicalType[http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Identifier], CanonicalType[http://hl7.org.au/fhir/StructureDefinition/au-etpprescriptionidentifier], CanonicalType[http://hl7.org.au/fhir/StructureDefinition/au-localprescriptionidentifier]]) vs Identifier([CanonicalType[http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Identifier], CanonicalType[http://hl7.org.au/fhir/StructureDefinition/au-etpprescriptionidentifier], CanonicalType[http://hl7.org.au/fhir/StructureDefinition/au-localprescriptionidentifier]])
status	?!SOΣ	1..1	code	active | on-hold | cancelled | completed | entered-in-error | stopped | draft | unknown Binding: ?? (required): A coded concept specifying the state of the prescribing event. Describes the lifecycle of the prescription. Obligations Actor Source SHALL:populate-if-known AU Core Responder from AU Core MedicationRequest SHALL:no-error AU Core Requester from AU Core MedicationRequest SHALL:populate-if-known AU PS Producer SHALL:handle AU PS Consumer SHOULD:display AU PS Consumer	?!SOΣ	1..1	code	active | on-hold | cancelled | completed | entered-in-error | stopped | draft | unknown Binding: ?? (required): A coded concept specifying the state of the prescribing event. Describes the lifecycle of the prescription. Obligations Actor Source SHALL:populate-if-known AU Core Responder from AU Core MedicationRequest SHALL:no-error AU Core Requester from AU Core MedicationRequest SHALL:populate-if-known AU PS Producer SHALL:handle AU PS Consumer SHOULD:display AU PS Consumer
statusReason		0..1	CodeableConcept	Reason for current status Binding: ?? (example): Identifies the reasons for a given status.		0..1	CodeableConcept	Reason for current status Binding: ?? (example): Identifies the reasons for a given status.
intent	?!SOΣ	1..1	code	proposal | plan | order | original-order | reflex-order | filler-order | instance-order | option Binding: ?? (required): The kind of medication order. Obligations Actor Source SHALL:populate-if-known AU Core Responder from AU Core MedicationRequest SHALL:no-error AU Core Requester from AU Core MedicationRequest SHALL:populate-if-known AU PS Producer SHALL:handle AU PS Consumer SHOULD:display AU PS Consumer	?!SOΣ	1..1	code	proposal | plan | order | original-order | reflex-order | filler-order | instance-order | option Binding: ?? (required): The kind of medication order. Obligations Actor Source SHALL:populate-if-known AU Core Responder from AU Core MedicationRequest SHALL:no-error AU Core Requester from AU Core MedicationRequest SHALL:populate-if-known AU PS Producer SHALL:handle AU PS Consumer SHOULD:display AU PS Consumer
category		0..*	CodeableConcept	Type of medication usage Binding: ?? (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.		0..*	CodeableConcept	Type of medication usage Binding: ?? (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: ?? (required): Identifies the level of importance to be assigned to actioning the request.	Σ	0..1	code	routine | urgent | asap | stat Binding: ?? (required): Identifies the level of importance to be assigned to actioning the request.
doNotPerform	?!Σ	0..1	boolean	True if request is prohibiting action Required Pattern: false	?!Σ	0..1	boolean	True if request is prohibiting action Required Pattern: false
reported[x]	Σ	0..1	boolean, Reference(Patient | Practitioner | PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson | Organization)	Reported rather than primary record	Σ	0..1	boolean, Reference(Patient | Practitioner | PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson | Organization)	Reported rather than primary record
Slices for medication[x]	SOΣ	1..1	CodeableConcept, Reference(Medication)	Medication to be taken Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this Binding: ?? (example): A coded concept identifying substance or product that can be ordered. Obligations Actor Source SHALL:populate-if-known AU Core Responder from AU Core MedicationRequest SHALL:no-error AU Core Requester from AU Core MedicationRequest SHALL:populate-if-known AU PS Producer SHALL:handle AU PS Consumer SHOULD:display AU PS Consumer	SOΣ	1..1	CodeableConcept, Reference(Medication)	Medication to be taken Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this Binding: ?? (example): A coded concept identifying substance or product that can be ordered. Obligations Actor Source SHALL:populate-if-known AU Core Responder from AU Core MedicationRequest SHALL:no-error AU Core Requester from AU Core MedicationRequest SHALL:populate-if-known AU PS Producer SHALL:handle AU PS Consumer SHOULD:display AU PS Consumer
subject	SOΣ	1..1	Reference(AU PS Patient)	Who or group medication request is for Obligations Actor Source SHALL:populate-if-known AU Core Responder from AU Core MedicationRequest SHALL:no-error AU Core Requester from AU Core MedicationRequest SHALL:populate-if-known AU PS Producer SHALL:handle AU PS Consumer SHOULD:display AU PS Consumer	SOΣ	1..1	Reference(AU PS Patient)	Who or group medication request is for Obligations Actor Source SHALL:populate-if-known AU Core Responder from AU Core MedicationRequest SHALL:no-error AU Core Requester from AU Core MedicationRequest SHALL:populate-if-known AU PS Producer SHALL:handle AU PS Consumer SHOULD:display AU PS Consumer
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
reference	SOΣC	1..1	string	Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL Obligations Actor SHALL:populate-if-known AU PS Producer SHALL:handle AU PS Consumer	SOΣC	1..1	string	Literal reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL Obligations Actor SHALL:populate-if-known AU PS Producer SHALL:handle AU PS Consumer
type	Σ	0..1	uri	Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient") Binding: ?? (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).	Σ	0..1	uri	Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient") Binding: ?? (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
identifier	Σ	0..1	Identifier	Logical reference, when literal reference is not known	Σ	0..1	Identifier	Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
display	Σ	0..1	string	Text alternative for the resource	Σ	0..1	string	Text alternative for the resource
encounter	SO	0..1	Reference(AU PS Encounter)	Encounter created as part of encounter/admission/stay Obligations Actor Source SHALL:populate-if-known AU Core Responder from AU Core MedicationRequest SHALL:no-error AU Core Requester from AU Core MedicationRequest SHALL:populate-if-known AU PS Producer SHALL:handle AU PS Consumer SHOULD:display AU PS Consumer	SO	0..1	Reference(AU PS Encounter)	Encounter created as part of encounter/admission/stay Obligations Actor Source SHALL:populate-if-known AU Core Responder from AU Core MedicationRequest SHALL:no-error AU Core Requester from AU Core MedicationRequest SHALL:populate-if-known AU PS Producer SHALL:handle AU PS Consumer SHOULD:display AU PS Consumer
Slices for supportingInformation		0..*	Reference(Resource)	Information to support ordering of the medication Slice: Unordered, Open by profile:resolve()		0..*	Reference(Resource)	Information to support ordering of the medication Slice: Unordered, Open by profile:resolve()
authoredOn	SOΣC	1..1	dateTime	Created date Obligations Actor Source SHALL:populate-if-known AU Core Responder from AU Core MedicationRequest SHALL:no-error AU Core Requester from AU Core MedicationRequest SHALL:populate-if-known AU PS Producer SHALL:handle AU PS Consumer SHOULD:display AU PS Consumer	SOΣC	1..1	dateTime	Created date Obligations Actor Source SHALL:populate-if-known AU Core Responder from AU Core MedicationRequest SHALL:no-error AU Core Requester from AU Core MedicationRequest SHALL:populate-if-known AU PS Producer SHALL:handle AU PS Consumer SHOULD:display AU PS Consumer
requester	SOΣ	1..1	Reference(AU PS Practitioner | AU PS PractitionerRole | AU PS Organization | AU PS Patient | AU PS RelatedPerson)	Who/What requested the Request Obligations Actor Source SHALL:populate-if-known AU Core Responder from AU Core MedicationRequest SHALL:no-error AU Core Requester from AU Core MedicationRequest SHALL:populate-if-known AU PS Producer SHALL:handle AU PS Consumer SHOULD:display AU PS Consumer	SOΣ	1..1	Reference(AU PS Practitioner | AU PS PractitionerRole | AU PS Organization | AU PS Patient | AU PS RelatedPerson)	Who/What requested the Request Obligations Actor Source SHALL:populate-if-known AU Core Responder from AU Core MedicationRequest SHALL:no-error AU Core Requester from AU Core MedicationRequest SHALL:populate-if-known AU PS Producer SHALL:handle AU PS Consumer SHOULD:display AU PS Consumer
performer		0..1	Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | Patient | Device | RelatedPerson | CareTeam)	Intended performer of administration		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: ?? (example): Identifies the type of individual that is desired to administer the medication.	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Desired kind of performer of the medication administration Binding: ?? (example): Identifies the type of individual that is desired to administer the medication.
recorder		0..1	Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole)	Person who entered the request		0..1	Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole)	Person who entered the request
reasonCode	SO	0..*	CodeableConcept	Reason or indication for ordering or not ordering the medication Binding: ?? (preferred) Obligations Actor Source SHALL:populate-if-known AU Core Responder from AU Core MedicationRequest SHALL:no-error AU Core Requester from AU Core MedicationRequest SHALL:populate-if-known AU PS Producer SHALL:handle AU PS Consumer SHOULD:display AU PS Consumer	SO	0..*	CodeableConcept	Reason or indication for ordering or not ordering the medication Binding: ?? (preferred) Obligations Actor Source SHALL:populate-if-known AU Core Responder from AU Core MedicationRequest SHALL:no-error AU Core Requester from AU Core MedicationRequest SHALL:populate-if-known AU PS Producer SHALL:handle AU PS Consumer SHOULD:display AU PS Consumer
reasonReference	SO	0..*	Reference(AU PS Condition | Observation)	Condition or observation that supports why the prescription is being written Obligations Actor Source SHALL:populate-if-known AU Core Responder from AU Core MedicationRequest SHALL:no-error AU Core Requester from AU Core MedicationRequest SHALL:populate-if-known AU PS Producer SHALL:handle AU PS Consumer SHOULD:display AU PS Consumer	SO	0..*	Reference(AU PS Condition | Observation)	Condition or observation that supports why the prescription is being written Obligations Actor Source SHALL:populate-if-known AU Core Responder from AU Core MedicationRequest SHALL:no-error AU Core Requester from AU Core MedicationRequest SHALL:populate-if-known AU PS Producer SHALL:handle AU PS Consumer SHOULD:display AU PS Consumer
instantiatesCanonical	Σ	0..*	canonical()	Instantiates FHIR protocol or definition	Σ	0..*	canonical()	Instantiates FHIR protocol or definition
instantiatesUri	Σ	0..*	uri	Instantiates external protocol or definition	Σ	0..*	uri	Instantiates external protocol or definition
basedOn	Σ	0..*	Reference(CarePlan | MedicationRequest | ServiceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation)	What request fulfills	Σ	0..*	Reference(CarePlan | MedicationRequest | ServiceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation)	What request fulfills
groupIdentifier	Σ	0..1	Identifier	Composite request this is part of	Σ	0..1	Identifier	Composite request this is part of
courseOfTherapyType		0..1	CodeableConcept	Overall pattern of medication administration Binding: ?? (example): Identifies the overall pattern of medication administratio.		0..1	CodeableConcept	Overall pattern of medication administration Binding: ?? (example): Identifies the overall pattern of medication administratio.
insurance		0..*	Reference(Coverage | ClaimResponse)	Associated insurance coverage		0..*	Reference(Coverage | ClaimResponse)	Associated insurance coverage
note		0..*	Annotation	Information about the prescription		0..*	Annotation	Information about the prescription
dosageInstruction	SO	0..*	??	How the medication should be taken Obligations Actor Source SHALL:populate-if-known AU Core Responder from AU Core MedicationRequest SHALL:no-error AU Core Requester from AU Core MedicationRequest SHALL:populate-if-known AU PS Producer SHALL:handle AU PS Consumer SHOULD:display AU PS Consumer	SO	0..*	??	How the medication should be taken Obligations Actor Source SHALL:populate-if-known AU Core Responder from AU Core MedicationRequest SHALL:no-error AU Core Requester from AU Core MedicationRequest SHALL:populate-if-known AU PS Producer SHALL:handle AU PS Consumer SHOULD:display AU PS Consumer
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url		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	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
sequence	Σ	0..1	integer	The order of the dosage instructions	Σ	0..1	integer	The order of the dosage instructions
text	SOΣ	0..1	string	Free text dosage instructions e.g. SIG Obligations Actor Source SHALL:populate-if-known AU Core Responder from AU Core MedicationRequest SHALL:no-error AU Core Requester from AU Core MedicationRequest SHALL:populate-if-known AU PS Producer SHALL:handle AU PS Consumer SHOULD:display AU PS Consumer	SOΣ	0..1	string	Free text dosage instructions e.g. SIG Obligations Actor Source SHALL:populate-if-known AU Core Responder from AU Core MedicationRequest SHALL:no-error AU Core Requester from AU Core MedicationRequest SHALL:populate-if-known AU PS Producer SHALL:handle AU PS Consumer SHOULD:display AU PS Consumer
additionalInstruction	Σ	0..*	CodeableConcept	Supplemental instruction or warnings to the patient - e.g. "with meals", "may cause drowsiness" Binding: ?? (preferred)	Σ	0..*	CodeableConcept	Supplemental instruction or warnings to the patient - e.g. "with meals", "may cause drowsiness" Binding: ?? (preferred)
patientInstruction	Σ	0..1	string	Patient or consumer oriented instructions	Σ	0..1	string	Patient or consumer oriented instructions
timing	SOΣ	0..1	Timing	When medication should be administered Obligations Actor SHALL:populate-if-known AU PS Producer SHALL:handle AU PS Consumer SHOULD:display AU PS Consumer	SOΣ	0..1	Timing	When medication should be administered Obligations Actor SHALL:populate-if-known AU PS Producer SHALL:handle AU PS Consumer SHOULD:display AU PS Consumer
asNeeded[x]	Σ	0..1	boolean, CodeableConcept	Take "as needed" (for x) Binding: ?? (preferred)	Σ	0..1	boolean, CodeableConcept	Take "as needed" (for x) Binding: ?? (preferred)
site	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Body site to administer to Binding: ?? (preferred)	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Body site to administer to Binding: ?? (preferred)
route	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	How drug should enter body Binding: ?? (preferred)	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	How drug should enter body Binding: ?? (preferred)
method	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Technique for administering medication Binding: ?? (preferred)	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Technique for administering medication Binding: ?? (preferred)
doseAndRate	Σ	0..*	Element	Amount of medication administered	Σ	0..*	Element	Amount of medication administered
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url		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: ?? (example): The kind of dose or rate specified.	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	The kind of dose or rate specified Binding: ?? (example): The kind of dose or rate specified.
dose[x]	Σ	0..1	Range, ??	Amount of medication per dose	Σ	0..1	Range, ??	Amount of medication per dose
rate[x]	Σ	0..1	Ratio, Range, ??	Amount of medication per unit of time	Σ	0..1	Ratio, Range, ??	Amount of medication per unit of time
maxDosePerPeriod	Σ	0..1	Ratio	Upper limit on medication per unit of time	Σ	0..1	Ratio	Upper limit on medication per unit of time
maxDosePerAdministration	Σ	0..1	??	Upper limit on medication per administration	Σ	0..1	??	Upper limit on medication per administration
maxDosePerLifetime	Σ	0..1	??	Upper limit on medication per lifetime of the patient	Σ	0..1	??	Upper limit on medication per lifetime of the patient
dispenseRequest		0..1	BackboneElement	Requested dispensing		0..1	BackboneElement	Requested dispensing
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
initialFill		0..1	BackboneElement	First fill details		0..1	BackboneElement	First fill details
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
quantity		0..1	??	First fill quantity		0..1	??	First fill quantity
duration		0..1	Duration	First fill duration		0..1	Duration	First fill duration
dispenseInterval		0..1	Duration	Minimum period of time between dispenses		0..1	Duration	Minimum period of time between dispenses
validityPeriod		0..1	Period	Time period supply is authorized for		0..1	Period	Time period supply is authorized for
numberOfRepeatsAllowed		0..1	unsignedInt	Maximum repeats authorised		0..1	unsignedInt	Maximum repeats authorised
quantity		0..1	??	Amount of medication to supply per dispense		0..1	??	Amount of medication to supply per dispense
expectedSupplyDuration		0..1	Duration	Number of days supply per dispense		0..1	Duration	Number of days supply per dispense
performer		0..1	Reference(Organization)	Intended dispenser		0..1	Reference(Organization)	Intended dispenser
substitution		0..1	BackboneElement	Brand substitution details		0..1	BackboneElement	Brand substitution details
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
allowed[x]		1..1	boolean, CodeableConcept	Brand substitution flag Binding: ?? (example): Identifies the type of substitution allowed.		1..1	boolean, CodeableConcept	Brand substitution flag Binding: ?? (example): Identifies the type of substitution allowed.
reason		0..1	CodeableConcept	Why should (not) substitution be made Binding: ?? (preferred)		0..1	CodeableConcept	Why should (not) substitution be made Binding: ?? (preferred)
priorPrescription		0..1	Reference(MedicationRequest)	An order/prescription that is being replaced		0..1	Reference(MedicationRequest)	An order/prescription that is being replaced
detectedIssue		0..*	Reference(DetectedIssue)	Clinical Issue with action		0..*	Reference(DetectedIssue)	Clinical Issue with action
eventHistory		0..*	Reference(Provenance)	A list of events of interest in the lifecycle		0..*	Reference(Provenance)	A list of events of interest in the lifecycle
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